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11-25-18 | Oregon State -7.5 v. Long Beach State | Top | 75-72 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) ATS I think Oregon State Beavers will win in a rout when they visit Long Beach State 49ers Sunday. The 49ers are 2-4 on the season, all losses by double-digits and they took an 87-72 beating by Utah Valley last time out despite closing as just a 2-point underdog. They're 2-7 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and should not stand a chance here against a Beavers side which has won all but one games on the season and defeated Penn 74-58 as a 3.5-point favorite last time out. 10* play on Oregon State Beavers. |
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11-25-18 | Suns +8.5 v. Pistons | 107-118 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
SUNS @ PISTONS NBA AFTERNOON ANNIHILATOR The Phoenix Suns are just 4-14 SU on the season, but they picked up a 116-114 win at Milwaukee on Friday and I think they'll give the Pistons a fair fight here at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. One could argue that this is a letdown spot for Phoenix, but the same thing can be said about Detroit which is coming off a physically and mentally exhausting 116-111 OT win against the Rockets. We can also note that the Pistons more often than not seem to be overrated by the bookies when hosting lesser teams, going 6-13 ATS in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last seven Sunday games. Pistons are 1-8 ATS in their last nine Sunday games. 8* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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11-24-18 | Nuggets v. Thunder -5.5 | Top | 105-98 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Nuggets are off a 25-point win over Orlando Friday night, but the Nuggets as well as the Thunder are teams generally much stronger at home than on the road. Before winning their last two games, the Nuggets lost six of seven games and here they'll face an OKC team which has played well lately, winning five of its last six and beating Golden State by 28 points. Both teams will be playing on no rest which I think gives the home team a solid advantage. We can also note that the visitors may be shorthanded as starting shooting guard Gary Harris left Friday's contest with a sore left ankle. 10* play on OKC Thunder. |
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11-23-18 | Pelicans -7 v. Knicks | 109-114 | Loss | -109 | 22 h 51 m | Show | |
PELICANS @ KNICKS BUCKET BREAKER The New York Knicks snapped a six-game skid with a huge 117-109 triumph as a 22-point underdog at Boston last time out. I think that puts them in a huge letdown spot here, facing a Pelicans team which will be looking to get back to its winning ways after having a three-game win streak come to an end with a narrow loss at Philadelphia Wednesday night. The Pels are just 2-7 SU on the road this season but 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. With the Knicks just 2-6 at home I expect the visitors to roll to an easy victory here. 8* play on New Orleans Pelicans. |
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11-23-18 | Rockets -4.5 v. Pistons | 111-116 | Loss | -102 | 22 h 53 m | Show | |
ROCKETS @ PISTONS HARDWOOD HAMMER The Houston Rockets have turned things around after a rocky start to the season. They travel to Detroit riding a five-game win streak and had covered the spread in four straight games before beating the Pistons by only two as a nine-point favorite in the opener of this home-and-home set last time out. That game ended way closer than it should have been with Detroit allowed to score 41 fourth-quarter points. "We had the game about five times in our hand, and you know we kind of try to give it away," D'Antoni said. "You've got to give them credit, Griffin makes his shots, made some hard shots, but at the same time we had time to put it away a few times and we just (made silly fouls) or just didn't play." I expect the Rockets to stay focused and win and cover here, particularly with Detroit only 2-5 ATS home at Little Caesars Arena on the season. 8* play on Houston Rockets. |
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11-21-18 | Nets v. Mavs -5.5 | Top | 113-119 | Win | 100 | 15 h 24 m | Show |
NBA BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The Dallas Mavericks took a 98-88 loss at Memphis last time out, but they are a solid 6-2 SU at home on the season and a perfect 4-0 ATS in their last four at American Airlines Center. They had won four straight contests outright prior to the loss to the Grizzlies and look good to get back to their winning ways against Brooklyn Wednesday night. The Nets are in a letdown spot following a 104-92 win at Miami last night and have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five when playing on no rest. 10* play on Dallas Mavericks. |
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11-17-18 | 76ers v. Hornets -2.5 | 122-119 | Loss | -108 | 18 h 21 m | Show | |
SATURDAY NIGHT NBA NO-BRAINER The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough spot, playing on no rest following a 113-107 home win over the Utah Jazz on Friday. 76ers are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last four games playing on no rest. The Charlotte Hornets on the other hand have had plenty of rest and time to mull over an embarrassing 113-89 loss to the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday night. Philly has defeated Charlotte in a couple of close games this season so expect to see a fired up home team looking to make up for it with a blowout in this contest. 8* play on Charlotte Hornets. |
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11-16-18 | Nets v. Wizards -7 | 115-104 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Washington Wizards have found their groove and enter this matchup riding a three-game winning streak SU and ATS, the most recent a 24-point rout of Cleveland. They've averaged 117.3 points during the streak and here they'll face a Brooklyn team which took a 120-107 home loss to the Heat on Wednesday to go to 0-3 SU and ATS last three. We can also note that the visitors will be without their leading scorer, guard Caris LeVert who is out indefinitely with a dislocated right foot and that the Nets are 3-12 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Washington. Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings and I expect Washington to score plenty here to push this game over the total. 8* play on Washington Wizards. |
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11-15-18 | Spurs v. Clippers -5.5 | 111-116 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 18 m | Show | |
NBA BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The San Antonio Spurs took a 116-96 beating by the struggling Phoenix Suns Wednesday night. I think they're in a very tough spot when visiting the Clippers on no rest with this being their third game in four nights. Spurs are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games playing on no rest and 3-12 ATS in their last 15 road games. We can also note that center Pau Gasol is expected to miss his fifth consecutive gamw with a foot injury. The Clippers on the other hand have won four of their past five games with the last two impressive wins over Milwaukee and Golden State. They've covered the spread in six straight home at Staples Center and the home team is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 matchups with the Spurs. 10* play on LA Clippers. |
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11-14-18 | Spurs -4.5 v. Suns | 96-116 | Loss | -104 | 13 h 45 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The San Antonio Spurs have dropped three of their last four but look primed to bounce back from a five-point loss in Sacramento when visiting Phoenix Wednesday night. Everyone is beating up on the Suns who took a 118-101 loss to a Thunder team which was without its superstar Russell Westbrook their last time out. They've been outscored by an average of 16.5 points during a four-game skid and have won only two of their seven home games, one since beating Dallas in the season opener. The Spurs are averaging 108.7 ppg on the season and the Suns are 1-6 ATS versus teams scoring 106+ points/game. 8* play on San Antonio Spurs. |
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11-14-18 | 76ers -5.5 v. Magic | 106-111 | Loss | -112 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Philadelphia 76ers have won two of their last three on the road and defeated the Heat 124-114 in Miami Monday night. Here they'll visit the Magic who have played surprisingly well lately winning four of their last six, but they took a 117-109 loss at Washington on Monday. The 76ers are expected to give newly acquired Jimmy Butler his debut here, and I think Philly will be extra fired up for this contest. We can also note that 76ers are 6-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Orlando. 8* play on Philadelphia 76ers. |
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11-13-18 | Hornets -7 v. Cavs | 89-113 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
HORNETS @ CAVS HARDWOOD HAMMER On Nov. 3, the Charlotte Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak in the series with a 126-94 rout. I think they'll pick up another easy victory when paying a visit to the worst team in the NBA Tuesday night. Charlotte has won three of its last four games and the offense is clicking, which is bad news for a Cleveland side which is allowing 113.1 ppg. Hornets have also been stingy on the defensive end by allowing a season-low 36.5 percent shooting in Sunday's 113-103 win at Detroit. The Cavs are banged up and have a matchup with the Wizards tomorrow while Charlotte will get a nice break before taking on Philadelphia on Saturday. Hornets are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games while the Cavaliers are 19-42-1 ATS in their last 62 home games. 8* play on Charlotte Hornets. |
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11-12-18 | Warriors -2 v. Clippers | 116-121 | Loss | -108 | 14 h 11 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Golden State Warriors have covered the spread in five of their last six games, the exception a 134-111 home loss to Milwaukee on Nov 8. They bounced back with a 16-point victory over Brooklyn on Saturday and look good to claim another victory when visiting the LA Clippers Monday night. The Clippers are in a letdown spot following an OT victory as an underdog against the Bucks and they're just 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS win. Golden state All Star point guard Stephen Curry has missed the last two games with a groin injury, but the Warriors have decent depth and Quinn Cook stepped up with 27 points on 11-of-16 shooting against the Nets. We can also note that the road team is 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings. 8* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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11-12-18 | Suns +8.5 v. Thunder | 101-118 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 7 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Phoenix Suns look like a great underdog at Oklahoma City Monday night. The Thunder have been without star Russell Westbrook in the last three games due to an ankle injury, and he's unlikely to be back for this matchup. There's not much to like about the visitors; Phoenix has lost three straight games and ranks dead last in the NBA in offensive rating, but this is simply too many points for Thunder to be asked to cover without Westbrook. 8* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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11-12-18 | Oklahoma -6.5 v. Texas-San Antonio | 87-67 | Win | 100 | 16 h 39 m | Show | |
