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03-28-16 | Suns +6.5 v. Wolves | 116-121 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Minnesota 8:00 ET Suns (+) over Timberwolves- Both these clubs are eliminated from the NBA playoffs but are playing their best basketball of the season. Minnesota's young talent has four wins in their last eight games and are off a loss to Utah but are 4-0 ATS following a straight-up loss. Phoenix has dropped their last two despite the fine play by rookie guard Devin Booker who has gone over 20 pints in four of the last five contests.The T'wolves defeated the Suns 117-87 while shooting 57% in a win in Phoenix in mid January. Turn-about-is-fair-play as Phoenix gets the money. Take the SUNS! |
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03-27-16 | Rockets v. Pacers -125 | 101-104 | Win | 100 | 7 h 51 m | Show | |
Houston at Indiana 6:05 ET Pacers over Rockets- Both these clubs are fighting for the final spots in the NBA Playoff hunt in their respective conferences. The inconsistent Rockets are off a huge win Friday over Toronto as James Harden had a triple-double with 32 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds and they have won the last four in the series. Houston who has been 'killing' their backers all season are 2-7 ATS in their last nine meetings in Indiana. Take the PACERS! |
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03-27-16 | Mavs v. Kings +1 | 111-133 | Win | 100 | 6 h 21 m | Show | |
Dallas at Sacramento 6:00 ET Kings (+) over Mavericks- The Dallas Mavericks are fighting for the final playoff spot in the West but are struggling to get it done having lost their last two and are 2-9 in its last 11 games including a home loss to the Kings. Dirk Nowitzki is starting to take more night 'off' and the Mavericks will be without Chandler Parsons the rest of the season and are in free-fall right now. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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03-27-16 | Nuggets +8.5 v. Clippers | 90-105 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 3 m | Show | |
Denver at Los Angeles Clippers 3:35 ET Nuggets (+) over Clippers- As the season moves forward the L.A. Clippers have seemed to hit a wall losing five of the last seven. A buzzer beater gave them a win over Portland last time out but they haven't won back-to-back games in over a month and they are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall. Denver who will not be in the playoffs have won their last two and are building confidence as the season finishes. Take the NUGGETS! |
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03-26-16 | Spurs v. Thunder -12 | Top | 92-111 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
San Antonio at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (-) over Spurs- I know and understand how valuable Kawhi Leonard is and he will be missing his second straight game but for the Spurs to be a double-digit underdog anywhere against anybody tells me there is Something rotten in Denmark.' Granted Oklahoma City has won six straight and is 5-0 ATS against teams with winning records and they are 10-2 ATS over San Antonio their last 12 visits. Okay, well maybe there is solid reason but, I think the Spurs are taking the night off. Take the THUNDER! |
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03-26-16 | Hawks +1.5 v. Pistons | 112-95 | Win | 100 | 8 h 3 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Detroit 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Pistons- The Detroit Pistons opened their current nine-game home stand with a loss to the Hawks and since have ripped off five straight wins. They are off Friday's won over Charlotte when they got to welcome Kentavious Caldwell-Pope back and moved into a tie with Indiana for the seventh playoff seed. Atlanta has won 12 of their last 15 and have won nine of the 13 meetings against the Pistons and are off a win over Milwaukee last night. It happens here again tonight. Take ATLANTA! |
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03-26-16 | Raptors -8.5 v. Pelicans | 115-91 | Win | 102 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
Toronto at New Orleans 7:00 ET Raptors (-) over Pelicans- The Raptors made a run at the Cavaliers for the best overall record in the East and even though Cleveland isn't playing that well Toronto has failed to capitalize losing their first two of the three game road trip which ends tonight. New Orleans of course will be without Anthony Davis and other key personnel as Ryan Anderson and Jrue Holiday are also out. The Pelicans have lost seven of the past nine meetings including a pasting on the road last November. New Orleans is just playing out the string so to speak and wish to put this season behind them. Take TORONTO! |
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03-25-16 | Nuggets v. Lakers +2.5 | Top | 116-105 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 52 m | Show |
Denver at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Nuggets- The Denver Nuggets who are out of the NBA playoff as are the Lakers enter this contest off a buzzer beating win over Philadelphia as Emmanuel Mudiay drained a desperation 40-foot heave that went in for the win. Meanwhile, the Lakers here losing their five in six games at Phoenix 119-107. Denver has won two of the three meetings this year but Los Angeles will have the return of Kobe Bryant as and the improved play of D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle. In this one the Lakers get even for the season series. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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03-25-16 | Hornets +2.5 v. Pistons | 105-112 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Detroit 7:30 ET Hornets (+) over Pistons- The Pistons are now in the eighth seed in the East for the NBA Playoff and lead the Wizards by 2-and-a-half games improving to 4-1 on their current nine game home stand. Charlotte is currently tied for the No. 5 spot in the East with Miami and a half-game behind the Hawks and Celtics for the No. 3 spot. The Hornets own two win over Detroit this season both at home and will get the money again tonight. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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03-25-16 | Wolves v. Wizards -7.5 | 132-129 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (-) over Timberwolves- The Washington Wizards a playoff team last season had their five-game winning streak ended by Atlanta last time out and fell one-game under .500 and trail the Detroit Pistons by two-games in the loss column for the final playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. The timberwolves have shown vast improvement as the season wears on but are still a meager 11-25 on the road and the home team has won six of the last seven in this series and get the money again tonight. Take WASHINGTON! |
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03-24-16 | Blazers +4.5 v. Clippers | 94-96 | Win | 100 | 12 h 5 m | Show | |
Portland at L.A. Clippers Trailblazers (+) over Clippers- I must say the Portland Trailblazers have done a fabulous job this season going 42-30 ATS and 37-35 straight-up after last seasons defections. It's been ALL Damian Lillard! This is the fourth meeting between the two with Portland winning the first early (Nov. 20) and the Clippers winning the next two with their last meeting January 4. Both clubs played last night L.A. Dropping their third straight against Golden State while the Blazers were beating Dallas. The Clippers are 0-6 ATS in their last five games against a team with a winning record. Take TRAILBLAZERS! |
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03-24-16 | Cavs v. Nets +6 | 95-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Cavaliers- The Cavaliers have to keep their foot on the pedal as the Raptors are keeping the pressure on Cleveland to play more minutes among their starters then they wish. Getting Lebron and Irving some rest is just not possible at this time. The Cavs have won both meetings this season including a 91-78 win in Brooklyn in mid-January. This is their fifth game in seven days and a number of their starters may get some rest tonight. Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-24-16 | Bulls v. Knicks +5 | 94-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
Chicago at New York 8:00 ET Knicks (+) over Bulls- These two met last night in Chicago where the Bulls were finishing a four-game home stand where the hosts had won the previous three and nine in-a-row against the Knicks. Most of the time when clubs go back-to-back we have a tendency to take the first game loser to win the next night but, tonight New York gets it done again. The Bulls are just 12-21 on the road and they fall again tonight. Take the KNICKS! |
