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05-17-17 | Cavs -4 v. Celtics | Top | 117-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs VEGAS INSIDER Top Play on Cavs - Don't think for a second that Cleveland isn't taking notice of the Warriors and their perfect 10-0 start. The Cavs also went a perfect 8-0 in the first two rounds and I'm not buying this team coming out flat. Not after watching how Golden State struggled after their long layoff in Game 1 against the Spurs. Cleveland also has a little extra motivation, as they are trying to take control of home court in the series. The Cavs won 3 of the 4 meetings in the regular season and I think the most telling of those games was the most recent one on April 5th. At that time these two were neck and neck for the No. 1 seed in the east. Cleveland didn't just go into Boston and beat the Celtics, they dominated them 114-91, easily covering at a near identical line to what we are getting here in Game 1. It's also worth noting the only game the Cavs lost in the regular season series was a 99-103 defeat at Boston, where they shot a miserable 40% from the field. All of this and we haven't got to the fact that this is a difficult spot for Boston. The Celtics just finished up a grueling 7-game series against the Wizards on Monday. The Cavs haven't played since 5/7. They had a similar layoff between the 1st and 2nd round and won Game 1 over the Raptors rather easily. Take Cleveland! |
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05-16-17 | Spurs v. Warriors -13.5 | Top | 100-136 | Win | 100 | 11 h 20 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Warriors - It's unfortunate what happened with Kawhi Leonard in Game 1, but it was clear that his absence changed everything. It's not so much his scoring that San Antonio missed, but his defense. Sure the rest of the Spurs are going to come out motivated, but this is the Western Conference Finals. Golden State is too talented and respects the game too much to take this one for granted. They haven't forgot what San Antonio did to the Rockets on the road without Leonard to close out their previous series and how this team jumped all over them to start Game 1. I expect a much different Warriors team from the tip and let's face it, this is the most talented team in the league and I just feel it's going to be too much for the Spurs without Leonard to keep this one competitive. Take Golden State! |
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05-15-17 | Wizards v. Celtics UNDER 211 | Top | 105-115 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
5* Wizards/Celtics Game 7 Top Play on UNDER The OVER had gone 4-1 in the series before a grueling 92-91 win by the Wizards in Game 6. It wasn't just one quarter where both teams were off. The highest combined point total of any quarter was 52. That's a 110 pace if they would have reached that mark in every quarter. This is just how the playoffs work. The deeper you get into a series the more intense it gets. That combined with the familiarity with each other usually results in much lower scoring games than what we might have seen earlier in the series. This is really magnified in Game 7, where it's win or go home. Not only are teams giving 100% on defense every single play, but the pressure of the game often leads to some poorer shooting percentages. For most of the players on both of these teams, this will be the biggest game of their career. I would side with Boston given the advantage the home team has in Game 7 historically, but feel the best value is with the total. Take the UNDER! |
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05-14-17 | Spurs +9.5 v. Warriors | Top | 111-113 | Win | 100 | 5 h 14 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs NO LIMIT Top Play on Spurs + As good as the Warriors have looked in the first two rounds, I think they are going to have a much more difficult time getting past the Spurs. San Antonio just eliminated the Rockets on the road without their best player and did so in blowout fashion. That's a direct credit to Popovich and the system the Spurs have in place. Not that the Spurs are talented, but they aren't on the same level as these Warriors. However, coaching and execution on both sides of the ball will give them a shot. More than anything their defense and ability to keep the Warriors from just unloading 3-pointers. I'm not saying the Spurs win Game 1 on the road, but I do think it's a close game and they cover the near double-digit spread. Take San Antonio! |
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05-12-17 | Celtics v. Wizards -5 | Top | 91-92 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs VEGAS INSIDER Top Play on Wizards - As stated in previous writeups for this series, there's such a big home court edge. Both teams rely a lot on their role players and those guys just play better at home. A big part of that is also because both of these teams also take a lot of jump shots and shooting percentages are almost always going to be better at home than on the road. Boston shot 51.1% in both Game 1 and Game 2, then shot 35.1% and 44.3% in games 3 & 4 in Washington, only to return to form an hit 52.9% at home in Game 5. Washington had one of it's worst shooting performances of the season in Game 5, hitting just 38.5% of their shots. Yet they still managed to score 101 points. Prior to that they had scored 111 or more in each of the previous 4. I look for their offense to return to form at home and the Celtics to struggle. Take Washington! |
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05-11-17 | Spurs v. Rockets UNDER 214 | Top | 114-75 | Win | 100 | 9 h 17 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs NO LIMIT Top Play on Spurs/Rockets UNDER These two teams combined for 217 points, just eclipsing the total of 216, but needed OT to get there, as the two combined for only 202 at the end of regulation. The Rockets only played 7 players in that game and all 7 logged at least 26 minutes and 6 of the 7 played 34 or more with 4 players eclipsing 40 minutes. Houston clearly ran out of gas in that game. Playing at home will help those tired legs, but I just don't see the Rockets playing at the ridiculous tempo here and for this one to finish well below the numbers the books have posted. I believe we will see a similar style of game to Game 3, where the two combined for 195 points. Take the UNDER! |
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05-10-17 | Wizards v. Celtics -4.5 | Top | 101-123 | Win | 100 | 8 h 29 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs VEGAS INSIDER Top Play on Celtics - I look for the Celtics to take back control of the series tonight. Washington won the last two, but both of those came at home. They lost each of the first two in Boston and I think with the shift back to Boston the Celtics will be the sharper team. Both of these teams rely a lot on role players and those guys just perform better at home. It wouldn't surprise me at all if the Celtics won this series 4-3 with the road team losing all 7. With that said, I also expect a big game here from Boston's Isaiah Thomas, who totaled just 32 points in the two games in Washington after scoring 86 in the first two in Boston. I also like that the media is hyping up how much the Wizards starters are outplaying the Celtics. Adds even more of edge here for them. Take Boston! |
