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05-19-18 | Celtics +6.5 v. Cavs | Top | 86-116 | Loss | -108 | 84 h 20 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Boston Celtics. Surely LeBron isn't going to allow the Cavs to lose at home in Game 3? Well, that's what everyone said about Game 2 in Boston, and despite 42 points and a triple-double, the Cavs suffered another double-digit loss. Bettors must have short memories, because if you go back just a few weeks when the Cavs were struggling against the Pacers, all the so called experts were saying that Philly would sweep the Cavs in the Eastern Conference Finals. A few days later the Sixers found themselves right where Cleveland is now, heading home down 0-2 and heavily favored in Game 3. Boston won that game and ended up winning the series in five games. Cleveland has eight wins in these playoffs, and six of those have come by four points or less. Asking them to cover almost twice that margin here in Game 3 doesn't seem realistic at all. The Celtics were just a 4.5 point underdog in their last game at Cleveland, and they have covered in five straight visits to Quicken Loans Arena. Take BOS. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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05-16-18 | Warriors v. Rockets +100 | 105-127 | Win | 100 | 13 h 26 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Houston Rockets.
I had the Warriors in Game 1, and I also have bets on Golden State to win the series. Here is what I said prior to the first game: "While the Rockets won the season series, regular season success doesn't always translate into post-season wins. MVP front-runner James Harden comes in ice cold, going just 4-for-22 from beyond the arc in his last three games. He scored just 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting in his last game at home versus Utah. The Rockets will need more from Harden if they hope to upset the Warriors." Now that Golden State has stolen home court advantage, they could suffer a let down in Game 2. They could have swept both the Spurs and the Pelicans, but they had an off game in each of those series. This is Houston's best shot at winning a game and avoiding a sweep. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-14-18 | Warriors +110 v. Rockets | Top | 119-106 | Win | 110 | 84 h 56 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Golden State Warriors. Despite the fact that the Warriors are almost a 2-1 favorite to win the series, they are an underdog in Game 1 at Houston. While the Rockets won the season series, regular season success doesn't always translate into post-season wins. MVP front-runner James Harden comes in ice cold, going just 4-for-22 from beyond the arc in his last three games. He scored just 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting in his last game at home versus Utah. The Rockets will need more from Harden if they hope to upset the Warriors. Steph Curry comes in hot, scoring 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting in Game 5 versus the Pelicans. He's 7-of-15 from beyond the arc in his last two games. The Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last seven Conference Finals games, and 4-1 ATS in their last five at Houston. Take the Champs. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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05-13-18 | Cavs v. Celtics +2 | 83-108 | Win | 100 | 54 h 29 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Boston Celtics. Things change fast in the NBA, and after sweeping the Raptors the Cavs are a favorite on the road in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Boston. During their first round series versus the Pacers, the Cavs stock was at an all time low. Most experts were picking Philly to win the East. Cleveland was a seven point underdog in Game 1 at Toronto, and they trailed at the half in both of their games north of the border. Now after taking out the favorite Philly in just five games, the Celtics are home dogs. Granted that LeBron's performance has been perhaps the best anyone has ever played in the playoffs, can we simply assume he can keep it up. People seem to be taking that for granted. The Cavs haven't played since Monday, and at the age of 33 and leading the league in minutes, I wouldn't be surprised if LeBron gets off to a slow start in Game 1. Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule
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05-09-18 | 76ers v. Celtics -113 | 112-114 | Win | 100 | 10 h 11 m | Show | |
After going down 0-3 in the series, the Sixers avoided the sweep with a win at home in Game 4. The series shifts back to Boston, where the Celtics have owned Philly. That's true not only in this series, but during the regular season as well. Boston has won seven of the last 10 meetings, and four of their last five home meetings versus Philly. Still the bookmakers opened with Philly as a road favorite in Game 5. Boston plays stellar defense, is well coached, and has a lot more playoff experience than Philly. It's no surprise to me that public money is coming in on Boston, and they will likely be asked to cover a few points by game time. For those of you who do not remember, I bet on Boston to win the East at +$300 before the season started. I also had Boston winning this series, and here is what I said prior to Game 1: "Sure they would like to have Kyrie Irving in these playoffs, but lets not kid ourselves about how good they were without him. Keep in mind, last year this team gave Cleveland fits, and Kyrie was playing for the Cavs. This season they played more than their fair share of games without not only Irving, but several other key players. They won 13 of their last 19 without Kyrie, and four of those six losses came on the road. Boston is still the best defensive team in the Eastern Conference. Boston is 5-1 ATS in it's last six at The Garden, and the under is 24-9 in the Celtics last 33 Conference Quarterfinals games."
Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-07-18 | Raptors v. Cavs -5 | 93-128 | Win | 100 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors showed a lot of heart battling back to tie Game 3 in Cleveland in the final seconds, but once again LeBron James crushed their souls. That's the type of loss you just don't expect a team to come back from, especially on the road, facing elimination. We saw this same scenario last year, and the Raptors lost Game 4 at home. They trailed by a dozen at halftime in that game. DeMar DeRozan was benched for the entire fourth quarter of Game 3, after scoring just eight points on 3-of-12 shooting. Who know's where his head is at, but I am guessing that going back to "LEBRONTO" for a Game 5 is not all that appealing right now. Take CLE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-06-18 | Rockets v. Jazz +6 | 100-87 | Loss | -105 | 34 h 33 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Utah Jazz. I had the Jazz in Game 3, and I was a little shocked by their poor effort. I expect a far better effort here at home in Game 4, and perhaps a bit of a let down for the Rockets. Here is what I said prior to Game 3:"After the Jazz evened the series with a shocking win in Game 2 in Houston, it's a little surprising to me how many people are willing to back Houston as a road favorite in Game 3. Utah crushed the Thunder at home in the first round, and they've won seven straight home games dating back to the regular season. Their regular season home finale was a 40 point win over the defending champions Golden State. I am guessing the people who are betting on the Rockets have forgotten that James Harden failed to hit a shot in the first half of his final playoff game last season (Game 6 versus the Spurs). He finished that game 2-of-11 from the field with six turnovers and six fouls. The Rockets lost by 39 points as a favorite. Keep in mind Utah leads the league in opponent's scoring, so don't be surprised if Harden has a tough time scoring here in Salt Lake City. The Rockets have failed to cover in five of their last six road games, I'll take the points."Take UTAH.
GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-06-18 | Warriors v. Pelicans +5.5 | 118-92 | Loss | -105 | 29 h 4 m | Show | |
The Pelicans and the Warriors were both ranked near the top of the NBA in scoring during the regular season, and not surprisingly, they have a history of playing high scoring games. They have gone over in eight of the last 10 head to head meetings, but all 10 of those games were in the regular season. The Pelicans are not the same team here in the playoffs that they were when they ranked 29th in the NBA allowing over 110 points per game. The jumped all over the Warriors in the first half of Game 3, leading 62-56 at halftime. I expect some push back from the Warriors here in Game 4, but I still think the Pelicans can keep this game close. The line value here is key, as bettors are looking to back Golden State coming off a loss. Keep in mind the Warriors are a bigger favorite tonight than they were in Game 3, and they have failed to cover in four of their last five at New Orleans. Take NO. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-05-18 | Raptors +5 v. Cavs | 103-105 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Toronto Raptors.
The Eastern Conference Semifinals have been a complete disaster for the Toronto Raptors. Once again regular season success has failed to translate in the post-season. The Raptors appear to have hit rock bottom, and everyone is down on the team right now. The local media is publishing headlines, suggesting the city be renamed "LeBRONTO". If Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan have any pride at all, they'll come out swinging here in Game 3. While the Raptors lost both Games 1 & 2 at home, they did take a lead to the locker room at halftime in both those games. I believe that those games were every bit as much a product of Toronto beating themselves, as it was Cleveland beating Toronto. I'll take the points here as I don't think this Raptors team is quite ready to give up. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-05-18 | Celtics v. 76ers -8.5 | 101-98 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 39 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Philadelphia 76ers.
I bet on the Sixers in Game 2 in Boston, and they came close, but blew it in the final minutes. They return home for Game 3, and I expect them to blow the doors off in a must win game. Here is what I said prior to game 2: "The Sixers came out flat in Game 1, but I expect them to respond with a far better effort in Game 2. The Celtics are still banged up, and Jaylen Brown is not expected to be back for Game 2. Boston shot the ball incredibly well in Game 1, and that's something I don't think the Celtics can count on happening again. They made 18-of-19 free throws, shot almost 50 percent from three-point range and over 48 percent from the field. We can expect a far better effort on defense from Philly, and the law of averages would suggest that those numbers in Game 1 were an anomaly. The same can be said about the Sixers going just 5-for-26 from beyond the arc in the series opener. Philly is 6-1-1 ATS in it's last eight when coming off a loss." Take PHILLY. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-04-18 | Rockets v. Jazz +5 | 113-92 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 38 m | Show | |
This is a 6* play on the Utah Jazz.
After the Jazz evened the series with a shocking win in Game 2 in Houston, it's a little surprising to me how many people are willing to back Houston as a road favorite in Game 3. Utah crushed the Thunder at home in the first round, and they've won seven straight home games dating back to the regular season. Their regular season home finale was a 40 point win over the defending champions Golden State. I am guessing the people who are betting on the Rockets have forgotten that James Harden failed to hit a shot in the first half of his final playoff game last season (Game 6 versus the Spurs). He finished that game 2-of-11 from the field with six turnovers and six fouls. The Rockets lost by 39 points as a favorite. Keep in mind Utah leads the league in opponent's scoring, so don't be surprised if Harden has a tough time scoring here in Salt Lake City. The Rockets have failed to cover in five of their last six road games, I'll take the points. Take UTAH. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-04-18 | Warriors -190 v. Pelicans | 100-119 | Loss | -190 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Golden State Warriors. |
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05-03-18 | 76ers -165 v. Celtics | 103-108 | Loss | -165 | 30 h 36 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Sixers came out flat in Game 1, but I expect them to respond with a far better effort in Game 2. The Celtics are still banged up, and Jaylen Brown is not expected to be back for Game 2. Boston shot the ball incredibly well in Game 1, and that's something I don't think the Celtics can count on happening again. They made 18-of-19 free throws, shot almost 50 percent from three-point range and over 48 percent from the field. We can expect a far better effort on defense from Philly, and the law of averages would suggest that those numbers in Game 1 were an anomaly. The same can be said about the Sixers going just 5-for-26 from beyond the arc in the series opener. Philly is 6-1-1 ATS in it's last eight when coming off a loss. Take PHILLY. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-03-18 | Cavs v. Raptors UNDER 213 | 128-110 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 25 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on CLE@TOR Under. |
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05-01-18 | Pelicans v. Warriors UNDER 227 | Top | 116-121 | Loss | -107 | 40 h 2 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on NO@GS to go Under the total Jesse Schule |
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04-30-18 | 76ers v. Celtics UNDER 208 | Top | 101-117 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 6 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on PHI@BOS to go Under the total.
The pundits are calling for Philly to go all the way to the NBA Finals, but first they have to get past a Celtics team that finished three games ahead of them in the standings. I bet on Boston to win their series versus Milwaukee, and here is what I said prior to Game 1: "The Celtics are just a slight favorite at home, despite being a #2 seed versus a #7 seed. Sure they would like to have Kyrie Irving in these playoffs, but lets not kid ourselves about how good they were without him. Keep in mind, last year this team gave Cleveland fits, and Kyrie was playing for the Cavs. This season they played more than their fair share of games without not only Irving, but several other key players. They won 13 of their last 19 without Kyrie, and four of those six losses came on the road. Boston is still the best defensive team in the Eastern Conference, and they are 4-1 ATS in their last five versus Milwaukee. Boston is 5-1 ATS in it's last six at The Garden, and the under is 24-9 in the Celtics last 33 Conference Quarterfinals games." They won all four home games in the first round, and held the Bucks under 100 points in each of the last three games in that series. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-29-18 | Pacers v. Cavs -5.5 | 101-105 | Loss | -105 | 26 h 44 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Cleveland Cavaliers 1st Half ML.
The Cavs led by 10 at the half in Game 4, and they led by 15 at the half in Game 3. The Pacers had a chance to take a stranglehold 3-1 series lead, but blew it late in Game 4 at home. The series would have been over if it wasn't for a missed goaltending call in Game 5, but instead we have a deciding Game 7 in Cleveland for all the marbles. Historically teams that fail to capitilize on such opportunities tend to run out of chances. LeBron has never played in a Game 7 in the first round, but his last Game 7 was in the NBA Finals versus Golden State. James has also never lost in the first round of the playoffs, and I expect that trend to continue with the Cavs moving on to round 2. Take CLE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-28-18 | Pelicans v. Warriors UNDER 224.5 | 101-123 | Win | 100 | 13 h 10 m | Show | |
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04-28-18 | Pelicans v. Warriors -7.5 | 101-123 | Win | 100 | 13 h 9 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Warriors. |
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04-28-18 | Bucks v. Celtics -195 | 96-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 31 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Boston Celtics.