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03-23-16 | Kings +4 v. Wolves | 104-113 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Minnesota 8:00 ET Kings (+) over Timberwolves- I've on the Timberwolves band wagon for a while now and 'we' now notice that the Vegas odds-makers see their worth as well. Although they have guaranteed themselves another losing season their play has had drastic improvement. Sacramento has moved up the food chain themselves as they have posted five more wins then Minnesota and have 27 entering this contest. The T'wolves have struggled at home and hurt the 'man' covering just 11 of 34 games ATS. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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03-23-16 | Magic v. Pistons -7 | 102-118 | Win | 100 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
Orlando at Detroit 7:30 ET Pistons (-) over Magic- the Detroit Pistons have responded at the right time winners of their last three as they battle the Chicago Bulls for the final playoff spot in the East. Orlando who at this point is an 'also-ran' in this race and have dropped their last four. It doesn't look as if it will get any better for the Magic as they might as well have 'disappeared' in their last four meetings losing all four against Detroit by an average of 18.3 points. The beat goes on...take the PISTONS! |
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03-23-16 | Hawks -1 v. Wizards | Top | 122-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
Atlanta at Washington 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Wizards- it was just two short days ago when Washington marched into Atlanta (Wasn't that Sherman...) and grounded to Hawks with a convincing 117-102 win while they out-rebounded Atlanta 44-33. The Hawks are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games and are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six visits to Washington. Before that loss to the Wizards on Monday night the Hawks had won 16 of 18 at home against Washington and will get payback tonight. Take ATLANTA! |
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03-22-16 | Hornets v. Nets +6.5 | 105-100 | Win | 100 | 8 h 18 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Hornets- The Hornets are riding high after their unbelievable come-back win over San Antonio last night. Scoring only seven points in the first quarter and trailing by 23 before they made their move and won 91-88. Brooklyn who has had a dismal season has lost six of their last seven but will have rookie Rondae Hollis-Jeffereson returning from his fractured right ankle. The Nets have dropped their last two hosting Charlotte but had won the previous six. Hornets in a letdown spot as Nets take advantage. Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-21-16 | Grizzlies v. Suns +2.5 | Top | 103-97 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 30 m | Show |
Memphis at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Grizzlies- The Phoenix Suns who have just 19 wins with season try to get to 20 by defeating Memphis for the third straight time this season. Memphis just ended a four-game losing streak with the return of Zach Randolph who return with season's best 28 points and career high 10 assists and 11 rebounds. The Grizzlies also will have the return of Matt Barnes who returns once again for an one-game suspension. Still, it's the rising SUNS! |
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03-21-16 | Spurs v. Hornets +6 | 88-91 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets(+) over Spurs- San Antonio just posted an 87-79 victory over Golden State and now head to Charlotte to play the Hornets who they have defeated 10 straight times. The Spurs winners of six straight are just three-games behind the Warriors and haven't lost to Charlotte since January 15, 2010 and are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. The Hornets are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss. Take the HORNETS! |
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03-21-16 | Nuggets v. Cavs -10.5 | 91-124 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show | |
Denver at Cleveland 7:05 ET Cavaliers (-) over Nuggets- Am I floating above the clouds when I think that this is a very strong 'price' as the Cavaliers just clinched a playoff spot and but are looking to hold back the Raptors for the top seed in the East. Cleveland has dropped two of their last four and are off a pasting in Miami where they lost 122-101. Look for Cleveland to bounce back with a solid effort as they dominate with NBA bottom feeder who is just 13-22 on the road. Take the CAVALIERS! |
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03-19-16 | Thunder v. Pacers +3.5 | Top | 115-111 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Thunder- The Pacers who just lost for the seventh time in eight tries when going into overtime with their Thursday night loss to Toronto have had their way against the Thunder winning the last two meetings. Listen to this, I found this hard to believe but Indiana has to win one more home game to extend their winning home record to 27 straight season the most in the NBA. It's just another good spot for the Pacers. Take INDIANA! |
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03-18-16 | Kings v. Pistons -6.5 | Top | 108-115 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
Sacramento at Detroit 7:30 ET Pistons (-) over Kings- The Pistons have dropped their last two games and 3-of-4 and are now at .500 (34-34) for the season and fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. Detroit beings a nine-game homestand (seems long doesn't) that begins against four teams with losing record. They Pistons who have surrendered 242 points in their last two games will be up against the worst defense in the NBA as the Kings give up 109.5 points per contest while losing 10 of their last 12. Injuries have hurt Sacramento and the Pistons are in need. Take DETROIT! |
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03-16-16 | Wolves -3 v. Grizzlies | 114-108 | Win | 100 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET Timberwolves (-) over Grizzlies- How's this for an 'odd' looking line for Minnesota (21-46) to be a road favorite in Memphis against a 39-28 most likely playoff bound club. There are tow huge factors that contribute to the 'Vegas' way of thinking and that is the Timberwolves are growing up fast as their young matures but the biggest factor is that nobody is playing for the Grizzlies. They have six players either out of injured and it is just too much to overcome at this level. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-16-16 | Hawks v. Pistons +1 | 118-114 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Detroit 7:30 ET Pistons (+) over Hawks- Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy is livid over the Pistons effort their last time out and is not happy with their overall play the past three games with only a win over lowly Philadelphia. Detroit is 19-11 at home are trying to bounce back from a 124-81 loss to the Wizards on Monday and have lost eight of the past 12 meetings but have split two games this season. Atlanta has won their last two and five of their last seven but the Hawks get grounded here. Take the PISTONS! |
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03-16-16 | Thunder v. Celtics +4.5 | Top | 130-109 | Loss | -101 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Boston 7:00 Celtics (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City no doubt is a threat against any opponent as they race into the playoffs playing 10 of their final 15 games on the road where they are 13-18. The Thunder come storming into Boston routing Portland on Monday 128-94 while the Celtics have dropped back-to-back games for the first time in two months and are looking to correct their current path. Although OKC has won the last two and five of their last seven in Boston tonight's not their turn. Take the CELTICS! |
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03-15-16 | Raptors v. Bucks +2.5 | 107-89 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 46 m | Show | |
