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04-21-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Los Angeles Clippers UNDER 212.5 | 98-138 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 42 m | Show | |
6* NBA "Total" Annihilator on Clippers/Warriors Under 212.5 The Key: There is some overwhelming history supporting this play on the UNDER. First off, You want to play the UNDER on any team that has gone over the total in 3 consecutive games or more when they are matched up against an opponent that has gone over in 4 or more consecutive games. Doing so has produced a 67-29 mark the last five seasons. If the total is set at 200 or higher, the above system tightens up to 39-16. In addition, you want to take the UNDER on any team when the total is 200 or higher that is seeking revenge for an upset defeat if the matchup features teams with winning percentages of 60% to 75%. Doing so has produced a 33-7 mark the last five seasons. Lastly, playing the UNDER on home teams when the total is 210 or higher that have failed to cover the spread in two of their last three games, provided they have a winning record and are playing a winning team, has produced a 45-18 mark the last five seasons. These teams combined for 214 points in Game 1, but we've seen 209 total points or less in six of their seven previous meetings. Take the Under. |
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04-21-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Los Angeles Clippers -7.5 | Top | 98-138 | Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Clippers -7.5 The Key: The Clippers have been an outstanding investment in bounce-back spots at 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games following a loss. Plus, they are 12-2 ATS this season following an upset loss and have won by an average of 11.2 points in these games. They are also 13-3 ATS this season when seeking revenge for an upset loss and have won these contests by an average of 11.3 points. The home team is still 7-1 in the last 8 meetings with the 7 wins coming by an average of 14.14 points. Lay the number.
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04-20-14 | Washington Wizards v. Chicago Bulls -4.5 | 102-93 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 58 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Bulls -4.5 The Key: After losing the season's first two meetings in January, Chicago flexed its muscles with a 96-78 victory at Washington earlier this month. Despite the big win, the Bulls will not be overlooking Washington because it defeated them by 14 on this floor earlier this season. Chicago has edges in playoff experience, on defense and in the coaching box. Consider that Thibodeau is 205-107 and has led the Bulls to the playoffs in all four seasons. Wittman is in the postseason for the first time. You want to fade underdogs that are seeking revenge for a double-digit home loss when they are matched up against an opponent off a road loss. Doing so has produced a 95-60 ATS mark the last five seasons. Lay the points. |
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04-20-14 | Dallas Mavericks v. San Antonio Spurs UNDER 206.5 | 85-90 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
7* NBA Total of the Week on Mavs/Spurs Under 206.5 The Key: In four regular-season meetings between these two, we've seen total scores of 223, 202, 218 and 209. That's good for an average total score of 213 points. However, we are getting a number much lower than that here. Clearly, odds makers are begging for the money to come in on the OVER, but we won't oblige them. Dallas lost all four regular-season matchups, and its three-point defense was a big reason why. It allowed the Spurs to connect on 42 of 97 three-point attempts and were minus 54 points from beyond the arc. Head coach Rick Carlisle knows his team must do a much better job defending the three to have a shot in this series, and that is what I expect from the start. You want to play the UNDER on all teams like Dallas that are playing four games or less in 10 days, provided they have a win percentage of 51% to 60% and are playing a winning team. Doing so has produced a 75-31 mark the last five seasons. The UNDER is 11-4 in the Spurs' last 15 games overall, 5-2 in their last seven home games, 8-3 in the last 11 home games versus Dallas and 6-2 in their last eight first round NBA playoff contests. Take the Under. |
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04-19-14 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Oklahoma City Thunder -7 | 86-100 | Win | 100 | 13 h 23 m | Show | |
6* NBA Bailout on Thunder -7 The Key: The Thunder were knocked out of the playoffs in five games by Memphis last season, and they will be looking to send a message from the jump that it won't happen again. The Grizzlies have been a bad investment on the road where they are 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine and 1-8 ATS in their last nine versus teams that have a winning home record. The Thunder, meanwhile, have been a strong investment at home where they are 8-2-2 ATS in their last 12 and 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 versus teams with winning road marks. Memphis didn't have to deal with Russell Westbrook in last year's series, but it isn't so fortunate this time around. The Thunder won three of four regular-season meetings with the victories coming by 10.3 points on average. The favorite is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings. Lay the points. |
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04-19-14 | Atlanta Hawks v. Indiana Pacers -7.5 | Top | 101-93 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Pacers -7.5 The Key: The Pacers are the superior team in this matchup, especially on their home floor where they are 35-6. The Hawks are just 14-28 on the road. After winning six consecutive home games in the series by an average of 13.7 points, the Pacers were embarrassed 107-88 by the Hawks Apr. 6. Because of that loss, they won't be overlooking Atlanta here. In fact, they'll be out to send a message from the start. You might recall that Indiana met Atlanta in the first round of last season's playoffs, and the Pacers won each of their three home games in that series by 17, 15 and 23 points. The Hawks have been notoriously bad on the road in the postseason, going 10-27 ATS in road playoffs games since 1996 with an average losing margin of 12.7 points. Lay the points. |
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04-16-14 | Chicago Bulls v. Charlotte Bobcats +1 | 86-91 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Bobcats +1 The Key: The Bulls have already locked up home-court advantage in the first round so they don't have as much to play for as Charlotte, which would like to land the No. 6 seed to avoid Miami. The Bobcats have been a nice investment against the Central division at 6-0 ATS in their last six. They have also been an outstanding investment at home where they are 15-5-1 ATS in the last 21. It is also worth noting that Charlotte is 13-1 ATS this season when matched up against teams with a win percentage of 51% to 60% and has defeated these foes by an average score of 101.5 to 98.2. Take Charlotte. |
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04-14-14 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Phoenix Suns -2 | Top | 97-91 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 41 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Suns -2
The Key: This is a must-win game for Phoenix, which needs the "W" to keep its playoff hopes alive. In addition, the Suns have lost their last two games as well as three prior meetings with Memphis this season so we will see them playing desperate basketball tonight. The Grizzlies have an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot with a win, but I don't think they'll have enough left in the tank after playing yesterday. Plus, the Grizzlies are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 road games and 0-8 ATS in their last eight road games versus a team with a winning home record. Lay the points. |
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04-13-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Indiana Pacers -1.5 | Top | 97-102 | Win | 100 | 4 h 5 m | Show |
7* NBA Game of the Month on Pacers -1.5
The Key: This game means a lot more to Indiana, which still has a chance to earn home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Thunder are locked into the No. 2 position in the West so their focus turns to making sure they are healthy entering the playoffs. The Pacers have struggled down the stretch and are looking to carry some much-needed momentum into the postseason. A win here would do a lot for their confidence. The Thunder crushed Indiana in December so the Pacers will have added motivation today. The Thunder are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games versus a team with a winning home record. You want to back teams like Indiana that have failed to cover in 12 or more of their last 15 games when they are up against a team that has covered 5 or 6 of their last 7. Doing so has produced a 68-34 ATS mark since 1996. Take Indiana. |
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04-12-14 | Boston Celtics v. Cleveland Cavaliers -8 | 111-99 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Cavaliers -8
The Key: Motivated by last night's loss to lowly Milwaukee, and further fueled by losses in each of the season's first two meetings with Boston, Cleveland will be all business when it takes the floor tonight. The Cavaliers are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games following a loss, and they'll be happy to be home where they are 6-1 ATS in their last seven and 4-0 ATS in their last four against Boston. The Celtics have been atrocious on the road where they are 0-13 in their last 13 with an average losing margin of 9.3 points. Lay the points. |
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04-11-14 | Detroit Pistons +10.5 v. Chicago Bulls | Top | 98-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Pistons +10.5
The Key: The Bulls are being overvalued here. You want to fade Friday double-digit home favorites after four consecutive wins or more as doing so has produced a 24-9 ATS mark the last five seasons. You also want to fade double-digit favorites that have held their last two opponents to 90 points or less if they are matched up against a team off a loss of 20 points or more as doing so has produced a 53-23 ATS mark since 1996. In addition, double-digit road underdogs off a double-digit loss to a division foe are 25-5 ATS the last five seasons in games taking place in the second half of the season. The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings, and I expect this trend to continue. Take the points. |
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04-10-14 | Denver Nuggets v. Golden State Warriors UNDER 214.5 | 100-99 | Win | 100 | 12 h 11 m | Show | |
6* NBA "Total" Annihilator on Nuggets/Warriors Under 214.5
The Key: The Nuggets combined with the Rockets for 239 points last night. The Warriors combined with the Jazz for 234 points in their last game. And, the Nuggets and Warriors combined for 239 points on this floor the last time they met. Despite the recent efforts of these teams, and the result of their last matchup, we are seeing a number of only 214.5. This tells me the books want the money on the Over. Golden State has quietly been locking down opponents on its home floor, holding the last five visitors to an average of 90.4 points. Having had three days of rest prior to this game, I expect a fresh Golden State squad to be strong defensively again, and it will only help their cause that Denver used a lot of energy in last night's win. Even with a 130-point outburst against Utah in their last home game, the Warriors are averaging only 101.2 points over their last five at home. The Under is 38-15 in the Warriors' last 53 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and 37-15-1 in their last 53 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. The Under is 19-7-1 in the Warriors' last 27 games when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game and 12-5 in their last 17 games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. The Under is 16-7-1 in Golden State's last 24 overall and 13-6-1 in its last 20 home games. Take the Under. |
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04-09-14 | Brooklyn Nets v. Orlando Magic +5.5 | 111-115 | Win | 100 | 7 h 31 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Magic +5.5
The Key: This is a bad situation for Brooklyn, which is coming off an emotional win in Miami last night that gave it the season sweep over the Heat. It will be mighty hard for the Nets to get up for a second road game in as many nights against the lowly Magic, especially when it looks like they're locked into the fifth seed as they trail the Raptors and Bulls by two games with just five remaining. The Magic are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games while the Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Orlando is 9-1 ATS in home games this season when checking in with 12 losses or more in their last 15 games. It is 9-1 ATS this season as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6.0 points. The home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Take the points. |
