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01-18-24 | Thunder -2.5 v. Jazz | Top | 134-129 | Win | 100 | 19 h 7 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Utah 9:00 ET thunders (+) over Jazz- Utah had all momentum they need entering yesterday’s shootout with Golden State and then were shocked at the death of the Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic and the cancellation of their game. The Jazz have won six straight and 12 of 14 and will be hosting one of the improved teams in all of sports Oklahoma City who despite a pair of losses in Los Angeles are still 11-8 on the road and have already defeated Utah 134-120 and will do it again here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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01-17-24 | Rockets +6.5 v. Knicks | 94-109 | Loss | -113 | 7 h 45 m | Show | |
Houston at New York 7:30 ET Rockets (+) over Knicks- Both of these squads have taken huge strides this season with New York changing its chemistry and Houston developing its young talent. Jalen Brunson came over to the Knicks last season is proving to be a future Super-star and with the addition of Anonubi with the departure of the poor shooting JA Barnett the Knicks have become formidable. Houston is off a terrible performance against the 76ers and have been pointing to this game in New York for a while now. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-17-24 | Heat v. Raptors +2 | 97-121 | Win | 100 | 7 h 44 m | Show | |
Miami at Toronto 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Heat- The Raptors just finished their six game road trip with four straight losses and will glan to be back in the Great White North to host the sun baked Heat. Playing in Miami is wonderful during the winter but traveling is a bitch to start with and then having to land in Toronto can be hostile. The Heat have had their top three players Butler, Herro and Adebayo available for just nine of their 40 games and chemistry is something that has to be developed. Take TORONTO! |
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01-15-24 | Thunder v. Lakers +1.5 | 105-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 16 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at LA Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers over Thunder- Oklahoma City has now won four straight and nine of 11 while the Lakers continue to struggle as they are 5-12 since winning the silly NBA in-season Tournament. Los Angeles is off a road loss a Utah. But, LA has been shorthanded and will have two fresh legs for this encounter and of course Davis and Lebron. Take the LAKERS! |
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01-15-24 | Bulls +4 v. Cavs | Top | 91-109 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
Chicago at Cleveland 7:00 ET Bulls (+) over Cavaliers- Fist it was the in-season NBA Tournament and in their expanding effort to showcase the league around the globe the Cavaliers are off a win over Brooklyn in a game played in Paris (Paris, France not Texas in case you were wondering). Played on Thursday Cleveland may still feel the affects of the time difference and adjustment can be more difficult than one might realize. The Cavs have won four straight and are 15-3 SU against teams with losing records and have defeated Chicago five straight times going 4-0-1 ATS. The Bulls have picked up the pace in the New Year and have won four-of-five. Take CHICAGO! |
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01-15-24 | Rockets +7.5 v. 76ers | 115-124 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 21 m | Show | |
Houston at Philadelphia 1:00 ET Rockets (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia is just 3-7 without Joel Embiid but they won an impressive victory over Sacramento w/o Embiid 112-93 on Friday. Houston was just blown out at Boston as the Celtics rebounded from a beat down at the hands of Milwaukee on Saturday 145-113. The Rockets who won just 22 games last season are 19-19 and have dropped three of four and they are 0-4 ATS on their current road trip...today they ply close. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-14-24 | Pacers v. Nuggets -10.5 | Top | 109-117 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 18 m | Show |
Indiana at Denver 12:30 ET Nuggets (-) over Pacers- Indiana is red hot having won three straight and nine-of-10 and of late have done it without spectacular Tyrese Haliburton who has a pulled hamstring. In his absence the leagues highest scoring team placed eight different players in scoring last time out in their 126-108 win over Atlanta their third win over them this season. Bruce Brown returns to Denver where he was a big part of the Nuggets championship team last season and he may be able to help with prep notes but when face-to-face with Nikola Jokic no much is going to help. Denver has had some stinkers of late but have still managed to win 10 of their last 13 with Jokic going 73-of -92 (79.3%) from the floor while averaging 10 assists. The Nuggets have won the last six meetings and are 16-4 SU at home and with the line this high against a team as hot as the Pacers I expect a blowout win. Take DENVER! |
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01-13-24 | Rockets v. Celtics -15.5 | 113-145 | Win | 100 | 7 h 29 m | Show | |
Houston at Boston 7:00 ET Celtics (-) over Rockets- Boston went to Milwaukee Thursday and in the middle of the first half they decided to take to rest of the night off...and that is exactly what they did. Getting annihilated by the Bucks as they scored 25 straight points the Celtics sat anybody that has had any kind playing time down for the rest of the game. They will be ready to play tonight after their worst showing in ages. The Celtics are 18-0 at home and Houston who is greatly improved is just 4-14 on the the road. Take BOSTON! |
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01-12-24 | Raptors +3.5 v. Jazz | Top | 113-145 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Toronto at Utah 9:30 ET Raptors (+) over Jazz- A team that was considered an also-ran at the start of the season and lost 16 of their first 23 games Utah has now won 9-of-11 and have won their last three defeating Philadelphia, Denver and Milwaukee defeating three of the NBA’s strongest contenders. The Jazz have had their way against Toronto of late winning the last three meetings and six of seven. Although the Raptors are just 6-14 SU on the road they are 11-9 ATS and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Utah not used to the favorites role fall short. Take TORONTO! |
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01-12-24 | Pacers v. Hawks -5.5 | Top | 126-108 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
Indiana at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (-) over Pacers- Points should not be a problem here as the No. 1 and No. 3 scoring team face off for the third time this season. Indiana leads the NBA in scoring averaging 126.5 PPG and the Hawks are third averaging 122.7 PPG. They have met twice with the Pacers scoring 157 and 150 points winning both contests and have scored over 130 points 15 ties this season. But, they will be without their leading scorer and All-star Tyrese Haliburton who will be out two weeks with a hamstring pull. Hawks starting to get it together after a horrid ATS start at home going 3-12 ATS. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-11-24 | Celtics v. Bucks -4.5 | Top | 102-135 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
Boston at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Bucks (-) over Celtics- Boston is off a tough overtime win over Minnesota where the trailed by nine points late in the fourth before tying and winning with an OT cover. Milwaukee has hit a lull losing four-of-five (All-star break will give them rest) but for now they return home after a loss to Utah. These two met in Boston in November by three points after building a 21-point lead. Damian Lillard has been out but returns tonight to aid in the Bucks victory. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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01-10-24 | 76ers v. Hawks +1.5 | 132-139 | Win | 100 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
Hawks over 76ers- The 76ers are just not the same without MVP Joel Embiid as they continue to struggle when he is not in the lineup. Philadelphia has lost three of four and actually have five guys that are hurting enough to be out of the lineup one day or another. Atlanta has been the worst point spread team that I can ever remember as they have lost six of eight SU and have won just five home games all season and are just 2-12 ATS as hosts and have covered just eight of 35 games played this season. These ATS numbers are disgraceful and the Hawks with fly tonight against a weakened foe. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-09-24 | Raptors v. Lakers -4.5 | 131-132 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
Toronto at LA Lakers 10:30 ET |
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01-08-24 | Rockets +4.5 v. Heat | 113-120 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 7 m | Show | |
Houston at Miami 7:30 ET Rockets (+) over Heat- It was been two weeks since the Heat played at home on Christmas Day when they downed the Embiid-less 76ers. Winning at home is a must in the NBA as getting road wins are so difficult as the Heat and Houston can attest. Miami has a winning home record of 9-6 but are not so hot as home favorites going 5-10 ATS something the Rockets can make note of as they are 1-10 SU but a 7-6 ATS on the road. Once again the crew from South Beach has a number of key personnel sidelined because of nagging injuries including Jimmy Butler. The Rockets are off their Megabucks win Saturday night 122-118 over Milwaukee and this is the first of a six-game road trip. The young club from our space center are eager to prove they can win on the road. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-07-24 | Hawks -130 v. Magic | Top | 110-117 | Loss | -130 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