I bet on Boston in both the first two games of this series, and here is what I said prior to Game 1: "The Celtics are just a slight favorite at home, despite being a #2 seed versus a #7 seed. Sure they would like to have Kyrie Irving in these playoffs, but lets not kid ourselves about how good they were without him. Keep in mind, last year this team gave Cleveland fits, and Kyrie was playing for the Cavs. This season they played more than their fair share of games without not only Irving, but several other key players. They won 13 of their last 19 without Kyrie, and four of those six losses came on the road. Boston is still the best defensive team in the Eastern Conference, and they are 4-1 ATS in their last five versus Milwaukee. Boston is 5-1 ATS in it's last six at The Garden, and the under is 24-9 in the Celtics last 33 Conference Quarterfinals games." Boston is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings between the two teams, including a two point loss in Game 4 in Milwaukee. I'll take the home team. Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-27-18 | Raptors +2.5 v. Wizards | 102-92 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Toronto Raptors.
The home team has won all five games in this series so far, but I think the Wizards are going to struggle to keep that trend alive. The Raptors jumped all over Washington in Game 4, leading by double digits at halftime. Toronto couldn't hang on in the second half, and Washington was able to slip away with a 106-98 win. The Wizards are likely going to be without Otto Porter tonight, and that might spell trouble for the home team. Porter is the team's leading scorer behind Bradley Beal and John Wall. Toronto is certainly capable of winning a game on the road, the Raptors had two more wins on the road than Washington had at home during the regular season. The Raptors also won two of three road games in their first round series versus Milwaukee last year, winning in Game 6. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-26-18 | Celtics +4.5 v. Bucks | 86-97 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 25 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Boston Celtics .
I bet on Boston in both the first two games of this series, and here is what I said prior to Game 1: "The Celtics are just a slight favorite at home, despite being a #2 seed versus a #7 seed. Sure they would like to have Kyrie Irving in these playoffs, but lets not kid ourselves about how good they were without him. Keep in mind, last year this team gave Cleveland fits, and Kyrie was playing for the Cavs. This season they played more than their fair share of games without not only Irving, but several other key players. They won 13 of their last 19 without Kyrie, and four of those six losses came on the road. Boston is still the best defensive team in the Eastern Conference, and they are 4-1 ATS in their last five versus Milwaukee. Boston is 5-1 ATS in it's last six at The Garden, and the under is 24-9 in the Celtics last 33 Conference Quarterfinals games." Boston is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings between the two teams, including a two point loss in Game 4 in Milwaukee. I'll take the points. Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-25-18 | Jazz v. Thunder -160 | 99-107 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show | |
Here is what I said before this series started: "The Utah Jazz were one of the hottest teams in the league in the second half of the season, but they ran into a brick wall in Portland in their final game. They play Game 2 on the road at Oklahoma City, and they appear to be catching the Thunder at a bad time. Oklahoma City won four of their final five games, including a win on the road at Houston. Russell Westbrook is playing out of his ******** mind. Paul George averaged almost 28 points per game in his last five, and the Thunder are starting to look like the team everyone expected them to be when they signed George in the off-season. Utah has lost seven of their last eight versus the Thunder, and they are 0-7 in their last seven trips to OKC. " The Thunder return home for Game 5 down 3-1 in the series, and the are on the ropes. I expect the to extend the series at least forcing a Game 6 back at Utah. Jesse Schule |
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04-24-18 | Bucks v. Celtics -145 | 87-92 | Win | 100 | 20 h 44 m | Show | |
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04-23-18 | Thunder v. Jazz UNDER 209 | Top | 96-113 | Push | 0 | 21 h 55 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on OKC@UTAH to go Under the total. |
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04-22-18 | Cavs v. Pacers UNDER 205.5 | Top | 104-100 | Win | 100 | 16 h 60 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on CLE@IND to go Under the total.
The Pacers have a chance to take a stranglehold on this series, heading into Game 4 at home already up 2-1. The Cavs lone win came by a score of 100-97 at home in Game 2, and LeBron scored 46 points in that game. All three games in this series have been low scoring, and I expect another defensive battle in such a high stakes contest tonight. The Pacers were one of the best defensive teams in the NBA after the all start break, and these two teams have failed to reach the total in four straight at Indianapolis. The Cavs are just 5-16-1 ATS in the last 22 meetings between the two teams, yet they are a road favorite here tonight. Kevin Love is banged up, and George Hill could miss tonight's game with a back injury. The under is 15-5 in Pacers last 20 games playing on 1 days rest, and they have failed to reach the total in nine of their last 11 home games. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-21-18 | Thunder v. Jazz UNDER 207 | Top | 102-115 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 46 m | Show |
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04-21-18 | 76ers -153 v. Heat | 106-102 | Win | 100 | 25 h 37 m | Show | |
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04-20-18 | Celtics +5.5 v. Bucks | 92-116 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Boston Celtics.
I bet on Boston in both the first two games of this series, and here is what I said prior to Game 1: "The Celtics are just a slight favorite at home, despite being a #2 seed versus a #7 seed. Sure they would like to have Kyrie Irving in these playoffs, but lets not kid ourselves about how good they were without him. Keep in mind, last year this team gave Cleveland fits, and Kyrie was playing for the Cavs. This season they played more than their fair share of games without not only Irving, but several other key players. They won 13 of their last 19 without Kyrie, and four of those six losses came on the road. Boston is still the best defensive team in the Eastern Conference, and they are 4-1 ATS in their last five versus Milwaukee. Boston is 5-1 ATS in it's last six at The Garden, and the under is 24-9 in the Celtics last 33 Conference Quarterfinals games." Public money is heavy on Milwaukee in Game 3, despite the fact that Boston has covered in five straight versus the Bucks, including their last two in Milwaukee. I'll take the points as I feel this is an inflated line. Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-19-18 | Warriors v. Spurs UNDER 207 | 110-97 | Push | 0 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
The Warriors head to San Antonio in complete command of this series, and they will be a favorite to win Game 3. The Spurs aren't good enough to compete with the Warriors in this series, but they are sure as hell good enough to steal a game at home. Their Game 2 loss at Golden State was their 10th straight loss on the road, but they have won 11 in a row at home. In fact the Spurs won 33 games on their home court during the regular season, one of those wins coming versus Golden State. The Spurs won that game by a score of 89-75, and they lead 49-41 at halftime. They have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games, and they lead the NBA in opponent's scoring average. I expect the home team to come out playing with plenty of emotion here in Game 3, especially in the first half. The Spurs led by a score of 53-47 at the half in Game 2, but went on to lose by 15 points. These two teams have failed to reach the total in eight of the last 11 meetings in San Antonio. |
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04-19-18 | Blazers v. Pelicans -165 | 102-119 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
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04-19-18 | 76ers v. Heat +2 | 128-108 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 49 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Miami Heat.