MONDAY NIGHT CBB BOOKIE BREAKER The Oklahoma Sooners opened the season with a 91-76 triumph over Texas Rio Grande Valley Friday night, and I think they'll close out this road trip through Texas with another victory here on Monday. Texas-San Antonio took a 77-76 loss to Division II program St. Edwards as a 16.5-point favorite on Wednesday, despite battling back from a rather big deficit to take the lead with only 14 seconds to go. The Roadrunners are 1-4 ATS in their last five vs. Big 12 teams and I expect Oklahoma to be too much to handle in this matchup. 8* play on Oklahoma Sooners. |
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11-11-18 | Bucks v. Nuggets -3 | Top | 121-114 | Loss | -106 | 19 h 54 m | Show |
BUCKS @ NUGGETS BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) I really like the Denver Nuggets to come through with a big win as they host Milwaukee Sunday night. Playing in the high altitude at Pepsi Center is always a tough ask for the visitors, and that is particularly true here with the Bucks playing on no rest off a 128-126 OT loss to the Clippers in LA on Saturday. Bucks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games while the Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games, and Denver should be very motivated after a pair of disappointing losses to Memphis and Brooklyn. Denver has won eight straight meetings at home and covered the spread in three of the last four meetings overall. 10* play on Denver Nuggets. |
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11-10-18 | Rockets -2 v. Spurs | Top | 89-96 | Loss | -107 | 21 h 45 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA SIDE) The Houston Rockets opened a five-game road trip with three straight triumphs before coming out flat in a 98-80 loss at Oklahoma City Thursday night. I think they might've been guilty of looking past the Thunder with all focus on this Lone Star State rivalry matchup with San Antonio, and I like the Rockets to close out the trek with a win. The Spurs are coming off back-to-back defeats (0-2 ATS) and coach Gregg Popovich called out his team as soft after a 95-88 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Spurs could come out firing after a comment like that, or they could take it the completely wrong way ... We can also note that Rockets are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings at AT&T Center. 10* play on Houston Rockets. |
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11-09-18 | Wizards -2.5 v. Magic | 108-117 | Loss | -106 | 15 h 53 m | Show | |
WIZARDS @ MAGIC HARDWOOD HAMMER The Washington Wizards could easily be branded the biggest disappointment of the early NBA season, entering Friday with the Eastern Conference's second-worst record after taking a 119-100 loss to the Mavericks Tuesday night. They'll be well rested for this contest though, playing on two days rest, and I expect to see a focused and angry Wizards team ready to turn things around. "I thought we played real cool in the first half, (against Dallas)" Wizards guard Austin Rivers told ESPN.com. "Cool gets you L's. There's nothing cool about losing. Maybe we thought, 'Oh, we won finally (against the Knicks on Sunday). It's just going to click for us now because we're talented.' Like, it's hard to get wins in the NBA. It's hard. Unless you're the (expletive) Warriors. For everybody else, it's hard. You've got to compete every night." The Magic meanwhile are off to a 4-7 start but failed to make it three wins in a row as they took a 103-94 home loss to Detroit Wednesday. Orlando ranks last in the league in scoring offense and I don't think the Magic will be able to keep up with the Wizards talented offense. Washington won three of four meetings last season by averaging 123.3 points in its three wins. Road team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. 8* play on Washington Wizards. |
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11-08-18 | Bucks v. Warriors -5.5 | 134-111 | Loss | -108 | 14 h 41 m | Show | |
THURSDAY NIGHT BUCKS @ WARRIORS MIDNIGHT MASSACRE The Milwaukee Bucks own the 4th best record in the league, but I don't think they'll stand a chance when visiting the reigning NBA champions Thursday night. The Warriors are 6-0 (5-1 ATS) home at Oracle Arena while Milwaukee is just 2-2 SU (1-3 ATS) on the road. The Bucks have dropped two of their last three and allowed the Blazers to shoot 52.7 percent in a 118-103 loss at Portland on Tuesday. The Warriors have been tearing opponents apart since their lone loss of the season and have scored 116 or more points in all eight games of their winning streak. I expect a relatively easy win for the home team in this nationally televised affair. 8* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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11-07-18 | Mavs v. Jazz -9 | 102-117 | Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK This looks like a great spot to back the Utah Jazz to pick up their first home win of the season. The visiting Dallas Mavericks are in a massive let down spot after ending a six-game losing streak by routing Washington Tuesday night. The Jazz on the other hand should be extremely motivated to make up for a double-digit home loss to Toronto Monday night. Dallas is the most recent team to lose to the Jazz and the Mavs are 0-5 on the road this season. 8* play on Utah Jazz. |
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11-07-18 | Spurs +2 v. Heat | Top | 88-95 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY I think this looks like a good spot for the San Antonio Spurs to bounce back from a 117-110 home loss to Orlando on Sunday. They've dominated this series in recent seasons covering the spread in 10 of the last 11 meetings and they'll face a Miami team in a let down spot after defeating the Pistons 120-115 in overtime Monday night. Miami star Hassan Whiteside, who ranks second in the NBA in rebounding and blocked shots missed that game with an injured right knee and is questionable for this matchup. Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a ATS loss. Heat are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up win and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games. 10* play on San Antonio Spurs. |
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11-04-18 | Grizzlies -3.5 v. Suns | 100-102 | Loss | -109 | 19 h 15 m | Show | |
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER The Memphis Grizzlies have won five of their last six (both straight up/against the spread) and have already shown they can get it done on the road having won twice in Utah. The confidence is high in the Grizzlies camp and they're having fun together: "Once you make shots everything gets easier," Memphis center Marc Gasol told reporters. "Being unselfish, exploiting the pick-and-roll, mixing the rolls with pops. ... I like the mindset of the guys. I like the problem-solving mindset we have now, and guys want to continue to get better." Here the Grizzlies will visit a Phoenix Suns team which has lost seven straight since a season opening win over Dallas. I can't find a reason why we shouldn't back the red hot and road team in this matchup. 8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. |
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11-02-18 | Wolves v. Warriors -11 | Top | 99-116 | Win | 100 | 17 h 52 m | Show |
LATE NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The Golden State Warriors have been red hot since their lone loss of the season (100-98 at Denver) and have covered the spread in five of six victories since. They're in a good scheduling spot here, playing on a days rest since beating the Pels by 10 points and they'll have the weekend off before taking on Memphis Monday night. I think we'll see a focused Warriors team coming to play and the visitors could certainly have asked for an easier opener to a five-game road trip. The Wolves defeated Utah 128-15 Wednesday night but are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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10-31-18 | Jazz -2.5 v. Wolves | Top | 125-128 | Loss | -102 | 12 h 6 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA SIDE) The Utah Jazz will close out a four-game road swing with a matchup with the Timberwolves at Minnesota Wednesday night. They've breezed past Houston, New Orleans and Orlando in the first three games of the trek and will be fairly rested here playing on two days rest, so I'm pretty confident they'll show up for this contest, particularly as the Jazz are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Minnesota. We can also note that the Jazz have been lighting up the scoreboard lately, and here they'll face a Wolves team which has allowed 120+ points in each of its last two games. Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games and 5-1 ATS in their last six games playing on 2 days rest. Timberwolves are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games playing on one days rest and 2-7 ATS in their last nine home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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10-30-18 | Kings +4.5 v. Magic | 107-99 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
KINGS @ MAGIC HARDWOOD HAMMER The Sacramento Kings will play on no rest following an upset win at Miami Monday night, although they don't have to worry about heavy travel for this matchup with the Magic at Orlando. I think this young Kings team will deal with back-to-back games just fine supported by the fact that they're 5-0 ATS in their last five games playing on 0 days rest. The Magic are coming off back-to-back losses, the most recent a 113-91 setback at Milwaukee on Saturday. They're just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games and 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games playing on two days rest. We can also note that the underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. 8* play on Sacramento Kings. |
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10-29-18 | Warriors -11 v. Bulls | 149-124 | Win | 100 | 14 h 52 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Chicago Bulls are coming off a 97-85 upset win at Atlanta on Saturday, putting them in a let down spot here when hosting the Golden State Warriors Monday night. The Warriors will be playing on no rest but made light work of Brooklyn without exhausting themselves last night. They've now won four in a row since their lone loss (100-98 at Denver on Oct 21) and the previous three were all by at least 20 points. Trends supporting Golden State: Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Monday games. Bulls are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 Monday games. With the under 10-4 in the last 14 meetings at United Center I also recommend a play on this game to go under the total. 8* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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10-29-18 | Blazers v. Pacers -3.5 | 103-93 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 48 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Indiana Pacers are perfect 2-0 SU and ATS home at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on the season, beating Brooklyn and Memphis by a combined 48 points. Here they'll return home from a 2-1 road trip including wins at San Antonio and Cleveland, and I think the Pacers will prove too much to handle for the Trail Blazers in this matchup. Portland is in the middle of a four-game road trip and took a 120-11 loss at Miami on Saturday. The Blazers are only 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Pacers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games and 12-3 ATS in their last 15 Monday games. 8* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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10-26-18 | Nets +9.5 v. Pelicans | 115-117 | Win | 100 | 11 h 10 m | Show | |