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04-09-14 | Charlotte Bobcats v. Washington Wizards -5 | Top | 94-88 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 51 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Wizards -5
The Key: Motivated by Saturday's ugly 96-78 loss to Chicago, and further fueled by two straight losses to Charlotte, Washington will take care of business tonight. This is a game the Wizards need. They would fall into a tie with Charlotte with a loss and would also lose the tiebreaker. The Wizards lost 100-94 in Charlotte Mar. 31, but they are 19-5 ATS this season when seeking revenge for a loss where they gave up 100 points or more. The Bobcats are just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 road games versus a team with a winning home record. Lay the points. |
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04-08-14 | Detroit Pistons v. Atlanta Hawks UNDER 209.5 | 102-95 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
6* NBA "Total" Annihilator on Pistons/Hawks Under 209.5
The Key: The Hawks fit into a strong "Under" system here. You want to play the "Under" when the total is 200.0 or higher on teams like Atlanta that are off 3 consecutive Overs if they are matched up against an opponent that's off 4 or more consecutive Overs. Doing so has produced a 38-16 mark the last 5 seasons. We've seen an average total line of 209.4 in these games but just 205.5 total points scored on average. Atlanta really tightened the screws defensively in its last two games against Cleveland and Indiana, and I expect it to continue its inspired play at the defensive end as it tries to hang on to the final playoff spot in the East. Detroit doesn't have anything left to play for other than pride, and I expect to see it get up for this game as it tries to end a 10-game skid in Atlanta. The Pistons should also benefit at the defensive end from having had the last two days off. Take the Under. |
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04-06-14 | Memphis Grizzlies +7.5 v. San Antonio Spurs | 92-112 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Grizzlies +7.5
The Key: The knee-jerk reaction might be to back the Spurs as they look to bounce back following their first loss since Feb. 21, especially since they are up against a team they have had a great deal of success against. I'm resisting that reaction as the Spurs are just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a loss, which tells me they aren't overly motivated by losses and odds makers inflate their lines following defeats. The Grizzlies are an impressive 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600. They've lost 9 straight in San Antonio, but the last two defeats there came by only 4 and 7 points, respectively. Memphis can't afford to let up as it is in a tight race with Dallas and Phoenix for the final two playoff spots in the West. Plus, it will be extremely motivated here as it goes up against a team that it was swept by in last year's playoffs and has won each of this season's three meetings. You want to back road teams that have failed to cover the spread in 6 straight games or more if they have a win percentage of 51-60% and are playing a winning team. Doing so has produced a 23-5 ATS mark since 1996. Take the points. |
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04-05-14 | Charlotte Bobcats v. Cleveland Cavaliers -3 | Top | 96-94 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
7* NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month on Cavaliers -3
The Key: I love the Cavs in this highly motivated spot. Not only did they lay an egg in Atlanta last night, but they have lost each of the season's first three meetings with the Bobcats. Plus, they are hanging on to playoff hopes by a thread and must get this one to have a chance. You want to take all teams when the line is +3 to -3 that are seeking revenge for 3 straight losses to an opponent if that opponent is off back-to-back covers as a favorite. Doing so has produced a 77-40 ATS mark since 1996. The Cavaliers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a loss, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games and 9-0 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The Bobcats are a terrible 17-42 ATS in their last 59 games when playing without a day of rest. Take Cleveland. |
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04-04-14 | Dallas Mavericks v. Los Angeles Lakers +8 | 107-95 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 12 m | Show | |
6* NBA Bailout on Lakers +8
The Key: This is a letdown spot for the Mavs following last night's big win over the Clippers. They've posted a pair of lopsided victories over the Lakers this season so they won't be nearly as focused as they were last night even though they are in a tight playoff race. The Mavericks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win, 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS win and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games versus a team with a home winning percentage of less than .400. They've won 3 of their last 4 at home and have recent home wins over the Thunder, Knicks and Suns. They are 20-11 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses this season. Take the points as LA keeps this one within the number. |
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04-04-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Houston Rockets -2.5 | Top | 107-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
7* NBA Western Conference Game of the Month on Rockets -2.5
The Key: Motivated by three consecutive defeats and further fueled by losses in each of the season's first three meetings with Oklahoma City, Houston will get back in the win column tonight. This is a letdown spot for the Thunder following last night's big win over the Spurs. Now, they hit the road where they are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 with losses to the Suns, Lakers and Mavs during this stretch. The Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games with wins over Miami, Indiana and Portland during this stretch. The Rockets are also 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games versus a team with a road winning percentage greater than .600. It looks like Dwight Howard will miss another game, but the Thunder are expected to be without Russell Westbrook and Kendrick Perkins. Regardless of who suits up, I believe Houston will play with more desperation because it needs this game more. Lay the points. |
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04-03-14 | Dallas Mavericks +4.5 v. Los Angeles Clippers | 113-107 | Win | 100 | 12 h 1 m | Show | |
6* NBA Bailout on Mavericks +4.5
The Key: I'll grab the points with a Dallas team that has performed well on the road and in bounce-back spots and is in must-win mode as it tries to make the postseason. The Mavericks are 43-18 ATS in their last 61 road games, including 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games versus a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600. The Mavericks are also 38-13 ATS in their last 51 games following a loss. The Clippers are playing their second game in as many days and used a lot of energy to come back from 17 down against the Suns last night. They are just 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games against Dallas. Take the points. |
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04-03-14 | San Antonio Spurs v. Oklahoma City Thunder -3.5 | Top | 94-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER on Thunder -3.5
The Key: San Antonio's winning streak comes to an end tonight. The Spurs are playing their second game in as many nights, their third in four days and fifth in seven days. Oklahoma City will be the fresher side as it has had the last three days off. The Spurs have struggled with Oklahoma City, losing the last four meetings by an average of 9.3 points. They are 0-6 SU and ATS in their last six games at OKC, losing them by 11.0 points on average. They are 1-9-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings overall. Thunder are 6-1-2 ATS in their last nine home games and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games versus a team with a road winning percentage of greater than .600. The most important thing to the Spurs right now is to enter the postseason rested and healthy. I don't see Popovich giving big minutes to his key guys in the second game of a back-to-back just to get a win. San Antonio is confident in its abilities and should secure the best record in the league regardless of what happens here. This game means more to a Thunder team that wants to make a statement that it's still the team to beat. Lay the points. |
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04-02-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Phoenix Suns -2.5 | 112-108 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 56 m | Show | |
6* NBA Bailout on Suns -2.5
The Key: Off an ugly loss to the Lakers, out for revenge for two straight losses to the Clippers and playing to hang on to a playoff spot, the Suns will be extremely hungry when they take the floor tonight. The Suns are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a loss of more than 10 points and 22-6 ATS in their last 28 games following an ATS loss. They are also 17-8 ATS this season when playing with double revenge. Take Phoenix. |
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04-02-14 | Brooklyn Nets v. New York Knicks -2 | Top | 81-110 | Win | 100 | 8 h 58 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Knicks -2
The Key: The Knicks will be the more motivated team tonight as they are on the outside of the playoff picture, and they were crushed 103-80 on this floor the last time they met the Nets. New York is an awesome 27-9 ATS since 1996 when seeking revenge for a home loss of 20 points or more. The Nets won at home against Houston last night but are 5-11 this season in the second game of a back-to-back. The Knicks are playing a third game in four days but will benefit from playing at home. They are 19-7 ATS under coach Woodson in home games when playing a third game in four days. Take New York. |
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04-01-14 | Houston Rockets v. Brooklyn Nets UNDER 210 | Top | 96-105 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
7* NBA Total of the Week on Rockets/Nets Under 210
The Key: You want to play the UNDER on any team (Houston) after two or more consecutive OVERS if they are matched up against a team off five or more consecutive OVERS. Doing so has produced a 59-27 record the last five seasons. You also want to take the UNDER on home teams when the total is 200 or higher if they've gone OVER the total by 36 points or more in their last five games and if they have a win percentage between 51-60%. Doing so has produced a 76-36 record the last five seasons. Houston is 8-1 UNDER this season after a combined score of 215 points or more in two straight games. Brooklyn is 10-1 UNDER in home games since 1996 after scoring 105 points or more in three straight games. Take the UNDER. |
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03-31-14 | San Antonio Spurs v. Indiana Pacers +4.5 | 103-77 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 13 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Indiana Pacers +4.5
The Key: San Antonio is the hottest team in the NBA. It lost to the Pacers at home by 11 points earlier this season, but getting revenge won't be easy. You want to fade teams that are seeking revenge for a home loss to an opponent when they are off a cover as a double-digit favorite. Doing so has produced a 42-16 ATS mark since 1996. You also want to go against teams seeking revenge for a loss where they allowed 110 points or more if the team they are up against is off an upset loss to a division opponent. Doing so has produced a 42-11 ATS mark the last five seasons. The Spurs are having another spectacular season but are just 1-9 ATS against teams with a win percentage above .700 this season. The Pacers are 14-4 ATS in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons. Take the points. |
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03-29-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Houston Rockets -2 | Top | 118-107 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 55 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk of the Week on Rockets -2
The Key: This is bad spot for the Clippers, who are playing their third road game in four days. Fatigue will be an issue for them. Houston will be the much fresher side as it will be playing for just the second time in five days. Not only do the Rockets have the edge in terms of freshness, but also in terms of motivation. Houston has lost each of the season's first three meetings and will be leaving it all on the floor to avoid the season sweep. The Rockets have been unstoppable at home of late. They are 11-0 in their last 11 home games, winning them by an average of 14.6 points. Lay the number. |
