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04-03-19 | Raptors v. Nets +2.5 | Top | 115-105 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Toronto at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Raptors- I like this spot for the Nets but after taking the collar (0-3) Tuesday I always tread lightly. I just can't pass up this opportunity because at any other time I'd be ecstatic waiting to 'play' this game. Toronto who has won their last four (3-1 ATS) is pretty much locked into the No. 2 seed in the East and will meet Brooklyn in Opening Round of the Playoffs if things remain the as they are but, the Nets are just a half game ahead of Miami and 1-game in front of 9th seeded Orlando. The home team has won the all three meetings this season and this makes four...take BROOKLYN! |
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04-03-19 | Pacers +3.5 v. Pistons | 108-89 | Win | 100 | 7 h 52 m | Show | |
Indiana at Detroit 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Pistons- This is the second meeting between these two this week with the Pacers posted as 'our' Power Play winner 111-102 on Monday. Now, the natural instinct (yes for me as well) is to look for Detroit to get even at home and split the short two-game series. But Indiana is coming out of a funk losing seven of eight while the Pistons are mopping up at home going 11-0 ATS. The problem for Detroit is that is price is way low and the Pacers are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take INDIANA! |
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04-02-19 | Nuggets +8.5 v. Warriors | 102-116 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 36 m | Show | |
Denver at Golden State 10:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Warriors- The battle for the Western Conference home court throughout the playoffs take stage front and center tonight as Golden State with a one-game lead over Denver hosts the Nuggets entering the final weeks of the season (6 game remaining). The Nuggets won the first meeting between the two but the Warriors responded with a pair of wins by a total 48 points. Even tho the Warriors are off of a 47 point win (137-90) over Charlotte they are just 4-4 SU in their last eight games overall. The Nuggets may have gotten caught looking ahead to this encounter losing at home to the Wizards on Sunday and I expect a different attitude here as they are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven trips to the Bay area. Take DENVER! |
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04-02-19 | Rockets v. Kings +5.5 | Top | 130-105 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 16 m | Show |
Houston at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Rockets- Sacramento was eliminated from the playoffs by the Rockets last week but still have plenty to play for as the .500 mark is a huge goal for them. The Rockets have defeated the Kings three times already with season with an average margin of 19 points. Youthful Sacramento will have Marvin Bagley III back tonight after missing Saturday's contest because of illness (?). They have played well at home going 24-13-1 ATS while the Rockets for are pretty much slotted in the playoff seeding are just 15-23 ATS in the road. Take the KINGS! |
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04-02-19 | Hawks v. Spurs -10.5 | 111-117 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Atlanta at San Antonio 8:30 ET Spurs (-) over Hawks- After a great run since January it appears that San Antonio has slowed their playoff pace losing four of their last six falling to the No. 7 seed in the West. Atlanta on the other hand never thought of seeding as their playoff hopes were dashed when they traded their No. 1 draft pick to Dallas (Donic) for a one-way player Trae Young. With the Hawks coming off of a home win this is a great spot for the Spurs to rebound (literately) and get back on track. Spurs 24-15 ATS at home...take SAN ANTONIO! |
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04-01-19 | Bucks v. Nets +2 | 131-121 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Bucks- With the lead that Milwaukee has established in the East they need just another win to clinch home court throughout the conference playoffs. The Bucks have already starter pulling starters down the stretch as Giannis Antekounmpo and Khris Middleton joined Malcolm Brogdon, Tony Snell, Nikola Mirotic, Donte DeVincenzo and Pau Gasol on the sidelines. I think that is too much to overcome against a hungry Nets team playing in Brooklyn where they are 22-16 SU this season. Take the NETS! |
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04-01-19 | Heat v. Celtics -7 | 105-110 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
Miami at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (-) over Heat- The 'numbers' won't show it but love the spot the Celtics are in here as the 38-38 Miami Heat enter TD Garden in the eighth spot in the East and off of a pair of wins against the Mavericks and Knicks. Well, the Celtics although off of a loss to Brooklyn are a real team and they should get the best of the Heat here. Boston is just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 but returning home is the key as they are 16-6 ATS at home against a team 500 or better. Take BOSTON! |
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04-01-19 | Pistons v. Pacers -5 | 102-111 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show | |
Detroit at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (-) over Pistons- A pair of clubs moving in opposite directions face-off at Bankers Life Field House as the Pacers enter losing three straight and seven of eight while Detroit has won their last two SU and are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall. But, this is actually a good spot for Indiana who had lost six of seven outright on the road with this lone win in their lone home appearance crushing Denver 124-88. Same situation...same result. Take INDIANA! |
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03-31-19 | Mavs v. Thunder -11.5 | Top | 106-103 | Loss | -109 | 4 h 23 m | Show |
Dallas at Oklahoma City 3:30 ET Thunder (-) over Mavericks- Inconsistent OKC has alternated loses and wins in each of their last five games and the wheel spins to a win today. The Thunder appear to be sputtering as they have fallen to the eighth seed losing six of eight and are 7-13 in their last 20 games overall. Dallas meanwhile has been even worse as they are getting ready to play some golf as they have won just three of their last 20. The Mavericks star Luka Doncic will sit out today's game and while they are 7-31 SU on the road.This 'number' seems awfully high and it give the Thunder a chance to rout Dallas. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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03-30-19 | Grizzlies v. Suns +2 | 120-115 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 3 m | Show | |
Memphis at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Grizzlies- Back-to-back 50-point performances by Devin Booker who posted 59 and 50 points in the the Suns last two outings both of which they lost. These two have split their two meetings this season but Phoenix has won four of the last six meetings. The Suns have dropped their last five while Memphis is 2-5 ATS in their last seven and the same in their last seven trips into the desert against the Suns. With the Grizzlies a poor 10-26 SU on the road having them favorites here makes them a 'go against' play. Take PHOENIX! |
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03-30-19 | Magic +2.5 v. Pacers | 121-116 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show | |
Orlando at Indiana 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Pacers- These two are on mirror trends moving in opposite directions as Orlando is 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall with a loss last time out against Detroit and Indiana is 1-6 ATS in their last seven and are coming off of a loss (covered) at Boston last night. Although the Magic are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven Saturday games they are just 8-20 ATS in the last 28 meetings and just 4-10 ATS at Indiana. Remember the future doesn't always equal the past and when you're hot you're hot it's Magic...Take ORLANDO! |
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03-30-19 | Blazers v. Pistons -5 | Top | 90-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
Portland at Detroit 7:00 ET Pistons (-) over Trailblazers- Tricky, tricky here! Last Saturday 'we' used Detroit (+5) at Portland and ended up with a 112-117 'push' on a 2-0-1 day that is still part of 'our' current run (24-4-2 ATS L-10 days). This Pistons team has been good to 'us' even in defeat as they are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight while going 4-4 SU. A few trends that pave the way have Detroit who is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 at home and Portland is 1-6 ATS in their last seven visits to the Motor City. Take the PISTONS! |
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03-29-19 | Nuggets +4 v. Thunder | 115-105 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Denver at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City provided 'us' with a great comeback Megabucks winner over Indiana Wednesday and I expect this unbalanced club to fall against a more disciplined and overall better talented team. Denver who trails Golden State by one-game for the top seed in the West has defeated the Thunder 7-of-8 straight-up and is 8-0 ATS in the last eight meetings. OKC's Paul George has been playing hard but is still affected by left should pain. Losing tonight hurts more...Take DENVER! |