FRIDAY NIGHT NETS @ PELICANS BANKROLL BUILDER This looks like a good spot to fade the New Orleans Pelicans who have started the season a perfect 3-0 despite allowing an average of 116.7 ppg. They're been shooting 51.7 percent from the field which is simply unsustainable, and I would not be surprised to see them come out flat here against a Brooklyn side which must feel pretty good about itself following a 102-86 triumph at Cleveland Wednesday night. Nets are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 8* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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10-25-18 | Cavs v. Pistons -7 | 103-110 | Push | 0 | 16 h 44 m | Show | |
THURSDAY NIGHT HARDWOOD HAMMER The Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing on no rest following a 102-86 home loss to Brooklyn yesterday. They've yet to win a game since King James left and have failed to cover the spread in two straight games. Here the Cavs will face a Detroit Pistons team off four straight wins and the offense has really been clicking this season, averaging 118 ppg. I think they'll win big against the Cavs who have been terrible on defense, are low on confidence and here also fatigued. Trends supporting Detroit: Pistons are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Pistons are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games. Cavaliers are 15-41-2 ATS in their last 58 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. 8* play on Detroit Pistons. |
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10-24-18 | Lakers -2.5 v. Suns | 131-113 | Win | 100 | 15 h 55 m | Show | |
LATE LAKERS @ SUNS MIDNIGHT MASSACRE The LA Lakers are still searching for their first win both SU and ATS since LeBron James joined the team. They've had a tough schedule though, facing Portland, Houston and most recently San Antonio and I think they're ready to go off and get the W at Phoenix Wednesday night. The Suns have lost by 20+ points in both their last two games, at Denver and Golden State, but they're not covering the spread often at home either going 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games. LeBron will be angry after missing the game's last shot in Monday's frustrating 143-142 overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs, and I don't see this young Phoenix team having an answer to King James. 8* play on LA Lakers. |
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10-23-18 | Clippers v. Pelicans -6.5 | 109-116 | Win | 100 | 16 h 33 m | Show | |
TUESDAY NIGHT BASKET BRAWLER (10* TOP PLAY) The New Orleans Pelicans host the LA Clippers Tuesday night. They went 3-1 against the Clippers last season and have covered the spread in 15 of the last 20 meetings as a home team. The Pels have opened the season 2-0 and pretty much scoring at will after putting up 131 against Houston in the season opener followed by a 149-129 rout of Sacramento. The Pelicans are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and I think points will come fast and easy against this Clippers side which defeated Houston 115-112 Sunday but is only 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games following a straight up win. 10* play on New Orleans Pelicans. |
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10-22-18 | Hornets +9.5 v. Raptors | 106-127 | Loss | -102 | 12 h 54 m | Show | |
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY The over/under is 27-12 in the NBA so far this season, and I think we'll see another game fly over the total when the Charlotte Hornets visit the Toronto Raptors Monday night. Charlotte has scored at least 113 points in each of its first three games of the season with a 115.0 ppg average. Kemba Walker is 19-of-38 from behind the arc so far in 2018-19 and scored a total of 39 points a 113-112 win at Miami on Saturday. Toronto is off to a perfect 3-0 start and has averaged 115.3 ppg. Kawhi Leonard has averaged 27.5 points and 11 rebounds in two games and should be well rested here after sitting out Saturday's 117-113 win at Washington. Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings. The Hornets have covered the spread in all their games this season and won outright as an underdog their last time out. Charlotte is 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings in Toronto and should be able to keep this a relatively close game. 8* play on Charlotte Hornets+. |
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10-21-18 | Warriors -3.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 98-100 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 50 m | Show |
NBA PLAY OF THE DAY (TOP RATED 10*) The Golden State Warriors have opened their title-defending campaign with a pair of wins, but got a real scare at Utah Friday night, winning only thanks to a tip-in at the buzzer. The Jazz were hitting 3-pointers at an amazing rate but were still unable to beat Golden State, which says a lot about this team. Here the Warriors will take on a Denver Nuggets side playing on back-to-back nights following a matchup with Phoenix Saturday night. Playing on no rest is never easy, particularly not in the Mile High City; Nuggets are 2-13 SU and ATS playing on no rest at home since the beginning of the 2014 season. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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10-20-18 | Nets v. Pacers -8 | Top | 112-132 | Win | 100 | 15 h 16 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* ATS *BEST BET* The Indiana Pacers opened the season with a 28-point rout over Memphis but couldn't make it two in a row as they took a 118-101 beating at Milwaukee last night. I like Indiana to bounce back here against a Brooklyn side which is coming off a tight 107-105 win over the Knicks Friday night. Both teams will be playing on no rest, but this is a particularly tough spot for the the visitors who will play their third game in four nights. Indiana swept last season’s series and has won seven straight meetings between the teams while covering the spread in six of those games. 10* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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10-19-18 | Cavs v. Wolves -8 | 123-131 | Push | 0 | 16 h 54 m | Show | |
CAVS @ WOLVES HARDWOOD HAMMER The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 112-108 season-opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night. I think they'll get their first W of the season when hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers who are getting used to life after Lebron James, but it's simply impossible to replace a player like King James. This is proven by the fact that Cleveland fell 116-104 to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday and 14-40-2 ATS in its last 56 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. The Cavs are likely in for a very different kind of season than they're used to as they lack leaders, and I'm backing the talented Wolves to cover the spread in this matchup. 8* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. |
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10-19-18 | Celtics +3 v. Raptors | Top | 101-113 | Loss | -103 | 16 h 39 m | Show |
CELTICS @ RAPTORS BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The Boston Celtics impressed with a 105-87 triumph over Philadelphia in Tuesday's season opener. They're one of the favorites to win the East, finally at full strength with Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward both healthy, and I think they'll take it to the Toronto Raptors Friday night. Toronto owned the conference’s top record last season and is another favorite to claim the conference this year as well. The Raptors opened the season with a 116-104 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday as Kawhi Leonard contributed with 12 rebounds to his 24 points in his team debut. The Celtics have just as much talent plus more depth, so my recommendation is to take the points on the visitors in a game likely to go down to the wire. Trends supporting Boston: Celtics are 27-13 ATS in their last 40 games overall and 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Raptors are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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10-18-18 | Heat v. Wizards -4.5 | 113-112 | Loss | -115 | 20 h 30 m | Show | |
HEAT @ WIZARDS HARDWOOD HAMMER The Miami Heat opened the season with a 104-101 loss at Orlando Wednesday night. I think they're in for another loss, playing on no rest here at Washington the following evening. Washington was forced to battle injuries to key players injuries last season, but five-time All-Star point guard John Wall is fit for fight for the opener and looking forward to bring success to the capital. "I'm the type of guy that wants to have a statue out front," Wall told reporters. "I want to bring a championship here. Those are all the things that I care about. If you're not winning as a group and doing things as a team, then you don't get individual success." Washington struggled at home last season, but Miami is a bit banged up and could be worn down physically after a dogfight with Orlando last night. The Wizards on the other hand will come into this game well prepared and I'm backing the home team to win and cover the spread. 8* play on Washington Wizards. |
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10-17-18 | Wolves v. Spurs -2.5 | 108-112 | Win | 100 | 17 h 3 m | Show | |
WOLVES @ SPURS HARDWOOD HAMMER The San Antonio Spurs were 34-9 SU and 27-15-1 ATS at home last season. They've lost former All-Star Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors but got shooting guard DeMar DeRozan in return. DeRozan seems excited to be playing under coach Gregg Popovich "You definitely want to be around a culture of this magnitude, play with a coach of this status, one of the greatest coaches of all time," DeRozan told reporters. "To be here is definitely a blessing." The Minnesota Timberwolves have a talented team, but four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler has been disrupting the harmony demanding a trade for quite some time now. The Spurs won 13 of the past 14 meetings straight up, and I think they'll not only win but also cover the spread. Trends supporting San Antonio: Spurs are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games. Timberwolves are 7-18 ATS in their last 25 road games. Spurs are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. 8* play on San Antonio Spurs-. |
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10-17-18 | Grizzlies v. Pacers -6.5 | Top | 83-111 | Win | 100 | 21 h 34 m | Show |