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05-09-17 | Rockets v. Spurs -5 | Top | 107-110 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 30 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs NO LIMIT Top Play on Spurs - Each of the first 4 games in this series have been decided by 10 or more points and I wouldn't be surprised if that trend continued here with San Antonio taking Game 5 at home in convincing fashion. After getting embarrassed in Game 1 on their home floor, the Spurs responded by taking games 2 and 3 by locking down defensively. They got away from that in Game 4, plus the Rockets were the much more desperate team, trying to avoid falling behind 3-1 in the series. I look for Popovich and the Spurs to make the proper defensive adjustments from Game 4 and win here by more than the number. It's also worth throwing out there that the Spurs are 81-28 (74%) in home playoff games since they moved to the AT&T Center back in 2002. Take San Antonio! |
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05-07-17 | Spurs v. Rockets -5.5 | Top | 104-125 | Win | 100 | 11 h 42 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs VEGAS INSIDER Top Play on Rockets - It's amazing how much this series has shifted since the Rockets blowout win on the road in Game 1. As good as the Spurs have looked in the last two games, my money is on Houston to regain some of that form from the opener and tie this series up at 2-2. San Antonio has done a tremendous job holding the Rockets offense in check the last two games, but I don't see it happening three times in a row, especially on the road. A big part of Houston's struggles in Game 3, was they simply didn't make shots, as they were a mere 36.4% from the field. I also like that the Rockets are now the more desperate team in the series, as I think they got a bit to comfortable with how easy it was in Game 1. Take Houston! |
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05-06-17 | Warriors v. Jazz +6 | Top | 102-91 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 42 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Jazz + I like the value here with the Jazz as a pretty decent sized home dog against the Warriors. Utah has shown some flashes against Golden State in this series and should get a big lift from this series shifting to their home floor. This is the ultimate letdown spot for the Warriors, who have yet to lose in the playoffs, still without their head coach and playing on the road in one of the more difficult places for opposing teams to play. I think there's a decent chance the Jazz wins this game outright, but I'll take the points for some extra insurance. Take Utah! |
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05-05-17 | Spurs v. Rockets -5 | Top | 103-92 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 25 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs VEGAS INSIDER Top Play on Rockets - This has been an interesting series to start. Houston did whatever they wanted in a blowout win in Game 1 on the road, only to turn around and get beat badly on the road in Game 2. I still like what I saw from the Rockets in the opener to back them at this price in Game 3 at home. Houston simply didn't shoot the ball well in Game 2 and failed to match the intensity of the Spurs. I expect a much more focused Rockets team tonight and those outside shots tend to fall at a higher rate at home. I'm confident the Spurs aren't going to hold them under 100 points for a second straight game. Another huge factor here is the loss of Tony Parker for San Antonio. While he's a far cry from his prime, it's never easy replacing minutes lost at the point guard position. Take Houston! |
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05-04-17 | Celtics v. Wizards -5.5 | Top | 89-116 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
5* Celtics/Wizards NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Wizards - I really like the Wizards to not only beat Boston in Game 3 at home, but I think they put away the Celtics in convincing fashion. Washington let two golden opportunities to steal one in Boston get away, as they had control of both of those games early and just couldn't finish off the Celtics in the 4th quarter. That was on the road, where the Wizards aren't the same team as they are at home. I look for Washington to once again get up early and this time finish the job. Keep in mind that all the motivation is with the Wizards down 0-2. As for Boston, this is a huge let down spot for them. They have won 6 straight overall and just stole two in a row at home. Keep in mind the Wizards were a perfect 3-0 at home against the Hawks in round 1. Take Washington! |
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05-03-17 | Raptors +8 v. Cavs | Top | 103-125 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs NO LIMIT Top Play on Raptors + Toronto came up short in Game 1, but that proved to be a great spot for the Cavs off the long lay off. The Raptors lackluster defense and poor shooting night didn't help matters. Toronto is primed for a much better effort in Game 2 and I look for the Raptors to make the proper adjustments here to play a more competitive game from start to finish. It wouldn't surprise me at all if the Raptors won this game or at least had a chance to take control late in the 4th quarter. DeRozan and Lowry only combined for 39 points and the Raptors lost by 11. I think those two are closer to 50 tonight. Take Toronto! |
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05-02-17 | Jazz v. Warriors -13 | Top | 94-106 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 56 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Warriors - I got no problem laying the big number with Golden State in this one. I don't think the Jazz are going to make this much of a series. The Warriors are simply too talented. The Warriors have had over a week to rest up, practice and get back some of that chemistry with Durant. As good as Utah is defensively, I just don't think they are going to be able to much to slow down Golden State in this one. Keep in mind we are talking about a Jazz team that just laid it all on the line Sunday in LA to close out the Clippers on the road in Game 7. Getting only 1 day to rest and get focused on the Warriors isn't enough time. I think this gets ugly in a hurry. Take Golden State! |
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05-01-17 | Raptors +7 v. Cavs | Top | 105-116 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
5* Raptors/Cavs Vegas Insider Top Play on Raptors + I know Cleveland has had over a week off since they swept the Pacers, but I think that rest actually hurts them. While the Cavs swept Indiana, they were far from dominant in the series. In fact, Cleveland's largest win in the series was 6-points. Keep in mind that this is a team that really struggled down the stretch. I still think there's major concerns with their defense, which allowed the Pacers to score 100+ in all 4 games. Toronto didn't look great early on against a talented young Bucks team, but they closed out Milwaukee with 3 straight wins and I think they matchup really well with Cleveland. While the Cavs went 3-1 in the regular season and rested their stars in the only loss, all 3 of Cleveland's wins came by 4-poitns or less. I wouldn't be shocked if the Raptors won this game outright. Take Toronto! |