Toronto at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Raptors- The Bucks made a 'move' 11 games ago that is paying off dividends that make them look toward a bright future.Sine they started to play Giannia Antetokunmo has delivered four triple double in 11 games and Milwaukee has shown steady improvement. Toronto had won nine of 11 before getting beat in Chicago Monday at home and now travel. The Raptors are 3-0 agains the Bucks this season winning by an average of 15 points. This time it's different. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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03-14-16 | Wolves v. Suns -107 | 104-107 | Win | 100 | 15 h 14 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Timberwolves- both these clubs are coming off huge encounters with the NBA elite as Minnesota shocked the Thunder 99-96 in Oklahoma City while the Suns fought Golden State to a standstill until the Warriors pull away late for a 123-116 victory. These two have split the season series with the Timberwolves posting a 30-point route at home. Phoenix has picked-up their play since their coaching change and win here tonight. Take the SUNS! |
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03-13-16 | Bucks v. Nets +2 | Top | 109-100 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Brooklyn 8:00 ET Nets (+) over Bucks- The Brooklyn Nets return home to host their former coach as Jason Kidd brings his Milwaukee Bucks into the 'City's' largest borrow of a loss to the NBA's worst in the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks have shown tremendous improvement this season under Kidd as he has put his trust into a youth movement led by Giannis Antetekounmpo and Jabari Parker. Milwaukee opened the season with a win here but this time the Nets get it done. Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-11-16 | Wizards +4 v. Jazz | 93-114 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
Washington at Utah 9:00 ET Wizards (+) over Jazz- Both clubs enter this fray stumbling left and right as Washington has dropped their last three and Utah their past two games including seven of their last eight. The Wizards came out of the All-Star break winning seven of nine and tonight will have the return of Bradley Beal who has played in just 41 games this season. The Jazz will most likely miss out on the playoffs for the four straight year while the Wizards are looking to return for the second straight season. Take WASHINGTON! |
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03-11-16 | Pelicans -120 v. Grizzlies | 114-121 | Loss | -120 | 8 h 57 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Memphis 8:00 ET Pelicans over Grizzlies- There has to be something very wrong for the 24-39 Pelicans to be favored or even a pick-em at Memphis makes my head turn. The Grizzlies are getting pounded by the doctor as they have lost another 'key' player with guard Mario Chalmers is out along with point guard Mike Conley who will miss his third straight game with Marc Gasol out for the rest of the year and Zach Randolph questionable. The Pelicans are off a loss to the Hornets and rebound here against the back-ups. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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03-11-16 | Pistons +4.5 v. Hornets | Top | 103-118 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
Detroit at Charlotte 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Hornets- The Hornets are streaking toward the playoffs with five straight wins as they sit in the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference. Detroit is in a battle for the final playoff spot and are No. 9 right now on the outside looking in. The Pistons have won six of their last eight and their last two defeating Portland and Dallas while Charlotte's five straight wins have come against teams with losing records. The Hornets crushed Detroit 108-84 here on December 7 and the Pistons look to even the ledger. Take DETROIT! |
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03-10-16 | Hawks +4 v. Raptors | Top | 96-104 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
Atlanta at Toronto 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Raptors- The Hawks have recovered from their little slump and have bounced back to win five of their last six including their last three with their only loss coming at the hands of Golden State. The Toronto Raptors have won 13 of their last 14 at home. These teams will meet twice after this contest as the Hawks try and gain ground on the Celtics and Heat. Atlanta who also has two game against Cleveland and will need to continue their fine defensive play allowing just 84.4 points in their last six wins. Take ATLANTA! |
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03-09-16 | Pistons +2.5 v. Mavs | 102-96 | Win | 100 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Detroit at Dallas 8:30 ET Pistons (+) over Mavericks- The Mavericks are slipping fast having lost their last three as they have dropped into a sixth place tie with Portland in the West. Dallas has dominated this series winning 13 of the past 16 meetings but this is a different Detroit club as coach their improvement have been dramatic. Dallas is aging fast and the rising Pistons have five wins in their last seven games. Their fine play continues here. Take DETROIT! |
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03-09-16 | Heat v. Bucks +3 | Top | 108-114 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Miami at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Heat- The loss of Chris Bosh once again hasn't slowed down the Heat and has actually improved without him as Hassan Whiteside has more then picked-up the slack as he has double-digit rebounds in nine straight contests. Miami is off a winning streak where they have beat up on weaker competition as they defeated the Knicks, 76ers and Suns. Now they will start to face some real opposition and on the road to boot. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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03-09-16 | Pelicans v. Hornets -8.5 | 113-122 | Win | 100 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (-) over Pelicans- As the season has moved forward the Charlotte Hornets have come together and have now won their last four and five straight at home. The Hornets are 22-9 at home and play 10 of their next 12 games as hosts. New Orleans has been a major disappointment this season after making the playoffs last season and having one of the NBA's brightest stars in Anthony Davis who is the only player to respond to their 'new' coach Alvin Gentry this season. This price is high as Pelicans swoon. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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03-07-16 | Bucks +7 v. Bulls | 90-100 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 35 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Chicago 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Bulls- The return of All-Star guard Jimmy Butler helped Chicago handle the Rockets on Saturday scoring 24 points, grabbing 11 rebounds with six assists. With him back the Bulls ended a four-game losing streak while Milwaukee has lost four of their last six including a home loss yesterday to Oklahoma City. The Bucks are witnessing the rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo who posted his third triple-double against the Thunder and hope his play translates into victories. Take the BUCKS! |
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03-07-16 | Kings +1 v. Pelicans | Top | 112-115 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 37 m | Show |
Sacramento at New Orleans 8:00 ET Kings +) over Pelicans- It is understood that Anthony Davis is the key to New Orleans being successful but without help from his teammates the Pelicans just don't win. So, now with shooting guard Eric Gordon out with a broken finger they have lost four straight with him sidelined. Sacramento has injuries to their guard as well as Rajon Rondo have slowed his game as the Kings have dropped five of their past six games. The Pelicans have won both meetings this season and yet they are in a pick-em situation at home and that seems a bit odd. Take the KINGS! |
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03-07-16 | Spurs v. Pacers +7 | 91-99 | Win | 100 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Spurs- San Antonio continues to roll along without much fanfare and have won eight straight and now welcome the return of injured Manu Ginobili who scored 22 points in 15 minutes in his return Saturday against Sacramento. The Spurs have dominated the Pacers winning 15 of the last 16 meetings winning seven straight visits to Indiana. They are23-9 on the road (better then the Pacers home record 18-11) last losing here in April of 2007. The Pacers who have lost four of their last six are led by Paul George who missed the first two meetings. With George back the Pacers will keep it close. Take INDIANA! |
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03-06-16 | Rockets +7 v. Raptors | 113-107 | Win | 100 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