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GRIZZLIES @ PACERS BASKET BRAWLER (10* TOP PLAY) The Indiana Pacers are coming off a 48 win season and finished just two games behind the Cavaliers in the race for the Central Division title. They're led by All-Star guard Victor Oladipo and picked up guard Tyreke Evans (19.4 ppg last season) and sharpshooter Doug McDermott during the offseason. They have a deep bench while Memphis rely too much on the duo of Marc Gasol and Mike Conley. The Pacers were 17th in the league in scoring last season but sixth in the NBA in shooting at 47.2%. Indiana should should have no trouble to run away with this game against a poor emphis Grizzlies mustered only 22 victories last season. Trends supporting Indiana: Pacers are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games overall. Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. Grizzlies are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference. 10* play on Indiana Pacers-. |
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10-16-18 | 76ers +5 v. Celtics | 87-105 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 17 m | Show | |
76ERS @ CELTICS OPENING NIGHT TNT BUCKET BREAKER The bookmakers have made the Boston Celtics favorites to win the East this season, but I think they're in for a dogfight when hosting Philadelphia in the season opener. The talented 76ers are coming off a stellar campaign and will be looking to avenge a Game 5 loss to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Now their young core led by Joel Embiid and reigning rookie of the year Ben Simmons has another preseason under its belt and we can also note that the underdog is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. "I think our future is amazing," Sixers coach Brett Brown said recently. "I see a progressive growth. I think we've got a chance to be good for a decade, I think we have a chance to be good for a long time, and that's what excites me the most." Boston must still be considered the better team until we're proven otherwise, but I think Philly will keep this close. 8* play on Philadelphia 76ers+. |
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06-08-18 | Warriors -4.5 v. Cavs | Top | 108-85 | Win | 100 | 15 h 39 m | Show |
TOP RATED WARRIORS @ CAVS *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Golden State Warriors are going for the kill here when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. They're clearly the superior team, but also know they can't afford to give the Cavs anything for free. "You never know, crazy things that can happen, turn of events in a series that could take place," Golden State forward Draymond Green told reporters. "So you have the opportunity to close out, you want to do that. So you come in, take full advantage of the opportunity in front of us." Lebron James has carried the Cavs throughout the playoffs, but there's only so much he can do alone against this Warriors team. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and has covered three straight in this playoff series after almost losing Game 1. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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06-06-18 | Warriors -4.5 v. Cavs | Top | 110-102 | Win | 100 | 35 h 10 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA) The Golden State Warriors are just two wins away from their third NBA title in four years after a pair of double-digit wins home in Oakland. The Cavs gave GS a scare in Game 1 but still lost by 10 in OT, and the Warriors dominated Game 2 from start to finish to run away with a 122-103 triumph. Remember how Cavs defeated Golden State in the 2016 NBA Finals in seven games, coming back from a 3-1 series deficit to avenge their NBA Finals loss from the year before? I'm sure Warriors do, and that's why I expect them to keep pushing the pedal to the metal and not give Cavs any reason to think they can win this series. Under is 6-1 in Warriors last 7 road games. Warriors are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. 10* NBA Game of the Month: Golden State Warriors. Bonus Play: 8* on UNDER. |
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06-03-18 | Cavs v. Warriors -11 | 103-122 | Win | 100 | 15 h 3 m | Show | |
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY The Cleveland Cavaliers gave Golden State Warriors a scare in Game 1 of the series, and would probably have won the game in regulation if not for a missed free throw at 107-107 with only seconds left on clock. The Warriors could instead win the game by 10 points in overtime, and I think they'll cruise to a blowout win here while holding the Cavs offense in check. Cleveland superstar LeBron James couldn't have played any better in Game 1 (51 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists), and to still lose after such a performance must be deflating. Under is 8-3-2 in the last 13 meetings in Golden State. Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. 8* Bonus Play: Golden State Warriors ATS. |
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05-25-18 | Celtics v. Cavs -7 | 99-109 | Win | 100 | 22 h 34 m | Show | |
CELTICS @ CAVS *ATS ANNIHILATOR* Cleveland Cavaliers trail 3-2 in this Eastern Conference Finals series, but the home team has won every game to date. I expect more of the same when the desperate Cavs host the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena tonight. Boston is just one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010 following a 96-83 win in Wednesday's Game 5 at TD Garden, but there's just no way a team led by Lebron James lose this elimination in front of the home fans. "We have another opportunity on Friday to be as good as we can be, play Cavs basketball on our home floor and force a Game 7," James said. "I look forward to seeing us respond on Friday night." Cleveland won the first two home games of this series by 30 and nine points respectively. 8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. |
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05-22-18 | Rockets v. Warriors -8 | Top | 95-92 | Loss | -114 | 20 h 45 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) The Golden State Warriors took a big beating in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, but they bounced back in a big way with a 41-point victory in Game 3. Can the Rockets do the same here Tuesday night? I don't think so as I like the Warriors to take a 3-1 lead in the series with another blowout win. They've figured out how to beat the Rockets who don't have enough weapons or defensive tenacity to keep with with Golden State. Steph Curry found his range in Game 3 and finished with a game-high 35 points on 13-of-23 shooting after going just 2-of-13 from 3-point range in the first two games of the series. Bad news for Houston ... Bad, bad news. 10* NBA Game of the Week: Golden State Warriors. |
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05-21-18 | Celtics v. Cavs -6.5 | Top | 102-111 | Win | 100 | 15 h 14 m | Show |
TOP RATED CELTICS @ CAVS *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Boston Celtics opened the Eastern Conference Finals with a pair of triumphs home at TD Garden, but they took a 116-86 loss here at Cleveland in Game 3. I like the Cavs to stay aggressive and tie the series with another win tonight as they can't afford to go back to Boston 3-1 down in the series. Cleveland held Boston to 39.2 percent shooting from the floor in the last game and the crowd should give the home team the energy needed to do the same here in Game 4. Celtics are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. 10* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. |
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05-20-18 | Rockets v. Warriors -7 | Top | 85-126 | Win | 100 | 13 h 60 m | Show |
TOP RATED ROCKETS @ WARRIORS* BOOKIE BREAKER* The Golden State Warriors stole home court advantage with a 13-point victory at No. 1 seed Houston i Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The Rockets bounced back with a 127-105 thrashing in Game 2 but I like the Warriors to come back and defend home court here in Oakland Sunday night. Golden State has lost three games here in the postseason, and has rebounded to win by a total of 34 points in the game after each of its first two losses. Let down spot for the Rockets who are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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05-19-18 | Celtics +6.5 v. Cavs | Top | 86-116 | Loss | -111 | 12 h 3 m | Show |
TOP RATED CELTICS @ CAVS *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Boston Celtics are coming off a pair of convincing triumphs home at TD Garden. I backed the Cavs to win both those games outright, but I like Boston to cover the spread as a road dog here in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics have amazing numbers against the spread as an underdog this season and they're 20-8 ATS in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. The Cavs are definitely overrated here, particularly considering they're 15-35-1 ATS in their last 51 home games. 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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05-08-18 | Pelicans v. Warriors -11.5 | Top | 104-113 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 51 m | Show |
TOP RATED PELICANS @ WARRIORS *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Golden State Warriors took the night off in Game 3 of this series but bounced back with a dominant 118-92 victory on Sunday, their second win by more than 20 points in the series. They can close it out tonight to move on to the Western Conference Finals, and I don't think they'll let the pumped up home town crowd down. The Warriors have averaged 120.7 points in their three victories and points should come fast and easy for the home team here with Steph Curry eager to get back to his best after an injury that kept him out for several weeks. It's also worth noting that Warriors bench have outscored the Pels' 134-95 in the four games, and New Orleans' Anthony Davis (39.3) and Jrue Holiday (38.2) must be getting worn out as they lead the series in minutes played. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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05-07-18 | Celtics +6.5 v. 76ers | Top | 92-103 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
TOP RATED CELTICS @ 76ERS *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Boston Celtics have reeled off three straight upset wins here in their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. They're an underdog once again here in Game 4, and I'm happy to take the points on the visitors Monday night. The Philadelphia 76ers have a talented, but also very inexperienced roster. How will their youngsters handle the pressure of an elimination game in front of a demanding home town crowd? Not all that well is my prediction. The Celtics are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings overall and 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings at Wells Fargo Center. 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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05-06-18 | Warriors v. Pelicans +6 | Top | 118-92 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 58 m | Show |
TOP RATED WARRIORS @ PELICANS *ATS ANNIHILATOR* The New Orleans Pelicans held the Golden State Warriors to 38 percent shooting in a 119-100 victory on Friday. The Pelicans are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win and 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and I think they'll keep it close again here in front of the home town crowd. The bookies have a tendency to overvalue Golden State on the road, and the Warriors are just 2-11 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. 10* play on New Orleans Pelicans. |