I bet on Miami in Game 1, and they were leading at halftime before completely falling apart in the second half. Here is what I said prior to that game: "The Sixers come into the playoffs riding a 16 game winning streak, and it seems that everyone is now ready to #TrustTheProcess. Of course bettors are lining up to back Philly in Game 1 of their first round series versus the Heat, and because of that they are asked to cover a spread a few points higher than it was the last time they played Miami at home. The Sixers split the season series versus the Heat, but only covered the spread in one of the four games. Both the Sixers wins came in games decided by fewer than six points. "They played us hard; they were really physical with us, especially down in Miami," Sixers guard J.J. Redick said. "They run multiple actions on offense so you really have to defend for the whole shot clock. They have a deep roster with a bunch of guys who play hard and play together. It's a big challenge for us." Simply put, I am not ready to buy into the hype here with a young team that has little to no playoff experience. Regular season wins don't count for #### all in the post-season. The Heat are 18-8-2 ATS in their last 28 road games, and 14-6 ATS in their last 20 Conference Quarterfinals games." Of course it all came to fruition in Game 2, and I expect Game 3 in Miami to be a similar story. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-18-18 | Jazz v. Thunder -178 | 102-95 | Loss | -178 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
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04-17-18 | Pelicans v. Blazers UNDER 214 | 111-102 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on NO@POR to go Under the total.
The Blazers held New Orleans to just 97 points in Game 1, but they were on the wrong side of a close defensive game. I expect Portland to come back an even the series with a win in Game 2, but my money is on the total. Portland ranked 5th in the NBA in opponent's scoring average, and they are going to be playing with desperation here in tonight's game. These teams have a history of playing low scoring games, going under in five of the last seven meetings. The under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings in Portland, and 11-5-1 in the last 17 overall. The Blazers have also gone under in five of their last six when coming off a loss. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-17-18 | Bucks v. Celtics -125 | 106-120 | Win | 100 | 7 h 51 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Boston Celtics.
The Celtics are just a slight favorite at home, despite being a #2 seed versus a #7 seed. Sure they would like to have Kyrie Irving in these playoffs, but lets not kid ourselves about how good they were without him. Keep in mind, last year this team gave Cleveland fits, and Kyrie was playing for the Cavs. This season they played more than their fair share of games without not only Irving, but several other key players. They won 13 of their last 19 without Kyrie, and four of those six losses came on the road. Boston is still the best defensive team in the Eastern Conference, and they are 4-1 ATS in their last five versus Milwaukee. Boston is 5-1 ATS in it's last six at The Garden, and the under is 24-9 in the Celtics last 33 Conference Quarterfinals games. Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-15-18 | Jazz v. Thunder -140 | 108-116 | Win | 100 | 28 h 23 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the OKC Thunder. Jesse Schule |
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04-15-18 | Bucks v. Celtics -160 | 107-113 | Win | 100 | 4 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Boston Celtics.
The Celtics are just a slight favorite at home, despite being a #2 seed versus a #7 seed. Sure they would like to have Kyrie Irving in these playoffs, but lets not kid ourselves about how good they were without him. Keep in mind, last year this team gave Cleveland fits, and Kyrie was playing for the Cavs. This season they played more than their fair share of games without not only Irving, but several other key players. They won 13 of their last 19 without Kyrie, and four of those six losses came on the road. Boston is still the best defensive team in the Eastern Conference, and they are 4-1 ATS in their last five versus Milwaukee. Boston is 5-1 ATS in it's last six at The Garden, and the under is 24-9 in the Celtics last 33 Conference Quarterfinals games. Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-15-18 | Bucks v. Celtics UNDER 203 | 107-113 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 39 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on MIL@BOS to go Under.
The Celtics are just a slight favorite at home, despite being a #2 seed versus a #7 seed. Sure they would like to have Kyrie Irving in these playoffs, but lets not kid ourselves about how good they were without him. Keep in mind, last year this team gave Cleveland fits, and Kyrie was playing for the Cavs. This season they played more than their fair share of games without not only Irving, but several other key players. They won 13 of their last 19 without Kyrie, and four of those six losses came on the road. Boston is still the best defensive team in the Eastern Conference, and they are 4-1 ATS in their last five versus Milwaukee. Boston is 5-1 ATS in it's last six at The Garden, and the under is 24-9 in the Celtics last 33 Conference Quarterfinals games. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-14-18 | Heat +6.5 v. 76ers | 103-130 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Miami Heat. |
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04-11-18 | Nuggets +3.5 v. Wolves | 106-112 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 2 m | Show | |
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04-11-18 | Spurs v. Pelicans UNDER 211 | Top | 98-122 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 2 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on SA@NO to go Under the total. |
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04-09-18 | Kings v. Spurs UNDER 200 | 85-98 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on SAC@SA to go UNDER the total. |
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04-07-18 | Blazers v. Spurs -175 | 105-116 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the San Antonio Spurs.
Only the Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets have more home wins than San Antonio this season, and the Spurs come into tonight's home game against Portland as winners of nine straight in San Antonio. The Spurs have allowed an average of just 99.7 points per game, and they rank 1st overall in the NBA in opponent's scoring average. The Blazers are in a comfortable position in the Standings, and with Damien Lillard nursing an ankle injury, we should see Portland dial it back a little. History certainly favors the Spurs, as Portland has failed to cover in seven of it's last 10 in San Antonio, and the Spurs are 8-0 ATS in their last eight home games. Take SA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-07-18 | Nuggets -130 v. Clippers | 134-115 | Win | 100 | 3 h 30 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers are set to suffer a let down here against the Nuggets, after losing three of their last four overall. Their home loss to Utah by a whopping 22 points was likely the final nail in the coffin, killing any hope of making a playoff run. The Nuggets are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, and only after winning six of their last eight are they even in position to think about the playoffs. You can't really blame the Clippers, who have four PGs sidelined by injury. They simply didn't have enough healthy bodies to throw out there. I like Denver to win a desperation game here in LA. Take DEN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-03-18 | Celtics +2 v. Bucks | 102-106 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 32 m | Show | |
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04-01-18 | Bucks v. Nuggets -168 | 125-128 | Win | 100 | 14 h 22 m | Show | |
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03-30-18 | Nuggets v. Thunder UNDER 224.5 | Top | 126-125 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on DEN@OKC to go Under the total.