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03-28-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Brooklyn Nets -9 | Top | 97-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
7* NBA Blowout Game of the Week on Nets -9
The Key: The Nets need to overcome a 2 1/2-game deficit to either Atlantic Division-leading Toronto or Chicago to secure home-court advantage in the East, and they want home court. Back home and further motivated by back-to-back overtime defeats, Brooklyn will take care of business tonight. The Nets are 11-0 in their last 11 home games, winning them by an average of 11.4 points. The Nets are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games, 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games versus a team with a road winning percentage less than .400, 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games versus a team with a winning percentage below .400 and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a loss. Lay the points. |
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03-26-14 | Phoenix Suns v. Washington Wizards +2.5 | 99-93 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 25 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Wizards +2.5
The Key: The Suns are fighting for a playoff spot so motivation is not an issue. However, fatigue will be. This is their third road game in four days, and it comes against a Washington team that has had the last two days off. The Wizards have had Phoenix's number of late, going 3-0 SU and ATS in the last three meetings with a 12.3-point average margin of victory. When the line is +3 to -3, you want to fade teams seeking revenge for a loss to an opponent if the opponent checks in off a road loss. Doing so has produced a 236-142 ATS mark the last five seasons. This system is 26-12 ATS on the season. The Suns have been very good on the road this season, but Washington is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 home games versus teams that have a winning road record. Take Washington. |
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03-25-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Orlando Magic +5 | 85-95 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Magic +5
The Key: This is a tough situation for Portland. Last night, the Trail Blazers spent a lot of energy erasing a 17-point deficit against Miami only to come up two points short when Damian Lillard's potential game-tying layup was blocked with just over a second to go. It will be very difficult for the Blazers to get up for this one physically and emotionally following such a tough loss. Portland is just 3-7 in its last 10 games overall and 4-12 in its last 16 on the road. The Magic have quietly been competitive at home where they have won or lost by five points or fewer in 11 of their last 13. They are 10-3 ATS during this span. Portland won the first meeting 110-94, but the final score is misleading as Orlando led the game 75-71 before being outscored 39-19 in the fourth. I don't see Portland having enough left in the take for another fourth-quarter explosion, especially on the road this time around. Plus, the Blazers are expected to be without LaMarcus Aldridge, who had 36 points in that contest. The Magic have had a day of rest, and they don't play again until Friday so they will leave it all on the floor to avoid a 10th straight loss and get a little revenge. Portland is playing its third road game in four days and has games Thursday and Friday against tough opponents so it very well could be looking to conserve some energy here. The underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take the points. |
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03-24-14 | Phoenix Suns v. Atlanta Hawks +1.5 | 102-95 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 39 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Hawks +1.5
The Key: This isn't a good situation for Phoenix. It will be very difficult for the Suns to avoid a letdown after expending a lot of energy to erase a 22-point deficit against the Timberwolves yesterday. Phoenix is fighting to make the playoffs, but the Hawks are fighting to hang onto the eight-seed, and I expect them to be a little bit hungrier following back-to-back defeats. Atlanta blew a late double-digit lead against Toronto yesterday, getting outscored 36-15 in the fourth. That ugly collapse along with a 129-120 loss in Phoenix earlier this month assures me the Hawks will come ready to play this evening. Atlanta is on a 53-33 ATS run at home when seeking revenge for a loss where it gave up 110 points or more. Take Atlanta. |
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03-22-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Charlotte Bobcats +1 | 94-124 | Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Bobcats +1
The Key: Motivated by back-to-back defeats and a humiliating 30-point loss at Portland in the season's first meeting, Charlotte will take care of business at home in this advantageous spot. The Bobcats have had the last two days off to gear up for this revenge game, and they are a strong 6-2 ATS in their last eight games when playing on two days' rest. They are also 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 home games with wins over Indiana, Memphis and Dallas during this span. They also have home wins over Golden State and the Clippers this season and are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 versus the Western Conference. The Trail Blazers are struggling on the road where they are 4-10 in their last 14. They have had just one day off since beating Washington and spent it traveling. The Trail Blazers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a win of more than 10 points. Take Charlotte. |
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03-21-14 | Denver Nuggets v. Dallas Mavericks -7.5 | Top | 106-122 | Win | 100 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Mavericks -7.5
The Key: Off a loss to Minnesota and with the Nets, Thunder and Clippers on deck, this is a game a Dallas team that is fighting to hang on to a playoff spot has to have. It's also a game it wants badly. The Mavs have lost each of the season's first three meetings so it will be lacking no effort and focus here. The Mavs have been an unbelievable investment in bounce-back spots. They are 37-14 ATS in their last 51 games following a SU loss and 43-16 ATS in their last 59 games following an ATS loss. Lay the points. |
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03-19-14 | Toronto Raptors v. New Orleans Pelicans +2 | 107-100 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Pelicans +2
The Key: This is a terrible situation for Toronto. The Raptors are playing their second road game in as many nights and were pushed to overtime last night so fatigue will definitely be an issue. They are on a 0-5 run in the second game of a back-to-back and have lost these games by 4.4 points on average. New Orleans has had the benefit of two days' rest and is 4-0 ATS in its last four games when playing on two days' rest. You want to fade teams like Toronto that allow 92.0-98.0 ppg when they're matched up with a team that gives up 102.0 ppg or more if they have combined with their opponents to score 215 points or more in two straight games. Doing so has produced a 21-4 ATS mark the last five seasons. Take the Pelicans. |
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03-18-14 | Miami Heat v. Cleveland Cavaliers +10 | 100-96 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Cavaliers +10
The Key: No Kyrie Irving for Cleveland tonight, and we are getting a good number as a result. Irving is expected to miss at least two weeks, but I don't see Cleveland packing it in. The Cavs are still in the hunt for the final playoff spot in the East. Plus, they always seem to get up for Miami. The Heat have won nine straight in the series, but five of the last six meetings have been decided by seven points or less. Four of these were decided by four points or fewer. Miami is off a big win over Houston but is 9-23-2 ATS in its last 34 games following a cover. The Heat are also a soft 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games versus a team with a losing record. The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Take the points. |
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03-17-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Denver Nuggets +4.5 | 100-110 | Win | 100 | 13 h 57 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Nuggets +4.5
The Key: The Clippers play uptempo basketball. And, even though they ran away with a 22-point win over Cleveland last night, the starters still logged big minutes. Now, L.A. travels to Denver's high altitude on no rest, and I expect fatigue to be an issue. The Nuggets have had a day off and will be the fresher side. Plus, they have had no problem beating the Clippers at home where they have won 12 of 14, including three in a row. One of the two losses came by only four points so Denver is on a 13-1 ATS run in the series in terms of the 4.5-point spread posted for this game. The home team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings overall. The Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last four games versus a team with a winning record. They are also 11-1 ATS in home games the last two seasons versus very good teams that outscore their opponents by 6.0 points per game or more. They have won these games by an average score of 103.8 to 98.0. Take the points. |
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03-17-14 | Phoenix Suns v. Brooklyn Nets -4 | 95-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Nets -4
The Key: We'll fade the Suns in what is a rough situation. They are playing the second game of a road back-to-back as well as a third road game in four days. The Nets will be the fresher side as they have had a day of rest since their last game, and they had two days of rest prior to that one. To go along with fresh legs, Brooklyn will be motivated. It lost its last game in Washington but is on a 5-0 ATS run following defeat with an average winning margin of 12.4 points. All five wins came by at least six points. The Nets are also on a 7-0 ATS run at home with a 12.3-point average margin of victory in these games. Lay the points. |
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03-16-14 | Golden State Warriors -1.5 v. Portland Trail Blazers | 113-112 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 55 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Warriors -1.5
The Key: After blowing a 16-point lead in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, the Warriors held a team meeting. "You could tell people care. The fact that a lot of guys talked and voiced their commitment to what we're trying to do is good," said Stephen Curry about the meeting. I expect maximum effort here following Friday's collapse against a team the Warriors are chasing. Golden State hasn't lost three in a row since November. It has lost consecutive games four times since then and has managed to win the game directly following each time by an average of 9.5 points. Coincidentally, it defeated Portland by 15 the last time it was trying to avoid a three-game slide. The Warriors also catch Portland at a good time. The Trail Blazers are struggling and are expected to be without LaMarcus Aldridge. Plus, the first home game back after a lengthy road trip is often a letdown spot, and that's been the case for Portland, which is 0-8 ATS under coach Stotts in home games after playing 4 consecutive road games. Lay the points. |
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03-15-14 | Denver Nuggets v. Atlanta Hawks -6 | Top | 92-97 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk of the Month on Hawks -6
The Key: This is a bad situation for the Nuggets, who are playing their second road game in as many nights and their fifth road game in seven days. To make matters worse, this is a major sandwich game after a huge win over Miami and with the Clippers in town Monday. Atlanta will be the far fresher side as it has had a day of rest and is playing for just the second time in five days. The Hawks are also extremely motivated as they look to hold onto the eighth and final playoff spot. Denver has been a dead fade in the second game of back-to-backs, going just 2-10 ATS in its last 12. You also want to fade underdogs 42 games or more into the season that have gone over the total in two consecutive games or more in a matchup between teams that give up 102.0 ppg or more. Doing so has produced a 61-26 ATS mark since 1996, including an 11-2 ATS mark the last three seasons. Teams fitting this system have lost by 10.8 points on average, and I'm expecting a double-digit win from the Hawks. |
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03-11-14 | Houston Rockets v. Oklahoma City Thunder -4 | 98-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Thunder -4