Atlanta at Orlando 3:30 ET Hawks (-) over Magic-This without a doubt in my mind the ‘Don’t make Sense’ game of the day. So much so that I was forced to check a number of different outlets to be sure the line on this contest was not an error. Orlando who has improved to the point where they have to be considered a playoff threat. The Magic are an amazing 12-4 SU and ATS at home and they have been established as an underdog to Atlanta who in six game under .500 and a horrid 8-26 ATS on the year including 6-13 ATS on the road. I need not go any further with this. This game is either in the tank or not...I believe it is...it is he only way and it’s a winner. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-06-24 | Bucks v. Rockets +7 | 108-112 | Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Bucks- Despite having won 25 of 35 games a 71% winning pace many say Milwaukee has been inconsistent. Tonight they will play their third game in four nights and it is most likely that their 15-19-1 ATS is why people think that they are underachievers. Houston whose 17-16 record has people speaking their praises because of the difference in expectations between the two clubs as the Rockets are 14-6 (70%) SU and ATS at home. There are just two NBA that keep opponents scoring under 110 PPG and Houston is one of them while the Bucks allow 119.4 PPG ranking No. 24 in the league. This will be the Rockets seventh straight home game and they are off a 27-point home loss to Minnesota. Look for them to atone for their paltry effort last time out. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-05-24 | Magic v. Nuggets -9 | 122-120 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
Orlando at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (-) over Magic- Denver is coming off a come-back win over Golden State last night as they rallied from 18 points down with 6:51 left to play to a non-cover (-4) win 130-127. Orlando has made great strides this season and had a nine game winning streak before their most recent slide as they have dropped 10 of their last 15 games overall. Although Denver is 14-3 SU at home they have a target on their backs as defending NBA champs and are just 16-20 ATS on the year. Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic has gone an unbelievable 39-for-44 from the field in the last four games and Jamal Murray has returned to the line-up full time. Take DENVER! |
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01-05-24 | Thunder v. Nets +5.5 | 115-124 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Thunder- After defeating the Celtics to extend their winning streak to five games Oklahoma City was beaten by Atlanta the following night. The Thunder have lost two games in-a-row only twice this season and are 12-4 since their last two-game losing streak. Brooklyn have dropped their last five games the last four of which were on the road the second time that they have lost five-straight this season. After getting find $100,00 by the league for violating the NBA’s Player Participation Policy the Nets will be playing at full strength. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-05-24 | Hawks +3 v. Pacers | 116-150 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 3 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Indiana 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Pacers- The high flying Hawks have started to put it together winning their last two contests scoring 130 and 141 against Washington and Oklahoma City. Indiana has won five straight since Christmas without a loss including the last two victories over Milwaukee a club that had defeated only once in 15 meetings prior to the seasons start. The Pacers who lead the NBA in scoring are led by Tyrese Haliburton who had a triple-double last time out without a turnover. Indiana leads the NBA in scoring but Atlanta is a close third and are playing their best basketball of the season right now. The Hawks were 6-25 ATS overall before their last two wins. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-04-24 | Nuggets v. Warriors +3.5 | Top | 130-127 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
Denver at Golden State 10:00 ET Warriors (+) over Nuggets- It sorta like the sophomore jinx in baseball which basically says for first time winners (a rookie in baseball) the second time around is a bit more difficult. Denver won their first NBA championship last yer and are feeling the affects of their champagne hangover. Golden State is nothing close to what they were in recent championship years but, hey still have the greatest shooter in NBA history in Stephen Curry as well a possible runner-up in Klay Thompson (must admit he has not returned to form since his major injury). The point is the Nuggets are just 10-8 SU on the road and 7-11 ATS. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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01-03-24 | Magic +5 v. Kings | 135-138 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
Orlando at Sacramento 10:30 ET Magic (+) over Kings- Gotta love the match-up of a pair of NBA teams that have emerged as a threat to win a playoff series against any possible opponent. Orlando is a stellar 22-11 ATS this season including 10-7 ATS on the road a place few prevail. Sacramento has improved in each of the past three season’s and have swept (2-0) the series the last two seasons. But, Orlando, has grown quickly since the arrival of Paolo Branchero who has pushed the Magic into a contender. Take ORLANDO! |
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01-03-24 | Thunder v. Hawks +1.5 | Top | 138-141 | Win | 100 | 7 h 1 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Thunder- We missed out on the Celtics and Thunder winner last night as Oklahoma City won their fifth straight game 127-123 over Boston the team with the best record in the NBA. But, I shall atone for it today with the winner here. Atlanta broke a streak of their own of four losses in-a-row Sunday by defeating lowly Washington 130-126. These two met in early November with the Thunder (+1.5) prevailing 126-117 (it was no surprise then as we did post the winner in that meeting) and this is the final meeting of the season. Last year they split the series and I see the same thing happening here. The Hawks have been putrid both SU and ATS especially at home where they are 1-12 ATS. But, they will play 13 of the next 18 at home and are looking to make up ground starting tonight. Thunder are playing back-to-back and the Hawks are flying high with confidence off the Sunday victory. The line seems a bit short and OKC looks like an easy play. Therefore...take ATLANTA! |
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01-03-24 | Bucks v. Pacers +3.5 | 130-142 | Win | 100 | 7 h 31 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Indiana 7:10 ET Pacers (+) over Bucks- When push comes to shove Milwaukee very well may have the biggest upside of all NBA contenders. Their firepower has them scoring 124.6 PPG second in the ‘Association.’ The number 1 scoring team happens to be hosting tonight match-up as the Pacers drop on 126.4 PPG. There will be no shortage of star power as the Bucks tout Antetokounmpo and Indiana sends out the fastest rising start in the NBA Tyrese Haliburton who is a triple-double machine. Look for a high scoring game with the home Pacers with the final edge. Take INDIANA! |
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01-02-24 | Nets +6 v. Pelicans | Top | 85-112 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Brooklyn at New Orleans 8:00 ET Nets (+) over Pelicans- There two things that should happen at games end tonight is that Brooklyn will end a season long three game losing streak and the Pelicans will have their two-game win streak end. No question New Orleans has a big 3 in their line up with Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum who can carry a team as they have the past two games each scoring at least 20 points in wins over the Lakers and Jazz. The Nets who are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games are 8-1 SU and ATS in the last nine meetings and rebound here. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-01-24 | Mavs v. Jazz +3.5 | Top | 90-127 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show |
Dallas at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Mavericks- The last time these two cagers met the Mavericks handed Utah a 50-point loss (147-97) the second worse loss in Jazz history and goes back to when they played in New Orleans where it made more sense to called them the Jazz. In the last meeting Utah was shorthanded and Luca Doncic dropped in 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in just three quarters but since that defeat they have won seven of 10 and are healthy. Healthy or not Dallas most likely be without the services of Kyrie (Flat world) Irving who is resting and a regular basis. Take UTAH! |
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12-31-23 | Magic +5.5 v. Suns | 107-112 | Win | 100 | 21 h 16 m | Show | |
