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02-08-18 | Thunder v. Lakers +3 | Top | 81-106 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Thunder- What is going on here? Vegas has got to be kidding with this 'line' as the Thunder are just a long range field goal favorite against a Lakers team that is 9-games under .500. Okay, I will admit Los Angeles has won their last three but this 'price' looks way out of whack. Oklahoma City is off a a huge 125-105 win over Golden State Tuesday and now returns to the site of their 133-96 victory in LA back on January 3. Los Angeles is finding their way without their No. 1 draft pick Lonzo Ball going 11-4 since that Thunder loss. This time it's the LAKERS! |
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02-08-18 | Celtics v. Wizards -118 | 110-104 | Loss | -118 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Boston at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over Celtics- One is hot and the other is not. Without John Wall Washington is showing that it is better to share the ball then to build up stats as they have won five of their last six without their all-star guard. Boston has won four of their last five with a 20-point blowout loss on Tuesday at Toronto. This 'line' has the injured Wizards the favorite...looks bad for the Celtics. Take WASHINGTON! |
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02-08-18 | Hawks +1.5 v. Magic | 98-100 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 47 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Orlando 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Magic- My question is, how can the worst team in the league be just a 1-point (opening line) on the road, even if it is against another weak link. Surprisingly enough both clubs enter this contest riding two-game wining streaks. Orlando os all people overcame a 21-deficit against Cleveland and rallied for a 116-98 win on Tuesday. After defeating the Cavaliers I see the Magic is a let down situation here. Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and win again tonight. Take the HAWKS! |
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02-07-18 | Wolves v. Cavs +4 | 138-140 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Cleveland 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over T'wolves- I have seen teams have prolonged losing streaks before and even some rare winning streaks that have dominated the point spread but nothing that compares with the lack of effort 'we' have seen night after night by the Cavaliers. It has gotten so bad for Cleveland that last night they blew a 21-point lead and lost by 18 to a team that they had beaten 19 of the last 20 meetings. Minnesota who has lost four of their last seven but took down the Cavs by 41 points in their last meeting and led early 20-4. Cleveland has won five of the last seven meetings and will regroup tonight. Take CLEVELAND! |
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02-07-18 | Jazz v. Grizzlies +7 | 92-88 | Win | 100 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
Utah at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Jazz- Everything is going 'right' for the Jazz right now as they have won six in a row and they get to play a Memphis team that just dropped 40straight on the road including the final two by a combined 41 points. This is the first meetings of these two this season and the Grizzlies have won 13 of the last 19 meetings including four of the last five. Utah is 'hot' but is just 10-19 straight-up on the road and that included their last three wins. Turn-around here...Take MEMPHIS! |
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02-07-18 | Rockets v. Heat +5 | Top | 109-101 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
Houston at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Rockets- Although the Miami Heat are 4-games over .500 they have been one of the more inconsistent clubs in the NBA this season most likely because of the up-and-down physical issues that Hassan Whiteside carries with him. Currently they are in the mist of a four-game losing streak and they have lost five times to last place teams. Houston has won their last five including a win last night on Brooklyn but have struggled against the Heat going 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. Take MIAMI! |
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02-06-18 | Suns v. Lakers -7.5 | 93-112 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show | |
Phoenix at L.A.Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (-) over Suns- The Lakers (these Lakers) are favored by 8-points over the Suns and this is the largest number that they have been favored this season. It is surprising when they are favorites at all and this 'price' seems like a huge number to me. This meaning to me is that Phoenix is in trouble here. Los Angeles is 6-2 both straight-up and ATS in their last eight (without Lonzo Ball) and are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games. Part of the problem for the Suns is All-star Devin Booker is playing hurt and his average has dropped by seven points per game. Lakers expect Kyle Kuzma to return with playing time tonight. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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02-06-18 | Rockets v. Nets +11 | 123-113 | Win | 100 | 7 h 25 m | Show | |
Houston at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Rockets- When 'we' need here is for the Rockets to be distracted or take the Nets for granted as they have blasted their way past Cleveland on national TV Saturday and have won their last four. Brooklyn who has one of the better ATS record in the NBA has lost six of their last seven but are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games when playing a team with a winning record. Houston is 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings showing they don't take the Nets seriously. I do at least tonight. Take BROOKLYN! |
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02-06-18 | Bucks v. Knicks +2 | Top | 103-89 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
Milwaukee at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Bucks- The Knicks started the season with such promise as they was talk of playoffs with young Kristaps Porzingis leading the way. But, as the year progressed New York regressed to a season low eight-games under .500. Milwaukee on the other hand has won six of seven games since firing head coach Jason Kidd. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was removed from Sunday's win at Brooklyn in the fourth quarter and his effectiveness can be questioned. The Knicks got the money Friday at Milwaukee in their 2-point loss as they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take the KNICKS! |
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02-05-18 | Hornets +6 v. Nuggets | 104-121 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Denver 9:00 ET Hornets (+) over Nuggets- The Nuggets winners of their last two games defeating Golden State and Oklahoma City following close losses against the Celtics and Spurs. I can see them being a bit deflated after a stretch like that and now being ready for the surprising Hornets who have won their last three behind Kemba Walker's offensive outburst. Charlotte is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings and I believe are the side here tonight. Take the HORNETS! |
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02-05-18 | Magic +8 v. Heat | 111-109 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show | |
Orlando at Miami 7:35 ET Magic (+) over Heat- The question here is the status of Hassan Whiteside who sat out Saturday's 111-107 loss at Detroit and may sit out again tonight. Miami is 9-10 when Whiteside sits and have lost their last three. Although Orlando is 6-22 straight-up on the road they have gone 14-13-1 ATS and give you a fight chance to get the cash. Miami on the other hand has not been impressive at home going 13-10 straight-up and only 6-15-2 ATS as hosts. Add that the Hornets are 6-0 ATS in their last six road games locks my side. Take ORLANDO! |
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02-05-18 | Blazers +2.5 v. Pistons | Top | 91-111 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
Portland at Detroit 7:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Pistons- The Blake Griffin era is off to a blazing start as the Pistons have won three straight since the trade that brought the All-star to the Motor City. It was New Orleans that had the two most formidable big men in Anthony and Cousins before the injury but now the double powerhouse is in Detroit with Andre Drummond and Griffin. But, when 'big men' are on the court there is often spacing issues. Portland is off a heart breaking loss at Boston after leading 54-38 at halftime as the Blazers have now lost their last two. With this 'number' where it is I expect the Trailblazers to shock the Pistons. Take PORTLAND! |