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04-30-17 | Jazz v. Clippers -3.5 | Top | 104-91 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 36 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs NO LIMIT Top Play on Clippers - It's been well documented that the home team has the advantage in Game 7 and going back to the 2002-03 season, the home team has gone 28-16 (64%) against the spread when the series reaches the winner take all stage. I know the Clippers are without one of their stars in Blake Griffin, but as long as they have a healthy Chris Paul they are going to be a top level team. LA avoided elimination on the road in Game 6 and did so by shooting an impressive 49% from the field. Everyone loves to talk about Utah's defense, but the Clippers have held the Jazz to 42% or worse from the field in each of the last two games. Take Los Angeles! |
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04-28-17 | Wizards v. Hawks -2.5 | Top | 115-99 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Game of the Month on Hawks - The home team has won all 5 games in this series and I don't see that trend coming to an end tonight. Atlanta won both Game 3 and Game 4 by double-digits at home and could have easily won all 3 games in Washington. I just think the Wizards are getting way to much respect here with the Hawks basically at a pick'em with the line less than 3 points. Atlanta did cover in a loss in Game 5 and that's worth noting, as Washington is a mere 4-12 ATS in their last 16 road games after failing to cover the number in their last game. Hawks are 5-0 ATS last 5 home games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 off a SU win. Take Atlanta! |
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04-27-17 | Raptors v. Bucks -1.5 | Top | 92-89 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 10 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs NO LIMIT Top Play on Bucks - I like the value here with Milwaukee as a short home favorite against the Raptors. The Bucks are facing elimination here and while they struggled to keep in close in Game 5 at Toronto, Milwaukee has proven they can hold their own against these Raptors and I look for them to not only win here but to do so in blowout fashion. Toronto simply shot lights out in Game 5, as they finished the game 57.7% from the field. I look for those shooting numbers to go way down on the road against a good Bucks defense that is going to feed off the energy of the home fans. Bucks are 24-11 ATS in their last 35 home games after losing 2 of their last 3 and a perfect 8-0 ATS in their last 8 home games after 2 straight losses by 10 or more points. Take Milwaukee! |
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04-26-17 | Bulls +7.5 v. Celtics | Top | 97-108 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 27 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Bulls + I know Chicago just dropped both games at home without Rondo, but I still think the value is with the Bulls in Game 5. While Rondo won't return, I think Chicago found something that worked without him in game 4 with Isaiah Canaan and letting Butler take over more responsibility at the point. The Bulls also shot the ball poorly from long distance in both games at home and I look for them to connect on a few more with an offense that works. I also think Boston relies too much on Thomas to carry the load and I believe he's got to play exceptional for the Celtics to win here in a blowout. Bulls are 11-3 ATS this season as a road dog of 6.5 to 12 points, while Boston is a mere 5-14 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. Take Chicago! |
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04-25-17 | Jazz v. Clippers -3 | Top | 96-92 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 20 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs Vegas Insider Top Play on Clippers - I really like the value here with Los Angeles as a short home favorite. Note that I cashed in on the Jazz in Game 4. Even without Blake Griffin, I still think Los Angeles has enough talent to win at home over a team like Utah. As long as the Clippers have a healthy Chris Paul, they will be a difficult out. Utah just isn't the same team on the road and let's also not forget Gordon Hayward is likely playing here at less than 100%. He's the one guy Utah needs to play well to win on the road. Los Angeles is 34-19 ATS in their last 53 when revenging a loss where they allowed 100 or more points and the Jazz are 3-11 ATS this season when listed as a road dog of 6 points or less. Take Los Angeles! |
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04-24-17 | Wizards v. Hawks -2 | Top | 101-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 50 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Hawks - I really like the value here with Atlanta at basically a pick'em at home. This is one of those series where I wouldn't be surprised if it went the distance with the home team winning every game. Washington just isn't the same team on the road as they are at home and Atlanta isn't getting near enough respect here. The Hawks won Game 3 116-98 and dominated from the start with a 38-20 first quarter. Let's not forget Atlanta played extremely well in both losses in Washington and could have easily won both of those games. I also like the adjustments the Hawks have put in play as the series has progressed. Wizards are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 off a loss and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 after they failed to cover. Take Atlanta! |
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04-23-17 | Clippers v. Jazz -2 | Top | 98-105 | Win | 100 | 23 h 32 m | Show |
5* NBA Western Conference Play of the Month on Jazz - I really like the value here with Utah at basically a pick'em at home with what feels like their season on the line. The Jazz have lost the last two after stealing Game 1 on the road. They shouldn't have lost Game 3 at home, as they led by 13 after the 1st quarter and still had the lead going into the 4th. As most of you know, that win came at a cost for the Clippers. Blake Griffin suffered what they originally thought to be a minor injury, but he's out for the playoffs. It's not so much that I don't think the Clippers feel they can't win this series without Griffin, but the undeniable feeling that they have to have when it comes to their chances of getting past the Warriors in the next round. With the win in Game 3 LA got back home court advantage and that only adds to this being such a big letdown spot for the Clippers and such a massive game for the Jazz. Take Utah! |
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04-22-17 | Raptors v. Bucks UNDER 195.5 | Top | 87-76 | Win | 100 | 16 h 41 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Raptors/Bucks UNDER I was all over the UNDER in Game 3 (1st Rd Total of the Month) and I'm sticking with it for Game 4. I expected a much slower paced game when the series shifted to Milwaukee in Game 3 and see no reason to think Game 4 is all the sudden going to be a shootout. The Bucks have shown they matchup well with the Raptors, who just can't get comfortable with the size of Milwaukee. On the flip side of this, Toronto's back is against the wall, as they certainly don't want to fall behind 3-1 in the series. Look for an all out effort here from the Raptors on the defensive side of the ball. At the same time, we can expect some regression from Milwaukee's offense, which shot a ridiculous 53% from the field and 52% behind the 3-point line. As for the Bucks, I don't see them not bringing it as well, as they know all their hard work is for nothing if they let Toronto win here and take back the home court advantage. Take the UNDER! |