Houston at Toronto 6:30 ET Rockets (+) over Raptors- Toronto who is 23-6 straight-up at home including a current franchise record 12 straight as hosts. The Raptors are just 2.5 games behind the Cavaliers for the No. 1 seed in the East. The Rockets meanwhile are just 5-10 ATS in the second of back-to-back games and are off a loss last night against the Bulls. After laying down (as expected) last night I can see the 8th seed (currently) Rockets coming to play tonight. Take HOUSTON! |
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03-06-16 | Mavs v. Nuggets +3.5 | Top | 114-116 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show |
Dallas at Denver 5:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Mavericks- These two clubs are scrambling for the final playoff spots in the West and are coming off disappointing losses, the Mavericks to Sacramento on Thursday and the Nuggets a 121-120 loss to lowly Brooklyn. Dallas has taken the last four in the series including a 144-143 double overtime win last April. The Mavericks have already defeated the Nuggets twice already this season at home but failed to 'cover' in either contest. This time the Nuggets get the prize. Take DENVER! |
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03-06-16 | Thunder v. Bucks +7 | 104-96 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 38 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Milwaukee 3:30 ET Bucks (+) over Thunder- Okay, so the Thunder have blown leads in the fourth quarter 10 different times this season including their last two losses getting outscored 74-36 in the final stanza. Milwaukee meanwhile has improved but are still 10-games under .500 and the playoffs appear out of reach but have an emerging star in Giannis Anteokounmpo who had 27 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds against the Timberwolves on Friday. Combining with Jabari Parker and Khris Middleton give the Bucks the fire-power they need to keep this one close. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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03-05-16 | Hawks +5.5 v. Clippers | 107-97 | Win | 100 | 13 h 42 m | Show | |
Atlanta at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Hawks (+) over Clippers- Without Blake Griffin the Clippers point guard Chris Paul has taken over as the Clippers who have won their last three make their move in the West. Atlanta who had the best record in the East last season is 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall and are 5-1 ATS in their last five meetings against the Clippers and 5-2 in their last seven meetings in Los Angeles. Look for Atlanta to measure up here. Take the HAWKS! |
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03-05-16 | Rockets v. Bulls +1 | 100-108 | Win | 100 | 11 h 45 m | Show | |
Houston at Chicago 8:30 ET Bulls (+) over Rockets- Both these teams expected to be contenders in their respective conferences but both have dropped to the point where their future in the playoffs is in question. Chicago has got to get back to defense as they look to break their current four-game losing streak after loss against Miami when they allowed the Heat to shot 67.5% in a 129-11 loss. Houston is as up and down as they come and after a win last time out I expect them to rest on their laurels tonight. Take CHICAGO! |
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03-05-16 | Jazz +2 v. Pelicans | Top | 106-94 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
Utah at New Orleans 7:00 ET Jazz (+) over Pelicans- The Jazz have been killing me during their season high five game losing streak and here we go again. Utah has now lost eight of their last 10 while New Orleans has dropped three in-a-row on their own. The Pelicans have won four of the last six meetings but the Jazz are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six meetings in New Orleans. The Pelicans are 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games against a team with a losing record. Take UTAH! |
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03-04-16 | Wolves +5 v. Bucks | 101-116 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 51 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:05 ET Timberwolves (+) over Bucks- Minnesota is 0-4 last four meetings against the Bucks but are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Milwaukee. Two of the youngest rosters in the NBA will face-off in Milwaukee where the Bucks will host Minnesota. The Timberwolves have improved with the play of their last two Number 1 picks Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns along with four regulars at 25 years old or younger. The Bucks have Jabari Parker who was picked No.2 behind Wiggins in the 2014 draft and have taken the last three in the series but come up short here. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-04-16 | Jazz +1.5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 88-94 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 56 m | Show |
Utah at Memphis 8:00 ET Jazz (+) over Grizzlies- For as far back as any of us can remember the Utah Jazz have held one of the strongest home court advantages in the NBA and in contrast they are one of the worst teams on the road. The Jazz are currently in the four-game losing streak and are just 9-20 straight-up on the road including defeats in their last five road games. Memphis will most likely be without guard Tony Allen as the Jazz look to make it 3-0 against the Grizzlies this season. This 'number' is too inviting for the home team. I will play against it. Take UTAH! |
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03-04-16 | Pacers +3 v. Hornets | 101-108 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
Indiana at Charlotte 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Hornets- Just a half-game separates these two as they battle for the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference playoff chase as Charlotte holds the lead. The Hornets have won eight of their last 10 and have won both meetings in Indiana this season including a 96-95 win a week ago. In the East the number 5 thru 10 teams are separated by just 2.5 games and every game is becoming crucial for their playoff aspirations. This one should come down to the final buzzer which will make the 'points' good. Take INDIANA! |
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03-02-16 | Wizards v. Wolves +3.5 | 104-98 | Loss | -101 | 12 h 38 m | Show | |
Washington at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Wizards- With three straight win the Wizards have moved to 29-30 and are now just a game-and-a-half behind the final playoff spot in the East. The Timberwolves like most young teams are very inconsistent playing well one night and then being terrible the next. Minnesota's rookie center Karl-Anthony Towns has recorded a double-double in 15 of the last 18 games and it's the Wolves turn to play well. The home team has taken each of the last six in the series. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-02-16 | Pacers v. Bucks +2 | Top | 104-99 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 35 m | Show |
Indiana at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Pacers- Indiana who is 13-18 on the road just opened a string of six road games out of seven and have dropped their last three including losses to San Antonio and Cleveland. Milwaukee is coming off an impressive home win over Houston with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker leading the way. The Bucks are 17-10 straight-up at home and Jason Kidd has this young bunch looking to win every night. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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03-02-16 | Jazz +6 v. Raptors | Top | 94-104 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
Utah at Toronto 7:30 ET Jazz (+) over Raptors- The 'bloom is off the rose' so to speak as the Toronto Raptors return to earth after their loss Sunday to the Pistons in Detroit. Utah meanwhile is in a bit of a struggle as they have lost their last three and six of their last eight. The Raptors Kyle Lowry was 'rested' in that loss and expects to return. Utah snapped a four-game losing streak in the series with a 93-89 (-3.5) home win in mid-November. Raptors get double whammy. Take UTAH! |
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03-01-16 | Magic +5.5 v. Mavs | Top | 108-121 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 19 m | Show |
Orlando at Dallas 8:30 ET Magic (+) over Mavericks- Dallas will host the Magic on the final game of a six-game home stand where they are 4-1 after crushing Minnesota on Sunday. Orlando is 5-4 over their past nine games one of which was a win over the Mavericks and is off an easy win over the 76ers on Sunday. The magic ended a seven game series losing streak with their overtime 110-104 win in their last meeting. This contest like the last time these two met should come down to the final buzzer. Take ORLANDO! |
