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11-04-22 | Knicks v. 76ers -3.5 | 106-104 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 46 m | Show | |
New York at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Knicks (+) over 76ers- The Philadelphia squad is another NBA drama queen club with Harden, Embiid and their off-court issues causing a stir, although they are nowhere near as ego driven as Brooklyn. The Knicks blew a 23-point lead at home to Atlanta a team that they blew a 26-point home court lead to last year. They have lost their last three and failed to cover any of their last four games but are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games while the 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-02-22 | Pelicans v. Lakers +3.5 | 117-120 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
New Orleans at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Pelicans- Break-up the Lakers...the once proud franchise posted their first win of the season and now stand at 1-5. But, hey getting their first victory wasn’t the most important thing, that is that they finally covered a spread (Yea!). This may be the unveiling of the young against the aging as the upstart Pelicans bring the future while the crumbing Lakers fall apart with seniors Davis, Lebron and Westbrook. Although New Orleans is 17-8 ATS in their last 25 road games and 4-1 ATS in last five against LA the vets will suck it up to save embarrassment. Take the LAKERS! |
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11-02-22 | Raptors -7.5 v. Spurs | Top | 143-100 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Toronto at San Antonio 8:00 ET Raptors (-) over Spurs- I sort of did a double-take at this game when I first saw the opening line as the Raptors (4-3) who are 1-2 on the road were a strong favorite at San Antonio (5-2) where the Spurs are 3-1. The Spurs have won five of their past six games and the first two of their home stand but they will be playing short handed as no less than four players will be unavailable. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings although the Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games...so why the heavy line? Take TORONTO! |
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11-02-22 | Celtics v. Cavs UNDER 220.5 | 113-114 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 50 m | Show | |
Boston at Cleveland 7:30 ET Celtics/Cavaliers (Under)- This is the second meeting of the season between these two as the Cavaliers handed the Celtics their first loss of the year 132-123 in overtime last Friday in Boston. I expect this meeting with take a different tract and I look for it to play out as their previous four meetings had gone Under the total. Boston is under 4-1 on the road and plays tight defense here. Play UNDER! |
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11-01-22 | Wolves +3.5 v. Suns | Top | 107-116 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 51 m | Show |
Minnesota at Phoenix 9:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Suns- The aging Suns will be without center Deandre Ayton once again tonight and that should boost the Wolves who have lost seven of eight to the Suns including all three meeting last season. Timberwolves are one of the most improved teams in the league over the past two seasons and look to move on during the playoffs. This match will help them measure just how far they have come. Take MINNESOTA! |
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10-31-22 | 76ers v. Wizards +4.5 | Top | 118-111 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over 76ers- Philly is always looking for an opportunity to take a day off and with the likelihood that Joel Embiid will ‘rest’ this on out. Washington has dropped two straight after a quick start and are now even at 3-3. The Wizards have a few fresh faces including Kristaps Porzingis who has been a disappointment where ever he has been. James Harden will dominate the ball and get some great stats while Embiid is sidelined and that just enough to get you beat...take WASHINGTON! |
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10-30-22 | Knicks +4.5 v. Cavs | Top | 108-121 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 37 m | Show |
New York at Cleveland 6:00 ET Knicks (+) over Cavaliers- During the off-season the Knicks were trying desperately to acquire Donovan Mitchell who is bow averaging 31 points a game for Cleveland. New York ended their search for help by signing Jalen Brunson from Dallas and he has had a positive impact averaging 18.6 points and playing solid defense. The Knicks are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Cleveland. Take NEW YORK! |
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10-29-22 | 76ers v. Bulls +2 | Top | 114-109 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Chicago 8:10 ET Bulls over 76ers- Was it Joel Embiid or was it James Harden? No, it was Tyrese Maxey who scored a season high 44 points last night in the 76ers win over Toronto. Chicago is coming off a loss at San Antonio last night when Zach LaVine sat out for rest management (HA imagine that, five games into the season). Philly has won 11 straight meetings including five in-a-row in Chicago. Not, this time. Take CHICAGO! |
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10-29-22 | Pacers v. Nets -10 | 125-116 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Indiana at Brooklyn 7:40 ET Nets (-) over Pacers- There was a time in New York sports where their were cries from the rest of the league to ‘break-up’ that dominating squad. Well, Brooklyn seemed like they could have been like those great clubs of the past with Harden, Durant and Irving. The Nets have become a standing joke with all the drama they create for them selves as their egos are biggest than their desire to win. But, the odds maker believe i them tonight, okay so will I. Take BROOKLYN. |
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10-29-22 | Heat v. Kings +4.5 | 113-119 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
Miami at Sacramento 6:10 ET Kings (+) over Heat- The Kings who have not the NBA Playoffs in 17 years are also waiting fir their first win of the season before they are ostracized into the WNBA. Sacramento has four of its first first five game at home while Miami is on the road for the third time in four night. De’Andre Fox has become a force for the Kings he just needs a little help which he should get tonight against a team struggling with continuity. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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10-28-22 | Rockets +4.5 v. Blazers | Top | 111-125 | Loss | -120 | 10 h 43 m | Show |
Houston at Portland 10:00 ET Rockets (+) over Trailblazers- Portland started the year 4-0 with Damian Lillard leading the way and then disaster hit as Lillard went down with a calf injury in their loss to Miami Wednesday night. He will be out for at least two weeks and the Trailblazers will suffer without him as he was averaging 33.3-points while shooting 50%. Although Houston has won just one of five games played they are 4-1 ATS and are 4-0 ATS in their last four trips to Portland. Blazers are 6-18 ATS following a SU loss and are 1-7 ATS at home against teams with losing records. Take HOUSTON! |
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10-28-22 | Jazz v. Nuggets -8 | 101-117 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
Utah at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (-) over Jazz- Because of off season personnel changes not much is expected out of Utah this season so it came as a surprise opening night when the Jazz manhandled the Nuggets 123-102. More is expected of Denver who are favored to win the Northwest and are looking to get a measure of revenge after their season opening defeat. Utah is 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 road games and Denver has struggled to cover at home going 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games as hosts. Still, tonight it is DENVER! |
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10-28-22 | Cavs +6.5 v. Celtics | 132-123 | Win | 100 | 7 h 3 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Boston 7:30 ET Cavaliers (+) over Celtics- A pair of 3-1 clubs that got there in different ways meet in Boston where the Celtics who won their first three before dropping a game to the Bulls on Monday. Cleveland took the opposite course by losing their opener and is now on a 3-game winning streak. The Cavaliers are 28-10-2 ATS after a win as winning breeds confidence. In an oddity the Celtics are just 3-9 ATS on Fridays. Take CLEVELAND! |
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10-27-22 | Grizzlies v. Kings +3 | Top | 125-110 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