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04-21-17 | Celtics +1.5 v. Bulls | Top | 104-87 | Win | 100 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs NO LIMIT Top Play on Celtics I was leaning towards taking Boston prior to the news that Rondo was going to be out for the Bulls, but that only strengthens this selection. Rondo might not be considered an elite player anymore, but he was playing like one in this series and is someone who is known for taking his game to another level in the postseason. Not having him on the floor is going to make it difficult for Chicago to get into a flow offensively. It will be a lot more of Butler and Wade playing 1-on-1. At the same time, we are going to get everything the Celtics have to offer, as they know they can't afford to go down 3-0, especially with Chicago missing such a key player. Boston just wasn't themselves in the first two games and a lot of that was the unfortunate timing passing of Thomas' sister. I expect a much more focused Celtics team to take the floor and for them to win this one comfortably. Take Boston! |
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04-20-17 | Raptors v. Bucks UNDER 196.5 | Top | 77-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs (1st Rd) TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Raptors/Bucks UNDER I really like the value here with the UNDER in Game 3 between the Raptors and Bucks. These two combined for just 180 points in Milwaukee's 97-83 win. They would go for 206 in Toronto's 106-100 victory in Game 2. With the series shifting to Milwaukee and the Bucks clearly better off with a slower pace, I look for them to dictate the tempo. This is also a huge game in the series, as both teams will be desperate for that 2-1 series lead. UNDER is 6-1 in the Raptors last 7 road games against a team with a winning home record and 16-5 in their last 21 road games overall. UNDER is 16-4 in the Bucks last 20 when facing an opponent that scored 100+ in their last game, 5-1-1 in their last 7 overall and 4-0 in their last 4 after a loss. Take the UNDER! |
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04-19-17 | Thunder +8 v. Rockets | Top | 111-115 | Win | 100 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Thunder + I really like the value here with OKC as a big dog in Game 2 of this series. The Thunder lost Game 1 by a final of 87-118, despite only trailing by 5-points at the half. Just about everything that could go wrong in the 2nd half did. Not to mention Westbrook had an off night. I look for Westbrook to bounce back in a big way and for the Thunder as a team to make the proper adjustments to not only allow them to keep this game close, but potentially win outright. Take Oklahoma City! |
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04-18-17 | Bulls v. Celtics -7 | Top | 111-97 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Celtics - I have all the confidence in the Celtics evening up the series at 1-1 on their home floor and doing so in convincing fashion. I was all over the Bulls in Game 1, as I just thought it was a tough spot for Boston and their star Isaiah Thomas. I also don't think the Celtics gave Chicago the respect they deserved. I expect to see a completely different Boston team, as they simply can't afford to go down 2-0 with the series shifting to Chicago for Game 3. Thomas actually played better than I expected given the circumstances in Game 1, but the rest of the Celtics didn't show up. On the flip side, the Bulls got a career game out of Bobby Portis, who scored 19 points off the bench on 8 of 10 shooting. I look for the Celtics bench to be the deciding factor here as this one could get ugly in a hurry if the Bulls struggle to find their outside shot. Take Boston! |
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04-17-17 | Pacers +8 v. Cavs | Top | 111-117 | Win | 100 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs (1st Rd) GAME OF THE MONTH on Pacers + I was on the Pacers in their near win in Game 1 and will gladly back them at basically the same price in Game 2. I think Cleveland is good enough to win the east, but I don't think they are going to just flip a switch and dominate like a lot of people are expecting. Indiana believes they can win this series after their near victory in the opener and I believe will be the more desperate team here. Keep in mind that James was sensational in Game 1, scoring 32 points with 13 assists and 6 rebounds, yet they almost lost. As I've said multiple times now, the addition of Lance Stephenson was huge for the Pacers. They have been a different team since he joined the roster. I'll take the points to play it safe, but I wouldn't be shocked to see this series at 1-1. Take Indiana! |
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04-16-17 | Thunder +7 v. Rockets | Top | 87-118 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 5 m | Show |
5* Thunder/Rockets NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Thunder + This is the series everyone is talking about, as we have the two MVP front-runners facing off with Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Houston has the better overall record, but I think they are getting way too much respect here. OKC isn't good enough to win it all, but this is definitely a series they could pull off. As we saw last year, the physical play of the postseason fits a lot of the Thunder's players and these two teams played 3 games that were decided by 3-points or less. I also think we are going to see a better OKC team in the playoffs, as they no longer have to worry about Westbrook and getting triple-doubles. They can just go out and play. My big concern with Houston is their defense and that they rely so much on the outside shot. Not saying you can't win being a jump shooting team, you just don't get near as many good looks in the playoffs. Take Oklahoma City! |
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04-15-17 | Jazz v. Clippers -5.5 | Top | 97-95 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 22 m | Show |
5* NBA Playoffs Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Clippers - A lot of people forget how good the Clippers were playing early in the year before they had to deal with some big time injuries to their star players. Los Angeles got healthy when it matters the most and started to look more and more like that team we saw in October and November down the stretch. Note they won their final 7 games to overtake the Jazz for the No. 4 spot. As much as I love this Utah team, I think the playoffs could prove to be a problem for them. More than anything, I see this as one of those series where the home team has the big edge and I also think the Clippers are the more talented team. Take Los Angeles! |
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04-12-17 | Raptors -3.5 v. Cavs | Top | 98-83 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Raptors - Cleveland has made it pretty clear that they have no interest in playing out the regular season with their starters, even though the No. 1 seed is technically still in play. The Cavs will not have the services of LeBron James and expect some of other stars to sit out or have their minutes greatly restricted. Toronto doesn't have anything to play for, but they at least have the majority of their starts in play. Raptors have been a money maker against the top level teams like Cleveland, as they are 9-1 ATS this season when facing a team that's won between 60%-70% of their games. Take Toronto! |