The NBA Playoffs are just a few weeks away, and as teams jockey for playoff position, we see a lot more intensity on defense. I bet on the under in the Thunder's 108-105 loss to Portland, and here is what I had to say before the game: "Both the Blazers and the Thunder rank among the top defensive teams in the league, ranking 5th and 7th in opponent’s scoring average. The Thunder are just one game back of Portland in the Northwest, and there is just two games separating 3rd place Portland and 6th place New Orleans in the Western Conference standings. The Blazers have won all three of their games against the Thunder this season, and two of those three games fell short of the total. The total for tonight’s game is higher than it was in any of those previous three contests." The Thunder host the Denver Nuggets tonight, and these two teams have gone under in two of three previous meetings this season. Once again, tonight's total is higher than it was in any of those previous three games. I'll place a value bet here on what appears to be an inflated total. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-27-18 | Bucks v. Clippers -150 | 98-105 | Win | 100 | 12 h 19 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the #LAC.
The Milwaukee Bucks have been terrible on the road this season, with a record of 16-19. They head out West for a road game against the Clippers, and I don't like their chances here against a Clippers team that has a 20-15 home record against superior opposition in the Western Conference. The Clippers trail the 8th place Minnesota Timberwolves by two games in the standings, but since they have played three fewer games they still have a good chance to move up. The Bucks have failed to cover in 11 of their last 15 overall, and they are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine versus teams from the Western Conference. The Clippers are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 versus Eastern Conference teams. The Bucks are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games versus teams with a winning home record. Take LAC. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-25-18 | Heat v. Pacers UNDER 207 | Top | 107-113 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 41 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on MIA@IND to go Under the total. Jesse Schule |
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03-23-18 | Clippers v. Pacers UNDER 219 | Top | 104-109 | Win | 100 | 17 h 48 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on LAC@IND to go UNDER the total.
I bet the under in the Pacers loss at New Orleans on Wednesday, and here is what I said prior to that game: "The Pacers and the Pelicans are two teams that jockeying for playoff position, and they have a history of playing low scoring games. Eight of the last 10 meetings have fallen short of the listed total. Both teams have stepped up their intensity on defense in recent weeks, and the result has been lower scores across the board. That being said, tonight's total is higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings in this series. It's also higher than it was in any of Indiana's last 10 games overall, and nine of those games went under." Tonight's game against the Clippers is quite similar, and I expect another hard battle. The under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings, and the under is 6-0 in Pacers last six home games. The under has cashed in four of the Clippers last five visits to Indiana. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-21-18 | Wizards v. Spurs -5 | 90-98 | Win | 100 | 18 h 12 m | Show | |
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03-21-18 | Pacers v. Pelicans UNDER 219.5 | 92-96 | Win | 100 | 10 h 10 m | Show | |
This is a 10* play on IND@NO to go UNDER the total. Jesse Schule |
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03-17-18 | Wolves v. Spurs -169 | Top | 101-117 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs dropped all the way to 10th in the West after losing five of six games prior to Tuesday's game against Orlando. Greg Popovich had seen enough, and his team made a statement by blowout out the Magic 108-72. They followed that up with a 98-93 win over New Orleans, and now they are just four point favorite at home against Minnesota two days later. The level of urgency for San Antonio remains high, as they barely cling to the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. The Timberwolves are just a game ahead in the standings, but injuries have taken their toll on Minnesota. Both these teams are monsters at home, and neither team can buy a win on the road. The Spurs have won nine of the last 10 meetings in this series, and without Jimmy Butler, the Wolves are going to struggle on the road in San Antonio. Minnesota has failed to cover in 12 of it's last 16 road games, and the favorite has covered in 10 of the last 13 meetings in this series. Take SA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-14-18 | Wizards +1.5 v. Celtics | Top | 125-124 | Win | 100 | 13 h 11 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Washington Wizards.
The Boston Celtics are coming off a home loss to Indiana on Sunday, and they will be undermanned at home tonight against Washington. Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and Daniel Theis will all miss tonight's game, and Al Horford is listed as questionable with an illness. The Wizards have played just as well without John Wall as they did with him, and they come into Boston as winners of five of their last six road games. The Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games versus teams with a winning home record. Boston on the other hand has failed to cover in five of it's last six home games. I don't think the Celtics have enough healthy bodies to compete with anybody at the moment, home or away. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-13-18 | Nuggets -125 v. Lakers | Top | 103-112 | Loss | -125 | 12 h 40 m | Show |
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03-13-18 | Magic v. Spurs UNDER 205 | 72-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
8* |
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03-09-18 | Warriors v. Blazers UNDER 227.5 | Top | 108-125 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 26 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on GS@POR to go UNDER the total. |
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02-27-18 | Clippers v. Nuggets UNDER 232.5 | Top | 122-120 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 54 m | Show |
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02-26-18 | Rockets v. Jazz OVER 212 | Top | 96-85 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on HOU@UTAH to go OVER the total. |
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02-24-18 | Blazers -6 v. Suns | Top | 106-104 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 2 m | Show |
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02-14-18 | Thunder v. Grizzlies UNDER 208.5 | 121-114 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on OKC@MEM to go UNDER the total. The Grizzlies last game was a 110-92 loss at Oklahoma City, and I had the under in that game. Here is what I said prior to tip off: "The Thunder might be shorthanded tonight, as Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony are both battling injuries. Neither played in a loss at LA on Thursday, and the Thunder scored just 88 points in that game. They face a Grizzlies come in as one of the lowest scoring teams in the league (29th), averaging just 99 points per game. They are also one of the best defensive teams in the league, ranking 5th in opponent's scoring average. The Thunder have failed to reach the total in four straight, while the under is is 19-6-1 in Grizzlies last 26 games playing on three or more days rest. The Grizzlies have really been struggling lately, failing to score 90 points in each of their last three games. Given the history, as well as the injuries, it seems odd that the total for tonight's game is higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings." Take UNDER.GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-11-18 | Grizzlies v. Thunder UNDER 207 | Top | 92-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on MEM@OKC to go UNDER the total.
The Thunder might be shorthanded tonight, as Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony are both battling injuries. Neither played in a loss at LA on Thursday, and the Thunder scored just 88 points in that game. They face a Grizzlies come in as one of the lowest scoring teams in the league (29th), averaging just 99 points per game. They are also one of the best defensive teams in the league, ranking 5th in opponent's scoring average. The Thunder have failed to reach the total in four straight, while the under is is 19-6-1 in Grizzlies last 26 games playing on three or more days rest. The Grizzlies have really been struggling lately, failing to score 90 points in each of their last three games. Given the history, as well as the injuries, it seems odd that the total for tonight's game is higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-09-18 | Clippers v. Pistons -3 | 108-95 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Detroit Pistons. Jesse Schule |
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02-08-18 | Celtics +1.5 v. Wizards | 110-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
"It was funny to me at first just to see some of the things that people were saying and certain type of comments, but like I said, I've seen these guys put in a lot of work every day," Wall said Tuesday on ESPN's "The Jump." "We always say the motto is 'next man up, no matter what.' We moved the ball well early in the season, we just couldn't make shots and we couldn't defend at all. I think now guys are stepping up. The first unit and the second unit are playing very well. "But it was kind of shocking to hear a couple people saying the ball is moving a lot better when that's what I pride myself off of is being happier when my teammates are scoring than I am." The Celtics come in as winners of four of their last five, and their 18 wins on the road are more than Washington has at home. Kyrie Irving is back in the lineup, and he scored 17 points in 22 minutes in the loss to the Raptors. The Celtics are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings in this series, and the Wizards have failed to cover in five of their last seven home games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-05-18 | Blazers v. Pistons -125 | 91-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Detroit Pistons.