The Key: I expect Oklahoma City to cover this number behind a strong defensive performance. The Thunder check in off back-to-back defeats on the road where they gave up 128 points and 114 points, respectively. They allowed an average of 49.7% shooting in the two losses, which is unacceptable for a team that is holding foes to 43.5% shooting on the season. After losing to the lowly Lakers in their last game, we can expect maximum effort tonight. Oklahoma City is 45-26 ATS after two or more consecutive losses and 26-11 ATS off an upset loss on the road under coach Brooks. The Rockets are rolling. They've won five in a row with three of the wins against Miami, Indiana and Portland, but these three were at home. The road hasn't been as kind versus good teams. Recently, they have an eight-point loss in LA against the Clippers and also lost on the road to the Clippers by 19 earlier in the season. They have a 117-86 loss in Oklahoma City as well as a 114-81 loss in Indiana this season. They are just 2-4 this season in their road games versus teams (Clippers, Thunder, Spurs, Pacers) I consider to be elite. Both wins came against the Spurs, and the four losses came by an average of 22.8 points. The Thunder have had the Rockets number, winning eight of 11 meetings the last two seasons, including both this season, and their defense on James Harden has been a big reason why. They know Harden's game inside and out from his time spent in Oklahoma City, and they have held him to just 39.6% shooting in those contests. The Thunder are 4-1 at home against the Rockets during their 8-3 series run with the four wins coming by an average of 21.3 points. You want to back teams off an upset loss in a game in which they were a double-digit favorite if they carry a win percentage of .600 to .750 and are matched up against a team that also fits in that range. Doing so has produced a 32-10 ATS mark since 1996, including 6-1 ATS the last five seasons. Lay the points. |
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03-09-14 | Indiana Pacers -1.5 v. Dallas Mavericks | Top | 94-105 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 60 m | Show |
7* NBA Non-Conference Game of the Year on Pacers -1.5
The Key: This is the most-motivated spot of the season for the Pacers, who have dropped three in a row and were brutally embarrassed by Charlotte and Houston in their last two games. An 81-73 Feb. 12 home loss to Dallas adds fuel to this fire. Prior to that loss, Indiana had defeated Dallas by scores of 98-87, 103-83 and 103-78. The first and last in this set came in Dallas. It is also worth noting that Indiana has held the Mavs to 38.6 percent shooting or worse in each of the last three meetings. After allowing its last two opponents to shoot better than 50.0 percent from the field, Indiana will be dialed in at the defensive end tonight. Dallas has been a poor investment in the home underdog role. In fact, it is 9-23 ATS when catching points at home under coach Carlisle, including 0-5 SU and ATS this season. The Mavs are also 0-5 ATS in their last five games following an ATS win. The Pacers are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings in Dallas. Lay the points. |
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03-07-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Dallas Mavericks -2.5 | Top | 98-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
7* NBA Western Conference Game of the Year on Mavericks -2.5
The Key: I love the Mavs at home tonight in what I believe is their most motivated spot of the season. Dallas has lost three in a row for the first time this season. Plus, it was embarrassed 127-111 by Portland on this floor Jan. 18. Hungry to get back in the win column and to get revenge, I expect Dallas to roll. The Trail Blazers have won six of seven, but none of those opponents entered with a winning record. They are just 1-8 in their last nine games versus teams that have a winning record. They've also dropped six of nine on the road. The Mavs have been terrific in bounce-back spots, going 41-15 ATS in their last 56 games following an ATS loss. They are also 28-14 ATS when the line is +3 to -3 over the last 2 seasons and 10-1 ATS after trailing in their previous game by 15 or more points at the half over the last 3 seasons. Portland checks in off a 102-78 home win over Atlanta but is 8-19 ATS in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons. You want to back home teams when the line is +3 to -3 that are off two or more consecutive road losses if they have a win percentage of 51-60% and are playing a winning team. Doing so has produced a 64-32 ATS mark since 1996. Lay the points. |
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03-05-14 | Houston Rockets v. Orlando Magic +7 | Top | 101-89 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 43 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk of the Week on Magic +7
The Key: This is a bad spot for Houston. The Rockets are off a huge win over the Heat last night and have games against Indiana, Portland and Oklahoma City on deck. So not only is this a letdown spot, it's a look-ahead spot for the Rockets. Orlando has quietly been outstanding at home where it is 8-2 in its last 10 with wins over Oklahoma City and Indiana. Neither of the losses came by more than five points, which means we have a perfect 10-0 trend in our favor. It is also worth noting that the Rockets are 0-8 ATS in the last 8 meetings overall and 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings in Orlando. Plus, the Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last five games when playing without a day of rest. The Magic have had the last two days off so they will be the fresher side. We'll take the points. |
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03-04-14 | San Antonio Spurs v. Cleveland Cavaliers +7.5 | Top | 122-101 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Cavaliers +7.5
The Key: Cleveland is catching the Spurs at the right time. San Antonio is off a big win over division rival Dallas, and it has a big showdown with Miami Thursday. The Spurs will want to make sure they have plenty left in the tank for Thursday as they seek revenge for their Finals loss so I expect them to go through the motions here. Cleveland will also be the fresher side as it has had the last two days off while San Antonio has had just a day off. The Cavaliers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 5-2 ATS in their last seven games when playing on two days' rest. The Cavs are also 10-4 ATS this season in the home underdog role. Take the points. |
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03-03-14 | Chicago Bulls v. Brooklyn Nets -3 | Top | 80-96 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Nets -3
The Key: This is a tough situation for Chicago, which is playing its second game in as many days, third in four days and fifth in seven days. Brooklyn, on the other hand, got a much needed day off yesterday and is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on one days' rest. I'm also confident the Nets will want this game just a little bit more. They lost a tough seven-game series to the Bulls in last year's playoffs and have been unable to get revenge in two chances this season, losing by 17 and 16, respectively. The 17-point loss came at home on Christmas day, but the Nets have been a far different home team since then. They are 11-2 in their last 13 home games, including 4-0 in their last four, with wins over Golden State, Miami, Dallas and San Antonio during this stretch. Brooklyn can also get back to .500 for the first time since Nov. 5 with a win so the prospect of reaching that mark provides added incentive. Lay the points. |
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03-02-14 | Dallas Mavericks +5.5 v. San Antonio Spurs | 106-112 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
6* NBA Sunday Night *CA$H COW* on Mavs +5.5
The Key: Dallas will be the hungrier team this evening as it looks to bring a seven-game losing streak to the Spurs to an end. The Mavs have been a tremendous investment on the road where they are 40-16 ATS in their last 56. They've especially been valuable on the road against explosive offensive teams like the Spurs that average 103.0 ppg or more. The Mavs are 42-17 ATS on the road against such teams under coach Carlisle, including 9-1 ATS this season. It is also worth noting that they are 70-39 ATS under Carlisle as a road underdog of six points or less. It is also significant that the Mavs are off a SU and ATS loss to the Bulls since they are 40-15 ATS in their last 55 games following an ATS defeat. The Spurs are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games versus a team with a winning road record. Take the points. |
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02-25-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Denver Nuggets +2.5 | 100-95 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Nuggets +2.5
The Key: The Trail Blazers have lost six of their last eight on the road, and they are in serious danger of losing another road game here. They check in off an 11-point win over Minnesota but are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a win of more than 10 points and 7-19 ATS the last three seasons in road games after a win by 10 points or more. The Nuggets have struggled without Ty Lawson. While there's a chance he could return tonight, I like them in this spot regardless. They will be highly motivated following back-to-back poor performances. They'll be further motivated by losses in the first two meetings with Portland. One of those was an embarrassing 113-98 loss in Denver that ended a nine-game home winning streak in the series. The Nuggets are 24-3 in their last 27 home games against the Blazers. The Nuggets are 13-2-1 ATS in their last 16 home games versus a team with a road winning percentage greater than .600. Also, the underdog is 5-0-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Take the points. |
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02-24-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Detroit Pistons +2.5 | Top | 104-96 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Pistons +2.5
The Key: With David Lee out due to an illness and Andrew Bogut expected to miss again with a shoulder injury, the Pistons will have a significant edge on the interior this evening. I expect Josh Smith, Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond to give the Warriors big problems in the paint tonight. The Warriors were last in action Saturday, earning a home win and cover against Brooklyn. However, they are 6-15-1 ATS in their last 22 games following an ATS win and 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a SU win. The win over Brooklyn was their second straight at home, significant because the Warriors are just 4-14 ATS under Mark Jackson following two or more consecutive home wins. They have lost by an average score of 103.6 to 98.5 in this spot. The Pistons are off a double-digit loss to Dallas, but they are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a loss of more than 10 points. They're also 5-2 ATS in their last seven games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600. Lastly, the underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take the points. |
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02-21-14 | San Antonio Spurs v. Phoenix Suns +1.5 | 85-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Suns +1.5
The Key: You want to fade teams like San Antonio that are off two consecutive upset wins or more when they are up against a team off two consecutive covers as a favorite. Doing so has produced a 41-17 ATS mark since 1996. In addition, you want to back teams like Phoenix when the line is +3 to -3 that are playing three games or less in a 10-day span and are seeking revenge for a home loss to an opponent. Doing so has produced a 48-19 ATS mark since 1996. This system is 3-0 ATS this season. Off back-to-back satisfying wins on the road against the Clippers and Blazers, the Spurs won't be as hungry as the Suns tonight. Phoenix has lost the season's first two meetings with the Spurs so it will be extremely focused. Both teams are playing a third game in four days, but the Suns should be able to handle this situation better than the Spurs. Phoenix is 13-4 ATS when playing a third game in four days this season, winning these contests by an average score of 108.1 to 101.9. The Suns are also an impressive 20-9 ATS in the underdog role this season. The Spurs have covered the spread in three of their last four, including three straight, but are 1-8 ATS this season after covering the spread in three of their last four. Take Phoenix. |
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02-19-14 | Boston Celtics +7 v. Phoenix Suns | 94-100 | Win | 100 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Celtics +7