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04-09-17 | Thunder v. Nuggets -4.5 | Top | 106-105 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 45 m | Show |
5* NBA Northwest Game of the Month on Nuggets - I really like the value here with Denver at home against the Thunder. While Oklahoma City is locked into the No.6 seed and just playing for Westbrook to get one more triple-double, this is basically a playoff game for the Nuggets. Denver is currently 1.5-games back of the Blazers for the 8th and final spot and need to win this game to stay alive. It's also worth noting that Denver is not an easy place to play with tired legs and the Thunder figure to be a bit fatigued playing their 3rd straight away from home. Last time out OKC allowed the Suns to shoot 51.8% in a 21-point loss and the Nuggets come in having shot 50% or better from the field in 4 of their last 5 games. Take Denver! |
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04-07-17 | Hawks +12 v. Cavs | Top | 114-100 | Win | 100 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Hawks + I think we are getting some great value here with Atlanta as a double-digit dog against the Cavaliers. I believe we are seeing an inflated line here with Cleveland having covered 3 of their last 4 and fresh off a dominant showing a 114-91 win at Boston on Wednesday. The Cavs played it off as if it was another game, but they clearly got up for that contest. I'm expecting a bit of a letdown here, as they are sitting pretty good with the No. 1 seed. The Hawks are playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set, but don't have the luxury of taking a night off right now. While Atlanta is currently 5th in the east standings, they are just 2-games ahead of 9th place Miami with 4 to play. It's also worth noting that the Hawks have played Cleveland well this season. They are 1-1 with a win at Cleveland and their loss coming by just 5-points at home. Take Atlanta! |
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04-06-17 | Bucks v. Pacers -4 | Top | 89-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
5* NBA Central Division Game of the Month on Pacers - The addition of Lance Stephenson might not seem like much for the Pacers, but I think it's just what they needed to secure one of the final spots in the east playoff race. Stephenson gives this team a physical edge and constant energy that they were lacking. Indiana comes in off a comfortable 108-90 home win over the Raptors and I look for a similar outcome here against the Bucks. Milwaukee just lost 79-110 at OKC and are now just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games. I believe a big part of their struggles is the absence of rookie point guard Malcolm Brogdon. The other big thing here is that the Pacers play like an elite team at home, where they are 27-12 on the season. Pacers are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 home games with a total of 200 to 209.5 and 25-13 in their last 38 home games when revenging a road loss. Take Indiana! |
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04-05-17 | Nuggets +9 v. Rockets | Top | 104-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Nuggets + I really like the value here with Denver as a near double-digit dog against the Rockets. The Nuggets can move into a tie with the Blazers for the 8th and final playoff spot in the west and they have to believe they can overtake Portland after they lost a big piece in Jusuf Nurkic. Houston is simply coasting into the postseason, as they are locked into the No. 3 seed in the west. While I expect the starters to play for the Rockets, there's just nothing to get motivated for in this one and I think there's going to be a minutes restriction on all the key rotation players. Take Denver! |
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04-04-17 | Magic +9 v. Cavs | Top | 102-122 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
5* NBA Eastern Conference Vegas Insider Top Play on Magic + I like the value here with Orlando as a near double-digit dog against the Cavaliers. Cleveland comes in off a thrilling 135-130 double-overtime win at home against the Pacers on Sunday. LeBron played 52 minutes and the other 4 starters all had 37 or more with 3 eclipsing 40 minutes. I believe this game against the Magic becomes a massive letdown spot for the Cavs with a massive road game on deck tomorrow night in Boston. I'm not saying the Magic win this game, but I don't see the kind of effort here from Cleveland to make this a blowout. It's also worth noting that Orlando has continued to play hard down the stretch. I would expect them to show up against the defending champs. Cavs are just 4-13 ATS in their last 17 after playing their last 2 at home and 2-11 ATS in their last 13 off a game where they won but failed to cover as a favorite. Take Orlando! |
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03-31-17 | Pacers v. Raptors -6 | Top | 100-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Raptors - I really like the value here with Toronto at home against the Pacers. The Raptors laid an egg last time out in a 106-110 home loss to the Hornets and I believe it has some people doubting them going into this game against Indiana. Prior to that loss Toronto had won 6 straight and were playing their best basketball since losing Lowry. I look for the Raptors to bounce back in a big way here, as they fight for the No. 3 spot in the east. I know the Pacers have a lot to play for as well, but they are a horrible road team and dealing with some injuries right now. Keep in mind these two teams played in Toronto recently on 3/19 and Toronto won 116-91. Indiana is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games against a team with a winning home record and Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 off a SU loss. Take Toronto! |
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03-30-17 | Rockets v. Blazers +2 | Top | 107-117 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show |
5* NBA on TNT Game of the Month on Blazers + I really like the value here with Portland as a home dog against the Rockets in a nationally televised game on TNT. Houston comes into this game off a 106-113 loss at home to the Warriors, which was a game they definitely wanted to win. With a rematch on deck at Golden State tomorrow, I just don't see Houston being all that interested in this game. Keep in mind the Rockets are all but locked into the No. 3 seed in the west. There's a chance that Houston could rest some players or limit their minutes. Portland on the other hand is in a battle for the No. 8 spot in the west, which they currently hold a 1-game lead over the Nuggets. Most importantly the Trail Blazers are playing their best basketball of the season. They have won 4 straight and 12-3 in their last 15 overall. Take Portland! |