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03-29-19 | Blazers v. Hawks +3.5 | Top | 118-98 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 7 m | Show |
Portland at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Trailblazers- Portland who is just 3.5-games behind Denver are off of a crushing 118-98 win at Chicago and have won five straight. The Trailblazers lost their big-time center Jusuf Nurkic but have managed to replace him with the more then capable Enes Kanter. Atlanta is playing some of their best basketball of the season and have won their last three and are 5-0 ATS in their last five following a straight-up win and are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall. Portland is 1-3-1 ATS in their last five after a straight-up win. Take ATLANTA! |
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03-29-19 | Pacers +6.5 v. Celtics | 112-114 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show | |
Indiana at Boston 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Celtics- 'We' posted a Megabucks winner with OKC against the Pacers Tuesday night as Indiana blew a 10-point half-time lead but still 'lead' the Celtics by one-game in the East seeding. In the last meeting Boston when to Indianapolis and pounded the Pacers 135-108 but have struggled against the Pacers going 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. The Pacers have dropped five of their last six SU but the Celtics are 0-5 ATS in their last five home games. I expect the Pacers to rebound from their loss at Oklahoma City and Boston to continue to struggle because of their internal problems. Take INDIANA! |
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03-28-19 | Kings v. Pelicans +4 | 118-121 | Win | 100 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
Sacramento at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Kings- Sacramento who is still alive for the post-season haven't given up on the playoffs winning three of their last four. With eight games remaining and trailing the No. 8 seed by 5.5 games the Kings truly realize their fate. New Orleans is tanking and has dropped nine of ten but their younger players have shown some promise. The Kings are just 14-22 SU on the road and are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games in New Orleans. This as the last opportunity for the Kings to party in New Orleans until next season and I expect them to take advantage of that and for the Pelicans to take advantage of the weary Kings. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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03-28-19 | Clippers v. Bucks -8.5 | 118-128 | Win | 100 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (-) over Clippers- The surprising LA Clippers have qualified for the playoffs and let the entire NBA know about it with a huge celebration after their 122-111 win at Minnesota downing multiple bottles of champagne. Milwaukee meanwhile has won four of their last five playing without the injured Nikola Mirotic, Pau Gasol and Malcolm Brogdon. The Bucks are 23-13-1 ATS at home including 4-0 ATS in their last four as hosts while the Clippers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 against teams with winning records. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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03-28-19 | Magic +3.5 v. Pistons | Top | 98-115 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
Orlando at Detroit 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Pistons- Don't look now but, the Magic have won six straight and lead the NBA Southeast with a half-game lead over Miami. Despite leading the division Orlando is still just an eighth seed so they must actually win the division or the fall short of making the playoffs. Detroit has played better of late themselves against the spread going 3-0-1 ATS but are just 1-4 SU in the last five overall. In head-to-head action Orlando is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings against the Pistons as Detroit is just 9-19 ATS in their last 28 versus the NBA Southeast. Take the MAGIC! |
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03-27-19 | Lakers v. Jazz -15 | 100-115 | Push | 0 | 12 h 31 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Utah 10:30 ET Jazz (-) over Lakers- 'Break-up the Lakers'...two straight wins has Hollywood on a rampage as the Lakers defeated the Wizards 124-106 last night. Poor Los Angeles now has to play back-to-back game on the second straight night and their wining streak is in jeopardy as LeBron James will most likely sit out to be saved for the off-season. It has been over two months since the Lakers had won two straight and now they travel to Utah where the Jazz are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games. With or without James the Lakers should take a hard fall tonight. Take UTAH! |
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03-27-19 | Pacers v. Thunder -6 | 99-107 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
Indiana at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (-) over Pacers- This line doesn't make much sense to me when 'we' look at the teams more recent work. We had Megabucks winner Indiana (+) last time out as they crushed Denver 124-88 after a four-game losing streak. OKC on the other side lost to Memphis Monday after a Megabucks win at Toronto following a four-game slide. These two met two weeks ago at Indy where the Pacers came back from a 19-point third quarter deficit and won 108-106 on a tip-in at the buzzer. OKC is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings as hosts and the Thunder are 15-5 ATS against the NBA Central while the Pacers are 6-1 against the NBA Northwest. So, that's a wash and what it comes down to is that this 'price' looks easy to take and taking money from the 'man' is not easy...LAY IT take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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03-27-19 | Warriors -10.5 v. Grizzlies | 118-103 | Win | 100 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
Golden State at Memphis 8:00 ET Warriors (-) over Grizzlies- The Warriors just seem to be doing enough to just get by, sort of like most of my early school days but like the kid that passes his final they have a half-game lead in the West over Denver. Golden State is 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing record and they are complacent after a win going 2-10 ATS after a straight-up win. But, they are 4-0 SU last four and 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings against the Grizzlies. Memphis who has no shot of going anywhere have won five of six and are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 overall. They have dropped a pair to the Champs by 16 and 17-points while out West this season and they will have no chance tonight if the Warriors come to play and I believe (always dangerous) they will. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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03-26-19 | Pistons +7.5 v. Nuggets | 92-95 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
Detroit at Denver 9:05 ET Pistons (+) over Nuggets- Two days ago 'we' posted Indiana as a Megabucks winner over Denver and the Pacers came through with a resounding 124-88 win ending a six-game Nuggets winning streak. Detroit who is scrapping and battling every time out has lost eight of their last nine trips to Denver but are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The Nuggets are just 1-4 ATS in their last five home games and are 3-8 ATS against the NBA Central in their last 11 meetings. Take DETROIT! |
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03-26-19 | Clippers v. Wolves +2.5 | Top | 122-111 | Loss | -101 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Minnesota 8:05 ET Timberwolves (+) over Clippers- The LA Clippers who have won five straight and 11 of the last 12 as they hold a half-game lead in the four-way battle for the 5th playoff spot in the West. Minnesota who has had a year to forget about (starting with the Jimmy Butler desertion) is out of the playoffs but haven't quit on the season and is still playing hard. The T'wolves surprisingly are 23-11 straight-up at home and are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings against the Clippers. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points with 20 rebounds for the second time in three games on Saturday and is leading the way. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-26-19 | Hawks +1 v. Pelicans | 130-120 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
Atlanta at New Orleans 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans (another of the dysfunctional NBA club) have lost eight of their last nine including a loss at Atlanta two weeks ago. The fact of the matter is that when watching these two also-rans it is the Hawks that are still flying behind Trae Young and are still playing to win. On the other side New Orleans is playing without Jrue Holiday and E'Twaun Moore the past eight games and Anthony Davis has sat out four of the last 11 and when he does play his minutes are limited and his production has dropped in dramatic fashion. Take ATLANTA! |