Detroit is 3-0 since acquiring Blake Griffin in a blockbuster trade with the Clippers, and tonight's home game against Portland appears to be a favorable matchup. The Blazers lost at the buzzer in Boston on Sunday, and playing on the road in the second leg of a back to back after Super Bowl Sunday isn't an ideal spot. Andre Drummond went off for 23 points and 20 rebounds in a win over the Heat on Saturday, and so far the team chemistry for the new look Pistons looks better than ever. Detroit is 4-0 straight up in the last four head to head meetings in this series, and the home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. The Blazers have failed to cover in six of their last eight road games, and they are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven road games versus a team with a winning home record. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-18 | Blazers v. Celtics -120 | 96-97 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
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02-01-18 | Raptors -3 v. Wizards | Top | 119-122 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 30 m | Show |
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01-31-18 | Knicks v. Celtics UNDER 208 | 73-103 | Win | 100 | 20 h 13 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on NYK@BOS to go UNDER the total. |
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01-30-18 | Blazers v. Clippers UNDER 221 | 104-96 | Win | 100 | 27 h 18 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on POR@LAC to go UNDER the total.
The Clippers host the Blazers in their first game without Blake Griffin. The Blazers come in as winners of five of their last six, and during that span they gave up an average of just over 102 points per game. They rank in the Top 10 in the NBA in opponent's scoring average, surrendering just over 103 points per game this season. The Clippers had been playing some high scoring games with Griffin in the lineup, but they will be shorthanded here tonight, with Avery Bradley injured and Tobias Harris unlikely to play. These two teams have failed to reach the total in six of the last 10 heat to head meetings, and tonight's total is higher than it was in any of those previous contests. Only one of the previous 10 meetings in this series saw as many as 220 combined points. The under is 17-7-1 in the Trail Blazers last 25 games following an ATS win. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-30-18 | Thunder -135 v. Wizards | 96-102 | Loss | -135 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
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01-29-18 | Heat v. Mavs UNDER 197 | 95-88 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
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01-27-18 | Hornets v. Heat -4.5 | Top | 91-95 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 42 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Miami Heat.
The Heat led by 12 points halfway through the fourth quarter in an 89-88 loss to Sacramento on Thursday, and such a devastating loss should provide plenty of motivation as they get set to Host Charlotte tonight. The Hornets are just 6-13 on the road, and they have lost five straight in this series versus Miami. The Heat covered the spread in all five of those games, and they are asked to cover just a handful of point here tonight. The Heat have been a great bet when coming off a loss, covering the spread in seven of their last eight such situations. The Hornets are coming off a blowout win at home over Atlanta last night, and Charlotte has failed to cover in four of it's last five when playing the second leg of a back to back. They are also 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-26-18 | 76ers v. Spurs -3.5 | 97-78 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 24 m | Show | |
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01-26-18 | Lakers v. Bulls -4 | 108-103 | Loss | -101 | 11 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Chicago Bulls. |
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01-26-18 | Rockets -3 v. Pelicans | 113-115 | Loss | -122 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Houston Rockets. |
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01-25-18 | Wizards v. Thunder -5.5 | Top | 112-121 | Win | 100 | 15 h 23 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on the Oklahoma City Thunder. |
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01-24-18 | Celtics v. Clippers UNDER 218 | 113-102 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on BOS@LAC to go UNDER the total. The Celtics are playing their second game of a back to back in LA after losing to the Lakers last night. The bookmakers are expecting tonight's game against the Clippers to be a high scoring affair. The total seems a little too high considering Boston boasts the leagues top defense. The last time these two teams played the total was set at 218, and it ended up a push with the Clippers winning 116-102 at home last March. A lot has changed since then, and this Boston team rarely plays such high scoring games these days. Boston has failed to reach the total in four of it's last five when playing the second game of a back to back. These two teams have failed to reach the total in nine of the last 11 meetings at the Staples Center, and the under in 19-9 in the last 28 meetings overall. This number looks to be a bit inflated. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-24-18 | Suns +7.5 v. Pacers | 101-116 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 11 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Phoenix Suns.
The Suns come into Indiana off a four point loss at Milwaukee. They have covered the spread in three straight, and won outright at Denver. The Pacers have just returned from a five game road trip, winning three of those five games. This looks like a potential let down spot for Indiana, coming off an upset win over the Spurs in San Antonio. The Suns actually have more win on the road (9) than they do at home (8) this season. They have also been a good bet when getting points on the road, going 9-4T ATS in their last 13 road games. They have also been a good bet when losing their last game, they are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. Devin Booker had an off night in Milwaukee, after scoring 30+ in his previous two games at Denver and Portland. The Pacers crushed the Suns in Phoenix last week, which could add a bit of a revenge factor here for tonight's game. I expect a much better effort from the Suns, and I like their chances of keeping it close. Take PHX. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-23-18 | Cavs v. Spurs UNDER 208.5 | 102-114 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on CLE@SA to go UNDER the total. |
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01-22-18 | Bulls v. Pelicans OVER 225 | 128-132 | Win | 100 | 18 h 59 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on CHI@NO to go OVER the total. The Bulls are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, coming into New Orleans as winners of four of their last five. They scored an average of 115 points in those games, and they rank 4th in the NBA in scoring since the New Year. They will play at New Orleans tonight, and both these teams are more interested in scoring than they are about playing defense. The Pelicans have won four of their last five, and have scored over 112 points per game during that span. History tells us that these two teams have scored a ton of points in previous meetings, especially in New Orleans. The over is 11-3-1 in Chicago's last 15 visits to The Big Easy. Chicago has gone over in eight of it's last 10 road games, and 15 of it's last 20 overall. The Pelicans have gone over in 20 of their last 28 home games, and 12 of their last 16 when coming off an ATS loss. Another high scoring game at the Smoothie King Arena seems inevitable tonight. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-21-18 | Pacers v. Spurs UNDER 199 | Top | 94-86 | Win | 100 | 12 h 21 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on IND@SA to go UNDER the total. |
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01-20-18 | Warriors -4.5 v. Rockets | 108-116 | Loss | -115 | 31 h 51 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Golden State Warriors. |
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01-19-18 | Suns v. Nuggets OVER 218 | 108-100 | Loss | -106 | 17 h 16 m | Show | |
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01-18-18 | Wolves +5.5 v. Rockets | 98-116 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Minnesota T-Wolves.