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02-04-18 | Bucks v. Nets +5 | 109-94 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 32 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Brooklyn 12:00 ET Nets (+) over Bucks- The Bucks have gone 5-1 since the departure of Jason Kidd as head coach but it must be noted that four of those games were at home and against four of the NBA's weakest teams. Milwaukee has had a strong advantage over the Nets going 22-7-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings including 12-3-1 ATS as visitors. The thing is this season the Nets are a 'different' club and have one of the best point spread records in the NBA going 32-21 ATS on the season. Off a home loss to the Lakers the Nets rebound here. Take BROOKLYN! |
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02-04-18 | Hawks +5.5 v. Knicks | 99-96 | Win | 100 | 2 h 19 m | Show | |
Atlanta at New York 12:00 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- A pair of clubs that are both struggling of late and probably can't wait for their encounter to finish so that they can watch the Super Bowl. Atlanta has dropped five of their last six (1-5 ATS) and the Knicks have lost five of their last seven (2-5 ATS). Although Atlanta is 4-21 straight-up on the road they have managed to turn a profit going 13-11-1 ATS. These two have split their two previous games this season and this is the 'rubber' match and it goes to...HAWKS! |
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02-04-18 | Blazers +2 v. Celtics | Top | 96-97 | Win | 100 | 3 h 46 m | Show |
Portland at Boston 12:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Celtics- Now, I ask you does this look right? Boston who has been the point spread and win leader in the East is less then a bucket favorite at home against a team that has lost five straight to winning teams on the road. Portland has won seven of their last eight and will be playing a team that will be without their start guard Kyrie Irving. Take PORTLAND! |
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02-03-18 | Jazz +6 v. Spurs | 120-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
Utah at San Antonio 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Spurs- Utah is currently riding a 4-game winning streak as they enter San Antonio to play the Spurs where they are 6-19-1 ATS in their last 26 meetings as visitors. The Spurs are off a home loss to Houston where they were seen as a step too slow against the Rockets fast paced offense. The Jazz have already posted a home win over the Spurs taking them down 100-89 six weeks ago and now have the league's best playing rookie Donovan Mitchell who posted 40 points in the Jazz rout of Phoenix last night. The Jazz are hot and the Spurs are not...take UTAH! |
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02-03-18 | Heat +3.5 v. Pistons | Top | 107-111 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 60 m | Show |
Miami at Detroit 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Pistons- The addition of Blake Griffin to the Pistons has drawn a lot of attention especially by the average 'bettor.' Their is no doubt Griffin will have an impact as he plays hard every night but all his glittery stats do not always equate to wins. Miami who was blown out by Philadelphia last night but have been one of the better road teams in the NBA as they are 15-13 straight-up and 17-11 ATS. Although the Heat are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven trips to Detroit they are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games following an ATS loss. The Pistons may struggle with chemistry for awhile and Miami will take advantage. Take the HEAT! |
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02-03-18 | Bulls v. Clippers -7.5 | 103-113 | Win | 100 | 5 h 30 m | Show | |
Chicago at L.A. Clippers 3:30 ET Clippers (-) over Bulls- It looks like the Bulls are playing for a lottery pick (I don't believe that) as they have dropped their last five and haven't even been competitive going 1-4 ATS. Los Angeles jettisoned Blake Griffin to Detroit and are looking for their first win without the 'Superstar' as this is just their second game without him. The Clippers DeAndre Jordan has picked by the slack off the boards and with the addition of Avery Bradley who played for Doc Rivers in Boston they post their first win here. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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02-02-18 | Heat +4 v. 76ers | 97-103 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Miami at Philadelphia 8:00 ET Heat (+) over 76ers- Both these clubs have been struggling of late as Miami has dropped five of their last nine games and Philadelphia has lost the final three of their four-game road trip. The availability of Joel Embiid is always the question when the 76ers take the court and it looks like he will play tonight. The Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games and have one of the better road point spread records in the league as they are 17-10 ATS. Although at home team is 5-0 in the last five meetings they are just 2-3 ATS. Take MIAMI! |
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02-02-18 | Knicks +2.5 v. Bucks | 90-92 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
New York at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Knicks (+) over Bucks- Both teams are coming off terrible losses as New York lost at home to Boston 103-73 Wednesday night and the Bucks were blown out 108-89 last night in Minnesota. The Timberwolves are excited about the return of Jabari Parker who has been out for nearly 12 months. He will play approximately 15 minutes but, the question is what level will he perform. Parker's return is just in time to replace last year's Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon who has a tendon strain and the 'Greek Freak' left last night's game with a twisted ankle and he will be examined today. Take the KNICKS! |
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02-02-18 | Lakers +1.5 v. Nets | Top | 102-99 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
L.A. Lakers at Brooklyn 7:00 ET Lakers (+) over Nets- The Lakers who have lost their last two games have been playing in streaks as they had lost 11 of 12 straight-up and then (without Lonzo Ball) they won eight of 10 before their current two-game slide. This will be a homecoming of sorts for Brook Lopez who was drafted No. 1 in 2008 by the Nets and was traded to Los Angeles in the off-season. Brooklyn is off an outright win over the 76ers last time out and will take advantage of the Nets walking around on 'cloud-nine.' Take LOS ANGELES! |
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02-01-18 | Thunder v. Nuggets +1.5 | Top | 124-127 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Denver 10:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Thunder- These two have split a pair of meetings each holding serve at home. In early November the Nuggets took down the Thunder as the chemistry was in its early stages of development. Today, Oklahoma City is a different 'team' as they are meshing together although they had their eight-game winning streak stopped at Washington Tuesday night. Now, they must travel cross country to the Mile High City and they like most NBA teams struggle on the road going 11-13 straight-up and 10-14 ATS. Denver a dog at home here is 19-7 straight-up at home. Take the NUGGETS! |
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02-01-18 | Rockets v. Spurs +2 | Top | 102-91 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Houston at San Antonio 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Rockets- I really like what I am seeing with the Rockets as the season progresses and with James Harden willing to share the ball and with Chris Paul (when healthy) they have enough fire-power to threaten for the conference title. San Antonio who is off an ATS loss, is 22-4 straight-up at home and a fantastic 17-8-1 ATS and is 8-0 ATS after an ATS loss. With all the fan-fair that comes with scoring 60 points Houston will have the paced slowed down tonight. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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02-01-18 | Raptors v. Wizards +3.5 | 119-122 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show | |
Toronto at Washington 7:05 ET Wizards (+) over Raptors- Toronto is without a doubt one of the more under-rated teams in the NBA as they have pulled even in the loss column with Boston and lead the Cavaliers by five-games. Washington on the other hand has to show their professionalism and regroup for the rest of the season as they will be without All-star guard John Wall for a two months after knee surgery. This is the third meeting and they have split the two games in Toronto but the Raptors have won seven straight at Washington but for the most part they were underdogs in those games. The Wizards know they can win without Wall as can be attested by their 102-96 win over OKC on Tuesday. Take WIZARDS! |
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01-31-18 | Heat +1.5 v. Cavs | 89-91 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