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05-05-18 | Raptors v. Cavs -4.5 | Top | 103-105 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 44 m | Show |
TOP RATED RAPTORS @ CAVS *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Cleveland Cavaliers struggled to get past the Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs, but they have really stepped up their game here in the Eastern Conference semis. Cleveland swept the Toronto Raptors in this round last year, and it looks like history is about to repeat itself after back-to-back Cavs triumphs north of the border. "It's one game at a time, and that's the only way we should look at it," said LeBron James, who scored 43 and added 14 assists in Game 2. Counting the regular season, the Raptors have dropped four straight against Cleveland, including two at Quicken Loans Arena, and the Cavs are 4-0 ATS in those four games. Raptors are 0-5-1 ATS in their last six Conference Semifinals games. Cavaliers are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 Conference Semifinals games. 10* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. |
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05-04-18 | Rockets v. Jazz +4.5 | Top | 113-92 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 18 m | Show |
TOP RATED ROCKETS @ JAZZ *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Utah Jazz lost Game 1 of this series by 14 points but bounced back with a 116-108 triumph Wednesday night to steal homecourt advantage. I think they might very well defend it and win this game outright, but taking the points on the home team should be a safe bet. The Rockets are just 1-5 ATS in their last six on the road, and playing in the high altitude in Salt Lake City is never an easy task, particularly in the playoffs. The home team is used to the conditions and how to turn it into an advantage. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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05-03-18 | 76ers v. Celtics +4.5 | Top | 103-108 | Win | 100 | 19 h 50 m | Show |
TOP RATED NBA *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Boston Celtics won the opener of this Eastern Conference semifinals series 117-101. I think they'll put up another strong performance home at TD Garden Thursday night. Celtics are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games and have won four of five games against the 76ers this season. Boston has been money against the spread as an underdog all season long, and I'm very happy to take the points on the home team in this contest. 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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05-01-18 | Pelicans v. Warriors -10.5 | Top | 116-121 | Loss | -106 | 16 h 29 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) The Golden State Warriors put a 123-101 beating on the New Orleans Pelicans in the series opener, and here they're expected to have star guard Stephen Curry back in action. Curry has been out since spraining the MCL in his left knee on March 23 but coach Steve Kerr classified him as probable after Monday's practice. That would be a huge boost for an already super talented Warriors team, and if they Pels didn't stand a chance against the Warriors without Curry, why would tonight be any different? Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last six Conference Semifinals games. Warriors are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 Conference Semifinals games. Warriors are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings at Oracle Arena. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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05-01-18 | Cavs v. Raptors -6.5 | 113-112 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 26 m | Show | |
CAVS @ RAPTORS *NO-BRAINER* Lebron James carried the Cavs through a tough seven-game series with the pacers which concluded just two days ago. The King played 41.2 minutes per game in the series and logged 43 minutes in Cleveland's 105-101 Game 7 triumph on Sunday. I don't think the 33 year old will have much gas left in the tank for this matchup, and the rest of the Cavs are simply not that scary. The Toronto Raptors are the No. 1 seed in the East and come into this contest fairly well rested after defeating the Wizards in six games. Toronto won the last head-to-head meeting here at Air Canada Centre 133-99, and maybe the Cavs will make it close in the other games in the series, but I fully expect another double-digit win for the home team tonight. 8* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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04-29-18 | Jazz v. Rockets -11 | Top | 96-110 | Win | 100 | 14 h 1 m | Show |
TOP RATED JAZZ @ ROCKETS *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Utah Jazz are coming off a tough six-game series against the Thunder while the Houston Rockets have had additional rest after eliminating the Timberwolves in five games. Rockets are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games playing on three or more days rest and I don't think Utah will stand a chance against the well rested Rockets here Sunday afternoon. Houston dominated Utah in four meetings during the regular season, winning all four by an average of 17.5 ppg and it has covered the spread in seven of the last nine meetings at Toyota Center. 10* play on Houston Rockets. |
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04-29-18 | Pacers +5.5 v. Cavs | 101-105 | Win | 100 | 2 h 28 m | Show | |
PACERS @ CAVS GAME 7 *DAYTIME DESTROYER* The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Indiana Pacers in a deciding Game 7 of this Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Sunday. The Pacers forced this game with a convincing 121-87 win home at Indiana Friday night and have covered the spread in five of the six games in the series. LeBron James won the last matchup here at Quicken Loans Arena with a buzzer-beater, and I think we'll see another close game going down to the wire today. Pacers are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Cavaliers are 12-37-2 ATS in their last 51 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. 8* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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04-27-18 | Thunder v. Jazz -6 | Top | 91-96 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 24 m | Show |
TOP RATED THUNDER @ JAZZ *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Utah Jazz failed to close out the series on Wednesday as the OKC Thunder managed to come back from a 25 point deficit less than four minutes into the third quarter to win 107-99. The Jazz are still holding a 3-2 lead in the series, and I think they'll get the job done home at Vivint Smart Home Arena Friday night. The place will be no doubt be rocking, and the Utah crowd has carried the Jazz to 13 and 17 point victories in previous home games in this playoff series. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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04-26-18 | Celtics +5 v. Bucks | Top | 86-97 | Loss | -107 | 13 h 20 m | Show |
TOP RATED CELTICS @ BUCKS *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Boston Celtics took a 3-2 series lead with a 92-87 win two nights ago, and I think they'll finish the job and advance to the Conference Semifinals with a win at Milwaukee Thursday night. The Celtics are getting healthier and had guard Marcus Smart back on the floor after missing the last six weeks with a thumb injury. Smart only scored nine points in 25 minutes of work but was a force on the defensive end; there's no coincidence that Bucks' superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was limited to 16 points and just 10 shot attempts on the night. "You can look at stat sheets all you want; with Marcus it just doesn’t tell the story," Celtics coach Brad Stevens told reporters. "It's his energy, it's his emotion, it's little plays that turn out to be game-changing plays. Those are huge plays. And we have other guys that are making them when he hasn't been here, but he makes them every night. He makes them every night that he plays." Either team have yet to win on the road in this series, but the Bucks won by just two points the last game here at BMO Harris Bradley Center and we can note that they're 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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04-25-18 | Wizards v. Raptors -7 | Top | 98-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* WIZARDS @ RAPTORS *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Toronto Raptors, the No. 1 seed in the East, must be extremely disappointed to enter Game 5 of this series with the No. 8 seed Washington Wizards tied at 2-2. I expect them to really bring it in front of the fired up home-town crowd Wednesday night. Both teams have defended their home court so far, and that's a trend likely to continue here; the Wizards are a pathetic 1-9 ATS in their last 10 road games while the Raptors are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five home games. Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. 10* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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04-24-18 | Spurs v. Warriors -11 | Top | 91-99 | Loss | -105 | 24 h 50 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) The Spurs just delayed the inevitable when they stayed alive with a 103-90 win home at San Antonio in Game 4 on Sunday. It was the perfect storm with Spurs hitting 15-of-28 from 3-point range and the Warriors turning the ball over 18 times (seven turnovers in the game's first 5 1/2 minutes). That loss can't sit right with the Warriors who are still holding a 3-1 lead in the series and will be looking to the Western Conference semifinals where the Pelicans are already waiting. "Lack of focus to start the game was really the key," Warriors coach Steve Kerr noted. "More than energy, it was a sense of purpose. And I take a lot of the blame for that. I should know better as a coach of a team that's been up 3-0 plenty times -- you gotta know you're going into the lion's den ..." Kerr won't make the same mistake twice, and we can note that for the third game in a row, the Spurs will be coached Tuesday by assistant Ettore Messina, with Gregg Popovich having left the team after the death of his wife last week. Massive coaching advantage GS. The Warriors won the first three matchups of the series by an average of 16.3 ppg, and I expect a BLOWOUT win for GS home at Oracle Arena Tuesday night. 10* NBA Game of the Week: Golden State Warriors. |
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04-23-18 | Thunder v. Jazz -5 | Top | 96-113 | Win | 100 | 14 h 48 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* THUNDER @ JAZZ TNT BLOWOUT The Utah Jazz coasted to 115-102 triumph on Saturday to take a 2-1 series lead in the series. The Thunder now need a victory here in Game 4 to avoid going back to Oklahoma City facing an elimination game on Wednesday, but they're just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and I think Utah will roll to another relatively comfortable victory here Monday night. The Jazz might not have talented players like Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony, but they make up for it with arguably the best defense in the league and as a bonus Ricky Rubio went off for 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in Game 3. Throughout the series, Utah has outscored the Thunder 140-108 in the paint and also owns a 37-25 advantage in offensive rebounds plus a 49-36 edge in second-chance points. OKC is likely to come out with purpose and determination, but so will the home team and I expect Utah to prove to be too strong again. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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04-22-18 | Cavs v. Pacers +1.5 | 104-100 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 22 m | Show | |