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03-29-17 | Hawks -1 v. 76ers | Top | 99-92 | Win | 100 | 8 h 45 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Hawks - I really like the value here with the Hawks at basically a pick'em on the road against the 76ers. Atlanta snapped a 7-game losing streak with a win at home over the Suns last night and I look for them to carry over that momentum against Philadelphia. The 76ers also won last night at Brooklyn, but are playing short-handed right now and I look for them to struggle to bring the intensity needed to win here on no rest. Note that these two teams have played 3 times this season and all 3 have been blowout wins for the Hawks. Atlanta won 104-72 at Philadelphia on 10/29, 117-96 at home on 11/12 and 110-93 at home on 1/21. Hawks are 21-9 ATS in their last 30 road games after losing 2 of their last 3 games and 13-5 in their last 18 when playing on 0 days of rest. Take Atlanta! |
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03-28-17 | Wolves v. Pacers -4.5 | Top | 115-114 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
5* NBA Non-Conference Game of the Month on Pacers - I really like the value here with Indiana as a relatively short home favorite against the Timberwolves. The Pacers are simply a different team at home than they are on the road. Indiana is 26-11 at home compared to 11-25 on the road. They simply aren't getting enough respect here at home against a struggling Minnesota team that has lost 6 straight and are just 10-25 on the road this season. Part of the problem for the Timberwolves is reality is setting in that they are going to miss out on the playoffs, which is a big disappointment. Indiana is currently 7th in the east, but are just 2.5 games from 9th. The Pacers can't afford to lose here and I look for a big time effort from them in this one. Take Indiana! |
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03-27-17 | Thunder v. Mavs +2 | Top | 92-91 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Mavs + Dallas is showing some great value here as a short home dog against the Thunder. Most are going to just expect Oklahoma City to bounce back after yesterday's loss to the Rockets, but I don't think that's going to be the case. The Thunder have to be a bit gassed here after yesterday's up-tempo matchup with Houston, which saw a combined 262 points scored. Dallas is the much more rested team, as they are in the midst of a 4-game homestand and haven't played back-to-back games since playing on 3/10 and 3/11. Dallas is also a much better team at home and the Thunder are not nearly as good on the road, where they are just 14-21 this season. Mavs are 21-9 ATS in their last 30 after losing 2 of their last 3 games and 13-4 in their last 17 at home with a total of 200 to 209.5. Take Dallas! |
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03-22-17 | Pacers v. Celtics UNDER 207 | Top | 100-109 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Pacers/Celtics UNDER I really like the value here with the total in tonight's matchup between the Pacers and Celtics. Boston has really been locking teams down defensively in the 2nd half of the season and it's resulted in 17 of their last 21 going UNDER the total posted by the books. Indiana has also been playing much better on defense of late, as they have allowed 100 or less in 9 of their last 10. The Pacers have seen the UNDER going 16-7 in their last 23. These two teams also have a tendency to play lower-scoring games than the books expect, as 7 of their last 10 meetings have finished UNDER the total. Take the UNDER! |
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03-21-17 | Spurs v. Wolves UNDER 205.5 | Top | 100-93 | Win | 100 | 12 h 51 m | Show |
5* NBA Western Conference Total of the Month on Spurs/Wolves UNDER I'm expecting a much lower-scoring game than the books are anticipating when the Wolves and Spurs clash on ESPN tonight. San Antonio is one of the elite defensive teams in the league and come in allowing just 98.6 ppg. Minnesota's defense slipped during their 3-game road trip, but the T-Wolves have held the Wizards, Warriors and Clippers to 104 or less points in their last 3 home games. Keep in mind that these two teams also just recently played on 3/4 and combined for a mere 187 points. UNDER is 31-17 in the Spurs last 48 as a road favorite of 6-points or less and 13-3 in their lat 16 in the 2nd half against marginal losing teams (40% to 49%). UNDER is also 4-1 in the Wolves last 5 home games against a team that's won more than 60% of their road games. Take the UNDER! |
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03-20-17 | Nuggets +9 v. Rockets | Top | 124-125 | Win | 100 | 8 h 14 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Nuggets + These two teams just played in Denver on Saturday and the Rockets pulled out a 109-105 win as a mere 2-point favorite. Now they return to Houston to play again and this time the Rockets are laying close to double-digits. I think the value here is clearly with the Nuggets, who I believe are going to be the more motivated team. Not only is Denver out for revenge, but they are trying to hold on to the No. 8 spot in the west. Houston on the other hand doesn't have a ton of motivation here. The Rockets are pretty much locked into the No. 3 seed in the west, as they are 5.5-games back of the Spurs and 5 games ahead of Utah with just 12 games to play. Not to mention This is the Rockets 3rd game in 4 nights and will get a full 3-days off after this contest. Take Denver! |
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03-14-17 | Pacers v. Knicks +3.5 | Top | 81-87 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Knicks + New York is showing great value here as a short home favorite against the Pacers. Indiana is just 11-22 on the road and while the Knicks have been a disappointment they shouldn't be a dog here. The Pacers come in off a 102-98 home win over the Heat, which actually only adds more value to the Knicks, as Indiana is a mere 5-14 ATS in their last 19 road games after a win. Pacers are also a mere 1-5 ATS in their last 6 against a team with a losing record. New York's last game was against the Nets and the Knicks are 13-2 ATS in their last 15 home games after playing a division opponent in their previous game. Take New York! |
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03-13-17 | Bucks v. Grizzlies UNDER 199.5 | Top | 93-113 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 8 m | Show |
5* NBA Non-Conf Total of the Month on Bucks/Grizzlies UNDER I'm expecting a low-scoring defensive battle tonight between the Bucks and Grizzlies. I know Memphis has slumped on the defensive side of the ball of late, but they were better in their last home game against the Hawks. With the losing streak at 5 now, I'm expecting a max effort here from the Grizzlies and it starts with the defensive side of the ball. Milwaukee will be more than willing to grind it out with Memphis, as the Bucks have been sensational on the defensive side of the ball of late. Milwaukee has held each of their last 5 opponents under 98 points and will face a Memphis offense that managed just 90 points on 37.8% shooting in their last game. UNDER is 15-6 in the Grizzlies last 21 as a home favorite, 17-5 in their last 22 when revenging a loss of 10 or more and 7-1 in their last 8 when facing a team with a losing record. Take the UNDER! |