Memphis at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Grizzlies- There should be a great match-up between two of the NBA’s brightest gems against each other as the league’s leading scorer Ja Morant and Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox. Fox is averaging 31.7 points 7.0 assists and is shooting 60% while Ja averages 35.3 ppg. Something bogus with this one as the Kings who haven’t make the playoffs in 16 years and have lost six straight to the Grizzlies including all three games last season by an average of 23.7 points. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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10-26-22 | Lakers +5.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 99-110 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Denver 10:00 ET Lakers over Nuggets- I don’t ever recall that a LeBron James team is 0-3 to start the season and they are also 0-3 ATS so far. Los Angeles is currently the worst shooting team in the NBA but they do have one huge factor on their side tonight and that is the absence of Russell Westbrook who is about as affective as Russell Wilson of the Broncos. Lakers are 5-2 ATS on the road against winning teams and Denver is 0-5 ATS at home against a team with a losing record. Take LA LAKERS! |
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10-26-22 | Rockets +7.5 v. Jazz | 101-109 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
Houston at Utah 9:00 ET Rockets (+) over Jazz- The youthful Rockets posted their first win of the season Monday taking down the Jazz in Houston on Monday. Utah opened the year with three straight wins which was a surprise as Donovan Mitchell is gone and little is expected of the them this season. The Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last six trips to the ‘Mile High City’ and Utah is 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take HOUSTON! |
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10-26-22 | Nets +3.5 v. Bucks | 99-110 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Bucks- It looks like another year of turmoil coming out of Brooklyn with Kyrie Irving able to play more than just road games and Kevin Durant is still making his identity. Milwaukee is just more of Giannis as he’s now averaging over 30-points per game against the league and his career average is the highest against the Nets. The Bucks are No. 1 in NBA defense allowing just 96.5 ppg. Bucks just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. Take BROOKLYN! |
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10-24-22 | Nuggets v. Blazers +5 | 110-135 | Win | 100 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
Portland at Denver 10:10 ET Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- Since dropping their opening game the Nuggets have won back-to-back games defeating the leagues best and worst in Golden State and Oklahoma City. Portland meanwhile is 3-0 as Damian Lillard is back healthy after missing 9 1/2 months of regular season play. The Nuggets were 3-1 in meetings last year and have won 14 of the last 18 straight-up but are 1-6 ATS in their last seven after a SU win while the Blazers are 6-2 ATS after a SU win. Take PORTLAND! |
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10-24-22 | Nets +1.5 v. Grizzlies | 124-134 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Memphis 8:00 ET Nets over Grizzlies- If I was able to root for any teams and against any teams I would be on the other side of this match-up. That’s because I ‘love’ the Grizzlies and really can’t stand Brooklyn (the team) and my heart is on the opposite sides of this one. But, the numbers just don’t figure for Memphis. Ben Simmons may have return to action but he still can’t shoot but rebounds and defense are his attributes and they help the Nets win tonight. Take BROOKLYN! |
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10-24-22 | Jazz v. Rockets +2 | Top | 108-114 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show |
Utah at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Jazz- There were some major changes in Utah during the off season and I don’t mean the incarceration of Warren Jeffs. The Jazz traded away their best asset in Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert during the off-season and added four new faces who have them 3-0 (3-0 ATS). Houston may appear rto be the same old story but the are raw wit young talent that has yet to win 0-3 straight-up this season. Until tonight. Take HOUSTON! |
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10-23-22 | Suns +1.5 v. Clippers | Top | 112-95 | Win | 100 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
Phoenix at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Clippers- The Clippers have already started with their pulling players on he second night of back-to-back games. Both John Wall and Kawhi Leonard sat out the Clippers 111-109 over the Kings while Phoenix is off a a 113-11 loss at Portland and have player a pair of 2-point games a win and a defeat. The Clippers hold a fine 11-4 ATS record over the visiting Suns in LA. But, this time the Suns opened the favorite and that is huge. Take PHOENIX! |
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10-22-22 | Clippers v. Kings +3.5 | Top | 111-109 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Clippers- There is something that I don’t trust about this opening line. The Clips are a meager favorite against a team that the had defeated 15 straight time on their court before a loss last December. Kawai Leonard returned to LA’s lineup for the first time in 16 months and should take tonight and half of the rest of the season off. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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10-21-22 | Nuggets +5 v. Warriors | 128-123 | Win | 100 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
Denver at Golden State 1-:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Warriors- These appears to me to be a very short price for the Warriors at home where they are 39-19-2 ATS in their last 60 home games. Golden State is 7-3-1 ATS against Denver when hosting and 11-2-1 ATS on Fridays. Look for the Nuggets who are 8-3 ATS on the road against teams with winning records. The return of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter will help the Nuggets. Take DENVER! |
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10-21-22 | Suns v. Blazers +5.5 | 111-113 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Suns- The Suns staged a huge comeback in their opener winning over Dallas after trailing by 22-points in the third quarter. Now they take to the road and visit the Trailblazers who won their opener at Sacramento 115-108 where they are 1-4 ATS in their last five. The Blazers have a new look and it should work better than their previous seasons. Take PORTLAND! |
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10-21-22 | Celtics v. Heat +2.5 | Top | 111-104 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- I’d like to make a coaching comparison between these two but the jury is still out on the Celtics change at that position as their former coach couldn’t keep it in his pants with female subordinate and is on double-secret probation for at least a year. Miami coach Eric Spoelstra is probably the most under-rated coach on the NBA and he will have he Heat ready to rebound from their opening loss to the Bulls. Take MIAMI! |
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10-20-22 | Clippers v. Lakers +6 | Top | 103-97 | Push | 0 | 9 h 56 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers- Lakers (+) over Clippers- The Clippers swept the Lakers last season winning all four games and have won seven straight meetings. The Lakers are already 0-1 as they fell to Golden State on opening night. But, Anthony Davis is back and healthy (?) and the Lakers will be the first to see the return of Kawhi Leonard who hasn’t play in an NBA game in over 16 months. The Lakers still believe they are contenders for the title and look to show what they have tonight. Take LAKERS! |
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10-19-22 | Mavs v. Suns -4.5 | 105-107 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 10 m | Show | |
Dallas at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (-) over Mavericks- I think there is good reason to back the Suns here as their season came to an end last year when Dallas defeated them in Games 6 and 7 of the playoffs by over 30-points in each game. Regular season action has Phoenix 10-4 ATS in last 14 as hosts versus Mavericks. The Mavs are 1-6 ATS in last seven road games while the Suns are 4-1 ATS in their five regular season home games. Take PHOENIX! |
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10-19-22 | Blazers +3 v. Kings | Top | 115-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