The Key: This is a tough situation for the Suns, who are off an emotionally and physically draining overtime win in Denver last night. They have big games against the Spurs and Rockets on deck so I don't see them giving Boston their full attention here. The Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last four games when their starting five combines for more than 160 minutes the previous day. Boston will be the fresher side having had last night off. Plus, we can't ignore what the Celtics have done on the road lately. They are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games, including 4-0 ATS in their last four road games versus teams that have winning home marks. These teams were the Heat, Trail Blazers, Warriors and Clippers. Take the points. |
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02-12-14 | Philadelphia 76ers +8 v. Utah Jazz | 100-105 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
6* NBA Line Mistake on 76ers +8
The Key: This is the most points Utah has laid all season, and it is too many. This line is an overreaction to the back-to-back beatings Philly took, but those were to really good, explosive offensive teams. No one likes getting buried like that, and I fully expect the 76ers to have a performance that saves face here. You want to back road teams that give up 103.0 ppg or more if they trailed by double digits at the half in their last two games. Doing so has produced a 79-34 ATS mark since 1996, and this system is 4-0 ATS this season. Utah has won back-to-back games for the fifth time this season, and it is 0-4 ATS following the previous four times with an average losing margin of 10.3 points. Take the points. |
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02-12-14 | Dallas Mavericks +9.5 v. Indiana Pacers | Top | 81-73 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Mavericks +9.5
The Key: We went against the Mavericks last night as we expected them to get caught looking ahead to this game, and that's exactly what happened. This is a game Dallas wants badly because it was brutally embarrassed by the Pacers in both of last season's meetings. The fact it was brutally embarrassed last night only adds to its level of motivation. The Dallas defense was non-existent last night, but here's the good news - the Mavs respond. They are 8-0 ATS in road games this season after allowing 110 points or more, winning these games by an average score of 103.4 to 94.9. The Pacers have been extremely overvalued following high point outputs and are 0-5 ATS in their last five after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game as a result. In addition, the Mavericks are 23-6 ATS in their last 29 games following a loss of more than 10 points and 15-3 ATS after a blowout loss by 15 points or more over the last two seasons. The Mavs are 38-14 ATS in their last 52 road games and 28-14 ATS when playing a second road game in as many nights under coach Carlisle. Take the points. |
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02-11-14 | Dallas Mavericks v. Charlotte Bobcats +3.5 | Top | 89-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk of the Month on Bobcats +3.5
The Key: This is a great situation for the Bobcats, who have had the last two days off and will be playing for just the third time in 10 days. They will be far fresher than a Dallas team playing its fifth game in nine days. The fact the Mavericks have had to travel following every one of these games has made it an even more difficult stretch. In addition, the Mavs are at Indiana tomorrow night, and they have been absolutely embarrassed the last two times they've faced the Pacers so they will be looking ahead to that game, especially since they already recorded a seven-point victory over Charlotte earlier this season. You want to back home underdogs in non-conference action that are playing three games of less in 10 days as doing so has produced a 48-21 ATS mark since 1996. These teams have been underdogs of 3.6 points on average but have won by 0.7 points on average. This system is 12-4 ATS the last five seasons. Take the points. |
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02-09-14 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Brooklyn Nets -5 | 81-93 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Nets -5
The Key: Look for the Nets to respond following Friday's embarrassing 111-95 loss to Detroit. The Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss of more than 10 points, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games versus a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400 and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on 1 days' rest. The Pelicans are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games versus a team with a winning home record and 1-4-1 ATS in the last 6 road meetings in the series. Lay the points. |
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02-07-14 | Utah Jazz +9 v. Dallas Mavericks | 81-103 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Jazz +9
The Key: This isn't a good situation for Dallas. The odds are stacked heavily against the Mavs here. Consider that fading Friday night home favorites after one or more consecutive wins has produced a 257-170 (60%) ATS mark the last five seasons. The Mavs are off a big division win at Memphis Wednesday and will have a difficult time giving a Utah team they defeated by double digits earlier this season their full attention. After three consecutive defeats, the Jazz will have no problem getting up for this one. Plus, they have three days of rest and preparation time on their side. Dallas has been a much better investment on the road as it is just 6-13 ATS in its last 19 home games. The Jazz are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games following a double-digit loss at home. You want to fade home teams 42 games or more into the season if they average 45.5-47.5% shooting from the field and have shot 50% or better from the field in their last two games when they're up against a team that allows 45.5-47.5% shooting. Doing so has produced a 65-28 ATS mark since 1996. This system is a perfect 7-0 ATS the last three seasons. It is also worth noting that the Jazz are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take the points. |
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02-05-14 | Dallas Mavericks v. Memphis Grizzlies -3 | 110-96 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 27 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Grizzlies -3
The Key: Motivated by an 86-77 loss to Oklahoma City that ended a six-game win streak, and further fueled by double-digit losses to Dallas in the season's first two meetings, Memphis will be hungry tonight. The Grizzlies are a perfect 6-0 ATS in their last six games following a loss. They are also 23-10 ATS the last three seasons when seeking revenge for a loss where they allowed 100 points or more. Dallas is one of the better offensive teams in the league, but we can't ignore the fact Memphis is 15-5 ATS the last three seasons in games played in the second half of the season versus teams that average 103.0 ppg or more. The Memphis defense has been outstanding of late, and I expect it to be the difference against Dallas. Lay the number. |
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02-03-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Denver Nuggets +2.5 | 115-116 | Win | 100 | 11 h 34 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Nuggets +2.5
The Key: Off back-to-back losses at home and fueled by a 112-91 loss in L.A. in the season's first meeting, Denver will be extremely motivated when it takes the floor tonight. The home team has had the advantage of late, going 4-0 SU and ATS with an average winning margin of 15.5 points. The Nuggets earned two of these wins by 14 and 15 points, respectively. Looking back, the Nuggets are 11-2 in their last 13 home games versus the Clippers. L.A. sports a 34-16 record overall and a 14-13 road mark, but the Nuggets are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600 and 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52 home games versus a team with a winning road record. The Clippers are off a blowout win over Utah, but they are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games following an ATS win and 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a win of more than 10 points. Take the points. |
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02-01-14 | Toronto Raptors v. Portland Trail Blazers -7 | 103-106 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 24 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Trail Blazers -7
The Key: This is a really tough situation for Toronto, which is playing its second road game in as many nights against a Portland team that has had the last three days off. The Blazers have lost their last two in blowout fashion so they will be extremely motivated here. They needed overtime to win the season's first meeting in Toronto so there's no chance they'll get caught overlooking the Raptors. The Blazers are a perfect 5-0 SU and ATS in their last five home games against Toronto, winning these by an average of 12.0 points. Lay the points. |
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01-31-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Utah Jazz +5 | 95-90 | Push | 0 | 12 h 4 m | Show | |
6* NBA Bailout (ESPN) on Jazz +5
The Key: Golden State manhandled the Clippers last night, but the Warriors have been incredibly inconsistent of late. They are 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a win, and they'll have their work cut out for themselves trying to pull away from a fresher Utah team that has had the last three days off. The Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last four games versus a team that has a winning record. The Warriors won the season's first two meetings with one of the wins at home and the other in Salt Lake City. However, they haven't won multiple regular season games in Utah in the same season since the 1980-81 campaign. You want to back home underdogs with a losing record that are playing five games or less in 14 days as doing so has produced a 42-18 ATS mark the last five seasons. This system has gone 21-6 ATS over the last three seasons. Take the points. |
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01-31-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Brooklyn Nets +4.5 | 120-95 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 50 m | Show | |
6* NBA National TV *CA$H COW* (ESPN) on Nets +4.5
The Key: Oklahoma City is 9-0 straight up and 8-1 against the spread in its last nine games and is coming off a big 112-95 win in Miami against the defending champs, and it is being overvalued as a result. The Thunder lost at home 95-93 to the Nets Jan. 2 for their second straight loss in the series. Oklahoma City had no answer for Deron Williams in the first meeting, and I expect him to be the difference tonight. While the Thunder would love a little revenge, I don't see them having enough in the tank to get it on the road against a team playing its best ball of the season, especially since they are playing a second road game in three days and the Nets have had three days off. You want to fade teams that are out for revenge for a loss to an opponent if the opponent if off an upset loss to a division rival. Doing so has produced a 107-56 ATS mark the last five seasons, including an 8-2 ATS mark this season. Take the points. |
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01-29-14 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Sacramento Kings +5 | 99-89 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 56 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Kings +5
The Key: This is a poor situation for Memphis, which is riding high off last night's big win in Portland. It's tough enough to play road games in consecutive nights, but it's especially challenging following a satisfying win as it makes it tougher to get up for the next one, especially when the next one is against a team you have already defeated twice in the season. The Grizzlies also have a revenge game at Minnesota up next, making this a look-ahead spot. The Kings have been banged up, but they will be the fresher team tonight following a day of rest. There's also a good chance they'll get Rudy Gay back. But, regardless, I like them in this spot. They took Indiana to OT at home recently without Gay and DeMarcus Cousins. You want to fade favorites following a blowout win of 15 points or more in a game involving two teams that both have +/- 3.0 ppg differential. Doing so has produced a 73-33 ATS mark the last five seasons and a 9-1 ATS mark this season. It's also worth noting that the Kings are 9-0 ATS in their last nine home games versus a team with a winning road record. Take the points. |
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01-28-14 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Cleveland Cavaliers -1.5 | 100-89 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
6* NBA *Motivational Mismatch* on Cavaliers -1.5