Orlando at Phoenix 8:00 ET Magic (+) over Suns- Phoenix who procured Kevin Durant before the close of the 2023-23 season and then proceeded to acquire Bradley Beal to go along with Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen have only had three games with the Big-3 in the line-up. Friday the Suns won for the first time with their trio of super starts in the lineup defeating lowly Charlotte 133-119 as 15.5 point favorites. We always hear stories of how teams with new players especially high profile stars take time to mesh and learn each other idiosyncrasies. So, now after one game together and have a good shooting night against a very weak club I am to believe that the Suns rises in the west...not so fast my friend. Phoenix had lost nine of 12 before their consecutive wins and they are .5-12 ATS at home. I really don’t have much to say about the Magic other than they are much better than most people realize as their No. 1 draft pick from a year ago Paolo Branchero all-around play is infectious. Take ORLANDO! |
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12-31-23 | Nets +7.5 v. Thunder | 108-124 | Loss | -108 | 4 h 5 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Oklahoma City 7:05 ET Nets (+) over Thunder- The Thunder continue to win and are on a three game streak right now and have won six-of-seven which brings them to a 70% winning percentage at 21-9 SU. OKC showed improvement he latter half of last season and the addition of 2nd year rookie (may not make sense but it is true) Chet Holmgren has make major contribution that Wembanyama can not match. Brooklyn reminds me of what the Thunder were last season they are young and hungry and give a full 48 minute effort. OKC is third in scoring while the Nets are strong off the boards ranking third. This one stays close. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-30-23 | Heat v. Jazz +1.5 | Top | 109-117 | Win | 100 | 16 h 11 m | Show |
Miami at Utah 5:00 ET Jazz (+) over Heat- This looks to me like a mirror image of the Thursday’s game with the Heat being a small underdog to the Warriors and now it has folded over with them as a small favorite at Utah. The Jazz just finished a five-game road trip and won the middle three games before falling at New Orleans Thursday night. The Jazz should be a full strength health wise for the first time this season while Miami continues to play hurt and continues to win. Utah has been under-maned most of the season and yet have managed to post a winning record at home going 8-5 SU and more importantly 9-3 ATS. The Heat have won the last five meetings, but the Jazz got the money the last meeting and will get it done here. Take UTAH! |
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12-29-23 | Thunder +2.5 v. Nuggets | 119-93 | Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Denver 9:00 ET Thunder (+) over Nuggets- My goodness this is a short price to lay with the defending NBA Champions at home. Denver has not been all that bad at home going 13-2 SU although just 8-7 ATS with one of their two outright losses coming at the hands of the Thunder. Oklahoma City has the youngest team in the league and don’t know that they are supposed to be intimated by the defending champs...they are not! The Thunder have won their last two and seven of their last nine and will get it done again tonight. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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12-29-23 | 76ers v. Rockets +1.5 | 131-127 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia is just not anything close to the same team when playing without the NBA’s MVP Joel Embiid who is the league leading scorer. The 76ers were 0-4 SU without their big man until a 20-point win at Orlando and winning on the road which has been a weak spot for them in recent seasons. Houston is one of the youngest teams (and developing fast) in the NBA and excel at home where they are 12-4 SU and 11-4-1 ATS. Embiid is still out. Take HOUSTON! |
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12-29-23 | Kings v. Hawks | Top | 117-110 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
Sacramento at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+)over Kings- Atlanta may be the biggest underachiever in the NBA this season as they ave one of the worst home records in the league. The Hawks are a meager 4-8 SU at home but are an horrid 1-11 ATS as hosts despite having one of the top guards Trae young who averages 28.1 points and 11.3 assists. Sacramento can match the Hawk front court play as De’ Aaron Fox averages 30.2 and 6,1 assists. The Kings have won six of 10 while the black birds have lost three straight and won just three of their last 12 games. They are ranked No 3 on offense with 122.3 PPG while the Kings are NO. 22 on defense allowing 118 PPG. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-28-23 | Heat +3.5 v. Warriors | 114-102 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show | |
Miami at Golden State 10:00 ET Heat (+) over Warriors- Even through their slow start had Miami had struggling but they have managed to win nine of 15 road games. Only three other teams in the NBA have won more on the road while Golden State who also is off to a weak start to the season has reeled off eight straight home wins. The Warriors may have won at home but they are a disappointing 6-9 ATS as hosts. The Heat still doesn’t know if Jimmy Butler will be able to play as he has missed the last three games and yet the line on this match-up is very low. It leads me to believe the Warriors will struggle again. Take MIAMI! |
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12-27-23 | Knicks +3.5 v. Thunder | 120-129 | Loss | -112 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
New York at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Knicks (+) over Thunder- OKC has three of the NBA’s youngest stars as their wait to next year mantra has turned into winning now. At 19-9 the Thunder have to be taken seriously being led by All-star Gilgeous Alexander, second year rookie Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. New York is led by Jalen Brunson and although they have lost their center Mitchell and still are second in the NBA in rebounding while Oklahoma City is second to last. Knicks over win over Milwaukee adding the confidence needed to beat the league’s elite. Take NEW YORK! |
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12-27-23 | Bucks v. Nets +5 | Top | 144-122 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 40 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Bucks- When reviewing the Bucks play to date my thoughts run to this club scoring points and not playing the tough defense needed to win during the playoffs. Milwaukee is second in the NBA in points scored with 124.5 per game but allow 119.1 and have surrendered 120 points or more 15 times this season as their interior presence has been soft allowing 53 points per game in the paint. They have gone ‘over’ the total in 20 of their 30 games. Brooklyn who is 11-4-1 ATS at home have dropped nine of 11 SU against the Bucks but have gone 3-1 ATS in the last four meetings and 5-of-6 have gone under. The Nets had dropped five straight until their two wins against Detroit and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven. They are a young club that will surprise the league in their play before the season’s end and they are eager to measure up against the Bucks. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-26-23 | Grizzlies v. Pelicans -4 | 116-115 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 0 m | Show | |
Memphis at New Orleans 8:10 ET Pelicans (+) over Grizzlies- Ja is back! Ja Morant who was suspended the first 25 games of the regular season has return with a splash as Memphis who was 6-19 in his absence have now won three straight upon his return. (After three games he might have already established he is the league’s MVP) The Grizzlies started their win streak at New Orleans a week ago when the Pelicans blew a 24-point lead having a fourth quarter collapse. The Crescent City will host this meeting once again with the line dropping from a minus-8.5 and now have a price of minus-4.5 a number they will cover handing the Grizzlies their first loss since Morant’s return. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-26-23 | Pacers +3.5 v. Rockets | Top | 123-117 | Win | 100 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Indiana at Houston 8:00 ET Pacers (+) over Rockets- Indiana was the NBA’s highest scoring team as of two weeks ago but have hit a snag losing their last two and six of seven as they meet Houston for the first time this season. The Pacers made a run during the NBA in-season tournament and are seeking to regain their intensity after a disappoint loss to the Lakers in the final. The Rockets are an outstanding 12-2 SU and 11-2-1 ATS at home but have lost seven straight to the Pacers going 2-7 ATS. They have rebounded nicely with a pair of wins after having dropped three straight but just seem to struggle against this Hoosier state club. Take INDIANA! |
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12-26-23 | Hawks +1.5 v. Bulls | Top | 113-118 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
Atlanta at Chicago 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Bulls- Atlanta’s Trae Young is on a record setting streak scoring 30 points or more with at least 10 assists in seven straight games although the Hawks were only 3-4 losing their last two. Chicago is 2-1 on their current five game home stand and this without All-star Zach Levine who remains sidelined with a foot injury. The high flying Hawks average 122.7 PPG which is No. 2 in NBA scoring while the Bulls offense struggles at 110 PPG ranking 27th. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-25-23 | 76ers v. Heat -2.5 | 113-119 | Win | 100 | 18 h 16 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Miami 8:00 ET Heat (-) over 76ers- Something might be going on here as Miami comes up the favorite against the 76ers. It just does not make sense Philadelphia has been one of the most dominate teams in the NBA this season and are 20-8 SU and 8-4 SU and ATS on the road. What is going on is that Joel Embiid the reigning MVP who averages a league high 35 points,11.7 rebounds six assists and 2 blocked shots.The Heat just haven’t been able to put it together yet and are just 4-10 ATS at home. But, without their stud they are not the same. Take MIAMI! |