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03-25-19 | Nets +6.5 v. Blazers | 144-148 | Win | 100 | 11 h 11 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Portland 10:05 ET Nets (+) over Trailblazers- The Nets provided 'us' with one of the great comeback wins of the season when they rallied from a 28-point deficit to beat Sacramento last week. Brooklyn has two games left on their seven game road trip and the Blazers with be a stern test. Portland has won six of their last seven and are fourth in the West and are a dominating 39-19-1 ATS in their last 59 games overall while the Nets are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games against the Western Conference. Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-25-19 | Thunder v. Grizzlies +6 | 103-115 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City and Memphis have been struggling of late as both clubs have dropped four of their last five straight up. This for the Grizzlies is not so unusual as they are 15 -games under 500 but for the Thunder it is crucial as they are tying to hang on to the sixth spot tied with Utah. Last time out OKC provided us with a Megabucks win as they won at Toronto 116-109 and have been wildly inconsistent. The Grizzlies have lost the last nine meetings including twice this season but are in a spot to win here. Take MEMPHIS! |
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03-25-19 | 76ers v. Magic +2.5 | Top | 98-119 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Orlando 7:00 ET Magic (+) over 76ers- Both these clubs are looking to sew up playoff spots as the 76ers via for the third spot in the East and Orlando is hunting down Miami for the final spot. The Magic have won their last four making a valiant push for the final seed. The 76ers haven't been the best on the road 15-20 ATS and will finish on the road in seven of their final 10 games while Orlando is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games and 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games versus the Atlantic Division. Take ORLANDO! |
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03-24-19 | Kings v. Lakers +1.5 | 106-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
Sacramento at L.A. Lakers 9:30 ET Lakers (+) over Kings- Well, it's official...The Lakers are out of the playoffs and LeBron legacy has taken a hit. The race to the bottom won't be as successful for LA as other have been doing it longer as they have lost 16 of their last 20. This must seem like a 'Prince and the Pauper' switch for Los Angels as the Kings who haven't made the playoffs in 13 years are favored in LA against the Lakers. But, the Kings still trail the Spurs by 5.5 games with just 10 games to play. Sacramento knows their chances are slim and will fade late here. Take the LAKERS! |
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03-24-19 | Spurs +1.5 v. Celtics | 115-96 | Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Boston 7:30 ET Spurs (+) over Celtics- Oh, how the mighty have fallen...since St. Patricks Day in Boston the Celtics are green around the gills. They have lost three straight including a 124-117 loss yesterday at Charlotte where they blew an 18-point fourth quarter lead and of course everyone except Kyrie Irving is to blame. San Antonio is now in the eighth in the West playoff seeding and have lost their last two after a nine games winning streak. Brad Stevens is starting to confront his team's play but just needs to look at the Irving and his huge ego which is affecting everyone else on the court. Boston is a mess and this 'line' tell 'us' that they are in trouble. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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03-24-19 | Nuggets v. Pacers +2 | 88-124 | Win | 100 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
Denver at Indiana 5:00 ET Pacers (+) over Nuggets- Both clubs are fighting for playoff position with Denver in a battle for the top spot in the West while Indiana is trying to establish home court for at least one playoff series. The Pacers return home after a disastrous road thrip where they dropped four straight including a 102-100 loss at Denver. The Nuggets enter this fray winners of six straight and are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 trips to Indiana but the underdog is an impressive 15-5-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings and the Pacers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 at home. Take INDIANA! |
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03-23-19 | Suns +10 v. Kings | 103-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 40 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Sacramento 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Kings- The Sacramento Kings have an opportunity to reach the coveted 500 mark with a win here tonight. Both these clubs are coming off of big game one where the Suns crushed Dallas and the other where the Suns were destroyed by the Pistons. It just seem natural for these two to move toward the middle after performances like that. For Sacramento they are 0-3-1 ATS following a win while Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in their last five road games. Take the SUNS! |
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03-23-19 | Pistons +5 v. Blazers | Top | 112-117 | Push | 0 | 11 h 50 m | Show |
Detroit at Portland 10:00 ET Pistons (+) over Trailblazers- Without much notice or fan fare the Pistons have played steady basketball the past five weeks winning 15 of their last 20 games straight up. Portland on the other hand have been steady most of the season and they have won five of their last six. Detroit has been doing it in a big was as they are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games following a win by 10-points or more. Add that the Pistons are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings closes the deal for me...take DETROIT! |
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03-23-19 | 76ers v. Hawks +8 | 127-129 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over 76ers- How about Joel Embiid? This monster personally destroyed the Celtics physique with his clutch performance down the stretch last time out as the 76ers posted a huge come-from-behind victory. Whether Embiid plays or not (he's resting more of the playoffs) the mental attitude of Philadelphia entering this fray should be down a notch. Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and 9-3 ATS overall against the Sixers. Take ATLANTA |
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03-22-19 | Nets v. Lakers +2 | 111-106 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 15 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers over Nets- The Brooklyn Nets have made huge strides this season and are a cinch for playoffs in the East and are off of an incredible come-back win over Sacramento where they trailed by 25-points in the fourth quarter. D'Angelo Russell who was the Lakers #2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft but started his career with injuries and it has taken almost five years for him to reach his potential. Lebron James sat out Tuesday's Lakers loss at Milwaukee but should be well rested and ready to play tonight. Look for Los Angeles to end their four-game slide with a win tonight. Take the LAKERS! |
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03-22-19 | Spurs +6 v. Rockets | 105-111 | Push | 0 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Houston 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Rockets- 'We' are happy with the Spurs who just had their nine-game winning streak stopped by Megabucks winner Miami on Wednesday and now travel to Houston to battle their in-state rival. Houston who is 2-1 against San Antonio this season and has won five of the last seven meetings and had won 12 of 13 before being upset by the Heat. The Spurs have turned their season around and are ready to make their stretch run. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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03-22-19 | Thunder +2.5 v. Raptors | Top | 116-109 | Win | 100 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Toronto 7:30 ET Thunder (+) over Raptors- Oklahoma City is in the mist of a four-game losing streak with their last loss coming at home against Toronto who recovered to win 123-114 in overtime after blowing a 20-point lead. The Raptors who are just two games behind Milwaukee for the top spot in the East are a meager favorite here and although they are 18-3 in their last 21 at home they have not had great success ATS. Toronto is just 16-20 ATS at home and are 5-12 ATS when hosting the Thunder. Look for OKC to break their mini losing streak tonight. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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03-21-19 | Mavs v. Kings -8.5 | 100-116 | Win | 100 | 12 h 34 m | Show | |
Dallas at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Mavericks- Can you image the aftermath of blowing a 25-point fourth quarter lead and becoming just the third team of 3,031 to blow a lead that big that late in an NBA contest. Sacramento fell to Brooklyn (Money Game winner) 123-121 and now host the Mavericks who have had issues of their own blowing leads. Dallas is just 2-14 AU in their last 16 games while the Kings have dropped 10 of their last 14. In their vast improvement this season the Kings are 23-12-1 ATS at home while the Mavs are just 6-29 SU on the road. Add that Dallas is just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 meetings. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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03-21-19 | Jazz v. Hawks +8 | 114-117 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