The Key: I'll lay the small number with a Cleveland squad that will be highly motivated tonight. The Cavs lost 99-90 to Phoenix last game despite leading the contest by 20 points just before halftime. They were outscored 56-29 over the final two quarters, including 25-6 in the third. "It's embarrassing for us, to the fans, to the organization to come out like that," forward Tristan Thompson said. "We have to take that personally..." I expect Sunday's monumental collapse to prompt a huge response from the Cavs tonight. Adding to their motivation is a 104-100 loss at New Orleans in the season's first matchup. The Pelicans are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a win while the Cavaliers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a loss. The Cavs are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games versus a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400 and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games versus a team with a losing record. The home team is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings, including 3-0 in the last 3. |
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01-27-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Milwaukee Bucks +10 | 114-86 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
6* NBA Anti-public Annihilator on Bucks +10
The Key: The public will be all over the Clippers playing the lowly Bucks, but I don't see L.A. covering this hefty number. This is the last game of grueling seven-game road trip, and since it's against the worst team in the NBA the road-weary Clippers will have a very hard time getting up for this contest. The Bucks were completely embarrassed by 25 points by Atlanta in front of their home fans last game, and that should motivate them to show up tonight knowing the Clippers are better than the Hawks. The Clippers have struggled in Milwaukee where they have won by more than 8 points just once in the last 14 meetings. That's a 13-1 trend we'll be playing here. Take the points. |
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01-27-14 | Phoenix Suns v. Philadelphia 76ers +6 | Top | 124-113 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on 76ers +6
The Key: This is a tough situation for Phoenix as it is playing its second road game in as many days against a Philadelphia squad that had yesterday off. The 76ers will be the fresher team, and they should also be more prepared in terms of their scouting report. Phoenix has struggled in the City of Brotherly Love, losing three of its last four visits with the line win coming by only four points. The Suns are a poor 1-10 ATS the last two seasons in games taking place in the second half of the schedule versus teams like Philadelphia that have a win percentage of 25-40%. Phoenix has lost these games by an average score of 103.1 to 91.6. Take the points. |
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01-26-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Golden State Warriors -5 | Top | 88-103 | Win | 100 | 14 h 38 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Warriors -5
The Key: This is a tough situation for the Trail Blazers, who are playing their second game in as many days, their third game in four days and their seventh game in 10 days. Golden State, on the other hand, is playing just its second game in six days. The Warriors will be the fresher side, and they should also be more motivated. Golden State has lost its last two games, both at home, while giving up over 100 points in each. The poor defensive efforts prompted head coach Mark Jackson to call out his team. "We've done a bad job |
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01-25-14 | Indiana Pacers v. Denver Nuggets +2.5 | 96-109 | Win | 100 | 12 h 58 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Nuggets +2.5
The Key: Indiana bounced back from a blowout defeat to Phoenix with a win in Sacramento last night, but it wasn't easy. They needed overtime to get it done and had to expend a lot of energy to erase a big deficit. All five starters logged over 36 minutes. Now, the Pacers have to play on the road again tonight in Denver's high altitude against a Nuggets team that has had a day of rest. I see fatigue being a major issue for the Pacers, who are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games when playing without a day of rest and 0-5 ATS in their last five games when their starting five players combine for more than 160 minutes the previous day. It is the second half of the season in terms of games played for both of these teams, and this is when fatigue has really set it for teams playing the run-and-gun Nuggets. Consider that Denver is 9-0 ATS in the second half of the season the last two seasons versus good teams that outscore opponents by an average 3.0 ppg or more. Denver has won these nine by an average score of 106.9 to 98.1. Take the points. |
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01-24-14 | Washington Wizards +4 v. Phoenix Suns | 101-95 | Win | 100 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Wizards +4
The Key: Expect a letdown from Phoenix following Wednesday's huge win over Indiana. Washington will be ready to bounce back strong following Wednesday's tough-to-swallow overtime loss to Boston. The Wizards have been terrific lately on the road where they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10, and they have been especially nasty in this specific spot, going 9-0 ATS this season in road games after playing a home game. They have won these nine contests by an average score of 100.2 to 96.0. It's also worth noting that fading Friday night home favorites off a win has resulted in a 254-170 (60%) ATS mark the last five seasons. Take the points. |
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01-24-14 | Memphis Grizzlies +6 v. Houston Rockets | Top | 88-87 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Grizzlies +6
The Key: This is a good situation for Memphis as it has had three days to rest up and prepare for this game. Houston has had only one day. Not only will the Grizzlies be the fresher team, but they'll be the more motivated side. Memphis is 0-10 in divisional games this season, including 0-2 against Houston, so it will be looking to remove the goose egg while getting some cold hard revenge. The Grizzlies check in off a loss that ended a five-game win streak, but they are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following defeat. They are also 4-0 ATS in their last four games versus teams carrying a win percentage above .600. Memphis has been favored in its last six games and is now catching six points, and I think that's too big of a shift considering how well the Grizzlies are playing, how much preparation time they've had and their level of motivation. Memphis is 10-0 ATS in road games after playing five consecutive games as favorite over the last two seasons, winning by an average score of 95.3 to 87.6 in this spot. Take the points. |
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01-22-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. San Antonio Spurs -5.5 | Top | 111-105 | Loss | -106 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk of the Week on Spurs -5.5
The Key: This is a very tough situation for the Thunder, who are playing their second game in as many nights and their and fifth game in seven days. The Spurs have had two days off prior to this contest, and they are 19-8 ATS the last three seasons when playing on 2 days' rest. They have won by an average of 10.7 points in this situation. San Antonio has lost the season's first two meetings with Oklahoma City so it will be highly motivated tonight. The home team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Lay the points. |
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01-21-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves v. Utah Jazz +3.5 | Top | 112-97 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 4 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Jazz +3.5
The Key: The Jazz had won five straight over the Timberwolves before getting smacked 98-72 in Minnesota Saturday. At home and motivated by that defeat, I expect the Jazz to have their revenge. The Jazz are 7-0 in their last seven home games against the T-Wolves, winning them by an average of 12.9 points. The Jazz have won or lost by fewer than three points in nine straight home meetings in the series, creating a 9-0 trend in our favor. Minnesota is a poor 0-4 ATS in its last four games following an ATS win, 9-25-1 ATS in its last 35 games following a SU win and 17-37-3 ATS in its last 57 games following a win of more than 10 points. The Jazz are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games following a SU loss and 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a loss of more than 10 points. The Jazz are also 5-1 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five home games. Take the points. |
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01-20-14 | Miami Heat v. Atlanta Hawks +5.5 | 114-121 | Win | 100 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Hawks +5.5
The Key: This is a tough situation for Miami, which is playing its third road games in four days and was pushed to overtime its last time out. This will be just the third game in 10 days for Atlanta so it will be the far fresher side. The Hawks should also be the more motivated team as they look to bounce back from back-to-back losses and avenge losses to the Heat in the season's first two meetings. Home underdogs that have failed to cover the spread in two of their last three games and are playing three games or less in 10 days are 63-30 ATS since 1996. Miami is 3-13 ATS off 2 or more consecutive road wins over the last 2 seasons while Atlanta is 10-0 ATS in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons, winning by an average of 10.4 points in this situation. |
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01-19-14 | Sacramento Kings +8 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | 93-108 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Kings +8
The Key: Off back-to-back win wins over the Rockets and Warriors where the Thunder had to expend a lot of energy, and with big games against Portland and San Antonio on deck, they will come out flat here. Sacramento is quietly playing very well, especially against good teams. The Kings are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 with outright wins over the Heat, Rockets and Trail Blazers during this stretch. They played the Thunder to a two-point game at home Dec. 3 so they will enter this contest believing they can win. The Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Sunday games, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 versus Western Conference foes, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games versus a team with a winning record. The Thunder are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS win. The road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. The Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings overall and 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Oklahoma City. Take the points. |
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01-17-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. San Antonio Spurs -6 | Top | 109-100 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Spurs -6
The Key: The Spurs have lost three straight to Portland, including a 136-106 beat down the last time they hosted the Trail Blazers, and they will be extremely motivated as a result. Portland hasn't been the juggernaut that it was early in the season and is just 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games, including 1-5 ATS in its last 6 road games, as a result. The Trail Blazers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a win, 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a win of more than 10 points and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games versus a team with a winning record. Portland is 6-17 ATS in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons. The Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games versus a team with a winning record. They are also 44-25 ATS in home games after 6 or more consecutive wins under coach Popovich. The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Lay the points. |
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01-15-14 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Milwaukee Bucks +5.5 | 82-77 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
6* NBA Letdown Game of the Week on Bucks +5.5
The Key: Look for the Grizzlies to come out flat tonight following last night's big win over Oklahoma City. This is also Memphis' first road game since Jan. 5 so a change in venue should contribute to a flat performance. Memphis is a soft 54-78 ATS in road games when playing 8 or more games in 14 days. Milwaukee is on a 64-40 ATS run after 4 or more consecutive losses. It has also won or lost by fewer than 5.5 points in six of its last eight home games against the Grizzlies. The underdog is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Milwaukee catches Memphis at the right time and keeps this one close. Take the points. |