LATE NIGHT CAVS @ PACERS TNT BLOWOUT The Indiana Pacers have all the momentum after battling back from a 17-point deficit to win Game 3 and take a 2-1 lead in the series. The Cavs superstar LeBron James can't do it all on his own and the Pacers should be fired up and determined to not let the home fans down here Sunday night. Cavaliers are 12-26-1 ATS in their last 39 games following a straight up loss and 5-14 ATS in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Pacers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Cavaliers are 3-9-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Indiana. Cavaliers are 5-16-1 ATS in the last 22 meetings. 8* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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04-22-18 | Warriors -6.5 v. Spurs | Top | 90-103 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 36 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) The Golden State Warriors are on a mission; to prove that they don't need Steph Curry to compete with the other elite teams in the NBA. They've cruised to triumphs in each of the first three games in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs, and I expect another easy Warriors win to complete the sweep here in Game 4. San Antonio has not been able to match Warriors offense, averaging just 96.7 points in the series, and I don't see why this contest would be any different. "We want to not come back, limit our road travel and expand our time to rest so we can get our best guys healthy, like Steph (Curry), KD and Shaun," shooting guard Klay Thompson told reporters after Game 3. "That’s our motivation." Warriors are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in San Antonio. Warriors are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall. 10* NBA Game of the Week on Golden State Warriors. |
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04-22-18 | Celtics +4.5 v. Bucks | 102-104 | Win | 100 | 12 h 22 m | Show | |
EARLY CELTICS @ BUCKS *ATS ANNIHILATOR* The Boston Celtics took a day off in Game 3 of this series after winning back-to-back games home at TD Garden. I expect coach Brad Stevens to have his squad fired up for this game after taking a 116-92 loss Friday night. Celtics are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss while the Bucks are just 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Celtics are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Milwaukee and 19-6 ATS as an underdog this season. 8* play on Boston Celtics. |
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04-20-18 | Celtics +6.5 v. Bucks | Top | 92-116 | Loss | -107 | 45 h 31 m | Show |
GAME OF THE YEAR (NBA) The Boston Celtics made the most of their homecourt advantage to the first couple of games of this series after escaping with a 113-107 overtime triumph in Game 1 and following up with a 120-106 win in Game 2 Tuesday night. They're an underdog at Milwaukee Friday night, but I would not be surprised to see the Celtics win this one outright. They're extremely well coached under Brad Stevens and can adjust to whatever Milwaukee tries to do. Boston is 19-5 ATS as an underdog this season, and this is a lot of points to get in what should be a close game. 10* GAME OF THE YEAR on Boston Celtics. |
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04-19-18 | Warriors -3 v. Spurs | Top | 110-97 | Win | 100 | 23 h 6 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Golden State Warriors claimed the first two games of this series by an average of 18 points while scoring 114.5 ppg. I don't think they'll want to give seventh-seeded San Antonio Spurs a chance to get back into it, and I expect the Warriors to try to close out this series ASAP. San Antonio has huge matchup problems especially from behind the arc; note that Spurs were just 4-of-28 from 3-point range in Game 2, while the Warriors were 15-of-31. Warriors are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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04-18-18 | Pacers +8 v. Cavs | Top | 97-100 | Win | 100 | 18 h 49 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA PACERS @ CAVS *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Indiana Pacers claimed Game 1 98-80 as a 7-point underdog. I find it unlikely that they'll win back-to-back games at Cleveland outright, but I'm well happy to take the points on the Pacers in this matchup. Cavs superstar Lebron James has never lost a first-round series (12-0), and had never even a Game 1 of any first round prior to Monday's contest, but he's not surrounded by much talent this season as proven by the result in the first game of this series. Indiana has a lot of grit, and we can note that the Pacers are 7-1 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning straight up record while the Cavs finished the regular season a NBA-worst 32-49-1 ATS. The Cavs should be fired up for this one, but I still think they're asked to cover too many points. 10* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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04-16-18 | Spurs v. Warriors -9.5 | 101-116 | Win | 100 | 22 h 35 m | Show | |
SPURS @ WARRIORS *ATS ANNIHILATOR* The Golden State Warriors stumbled into the playoffs, losing three of their last four (and 10 of their last 17) regular season games, but had no trouble to dismiss the San Antonio Spurs 113-92 in Game 1 of this Conference Quarterfinals series. I assume they're looking to make a statement and prove people that doubted them wrong, and I predict another rout here Monday night. This is not a great Spurs team, and coach Gregg Popovich was not happy with the performance in the first game. "I thought we were very prepared physically and mentally, but I was mistaken. As I said, we looked like deer in the headlights. The defense was really poor as far as following game plan of the first quarter, and it's a bad combination to play defense like that and not shoot at the other end." Warriors are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. 8* play on Golden State Warriors |
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04-15-18 | Pacers +7 v. Cavs | 98-80 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show | |
NBA *HARDWOOD HAMMER* The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a very disappointing season and enter the playoffs as low as the No. 4 seed in the East. They'll be matched up with the Pacers in the first round, and I think Indiana will keep it a close game here in the series-opener. Cavs superstar Lebron James has never lost a first-round series (12-0), nor even a Game 1 of any first round, but he's not surrounded by much talent this season. Indiana has a lot of grit, and we can note that the Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning straight up record while the Cavs finished the regular season a NBA-worst 32-49-1 ATS. The Cavs are overrated once again here IMO. 8* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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04-14-18 | Heat v. 76ers -6.5 | Top | 103-130 | Win | 100 | 42 h 47 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA *BASKET BRAWLER* The Philadelphia 76ers closed out the regular season with 16 straight victories and took down the Bucks 130-95 their last time out. The 76ers are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and look good to get the job done here against the Miami Heat who had lost two straight before beating Toronto 116-109 in OT in their last regular season game. Philly is simply too hot to not back here, and note that the Sixers are a solid 27-13 ATS at home this season. 10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. |
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04-14-18 | Wizards +8 v. Raptors | 106-114 | Push | 0 | 12 h 49 m | Show | |
NBA *HARDWOOD HAMMER* The Toronto Raptors are the beast of the east right now and finished the regular season as the No. 1 seed in the conference. I think they're asked to cover too many points here when taking on the Washington Wizards in Game 1 of the conference quarter-finals on Saturday though. Note that the Raptors have yet to win a Game 1 of a first-round postseason series in their franchise history, and they've been overrated by the books lately going just 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games overall. The Wizards are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings in Toronto and I think this will be way closer than the line suggest. 8* play on Washington Wizards. |
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04-11-18 | Jazz +4 v. Blazers | 93-102 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 2 m | Show | |
NBA *ATS ANNIHILATOR* The Utah Jazz are coming off a 119-79 thumping of Golden State Tuesday night. They'll play on no rest, but coach Quin Snyder used no player more than 28 minutes in yesterday's contes. I think the Jazz will be able to keep this a close game with the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference on the line. Utah has won six straight and scored plenty of points during that stretch while Portland is slumping at the wrong time, heading into this contest off four straight defeats. The Blazers shot just 33 percent from the floor in an 88-82 loss at Denver Monday night. 8* play on Utah Jazz. |
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04-10-18 | Celtics +7 v. Wizards | Top | 101-113 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 54 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Washington Wizards are slumping at the wrong time and have lost four straight to drop into eighth place in the Eastern Conference. They took a 103-97 home loss to the lowly Atlanta Hawks their last time out and coach Scott Brooks was far from happy with the performance. "Not passing the ball to one another. Simple as that. Nobody wanted to share the basketball tonight," coach Scott Brooks said. "When you do that, you end up taking bad shots. When you take bad shots, you end up missing. Simple game. You pass it to your teammate." The Boston Celtics are banged up and will be without Kyrie Irving (knee) for the rest of the season, but they're also extremely well coached under Brad Stevens and according to the Boston Globe, Stevens promised he was going to play his first unit major minutes against Washington. Boston suffered a 112-106 setback to Atlanta on Sunday but is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games following a straight up loss and 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in this series. The Celtics are 17-4 ATS as an underdog on the season. 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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04-09-18 | Bulls v. Nets -7.5 | 105-114 | Win | 100 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