Utah at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Jazz- Utah is playing their third game in four nights and are on their way into the playoffs with a defense that has held four of their last six opponents under 100 points. Atlanta in the flip side in the second leading scoring team in the league but have dropped their last thee games. The Hawks fly high after a loss going 4-1 ATS in their next game out. This one just figures to be close...take ATLANTA! |
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03-21-19 | Nuggets v. Wizards +8.5 | 113-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Denver at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over Nuggets- This is a great matchup (?) of teams that I love to 'play' with and against and tonight 'we' are flipping our pattern. Denver clinched a playoff spot last time out and there has to be a sense of relief and gratification as they travel to play the lowly Wizards. Now, the Nuggets are 10-5 SU in their last 15 trips to the Capital but just 2-5 ATS in their last seven trips to DC. The Wizards are 22-13 ATS at home and are 5-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take WASHINGTON! |
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03-20-19 | Heat +6.5 v. Spurs | Top | 110-105 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
Miami at San Antonio 8:30 ET Heat (+) over Spurs- If trends were all we had to go on this game would be one-sided as the Spurs have turned it around and are the hottest team in the NBA. San Antonio is 9-0 SU and 8-1 ATS in their last nine games including our Megabucks winner over Golden State on Monday. Miami has won their last two but have struggled against the Spurs going 2-10 ATS in the last 12 meetings including 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in San Antonio. Spurs in a let-down spot here. Take MIAMI! |
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03-20-19 | Wizards v. Bulls +3.5 | 120-126 | Win | 100 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
Washington at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Wizards- The idea that Washington is still in the playoff hunt makes me laugh as they are an imposter if I ever saw one. Chicago was expected to be one of the weakest team in the NBA and they are but they have managed to win 20 games and have not quit on the season. The Wizards have had the edge in Chicago goin 12-4 ATS in their last 16 visits to the Windy City but they are just 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings overall. Take the BULLS! |
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03-20-19 | Celtics +3 v. 76ers | 115-118 | Push | 0 | 7 h 42 m | Show | |
Boston at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Celtics (+) over 76ers- With or without Joel Embiid Philadelphia has reeled off five straight win while Boston has 0-4 ATS in their last four outings. The 76ers have been able to dominate much of the league but have found themselves struggling against the Celtics. Boston is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and 4-1 ATS in their last four trips to the 'City of Brotherly love (HA). After sitting out his last game to assure he would be ready for Boston Embiid will play here but to no avail and the Celtics have the 76ers number. Take BOSTON! |
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03-19-19 | Pacers +5 v. Clippers | 109-115 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 60 m | Show | |
Indiana at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Pacers (+) over Clippers- The surprising LA Clippers (I'm surprised because of the gutting of the team) have a six-game lead in holding the final playoff spot if the West over Sacramento. LA has won seven of eight while Indiana has lost three straight on the road but have won the last five meetings overall and are 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings in Los Angeles. Although the Pacers have dropped seven of 11 they are still the fourth seed in the East and get the money here. Take INDIANA! |
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03-19-19 | Nets +3.5 v. Kings | 123-121 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Sacramento 10:00 ET Nets (+) over Kings- Brooklyn is going to the NBA Playoffs while the Kings are having their best season in tears are not going anywhere with the exception of possibly a golf course. Sacramento trails the LA Clippers by six games with 13 to go and their chances are slim. The Kings are off of a routing of the Bulls 129-102 Sunday and face the Nets who has lost three straight on their current road trip. The Nets seem to have the Kings 'number' as they are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings and 5-2 at Sacramento. Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-19-19 | 76ers v. Hornets +2 | 118-114 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over 76ers- With their win over Milwaukee Sunday the 76ers have clinch a playoff spot and are seeded No. 3 in the East behind the Bucks and Raptors. With that road victory under their belt Philadelphia travels to Charlotte to play the Hornets who they have beaten three times this season by a total of six points. The Hornets were annihilated by Miami on Sunday with their lowest scoring output (75-points) in franchise history. With a straight-up home record of 21-14 and a 76ers ATS road record of 14-19 it is the Hornets turn to sting the 76ers. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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03-18-19 | Pacers +4 v. Blazers | 98-106 | Loss | -102 | 11 h 14 m | Show | |
Indiana at Portland 10:30 ET Pacers (+) over Trailblazers- Both these squads are fighting for a home court playoff series with about a dozen games remaining and this contest will help jump one of these clubs. The Trailblazers who are 3-3 in their last six will be without C.J. McCollum while Indiana is and will be without Victor Oladipo. The Pacers have been able to make an adjustment and their quality of play has slipped very little while we will have to see how McCollum's absence will affect the Blazers play. The line is short and give the Pacers a slid chance despite the fact that they are 1-7 ATS in the last eight meetings overall and 1-5 ATS in their last six meetings in Portland. Take INDIANA! |
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03-18-19 | Warriors v. Spurs +2.5 | Top | 105-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
Golden State at San Antonio 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Warriors- In early January the Spurs were sputtering along and had seemed to have lost their competitive fire on the road. Well, as they say in Texas don't ever count a Gregg Popovich coached team out 'until the dealing is done.' San Antonio has won eight straight overall and 10 straight at home. This is the best that they have played after their 'rodeo trip' return trip home stand.' These two have split their two meetings and the Warriors most likely will be without Devin Durant for the third straight game. Golden State is off of a National TV blasting of the Thunder Saturday. That was supposed to be a statement win after bouncing back from a loss against Phoenix. Not here...Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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03-18-19 | Nuggets +3.5 v. Celtics | 114-105 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Denver at Boston 7:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Celtics- If I have my calculations correct ant team from Boston named 'Celtics' should have s serious hangover prior to tonight's game. This is one time when playing at home is not an advantage. Boston 1-3-1 ATS last five overall and 1-5 ATS in their last five home games. Although the Nuggets have not won often in Boston the Celtics were 9-point favorites and tonight they are just -3. Somethin' not right Lucy...Take DENVER! |
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03-17-19 | Nets +6.5 v. Clippers | 116-119 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at L.A. Clippers 9:00 ET Nets (+) over Clippers- Hey, I'm so proud of Doc Rivers because I think that this season even after his success in Boston has shown his metal and ability to rebuild with a young team that comes to play every and and can contend. LA has won six of seven and are 3-1 at home with this the fifth of six at the Staples Center. Happy to take Brooklyn after posting against them with the Jazz as 'our' Power Play winner last night. The Nets were outscored 27-2 between the first and second quarters. They are no longer a pushover as their 36-35 record with attest. I look for the Nets to play hard a full 48 minutes. Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-17-19 | Raptors v. Pistons +1.5 | Top | 107-110 | Win | 100 | 5 h 35 m | Show |
Toronto at Detroit 4:00 ET Pistons (+) over Raptors- This can be a tricky time in NBA evaluation as all of these clubs have their own agenda and it doesn't always have to do with winning. Back-ground noise becomes larger as the season intensifies and decisions on futures are being made. Toronto is looking to position themselves at a physical peak while Detroit is scrabbling for their playoff lives. Both these clubs are off of wins over the Lakers on consecutive nights by almost identical scores of 111-98 and 111-97. The Raptors seem to relax after a straight-up win and are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games following a straight-up win while the Pistons are 8-0 ATS in their last eight home games. Take DETROIT! |