Miami at Cleveland 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Cavaliers- Cleveland's mini winning streak ended yesterday at two as they fell at Detroit 125-114 and love Kevin Love in the process. Love who scored 38 points the last time the Cavaliers played the Heat but he will be out for with a broken left hand and will be out of at least this contest. Cleveland is just 5-8 in January and 11 of its last 16 overall, but are 6-1 against Miami in the last seven meetings. The trouble for the Cavs here is that they are currently in their worst funk since James returned to Cleveland. Take MIAMI! |
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01-31-18 | Hornets v. Hawks +3 | 123-110 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Hornets- So, Dwight Howard returns to his home town of Atlanta fo confront another of his former employers. He has already posted a pair of home wins over the Hawks and now he's face a hostile crowd that will boo his every turn. After a quick start to the season Charlotte has struggled especially on the road where they are 6-15 straight-up and they are favored here. Atlanta is 14-12 ATS at home and the Hornets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games overall. Take the HAWKS! |
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01-31-18 | 76ers v. Nets +7 | Top | 108-116 | Win | 100 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over 76ers- The 76ers have to be the most intriguing team in the NBA with a stock pile of draft choices accumulated in recent seasons they have climbed the NBA latter and are now a playoff team. But the key to the 76ers future is in the hands of so many young players hands especially a healthy of Joel Embiid. Brooklyn has lost their last four while Philly has dropped their last two as Embiid only played the first half of Monday's loss at Milwaukee and sat out the previous loss (2-8 without Embiid). 76ers star Ben Simmons has already mentioned Friday's encounter against San Antonio and can get caught here. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-30-18 | Warriors v. Jazz +8.5 | Top | 99-129 | Win | 100 | 10 h 25 m | Show |
Golden State at Utah 9:05 ET Jazz (+) over Warriors- My goodness, what a display 'we' witnessed Saturday when Stephen Curry made a statement as he battled Kyrie Irving and showed why many consider him the 'best pure shooter' in NBA history. All net all the time. Golden State once again has the best record at 40-10 including a stellar 21-4 straight-up on the road which is better then their home record where they are only 19-6. Utah won the final regular season meeting last season before the Warriors swept Utah in the playoffs and won once already this season 126-101. This time it will be a lot closer. Take UTAH! |
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01-30-18 | Nuggets +7 v. Spurs | 104-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
Denver at San Antonio 8:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Spurs- The Spurs have been one of the most dominate teams in the West for eons and their record against the Nuggets has been a part of their dominance as they are 72-19 all time at home against Denver including the last 10. San Antonio isn't quite the same this season and they have split their last 16 games of course this is without Kawhi Leonard but are 17-7-1 ATS at home. The Nuggets are off a tough 110-110 loss against Boston last night and will make a quick rebound here. Take DENVER! |
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01-30-18 | Thunder v. Wizards +3.5 | 96-102 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Washington 7:05 ET Wizards (+) over Thunder- OKC has turned the corner and is ready to show the NBA world their awesome talent. It took about a third of the season. The Thunder have now won 8-in-a-row including a 121-112 win over Washington last Thursday as Russell West book had a season high 46 points. Oklahoma City is 11-12 straight-up and 10-13 ATS on the road. The Wizards all everything John Wall has rested and should be ready tonight as Washington puts the clamps on OKC. Take the WIZARDS! |
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01-29-18 | Celtics v. Nuggets -117 | Top | 111-110 | Loss | -117 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
Boston at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Celtics- The Celtics still have the best record in the NBA East despite losing five of their last six including a loss at Golden State on Saturday. Denver meanwhile is riding a 3-game losing streak and are an impressive 19-6 straight-up at home and are 9-4 ATS against Boston in the 13 games in Denver. The Nuggets are battling for the a spot in the West playoffs and in the eighth position as of now and improve their chances tonight. Take DENVER! |
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01-29-18 | Heat v. Mavs +2 | 95-88 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 45 m | Show | |
Miami at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Heat- Miami is the rarest of NBA squads having won more games on the road (14) then at home (13). Dallas on the other hand has lost their last three and and six of their last seven. The Heat took the first meeting at home 113-101 and have gone 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Dallas. The Mavericks are off a 91-89 loss at Denver where they let a nine-point fourth quarter lead slip away. This time they complete the process. Take DALLAS! |
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01-29-18 | Hornets +3.5 v. Pacers | 96-105 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Indiana 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Pacers- Indiana is coming off a huge come-back 114-112 win over Orlando as they overcame a 21-point deficit while the Hornets dropped a 95-91 decision at Miami where they blew a 15-point second half lead. The home team won all four meetings last season and the Hornets are 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Add that Charlotte is 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games following a straight-up loss and are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four road games. Take the HORNETS! |
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01-28-18 | Lakers v. Raptors -9.5 | 111-123 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Toronto 6:00 ET Raptors (-) over Lakers- Gee, if Luke Walton has 'lost' this club (like a parent of a player says) someone must realize that the Lakers have played six straight games without rookie Lonzo Ball and they have won their last four going 4-0 ATS. Toronto opened the season 14-1 at home but have dropped off of late going 3-3 in their last six but they are 5-1 both straight-up and ATS against Los Angeles in the last six meetings. Take TORONTO! |
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01-28-18 | 76ers +4 v. Thunder | 112-122 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Oklahoma City 6:00 ET 76ers (+) over Thunder- These are two of the hottest teams in the NBA as Oklahoma City has won six straight while the 76ers have won nine of their last 11 going 9-2 ATS. The Sixers have 21 losses eight of which they had an 11-point or more lead. The Thunder has defeated the 'Wiz Kids' four of the last five in OKC and 'covered' the number in each win, but remember Philadelphia is a different team now. The the SIXERS! |
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01-28-18 | Bucks v. Bulls +2.5 | Top | 110-96 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Chicago 3:30 ET Bulls (+) over Bucks- Jason Kidd is gone but Milwaukee still has Giannis Antetokounmpo (Ha) and have posted two wins since the coaches departure defeating Phoenix and Brooklyn (not exactly power houses). Chicago on the other hand has dropped their last three contests but are still 15-11 over their last 26 games and have a way of getting bye the Bucks. The Bulls have are 15-7 ATS against Milwaukee including 7-3 ATS at home. Take CHICAGO! |
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01-27-18 | Nets v. Wolves -10.5 | 97-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 34 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Minnesota 9:05 ET Timberwolves (-) over Nets- The Timberwolves have been unbeatable at home of late as they are 7-0 ATS in their last seven as hosts and are 11-2 ATS over the Nets in their last 13 in Minnesota. They should be without All-Star Jimmy Butler but Karl-Anthony Towns has stepped-up and leads the NBA with 42 double-doubles. Brooklyn is still a work in progress and have been a great 'take' on the road going 16-8 ATS but they fall short here. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-27-18 | Wizards v. Hawks +5.5 | 129-104 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