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03-01-16 | Blazers v. Knicks +5.5 | 104-85 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 21 m | Show | |
Portland at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Trailblazers- From the great northwest the Portland Trailblazers come into Gotham winning 17 of its last 21 and seven of their last eight on the road. New York meanwhile is sinking fast having lost 14 of their last 17 although they are 15-17 straight-up at home. The last time these two met the Knicks pulled off a 112-110 overtime win in Portland in mid-December. Damien Lillard has been the impetus for the Blazers run as he averaged 29.8 points in February. It's a little cooler in New York. Take the KNICKS! |
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03-01-16 | Suns v. Hornets -12.5 | 92-126 | Win | 100 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (-) over Suns- Break-up the Suns! Another win over Memphis on Saturday snapped a 13-game losing streak as they won for just the third time since December 18. The Hornets fell behind early and were never able to overcome Atlanta who built an early 19-point lead on Sunday. When I see Charlotte a double-digit favorite it's hard to believe that the Suns have won seven of then past eight in this series. Well, that trend turns here. Take the HORNETS! |
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02-29-16 | Grizzlies v. Nuggets +2.5 | 103-96 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 42 m | Show | |
Memphis at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Grizzlies- The Memphis Grizzlies are off one of their more embarrassing losses as the Phoenix Suns took them down Saturday 111-106. The Griz can try and use the absence of Marc Gasol as an excuse but all clubs have to deal with players missing due to injuries. Memphis made some personnel changes and it has effected the chemistry of this once formidable club. With the addition of Lance Stephenson, P.J. Harrison and 'Birdman' Anderson they now are a 'ball of confusion.' The Nuggets have dropped two close encounters against the Grizzlies and get their first win of the series tonight. Take DENVER! |
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02-29-16 | Rockets v. Bucks +2 | 121-128 | Win | 100 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
Houston at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Rockets- The season moves forward and the Rockets continue to be inconsistent as they enter this contest losing eight of the past 12 as they begin a stretch with 11 of 13 games on the road. Houston appeared in the conference final last season and now are just a half-game ahead of the Utah Jazz for the final playoff spot in the West. Ego's have destroyed Houston's karma and they will never get it back. I'll take a well coached team with 'heart' over a 'I'm for me first' group. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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02-29-16 | Jazz +6 v. Celtics | 95-100 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Utah at Boston 7:30 ET Jazz (+) over Celtics- These two met recently in Utah with the Jazz posting an 18-point 111-93 win over the Celtics and now streaking Boston looks to make it 10 straight wins at home. Utah are off a loss to lowly Brooklyn last time out and have lost three of their last four. Now that the Jazz have both Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors back on the court at the same time (back from injuries) Utah has a formidable front that has to be dealt with. Once again, it's UTAH! |
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02-28-16 | Heat v. Knicks -110 | 98-81 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
Miami at New York 7:30 ET Knicks over Heat- Really now? The Knicks are favored here over the Knicks in New York and that seems a bit unusual as they are 10-games (25-35) under .500 and have won just three of their past 15 contests. The problems seems to be the large number of injuries to the Heat squad with Chris Bosh, Beno Udrih and Josh Richardson all out but they did sign veteran Josh Johnson who will be in uniform for the Heat tonight. New York had three players of their own miss practice (Anthony, Afflalo and Porzingis but all are expected to play Sunday. Look for the Knicks to even the season series here. Take NEW YORK! |
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02-28-16 | Hornets +4.5 v. Hawks | Top | 76-87 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
Charlotte at Atlanta 3:30 ET Hornets (+) over Hawks- The Hornets have won four of five on their current road trip and six of their past seven and is now a part of the playoff picture in the eighth and final spot. Charlotte has moved to within one-game of Atlanta who had the best overall record in the East last season. The last time these two met the Hornets ran Atlanta out of the building as they crushed 107- 84 which ended a three-game losing streak the second week of January. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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02-28-16 | Cavs v. Wizards +5.5 | 99-113 | Win | 100 | 4 h 4 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Washington 1:00 ET Wizards (+) over Cavaliers- The Washington Wizards are climbing their way back into the playoff picture as they have won four of six since the All-Star break including their last two while Cleveland is a loss at Toronto where they had a nine-point lead with just over four minutes to go and LeBron blames 'mental mistakes.' The last time the Cavaliers played in D.C. They won 121-115 as 7.5 point favorites and now they are only 5-point favorites. A sign from Las Vegas that the Wizards are playing better and can possibly win here. Take WASHINGTON! |
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02-27-16 | Nets v. Jazz -11 | 98-96 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 29 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (-) over Nets- The struggling Utah Jazz losers of four of their last six have been blessed by the NBA schedule God's here as they get the host Brooklyn Nets Saturday night. The Jazz have the comfort of playing at the Vivint Smart Home Arena where they are 14-4 straight-up including their last seven in-a-row. The Jazz have won and covered the last three meetings including a 108-86 win in Brooklyn. This should be easy. Take UTAH! |
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02-27-16 | Pistons +2 v. Bucks | 102-91 | Win | 100 | 12 h 40 m | Show | |
Detroit at Milwaukee 8:30 ET Pistons (+) over Bucks- Detroit had lost seven in-a-row and were 1-8 ATS in their past nine before winning their last two including a win over Cleveland and a 20-point win over Philadelphia. Milwaukee has shown they have talent but for the large part but it is very young and still inconsistent as their 10-game under .500 record will attest. The Bucks are 7-1 ATS against the Pistons their last eight times as hosts but that was a different Detroit squad. Take DETROIT! |
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02-27-16 | Warriors v. Thunder +3.5 | Top | 121-118 | Win | 100 | 12 h 35 m | Show |
Golden State at Oklahoma City 8:35 ET Thunder (+) over Warriors- This match-up came on my radar the moment Cleveland blew out the Thunder 115-92 last Sunday in Oklahoma City. Golden State enters here with four straight wins following a thrashing in Portland 137-105 as they finish a seven-game road trip in a place where they struggle. The Warriors are 1-6 straight their last seven trips to Oklahoma City including a 127-115 loss the last time they were here. Take the THUNDER! |
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02-26-16 | Nuggets +5 v. Mavs | Top | 116-122 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 53 m | Show |
Denver at Dallas 8:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Mavericks- As the playing creep up on us the veteran Dallas Mavericks are slowing down by back-peddling in the standings. They have lost six of their last eight games and are now 2-games under .500 and out of the playoff picture. The one positive they have entering this contest is that Dallas has won four of the past five meetings including a 92-81 home win back in November. This time around the Nuggets get it done. Take DENVER! |
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02-26-16 | Hornets +3.5 v. Pacers | Top | 96-95 | Win | 100 | 11 h 45 m | Show |