The Houston Rockets have lost eight of their last 13 games, and they have played their last seven games without leading scorer James Harden. They are hoping Harden can return to action for tonight's home game against Minnesota, but the news isn't all good for Houston. Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green will not play, serving suspensions stemming from a brawl in the Clippers locker room after a 113-102 loss at LA on Monday. Even if Harden plays, we should not expect him to be at full speed. He's going to be on a strict cap of 25 minutes per game until he gets back to full strength. The Rockets have been a bad bet in previous meetings with Minnesota, failing to cover in four straight and eight of the last 10. The Wolves come in playing their best basketball, winning five straight prior to suffering a bit of a let down in Orlando Tuesday. Minnesota has covered the spread in five straight visits to Houston. Take MINNY. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-18-18 | 76ers v. Celtics UNDER 211 | Top | 89-80 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
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01-17-18 | Nuggets v. Clippers -145 | 104-109 | Win | 100 | 12 h 52 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the LAC. |
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01-17-18 | Knicks v. Grizzlies -125 | 99-105 | Win | 100 | 15 h 2 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Memphis Grizzlies. |
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01-16-18 | Mavs v. Nuggets -5.5 | 102-105 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 28 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Denver Nuggets. Playing on the road in the NBA is a tough task at the best of times, but it's even more challenging at altitude in Denver. Only the San Antonio Spurs have a better home record than Denver in the Western Conference. Here is what I said about Denver before they played the Jazz last week: "Both the Jazz and the Nuggets are missing key players due to injury, but Denver has proven it has the depth to overcome adversity. The Nuggets have enjoyed a significant advantage at home in Denver. They are 11-3 straight up at home, and they have covered the spread in six of their last eight in Denver. The home team has won six straight in this series, and has covered the spread in all six of those games as well. Utah is just 3-13 on the road this season, only the Mavericks have lost more road games in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 103-89 home loss to Oklahoma City, and Rodney Hood struggled, hitting just 3-of-14 shots and scoring just nine points. The Jazz have lost six of their last seven road games, and they are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Nikola Jokic has averaged over 22 points per game in his last three starts." Denver has won three of the last four meetings with Dallas, and all three of those wins came by a double digit margin. Take DEN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-16-18 | Pelicans v. Celtics -178 | 116-113 | Loss | -178 | 10 h 58 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Boston Celtics.
I bet on Boston in their win over Philly at O2 Arena. Here is what I said prior to the game: "The Celtics bring a six game winning streak into today's NBA International game versus the Sixers in London. Philly has won four straight, but the Sixers have been inconsistent all year. They had lost 10 of 12 prior to this recent win streak. The Celtics have owned this series in recent seasons, winning nine of the last 10 meetings. These teams have played twice this season, and Boston has won both meetings by double-digits, including a 102-92 win at Philly. Both teams will have to adjust to playing at O2 Arena, which isn't designed to host NBA games. The Celtics bring the NBA's best defense, and the old saying goes "defense travels well". Boston doesn't mind playing away from their home arena, the Celtics are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 road games. It wouldn't be too hard to imagine young stars like Simmons and Embiid getting distracted on a trip to London, and Embiid's comments seem to indicate that: "Just walking around, it was beautiful," he told NBC Sports Philadelphia. "Beautiful women ... so I had a great time. I'm just excited to be going there. Obviously want to get a win, and if I get a chance to catch a soccer game, I'm going to do that, too." Kyrie Irving on the other hand spoke more about the task at hand: "For us we just have to play with our own unique intensity on the defensive end, make it uncomfortable." They host the New Orleans Pelicans tonight, a team that they have owned (won 4 of last 5). Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-15-18 | Warriors v. Cavs OVER 229 | Top | 118-108 | Loss | -105 | 31 h 30 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on GS@CLE to go OVER the total.
The defending champion Golden State Warriors are the highest scoring team in the NBA, averaging over 115 points per game. They have scored 120+ points in seven of their last 10 overall, and they have scored 120+ points in seven straight with Steph Curry in the lineup. The Cavs are also one of the highest scoring teams in the NBA, however they rank near the bottom of the league in points allowed. They have given up 120+ points in three of their last four overall, and they have lost three straight. The Warriors have dominated this series, winning six of the last seven meetings. While the most recent meeting was a low scoring game with the Warriors winning 99-92, Steph Curry did not play in that game. The previous four games in this series all went over the total, and Curry played in all of those games. The Warriors have gone over in seven of their last eight overall, and six of their last eight at Cleveland. The Cavs have gone over in four of their last five home games, and the over is 9-0 in their last nine home games following a road trip of seven or more days. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-15-18 | Heat v. Bulls -112 | 111-119 | Win | 100 | 13 h 60 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Chicago Bulls.
I have been keeping my eye on the Bulls since Nikola Mirotic returned from injury, and I bet on Chicago several times over the last few weeks. Here is what I had to say prior to a home win over Indiana: "The Bulls won 115-106 at Milwaukee last night, and it was their eighth win in their last 10 games. They have averaged over 111 points per game in those wins. Nikola Mirotic is a big reason for the turnaround in Chicago, and he scored 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting in Milwaukee last night. The Pacers have lost back-to-back games, and leading scorer Victor Oladipo has been suffering from a knee injury during that span. He scored just 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting in 26 minutes in a 107-83 loss at Detroit on Tuesday, and he didn't play in Wednesday's home loss to Dallas. The Pacers aren't expecting him to play here in Chicago. The Bulls have covered the spread in six straight home games, and they are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall" The Heat are playing their second game of a back to back after blowing out the Bucks at home yesterday. As well as Miami is playing, this Chicago team just welcomed back Zach Lavine who looked great in his season debut. The 22 year old scored 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting in 19 minutes Saturday. He's expected to be capped at 20 minutes per game until he works himself into shape. The Bulls are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 versus teams from the Southeast, and the Heat have failed to cover in four of their last five when coming off a double digit win. |
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01-15-18 | Bucks v. Wizards -190 | 104-95 | Loss | -190 | 12 h 32 m | Show | |
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01-15-18 | Hornets v. Pistons -145 | 118-107 | Loss | -145 | 10 h 7 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Detroit Pistons.