Portland at Sacramento 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Kings- Neither of these two clubs made to expanded NBA playoffs last season and for Portland it was the first time they missed the postseason in eight years whereas the Kings have not made the playoffs in 16 seasons. There’s a new coach in Sacramento in Mike Brown the former Lakers and Cavaliers leader. Alvin Gentry replace Luke Walton after 17 games last season and the Kings weren’t much better after the change. Same old...take PORTLAND! |
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10-19-22 | Pelicans +2.5 v. Nets | 130-108 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Nets- This game should draw plenty of attention as Kyrie Irving and Zion Williamson are the ones people want to see. Williamson of course hasn’t played since May 2021 missing the entire last season last year and of course Irving plays when he wants too. Kevin Durant is his same self and hating the coach more than he likes basketball. James Harden is gone and that might be a plus but how they handle Ben Simmons will tell the tale. Take PELICANS! |
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06-16-22 | Warriors v. Celtics -3.5 | Top | 103-90 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Golden State at Boston 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- The Warriors still moved one victory away from a championship with a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, despite shooting 9 of 40 (22.5 percent) from distance as a team. Curry went 0 of 9. A determined mindset won't be exclusive to the Warriors, of course. Boston heads home keen on extending the series to a Game 7 back on the West Coast. A championship would give Boston an 18th banner to hang in the rafters, which would be the most all-time. They are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers at 17 championships apiece, but they have not won one since 2008. With their backs to the wall the Celtics deliver. Take BOSTON! |
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06-13-22 | Celtics +4 v. Warriors | Top | 94-104 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Boston at Golden State 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- Although the series is even at two games apiece I get the feeling that most believe Golden State has a decided edge. An edge maybe but the series is still at 2-2 a slight edge maybe because of home court and Stephen Curry. The Celtics have gone 8-3 on the road in the postseason, outshooting their opponents 38.1 percent to 31.2 percent on 3-pointers. The Warriors have gone 10-1 at home, hitting 40.7 percent of their threes as opposed to 36.3 percent by the visitors. The biggest factor in determining winners and losers in the series has been rebounding. Boston has held the upper hand on the boards 86-70 in its two wins, including 22-18 on the offensive end. Take BOSTON! |
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06-10-22 | Warriors v. Celtics -3.5 | 107-97 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 12 m | Show | |
Golden State at Boston 9:00 ET Celtics (-) over Warriors- Boston has won 9-of-12 home playoff games and are now favored to win the series. Golden State has isted three players as questionable: Andre Iguodala (right knee), Gary Payton II (left elbow) and Otto Porter Jr. (left foot) and Curry may be hobbled as well. The fact remains that the Celtics are 6-1-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and the Warriors are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games and are 5-15-2 ATS in the last 22 meetings. Take BOSTON! |
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06-08-22 | Warriors v. Celtics -3.5 | 100-116 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show | |
Golden State at Boston 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- Boston has won 8-of-11 home playoff games and they haven't needed one any more than this contest as the Warriors established dominance in Game 2. Golden State listed three players as questionable: Andre Iguodala (right knee), Gary Payton II (left elbow) and Otto Porter Jr. (left foot) and playing on the road with a depleted roster becomes more difficult. The remains that the Celtics are 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and they are 12-2 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take BOSTON! |
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06-08-22 | Warriors v. Celtics UNDER 212.5 | Top | 100-116 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
Boston and Golden State 9:00 ET Warriors/Celtics UNDER- I was a bit surprised that Game 1 went Over the total with Jayson Tatum shooting as poorly as he did (3-for-17), but Curry and Horford picked up the slack. In Game Two we won the 'Under' easily as Tatum once again struggled to score and expect it to happen again. I believe it's time to use the fact that Boston has the No. 1 defense in the NBA and that the Warriors are right behind them at No. 3. This one stays UNDER! |
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06-05-22 | Celtics v. Warriors UNDER 215.5 | 88-107 | Win | 100 | 30 h 12 m | Show | |
Boston and Golden State 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- I was a bit surprised that Game 1 went Over the total with Jayson Tatum shooting as poorly as he did (3-for-17), but Curry and Horford picked up the slack. I believe I it's time to use the fact that Boston has the No. 1 defense in the NBA and that the Warriors are right behind them at No. 3. This one stays UNDER! |
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06-05-22 | Celtics +4.5 v. Warriors | Top | 88-107 | Loss | -115 | 30 h 13 m | Show |
Boston and Golden State 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- Forget the Zig-zag theory as this Game 2 will draw so much Warriors action that they may lose the game outright as well as winning in the 'gaff; (a non-cover win). It this game comes down to the 'number's Boston has the advantage. They say the Celtics have had the tougher road but I believe that only makes them stronger. The Celtics are 21-5-1 ATS in their last 27 road games they are 13-3-2 ATS in their last 18 games as an underdogs and the Celtics are 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Golden State. Take BOSTON! |
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06-02-22 | Celtics v. Warriors UNDER 212.5 | 120-108 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 35 m | Show | |
Boston and Golden State 9:00 ET Boston/Golden State (Under)- Celtics No. 1 total defense allowing 104.5 and the Warriors are ranked No. 3 allowing 105.5. The Under is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings, the Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Golden State and Under is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 NBA Championship games. Also the Under is 10-1 in Warriors last 11 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Only one way to go...play UNDER! |
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06-02-22 | Celtics +3.5 v. Warriors | Top | 120-108 | Win | 100 | 25 h 36 m | Show |
Boston and Golden State 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- It this game comes down to the 'number's Boston has the advantage. They say the Celtics have had the tougher road but I believe that only makes them stronger. The Celtics are 20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 road games they are 12-3-2 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog and the Celtics are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Golden State. Take BOSTON! |
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05-29-22 | Celtics v. Heat +2.5 | 100-96 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
Boston and Miami 8:30 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- It so appears that Miami is a one-man gang and as Jimmy Butler goes so go the Heat. The question is can he repeat his act a hard one to match scoring a playoff career high 47 points. The Celtics have won twice in Miami by 13 and 25 points and being a small favorite on the road bother me as they are 29-14-1 ATS in their last 44 playoff games as favorites and 4-1 ATSin their last five games in Miami. they become inviting...I can't do it. But, the Heat are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games. Take MIAMI! |
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05-29-22 | Celtics v. Heat UNDER 196 | Top | 100-96 | Push | 0 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
Boston and Miami 8:30 ET Celtics/Heat (UNDER) - Okay, we have all seen the series and if you put in the lines for this series and going back the last 10 meetings between these two the 'totals' have run from a high of 224.5 to a low of 202.5 and an average of 205 in this series. Sunday's night's 'total' on this game is 10-points lower than the series average. Play UNDER! |
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05-27-22 | Heat v. Celtics -8.5 | Top | 111-103 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