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03-17-19 | Hornets +4 v. Heat | 75-93 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 31 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Miami 1:00 ET Hornets (+) over Heat- Do you honestly think that I would come back with Miami after the way they disrespected 'our' Megabucks release against the Bucks Friday night blowing a 20-point second half lead and losing the game outright by 15 points. This is the fourth straight on the road for the Hornets and they dropped the first two against Milwaukee and Houston before winning at Washington (Money Game). All the trends say to bounce back with the Heat but I just can't do it. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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03-16-19 | Nets v. Jazz -8 | 98-114 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (-) over Nets- Like moths to a flame the public has already gravitated to the dog here and I am surprised as Brooklyn is a long way from home and they have had suck struggles in Utah. The Nets are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine trips to Utah and enter this contest off of a loss at Oklahoma City which ended a four-game win streak and now I expect them to trend down for awhile. Take UTAH! |
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03-16-19 | Blazers +2.5 v. Spurs | Top | 103-108 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
Portland at San Antonio 8:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Spurs- A number of trends surround this fray that support and then wain against both clubs here. To start with San Antonio has won seven straight going 6-1 ATS. This is the fourth meeting with the home team wining the previous three and the Spurs would love to even the series here but, this line is way short. Although Portland is just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 visits to San Antonio but they are currently on a 7-1 ATS road run...take the TRAILBLAZERS! |
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03-16-19 | Grizzlies +2 v. Wizards | 128-135 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Memphis at Washington 7:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Wizards- Yeah, well as Jody Foster might say one team is 'worser than the other.' Washington trails Miami by 3.5 games for the final playoff spot in the East but they have NO SHOT!Memphis of course has been a drag themselves killing their 'backers' on the road going 12-21 ATS including 2-5 ATS in their last seven visits to Washington. But, the Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and get the money here. Take MEMPHIS! |
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03-15-19 | Bulls +9 v. Clippers | 121-128 | Win | 100 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Chicago at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Bulls (+) over Clippers- To be truthful I am so impressed with what Doc Rivers has done with this young Clippers squad that is fighting for a playoff spot in the difficult West as they get ready for their sixth straight home game. Chicago on the other hand has struggled the entire season and still have managed to turn a small profit ATS on the road. The Bulls have dropped their last three and five of six but are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games. Take CHICAGO! |
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03-15-19 | Bucks v. Heat +5.5 | Top | 113-98 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 29 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Miami 8:00 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- Both these clubs are off of huge blowout wins and it was the Bucks ending a 3-game slide by defeating New Orleans 130-113 on Tuesday. Milwaukee with the best record in the East pounded the Heat 124-86 at home on January 15 and I'm sure the Heat remembers it well. That is the only 'cover' the Bucks have against the Heat in the last seven meetings going 1-6 ATS and 0-5 ATS in their last five in Miami! Take the HEAT! |
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03-15-19 | Hornets +3.5 v. Wizards | 116-110 | Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Washington 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Wizards- The Hornets are getting desperate as they are falling out of the race of the final No. 8 seed by losing 11 of their last 15 including four of their last five with that win coming over Washington 112-111 at home last Friday. Charlotte has a 1.5-game lead for the final spot over the Wizards and the pressure is all on the Wizards here. A though call when we see the Hornets are 1-6 ATS in their last seven visits to Washington. But, the illogical side is...CHARLOTTE! |
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03-12-19 | Blazers v. Clippers +2.5 | Top | 125-104 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 6 m | Show |
Portland at L.A. Clippers 10:35 ET Clippers (+) over Trailblazers- Portland who are off of a win over Oklahoma City Friday had Damian Lillard score 51 points and will become the Trailblazers second-leading scorer in franchise history needing 23 points to pass LaMarcus Aldridge. The Blazers are fifth in the West while the Clippers are next a half-game ahead of San Antonio. Los Angeles has won their last five and are hot at the right time. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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03-11-19 | Pistons +2 v. Nets | Top | 75-103 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
Detroit at Brooklyn 7:35 ET Pistons (+) over Nets- After inconsistent performances of late Detroit and Brooklyn have have put together wins for their stretch run looking to secure a playoff spot. The Pistons have turned it on and have four four straight and eight of their last nine while the Nets have won their last three after three straight losses. Although Detroit is just 5-12 ATS in the 17 meetings the combo of Griffin and Drummond have helped Detroit turn the corner. Take the PISTONS! |
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03-10-19 | Raptors v. Heat +1 | 125-104 | Loss | -103 | 5 h 9 m | Show | |
Toronto at Miami 3:35 ET Heat (+) over Raptors- Sometimes for reasons unknown one team although unlikely has another teams 'number' and that is how these two matchup. In the last four meetings Toronto is 4-2 straight-up against Miami but the Heat are 6-0 ATS in those games and are 5-1 Ats in their last six against the raptors at home. There is also an oddity surrounding Toronto and that is that they are 0-11 ATS after scoring 125 points or more in the previous game and they are off of a 127-104 win over New Orleans. So 'the beat goes on.' Take MIAMI! |
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03-09-19 | Celtics v. Lakers +6 | Top | 120-107 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
Boston at L.A. Lakers 8:35 ET Lakers (+) over Celtics- In yesteryear this would have been a great match-up and even today with Kyrie Irving and LeBron James going at it recalls days of the 'Bird and Magic' show, but it doesn't look that way now. As it is now Irving sits whenever and now James is going to play limited minutes. Despite the kind of season it has been for both these clubs the Lakers are 18-15 straight-up at home while Boston is just 13-18-1 ATS on the road. With the kind of media abuse LA has been going through this is a time to rise and the fact that the Celtics are having teams issues of their own gives 'us' a side. With Laker pride moving to the forefront here...Take LOS ANGELES! |
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03-09-19 | Kings v. Knicks +6 | 102-94 | Loss | -115 | 2 h 24 m | Show | |
Sacramento at New York 12:00 ET Knicks (+) over Kings- Sacramento was cruising along heading toward a playoff seed but have run into trouble of late losing four of five and six of eight and that includes a 115-108 win over New York less than a week ago. New York has a rejuvenated lineup and is 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings with the Kings and will get the nod here from me. Take the KNICKS! |
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03-08-19 | Nuggets +6.5 v. Warriors | 105-122 | Loss | -108 | 13 h 18 m | Show | |
Denver at Golden State 10:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Warriors- Golden State who most believe will just walk through the playoffs has just a one-game lead over Denver and the NBA's third best record in the NBA trailing both Milwaukee and Toronto. The Warriors are off of their worst home loss in the Steve Kerr era to the Celtics bowing 128-95 to Boston on Tuesday. The Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven while the Warriors are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall with Denver 5-0-1 ATS in the last six meetings at Golden State. The road team is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14. Take DENVER! |
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03-08-19 | Pistons v. Bulls +4 | Top | 112-104 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 59 m | Show |
Detroit at Chicago 8:05 ET Bulls (+) over Pistons- With wins in 10 of their last 12 games Detroit has move into the No. 6 seed in the NBA East and have won their last three by scoring an average 124 points. The Piston have two victories over Chicago this season both coming early in the season in October and November. The Bulls have picked up their play as well winning six of their last nine being led by Zack LaVine who has had 30 or more points in four straight games. In head-to-head action the Pistons are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings but most of that damage was in Detroit as the home team (including at Chicago is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take CHICAGO! |