Washington at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Wizards- Boy, are the Wizards reeling if not straight-up at least against the points where they are 1-9 in their last 10. Atlanta on the other hand is 5-0 ATS in the second of back-to back games if at home as they fell in the final minutes to Charlotte last night as they Hornets scored the games final 12 points. The Hawks are playing their best basketball of the season and get the 'money' here. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-27-18 | Thunder v. Pistons +4 | Top | 121-108 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 2 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Detroit 5:05 ET Pistons (+) over Thunder- A half dozen, six that is the key number surrounding this encounter between Oklahoma City who is on a six game win streak their longest of the season and six is the number of games Detroit has lost without a win.This battle is the fourth of a 4-game home stand for the Pistons and they have yet to win or cover. They play the Cavaliers at Cleveland on Sunday and then return home for six straight but have had an edge over the Thunder who are 1-5 ATS in their last six meetings in Detroit. Take the PISTONS! |
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01-26-18 | 76ers +3.5 v. Spurs | 97-78 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at San Antonio 8:30 ET 76ers (+) over Spurs- San Antonio has had its way in this series winning 12 straight until Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons teamed-up and handed the Spurs their first loss in the series on Jan. 3. The Spurs just won their last two despite a number of injuries against Cleveland and Memphis and will be without LaMarcus Aldridge, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. The 76ers are 5-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and get the money again tonight. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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01-26-18 | Rockets v. Pelicans +4 | Top | 113-115 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Houston at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Rockets- It looks like the Rockets have finally 'taken-off' as they have won four straight and seven of their last eight including 6-2 ATS. New Orleans who most believe should be doing better has picked up the pace themselves winning their last three and six of their last seven. Houston has dominated this series winning nine of the last 11 meetings including a 130-123 home win when the Pelicans were without Anthony Davis. He will play tonight and New Orleans will pick-up a win. Take the PELICANS! |
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01-26-18 | Jazz +8 v. Raptors | 97-93 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
Utah at Toronto 7:00 ET Jazz (+) over Raptors- Toronto has been sitting behind Boston and Cleveland in the East all season and while their top competitors have fallen off the pace the Raptors continue to play strong and are making a push as they are now tied with the Celtics in the loss column. They have the best home record in the conference at 17-3 while Utah is just 6-19 straight up on the road with their last win at Detroit Wednesday. Toronto is 9-0 ATS in the last nine meetings against the Jazz but should play close here. Take UTAH! |
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01-25-18 | Wizards +5.5 v. Thunder | Top | 112-121 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
Washington at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Wizards (+) over Thunder- Their is no question (at least in my mind) that Oklahoma City has turned things around as they have put together their longest win streak of the season at five straight games. The Wizards on the other hand are reeling having lost three of their last four six of their last eight and are 1-8 ATS in their last nine outings. Both clubs will have reserve guards in the All-star game with Russell Westbrook of the Thunder and John Wall of the Wizards making the trip. But, the boo-ha-ha is coming from Oklahoma City and Westbrook feel that Paul George should have gotten the nod. OKC is just 10-14 ATS at home and get the Wizards when the need a win in the worst way. Take WASHINGTON! |
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01-25-18 | Kings v. Heat -10 | 89-88 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (-) over Kings- Miami has been good to 'us' this season but most of that 'winning' against the points has come when they were underdogs. Tonight they are heavy favorites over a Kings team that just posted a road win at Orlando but had lost their previous eight going 2-6 ATS. The Heat are off a loss to Houston when their top three guards Waiters, Dragic and Johnson were out with injuries but expect a return here. The Kings are just 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games in Miami. Take the HEAT! |
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01-24-18 | Rockets v. Mavs +6.5 | 104-97 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
Houston at Dallas 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Rockets- Houston with the return of a healthy James Harden and Chris Paul have run their current win streak to four games sweeping three straight playoff teams (Minnesota, Golden State and Miami) in the process. They will have the added presence of Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green who are back after serving a two-game suspension. Dallas at 16-31 straight-up is a surprising 24-22-1 ATS on the season but have lost five straight against the Rockets who have won 11 of the last 14 meetings and 21 of the last 30 in Dallas. Still, The Mavericks are playing their best ball of the season. Take DALLAS! |
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01-24-18 | Raptors v. Hawks +6 | 108-93 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
Toronto at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Raptors- Toronto has cooled off a bit losing their fourth game in their last seven after winning 17 of 20. Atlanta on the other hand is improving on a daily basis going 7-7 straight-up after a 7-25 start including winners in four of their last six contests. The Raptors have had the best of it against the Hawks going 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings but the Hawks are 4-0 ATS at home against teams with a winning record. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-24-18 | Jazz +2.5 v. Pistons | Top | 98-95 | Win | 100 | 8 h 41 m | Show |
Utah at Detroit 7:00 ET Jazz (+) over Pistons- For the first time this season the Pistons are out of the playoff picture right now as a result of their current five-game losing streak and ending eight of their last 10 games with losses. Detroit just hasn't been the same since the loss of Reggie Jackson (going 3-9 without him). Like the Pistons Utah has fallen to 19-28 since suffering injuries of their own. But, injuries have allowed the emergence of Donovan Mitchell who leads the Jazz in scoring. Utah is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 trips to Detroit. Take the JAZZ! |
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01-23-18 | Celtics v. Lakers +5 | Top | 107-108 | Win | 100 | 12 h 8 m | Show |
Boston at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Celtics- Their are two teams that are a bit 'off' recently and no one can deny the Cavaliers are one but have any seen the slow pace (point spread) the Celtics have been keeping lately having lost their last three. 'We' missed 'against' them on Sunday because I thought that might be a spot for them to regroup and they lost outright at home to Orlando. Los Angeles has adjusted to with out Ball and have won their last two and five straight at home going 5-0 ATS. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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01-23-18 | Cavs -1 v. Spurs | 102-114 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
Cleveland at San Antonio 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Spurs- Okay how long is this going to go on? When teams play and the result is 'a franchise worst' I look to play on-them their next time out and that is today for the Cleveland Cavaliers. As we all know the Cavaliers allowed a franchise high 148 to Oklahoma City Saturday afternoon and have now lost nine of their last 12. LeBron says he has no answers as they go to San Antonio where the Spurs own the NBA's best home record and are 19-3 straight-up and 16-6 ATS. So, why lest then a bucket? Cavs such and Spurs win at home but this line is too inviting. Take CLEVELAND! |
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01-22-18 | Wizards v. Mavs +2 | 75-98 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Washington at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Wizards- After a terrible stretch where the Wizards failed to cover in seven straight games and 8-of-9 they trounced the Pistons 122-112 in Detroit on Saturday. Dallas who is at the break-even point against the ATS 23-22-1 have dropped their last three against the West losing to the Lakers, Nuggets and Trailblazers and return home to pay a club they have already beaten 113-99 at Washington. The Mavericks have swept the season series in six of the past seven seasons. They do it again tonight. Take DALLAS! |
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01-22-18 | Jazz v. Hawks +2.5 | Top | 90-104 | Win | 100 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