Miami at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (-) over Heat- After what we've seen the play between these two clubs it appears obvious that Boston is the better team. After playing 20 separate quarters the Heat have outscored the Celtics just four times but have still managed a pair of victories. Miami is playing with damaged goods with injuries to Jimmy Butler having the biggest impact. With an ailing Butler the Heat offense just doesn't get it done and Boston's defense is stifling. In an elimination game the Heat will be desperate and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 meetings in Boston. I just don't think the Heat are up to it. Take BOSTON! |
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05-26-22 | Mavs +7.5 v. Warriors | Top | 110-120 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
Dallas at Golden State 9:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- If you are anything like me your first thoughts (at least mine were) about Game 5 was that Golden State would put it together after their poor effort in Game 4 at Dallas. The difficulty I have with this one is that I expect heavy action on the Warriors and they have enough room to win under the 'number.' Mavericks are 21-10 ATS in last 31 on the roads against winning teams and the Warriors are 7-15-1 ATS I their last 23 games following an ATS loss. Somehow, someway it's...DALLAS! |
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05-25-22 | Celtics v. Heat +1.5 | Top | 93-80 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 15 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 8:30 ET Heat (-) over Celtics- I just keep hoping these guys continue to doing what they do and that is taking turns beating each other up. I remember a series like this before between the Knicks and then Bullets as Wes Unseld and Willis Reed exchanged great performances on alternating nights. Okay, enough nostalgia about Game 5...it's simple the Heat licks their wounds and warm up in Miami! The oddsmakers favor the Celtics more and more which I don't like but they will have the 'public money' against them in this one. Take MIAMI! |
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05-24-22 | Warriors v. Mavs | 109-119 | Win | 100 | 20 h 56 m | Show | |
Golden State at Dallas 9:00 ET Warriors over Mavericks- To start with no team has ever overcome a 3-0 deficit to win in the NBA playoffs. Golden State has a tendency to give 'one up' when leading 3-0 and has gone 6-4 SU and with one of the losses coming against the Denver Nuggets earlier this season. The Warriors have covered just one of their last five road games and that being two days ago in Game 3 in Dallas. The Mavericks are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games at home against a team with a winning record and 38-18 ATS in their last 56 after a straight-up loss. Take DALLAS! |
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05-23-22 | Heat v. Celtics -6 | Top | 82-102 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show |
Miami at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (-) over Heat- For Boston Jayson Tatum is questionable, Marcus Smart is questionable, Robert Williams III is questionable and Al Horford will play. Miami, like the Celtics are a band of walking wounded with Jimmy Butler most likely probable. Still, this is a high price to pay to bet the Celtics and probably for good reason. Take BOSTON! |
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05-22-22 | Warriors +3 v. Mavs | Top | 109-100 | Win | 100 | 19 h 27 m | Show |
Golden State at Dallas 9:00 ET Warriors over Mavericks- Teams that live and die via the 3-point field goal run hot and cold during the same game and games have dramatic lead swings. Dallas like so many other teams after grabbing a huge early lead (2nd or 3rd Q) players seem to think it gives them license to throw up long range bombs shot after shot without ever having an offensive flow or an attempt to work the ball inside. Golden State has outscored the Mavericks 106-62 in the paint and with their veteran experience I don't see that changing. They will attack Doncic and wear down this one-man team. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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05-21-22 | Heat +6.5 v. Celtics | 109-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
Miami at Boston 8:30 ET Heat (-) over Celtics- What a difference a day makes especially when playing NBA Conference Final games. I mean 'you' dominate Game One and cruse to an easy home victory and then get blown out by 25 points in Game Two. So, once again I will point out that Miami is the No. 1 seed in the East but the oddsmakers have made the Celtics (when healthy) the favorite for the series and a stronger side each time out. The Heat the No. 1 seed was a -1.5-point favorite at home and now are getting 6.5 and it looks high to many as Miami give the 'Bean-town' fits in Boston going 10-3 ATS in the last 13. Celts are 1-3-1 ATS after a SU win on the playoffs but are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games. Take MIAMI! |
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05-20-22 | Mavs +6.5 v. Warriors | Top | 117-126 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
Dallas at Golden State 9:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- Of course everyone thinks that this series hinges on Dallas' Super-star Luca Doncic but that is not how they are going to win, if they can. Defense is what got the Mavericks here as they enter Game 2 allowing 104.7 PPG ranking No. 2 in the NBA and Game 1 was one of their worst performances. The Mavericks are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than a 100 points and they are 19-7 ATS after a straight-up loss. The Warriors are 8-2 in their last 10 home games but the Mavs are 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings and 6-2 ATS at Golden State! Take DALLAS! |
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05-19-22 | Celtics v. Heat -3.5 | 127-102 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
Boston at Miami 8:30 ET Heat (-) over Celtics- Talk about an all-round performance Jimmy Butler touched them all in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals as he scored 41 points and also contributed nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocked shots. Boston took a 62-54 lead at the half and never stood a chance as the Heat fired up the burners and out scored the Celtics 39-14 as the affects of Marcus Smart and Al Horford's absence was felt. Smart will return tonight but expect more of the same. Take MIAMI! |
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05-18-22 | Mavs +5 v. Warriors | Top | 87-112 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 52 m | Show |
Dallas at Golden State 9:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- Only one game separated the teams in the regular season, and it's because of the Warriors' 53-52 edge in wins. The Mavericks' were 3-1 straight-up in the season series and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games at Golden State but the Warriors earned the home-court advantage in the best-of-seven Finals. Home court could be critical this time as well, with Golden State yet to lose in six games on its home floor this postseason. Dallas is 6-2 ATS following a win and the Warriors are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as favorites. Take DALLAS! |
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05-17-22 | Celtics +2 v. Heat | Top | 107-118 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 29 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 8:30 ET Celtics (+) over Heat- The top-seeded Heat have prevailed in six straight conference final appearances, tied for the fourth-longest streak in NBA history. Two of those series victories came against Boston (2012, 2020). The second-seeded Celtics have dropped four straight Eastern Conference finals, including three in a four-season stretch from 2017-20. But it looks to me like the oddsmakers have made the No. 2 seed the favorite to win the series and they will start with a win here. Celtics are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 meetings in Miami! Take BOSTON! |
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05-15-22 | Mavs +6.5 v. Suns | 123-90 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
Dallas at Phoenix 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Suns- The Dallas Mavericks are the NBA's No. 2 ranked defensive team (No. 1 since trading Porzingis) and have given Chris Paul fits in this series. The Mavs have played 'up' to their playoff competition going 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Suns have dominated this the series and are 18-7 ATS in the last 25 meetings including 10-3 ATS in Phoenix including covers in all three home games in this series with the last one a 110-80 victory. The Mavericks close the gap here. Take DALLAS! |
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05-15-22 | Mavs v. Suns UNDER 205 | 123-90 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