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03-08-19 | Raptors v. Pelicans +7 | 127-104 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
Toronto at New Orleans 8:05 ET Pelicans (+) over Raptors- Toronto who has the second best record in the NBA has dropped their last two and 3-of-4 entering this fray at New Orleans. The Pelicans we know are going through a lame-duck situation with Anthony Davis but have come to play of late winning three of their last four. These two have met once back in November and New Orleans had their way against the Raptors winning 126-110 outright as a 9-point underdog as Davis had 25 points and 20 rebounds. Although Toronto is 14-2 ATS in their last 16 trips to New Orleans the underdog is 22-8-1 ATS in the last 31 meetings and the Raptors are 4-16 ATS currently in their last 16 road games. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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03-07-19 | Pacers v. Bucks -10 | 98-117 | Win | 100 | 11 h 15 m | Show | |
Indiana at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (-) over Pacers- The Milwaukee Bucks have lost two-in-a-row for the first time this season blowing double-digit leads in both losses to Utah and Phoenix (who they have lost to twice without defeating the NBA's worst). Meeting the Pacers seems like a larger task but the Bucks have already taken down Indiana back on October 19 at home 118-101 as a 4.5-point favorite. Now, Milwaukee is a double-digit favorite which spells trouble for the Pacers as the home team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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03-06-19 | Knicks +3.5 v. Suns | 96-107 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 3 m | Show | |
New York at Phoenix 9:05 ET Knicks (+) over Suns- The battle for Zion Williamson continues in Phoenix where the Knicks (13-51) who have a half-game lead over Phoenix for the worst record (14-51). Now, what happens when both teams are in the tank? There are just two clubs that have not defeated the Suns this season one is the team with the beat record (Milwaukee) and the other team has the worst record...yes it's New York. Phoenix took apart the Knicks in December 128-110 but this time New York should have veteran center DeAndre Jordan back after a five-games and 'turn-about-is fair play.' In a surprise the Knicks rise here. With a win last time out Phoenix comes out the next game and goes 1-6 ATS after a straight-up win. Take NEW YORK! |
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03-06-19 | 76ers v. Bulls +5.5 | Top | 107-108 | Win | 100 | 12 h 11 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Chicago 8:05 ET Bulls (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia is certainly a team that has to be recognized as the threat in the East with Joel Embiid in the lineup and now have been able to show that they can win without him in the lineup. The 76ers have won 4-of-6 in his absence and now take their act on the road visiting Chicago tonight off of last night's 114-106 win at Orlando. The Bulls who have made great strides this season although having lost their last two outings. But, the Sixers play down to their opposition as they are 5-11 ATS when play teams with winning percentage under 40%. Finally, the home team is 4-0 ATS in this series and the 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to the Windy City. Take CHICAGO! |
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03-06-19 | Mavs +6 v. Wizards | 123-132 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
Dallas at Washington 7:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Wizards- I have said it numerous times and that is how much confidence I have when playing against Washington. Oh, that is not to say that 'we' haven't had our share of winners with the Wizards but overall they are dogs. Now, Dallas has had their struggles but it is rarely due to lack of effort have having dropped their last two and I expect a full-on effort tonight. Although the Mavericks are just 6-25 straight-up on the road the are 16-15 ATS and are 6-0 ATS in their last six trips to Washington as well as 11-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings between the two. Take DALLAS! |
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03-05-19 | Magic +5 v. 76ers | Top | 106-114 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 48 m | Show |
Orlando at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Magic (+) over 76ers- Both clubs are off of losses last time out and the 76ers are playing with the loss of Joel Embiid for a few more weeks and his absence is glaring. Orlando has been playing well with wins over Toronto, Golden State and Indiana before getting wasted by lowly Cleveland 107-93. This is an awful cheap price for Philadelphia at home where they have already defeated Orlando 116-115 with Embiid in the line-up, without him there is a void. The Magic are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 visits to the 'City of Brotherly Love' and they get the money once again. Take ORLANDO! |
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03-04-19 | Nuggets +1.5 v. Spurs | Top | 103-104 | Win | 100 | 12 h 33 m | Show |
Denver at San Antonio 8:35 ET Nuggets (+) over Nuggets- After reeling off five straight wins the Nuggets have dropped their last two games at home to Utah and New Orleans. San Antonio after losing three straight has recovered and won their last two at home over Detroit and Oklahoma City. With the Spurs 24-7 straight-up at home and 20-11 ATS as hosts and that is pretty good, while Denver is 11-18 ATS on the road. So, what bothers mean here is that with those stats this game is a virtual pick-em and that tell me the Spurs may struggle tonight and that the Nuggets will come to play. Take DENVER! |
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03-03-19 | Raptors v. Pistons +4.5 | 107-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
Toronto at Detroit 6:00 ET Pistons (+) over Raptors- There is something different about the Raptors of late and I really can't put my finger on it as their record at 46-17 tells us they are one of the best in the NBA. Granted they have won nine of their last 10 but they are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. Considering that the Raptors are 9-3 ATS at Detroit that changes when we see that they are 3-8 ATS on the road against a team with a winning home record and the Pistons are 18-13 straight-up at home. Take DETROIT |
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03-03-19 | Wolves +1.5 v. Wizards | 121-135 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Washington 6:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Wizards- This is a matchup of two also-rans as the Wizards had their season derailed by the loss of Dwight Howard virtually for the whole season while Minnesota had to endure the Jimmy Butler trade demand and neither of them have recovered. The Timberwolves have dropped their first two of a short three-game road trip and are just 3-10 at Washington. But they still have a better overall record than the Wizards. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-03-19 | Blazers v. Hornets +3 | Top | 118-108 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 23 m | Show |
Portland at Charlotte 1:05 ET Hornets (+) over Trailblazers- Portland just saw their five game win streak end in Toronto Friday but are still 6-0 ATS in their last six outings. Now, 14-16 on the road the Trailblazers come up the favorite against a needed Charlotte club that is 20-12 straight-up at home. They are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 outings but are in a tough spot here as the home team is 6-1 in the seven meetings. Look for the Hornets to own up to the Blazers who beat them 127-96 in their last meetings in Portland. Not today...Take CHARLOTTE! |
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03-02-19 | Pelicans v. Nuggets -13 | 120-112 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 24 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Denver 9:05 ET Nuggets (-) over Pelicans- Hey the word is to 'Break-up the Pelicans' as they posted a victory over lowly Phoenix 130-116 last night and will be playing their three road games in four nights at Denver tonight. Although New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings they are just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 trips to Denver. Add that the 'Pels' are 4-12-1 ATS after a straight up win and the nuggets are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games. I smell a blowout here. Take DENVER! |
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03-02-19 | Grizzlies +4.5 v. Mavs | 111-81 | Win | 100 | 11 h 4 m | Show | |
Memphis at Dallas 8:35 ET Grizzlies (+) over Mavericks- Both of these clubs have made major player 'moves' this season and neither of them as of now look any better. Dallas who is in a rebuilding mode had lost five straight until their upset win over Indiana on Wednesday but are still short talent until Kris Porzigis returns to action next season. Memphis has had their own issues playing with out the traded Marc Gasol who was traded and an injured Jaren Jackson Jr. Dallas has been outstanding at home 21-10 SU and 20-10-1 ATS while the Grizzlies have struggled on the road. Memphis posted a 98-88 home win in the first and only meeting so far between the two and can do it again. Take MEMPHIS! |