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12-25-23 | Celtics v. Lakers +3 | 126-115 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 24 m | Show | |
Boston at LA Lakers 5:00 ET Lakers (+) over Celtics- The Celtics are shooting the lights out of the ball scoring 144 and 145 points in their past two games making 47 three-point shots. Yep, 47 long range bombs defeating the Kings and Clippers and that was the first time since 1966 that the Celtics scored over 140 points in consecutive games. The Lakers with Anthony Davis and LeBron can dominate play at times but the rest of the squad has to pick up the slack. LA won the in season tourney and have dropped five of six since. On Christmas and with a national audience King James will do enough to get the money here. Take the LA LAKERS |
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12-25-23 | Bucks v. Knicks +3.5 | Top | 122-129 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
Milwaukee at New York 12:00 ET Knicks (+) over Bucks- This is the second of back-to-back contests and Milwaukee already routed the Knicks 130-111 winning their ninth straight in the series bring their ATS record to 7-0-2. New York has shown improvement in each of the past three seasons under Tom Tribodeau but have had their problems with the Bucks. The media in NY has been riding the Knicks pretty hard saying that they can’t win against the NBA elite and site the Bucks as a perfect example. But, they are capable and are 7-4 SU at home while Milwaukee is 6-5 ATS on the road but just 13-16 ATS on the season. Take NEW YORK! |
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12-23-23 | Magic +1.5 v. Pacers | 117-110 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Orlando at Indiana Magic (+) over Pacers- Considering that Orlando has lost four straight this line looks awful shallow to me but, then again the Pacers have dropped five of their last six. Indiana leads the NBA is scoring and that attracts a lot of attention but, there is always a but, they also allow the most points pr game. The Magic have already posted a 128-116 win over Indiana in November and now the Pacers Jalen Smith is out. Take ORLANDO! |
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12-22-23 | Suns +3.5 v. Kings | 105-120 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 16 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Sacramento 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Kings- How about those Phoenix Suns...with a line up that includes Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Frank Vogel as coach (for how long) and are 3-7 in their last 10 and amazing 1-9 ATS with their only win and cover against Golden State. Sacramento has won the last three meetings and three of their last four games after getting blown out by the Celtics 144-119 at home Wednesday night. Kings might get caught peeking to Saturday night when they host Minnesota who has the NBA’s best record. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-22-23 | Mavs v. Rockets -8.5 | 96-122 | Win | 100 | 17 h 17 m | Show | |
Dallas at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (-) over Mavericks- Now, hold on a sec...I had to do a double check upon seeing the opening line on this encounter as it just ‘don’t make sense.’ Dallas is 16-11 SU including a stellar 9-5 both SU and ATS on the road and are such a heavy underdog to upstart Houston who is 13-12 SU on the year. Now, if my memory is correct the Mavericks have Luca Doncic and Kyrie Irving a pair of superstars but getting them on the court at the same time can be difficult. The have lost their last two and 3-of-4 while Irving has been on sabbatical the past six games and other injuries have depleted the Mavericks quality playing time. Take HOUSTON! |
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12-22-23 | Hawks +1.5 v. Heat | Top | 113-122 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 18 m | Show |
Atlanta at Miami 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Heat- Once again I am either being sucked into a play or I am on another winner and I think that it is the later of the two. Here is Miami four-games over .500 and Atlanta three games under .500 with the Heat at home a virtual pick’em. Injuries are playing a huge part of this match-up as Atlanta returns Bogdan Bogdanovic to the line up while the Heat have numerous players on and off the work management goof and Jimmy Butler is often court side in street clothes. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-21-23 | Spurs +6.5 v. Bulls | Top | 95-114 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
San Antonio at Chicago 7:00 ET Spurs (+) over Bulls- When even thinking of playing San Antonio you have to pick your spots and although the Spurs have won just four of 26 games and are 2-10 SU on the road and are 5-7 ATS. I have stayed away from this bottom rung club posting them only twice and winning both times and this is a spot to play them. San Antonio has won just one of their last 20 games while Chicago has won two straight against the Sixers and Lakers. Victor Wembanyama rested Tuesday and should be ready tonight. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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12-20-23 | Hawks +3.5 v. Rockets | 134-127 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Houston 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Rockets- It wasn’t long ago Houston was one of the dregs of the NBA and although they have only two wins on the road they have currently won 11 straight home games. They have accomplished this by playing tough defense where they are ranked at the third best defense in the league. Atlanta is still trying to regain the form that had them advancing in the NBA playoffs as they are below .500 and just 6-20 ATS on the year. Trae Young has started to warm-up. hawks flying high tying to win their second consecutive game for just the second time since week two of the season. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-20-23 | Nuggets v. Raptors +4 | 113-104 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 37 m | Show | |
Denver at Toronto 8:00 ET Raptors (+) over Nuggets- The price (line) on this game is a bit short when you have a sub .500 club up against the reigning NBA Champions. Denver having won the bet last season seems to be on cruise control so far and injuries and stars missing games have had its impact as well. The Nuggets are just 7-8 SU on the road and although struggling with their record Toronto has is starting to mesh together having five straight games with 30 assists. Take TORONTO! |
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12-20-23 | Wolves +3.5 v. 76ers | Top | 113-127 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 10 m | Show |
Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers over Timberwolves- Ya know, after Joel Embiid won the MVP last season (his numbers were good enough I expected a bit even ever so slight of a drop off in his level of play. I couldn’t have more off base as his numbers are better this season and he is even more deserving up to this point. Currently he has 11 straight games with30 points and 11 rebounds. So, kudos to Joel! But, it is Minnesota with the best record in basketball (20-5 ) after a come from behind win at Miami (A-play loser) so I’m a a little leery have to play on or against the T’wolves. But, I will. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-19-23 | Celtics v. Warriors +6 | 126-132 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show | |
Boston at Golden State 10:00 ET Warriors (+) over Celtics- Boston who has played more home games than any other NBA team is off five straight wins at home and embarking on their first west coast trip facing the Warriors, Sacramento, the Lakers and Clippers. Golden State doesn’t look anything like the clubs that defeated the Celtics four-games to two in the 2022 NBA Finals. They started to look better last time out as Klay Thompson who had been slumping came to life along with Andrew Wiggins and of course Curry is still Curry. Curry’s streak of consecutive games with a 3-pointer ended at 286 games (five years) and will be starting a new streak tonight. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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12-18-23 | Wolves v. Heat +2 | Top | 112-108 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 30 m | Show |
Minnesota at Miami 7:30 ET Heat over Timberwolves- Minnesota is finally playing the way may have expected for a number of season and have been one of the most impressive NBA teams this year. The Timberwolves have won 8-of-9 and 18 of their last 21 and have not lost consecutive games this season. Miami is off a tough 118-116 victory over Chicago with Jimmy Butler hitting the winning shot. The Heat are still difficult to beat and although they are just 3-9 ATS at home now they are playing in the underdog roll. Add that Kevin Love is healthy and has eased the pressure on Butler. Take MIAMI! |