Dallas at Phoenix (Total) 8:00 ET Mavericks/Suns- UNDER- The Dallas Mavericks are the NBA's No. 2 ranked defensive team (No. 1 since trading Porzingis) and have given Chris Paul fits in this series. They realize that their best chance to win here in to use their greatest attribute...their DEFENSE! Play UNDER |
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05-15-22 | Bucks v. Celtics -5 | Top | 81-109 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Boston 3:30 ET Celtics (-) over Bucks- When these two clubs met in a Game 7 in the first round in 2018, the Celtics prevailed easily 112-96, with Antetokounmpo (22) and Tatum (20) playing on basically even terms. Horford played the role of the difference-maker in that one, hitting 13 of 17 shots on a 26-point night. On Friday Horford had two pints after a career high 30 the previous game. Defense and pressure are keys to Boston's No. 1 ranked defense as the Bucks have shot 32.3 percent on 3-pointers in their wins, but just 25.7 percent in their losses. Jrue Holiday has defined the disparity, going 10 of 22 from deep in the wins, 5 of 22 in the losses. Celtics are 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings including 6-2 ATS at home. Take BOSTON! |
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05-13-22 | Grizzlies v. Warriors -8 | 96-110 | Win | 100 | 12 h 30 m | Show | |
Memphis at Golden State 10:00 ET Warriors (-) over Grizzlies- My heart wants to take Memphis so bad but I think the Warriors will be on the Warpath are their last performance when the lost by 39 and trailed at one time in the fourth quarter by 55 points. Although the Grizzlies were the higher seed the oddsmakers treated Golden State as if they were the favorites. Curry, Thompson and Green will take care of business tonight. Memphis has all the ATS trends in their favor including 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings but it shouldn't matter. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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05-13-22 | Grizzlies v. Warriors UNDER 218.5 | 96-110 | Win | 100 | 11 h 29 m | Show | |
Memphis at Golden State 10:00 ET Grizzlies/Warriors- (Under)- The Warriors have alternated over and unders their past seven games and after Memphis scored 134 points in the last meeting and they are 5-1 to the Under after a win of 10 points or more. I expect things will slow down at Golden State where these two are 6-1 Under in the last eight and Under is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings overall. The Warriors are ranked No. 3 in points allowed surrendering just 105.5 PPG and they have gone Under 4-1 in five games following a loss. Play UNDER! |
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05-13-22 | Celtics +1.5 v. Bucks | Top | 108-95 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
Boston at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Celtics (+) over Bucks- If you saw what I just saw in Game 5 it looks as though the Bucks can just turn it on any time they'd like...but we know what has happened in this series as these two battlers have alternated wins and losses and it's the Boston's turn to rise to the occasion. With Milwaukee's rating slipping even when the win as they are such meager favorites at home where they were 33-14 and just have to win. Celts are still No. 1 in overall defense and FG and 3-pt % allowed.and they are 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings including 5-0 ATS in Milwaukee. Take BOSTON! |
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05-12-22 | Suns v. Mavs +2 | Top | 86-113 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show |
Phoenix at Dallas 9:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Suns- This has been a home series all the way and I see no reason to expect anything different here no matter the margin of the previous game. Phoenix has won by 7, 20 and 30 points at home and on the road they have lost by 9 and 10. Chris Paul once again seems lost in the playoffs but teammate Devin Booker has picked up the slack hitting 50% (16-of-32) from 3-point range. 4-9 ATS last 13 games on one days rest and 2-6 ATS as road favorites last eight. Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in last six games as home underdogs and 18-7 ATS after a loss. Take DALLAS! |
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05-11-22 | Warriors v. Grizzlies +4.5 | Top | 95-134 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Golden State at Memphis 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- Memphis was 20-5 SU when Ja Morant was sidelined this regular season and are now 0-1 without him in the playoffs although they did 'cover' the number. It appeared the Grizzlies were going to pull off the upset on the road and would even the series but Stephen Curry with playoff guile scored 18 fourth quarter points as the Warriors outscored The Grizz by 10 points for the 101-98 'non-cover' win. Golden State is just 1-5 ATS in their last six playoffs games as favorites while the Grizzlies are 10-1 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-11-22 | Bucks v. Celtics -5 | 110-107 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Boston 7:00 ET Celtics (-) over Bucks- When I see the 'numbers' that the oddsmakers are laying out in this series it seems to me that they really like Boston. The 'lines' just seem so inviting to tale Milwaukee, after all they do have the best player on the floor. The Celtics are a bit long in the tooth at center with Al Horford but, has found new life and had a career postseason high 30 points in their Game 4 win. It us said that defense travels well and Boston who is #1 on defense points allowing 104.5 PPG as well as being number 1 in FG and 3-Pt FG's % allowed. They showed that by hounding Giannis who still managed 40 points and 18 rebounds but the Celts had too much balance. Take BOSTON! |
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05-10-22 | Mavs +6.5 v. Suns | 80-110 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 11 m | Show | |
Dallas at Phoenix 10:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Suns- Can Chris Paul play any worse...don't answer, but I don't think so. But, even without Paul the Suns are the No.1 team and having Devin Booker to pick up the slack. I the Mavericks Game 4 win they made 20 of 44 long range shots and it's great to play games in a comfortable environment. That where the Suns are tonight but defense travels well and Dallas has the No. 2 ranked defense in the NBA allowing just 104.7 and the Mavs are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall. Take DALLAS! |
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05-10-22 | 76ers +3.5 v. Heat | Top | 85-120 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Miami 7:30 ET 76ers (+) over Heat- He may not be the MVP but Joel Embiid in the most dominating player on the court when healthy and he is carrying the 76ers on his back. James harden showed signs of life last time out scoring 31 points while handing out nine assists. Miami of course has the fabulous Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro coming off the bench but the need more scoring balance as Kyle Lowry has been ineffective and is questionable. Most of the trends and money is moving toward the Heat and it's getting too hot for them. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-09-22 | Grizzlies +10.5 v. Warriors | 98-101 | Win | 100 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
Memphis at Golden State 10:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- It appears that the Grizzlies most dynamic player Ja Morant will be sidelined and the line would soar if he doesn't see action. Memphis has had an incredible season and have played a number of games without Morant and at one time were 21-2 without him. Memphis will have the return of Dillon Brooks to play after a one game suspension for 'breaking the code' and his presence will help pick-up the lack without Morant. Grizzlies are 12-4 ATS after a straight up loss and 16-7-1 in their last 24 games as underdogs. Warrior are 1-4 ATS in last five games as playoff favorites. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-09-22 | Celtics +1.5 v. Bucks | Top | 116-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Boston at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Celtics (+) over Bucks- Here we go again where the defending NBA Champions with the most dominating player in the league is hosting a game and yet with the line so short is the 'books' are saying that the Bucks need only to win the game to win the bet. It just looks too easy! Boston who is in dire need are 5-0-1 in their last six games as road underdogs and aren16-51 ATS in their last 22 road games and Milwaukee is just 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven home games. Take BOSTON! |
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05-08-22 | Heat +2 v. 76ers | 108-116 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 53 m | Show | |