Charlotte at Indiana 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Pacers- The Charlotte Hornets are playing well having won five straight before their disappointment in Cleveland (114-103) on Wednesday. The Hornets rebound well after a loss as they are 8-2 ATS following a loss of 10 points or more and they are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. Meanwhile, Indiana is just 1-5-1 ATS after a straight-up win and 1-4-1 ATS in their last six home games. The Hornets seem to get it done when playing the Pacers as they are 5-1-1 ATS in the past seven meetings. Stay with the flow this time. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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02-25-16 | Rockets +4.5 v. Blazers | 119-105 | Win | 100 | 14 h 16 m | Show | |
Houston at Portland 10:30 ET Rockets (+) over Trailblazers- Very quietly the Trailblazers have made a playoff move in the West as they have won six straight and 15 of their last 18. Disappointing Houston meanwhile is off an overtime loss at Utah and has lost seven of their last 10 games including a pair of losses Portland by a combined 30 points. The Blazers have won four of the last five meetings but will be surprised the the Rockets effort here. Take HOUSTON! |
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02-25-16 | Thunder v. Pelicans +5.5 | Top | 119-123 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Thunder- In a contest that will feature three true NBA Super-Stars win the Pelicans Anthony Davis and of course Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The Thunder are off a mush needed win over Dallas after dropping two straight including a beating at the hands of the Cavaliers on Sunday. New Orleans who started the year 1-7 at home have brought that record up to 15-12 when playing the host while the Thunder are a poor 8-17 ATS on the road. Look for Davis to bounce-back and lead his club to a possible outright win here. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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02-25-16 | Bucks v. Celtics -8 | 107-112 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (-) over Bucks- The Celtics are off a disappointing 1-2 road trip as they start a five-game home stand hosting the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks have won four of their last five and defeated the Celtics at home 112-111 to start the winning and won 110-101 in their last visit to the TD Garden. Boston has won eight straight at home while the Bucks are just 8-24 on the road. Boston who plays 14 of their final 24 games at home have won eight straight as hosts and post another victory tonight. Take BOSTON! |
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02-24-16 | Thunder v. Mavs +4.5 | 116-103 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 26 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Thunder- It is so difficult playing against Oklahoma City as they have as much firepower as any team in the NBA with Durant and Westbrook leading the way. The Thunder are 3-0 over the Mavericks this season with two wins by three points and one win by 19. Dallas has won just two of their last seven and would love to post a win here. Oklahoma City is off a pounding by Cleveland on Sunday and most will look for them to get back, but with a National TV game against Golden State on Saturday they may be a little distracted. Take DALLAS! |
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02-24-16 | Wizards +2 v. Bulls | Top | 104-109 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 58 m | Show |
Washington at Chicago 8:00 ET Wizards (+) over Bulls- Both these clubs have player problems with injuries but the Wizards plight is an easier road to follow. Chicago is still without All-Star guard Jimmy Butler and starting forward Nikola Mirotic and the weight fall onto Derrick Rose who has averaged 26 points the last three games by shooting 31-of-54 from the field. Washington is starting to look like the playoff club of 2015 winning three of their last four impressively. The Wizards have won five of the last seven meetings and will John Wall leading the way will win here. Take WASHINGTON! |
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02-24-16 | Knicks +8 v. Pacers | 105-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
New York at Indiana 7:00 ET Knicks (+) over Pacers- The Knicks who played with such promise earlier in the season have dropped 12 of their last 14 contests as they sink in the East. New York is off a horrid home performance losing to Toronto on Monday and are facing a club that swept them 4-0 last season. Carmelo Anthony admitted to reporters that the Knicks have to be ready to play a full 48-minutes in order to win. The Pacers haven't played at home in nearly two weeks and have won seven of their last 11 but are just 2-6-1 ATS their nine at Bankers Life. Take NEW YORK! |
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02-23-16 | Nets +11.5 v. Blazers | 104-112 | Win | 100 | 12 h 29 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Portland 10:00 ET Nets (+) over Trailblazers- The Portland Trailblazers are picking up the pace winning their last five and 14 of its past 17 as Damian Lillard is showing his stuff with 51 points in a win over Golden State and averaging 36.3 the past four contests. Brooklyn remains one of the bottom feeders in the NBA as they enter this game with a 4-19 road record and are just 6-34 all-time in Portland. The Blazers won both games here last season by a combined 54 points but they get caught looking past the Nets here. Take BROOKLYN! |
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02-23-16 | Rockets v. Jazz -5 | Top | 114-117 | Loss | -104 | 12 h 34 m | Show |
Houston at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (-) over Rockets- These two clubs are battling it out for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and Houston has the edge right now having won the two previous meetings this year with this and another one to go. The Rockets are the league biggest imposter as they just don't put a winning effort into their game day routine. Houston has won 10 of the last 12 meetings but is just 12-15 on the road while the Jazz are 18-10 at home. Take UTAH! |
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02-23-16 | Pelicans v. Wizards -5 | 89-109 | Win | 100 | 10 h 36 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Washington 7:05 ET Wizards (-) over Pelicans- The Pelicans Anthony Davis is coming off his career performance as the 22-year old posted 59 points and 20 rebounds in their 111-106 victory over Detroit. As great a showing as that was 'we' can only expect a bit of a letdown this time out as it is difficult to repeat. The Wizards had problems of their own trying to control a 'big man' last time out as Miami's Hassan Whiteside had 25 points and 23 rebounds on Saturday. Look for Washington to make the proper adjustments and win here. Take the WIZARDS! |
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02-22-16 | Raptors v. Knicks +4 | Top | 122-95 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 41 m | Show |
Toronto at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Raptors- The reeling New York Knicks ended their seven game slide with a win at Minnesota Saturday but have still dropped 11 of their last 13. even though Toronto has won four of the past six meetings the teams split a pair last season and this is their first this season. The Raptors were hot winning 14 of 16 but were no bargain with the point spread going 2-5 ATS of late. Toronto was home last night for one game and then takes to the road here after returning from a six-game trip. Under 'new' head coach Kurt Rambis New York appears to have more 'energy' and win here. Take the KNICKS! |
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02-21-16 | Jazz +3.5 v. Blazers | Top | 111-115 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 39 m | Show |
Utah at Portland 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Trailblazers- The Trailblazers have won four straight, nine of 10 and are coming off their most impressive win of the season as Damian Lillard posted 51 points a their 137-105 rout of the Golden State Warriors while the Jazz were being embarrassed by Washington 103-89 a game that they never were 'in' on Thursday and posted a win over Boston 111-93 Friday night. I just don't see Portland repeating their performance and I expect a bit of a let-down. Take UTAH! |
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02-21-16 | Pacers v. Magic -114 | 105-102 | Loss | -114 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Indiana at Orlando 6:00 ET Magic over Pacers- Both these clubs are off come-from-behind victories as the Magic won for the third time on four tries by beating Dallas in overtime and the Pacers surprised Oklahoma City. Indiana is also 3-1 in their last four contests. This game should be a virtual toss-up as Orlando is 15-12 at home with the Pacers are 12-16 on the road. Indiana won the first meeting 95-86 here the first week of January and the Magic will even the score here. Take the MAGIC! |