Utah at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Jazz- Year after year the Utah Jazz have played with one of the NBA's strongest home court advantages and this season is no different as this now bottom dweller is five-games over .500 at home but an atrocious 5-18 straight-up on the road and are 6-17 straight-up in their last 22 games. Atlanta who has the worst record in the league has been a money maker at home going 12-10 ATS and once again is getting points from a team that can't win on the road. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-22-18 | Kings v. Hornets -10 | 107-112 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (-) over Kings- Sacramento has dropped seven straight and nine of their last 10 going just 2-8 ATS. Unlike the Kings Charlotte is headed in the other direction as they fight to get to .500. going 6-4 in their last 10 straight-up. With the trade deadline approaching (Feb 8) the Hornets are looking to move their most productive player Kemba Walker who leads the team in scoring, assists and steals. This hasn't effected his play or the play of those around him as the Hornets are playing their best ball of the season. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-21-18 | Pacers +6 v. Spurs | 94-86 | Win | 100 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Indiana at San Antonio 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Spurs- San Antonio is off a grueling stretch where they played nine of their last 11 games on the road and return home after going 3-6 during those road games. The Spurs have the best home record in the NBA at 19-2 straight-up and an impressive 15-5-1 ATS. Indiana has struggled in their last two road games shooting a combined 9-of-52 from beyond the arc while losing to Portland and the Lakers. The Pacers are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and should get the money here. Take INDIANA! |
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01-20-18 | Raptors +3.5 v. Wolves | 109-115 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
Toronto at Minnesota 9:00 ET Raptors (+) over Timberwolves- Toronto has won eight of their last 11 and has been a consistent winner this season both at home 17-3 and on the road 14-10 as they trail only Golden State, Houston and Boston in away wins. Minnesota has lost their last two and can lose three straight for the first time this season. The Raptors have dominated this series winning 22 of the last 24 meetings. Take TORONTO! |
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01-20-18 | Warriors v. Rockets +4 | Top | 108-116 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
Golden State at Houston 8:30 ET Rockets (+) over Warriors- Golden State is streaking once again so what's new, well Curry is back and that always helps but Houston has put together a fine run of their own. Having won Thursday with the return of James Harden the Rockets have won 4-of-5. Houston defeated the Warriors opening night 122-121 at Golden State and the Warriors returned the favor in Houston 124-114 two weeks ago. This time the Rockets blast Golden State. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-20-18 | Thunder v. Cavs -3 | 148-124 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 10 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Cleveland 3:30 ET Cavaliers (-) over Thunder- The point spread nightmare that is called 'Cleveland' continues at an astounding rate be it football (Browns (4-12 ATS) basketball the Cavaliers (12-31 ATS including 3-17-1 ATS at home) and gosh even the Indians blew twice up 3-1 against Boston and 2-0 against the Yankees. The Cavs held a 23-point 2nd quarter and 19-point half time leads against Orlando Thursday but they shot 1-for-17 from 3-point range in the second half and were lucky to escape with a one-victory. OKC is better but now by much as they are 8-13 ATS on the road but are on a 3-games winning streak...and news for the Thunder they are 0-5 ATS in their last five tripes to Cleveland. Take the cursed city...CLEVELAND! |
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01-19-18 | Knicks +6 v. Jazz | 117-115 | Win | 100 | 12 h 12 m | Show | |
New York at Utah 10:30 ET Knicks (+) over Jazz- Talk about heading in the wrong directions both these clubs have been in a 'fee fall' for weeks. New York after a fine start with a favorable heavy home schedule has dropped 11 of their last 14 games while Utah has lost 15 of their last 20. These two met in mid-November and the Knicks pull off a106-101 home win and are now 22-4 ATS in the last 26 meetings including 13-3 ATS in Salt Lake. New York just has owned the Jazz and I expect a bug effort out of the Knicks after Wednesday's letdown in Memphis. Take NEW YORK! |
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01-19-18 | Heat v. Nets +3.5 | 95-101 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
Miami at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Heat- The last time these two met was in Mexico City and the Heat who were under .500 at the time kicked off a run with 15 wins in 20 games. Miami has since lost playing time from Dion Waiters (out for the season) and are playing without Tyler Johnson but have the return of Hassan Whiteside who did not play in the first meeting. Brooklyn has dropped their last five at home but will welcome the return of D'Angelo Russell who has been activated today and is available for the first time since Nov. 17. Take the NETS! |
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01-19-18 | Spurs +6 v. Raptors | Top | 83-86 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
San Antonio at Toronto 7:00 ET Spurs (+) over Spurs- So what's to big deal? San Antonio will be without Kawhi Leonard for who knows how long but that is nothing they haven't been dealing with the past two seasons. The Spurs are 25-12 without Leonard (just 5-4 win him) as coach Gregg Popovich can win with anybody on the floor. Toronto who is 16-5 straight-up at home and 11-8 ATS have lost the last four in this series and are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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01-18-18 | Wolves v. Rockets -5 | 98-116 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Houston 9:30 ET Rockets (-) over Timberwolves- I must say, when I first looked at this matchup I immediately looked toward Minnesota. But, you know what so will everybody else. Upon further review 'we' see that the Timberwolves have lost nine straight times in Houston but, the visitor is 5-0 ATS the last five in Houston. The Rockets have won four of their last five with their loss coming at LA where they 'almost' won the post game fight. Tim Harden is still out and the Rockets are 4-3 in his absence. Chris Paul takes over...take HOUSTON! |
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01-18-18 | Magic v. Cavs -10.5 | 103-104 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
Orlando at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Magic- The 'numbers' are staggering! The Cavaliers are by far the worst ATS record in the league and there is no other team close. Cleveland is 0-6 ATS in their last six games and are just 12-30 ATS on the season including just 3-16-1 ATS at home. So, here they are now a double-digit favorite seeking revenge for a loss inflicted by the Magic 114-93 at Cleveland in October. Previous to that the Cavaliers had won 17 straight meetings. A new streak starts tonight. Take the CAVALIERS! |
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01-18-18 | 76ers +4.5 v. Celtics | Top | 89-80 | Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Boston 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- Philadelphia has won five of their last six games with their only loss came at the hands of the Celtics in London after blowing a 22-point first half lead.This is just Boston's second game in 11 days and their last time out losing at home to the Pelicans. The 76ers will be without J.J. Redick and that hurts but as long as Joel Embiid has playing time you always have a shot. Granted the Celtics are 3-0 both SU and ATS against Philly this season and have won seven straight at home but this is a 'bigger' game for the Sixers then it is for Boston. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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01-17-18 | Heat +4.5 v. Bucks | 106-101 | Win | 100 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Miami at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- Without question (in my mind), Eric Spoelstra is one of the more under-rated coaches in the NBA and he once again has Miami in playoff contention with no 'name' player on his roster. The Heat had won their sixth straight Sunday over the Bucks in Miami 97-79 Sunday but dropped their next contest at Chicago 119-111 to end their streak. The Heat do it for the most part with a tight defense and have won three straight in the series and are 4-1 in the last five meetings. Miami is 12-9 both straight-up and ATS on the road while Milwaukee is 14-8 SU but has 'covered' just seven of 22 home games. Take MIAMI! |
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01-17-18 | Pelicans v. Hawks +2.5 | Top | 93-94 | Win | 100 | 8 h 14 m | Show |