NBA *ATS ANNIHILATOR* The Brooklyn Nets made a franchise-record 24 3-pointers in their 124-96 triumph at Chicago two days ago, their fourth win in the last six games. During those six games, the Nets are shooting 41.2 percent from 3-point range. "When we're hot, I felt like we can run with anybody in the gym," Quincy Acy told reporters. "And tonight, we got hot." Brooklyn shot 38.1 percent from 3-point range in its 104-87 home win over Chicago on Feb. 26. The Nets are looking to finish the season strong while the Bulls don't mind losing to improve their chances in the draft lottery. 8* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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04-05-18 | Wizards v. Cavs -5.5 | 115-119 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 21 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Cleveland Cavaliers have won eight of nine while playing under interim coach Larry Drew. They'll have Tyronn Lue back on the sidelines tonight, and I think they'll play hard to give him a win. Washington meanwhile has lost six of its last eight games and has failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 12. Cavaliers are 7-0 ATS in their last eight home games. Wizards are 0-6 ATS in their last six road games. 8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. |
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04-03-18 | Warriors v. Thunder -4.5 | 111-107 | Loss | -101 | 19 h 44 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Golden State Warriors main motivation must be to get to the playoffs as healthy as they can as they're already locked into the No. 2 spot in the West. Kevin Durant (ribs), Klay Thompson (thumb) and Draymond Green (pelvic contusion) are back in the lineup, but Stephen Curry will miss his sixth consecutive game with a sprain of his left medial collateral ligament, Patrick McCaw is also out after a scary Saturday night injury that left him with a lumbar spine contusion and Andre Iguodala (knee soreness) and Kevon Looney (flu) are listed as doubtful for this contest. The OKC Thunder had lost three in a row before picking up a 109-104 win at New Orleans their last time out. They are battling for homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs so motivation should be high for the home team. Warriors are 0-7 ATS in their last seven road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 7-1 in Warriors last eight vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Thunder are 41-19-3 ATS in their last 63 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 13-3 in Thunder's last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 8* play on OKC Thunder. |
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04-03-18 | Celtics +2 v. Bucks | 102-106 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 41 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Boston Celtics have won six in a row, including a 110-99 triumph against the Raptors on Saturday to move just two games behind Toronto who sits top of the Eastern Conference standings. The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a 128-125 OT loss at Denver. They're 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record while the 20-7 ATS in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Boston is 16-3 ATS as and underdog this season and I would not be surprised if they win this game outright. 8* play on Boston Celtics. |
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04-02-18 | Michigan v. Villanova -7 | Top | 62-79 | Win | 100 | 7 h 24 m | Show |
NCAA TOURNEY FINAL *BEST BET* The Villanova Wildcats have won all their games here in the NCAA tournament by double-digits. Can they do the same when taking on the Michigan Wolverines here in the final? Sure, why not! Villanova has made at least 13 3-pointers in four of its five wins in this event and set a Final Four record with 18 3-pointers in Saturday's semifinal victory over Kansas. Michigan had an easier draw in Loyola-Chicago, but still had to rally back from a 10-point second-half deficit to make it here. Wildcats are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Big Ten. 10* play on Villanova Wildcats. |
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03-31-18 | Kansas v. Villanova -5 | Top | 79-95 | Win | 100 | 65 h 40 m | Show |
GAME OF THE YEAR (CBB) This Final Four matchup will feature a pair of No. 1 seeds with the Villanova Wildcats battling Kansas Jayhawks. The Wildcats have won all their four games here in the NCAA Tournament by double-digits while Kansas had failed to cover the spread in two straight games before recording an 85-81 upset in OT against Duke. The experienced Wildcats know what it takes to win it all after capturing the national title in 2016. Junior guard Jalen Brunson was part of that national championship team and was named the Most Outstanding Player at the East Regional this year, averaging 21.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Villanova is 1st in the nation in scoring offense and has an extremely deep roster with six guys averaging in double figures. Kansas has a talented team, but the Jayhawks have not been in the National Title Game since 2012. Villanova's depth and experience will win the game for them. 10* CBB Game of the Year on Villanova. |
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03-31-18 | Nets v. Heat -7.5 | 110-109 | Loss | -104 | 18 h 17 m | Show | |
NBA *HARDWOOD HAMMER* The Heat would wrap up a playoff spot if they beat the Brooklyn Nets home at Miami Saturday night. I like the home team to come through in a big way here. Miami has won five of its last seven overall and it is 7-1 ATS in its last eight home games. It has won both its last two games by double-digits and is 8-2-2 ATS in its last 12 vs. Eastern Conference foes. The Nets snapped a three-game skid with a 111-104 win at Orlando their last time out but have very little to play for at this stage of the season. Brooklyn took the last two meetings in the series but the super motivated Heat should win this one by a big number. 8* play on Miami Heat. |
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03-28-18 | Celtics +7 v. Jazz | Top | 97-94 | Win | 100 | 20 h 42 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) The Boston Celtics are coming off four straight triumphs, including upset wins against OKC and Portland. They'll take on another tough team when visiting the Utah Jazz Wednesday night, but we can note that the Jazz have only split their last four games and covered the spread in only one of their last five (when they beat a banged up Warriors side their last time out). The Celtics are a solid 14-3 ATS as an underdog on the season and 9-3-2 ATS in the last 14 meetings with Utah. My NBA Game of the Week is a 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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03-26-18 | Lakers +4.5 v. Pistons | Top | 106-112 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 48 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Detroit Pistons' chances of making the playoffs are slim to none, despite winning three of their last four. Beating up on lottery-bound Sacramento, Phoenix and Chicago is far from impressive though, and I think the LA Lakers will give the Pistons all they can handle Monday night. The Lakers snapped a four-game skid with a 100-93 triumph at Memphis on Saturday. They're 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win and we can note that the Pistons are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. The Lakers earned a 113-93 home win over Detroit on Oct. 31 to improve to 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings in the series. My selection is a 10* play on LA Lakers. |
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03-25-18 | Hawks +13.5 v. Rockets | 99-118 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Atlanta Hawks are pretty much just playing out the string, but they're in a decent spot to record an upset when they visit the Houston Rockets Sunday night. The Rockets will play on no rest following a dominant 114-98 triumph over New Orleans yesterday, a win that set a franchise record for victories in a season. They now own a 4 1/2-game lead over Golden State in the race for first place in the Western Conference with nine contests remaining and I wouldn't be surprised if they fall for the temptation to look past the lowly Hawks here. Rockets are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 1-8 ATS in their last nine home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and they've won each of their last three visits to Toyota Center. Under is 10-1 in Hawks last 11 road games. Under is 8-2 in Rockets last 10 overall. My selection is an 8* play on Atlanta Hawks. |
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03-25-18 | Blazers +3 v. Thunder | Top | 108-105 | Win | 100 | 18 h 6 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Portland Trail Blazers had won 13 straight before losing back-to-back home games against a pair of elite teams (Houston and Boston). They'll visit the OKC Thunder Sunday night. Both teams are playoff bound and battling for home-court advantage in the Western Conference with the Blazers coming into the game with a one-game lead over the Thunder for third place in the conference. I'm happy to take the points on the visitors in this Northwest division rivalry matchup. Note that Trail Blazers are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 vs. division rivals opponents while Thunder are 3-13 ATS in their last 16. Portland is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and won each of the first three meetings on the season, including a 117-106 triumph here at Chesapeake Energy Arena back in January. My selection is a 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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03-25-18 | Texas Tech v. Villanova -6.5 | Top | 59-71 | Win | 100 | 4 h 1 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* TEXAS TECH / VILLANOVA *ATS ANNIHILATOR* The No.1 Villanova Wildcats seek their second national title in the last three years and their third all-time. They've won eight in a row and shot 13-of-24 from 3-point range in Friday's 90-78 triumph over West Virginia. They now have 47 threes for the tournament and I don't see third-seeded Texas Tech Raid Raiders keeping them at bay if West Virginia couldn't. Texas Tech is in the Elite 8 for the first time following a 78-65 win over Purdue in the Sweet 16. The Red Raiders did however allow Purdue to shoot 38.9 percent from downtown and they're just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Wildcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 NCAA Tournament games and 10-2 ATS in all neutral court game on the season. My selection is a 10* play on Villanova Wildcats. |
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03-25-18 | Cavs -6.5 v. Nets | 121-114 | Win | 100 | 1 h 23 m | Show | |
SUPER EARLY CAVS @ NETS AFTERNOON DAYTIME DESTROYER The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off four straight victories, but they can't really afford to look past anyone right now as they desperately need to keep any kind of momentum going with only 10 games left of the regular season. They should receive a boost down the stretch with Tristan Thompson, Nance and Hood returning from injuries. "Ten games is enough time when you have your whole team back for the first time all season, it gives you an opportunity to, No. 1, establish some type of rotation that you're going to be using," Cavs assistant coach Larry Drew told reporters after trouncing the Suns 120-95 on Friday. The Nets sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings and should not be able to keep up with the fired up Cavs. My selection is an 8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. |