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02-21-16 | Celtics v. Nuggets +3 | 121-101 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
Boston at Denver 5:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Celtics- The Boston Celtics enter this contest winners in 10 of their last 13 including the beating they took at Utah 111-93 on Friday. The Celtics started the second half looking like a different club as four players are missing since the All-star break. Center Kelly Olynyk has a bad shoulder, Avery Bradley (knee) and Marcus Smart are all hurt and veteran David Lee was released. Denver has made some changes themselves with the trading of Randy Foye and the addition of D.J. Augustin and Steve Novak. At home and ready...take DENVER! |
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02-20-16 | Warriors v. Clippers +5 | 115-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
Golden State at L.A. Clippers 8:30 ET Clippers (+) over Warriors- Last night 'we' posted Portland as our 'Best Bet' and they responded by handing Golden State its worst loss of the season (137-105). Now, most will expect the Warriors to regroup and come up with another bounce-back victory. Los Angeles is playing with plenty of confidence as they have won eight of their last 10 as they continue to play well without Blake Griffin. The Clippers improved themselves with the addition of Jeff Green and the subtraction of Lance Stephenson. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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02-20-16 | Knicks +2 v. Wolves | 103-95 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
New York at Minnesota 8:00 ET Knicks (+) over Timberwolves- The Knicks have made some changes of late including the departure of head coach Derek Fisher but noting has helped as they are in the middle of a season high seven game losing streak. New York who is now six-games behind in the playoff hunt have lost 11 of 12. Minnesota held the lead for most of the game last night the went 2-for-17 in the fourth quarter bowing to Memphis 109-104. Timberwolves are worse at home (9-19) then the Knicks are on the road (9-18). Take NEW YORK! |
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02-20-16 | Bucks v. Hawks -8.5 | Top | 117-109 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (-) over Bucks- The Atlanta Hawks fell flat on their face in their first contest after the 'break' losing last night at home to an under-manned Miami Heat squad. Milwaukee meanwhile dropped a 98-95 home game to Charlotte last night and are under-manned themselves without Jerryd Bayless and John Henson who are out. The Bucks already handled the Hawks 108-101 in overtime at home in mid January. Now, that the trade deadline has passed the Hawks can relax and make their second half move. Take ATLANTA! |
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02-19-16 | Warriors v. Blazers +9 | 105-137 | Win | 100 | 13 h 38 m | Show | |
Golden State at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Warriors- Well. The Golden State Warriors as a team have admitted that they want to established the all-time win record of 73 victories and will need to win 25 of their remaining 30 to pass the Chicago Culls record of 72 wins. Now, the though is does this declaration put more pressure on the Warriors and will they continue to pile on minutes as the season wares on down to the finish. The Warriors bring am 11-game win streak into the break and have won four straight as well as six of the Last seven in the series. The Blazers have won their last three and will be a tough out for the Warriors who start a seven-game road trip tonight. Take PORTLAND! |
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02-19-16 | Wolves +4 v. Grizzlies | 104-109 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Grizzlies- 'Scorecards,scorecards, you can't tell the players without a scorecard!' this was the cry one would here as the entered a ball game in the '50s, today you need one to see who around to play for the Grizzlies. In the last 10 days Memphis has had six roster changes in the loss threw trade or injury to Marc Gasol (injury), Courtney Lee and Jeff Green while they have added Chris Anderson, P.J. Hairson and Lance Stephenson. Minnesota won three of their last four before the break and at least know each other. Take the TIMBERWOLVES! |
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02-19-16 | Knicks v. Nets +3 | 98-109 | Win | 100 | 10 h 18 m | Show | |
New York at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Knicks- Things were looking bright for New York now more then two weeks ago and then they hit the skids having lost six straight and 10 of the past 11. Gone is coach Derek Fischer and people are starting to question Phil Jackson and his 'triangle' offense as Carmelo Anthony was offered as trade-bait before the deadline. The Knicks are now five-games behind the eighth playoff spot and are now facing a nemesis who they have lost to five of the last six meetings. The Nets also let their coach go last month and just hired a new GM Sean Marks. Look for the Nets to get it done again against their rivals from across the bridge. Take BROOKLYN! |
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02-18-16 | Spurs v. Clippers +4 | 86-105 | Win | 100 | 26 h 17 m | Show | |
San Antonio at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (+) over Spurs- Los Angeles is on a 19-4 straight-up run since the injury to Blake Griffin but are 7-20 straight-up against the Spurs at home including 2-5 ATS in their last seven meetings. But, this is not the 'same old, same old' LA Clippers this club bounces back from bad performances as they are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games following an ATS loss. San Antonio is just 1-5 ATS when playing a team with a winning % above .600. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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02-18-16 | Bulls v. Cavs -11.5 | 95-106 | Loss | -105 | 24 h 57 m | Show | |
Chicago at Cleveland 8:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Bulls- If there is one club that was happy to see the All-star break come it was the Chicago Bulls who dropped four straight entering this contest and 13 of their last 18. The Bulls have played two tough games with the Cavaliers who are still the No. 1 seed in the East with a 38-14 record. The Bulls are just 11-15 on the road straight-up and 10-16 ATS. Chicago upset the Cavs in coach Tyronn Lue's debut 96-83 as a 10.5 point underdog. This time it's payback. Take CLEVELAND! |
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02-18-16 | Jazz +1 v. Wizards | 89-103 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 45 m | Show | |
Utah at Washington 7:00 ET Jazz (+) over Wizards- You may not find this one on your schedule as it was originally was to be played Jan. 23 but weather conditions postponed it until tonight. Utah went into the break winning seven of eight Washington won both match-ups last year but this is a different Wizards club this season as they are five game under .500 at home. The Jazz were 7-9 with forward Derrick Favors but are 7-2 since his return. Stay with the hot hand. Take UTAH! |
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02-11-16 | Wizards v. Bucks -105 | 92-99 | Win | 100 | 12 h 33 m | Show | |
Washington at Milwaukee 8:05 ET Bucks over Wizards- These two sub-.500 clubs face off with the fourth time this season with the Wizards having won all three straight-up and against the points. Milwaukee is off a one-point 112-111 win over Boston while Washington just defeated the Knicks in New York 111-108. Bucks coach Jason Kidd is back from hip surgery and his impact has yet to be felt. The Bucks are an impressive 14-8 at home which is not bad for a team that is 11-games under .500. But, they win here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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02-10-16 | Raptors v. Wolves +6.5 | 112-117 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
Toronto at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Raptors- As hot as the Raptors are winning 14 of their last 15 coming up against the Timberwolves should not be of much concern. After all Toronto has won eight straight in the series and 20 of the past 21 meetings. (That's right 20-1) Minnesota had won two in-a-row before bowing to New Orleans. But this is the final game of a five-game, 10-day road trip before the All-Star break. Look for the youth of the T'wolves at battle until the final buzzer. Take MINNESOTA! |