New Orleans at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Pelicans- The Pelicans' Anthony Davis has returned from his latest minor injury and has scored 48 and 45 points in last last two games along with 16 and 15 rebounds and has scored 30 or more points in seven of his last nine contests. New Orleans has followed his lead winning their last three and are seeking their fifth win in six tries. Atlanta who has the worst record in the NBA have won two-of-three including a 102-99 win over San Antonio Monday and are 8-12 straight-up at home and 11-9 ATS. With the Pelicans off an overtime win at Boston 116-113 and could get caught here. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-17-18 | Wizards v. Hornets -115 | 109-133 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
Washington at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Wizards- Coach Steve Clifford returns to the Hornets after a five week break because of stress headaches. Coaching the Hornets would give anybody headaches having to watch Dwight Howard play in the fourth quarter. Charlotte defeated the Wizards in November while Clifford was still around as Howard scored 26 points and 13 rebounds in the 129-124 overtime win. Washington has hit a point spread lull losing their last six ATS. The Wiz are in a tailspin and have just stopped playing defense. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-16-18 | Mavs +6 v. Nuggets | 102-105 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
Dallas at Denver 9:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Nuggets- Denver has lost four of their last five including a 32-point loss to the Spurs their last time out on Saturday. Dallas meanwhile has gone 6-4 straight-up in their last 10 games and are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games. Although the Mavericks are 6-14 straight-up on the road but are 12-8 ATS and can give the nuggets fits tonight. Take DALLAS! |
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01-16-18 | Pelicans +5 v. Celtics | Top | 116-113 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
New Orleans at Boston 7:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Celtics- Boston is at it again in the middle of another winning streak this time it has reached seven games. The Celtics are well rested as their last bit of NBA action took place in London last Thursday a 22-point come from behind victory. Boston has won five of the last six meetings against New Orleans and are 6-2 ATS in the eight meetings. The Pelicans of course are led by Anthony Davis and Boogie Cousins probably the best power combination in the league and have enough to pull of the upset if not just getting the money with the points. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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01-16-18 | Wolves v. Magic +8 | 102-108 | Win | 100 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Orlando 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Timberwolves- Very quietly Minnesota is playing the kind of ball that many expected of them from the beginning of the season and now face one of their nemesis. The Timberwolves have won five straight and 12 of their last 15. As bad as they are and have been Orlando losers of seven straight and 27 of their last 31 games straight-up has dominated the Timberwolves going 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings including losing eight of their last nine visits to Orlando. It's got to be MAGIC! |
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01-15-18 | Rockets v. Clippers +4 | Top | 102-113 | Win | 100 | 12 h 36 m | Show |
Houston at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (+) over Rockets- Ah homecomings they create emotions usually for the player that returns and tonight Chris Paul returns to Los Angeles where he played the first six years of his career with the Clippers. LA faced Houston earlier when they were without Paul and the Clippers took advantage with a 128-118 victory when they still had Patrick Beverley who they received for Paul. This time James Harden is out for the Rockets and the Clippers take advantage once again. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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01-15-18 | Warriors v. Cavs +6 | 118-108 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 12 m | Show | |
Golden State at Cleveland 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Warriors- The Cavaliers are running through a rough spot have lost their last three and have dropped to 11-12 on the road. Golden State on the other hand has won 12 straight road games and have defeated Cleveland in six of the last seven meetings. The Cavaliers lost twice by a combined 62 points losing to Minnesota and Toronto and then b ew a 22-point lead in losing at Indiana. The weary Cavaliers have been on the road 17 of the last 20 days and welcome the Warriors to Quicken Loans Arena. Take CLEVELAND! |
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01-13-18 | Nets v. Wizards -9.5 | 113-119 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (-) over Nets- Despite winning only seven of their first 20 road games the Nets show a neat ATS 13-7 record with the best ATS road record in the NBA. Brooklyn has already beaten Washington twice this season with outright home wins of 119-84 and 103-89 and are getting almost double-digit points here. (?) Upon further review we see that the Nets are 2-12 ATS in the last 14 meetings which means those early season wins for them are the only two 'covers.' Washington who has won seven of their last 10 is aware of what has transpired in the first two encounters and will take a bit of revenge out of the Nets tonight. Take the WIZARDS! |
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01-13-18 | Thunder v. Hornets +2 | Top | 101-91 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Charlotte 5:00 ET Hornets (+) over Thunder- Most of 'us' are still waiting for the Thunder to put it together and their inconsistency in the most consistent thing about this club. Oklahoma City with the addition of Carmelo Anthony and Paul George opened the season 8-12 as many saw a lack of team chemistry and then they went out and won 12 of their next 15 but once again have fallen back losing five of their last seven including their last three. Charlotte who had lost 11 straight to OKC has now defeated them three straight times and are 13-5-1 ATS in the last 19 meetings. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-13-18 | Lakers v. Mavs -4.5 | 107-101 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 47 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Dallas 2:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Lakers- With virtually the same record at the mid-point of the season these two clubs win at a combined winning percentage of 33. The Lakers have reeled off three straight wins after losing nine in-a-row and are off a 93-81 win over San Antonio. The Mavericks have swept Los Angeles the past four seasons and have defeated them 14 straight times including 6-1 ATS their last seven games in Dallas. I'd like to point out that the Lakers recent wins have all come at home and now they have to take their weak playing defense to the road where they have won just five of 18 games. Take DALLAS! |
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01-12-18 | Rockets v. Suns +7 | Top | 112-95 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 60 m | Show |
Houston at Phoenix 10:30 ET Suns (+) over Rockets- The NBA's leading scorer Houston's James Harden has been sidelined the past five games and Chris Paul has picked-up the slack scoring 26.3 points and 10.5 assists. The Rockets have won their last two and posted an early season win at Phoenix defeating the Suns 142-116. The Suns are 7-5 in their last 12 games overall and have won four of their last seven since the return of guard Devin Booker. In what should be a run and gun affair the home Suns could pull out the outright win. Take PHOENIX! |
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01-12-18 | Cavs v. Pacers +2.5 | 95-97 | Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Cavaliers- The Cavaliers are reeling having lost seven of their last 10 including the last two by a combined 62 points and have the worst ATS record 12-18-1 in the NBA. Indiana is 2-0 against Cleveland already this season and has had the best of the Cavaliers the last four seasons going 12-4-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings including 7-3-1 the last 11 meetings at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. I expect the 'public' to play-on Cleveland looking for them to bounce back from their horrid losses but I believe the Cavs are in a true funk. Take INDIANA! |
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01-12-18 | Jazz +4 v. Hornets | 88-99 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Utah at Charlotte 7:00 ET Jazz (+) over Hornets- Weak teams in the NBA must win at home as the road is a tough place for any club (except for the elite) and the Hornets are having problems as hosts. Charlotte is just 10-11 at home and only 2-8 in its last ten but are up against one of the NBA's worst road teams in Utah who despite a win at Washington on Wednesday are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 road games. The Jazz a playoff team a year ago (with Gordon Hayward) have been holding on by playing tough defense. Look for Utah to send Hornets center Dwight Howard to the foul line often and take advantage of his poor free throw shooting. Take UTAH! |