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12-16-23 | Nets +3.5 v. Warriors | Top | 120-124 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 2 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Golden State 8:30 ET Nets (+) over Warriors- Conflict here because I beginning to think that it is time to fade Golden State and it is not just the Draymond Green thing...they just don;t seem to have what it takes this season with Klay Thompson having another disappointing start. If Curry is the only one that is the same, hey they will win their portion of games but my conflict comes from the Warriors starting the season 1-7 SU at home but have won five of their last six. But, overall Golden State has been a nightmare for their backers going 2-9 ATS at home. The Nets have been on the opposite side of the ledger and are 17-6-1 ATS on the season and 7-4 ATS on the road. Without a superstar the Nets don’t let their egos affect their performance. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-15-23 | Magic +4.5 v. Celtics | Top | 111-128 | Loss | -112 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Orlando at Boston 7:30 ET Magic (+) over Celtics- I always get a lump in my throat when playing against Boston as they may be the best balanced club in the NBA. The Celtics just swept Cleveland I their two-games back-to-back played over three days and they are now 12-0 SU at home. Although a game under .500 ARS on the season Boston still takes advantage of their home floor going 8-4 ATS at home and all as favorites. Tonight’s opposition is the up and coming Orlando Magic who are 17-6 ATS on the year to date and 6-4 ATS on the road and have won 11-of their last 13 games. Take ORLANDO! |
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12-14-23 | Warriors +5.5 v. Clippers | Top | 113-121 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
Golden State at LA Clippers 10:30 ET Warriors (+) over Clippers- I believe that these two clubs have exchanged places in the NBA pecking order of late. LA is on a five game winning streak and have won 10 of 13 and tonight the are hosting a reeling Warriors who have lost three of four. Golden State although 10-13 is 8-4 ATS on the road while the Clippers are 9-3 ATS at home. These two have alternated wins and losses the last eight meetings and tonight it’s the Warriors turn. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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12-14-23 | Wolves +2 v. Mavs | Top | 119-101 | Win | 100 | 8 h 33 m | Show |
Minnesota at Dallas 7:30 E Timberwolves (+) over Mavericks- This year these two clubs both Minnesota and Dallas who have been floating in middle of the pack for the past few seasons but are having on a playoff track right now. The Mavericks are playing together this season after a year of turmoil that started after Kyrie Irving came over from the Nets. They and have won their last four and Irving has missed the past two games with a sore right heel. Minnesota had won seven in-a-row and 8-of-9 prior to their loss at New Orleans on Monday. Wolves on a mission this season and are 12-3 against Western foes. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-12-23 | Warriors +3.5 v. Suns | Top | 116-119 | Win | 100 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
Golden State at Phoenix 10:00 ET Warriors (+) over Suns- Golden State has had a run behind the shooting of Stephen Curry and have had their way against most teams in the NBA in the past. But, last year they were just 11-30 on the road and their traveling woes have continued into this season where they have now lost five in-a-row. Phoenix who has loaded their roster with superstars will have Bradly Beal, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant on the floor together for the first time this season. The Suns haven’t played well of late losing five of six defeating lowly Memphis for their lone victory. Suns are 2-0 versus the Warriors this season and tonight their dreams of getting the Hat-trick will fall short. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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12-09-23 | Pacers v. Lakers -4 | 109-123 | Win | 100 | 11 h 45 m | Show | |
Indiana vs LA Lakers 8:30 ET Lakers (-) over Pacers- Although the NBA’s In-Season Tournament Finals are supposed to be played at a neutral site in Las Vegas, it is more like a Lakers home game with a strongly bias crowd in attendance. To travel to Las Vegas for these games if you are in New Orleans is a hardship to attend when these games were not even scheduled and the same goes for the fans in Indiana whereas for Lakers fans it is a whole different story from Los Angeles is not uncommon for LA people to drive here. Also, Vegas virtually adopts the LA teams and it’s a short hop or drive to Las Vegas. LeBron James showcased his all around game in the Lakers rout of New Orleans playing just 23 minutes with 30 as he ran the show with eight rebounds and nine assists and tonight it will be ‘Show Time.” Pacers are good and I really like them but...Take LA LAKERS! |
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12-08-23 | Kings -2 v. Suns | 114-106 | Win | 100 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Phoenix 9:00 ET Kings over Suns- So, what I see here is a team with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal as an underdog at home against a foe that is on their same level. Seeing Phoenix as an underdog raises questions and I think they are telling us the Kings have the answer. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-08-23 | Warriors +3 v. Thunder | 136-138 | Win | 100 | 6 h 8 m | Show | |
Golden State at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Warriors (+) over Thunder- Golden State has had a season’s worth of drama already this season. Starting with Dramond Green’s five-game suspension, Klay’s Thompson’s shooting woes and Stephen Curry’s health have them at 10-10. OKC is an upstart that will cause plenty of teams headaches and they have gotten the bookmakers respect when you see what the line is here. Thunder a false favorite against this veteran club that will respond here. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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12-08-23 | Cavs -115 v. Heat | Top | 111-99 | Win | 100 | 7 h 37 m | Show |
Cleveland at Miami 8:00 ET Cavaliers over Heat- The last time these two met a couple of weeks ago and the Heat destroyed Cleveland 129-96. Since, Miami has dropped four of six and the Cavaliers have won four of five. Cleveland’s defense is much improved but the are just 1-3 in games when failing to score 105 points. Miami’s defense allows 112 ppg and is down a notch from most recent seasons and that indicates more scoring and a play on the Cavaliers. Take CLEVELAND! |
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12-07-23 | Pelicans +2.5 v. Lakers | Top | 89-133 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
New Orleans vs LA Lakers 9:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Lakers- When Lebron James decides to go to the hoop he is still virtually unstoppable. If he misses the shot that’s fine but you really can not stop him from getting the shot off he is just too big and strong. Zion Williamson appears to be healthy and when he plays there is no stopping him, especially if he want to get to the basket, his all-around game has 22.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-07-23 | Pacers +5.5 v. Bucks | Top | 128-119 | Win | 100 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
Indiana vs Milwaukee 5:00 ET Pacers (+) over Bucks- The Pacers are the highest scoring team in the NBA and they averaged 128.4 points a game during their five game in-season tournament performances. Indiana has already defeated the Bucks at home this season a 126-124 victory where Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 54 points. Milwaukee has one less day to get ready coming off a win over the Knicks on Tuesday. Take INDIANA! |
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12-06-23 | Nuggets v. Clippers -115 | 102-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
Denver at LA Clippers 10:00 ET Clippers over Nuggets- The Clippers are trying to build something positive and after their 113-112 win over Golden State on Saturday they feel the are ready to start playing winning basketball. Los Angeles is now 6-8 since James Harden arrive from the trade with Philadelphia and he has started to mesh with his teammates. Denver the defending NBA Champs just had a 4-game winning streak end Saturday at Sacramento but already have a pair of victories over the Clippers this season when former Clippers shined against their former teammates. LA believes they have found the winning formula and win here. Take LA CLIPPERS! |
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12-06-23 | Thunder v. Rockets +2 | Top | 101-110 | Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets over Thunder- After sitting out his rookie season Oklahoma City has seen amazing play from the former No. 1 draft pick Chet Holmgren who has been selected Rookie of the Month in both October and November. The Thunder have the second youngest team in the NBA with only San Antonio having the team with the least experience. OKC has been a beast on the road and is 7-2 away from home while Houston is a stellar 8-1 (7-1-1 ATS) when hosting. These two are the winningest ATS teams in the league with the Thunder at 14-5 ATS and the Rockets are 11-5-1 ATS despite being the only NBA team that has yet to win on the road but, at home...Take HOUSTON! |
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12-05-23 | Knicks +5.5 v. Bucks | Top | 122-146 | Loss | -115 | 18 h 3 m | Show |
New York at Milwaukee 7:30 ET |