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03-02-19 | Warriors v. 76ers +4 | Top | 120-117 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
Golden State at Philadelphia 8:35 ET 76ers (+) over Warriors- What is going on with the Golden State Warriors? The heavy NBA favorites to win it all have hit a rough patch where they are just 1-8 ATS in their last nine games overall. The Warriors who have lost their last two don't seem phased by their current struggle as Stephen Curry said 'just wait until the playoffs' and they are not concerned. Philadelphia has won their last two games without Joel Embiid in the line-up and he may not suit up against tonight, but not to worry as the Warriors are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Philadelphia. Take the 76ERS! |
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03-01-19 | Clippers +3.5 v. Kings | 116-109 | Win | 100 | 13 h 1 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Sacramento 10:05 ET Clippers (+) over Kings- Granted that Sacramento is having one of their letter seasons in years but there is at least one issue they have to contend with and that is the L.A. Clippers. The Kings have lost 12 straight meetings to Los Angeles and haven't defeated them since March 19, 2013 and are 0-6 ATS in the past six meetings. The bigger problem for Sacramento in the long run may be the injury to rookie Marvin Bagley who is expected to miss at least two weeks. With the spirited youngster out of the line-up the Kings will suffer. Take the CLIPPERS |
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03-01-19 | Blazers +5 v. Raptors | 117-119 | Win | 100 | 11 h 11 m | Show | |
Portland at Toronto 8:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Raptors- It looks like Portland has caught their 'second' wind as they have won five straight and have gone 5-0 ATS in the process. Often in professional sports team bond when on extended road trips and the Trailblazers are on a four game road winning run and are playing with confidence especially after a win over Philadelphia. Portland is 13-6 ATS in the last 19 meetings and gets the cash here once again. Take PORTLAND! |
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03-01-19 | Hornets +3.5 v. Nets | Top | 123-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
Charlotte at Brooklyn 7:35 ET Hornets (+) over Nets- Last Saturday the Nets pulled off a surprising upset defeating the Hornets at Charlotte 117-115 and the teams have alternated wins and losses in their last seven meetings. Charlotte who is struggling to become playoff eligible have dropped three straight and 5-of-6 and seven of their last nine games overall. Although the Hornets are just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in Brooklyn but the underdog is 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings and they should be good here tonight. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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02-28-19 | Jazz +7.5 v. Nuggets | 111-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
Utah at Denver 10:30 ET Jazz (+) over Nuggets- Denver has found their 'mojo' since the All-Star break winning their last five and going 4-1 ATS in the process and raised their home record to 27-4 straight-up. These two teams have each dominated their opponent when playing as hosts. The Nuggets have lost eight straight in Salt Lake and Utah has lost five straight in Denver with the home team going 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. This of course would play into the hands of the favorite having a 49-24-3 ATS advantage. Still, this is gambling and the Jazz are the side the way this sets up. Take UTAH! |
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02-28-19 | 76ers v. Thunder -7 | 108-104 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 47 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (-) over 76ers- Oklahoma City enters this fray having lost their last two games, while the short-handed 76ers posted a win last time out 111-110 victory over New Orleans. Philly is 3-1 SU in their last four without Joel Embiid but just 1-3 ATS. Now, I have just read the most incredible stat that I was not aware of, Philadelphia has not defeated the Thunder in Oklahoma City since November 2008 and have lost 19 consecutive in this series and nine straight at OKC. That is something I just can't play against. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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02-28-19 | Wolves +4 v. Pacers | Top | 115-122 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 41 m | Show |
Minnesota at Indiana 7:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Pacers- Both of these teams blew leads late in their last contests and are off of losses that should not have happened. Minnesota had won four of five and had a 13-point lead ay Atlanta before bowing 131-123 in overtime. The Pacers meanwhile were outscored by eight-points in the final minutes in their 110-101 loss at Dallas. Karl-Anthony Towns has been dominate since returning from concussion protocol averaging 35.5 points and 19 rebounds in two games. The young Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in the second of back-to-back contests and are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings in Indiana. Take MINNESOTA! |
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02-27-19 | Pistons +4.5 v. Spurs | 93-105 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
Detroit at San Antonio 8:30 ET Pistons (+) over Spurs- I've done an 180 degree turnaround on this contest as the Spurs return home from their long rodeo road trip which was a disaster. San Antonio who annually makes an extended road trip this time of the season because of a the rodeo playing in their arena. So, the Spurs last home game was on February 2 and since that win over the Pelicans they went 1-7 both SU and ATS winning just once at Memphis 108-107 and are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 overall. Detroit has found new life and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight overall and they are 5-1 ATS after a straight-up win. Note the road team 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings...Take DETROIT! |
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02-27-19 | Wizards +5.5 v. Nets | 125-116 | Win | 100 | 7 h 39 m | Show | |
Washington at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Wizards (+) over Nets- There is no other team that I just 'hate' playing on and that is the Washington Wizards. No, it has nothing to do with politics but more of knowing that those guys don't care about winning and just trod along and pick up there pay checks. The 'Wiz' (I call them the 'Wiz') are in the mist of their third losing streak of four games or more as they have dropped their last four and 9-of-12. Brooklyn has won 15 of their last 19 home games but have fallen off the pace of late and are 1-5 ATS after a SU win. The Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings as hosts against Washington but did the Wizards pulled off a 102-88 win over the Nets in early December and get anther one here. Take WASHINGTON! |
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02-27-19 | Rockets v. Hornets +5.5 | 118-113 | Win | 100 | 6 h 17 m | Show | |
Houston at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Rockets- This matchup caught my eye as soon as I saw the opening 'number' as the over-rated Rockets come up as meager favorite against a team they have had dominated. Houston enters winning their last two including their third win of the season over Golden State. Gone is James Harden's streak of scoring 30-points or more but the Rockets are still an impressive 9-4-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings. The Hornets are fighting for a playoff spot and need a win here to even their current home stand at 2-2. Houston sleep walks through so many of these games and it should happen here as they are 1-8 ATS against teams with losing records and are 1-6 ATS after a straight-up win. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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02-26-19 | Thunder +3.5 v. Nuggets | 112-121 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 50 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Denver 10:30 ET Thunder (+) over Nuggets- Denver has had their way against the Thunder winning the last four and going 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings. Defense has been the key for the Nuggets as they have held OKC to 98 points in both their previous meetings this season hold Russell Westbrook to 14.5 points and 28.9 percent shooting. Look for Paul George to add enough input here to help the Thunder break this losing streak against the Nuggets. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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02-25-19 | Lakers v. Grizzlies +5 | 105-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Lakers- The return of LeBron James to the Lakers lineup hasn't had much of an impact as they have gone 3-5 since his return and they are currently out of the playoff picture. Memphis has never been in the playoff hunt as they have lost their last four but are 15-15 ATS while at home. LA is favored here but are only 12-18 straight-up on the road and fell to the Grizzlies 107-99 last December in Memphis. The visitor has won the last two meetings and that changes here. Take MEMPHIS! |