The Pistons have been great at home this season (13-5), and they host the struggling Charlotte Hornets in an early game on Martin Luther King Day. The Hornets are coming off a home loss to Oklahoma City by a score of 101-91. They have lost five of their last six against the Pistons, and they are just 5-13 on the road this season. Detroit beat the Hornets by a score of 102-90 in the most recent meeting at the Palace in their season opener back in October. The Pistons have won five straight home games, and they have beaten some of the league's top teams during that stretch (Spurs and Rockets). They rank 4th in the league in opponent's scoring average, allowing just 101.5 points per game. The Hornets have failed to reach the total in six of their last eight overall, while the Pistons have gone under in six of their last eight at home. The under is is 12-5-1 in the Pistons last 18 versus teams from the Eastern Conference. The home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in this series. I like the Pistons to win a low scoring game here at the Palace. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-15-18 | Hornets v. Pistons UNDER 205 | 118-107 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 6 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on CHA@DET to go UNDER.
The Pistons have been great at home this season (13-5), and they host the struggling Charlotte Hornets in an early game on Martin Luther King Day. The Hornets are coming off a home loss to Oklahoma City by a score of 101-91. They have lost five of their last six against the Pistons, and they are just 5-13 on the road this season. Detroit beat the Hornets by a score of 102-90 in the most recent meeting at the Palace in their season opener back in October. The Pistons have won five straight home games, and they have beaten some of the league's top teams during that stretch (Spurs and Rockets). They rank 4th in the league in opponent's scoring average, allowing just 101.5 points per game. The Hornets have failed to reach the total in six of their last eight overall, while the Pistons have gone under in six of their last eight at home. The under is is 12-5-1 in the Pistons last 18 versus teams from the Eastern Conference. The home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in this series. I like the Pistons to win a low scoring game here at the Palace. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-14-18 | Pacers v. Suns +4 | 120-97 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 60 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Phoenix Suns 1st Half.
The Indiana Pacers trailed Cleveland by 22 points in the first half on Friday, but they rallied to beat the Cavs by a score of 97-95. I am not sure whether to be impressed with the comeback, or concerned about why they trailed to 22 points at home in the first place. Regardless, I believe this sets them up for a let down on the road two days later at Phoenix. Here is what I had to say about the Suns before their loss to Houston: "The Suns leading scorer Devin Booker is back, and since his return Phoenix has a winning record, and has won three straight home games. Phoenix is a solid 5-2-1 in it's last eight home games, and is coming off an impressive home win over Oklahoma City. Booker, Bender and Warren all scored over 20 points in the victory. I think the Rockets should be content to run and gun with Phoenix, and without Harden they might find it difficult to pull away." The Pacers have failed to cover in five of their last six visits to Arizona, and they are just 2-11 ATS in the last 13 meetings overall in this series. I'll take the points. Take PHX. GL, Jesse Schule. |
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01-13-18 | Pistons v. Bulls | Top | 105-107 | Win | 100 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on the Chicago Bulls.
I have been keeping my eye on the Bulls since Nikola Mirotic returned from injury, and I bet on Chicago several times over the last few weeks. Here is what I had to say prior to a home win over Indiana: "The Bulls won 115-106 at Milwaukee last night, and it was their eighth win in their last 10 games. They have averaged over 111 points per game in those wins. Nikola Mirotic is a big reason for the turnaround in Chicago, and he scored 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting in Milwaukee last night. The Pacers have lost back-to-back games, and leading scorer Victor Oladipo has been suffering from a knee injury during that span. He scored just 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting in 26 minutes in a 107-83 loss at Detroit on Tuesday, and he didn't play in Wednesday's home loss to Dallas. The Pacers aren't expecting him to play here in Chicago. The Bulls have covered the spread in six straight home games, and they are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall" The Bulls will welcome Zack Lavine back from injury in tonight's home game against the Pistons. Chicago is now 15-5 ATS in it's last 20 overall, and the Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last 10 at home. Take CHI. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-12-18 | Rockets v. Suns +7.5 | 112-95 | Loss | -103 | 16 h 15 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Phoenix Suns.
The Suns leading scorer Devin Booker is back, and since his return Phoenix has a winning record, and has won three straight home games. The Rockets leading scorer remains out, and Houston has lost four of it's last six on the road. Both these teams can light up the scoreboard, and tonight's game should be a fast paced, high scoring affair. These two teams have gone over in seven straight, and nine of the last 10 meetings. The Rockets have failed to cover in five of their last seven on the road, and eight of their last 11 overall. Phoenix is a solid 5-2-1 in it's last eight home games, and is coming off an impressive home win over Oklahoma City. Booker, Bender and Warren all scored over 20 points in the victory. I think the Rockets should be content to run and gun with Phoenix, and without Harden they might find it difficult to pull away. Take PHX. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-12-18 | Rockets v. Suns OVER 226.5 | 112-95 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 12 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on HOU@PHX to go OVER the total.
The Suns leading scorer Devin Booker is back, and since his return Phoenix has a winning record, and has won three straight home games. The Rockets leading scorer remains out, and Houston has lost four of it's last six on the road. Both these teams can light up the scoreboard, and tonight's game should be a fast paced, high scoring affair. These two teams have gone over in seven straight, and nine of the last 10 meetings. The Rockets have failed to cover in five of their last seven on the road, and eight of their last 11 overall. Phoenix is a solid 5-2-1 in it's last eight home games, and is coming off an impressive home win over Oklahoma City. Booker, Bender and Warren all scored over 20 points in the victory. I think the Rockets should be content to run and gun with Phoenix, and without Harden they might find it difficult to pull away. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-12-18 | Jazz v. Hornets OVER 206.5 | 88-99 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 36 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on UTAH@CHA to go OVER the total. |
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01-11-18 | Celtics -130 v. 76ers | Top | 114-103 | Win | 100 | 17 h 53 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Boston Celtics. The Celtics bring a six game winning streak into today's NBA International game versus the Sixers in London. Philly has won four straight, but the Sixers have been inconsistent all year. They had lost 10 of 12 prior to this recent win streak. The Celtics have owned this series in recent seasons, winning nine of the last 10 meetings. These teams have played twice this season, and Boston has won both meetings by double-digits, including a 102-92 win at Philly. Both teams will have to adjust to playing at O2 Arena, which isn't designed to host NBA games. The Celtics bring the NBA's best defense, and the old saying goes "defense travels well". Boston doesn't mind playing away from their home arena, the Celtics are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 road games. It wouldn't be too hard to imagine young stars like Simmons and Embiid getting distracted on a trip to London, and Embiid's comments seem to indicate that: "Just walking around, it was beautiful," he told NBC Sports Philadelphia. "Beautiful women ... so I had a great time. I'm just excited to be going there. Obviously want to get a win, and if I get a chance to catch a soccer game, I'm going to do that, too." Kyrie Irving on the other hand spoke more about the task at hand: "For us we just have to play with our own unique intensity on the defensive end, make it uncomfortable." Take BOS. GL,
Jesse Schule |