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01-11-18 | Spurs v. Lakers +3 | Top | 81-93 | Win | 100 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
San Antonio at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Spurs- For a team that doesn't want to play for their coach the Lakers have taken two-giant steps forward with consecutive wins over powerhouses Atlanta and Sacramento. San Antonio is a consistent as ever with an overall 28-14 record and 22-18-2 ATS this season. The Spurs will be without a number of players not because of coach Gregg Popovich is 'resting' them but because of injuries. Missing will be Kawhi Leonard, the leading scorer Rudy Gay, along with Tony Parker and Danny Green. With a new confidence the Lakers get it done. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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01-11-18 | Clippers v. Kings +1.5 | 121-115 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 5 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Sacramento 10:05 ET Kings (+) over Clippers- Los Angeles who is off a run-away 125-106 win over Golden State last night ended a 12-game losing steak to the Warriors and have won 10 straight times in Sacramento. The Clippers are already 2-0 against the Kings this season and have won 16 of the last 19 meetings straight-up. These numbers are impressive for LA but they are off an emotion win just last night and will still most likely be without Blake Griffin. This time the Kings rule! Take SACRAMENTO! |
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01-11-18 | Celtics v. 76ers +3 | Top | 114-103 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 54 m | Show |
Boston vs Philadelphia 3:00 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- The interesting thing about this game is not that they are playing it in London, it is that the oddsmakers from London, Las Vegas and Off-shore have rated Boston such a small favorite on a neutral site. For the Celtics center Al Horford missed their last outing and is questionable but for Philadelphia Joel Embiid will play. Both clubs enter on winning streaks with Boston having won their last six and the 76ers winning their last four. The 'price' tells me the Sixers have a legitimate shot at winning outright and with Embiid claiming 'we will kick their ass' I believe they will be ready. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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01-10-18 | Thunder +4.5 v. Wolves | 88-104 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Minnesota 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Timberwolves- Minnesota is off tow huge wins pounding both New Orleans and Cleveland and are headed to the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2004. OKC has dropped their last two without Chris Paul and showed signs of life before dropping four of their last six. The surprising thing about the Thunder is that they are the 4th ranked team in defensive rating a let Portland shoot 63% from the field in last nights 117-106 home loss. Look for them to clamp down on the Wolves here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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01-10-18 | Pistons v. Nets +2.5 | 114-80 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 59 m | Show | |
Detroit at Brooklyn 7:30 Nets (+) over Pistons- Brooklyn may only be 15-25 straight-up but for their 'backers' they are the most profitable team in the league. The Nets are and NBA leading 25-15 ATS including 12-1 ATS on the road. Detroit has been inconsistent because of the times they take games 'off' on the defensive end of the floor. Brooklyn is 6-0 ATS in their last six overall and 5-0 ATS in their last five home games while Detroit is 0-6 ATS in their last six meetings in Brooklyn and 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings overall. Take the NETS! |
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01-10-18 | Heat +5 v. Pacers | Top | 114-106 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Miami at Indiana 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Pacers- Miami has been one of the better road teams this season winning 11 of 19 and going 11-8 ATS but haven't won in Indianapolis since February 2012 a losing streak spanning 10 games. The Heat are 9-44 all-time at Indiana but are off a win at Toronto last last night which brought them their fifth straight win. The Pacers have won their last two after having lost their previous five and have split two games against the Heat in Miami. This time it's...MIAMI! |
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01-09-18 | Kings +6.5 v. Lakers | 86-99 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
Sacramento at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Kings (+) over Lakers- For a team that doesn't want to play for their coach the Lakers ended a nine-game losing streak with a rousing 132-113 home victory over Atlanta on Sunday. That home was the first ATS win for the Lakers in their last seven tries. Sacramento is off a home loss to the Spurs as they closed their six-game home stand 2-4 and have lost 6-of-8. Despite the win Los Angeles is wearing down as their young nucleus hasn't had two consecutive days off since mid-December. The Kings have won 10 of their last 12 meetings and are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Los Angeles. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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01-09-18 | Blazers v. Thunder -7.5 | 117-106 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 39 m | Show | |
Portland at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (-) over Trailblazers- Oklahoma City who has lost three their last five after a 114-100 loss at Phoenix on Sunday returns home for one game in mist of a six game span. Portland who squeezed out a win over San Antonio Sunday will once again be without All-Star guard Damian Lillard who has missed six of their last eight games. Believe it or not the Thunder who has lost their last two home games are one of the better defensive teams in the NBA and will post a home win tonight as they are 4-1 ATS at home versus the Blazers. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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01-09-18 | Heat +4.5 v. Raptors | Top | 90-89 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
Miami at Toronto 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Raptors- Both these clubs are on winning streaks as Miami has posted four straight wins while Toronto has won their last five games. The Raptors DeMar DeRozan has averaged 33.4 points during the Raptors win streak and now with his counterpart guard Kyle Lowry most likely on the shelf tonight will have to pick up the slack. The Heat have dropped five straight in Toronto bit have won their last two on the road. I'm looking for a close game tonight. Take the points. Take MIAMI! |
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01-08-18 | Cavs v. Wolves | Top | 99-127 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Cleveland at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Cavaliers- There are two huge differences with these two clubs between last season and this season and it is about defense. Cleveland who was one of the best defensive teams in 2016-17 season and in now ranked 26thand this year the Timberwolves clamped down on defense and have held their last six opponents under 100 points. The Cavaliers are off a season high 131 points in their win (non-cover) at Orlando Saturday night and will the return of Isaiah Thomas their points should go up but their defense will suffer. That win for the Cavs was their first on the road after five straight losses away from home. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-07-18 | Hawks +3.5 v. Lakers | Top | 113-132 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
Atlanta at L.A. Lakers 9:30 ET Hawks (+) over Lakers- It shouldn't be long, not too long before the Hawks pass the Lakers in wins and they can at least tie them tonight. Atlanta, the league's worst has just 10 wins on the season but the are closing in on the Lakers who remain with 11 wins after nine straight losses. Believe it or not the Hawks who were smashed by Portland Friday night for their second worse loss of the season were looking ahead to tonight where they feel the have a chance to win. They are right. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-07-18 | Spurs v. Blazers -2.5 | 110-111 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Portland 9:00 ET Trailblazers (-) over Spurs- These two payed this game two weeks ago as the Spurs won outright as a 2.5-point underdog 93-91. The Blazers like Sunday's nights at home going 5-0 ATS this season. Portland is off a trouncing of the league's weakest team Atlanta while San Antonio took down Phoenix Friday night without LaMarcus Aldridge. Damian Liillard is back and up to speed and will be the difference tonight. Portland is 19-14 against the Spurs including 10-5 at home. Take PORTLAND! |