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02-25-19 | 76ers v. Pelicans +1 | 111-110 | Push | 0 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over 76ers- This could have been a match-up of two dominant NBA centers with the 76ers' Joel Embiid and the Pelican's Anthony Davis. But, the current situation has Embiid resting a sore knee and Davis relegated to part-time duty with his trade status pending. New Orleans seems to have adjusted to the idea of playing without Davis as the were able to handle the Lakers 128-115 last time out while Philadelphia has struggled without Embiid and were crushed on both the boards and the scoreboard by Portland on Saturday. With or without Davis the Pelicans are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games against a team with a wining percentage above 60. Tale NEW ORLEANS! |
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02-25-19 | Pacers v. Pistons -2 | Top | 109-113 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Indiana at Detroit 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Pacers- This is just the second meeting of the season between these two and Indiana took the first matchup 125-88 at home in December. A lot has happened since then not the least of which was All-Star Victor Oladipo going down for the season. The Pacers with their team style have won their last two while placing seven players in double figures. Detroit who started the season hot goin 13-7 and then fell into a deep hole by winning just four of their next 20. With Indiana having won 8-of-11 meetings and the Piston placed as an underdog here fortunes will turn. Take DETROIT! |
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02-24-19 | Magic v. Raptors -9 | Top | 113-98 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 12 m | Show |
Orlando at Toronto 3:30 ET Raptors (-) over Magic- Orlando had a five-game winning streak where their average margin of victory was 22.8 points and then the All-Star break arrived. Now, when this happens people say the time-off came at the worst of times as they were putting their act together. And then, of course, they lose their first game back at home to Chicago. Okay, as if that isn't enough everyone that has anything to do with the Magic is crying about how they lost there 'mojo' and momentum form the head coach through the ranks of players. Well, suck it up boys this is professional sports. With that attitude I see them going south again. Take TORONTO! |
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02-23-19 | Rockets v. Warriors -8.5 | 118-112 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 50 m | Show | |
Houston at Golden State 8:30 ET Rockets (+) over Warriors- Now, in the NBA we have been keeping tract of a pair of amazing on going feats as James Harden has scored 30 points or more in 32 straight games but may be out tonight with a sore neck. Houston has already defeated the Warriors twice this year without a loss but are in a tough spot here. The Rockets are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games while Golden State is 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall. The Warriors get the money tonight. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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02-23-19 | Kings v. Thunder -5.5 | 119-116 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Kings (+) over Thunder- One of the amazing feats of the NBA season ended last night in a very unusual way. Russell Westbrook has posted 'Triple-doubles' in every game for over a month failed to make those 'magic' figures in a game that went double-overtime and his club scored 148 points and yet Westbrook fell short as he posted 'just' eight assists. The Kings are 2-1 against OKC this season but are 10-30 SU in the last forty meetings including 2-17 all-time in Oklahoma City. Look for Westbrook to get his 'triple' tonight and for the Thunder to get it done. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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02-23-19 | Blazers +3 v. 76ers | 130-115 | Win | 100 | 2 h 28 m | Show | |
Portland at Philadelphia 1:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over 76ers- Both clubs enter this fray having won their last two and have met once this season in Portland on December 30 as the Blazers ran the Sixers out 129-95. Joel Embiid did not play in that contest and is off of a double-double in the All-Star game but will not play tonight to rest his left knee. Philadelphia has had the overall series edge of late going 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and are 4-0 ATS in the last four in Philly. But, Portland is 10-1 ATS when playing on one day's rest and with Embiid out look for the Blazers to take advantage. Take PORTLAND! |
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02-22-19 | Jazz +4.5 v. Thunder | Top | 147-148 | Win | 100 | 11 h 45 m | Show |
Utah at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET Jazz (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City has won the last four meetings against the Jazz and have won 15 straight regular season home games in this series. The Thunder were hot before the break winning 11 of their last 13 while Utah has won 13 of their last 16. For Utah Rudy Gobert who has been one of better and most productive players in the league claims he is on a 'mission' after being left off the All-Star team and claims to be reenergized after his disappointment. With the numbers so dominate in this series I'm surprised at low the points spread is here. But a though to hold is that the Jazz are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a loss and they are off of a close loss to the Warriors. Take UTAH! |
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02-22-19 | Nuggets v. Mavs +4.5 | 114-104 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
Denver at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Nuggets- Denver who hasn't had the most difficult schedule of late have won 10 of 14 before the break and travel into hostile territory to play Dallas. The Nuggets have the second best record in the Western Conference have won six of the past eight meetings but that doesn't tell the whole story. In the last eight meetings the Mavericks have gone 6-1-1 ATS while Denver is 3-13 ATS in their last 16 road games. Add that Dallas is 8-1 ATS after a double-digit loss in their last nine tries. Take the MAVERICKS! |
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02-22-19 | Pistons v. Hawks +5 | 125-122 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Detroit at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Pistons- A pair of the more disappointing NBA clubs face-off in Atlanta where the Hawks will entertain Detroit. Of these two squads the Detroit Pistons are by far are the bigger disappointment and has underachieved with having Blake Griffin (26.9) and Andre Drummond (22.8 last-10) leading their way to mediocrity. Atlanta was project to be the league worst and haven't shown much with an outside gunner that can't shoot and doesn't play defense but Trae Young can just up and bite you every once in a while. Pistons are just 9-17 SU on the road and are giving points here. Take ATLANTA! |
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02-21-19 | Rockets v. Lakers +3 | Top | 106-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 19 m | Show |
Houston at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Rockets- My only real concern here is if LeBron James will be able to play and be effective. Houston's James Harden has scored 30 or more points in each of his last 31 games and the Rockets are 21-10 in those games. The Rockets are 3-0 against the Lakers this season and have dominated this series going 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings including 8-2 ATS in Los Angeles. The Lakers have been without James 17 games and have lost eight of their last 11. With James back to Lakers are different and Houston struggles again sub-500 teams as they are 1-6 ATS against teams with losing records. Add that the Rockets are just 10-18 ATS on the road. Take the LAKERS! |
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02-21-19 | Celtics +5.5 v. Bucks | 97-98 | Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show | |
Boston at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Celtics (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee entered the All-Star break with the best record in the East (43-14) including an impressive 23-5 SU at home whereas Boston is just 14-13 SU and 11-16 ATS on the road. The Celtics Kyrie Irving has had two weeks to rest his sore knee ready to make a stretch run (which starts here) and I look for him to be very aggressive. Like before the break we had Boston to upend the 76ers in Philadelphia and they responded with an outright win. I expect more of the same tonight. Take BOSTON! |
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02-21-19 | Heat +6 v. 76ers | 102-106 | Win | 100 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
Miami at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Heat (+) over 76ers- The 76ers have had their way against Miami for the most part as they are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings (1-0 this season) and are 5-2 ATS in Philadelphia. The Heat lost to the Sixers in the first round of the Playoffs last season as Philly won in five games as Joel Embiid dominated play, but he is sidelined tonight and I look for Hassan Whiteside to take advantage. The Heat are playing their sixth straight road games but they enter here with an 18-11 ATS road record. Take MIAMI! |