Miami at Philadelphia 8:00 ET Heat (+) over 76ers- I've gone 3-0 ATS in their series and was all set to come back with the 76ers in Game 4 but with Joel Embiid no longer on the injured list they have been installed as a meager favorite. After winning by 20-points on Friday night holding Miami to their season low 79 points and are now favored by less than a field goal long or short. Even with Embiid less than 100% he has an impact and so does James Harden but, that is a their current Achilles heel. Harden just doesn't seem to be able to cut it anymore and doesn't look anything like the league's former top scorer although he was never a great post season player. Take MIAMI! |
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05-08-22 | Suns v. Mavs UNDER 214.5 | 101-111 | Win | 100 | 5 h 22 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Dallas 3:30 ET Suns /Mavericks- UNDER- Dallas held Phoenix to their lowest point total of the season and keep them under 50% shoot from the floor for the first time in the playoffs for the Suns after nine straight. The Under is 17-7 in the last 24 meetings in Dallas and the Suns are 21-6-1 Under in their last 28 games after a SU loss. Mavs No. 2 defense is Under 20-6 in last 26 as home underdogs. Play UNDER! |
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05-08-22 | Suns v. Mavs +2 | Top | 101-111 | Win | 100 | 5 h 26 m | Show |
Phoenix at Dallas 3:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Suns- Dallas came up with the win they needed in Game 3 and now have a chance to even the series at two wins apiece and they did it with defense the No. 2 ranked defense. Phoenix scored just 93 points and was held under 50% shooting from the field for the first time on the 2022 playoffs 11 points below the Mavericks defensive average. As veteran as the Suns are they are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 on 1 days rest and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games when road favorites. The Mavs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games and 20-8-1 ATS when playing on 1 days rest. Take DALLAS! |
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05-07-22 | Grizzlies +7 v. Warriors | 112-142 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 52 m | Show | |
Memphis at Golden State 8:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- Straight-up without any hitches I just love what I see out of Memphis and especially Ja Morant (DUH) but I do have great respect for the veteran Warriors. Golden State had one of their worst shooting days in Game Two and still were only defeated (as favorites) by a single point and that bothers me here as it only makes sense that they will shoot better upon return to their home comfort. But, what I see out of the Grizzlies makes me believe they can bring this one down to the final buzzer. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-07-22 | Celtics v. Bucks UNDER 213 | 101-103 | Win | 100 | 20 h 50 m | Show | |
Boston at Milwaukee 3:30 ET TOTAL Celtics/Bucks-UNDER- Okay here's the skinny. Boston is 10-1 to the 'Under' in their last 11 semifinal playoff games while the Bucks are 7-0 'Under' in their last seven games overall. Milwaukee is also 18-6 'Under' in their last 24 playoff games as favorites.. Remember the Celtics are Still No. 1 on defense allowing just 104.5 PPG as well as No 1 in FG and 3-point FG allowed. Play UNDER! |
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05-07-22 | Celtics +2 v. Bucks | Top | 101-103 | Push | 0 | 20 h 29 m | Show |
Boston at Milwaukee 3:30 ET Celtics (+) over Bucks- Having posted two winner in this series including Boston as my 'Highest-Rated' Megabucks winner in Game 2 I believe I can say that this 'line' is off the wall. In the, 'you have got to be kidding' department how in the world can the Bucks be such a small favorite at home. Everyone saw how dominate Milwaukee was in Game 1 and that is difficult to put out of your mind but, at home under a bucket and the line is dropping. The 'books' must believe that the Celtics have the answer to Giannis and with Middleton sidelined...take BOSTON! |
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05-06-22 | Suns v. Mavs -105 | 94-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 22 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Dallas 9:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Suns- Man oh man, it looks like after it seems like a lifetime of failures Chris Paul can play like a champion when it counts. Now, if he goes down with a Ben Simmons like injury and bows out of the playoffs it's one thing but he has been great. But, with the defensive minded Mavericks returning home 0-2 SU and ATS in this series but are 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games and 17-7 ATS after a SU loss. Luca Doncic will be his usual self and at home his role player should step up. Take DALLAS! |
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05-06-22 | Heat v. 76ers UNDER 210.5 | 79-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
Miami at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Heat/76ers- UNDER- With or without Joel Embiid the Sixers know that in order to turn things around it starts on defense. Miami still one of the tougher defensive team and are 6-1 Under in their last seven games overall and Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings. Play UNDER! |
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05-06-22 | Heat v. 76ers +3.5 | Top | 79-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
Miami at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Heat- The Heat is on! Miami is on a roll once against as the media and public keep underestimating them. As a 'Money Game' winner with them in the first two games I like the feel of playing against them and with the 0-2 team that most likely will return Joel Embiid. But, with or without him the 76ers are the side here. And of all people I wouldn't be surprised if James Harden actually shoots well and paces the Sixers. It is now or never...Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-04-22 | Mavs v. Suns UNDER 216.5 | 109-129 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 29 m | Show | |
Dallas at Phoenix 10:00 ET Mavs/Suns -UNDER- I know, with starts like Doncic, Paul, Booker and Jalen Brunson it's easy to imagine this game going over the total. After all Phoenix does average 114.8 ranking 6th and they are the No. 1 FG shooting team at 48.5%. And although the Suns are an 'Over' team they are 6-2 Under in their last eight playoff games and Dallas is 44-21 UNDER after loss. Play UNDER! |
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05-04-22 | Mavs +6.5 v. Suns | Top | 109-129 | Loss | -115 | 22 h 31 m | Show |
Dallas at Phoenix 10:00 ET Mavericks ()+) over Suns- Having used Phoenix as a Megabucks winner in Game 1 of this series I have no problem backing the Dallas here as I've been weary of them since they sent Porzingis packing. The Mavericks started the Utah series with Luca Doncic nursing an injury and have shown the defense travels well as they are ranked No. 2 allowing only 104.7. Without Porzingis whose heart was questioned their defense has risen to where they can win anytime with Luca carrying the offensive load. Although the Suns have dominated this series the Mavs are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 as road underdogs. Take DALLAS! |
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05-04-22 | 76ers v. Heat -8 | 103-119 | Win | 100 | 19 h 57 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over 76ers- It really is a shame that Embiid is down because the battle between him and Jimmy Butler could have been classic. I just don't like this Philadelphia team without Joel and especially of we have to rely on James Harden who never played well in the playoffs where he was good and he hasn't been all that of late. I'm wondering if the 76ers are resigned going back to Philadelphia down 0-2 with Embiid coming out of the shadows. Remember the Bucks were down 0-2 in every series last year and won them all. The thing about the Heat is their coaching and consistency and the are not highly regarded by the media despite being a No. 1 seed. Take MIAMI! |
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05-03-22 | Warriors v. Grizzlies +2 | 101-106 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show | |