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03-24-18 | Florida State v. Michigan -4.5 | Top | 54-58 | Loss | -107 | 22 h 4 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* ELITE 8 *BOOKIE BREAKER* The No. 9 seed Florida State Seminoles defeated the fourth-seeded Gonzaga 75-60 as a 6-point underdog Thursday night, but I don't see another upset in the cards when they take on the third-seeded Michigan Wolverines in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tourney on Saturday. Michigan put up a scrappy performance against Houston in the second round but was saved by Jordan Poole's buzzer beater. The Wolverines bounced back in a big way in the Sweet 16, recording a dominant 99-72 triumph over Texas A&M. Michigan has now won 12 straight games, eight of those by double digits. FSU's run ends here, and Michigan will advance to the Final Four. My selection is a 10* play on Michigan Wolverines. |
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03-23-18 | Syracuse v. Duke -11.5 | 65-69 | Loss | -103 | 13 h 0 m | Show | |
HOOPS 3-PACK The 11th-seeded Syracuse Orange have recorded three upset wins here in the NCAA tournament, beginning with a First Four escape against Arizona State, but I think they'll run out of luck here in the Sweet 16 against the dominant Duke Blue Devils. No. 2 seed Duke has won its first two games by an average of 23.5 points and defeated Syracuse 60-44 on Feb. 24. Blue Devils are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall and 10-3 ATS in their last 13 NCAA Tournament games. Both teams are playing great zone defense, but Duke has too much offensive firepower overall to be slowed down, and in particular ACC Player of the Year Marvin Bagley who has scored 22 points in each of the first two rounds. My selection is an 8* play on Duke Blue Devils. |
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03-23-18 | Heat v. Thunder -6.5 | 99-105 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 4 m | Show | |
HOOPS 3-PACK The Miami Heat are coming off three straight wins, the most recent a 119-98 blowout triumph over New York. That victory sets up a bad spot here though as the Heat are 0-5-2 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Here they'll face an angry and fairly well rested Thunder team which will be looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking last-second 100-99 setback against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. The Thunder had ripped off six straight wins prior to that defeat, covering the spread in all but one of those games, and they're a solid 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games playing on two days rest. The Thunder are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in the series. My selection is an 8* play on OKC Thunder. |
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03-22-18 | Florida State +6 v. Gonzaga | 75-60 | Win | 100 | 13 h 10 m | Show | |
LATE COLLEGE BASKETBALL *NIGHTCRAWLER* The fourth-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs and the ninth-seeded Florida State Seminoles will clash in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tourney Thursday night. FSU is coming off an impressive 75-70 win as a 5.5-point underdog against No.1 Xavier, and I would not be surprised if the Seminoles came up with another straight up upset here. The Zags are riding a nation-leading 16-game winning streak, but they've failed to impress so far in the tourney. They beat UNC Greensboro by just four points in the first round and a second-half charge by Ohio State (OSU led 67-62 with 6:02 to go) gave them a scare in the last round. My selection is an 8* play on Florida State Seminoles. |
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03-22-18 | Kansas State v. Kentucky -5.5 | Top | 61-58 | Loss | -102 | 35 h 35 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* SWEET SIXTEEN *BOOKIE BREAKER* (THURSDAY) The Kansas State Wildcats defeated Creighton by 10 points in the first round of the NCAA Tourney but were not quite as sharp, and struggled big time on the offensive end of the court, in their 50-43 over UMBC in the second round. They're just 4-3 in their last seven games, and here they'll take on the fifth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats who have won five straight and nine of their last 10 games overall, covering the spread in all victories. Kentucky had no trouble to get past Buffalo in the second round, winning by 20 points as a 5.5-point favorite, and I don't see KSU matching up with a Kentucky team which is playing its best basketball of the season at just the right time. My selection is a 10* play on Kentucky Wildcats. |
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03-22-18 | Lakers +2.5 v. Pelicans | 125-128 | Loss | -101 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK Both the LA Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans have played more unders than overs lately, and that's a trend I like to continue when the teams meet at Smoothie King Center Thursday night. The Lakers are on a 4-0 under run while the under is 4-1 in the Pels last five. This will be the Pels third game in three nights due to rescheduled games, and I think they'll try and slow down the tempo in this contest. They've defeated Dallas and Indiana in the first two games of this tough stretch, but sweeping the tripleheader will be extremely hard, and the Lakers could very well prove too much to handle here, particularly as the visitors should be pretty fired up for this one, coming off three straight losses and playing on two days of rest. My selection is an 8* play on LA Lakers. |
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03-21-18 | Raptors +1.5 v. Cavs | 129-132 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
RAPTORS @ CAVS *HARDWOOD HAMMER* The Eastern Conference-leading Toronto Raptors will play on no rest here following a 93-86 victory at Orlando on Tuesday, but I don't think that will an issue. All-Star DeMar DeRozan (thigh) sat out yesterday's game but is expected back tonight, and I like the Raptors too keep rolling here as they go for their 20th victory in 22 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers' will play under interim coach Larry Drew as Tyronn Lue is on leave while dealing with health issues, no doubt compounded by the team's poor results. They're just third in the conference, a massive 11 1/2 games behind Toronto and the Raptors have won the last two meetings, including a 133-99 home triumph back in January. The Raptors are a solid 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games while the Cavs are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. My selection is an 8* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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03-19-18 | Lakers v. Pacers -4.5 | 100-110 | Win | 100 | 5 h 28 m | Show | |
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY The Indiana Pacers had won six of seven before taking back-to-back losses to Toronto and Washington. They've been involved in several low-scoring games lately, and I think the bookmakers have set the total way too high for this contest. The Pacers had seen nine straight games go under the total before losing 109-102 to Washington (with the total closing at 210). They'll take on a Lakers team which lost 92-91 against Miami its last time out and each of its last three games have gone under the total. The Lakers won the last meeting 99-86 back in January (with the total closing at 214). Under is 16-9 when the Pacers are looking to avenge a loss vs. an opponent this season. I expect the Pacers to come through and not only win, but also cover the spread in a low-scoring contest. Note that Pacers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 Monday games while the Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last five Monday games. My selection is an 8* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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03-18-18 | Clemson +1.5 v. Auburn | 84-53 | Win | 100 | 17 h 11 m | Show | |
CBB *MONEYMAKER* We'll see a battle of the Tigers at Viejas Arena, San Diego, California Sunday evening, when the Clemson Tigers take on the Auburn Tigers. Clemson recorded a solid 79-68 first-round victory over New Mexico State on Friday while Auburn struggled to get past College of Charleston as a 9.5-point favorite. Auburn is 0-5 ATS in its last five games vs. a team with a winning straight up record while Clemson is 4-1 ATS in its last five games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. I'm happy to take the points on a Clemson side which I think should be favored here. My selection is an 8* play on Clemson Tigers. |
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03-18-18 | Rockets v. Wolves +7.5 | 129-120 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
NBA *HARDWOOD HAMMER* The Houston Rockets have won 21 of their last 22 games. A simply amazing record, but they're in a tough spot here at Minnesota Sunday night. The Rockets are coming off a 107-101 win at New Orleans last night, but their starters logged heavy minutes and Houston is only 1-6 ATS in its last seven games when its starting five players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. They'll face a Minnesota team looking to bounce back from a 16-point loss at San Antonio yesterday, and we can note that the Wolves are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 home games and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Minnesota will no doubt be fired up for this one after losing the first three meetings of the season. My selection is an 8* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. |
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03-18-18 | Thunder v. Raptors -6.5 | Top | 132-125 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 21 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA THUNDER @ RAPTORS *BASKET BRAWLER* The Toronto Raptors have won 11 in a row and they've lost just one of their last 19 games. The surge have allowed them to pull five games ahead of the Celtics at the top of the Eastern Conference, but I don't see them slowing down anytime soon. They host the Oklahoma City early on Sunday, and I expect the home team to win and cover the spread. The Thunder have little trouble beating up on the weaker sides in the league, but they're only 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. The Raptors have no such issues, and here they'll be highly motivated seeking revenge for a 124-107 loss at OKC on Dec. 27 plus going for a franchise-record 12 straight wins. My selection is a 10* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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03-18-18 | Butler v. Purdue -3.5 | Top | 73-76 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* BUTLER/PURDUE *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Purdue Boilermakers have covered the spread in only two of their last 10 games, but they're coming off a dominant 74-48 triumph as a 20-point favorite against Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. I think they'll win and cover here when taking on Butler Bulldogs Sunday afternoon. The Boilermakers will be without center Isaac Haas but are still loaded with talent and exceptional three-point shooting ability. Purdue ranks second in the country in three-point efficiency at 42.0% and lit up the Bulldogs from the perimeter back in December, going 9-for-21 from behind the arc in the 82-67 victory. The Bulldogs didn't have an answer then, and I don't see why today would be any different. My selection is a 10* play on Purdue Boilermakers. |