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03-11-17 | Wizards v. Blazers -4 | Top | 125-124 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 10 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Blazers - I really like the value here with the Blazers as a relatively short home favorite against the Wizards. This is a big time flat spot for Washington, who will be playing on no rest after an overtime win last night against the Kings. A game that saw both Wall and Beal log over 40 minutes. Note this is also the Wizards 4th game in 5 nights. I just don't see the Wizards having the energy to match the Blazers in this one. Portland has really been playing well of late. The Blazers enter having won 4 straight. Washington is just 14-30 ATS in their last 54 after 2 or more consecutive road wins and the Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 against a team that's won more than 60% of their games Take Portland! |
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03-08-17 | Hornets v. Heat -4 | Top | 101-108 | Win | 100 | 22 h 36 m | Show |
5* NBA Southeast Game of the Month on Heat - I really like the value here with the Heat as a short home favorite against division rival Charlotte. Miami continues to play like a completely different team that opened the season looking like one of the worst teams in the league. The books are slower to adjust on bad teams, which is evident by the fact that Miami is 6-2 ATS in their last 8. Most will assume they will be in line for a letdown off back-to-back wins over the Cavs, but I don't believe it. The Hornets are a team that are right on their heels in the east playoff race and Miami will be out for double-revenge having lost each of the two meetings this season. The Hornets have won 3 of their last 4, but it's more of the schedule than them turning things around. Charlotte is just 1-8 ATS this season after covering the spread in each of their last 2 games, while the Heat are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 off an upset win and 30-18 ATS in their last 48 when revenging a same season loss. Take Miami! |
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03-07-17 | Blazers v. Thunder -6 | Top | 126-121 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 44 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Thunder - I like OKC to bounce back with a statement win at home against the Blazers tonight. The Thunder enter this contest off 3 straight losses and the last was an embarrassing 89-104 defeat at Dallas on Sunday. On top of that, Oklahoma City is going to be out for revenge here from a 109-114 loss at Portland back on 3/2. Needless to say the Thunder are going to bring their "A" game in this one. As for the Blazers, they have won their last two, but both were at home and this is a team that is just 10-22 on the road. Note that OKC is a dominant 23-8 at home. Thunder are also 21-9 ATS in their last 30 home games, 12-1 ATS in their last 13 after losing 3 of their last 4 and 10-2 ATS in their last 12 revenging a same season loss. Blazers are 6-16 ATS as a road dog this season and 3-11 when listed as a road dog of 6 or less. Take Oklahoma City! |
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03-06-17 | Rockets v. Spurs UNDER 222 | Top | 110-112 | Push | 0 | 10 h 39 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Rockets/Spurs UNDER I'm taking the Spurs and Rockets to finish below the high total set here by the books. San Antonio can be a dominant defensive team when they want to and are capable of slowing down the Rockets. In fact, they have held Houston to 100 points or fewer in 9 straight meetings between the two clubs. That includes two games this year, which the two teams combined for 206 and 202 points respectively. I expect a similar outcome here. UNDER is 12-3 in the Rockets last 15 road games after scoring 105 or more points in 4 straight games, 11-4 in their last 15 against a team that's won more than 60% of their games and a perfect 5-0 in their last 5 road games against a team that's won more than 60% of their home games. UNDER is also 8-2 in the Spurs last 10 when playing on 1 day of rest, 10-1 in their last 11 off a win and 5-1 in their last 6 home games against a team that's won more than 60% of their road games. Take the UNDER! |
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03-03-17 | Spurs -6 v. Pelicans | Top | 101-98 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
5* NBA Southwest Game of the Month on Spurs - I really like the Spurs to go into New Orleans and lay a beating on the Pelicans tonight. New Orleans really struggled in their first 3 games with Cousins and it's just going to take some time for them to adjust. It was pretty evident how much they are off when Cousins sat our their last game because of a suspension and the Pelicans rolled to a 109-86 win. I do think the duo of Davis and Cousins is going to work, but it's going to take weeks before they get comfortable with each other. The Spurs aren't the team you want to face when you are trying to find your way, especially with San Antonio likely coming out with a chip on their shoulder after a poor showing at home in a 1-point win over the Pacers. The Spurs also know a thing or two about winning away from home, as they are 26-7 on the road this season, which includes a 20-12 ATS mark. Take San Antonio! |
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03-02-17 | Warriors v. Bulls +8 | Top | 87-94 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Bulls + I really like the value here with the Bulls as a pretty big dog at home against the Warriors. We know we are going to get Chicago's best effort here in a nationally televised game against the team everyone wants to beat in Golden State. As for the Warriors, they are going to have to adjust to life without Durant for the rest of the regular season and I believe it's a bigger loss than people thing, as they just don't have the depth they did a year ago. Durant was also playing at a ridiculous level. Not to mention Curry has really been struggling of late. The Bulls are just 30-30 overall, but this team has found a way to play their best against the better teams. Chicago also will be out for revenge from a 21 point loss at Golden State less than a month ago. Bulls are 21-9 ATS in their last 30 home games off a loss by 10 or more and the Warriors are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 when playing their 3rd game in 4 nights. Take Chicago! |
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03-01-17 | Cavs v. Celtics +1 | Top | 99-103 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Celtics + I really like the value here with Boston at basically a pick'em at home against the Cavaliers. I think we saw just how important this game is to the Celtics with their lackluster performance in Monday's 98-114 home loss to the Hawks. Boston was clearly looking ahead to this matchup and I expect the Celtics and their fans to treat this like a playoff game. Cleveland won't lie down, but I just think they are going to struggle to match the intensity of Boston and let's not forget they are still missing a key piece to the puzzle in Kevin Love. Cavs are a mere 7-20 ATS in their last 27 road games after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 games. Cleveland is also a miserable 0-8 ATS this season when playing a road game after playing their previous 2 games at home. Take Boston! |
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02-27-17 | Wolves v. Kings +5 | Top | 102-88 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 47 m | Show |