Golden State at Memphis 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- I must admit that there is some spectacular play going on with Embiid and Giannis but my favorites are going head-to-head in this Game 2 between Stephen Curry and everybody's newest favorite Ja Morant. Golden State was able to pull out the Game 1 victory with key player Draymond Green ejected before the half. Like I said about the opening game of this series it seems strange that the No. 2 seed Memphis is an underdog at home. Warriors are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 playoff games as road favorites and the Grizzlies are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as home underdogs. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-03-22 | Bucks v. Celtics UNDER 216 | 86-109 | Win | 100 | 9 h 34 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Boston 7:00 ET Bucks/Celtics- UNDER- The high scoring Milwaukee Bucks ranked No. 3 averaging 115.5 PPG have gone UNDER the total in six straight games and the margins below the 'number' were incredible. Their last six games have gone 'under' the 'number' by 28.5, 9.5, 5, 30, 0.5 and 51. That's right 51-points under the total against the Bulls with the 'total' at 230 the Bucks won 93-86 in Game 2 non-cover victory. Boston is ranked No.1 on defense allowing only 104.5 PPG. Play the UNDER! |
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05-03-22 | Bucks v. Celtics -4.5 | Top | 86-109 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Boston 7:00 ET The Bucks played Game 1 in this series they way they closed out their Championship last year as they were just too physical for the Celtics. Even with Khris Middleton out the Milwaukees big bodies just were causing problems for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown who struggled for open looks. Giannis is unstoppable and Boston's Marcus Smart sustained an injury in Game 1 has his effectiveness should be questioned. The Celtics look like they don't have a chance so I have to have them. PLAY BOSTON! |
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05-02-22 | Mavs v. Suns -5.5 | Top | 114-121 | Win | 100 | 11 h 0 m | Show |
Dallas at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (-) over Mavericks- Both teams overcame the absence of their young superstars in tough first-round matchups. The Mavericks ousted the Utah Jazz, and the Suns survived the eighth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans, both winning in six games. But Dallas was without Luca Doncic and Phoenix was missing Devin Booker for three of the six contests. The Suns swept the season series 3-0 from the Mavericks, with two wins coming by eight points and the third by seven. Two of the games were in Phoenix, a November back-to-back that Doncic missed with a sprained left knee and ankle.The Suns are 21-8 ATS in the last 29 meetings including 7-3 ATS as hosts. Take PHOENIX! |
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05-01-22 | Warriors v. Grizzlies +2.5 | Top | 117-116 | Win | 100 | 6 h 57 m | Show |
Golden State at Memphis 3:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- Game One of this series already me scratching my head as to why the 2nd seed in the West is an underdog at home. Golden State the No. 3 seed took out Denver in five games and are at their strongest point physically with a healthy Draymond Green and Klay Thompson getting up to speed averaging 22.6 points in the playoffs. Meanwhile the Grizzlies are 8-1 ATS at home against teams with winning records and 5-1 as home underdogs and 4-1 against the Warriors in the last five meetings in Bluff City. Take MEMPHIS! |
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04-29-22 | Grizzlies v. Wolves +1.5 | Top | 114-106 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
Memphis at Minnesota 9:00 ET Timberwolves over Grizzlies- The oddsmaker is certainly giving Minnesota the seventh-seed plenty of respect as the No. 2 seed Memphis is barely favored in what could be a close out game for them. After blowing a 26-point lead in Game 3 the Timberwolves have rebounded with a pair of ATS wins eking out a 119-118 win at home and losing at the buzzer in Memphis 111-109. With the line where it is they are giving you a chance to just pick the winner...not so easy. The NBA's two top scoring teams go to a game 7. Take MINNESOTA |
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04-28-22 | Mavs v. Jazz +110 | Top | 98-96 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 45 m | Show |
Dallas at Utah 10:00 ET Jazz (+) over Mavericks- Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been dominant since returning from a calf injury that sidelined him for the first three games. The way Dallas has played for most of this series will require a very large bounce-back by Utah. Meanwhile, the Jazz have been about 'givin' up for dead' after the way Dallas has run through them in this series leading 3-1 and 4-0 ATS. Utah's most explosive scorer, Donovan Mitchell, declared himself ready to play Thursday night amid a leg injury. The Jazz are off the worst 3-point shooting game (3-30) in NBA Playoff history and they look to atone here. Take UTAH! |
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04-28-22 | Suns v. Pelicans +2.5 | 115-109 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 33 m | Show | |
Phoenix at New Orleans 7:30 ET Pelicans (-) over Suns- The Pelicans, who won elimination games against the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers in the play-in tournament, will try to force a Game 7 on Saturday night at Phoenix. The Suns moved to the brink of advancing with a 112-97 home victory in Game 5 on Thursday night. Mikal Bridges scored a career playoff-high 31 points, played 47 minutes and helped hold Pelicans leading scorer CJ McCollum to 7-of-22 shooting and their leading scorer Devin Booker has not played since coming away with a hamstring strain in the third quarter of Game 2 and they have lost twice in the series to the eighth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans. Suns are 1-5 after a straight up win and the Pels are 7-1 ATS after a SU loss. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-28-22 | 76ers -120 v. Raptors | 132-97 | Win | 100 | 6 h 11 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Toronto 7:00 ET 76ers (ML) over Raptors- No team in NBA history has ever won a playoff series after going down 0-3 but from what I hear with all the media crap is how Toronto is ready to perform the feat. The way I see it Joel Embiid was hurt and missed Game 4 and he returned injured and took a play-day off in Game 5 as the Raptors held a 56-36 advantage with points in the paint. This time around even James Harden gets the jobs done and the Sixers end this series here. Take PHILADELPHIA~ |
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04-27-22 | Bulls +12.5 v. Bucks | Top | 100-116 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
Chicago at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Bulls (+) over Bucks- The NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks are not messing around like last year's playoffs when they fell behind 0-2 in their opening and second round series as they have pounded the Bulls in the last two games taking a 3-1 series lead. Undermanned Chicago will be without All-Star Zach LaVine who entered the NBA safety protocol on Tuesday and Alex Caruso is in the league's concussion protocol after getting whacked in the face on Saturday. Still, this is an elimination game and the Bulls will scratch and claw The Bulls are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games in Milwaukee. Take CHICAGO! |
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04-26-22 | Pelicans +7 v. Suns | 97-112 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Phoenix 10:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Suns- Phoenix is the No. 1 seed in the West and they are tied 2-2 with the upstart Pelicans who got to this point with a pair off play-in victories over the Spurs and Clippers. New Orleans held the Suns hobbling Chris Paul to four points on 2-for-8 shooting while out-rebounding the Suns for the fourth straight game. Although the Pelicans haven't had much success in Phoenix they are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 road games overall and the Suns are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games as favorites. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-26-22 | Wolves +6 v. Grizzlies | 109-111 | Win | 100 | 6 h 43 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Memphis 7:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Grizzlies- Minnesota who blew a 26-point lead in Game 3 rebounded with a 119-118 win on Saturday to tie the series a 2-2. The NBA's Most Improved Player Ja Morant was frustrated in Game Four scoring just 11 points and is complaining about his failure to get to the free throw line and is feeling the affects of his knee injury which caused him to miss a stretch of 12 games at the end of the regular season. The trends and stuff say it is the Grizzlies turn to win but...take MINNESOTA! |
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04-26-22 | Hawks +7 v. Heat | Top | 94-97 | Win | 100 | 5 h 14 m | Show |