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01-07-18 | Jazz +4 v. Heat | 102-103 | Win | 100 | 5 h 4 m | Show | |
Utah at Miami 3:30 ET Jazz (+) over Heat- With the return of Hassan Whiteside Miami has won their last three while Utah has dropped 12 of their last 15. With those kind of numbers surrounding this game I feel the odds-makers are giving the Jazz a fair shot a redeeming themselves for a 84-74 hone loss to the Heat in early December. Utah rookie guard Donovan Mitchell has shown his worth scoring 18.2 points and shooting 85% from the 'line.' The Heat must enjoy their Saturday night's in Miami as they re 0-4 ATS in their last four Sunday night home games. Take UTAH! |
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01-06-18 | Bulls +5.5 v. Pacers | 86-125 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 19 m | Show | |
Chicago at Indiana 7:00 ET Bulls (+) over Pacers- Now, I like 'our' side here but I am very leery of a favorite that has lost five straight games. Indiana has struggled on offense without Victor Oladipo who has missed the last four Pacers games and is averaging 24.9 points. Aside from Oladipo Pacers forward Bojan Bogdanovic is also questionable. Chicago is off a road win at Dallas Friday and is just 5-15 straight-up on the road but are a surprising 12-8 ATS. This one should come down to the final buzzer and the points might come into play. Take CHICAGO! |
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01-06-18 | Rockets v. Pistons +5.5 | 101-108 | Win | 100 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
Houston at Detroit 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Rockets- Houston is off a disappointing performance against Golden State Thursday and will once again be without James Harden. His replacement Gerald Green has averaged 28 points in Harden's absence and with the return of Chris Paul the Rockets still have plenty of firer power. Detroit is coming off one of their worst beating of the season last night falling to Philadelphia 114-78 trailing by 30 points at the half. I'm sure that Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy will have is troupe ready to hustle the full 48 minutes (please no overtime) tonight and give a full effort. Take the PISTONS! |
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01-06-18 | Celtics v. Nets +5.5 | Top | 87-85 | Win | 100 | 5 h 28 m | Show |
Boston at Brooklyn 6:00 ET Nets (+) over Celtics- Boston was in a position to have a let-down last night after their emotional win over Cleveland and responded with their fifth straight win. I attribute that to Brad Stevens and his coaching ability to have his squad ready at every turn. Brooklyn is who much improved this season has played two tight games against the Celtics but lost them both by seven and three points and have lost their last seven meetings. The Nets look to win their third straight game for just the second time this season are doing it with defense as they have held opponents under 100 points ten times and are undefeated in those contests. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-05-18 | Wizards v. Grizzlies +5 | 102-100 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show | |
Washington at Memphis 9:35 ET Grizzlies (+) over Wizards- It has taken Memphis over a month to adjust to the lost of Mike Conley as they have one of the more sluggish offenses averaging 98.9 points (28th) while the Wizards are one of the higher scoring teams putting up 118.7 points (average) last five games. Washington defeated Memphis at home 93-87 in mid December when the Grizzlies were without Tyreke Evans. Since his return they average 111.3 points and are 3-3 straight-up. Washington has lost four of five on the road and are just 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Memphis. Take the GRIZZLIES! |
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01-05-18 | Jazz v. Nuggets -6.5 | 91-99 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
Utah at Denver 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Nuggets- Utah opened the season with a win over the Nuggets and defeated them a second time in December but since then they have had their issues and have now lost 11 of their last 14. This is the final meeting of the season between these two and Utah has already guaranteed itself at least a split of the series and has a history of giving Denver fits as the Nuggets are 13-5 ATS in the last 18 meetings. In this one the Jazz will need major production out of Rudy Gobert and rookie Donovan Mitchell and they get it. Take UTAH! |
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01-05-18 | Wolves +4 v. Celtics | Top | 84-91 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Minnesota at Boston 7:35 ET Timberwolves (+) over Celtics- Boston is off 'our' Megabucks Best Bet winner over Cleveland and more importantly for them they are now 26-13-1 ATS having won their last four. The Celtics have dominated Minnesota winning 11 straight at home as the Wolves haven't won in Beantown since March of 2005. This game is being played despite blizzard warnings that cancelled the Bruins NHL game yesterday but Minnesota came to town early and will be ready. Boston off that emotional victory over the Cavaliers will get caught here as they are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 after a straight-up win. Take the TIMBERWOLVES! |
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01-04-18 | Thunder v. Clippers +2 | Top | 127-117 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 5 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (+) over Thunder- After poor starts to the season both these clubs have picked up the pace as Oklahoma City has won seven of their last nine while the Clippers have won six of their last seven. This should be a fairly even match as Los Angeles has is 6-0 ATS in their last six at home and the Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings including a 120-111 win this season. OKC is off a rout of the Lakers but will find the going tougher here. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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01-04-18 | Warriors v. Rockets +5 | 124-114 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
Golden State at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Warriors- What a great matchup as the top most prolific scoring teams face off in Houston where the Rockets will host Golden State. The Warriors have won eight straight road games and with the return of Stephen Curry are once again dominate. Houston who has played much better when Chris Paul is in the lineup will now be without leading scorer James Harden who is out with a hamstring injury. Houston has lost 11 of the last 13 meetings including six straight in Houston. Teams have a way of adjusting and making up ground where star players are injured. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-03-18 | Warriors v. Mavs +8 | 125-122 | Win | 100 | 4 h 30 m | Show | |
Golden State at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- Well, Stephen Curry is back and played his first first game after an ankle injury kept his sidelined for 11 games and his never missed a beat hitting 10 3-point shots. Golden State has already 'rocked' the Mavericks twice this season winning by a combined 45 points and now face a 'different' Mavs club. Dallas has won their last four with the emergence of rookie Dennis Smith Jr. who will draw the assignment of guarding Curry. Dallas now playing with confidence and looking to prove they can play with the Warriors! Take the MAVERICKS! |
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01-03-18 | Cavs v. Celtics -3 | Top | 88-102 | Win | 100 | 4 h 5 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 8:00 ET Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- After the long awaited debut with Cleveland for Boston All-Star took place last night as he scored 17 points in 19 minutes but will not be in the lineup tonight. The Cavaliers defeated Boston opening night when Gordon Hayward went down for the year five minutes into the Game and Boston responded like champions and are 30-10 on the season. The Cavaliers who have been a money-burner for their backers are just 12-24-1 ATS this season and are 1-8 ATS after a straight-up win. Boston on the other hand is 10-3-1 ATS following a loss. Take BOSTON! |
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01-03-18 | Spurs v. 76ers -1.5 | 106-112 | Win | 100 | 3 h 8 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Spurs- Philadelphia has dropped 12 straight to the Spurs including six straight at home. The 76ers have won their last two and three-of-four and will most likely be without Joel Embiid who has a 'new' injury to contend with as he took a spill and sprained his right wrist. But the news isn't all bad as far as players health is concerned as prized rookie Markelle Fultz is going to make his debut. With all those winning streak you would think that San Antonio was a good bet, but they are 5-12 ATS in their lat 17 meetings in Philadelphia including and just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. Take THE 76ERS! |