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12-04-23 | Celtics v. Pacers +5.5 | Top | 112-122 | Win | 100 | 5 h 28 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Jacksonville 8:15 ET Bengals (+) over Jaguars- I believe that there has been a general over reaction to both of these team because of their recent play. So, trending to the negative are the Bengals and becoming the public’s choice the Jacksonville stock has never been higher. Cincinnati has dropped three straight while the Jaguars have won seven of eight and their only loss was to San Francisco. Jags QB Trevor Lawrence has better command of the offense now to go with his talents as he is learning how to win. Win...that is something the Bengals don’t understand for certain situations. What I say here is the truth and it is why I like them (Go figure). Here it is and this won’t be easy to swallow. The Bengals have lost nine straight Monday night road games (their last win came on Oct. 22, 1990 (that’s Oct. 22, 1990) and there is more, they have lost 15 straight prime-time road games and lastly they have lost 26 of 27 night road games. When you put it all together it seems that the Bengals don’t stand a chance and maybe they don’t but, when people have buried a team and assume they are done, that they have quit, that they are finished...that’s when amazing things start to happen. These guys are pro’s and after their inept offensive performance at Pittsburgh picking up only 10 first downs and gaining just 25 yards rushing i expect personal pride to rise up and for them to go toe-to-toe with the home club. Jake Browning gets his second start for the two-time defending division champs. Somehow, the money goes to CINCINNATI! |
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12-02-23 | Wolves v. Hornets +6 | Top | 123-117 | Push | 0 | 5 h 22 m | Show |
Minnesota at Charlotte 5:00 ET Hornets (+) over Timberwolves- Minnesota has finally started to play the kind of basketball that has been expected of them for a number of seasons right now having won their last three and six of their last seven as Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns are playing up to their talents. The Hornets are playing their best span of the season to date and has won their last three including a win at Brooklyn. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-01-23 | 76ers +6.5 v. Celtics | 119-125 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Boston 7:30 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- The only issue that I have with this contest is the condition of MVP Joel Embiid. Embiid is having an even more impressive season that last year’s run and he is looking to capture his first NBA Championship. The 76ers are 0-2 with him in the line-up and he rested Wednesday. This is the rhird meeting of the year between these two and they have split with both game being played in Philadelphia. Boston is a perfect 8-0 at home going a more than respectable 6-2 ATS while the Sixers are 5-3 on the road a much improved record away from home than in recent seasons. Celtics will be without center Kristaps Porizingis and Joel will take advanatge of his absence. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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11-30-23 | Hornets +8.5 v. Nets | 129-128 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Hornets (+) over Nets- The no-name Nets may end up being the biggest surprise in the NBA this season because defense travels well and they play it. Brooklyn has won their last three and their 3-point shooting has been the key factor. Charlotte on the other hand has lost their last two by double digits on the road to Orlando and the Knicks. The Nets have won the last five meetings including three straight by 12 points or more. I expect a better effort out of the Hornets tonight. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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11-30-23 | Pacers +2.5 v. Heat | Top | 132-142 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 35 m | Show |
Indiana at Miami 7:30 ET Pacers (+) over Heat- The Heat have cooled off losing their last three games nd Jimmy Butler who is questionable tonight. He isn’t the only Miami player on the shelf as Tyler Hero has missed 10 straight and their best defensive forward Haywood Highsmith is out as well. The Heat pay pressure defense something the Pacers no nothing about as they are 29th in defensive rating but number 1 on offensive NBA pace of play. The Heat have too many men down and the Pacers will ware what is left down Take INDIANA! |
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11-28-23 | Raptors +2 v. Nets | Top | 103-115 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 23 m | Show |
Toronto at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Nets- Brooklyn has a new look this season with all of their previous superstar players gone and the youth movement is showing signs of brilliance. They set an NBA record last time out with a record 11 three-point shots in one quarter as they defeated Chicago 118-109 after trailing by 21 points. But, the Nets will be short-handed tonight with three players watching from court-side and most important they will be without Nic Claxton. Toronto is coming off their worst shooting night of the season in their 105-103 loss at Cleveland. Fortunes changes tonight. Take TORONTO! |
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11-26-23 | Hawks +8 v. Celtics | 103-113 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 27 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Boston 6:00 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics- Well it has happened again, Celtics center Kristap Porzingis will be out once again for an unknown period after an MRI yesterday. These two clubs met in the NBA Playoffs last season with Boston winning the series 4-2 winning the first two and splitting the next four games for the series victory. The Celtics are a perfect 6-0 SU at home and 4-2 ATS while the Hornets are 5-2 SU in their last seven games on the road. The points may come into play here. Take ATLANTA |
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11-26-23 | Hornets +7.5 v. Magic | 117-130 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 26 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Orlando 6:00 ET Hornets (+) over Magic- These two clubs have started to put things together as host Orlando has won six in-a-row while after a poor start Charlotte has won their last two over Boston and Washington by a 3-point bucket. The Hornets won just three of their first 12 games but with the return to action by Miles Bridges from suspension for domestic violence. Combined with LaMelo Ball who is healthy make the Hornets that much better. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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11-26-23 | Suns v. Knicks -3 | Top | 116-113 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 24 m | Show |
Phoenix at New York 6:00 ET Knicks (+) over Suns- Both Phoenix and New York saved their NBA in-season tournament lives with wins their last time out. The Suns routed Memphis and keep the pressure on lte although they had a huge lead because during this in-season competition point differential is a factor in advancement. After starting 2-4 the Knicks have won seven wins in their last nine games while the Suns who started 3-6 has won seven straight. So the Suns are hot but with will cool in NYC today. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-25-23 | Mavs v. Clippers +2.5 | Top | 88-107 | Win | 100 | 12 h 56 m | Show |
Dallas at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET Clippers (+) over Mavericks- Last season when Dallas acquired Kyrie Irving many expected the Mavericks to take off and pose a threat to make some noise during the playoffs. but alas they went straight into the tank from the trade day forward. This year it seems that Dallas is able to mesh all their talent and is now a legitimate contender. LA have had their own troubles meshing new talent and had won three in-a-row until last night as New Orleans ended their mini streak. Look for the Clippers to start a new streak tonight. Take the LA CLIPPERS! |
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11-24-23 | Kings +4.5 v. Wolves | 124-111 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Kings (+) over Timberwolves- The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to their franchise best start to a season as they are off to an 11-3 start which is tops in team history and has propelled them to the top of the Western Conference standings. They are 7-0 at home. Sacramento is coming off back-to-back losses on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Kings were outscored by 36 points in their first loss to the Pelicans and lost by five points in the second contest. The teams played each other four times last season, with Minnesota posting a 3-1 record. The Timberwolves won both of their games on the road and the teams split their meetings in Minnesota. Look for the Kings to rebound here and for the Wolves to slide. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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11-24-23 | Nuggets v. Rockets +3 | 86-105 | Win | 100 | 10 h 58 m | Show | |
Denver at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Nuggets- The Nuggets will conclude a five-game road trip on Friday against the Houston Rockets, who earned a 107-104 home win over Denver on Nov. 12. To avoid a second loss in Houston in as many meetings, the Nuggets will have to reclaim the defensive intensity they've lacked. Without Murray, who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, the Nuggets can't afford to be pedestrian defensively. Denver suffered its third defeat in four games by producing a defensive effort that lacked all the hallmarks of a championship contender. The Rockets have excelled thus far with their balanced offensive attack, but their offense thrives when Jalen Green takes a more assertive approach and capitalizes on his natural scoring ability. Take HOUSTON! |
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11-22-23 | Warriors +1.5 v. Suns | 115-123 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