Atlanta at Miami 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Heat- To start with people are starting to realize just how good a coach Eric Spoelstra actually is as the Heat always seem to give you their best no matter who is healthy and what kind of line-up they have. But, of course the Key to the Heat's success now is Jimmy Butler who posted 36 points in Sunday's win while Atlanta top scorer Trae Young had just nine points after scoring just eight points in Game 1 of this series. The Hawks are 6-1 ATS following a SU loss and are desperate trailing 3-1 and facing elimination. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-25-22 | Jazz +3 v. Mavs | Top | 77-102 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
Utah at Dallas 9:30 ET Jazz (+) over Mavericks- An unusual twist has happened in this series as the impact of Dallas's Luka Doncic presence is huge. In all four previous games Utah has been the favorite including the first two in Dallas when Doncic was out. Upon his return in Game 4 at Utah the Mavs held a 4-point lead with 30 seconds remaining only to be bested by a lay-in at the buzzer. The 'price' seems short with Luca's return and maybe it's because Dallas is 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven playoff games. Take UTAH! |
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04-24-22 | Suns v. Pelicans +2.5 | Top | 103-118 | Win | 100 | 22 h 32 m | Show |
Phoenix at New Orleans 9:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Suns- New Orleans put up a good fight against the Suns on Game 3 but Phoenix without Devin Booker was able to weather the storm so to speak. But, the Pelicans have been 'game' playing tough since their horrid opening half of this series. The Suns are the number 1 seed and they were the best all season and they have had the better of it in the series but the Pelicans are 6-1 ATS in their last seven hames after a straight up loss and the Suns are 2-6 ATS as playoff favorites. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-23-22 | Celtics +3 v. Nets | 109-103 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Boston at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Celtics (+) over Nets- Talk about a smothering defense the Celtics No. 1 ranked 'D' is allowing just 104.5 PPG and have put the clamps down on Kevin Durant ho has struggled in both games at Boston culminating with an 0-10 performance in the second half of Game 2. In Game 1 five different passes lead to the winning basket for the Celts while it seems only two get to handle the ball in a five-man game. Nets may have to return of Ted Simmons in Game 4 while center Robert Williams is back on defense. Take BOSTON! |
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04-22-22 | Suns v. Pelicans +2 | Top | 114-111 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 30 m | Show |
Phoenix at New Orleans 9:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Suns- This New Orleans club for one reason or another has been a 'money maker' for 'us' and I see no reason to get off what has worked so well this season. They seemed to have picked up their step since CJ McCollum arrived and believe that they can compete with anybody in the league. The Suns are the best team in the NBA but have a history of falling short when more is expected from them and with Chris Paul around you well, are waiting for the shoe to drop. Phoenix is just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games as favorites and 0-4 ATS as road favorites while the Pelicans are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 playoff games as underdogs. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-21-22 | Warriors v. Nuggets +2.5 | Top | 118-113 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 24 m | Show |
Golden State at Denver 10:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Warriors- With Steph Curry coming off the bench Golden State has cruised to a pair of home playoff wins over Denver who's top two players Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are sidelined.after their convincing victories the Warriors look very inviting laying less than a field goal short or long. But the Nuggets are a playoff team that won 48 games and can play tough going 5-1 ATS in their last six as underdogs. Look for MVP Nikola Jokic to make his presence felt and for the Nuggets and the Warriors are 0-4-2 ATS in their last six playoff games as road favorites. Take DENVER! |
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04-21-22 | Mavs v. Jazz -6.5 | 126-118 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 18 m | Show | |
Dallas at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (-) over Mavericks- I would have to think that there would be a world of difference if Luca Doncic isn't able to suit up for the Mavericks although they have shown that they can win without him. In that victory Jalen Brunson went off for a career-best 41 points, the Mavericks set a franchise playoff record with 22 3-pointers (compared to just 11 triples for the Jazz), and Dallas only turned the ball over three times as Utah's perimeter defense struggled to contain drivers and failed to close out on outside shooters. But Dallas is 2-5 ATS as playoff underdogs and the Jazz are 7-3 ATS as home playoff favorites.This time it will be different.Take UTAH! |
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04-21-22 | Grizzlies v. Wolves +2 | Top | 104-95 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
Memphis at Minnesota 7:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Grizzlies- The NBA's two top scoring teams have not disappointed anyone with the pair of blowout wins my each side. But, what we saw out of the Timberwolves Anthony Edwards and the Grizzlies Ja Morant along with their more than capable supporting cast should make for a great series the rest of the way. The thing I like about this Minnesota team is they don't back down from anybody as they have shown their grit by going 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 following a straight-up loss. Take MINNESOTA! |
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04-20-22 | Nets v. Celtics -3 | Top | 107-114 | Win | 100 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Boston 7:00 ET Celtics (-) over Nets- Ball movement of the ball was the key in the final moments of Boston's Game 1 win scoring the winning bucket after four passes before the winning lay in. Brooklyn hung tough and made a solid run and actually took the lead late behind a fabulous fourth quarter by Kyrie Irving who scored 18 points in the final period. Only to have Kevin Durant miss what would have been the game clinching shot just moments before the Celtics score. They do it again taking a 2-0 with a win and cover. Take BOSTON! |
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04-19-22 | Pelicans +9.5 v. Suns | Top | 125-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
New Orleans at Phoenix 10:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Suns- New Orleans like the start to their season (1-12) got off on the wrong foot Sunday in their first Playoff game in Phoenix. At the beginning they were tentative and seemed overwhelmed falling behind by 23-points at one point. And like in the regular season the played well after they regained their footing they were quite respectable as they shot 22.4% in the opening quarter and ended near 40%. Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as favorites with that win coming their last time out. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-18-22 | Nuggets +7.5 v. Warriors | Top | 106-126 | Loss | -120 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Denver at Golden State 10:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Warriors- A special thanks goes out to the Warriors who were Saturday's Megabucks and only winner in the NBA weekend. While everyone's eyes and mind included were on the return of Stephen Curry 22-year old Jordan Poole sole the show scoring 30 points in his playoff debut. Denver's Nikola Jokic had another MVP night in Game One but Golden State just ran too deep. The Nuggets are 5-1 ATS after a loss of 10 points or more and they are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games and the Warriors are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as home favorites. Take DENVER! |
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04-17-22 | Pelicans +10.5 v. Suns | Top | 99-110 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 25 m | Show |
New Orleans at Phoenix 9:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Suns- The thing about this New Orleans squad is the way they have hung together despite having to play the entire season without Zion Williamson and overcoming a 1-12 start to make the playoffs. The Pelicans posted a pair of play-in come-from -behind victories over San Antonio and the L.A. Clippers and are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 road games including 10-4 ATS as road underdogs. Phoenix may not be taking the Pelicans all that seriously and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as favorites and just 3-7 ATS hosting the Pels. Take NEW ORLEANS! |