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01-15-14 | Toronto Raptors v. Boston Celtics +4.5 | 83-88 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
6* NBA Line Mistake on Celtics +4.5
The Key: Toronto has covered the spread in 10 straight and is being overvalued as a result. The Celtics have lost nine in a row and will go after this game with all they've got to try to get off the snide. Boston will be lacking no confidence given the success it's had at home against Toronto. It is 10-0 at home against the Raptors since the start of the 2008-09 season, winning these games by 16.3 points on average. Take the points as Boston gives the Raptors a game tonight. |
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01-15-14 | Charlotte Bobcats v. Philadelphia 76ers +1 | Top | 92-95 | Win | 100 | 9 h 45 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk of the Week on 76ers +1
The Key: This is a bad situation for the Bobcats. It is a letdown spot for them following a big win over the Knicks. It is also a fatigued spot as they are playing their second game in as many nights and their fourth game in six days. The Bobcats are 17-37 ATS the last three seasons in the second game of a back-to-back. This is a good spot for the 76ers, who have had three days to gear up for this game. The 76ers should also be the more motivated team having lost the season's first meeting. Philly is the more explosive offensive team, averaging 9.1 points per game more than Charlotte. Odds makers have set a total of 207.0 and that number favors Philly. Consider that the Bobcats are just 1-10 ATS in road games when the total is greater than or equal to 200 over the last 2 seasons. They have lost these games by an average score of 114.3 to 90.8. The 76ers are 5-0 in their last five home games against Charlotte, winning them by an average of 11.6 points. Take the 76ers. |
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01-14-14 | New York Knicks v. Charlotte Bobcats -109 | Top | 98-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Bobcats -109
The Key: This is a bad situation for the Knicks, who are playing their third game in four days and were pushed to overtime last night. Charlotte will be the fresher side as it has had the last two days off. This is also a look-ahead situation for New York, which has a big game at Indiana Thursday. The Bobcats have lost three in a row so they will be extremely focused on the task at hand. They were also defeated on this court the last time they faced the Knicks so they will be out for revenge. The Bobcats are an impressive 12-2 ATS in their last 14 Atlantic division foes and 4-1 ATS in their last five versus the Knicks. Take Charlotte. |
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01-13-14 | San Antonio Spurs v. New Orleans Pelicans +6.5 | Top | 101-95 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Pelicans +6.5
The Key: This is a tough spot for the Spurs, who are being asked to go on the road without rest to face a team they have struggled against. San Antonio has defeated the Pelicans by more than five points just once in the past five meetings. In addition, it hasn't won by more than four points in its last five games in New Orleans, going 0-5 ATS in these games as a result. New Orleans is coming off back-to-back losses to Dallas, but it is a perfect 9-0 ATS following two consecutive division games over the last three seasons, winning by an average score of 95.1 to 94.2 in this situation. Take the points. |
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01-10-14 | Orlando Magic +7.5 v. Sacramento Kings | Top | 83-103 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 26 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Magic +7.5
The Key: The Kings have some nice recent wins against the Heat, Rockets and Trail Blazers. However, they have some bad recent losses against the Pelicans, 76ers and Bobcats. This tells me Sacramento is getting up for the good teams (and those teams are overlooking the Kings) and not coming to play against lesser competition. In fact, the Kings are just 7-18 ATS in home games versus teams that have a losing record over the last two seasons and have lost to these teams by an average score of 104.2 to 102.9. Looking back further, Sacramento is a lousy 19-40-2 ATS in its last 61 games versus teams that have a losing record. The Kings won in Orlando 105-100 Dec. 21 for a third straight win in the series so I don't see them being nearly as hungry as an Orlando team that is looking to avenge that loss and looking to snap a five-game skid overall. The Kings are 0-10 ATS as a favorite under coach Michael Malone, losing these games by an average score of 105.7 to 98.0. Take the points. |
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01-08-14 | Indiana Pacers v. Atlanta Hawks +5 | 87-97 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
6* NBA Motivational Mismatch on Hawks +5
The Key: Atlanta will undoubtedly be the more motivated team tonight. The Pacers are off a satisfying revenge win over Toronto last night, and they are just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games when playing without a day of rest and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes the previous day. The Hawks have dropped three in a row, which is motivation enough, but they will be even more juiced up by the fact they were knocked out of the playoffs by the Pacers last season. Indy has had significant struggles in Atlanta, going 1-13 in its last 14 meetings there, including 0-11 in the regular season. Take the points. |
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01-08-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Brooklyn Nets +6.5 | Top | 98-102 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk of the Month on Nets +6.5
The Key: This is a terrible spot for Golden State, which is playing its second road game in as many days, its third road game in four days and its seventh road game in 11 days. With all the travel and virtually no rest, I don't see Golden State having enough left in the tank to cover this number against a rested Brooklyn team that is playing its best basketball of the season. The Warriors are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following an ATS win while the Nets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS win. The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings, and the Warriors are 3-8 ATS in the last 11 road meetings. Take the points as Brooklyn has an excellent opportunity to win this game outright. |
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01-07-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Utah Jazz +7 | Top | 101-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Jazz +7
The Key: This is a tough spot for the Thunder, who will be playing their third game in four days. Utah will be the fresher side as it has had three days off prior to this game. Utah will also be the hungrier side because it has lost the season's first two meetings. The Jazz played the Thunder to a three-point game at home in the season opener when Oklahoma City didn't have Russell Westbrook available, and that will be the case again tonight. The Jazz didn't have Trey Burke available for that game, but he'll be in the lineup tonight. He's been a major contributor since making his way into the lineup. He leads the team in assists per game and has emerged as the third leading scorer. The Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a win of more than 10 points while the Jazz are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss of more than 10 points. The Thunder are just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win, and the home team is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Take the points. |
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01-05-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Washington Wizards +3.5 | Top | 112-96 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 44 m | Show |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Wizards +3.5
The Key: This is a difficult situation for the Warriors, who are playing their third road game in four days and their fifth road game in eight days. Washington has been at home to start the month and has had at least one day of rest in between each of its four games. The Wizards will be very hungry here because they have lost their last two games at home, and this is their last home game before they head out on the road for three games. The Wizards are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss and 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games versus a team with a winning road record. Washington is also 20-8 ATS as a home underdog over the last 2 seasons. Take the points. |
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01-03-14 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Denver Nuggets -3.5 | 108-111 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 11 m | Show | |
6* NBA Western Conference Annihilator on Nuggets -3.5
The Key: Motivated by 8 consecutive defeats, one of which being a 120-99 beatdown in Memphis Dec. 28, the Nuggets will want this game more. Denver held a team meeting following an ugly home loss to Philadelphia, and I expect maximum effort in the aftermath. Denver is 27-2 in its last 29 at home versus Memphis, including 10-1 in the last 11. The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings with an 8.4-point average margin of victory. Lay the points. |
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01-03-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Atlanta Hawks +3 | 101-100 | Win | 100 | 9 h 12 m | Show | |
7* NBA Situational Slam Dunk of the Week on Hawks +3
The Key: This is a letdown spot for Golden State following last night's big win in Miami. This is also a fatigued spot for the Warriors, who are playing their third road game in four days. Atlanta will be the much fresher side as it has had two days off. The Warriors are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes the previous day and 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following an ATS win. The Hawks have been fantastic at home where they are 8-1 in their last nine, including 5-0 in their last five. They are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win, 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Friday games, 6-1 ATS in their last 7 versus the West, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 versus the Pacific division and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games versus a team with a winning record. You want to fade road teams when the line is +3 to -3 that went over the total by more than 18 points in their last game if they carry a .600 to .750 win percentage and are matched up against a team that has a winning record. Doing so has produced an 18-2 ATS mark the last 3 seasons. Lastly, the underdog is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Take the points. |
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01-03-14 | Toronto Raptors v. Washington Wizards -2.5 | 101-88 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
6* NBA Eastern Conference Annihilator on Wizards -2.5
The Key: This is a sandwich game for Toronto, which is coming off a big win over Indiana and has Miami on deck. The Wizards will be out for revenge for an earlier loss in Toronto, and I like their chances considering they are 5-1 in their last 6 home games against the Raptors, winning these by an average of 10.6 points. The Wizards lost their last game to Dallas but are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU loss, 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss, 6-0 ATS in their last 6 versus the East and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 versus the Atlantic division. Lay the points. |
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01-02-14 | New York Knicks +11 v. San Antonio Spurs | 105-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
6* NBA Situational Slam Dunk on Knicks +11
The Key: The Knicks have had four days to prepare for this game while the Spurs have had just one. The Knicks have lost three in a row by double digits and were hammered at home by the Spurs in the first meeting so New York will be lacking no motivation. San Antonio has a big revenge game against the Clippers up next so it will be very easy for it to look ahead to that contest. The Spurs are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a win of more than 10 points. You also want to fade home favorites of 10 or more points after 3 or more consecutive wins if they carry a win percentage of .750 or higher and are playing a losing team. Doing so has produced a 50-27 ATS mark the last five seasons. Take the points. |
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12-31-13 | Sacramento Kings v. Houston Rockets -9.5 | 110-106 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
6* NBA Blowout on Rockets -9.5