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02-10-16 | Grizzlies v. Nets +4 | 109-90 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
Memphis at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis has dropped their last two contests because of their failure to execute down the stretch losing two straight games in overtime to Dallas on Saturday and to Portland on Monday. Now, they enter Brooklyn wounded as Marc Gasol is out with a broken foot. The Grizzlies have take the last three in the series but are just 11-13 on the road and the Nets have a boost in confidence after stealing on from Denver on Monday. Take BROOKLYN! |
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02-10-16 | Hornets +4 v. Pacers | Top | 117-95 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Charlotte at Indiana 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Pacers- Charlotte has been inconsistent for a good part of the season but they have reached the .500 mark having won four of their last five games and are within 2-games of the Pacers for the sixth seed in the East. With Al Jefferson unavailable a number of Hornets have stepped up their game with the added minutes of play. Indiana has won five of their last seven as both team enter winning their last two games. The Hornets are making their charge and get it done tonight. Take the HORNETS! |
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02-09-16 | Jazz +2 v. Mavs | Top | 121-119 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
Utah at Dallas 8:30 ET Jazz (+) over Mavericks- The fact that Dallas has had their way with the Jazz in this series doesn't bother me as much as it does some other people but times and teams change tho I do respect trends. The start with the Mavericks have won nine of the last 10 meetings and 10 straight as hosts. But, Utah enters this fray with a season high six-game winning streak while the Mavs are off an overtime win in Memphis Saturday the end a three-game losing streak. The Jazz are in a 'live' battle with Portland for the final playoff spot in the West. Take UTAH! |
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02-09-16 | Spurs v. Heat +7 | 119-101 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 11 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Miami 8:00 ET Heat (+) over Spurs- Every season the Spurs must leave San Antonio for three weeks as San Antonio begins its annual Stock and Show Rodeo so this is the first of a road trip that won't end until March 2. The Spurs are 28-0 at home and a more then respectable 15-8 on the road. Miami has been playing well winning six of their last eight while losing to the Clippers Sunday 100-93 a game where they faltered in the final minutes. San Antonio has won three straight, the last three in the series and 18-of-20. Hassan Whiteside has returned for the Heat and is off a triple-double against LA Sunday. Take MIAMI! |
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02-09-16 | Celtics v. Bucks +4.5 | 111-112 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
Boston at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Celtics- Brad Stevens has done a great job turning the Celtics around in only his second season as an NBA head coach as they have won nine of their last 10 entering Milwaukee tonight. The Bucks who are as young as Boston has dropped their last five and have been inconsistent at best losing four games by seven points or less. The Bucks have shown that can win here as they were the first to hand the Warriors a loss although the Celtics are on a 4-0 ATS run and Milwaukee is on a 1-4 ATS run of their own. This one just figures this way. Take the BUCKS! |
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02-08-16 | Blazers +4 v. Grizzlies | 112-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 38 m | Show | |
Portland at Memphis 8:05 ET Trailblazers (+) over Grizzlies- Surprisingly enough the Trailblazers are making a move in the West as they have won 10 of their last 13 and are off a 96-79 win at Houston on Saturday. The Grizzlies meanwhile, has dominated this series going 12-4-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings including 5-1-1 ATS in Memphis. The key to Portland climbing up the ladder is that they have held five of their last six opponents under 100 points as defense has been the key to their surge. The Grizzlies have won 2-of-3 against the Blazers this season but it's time for the visitor the even the season series. Take PORTLAND! |
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02-08-16 | Raptors v. Pistons +2 | Top | 103-89 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Toronto at Detroit 7:30 ET Pistons (+) over Raptors- The Raptors have a pair of guards that are leading the way as they have won 13 of their last 14 behind Kyle Lowry and DeMar Rozan who are headed to the All-Star game. These two have met once this season about eight days ago when the Raptors posted a 111-107 home win. Detroit is a stellar 16-8 straight-up at home and have won five of the past six meetings against the spread. Piston coach Stan Van Gundy says his team must get back to playing tough defense to win. They will tonight. Take TORONTO! |
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02-08-16 | Bulls v. Hornets -5.5 | 91-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Chicago at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Bulls- The Chicago Bulls had climbed into the second spot in the East behind Cleveland but injuries have slowed them down as they have now lost 11 of their last 16 while the Hornets have won six of their last nine. All-Star guard is the latest Bulls to be sidelined with a strain knee and is not expected to play under after the All-Star game. Charlotte has won five of the past six meetings ATS and Chicago is just 1-8 ATS in their last nine with just one-days rest. Take the HORNETS! |
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02-07-16 | Hawks v. Magic +3 | 94-96 | Win | 100 | 4 h 50 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Orlando 1:00 ET Magic (+) over Hawks- The Orlando Magic would like to make their play of the past six weeks disappear as they have lost 15 of their last 17 including their last three. This is the first of a home-and-home two game set as the Hawks enter this fray winners of their last three after losing five of six. Atlanta has won four straight in this series including a 103-100 win in Orlando in late December. Orlando must clamp down on defense as coach Scott Skiles seeks for answers. Take the MAGIC! |
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02-06-16 | Mavs +6.5 v. Grizzlies | 114-110 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Dallas at Memphis 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Grizzlies- The Memphis Grizzlies are picking up steam as they have won their last five while the Mavericks 'hot guns' have cooled off as they have dropped three in-a-row. The Grizzlies have the home advantage winning 11 of their last 15 meetings as host against Dallas. The Mavs are coming off one of their worst performances this season as they were routed by the Spurs 116-90 trailing at one time 62-26. I expect a more 'professional' effort tonight and for the Mavericks to give Memphis all it can handle tonight. Take DALLAS! |
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02-06-16 | Pistons +4 v. Pacers | Top | 104-112 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
Detroit at Indiana 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Pacers- Kind of hard to believe that Detroit has a better record then do the Pacers who enter this contest with a 2-1 season advantage but trail them by one-half game in the division. Indiana has dominated the Pistons of late winning 13 of the last 15 home meetings. Detroit is a little beat-up here with guards Jodie Meeks and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope who are side-lined. With Andre Drummond a force that can't be stopped. Take the points...take DETROIT! |
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02-06-16 | Blazers +5 v. Rockets | 96-79 | Win | 100 | 7 h 25 m | Show | |
Portland at Houston 5:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Rockets- Portland is sneaking its way into the Western Conference playoff hunt by winning nine of their last 12 games but only one of those wins came against a team with a winning record. Well, the Houston Rockets have a winning record (27-25) but they are not a bunch of winners. I like this spot for Portland as they enter off a loss while Houston has won two straight. This is good because the Rockets can take the day off as they often do. Take the points with PORTLAND! |