Golden State at Phoenix 10:00 ET Warriors (+) over Suns- The Suns have gone on to win four more times on the road to improve to 5-2 on the season away from Phoenix. They have struggled at home, however, needing a 120-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday to reach 3-4 for the season. Meanwhile, the Warriors lost six of seven at home before recording a 121-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday. But they've nearly gotten themselves up to .500 for the season (7-8) by going 5-2 on the road. Chris Paul will be making his first return to Phoenix since being dealt by the Suns to the Washington Wizards in June. The Wizards in turn rerouted him to Golden State in July. Paul has enjoyed more than his fair share of success against the Suns in his career. He has averaged 19.3 points and 9.2 assists over 46 career games versus Phoenix. Take GOLDEN STATE |
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11-22-23 | Raptors +4 v. Pacers | 132-131 | Win | 100 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
Toronto at Indiana 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Pacers - The Pacers are coming off a 157-152 road win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in an NBA in-season tournament game in which they shot 60.6 percent from the floor. Indiana has won all three of its tournament games and has clinched a quarterfinal spot with one game remaining. The Raptors will complete a two-game, two-day road trip after losing 126-107 to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Toronto fell to 0-2 in in-season tournament action. The Raptors were coming off a 142-113 home victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, when they recorded a team-record 44 assists. The Pacers won all three matchups with the Raptors last season after Toronto won three of the teams' four meetings in 2021-22. This time it is TORONTO |
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11-22-23 | Nuggets v. Magic +4 | Top | 119-124 | Win | 100 | 7 h 29 m | Show |
Denver at Orlando 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Nuggets- With two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic back in the lineup, the Nuggets will look to record their second straight win on Wednesday night when they visit the Orlando Magic. The Denver Nuggets overcame the early departure of their best player to snap a four-game road skid in their last outing. Jokic, who boasts team-best averages in points (27.4), rebounds (13.1) and assists (8.7) this season. Now winners of four in a row, the Magic opened their six-game homestand with a 126-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday in an NBA in-season tournament game. Take ORLANDO! |
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11-21-23 | Jazz v. Lakers -7.5 | 99-131 | Win | 100 | 12 h 39 m | Show | |
Utah at LA Lakers 10:00 ET Lakers (-) over Jazz- I don’t know if the players know or even care which games are a part of this silly in-season NBA tournament. The Lakers are the only 3-0 team in this tourney and can advance to the knockout round (what ever that means) with a win over Utah tonight. It could be Lebron James is aware of the significance of these contests and rises his level of play (if possible). Tournament victories over the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers followed, giving the Lakers a tourney-best plus-42 point differential. The Jazz aren't having the season they were looking for, yet they have found success in the in-season tournament at 2-1 after and the Jazz enter this fray off a 140-137 double-overtime defeat to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday in Salt Lake City. Still, Take LA LAKERS! |
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11-20-23 | Knicks +3 v. Wolves | 100-117 | Loss | -114 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
New York at Minnesota 8:00 ET Knicks (+) over Timberwolves- Minnesota won four of those five games and has won nine of 12 to start the season while the Knicks are riding a three-game winning streak and has won six of its past seven games. Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks with 24.2 points per game. RJ Barrett is next at 21.6 ppg, and Julius Randle (19.4) and Immanuel Quickley (15.5) round out the top four scorers. Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota with 26.0 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.7 points, and then there is a drop-off to the third- and fourth-highest scorers, Naz Reid (12.6) and Rudy Gobert (11.7). The Knicks and Timberwolves split their two meetings last season. The Knicks cruised in Minneapolis and the Timberwolves returned the favor with a win in New York. More of the same...take NEW YORK! |
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11-19-23 | Nuggets v. Cavs +3 | 109-121 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show | |
Denver at Cleveland 6:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Nuggets- Aside from two-time MVP Nikola Jokic Denver’s other big gun is Jamal Murray who will be out for at least two more weeks. The Nuggets are 3-2 since he went down on November 4 with both losses coming on the road.. Part of the problem has been the lack of production from Denver's bench as two key reserves from last season's title run Bruce Brown and Jeff Green left via free agency. The Cavaliers will be without leading scorer Donovan Mitchell but his replacement Darius Garland has picked up the slack scoring 29 ppg. Take CLEVELAND! |
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11-19-23 | 76ers v. Nets +4 | Top | 121-99 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 6 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Brooklyn 3:00 ET Nets (+) over 76ers- The 76ers average the third-most points per game (120.4) in the NBA entering play on Saturday, with the three-headed monster of Joel Embiid (31.9), Tyrese Maxey (26.9) and Tobias Harris (20.3) accounting for 65.7 percent of that scoring. Last season the 76ers swept the Nets in the first round of the playoffs and did the same during the regular season willing all four meetings. This time around the Nets will give Philly some competition. Take BROOKLYN! |
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11-18-23 | Mavs +2.5 v. Bucks | 125-132 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Dallas at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Mavericks (+) over Bucks- The Bucks may have won by 34 points last night in Charlotte but they are far from a well oiled machine so to speak. After failing to ‘cover’ in seven straight games (0-6-1 ATS) they have won their last three getting the money in their last two. Dallas has meshed this season after a disaster after acquiring Kyrie Irving and many expected him to be moved in the off-season and they are glad that they stood pat. Kyrie missed Wednesdays win at Washington the second of back-to-back games but has found his missing left sock and can play Saturday. Take DALLAS! |
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11-18-23 | Heat v. Bulls +3 | 97-102 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Miami at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Heat- Two teams moving in different direction as Miami has won seven in-a-row while the Bulls have dropped their last three. Chicago managed just 33 points in the first half of consecutive games in Orlando which is an NBA low for the season. Coach Billy Donovan is looking to pick up the tempo now that DeMar DeRozan has return to action after a personal issue. The Bulls have won three straight against Miami including their lone meeting last season. They do it again...take CHICAGO! |
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11-18-23 | Knicks v. Hornets +7 | Top | 122-108 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
New York at Charlotte 6:00 ET Hornets (+) over Knicks- When I look at the Charlotte roster I am trying to figure out if they are having a poor start or are they really this bad. At 3-7 and having lost their last three while getting blown out twice including last night by the Bucks 130-99. New York has won their last two and 5-of-6 including a 129-107 home win over the Hornets ix days ago on Saturday. Hornets All-Stars Gordon Hayward and LeMalo Ball are off terrible shooting nights and I expect a turn-a-bout is in order hear and for the Hornets to be standing tall at the end. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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11-17-23 | Celtics v. Raptors +7.5 | 108-105 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
Boston at Toronto 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Celtics- Toronto who is off a loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday has just completed a 4-game road trip while their stop in Boston was disappointing as they fell to the Celtics 117-94. Boston has won four straight with the latest a 117-107 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday and could be a little leg weary after that bruising battle. Celts have won the past three meetings all at home. It is only fair that the Raptors return the favor. Take TORONTO! |
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11-16-23 | Nets +3.5 v. Heat | Top | 115-122 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
Boston College at Pittsburgh 7:00 ET Panthers over Eagles- This game has got to be in the ‘gaff’ for Pittsburgh to win. Boston College is so superior that they had already become Bowl eligible before last weeks annihilation at Virginia Tech ending their five-game winning streak. Now, at 2-8 after off a loss to Syracuse who plated the entire game without a quarterback (that’s right) and still lost 28-13. so, trying to grasp Pitt being favored...I have to put my trust that the bookmaker knows more than I do...therefore or ergo take...PITTSBURGH. |