The Key: As if Houston's 117-86 loss in Oklahoma City isn't enough motivation, it was defeated 106-91 in Sacramento earlier this month. Expect a big bounce back from the Rockets here. The Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss. They have bounced back from each of their last 3 defeats with wins of 15, 17 and 13 points. They are also 3-0 SU and ATS in their last 3 home games versus the Kings, winning these by an average of 14.0 points. Lay the number. |
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12-30-13 | Miami Heat v. Denver Nuggets +2.5 | Top | 97-94 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Nuggets +2.5
The Key: This is a tough spot for Miami, which will be playing its 4th road game in 6 days and is coming off a very emotional win in Portland. Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade came through for the Heat against the Trail Blazers with LeBron James sitting out, but I don't see them having enough legs left here in high-altitude Denver with James unlikely to go again. Denver has lost six straight so it will be lacking no motivation. The Nuggets are 10-1 in their last 11 home games versus the Heat, and I believe their home-court will hold up. Take the Nuggets. |
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12-29-13 | Golden State Warriors v. Cleveland Cavaliers +6.5 | Top | 108-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Cavs +6.5
The Key: The Cavs are being undervalued at home where they have been extremely competitive. They are 8-6 at home on the season, and three of their losses have come by fewer than 6.5 points, which means they have won or lost by less than 6.5 points in 11 of 14 home games this season. That's a sweet 11-3 trend in our favor. The Cavs beat the Clippers by six points in one of their home games and played the Trail Blazers to a three-point contest in another, which proves they have what it takes to hang with the best of the West in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall, 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games versus a team with a winning record and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 versus Western Conference opponents. Take the points. |
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12-28-13 | Minnesota Timberwolves v. Milwaukee Bucks +7.5 | 117-95 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Bucks +7.5
The Key: Minnesota rolled at home last night against Washington, and that victory puts it in a poor spot tonight. The Timberwolves are 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 games following a win and 16-33-3 ATS in their last 52 games following a win of more than 10 points. It is also worth noting that they are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing without a day of rest. Minnesota shouldn't be laying this many points on the road where it is just 5-11 this season. Plus, the Bucks have won or lost by fewer than 7.5 points in 10 of their last 11 home meetings against Minnesota. We'll get behind this sweet 10-1 trend. Take the points. |
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12-27-13 | Detroit Pistons v. Orlando Magic +3.5 | Top | 92-109 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Magic +3.5
The Key: The Pistons check in off a 115-92 win at Cleveland. However, you want to fade road favorites off a double-digit road win if they have a losing record on the season. Doing so has produced a 50-26 ATS mark the last five seasons. The Pistons start a home-and-home with Washington tomorrow and will be more concerned about the Wizards. The Magic, on the other hand, will be focused on the task at hand following three consecutive defeats at home. The Magic have been very competitive against the Pistons, winning or losing by less than 3.5 points in four of their last five meetings, including all three at home during this stretch. The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings, and the underdog is 13-6 ATS in the last 19 meetings. Take the points. |
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12-26-13 | Atlanta Hawks v. Cleveland Cavaliers +3 | Top | 127-125 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Cavs +3
The Key: The Cavs have been very competitive at home where they are 8-5 on the season. A 115-92 home loss to Detroit in their last game can't be sitting well. Neither can a 108-89 loss in Atlanta in the season's first meeting. Motivated by the loss to Detroit and further fueled by the loss to Atlanta, Cleveland will take care of business at home against the Hawks, who are just 4-9 on the road. Underdogs off an upset loss of 10 points or more that are up against an opponent off a road cover in a game they lost straight up are 2-0 ATS this season, 6-1 ATS the last 3 seasons, 11-2 ATS the last 5 seasons and 30-8 ATS since 1996. In addition, home teams that are out for revenge for a road loss of 10 points or more and check in off an upset loss of 15 points or more are 64-31 ATS since 1996. Take the Cavs. |
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12-25-13 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Golden State Warriors -2 | Top | 103-105 | Push | 0 | 30 h 38 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Warriors -2
The Key: This game is about revenge for the Warriors, who lost the season's first meeting on the road. The home team has had the edge of late, going 4-0 SU and ATS in the last four meetings with an average winning margin of 16.3 points. The Clippers are also just 1-6 ATS in the last seven meetings at Golden State. The Clippers have an even bigger game the 26th in Portland so they could be looking ahead here. Golden State is 9-1 ATS in home games when the total is between 205.0 and 209.5 points since the beginning of last season. It has won these contests by an average score of 110.3 to 99.2. You want to fade road teams when the line is +3 to -3 that went over the total by more than 18 points in their previous game if they have a win percentage of .600 to .750 and are playing a team with a winning record. That's because doing so has produced an 18-2 ATS mark the last three seasons. Lay the points. |
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12-23-13 | Golden State Warriors v. Denver Nuggets -1 | Top | 89-81 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 17 m | Show |
7* NBA Game of the Week on Nuggets -1
The Key: As if a three-game losing streak isn't enough motivation, the Nuggets will be fueled even more so by the fact Golden State sent them home in last season's playoffs. Look for Denver to have its revenge at home, where it is 18-3 in the last 21 meetings with Golden State. The Warriors have a big Christmas game against the Clippers, and that's a revenge game so I believe they'll be looking ahead. The Warriors handled the Lakers last time out, but they are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU win and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win. Take Denver. |
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12-23-13 | Indiana Pacers v. Brooklyn Nets +7 | 103-86 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 0 m | Show | |
6* NBA *TOP DOG* on Nets +7
The Key: Indiana will come into this game overconfident following back-to-back blowout victories and knowing Brook Lopez is out. The Nets will be the more motivated team following back-to-back defeats and a 5-point loss to the Pacers in the first meeting. They will also be the fresher side as they have had two days off while Indiana played last night. The Pacers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games when playing without a day of rest while the Nets are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games when playing on 2 days' rest. The Pacers are also on a dismal 4-15 ATS skid in road games after 2 straight blowout wins by 15 points or more. They have lost by an average score of 99.3 to 92.9 in this situation. Take the points. |
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12-22-13 | Boston Celtics +12.5 v. Indiana Pacers | 79-106 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Celtics +12.5
The Key: Off back-to-back defeats and out to avenge a 97-82 loss to Indiana in the season's first meeting, Boston will be lacking no motivation when it takes the floor this evening. The Pacers are off a 114-81 win over Houston, but you want to fade favorites of 10 points or more if they held their last opponent to 85 points or less. Doing so has produced a 409-294 ATS mark since 1996. This system is 53-31 ATS the last 3 seasons and 7-4 ATS this season. The Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. The Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games versus a team with a winning home record. The Celtics are 3-0 ATS this season as underdogs of 12 points or more while the Pacers are 1-3 ATS as a favorite of 12 points or more this season. Take the points. |
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12-21-13 | Utah Jazz +4.5 v. Charlotte Bobcats | 88-85 | Win | 100 | 11 h 1 m | Show | |
6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Jazz +4.5
The Key: Motivated by last night's embarrassing loss in Atlanta, the Jazz will take their frustrations out on a Charlotte team they have owned. Utah is 8-0 in the last eight meetings, winning them by 11.0 points on average. The Bobcats used a lot of energy in last night's comeback win in Detroit while the Jazz didn't have a single player over 30 minutes in a game that was over early. This is also Charlotte's 4th game in 5 days while it is Utah's 4th game in 7 days so the Jazz should be the fresher team. The Bobcats are 14-31 ATS in their last 45 games when playing without a day of rest. Charlotte is improved, but it has also benefited from playing in the weak Eastern Conference. It has really struggled against the West, going 15-37-1 ATS in its last 53 non-conference contests. Take the points. |
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12-20-13 | Sacramento Kings +11 v. Miami Heat | Top | 103-122 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Kings +11
The Key: The Heat won't give Sacramento their full attention following a big come from behind win over the Pacers. Expect Miami to just go through the motions here. You want to fade Friday night home favorites of 10 or more points that check in off a home win as doing so has produced a 44-18 ATS mark the last 5 seasons. This system tightens up to 32-11 ATS if the team we are fading checks in off 3 or more consecutive wins. You also want to back Friday night road underdogs of 10 or more points that check in off a double-digit road loss as doing so has produced a 38-13 ATS mark the last 5 seasons. The Heat are just 32-49 ATS when laying double-digits under Spoelstra. They are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games versus a team with a road winning percentage less than .400. The Kings are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600. Take the points. |
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12-19-13 | Chicago Bulls +13.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | Top | 95-107 | Win | 100 | 11 h 59 m | Show |
7* NBA *HEAVY HITTER* on Bulls +13.5
The Key: The Bulls were thumped in Houston last night, but I expect them to respond. This veteran team has a lot of pride and hasn't forgotten that it was crushed by 30 points the last time in visited Oklahoma City. It knows it needs to show up or it will be embarrassed again. The haunting memory of that defeat provides ample motivation. The Thunder are off a big win in Denver, and they have a big game in San Antonio on deck so they won't give this struggling Chicago team their full attention. The time to start fading this hot OKC squad is now as it is just 13-28 ATS after 5 or more consecutive wins under coach Brooks. The Thunder are also only 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games versus a team with a winning percentage below .400. You want to fade favorites of 10 or more points after 6 or more consecutive wins if they have a winning record on the season and are playing a losing team. Doing so has produced a 46-18 ATS mark the last 5 seasons. You also want to back underdogs of 10 or more points that have been beaten by a total of 18 points or more ATS in their last 3 games if they have a win percentage of 25-40% and are playing a winning team. Doing so has produced a 44-17 ATS mark the last 5 seasons. Take the points. |
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12-18-13 | New Orleans Pelicans +10.5 v. Los Angeles Clippers | 95-108 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 33 m | Show | |
6* NBA Bailout on Pelicans +10.5
The Key: The Pelicans by 11 at Golden State last night. However, you want to back road underdogs of 10 points or more if they have a losing record and check in off a road loss of 10 points or more. Doing so has produced a 100-58 ATS mark the last five seasons. In addition, the Pelicans are an impressive 26-7-1 ATS in their last 34 games following a loss of more than 10 points. The Clippers are coming off a big double-digit upset win over the Spurs. But, teams headed up by Doc Rivers are just 4-15 ATS in home games following an upset victory of 10 points or more. The Pelicans are 20-6 ATS in the last 26 meetings, including 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Los Angeles. Take the points. |