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11-15-23 | Kings v. Lakers | 125-110 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 10 m | Show | |
Sacramento at LA Lakers 10:00 ET Lakers over Kings- We now have to be concerned with which NBA players are on time management, which are injured and which of those who don’t play while actually on the court. De’Aaron Fox has returned from a five game absence and Lebron James has returned from a one-day off because of a calf bruise. The Lakers’ Anthony Davis has also returned from a one-game absence and appears fully recovered from his latest lame aliment. LA is on a three-game winning streak and captured the win here. Take LA LAKERS! |
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11-15-23 | Cavs -10 v. Blazers | Top | 109-95 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
Cleveland at Portland 10:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Trailblazers- Portland was not expected to be contenders this season and so far the pundits have been right on as they return home after a three game road trip and four straight losses. Cleveland has been a bit overpriced as they are here but have defeated the Trailblazers in each of the last four meetings and the wins were by 18 points at home and six points in Portland. This line is stating that the Blazers who committed 17 turnovers in their last contest and had seven players with two or more has its NBA stock at a low price. Take CLEVELAND! |
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11-15-23 | Wolves v. Suns -5.5 | Top | 115-133 | Win | 100 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
Minnesota at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns (-) over Timberwolves- After sweeping a two game set at Golden State Minnesota must now go to Phoenix where the 4-6 Suns will be waiting. The Timberwolves are off to their best start in franchise history at 7-2 while the Suns are just 1-4 at home and have dropped their last two. Phoenix has won eight of the last nine meeting with the T’wolves pulling off the victory in their last meeting last January in the desert. This seems like a really high price to pay as Phoenix has yet to put it together offensively ranking 22nd while Minnesota’s defense is No.1 overall. But, last night’s win over the Warriors took its toll and the Suns will take advantage. Take PHOENIX! |
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11-14-23 | Wolves +2.5 v. Warriors | 104-101 | Win | 100 | 12 h 45 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Golden State 10:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- The Minnesota will look to a sweep of a back-to-back set against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Tuesday night in an NBA in-season tournament game. The Timberwolves shot 52.4 percent during a 116-110 win at Golden State in the opener of the two-game, same-site matchup on Sunday. Defensively they limited the Warriors to 38.5 percent shooting overall and 12-for-43 (27.9 percent) from beyond the arc. Draymond Green blamed the Warriors' poor offensive night on a lack of organization. Afterall these years? Take MINNESOTA! |
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11-14-23 | Clippers +4.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 108-111 | Win | 100 | 12 h 36 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Denver 10:00 ET Clippers (+) over Nuggets- The Los Angeles Clippers traded for James Harden but so far they've stumbled with him in the mix. Los Angeles has lost five straight games, four of those with Harden in the lineup. Denver is coming off a loss at Houston on Sunday night in a game that showed how much the absence of Jamal Murray is affecting the Nuggets' rotations. Reggie Jackson has moved into the starting lineup and has played well, and rookie Collin Gillespie has served as the backup point guard. It didn't work out well against the Rockets as the bench was outscored 31-8 by Houston's reserves. Take the LA CLIPPERS! |
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11-14-23 | Pacers +5.5 v. 76ers | 132-126 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
Indiana at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over 76ers-Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 50 points and Joel Embiid collected 37 points and 13 rebounds to fuel the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 137-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Philadelphia shot 50.5 percent from the floor (53 of 105) and held a sizable 54-32 edge in rebounds. Philadelphia 76ers looks for their ninth consecutive victory as they host the Indiana Pacers in the league's in-season tournament. While the loss stung, Carlisle is confident in his group. Indiana didn't struggle offensively but it was the defensive end of the court that was troublesome. They will make huge adjustment for this rematch. Take INDIANA |
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11-12-23 | Wolves +1.5 v. Warriors | Top | 116-110 | Win | 100 | 10 h 54 m | Show |
Minnesota at Golden State 8:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- Streaks are common in the NBA and Timberwolves are riding a five-game winning streak, the Warriors won five in a row earlier this season. They have since lost three of their past four games. Former Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins is averaging 11 points per game, still is struggling from 3-point range, however. He went 1-for-4 from beyond the arc on Saturday and is 4-for-24 on the season a 16.7 percent clip. For his career, he is shooting 35.2 percent from long distance. The T’wolves are playing like a team that is determined to move it in class, a win here would help. Take MINNESOTA! |
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11-12-23 | Mavs v. Pelicans +2.5 | 136-124 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Dallas at New Orleans 7:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Mavericks- The New Orleans Pelicans will try to bounce back from a 0-3 road trip when they host the Mavericks on Sunday night.Dallas is beginning a four-game road trip with two games against New Orleans in three days. The Mavericks on the road did in lose to the Nuggets, Timberwolves and Rockets in a span of five days on their first road trip. New Orleans had a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter against the host Houston Rockets before falling 104-101 on Friday. New Orleans played without three injured starters CJ McCollum (lung), Herbert Jones (bruised fibula) and Trey Murphy III (knee) but expect some of that firepower back. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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11-12-23 | Pacers +6.5 v. 76ers | Top | 126-137 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 25 m | Show |
Pacers (+) over 76ers- The surging 76ers and Indiana Pacers carry winning streaks into their clash on Sunday in Philadelphia. The 76ers, who also will host the Pacers on Tuesday in an NBA in-season tournament game, recorded their seventh straight victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Indiana, in turn, notched its third consecutive win on Thursday a 126-124 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton collected his seventh double-double in eight games this season and Bennedict Mathurin added his first career double-double with a season-high 26 points and 11 rebounds. Pacers improved...Take INDIANA! |
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11-11-23 | Cavs +4.5 v. Warriors | 118-110 | Win | 100 | 12 h 43 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Golden State 8:30 ET Cavaliers (+) over Cavaliers- This rematch already is the Cavaliers' fourth of a season that is only nine games old. The difference this time is Cleveland beat the opponent in the first meeting. The Warriors will be involved in a rematch for the second time this season. They swept the rival Sacramento Kings. Both teams enter the matchup coming off losses. Despite a 6-3 record, Warriors starters have been outscored by an average of half a point per game so far. On the other hand, the reserves lead the NBA with a plus-5.3 margin per game. It is time for the Cavaliers...take CLEVELAND! |
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11-10-23 | Thunder -125 v. Kings | 98-105 | Loss | -125 | 11 h 55 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Sacramento 10:00 ET Thunder over Kings- The line on this game caught my attention as I don’t believe that I have seen Oklahoma City favored on the road and favored over a playoff team at that. Sacramento make into the NBA Playoffs for the first time in 17 years in 2022-23 but are not the same with De’Aaron Fox out of the lineup. The Kings swept the Thunder last season as Fox averaged 29 points against OKC and will be missed. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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11-09-23 | Hawks v. Magic +3.5 | 120-119 | Win | 100 | 11 h 15 m | Show | |
Atlanta vs Orlando 930 ET Hawks (-) over Magic - In Mexico City my first thought is, which team has the most number of player sharing minutes because it is different playing at this altitude. Atlanta reeled off four consecutive wins before falling 126-117 to the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. The Hawks went 3-1 against Orlando last season and has won nine of the past 11 meetings. t marks the first time the Hawks will play in Mexico. The Magic played games against the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz in Mexico in December 2018. Orlando won both games on that visit and will look to bounce back from a 117-102 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. Take ORLANDO. |