5* NBA Western Conference Game of the Month on Kings + Most just assume the Kings were throwing in the towel after they traded away Cousins, but what they forget is that for as good as Cousins was, he had almost the same negative effect on the team with his attitude, which is why Sacramento continued to be one of the worst teams in the league. I think the Kings are going to surprise some people down the stretch and let's not forget they won their first game at home without Cousins 116-100 over the Nuggets as a 6.5-point dog. The Timberwolves are in a horrible spot here, as they get read to play their 3rd game in 4 nights after an extremely up-tempo game at Houston that saw 272 combined points in a 130-142 defeat. I just don't see Minnesota being locked in for this one and that makes the Kings great value here as a decently priced home dog vs a T-Wolves squad that is 8-18 on the road this season. Minnesota is 14-40 ATS in their last 56 after scoring 120 or more points in their previous game and 13-26 ATS in their last 39 off a road loss by 10 or more. Kings are 4-1 ATS last 5 at home and 4-1-1 ATS last 6 off a double-digit loss at home. Take Sacramento! |
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02-24-17 | Grizzlies v. Pacers +1 | Top | 92-102 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
5* NBA Non Conference Game of the Month on Pacers + I really like the value here with Indiana at basically a pick'em at home against the Grizzlies. The Pacers limped into the All-Star break with a 6-game losing streak and then had their best player rumored in multiple trades prior to yesterday's trade deadline. Some might view this as a negative, but I believe it's going to unite this team and have them playing inspired the rest of the way. The biggest thing here is the Pacers just aren't getting enough respect for playing at home, where they are 20-10 SU on the season. Memphis does come in with a 16-13 road record, but they are just 11-22 ATS in their last 33 road games against a team with a wining record and a mere 3-16 ATS in road games against a marginal winning team like the Pacers with a win percentage between 51% to 60%. Take Indiana! |
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02-23-17 | Blazers v. Magic OVER 216 | Top | 112-103 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 58 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Blazers/Magic OVER I really like the value we are getting here on the total in tonight's matchup between the Blazers and Magic. I have this one easily eclipsing the 220 mark and potentially getting to 230. I just don't see either of these teams being all that motivated to play defense coming out of the break, especially given how disappointing a season it's been for both of these teams. On top of that, defense has been a major problem for both teams, as each ranks in the bottom 8 in defensive efficiency. Not to mention both teams have had some big moving pieces in trades. OVER is 11-2 in the Magic's last 13 home games against a team from the Northwest division and 11-3 in the Blazers last 14 road games after going under the total in their previous game. Take the OVER! |
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02-14-17 | Raptors v. Bulls OVER 205 | Top | 94-105 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Raptors/Bulls OVER There's a lot of moving parts going on around this game, as the Raptors just made a trade for Serge Ibaka and the Bulls are expected to be without starters Wade and Butler, as well as reserves Mirotic and Zipser. All of this has this game feeling a bit like an exhibition game and I just don't see either team playing much defense in this one. Chicago certainly hasn't been playing any of late. The Bulls have allowed 100 or more points in 9 straight games and given up 115 or more in each of their last 3. Given what Chicago has to work with and the Raptors ability to light it up offensively (109.1 ppg), I think Toronto is going to continue that streak. Not having Butler and Wade might seem like a huge loss for Chicago's offense, but it allows them to play at a little faster pace and gets some more 3-point shooters on the floor. You also have to take into consideration that Toronto will have a difficult time taking the Bulls seriously without their star players, so it's unlikely they are coming into this one looking to lock down defensively. OVER is 8-0 in the Bulls last 8 against a team with a winning record. Take the OVER! |
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02-13-17 | Magic v. Heat OVER 207.5 | Top | 116-107 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
5* NBA Southeast Game of the Month on Magic/Heat OVER I'm expecting a shootout in Miami when the Heat host the Magic tonight. Miami had their 13-game winning streak snapped in a 109-117 loss at Philadelphia on Saturday. It's exactly difficult to keep the momentum going from a long winning streak after it's snapped. On top of that, the Heat are returning home from a 4-game road trip. I just don't see the effort being their on the defensive side of the ball, especially against a bad team like the Magic. Offensively the Heat should be able to continue to their recent surge. Miami has scored 100+ points in 12 straight games and are facing a Orlando defense that has allowed 112 or more in each of their last 4 and are giving up 109 ppg on the road this season. OVER is 8-1 in the Magic's last 9 road games after losing 6 or 7 of their last 8 and 12-4 in their last 16 after giving up 60+ points at the half of their last game. Take the OVER! |
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02-10-17 | Pacers v. Wizards -5 | Top | 107-112 | Push | 0 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
5* NBA No Limit Heavy Hitter Top Play on Wizards - I like the value here with the Wizards laying a relatively short number at home against the Pacers. Washington was on an absolute roll before losing in OT to the Cavs at home. No surprise, they didn't play their best game after that crushing loss, but they still managed to win at Brooklyn. I look for Washington to return to form here against the Pacers, who are primed for a letdown after a crushing 117-132 loss at home to Cleveland, which snapped their 7-game winning streak. Indiana hasn't exactly been great on the road this season, as the Pacers are just 9-16 away from home. Washington on the other hand has been lights out at home. They had won 17 straight prior to the loss to the Cavs and are 22-7 at home on the season. Pacers are just 3-15 ATS in their last 18 road games after scoring 110 or more in their previous game, while the Wizards are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 as a home favorite of 6 or less. Take Washington! |
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02-09-17 | Celtics +1.5 v. Blazers | Top | 120-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 21 m | Show |
5* NBA Late Night Vegas Insider Top Play on Celtics + Boston laid an egg in Sacramento last night, losing 82-108 as a 8.5-point favorite against a Kings team that was minus their best player in Boogie Cousins. Those performances are going to happen over an NBA season. The key here is that elite teams like the Celtics almost always bounce back after an ugly showing like that. I expect a completely different Boston team to show up tonight, especially with this game being a nationally televised contest on TNT. This year's Blazers team still gets respect for how good they were a year ago, especially when playing at home, but the truth is they just aren't very good. Portland is only 14-11 SU at home on the season, which is the exact same record the Celtics have on the road. No rest for the Celtics has been no problem, as they are 42-17-1 ATS in their last 60 when playing on 0 days rest. They are also 9-3-2 ATS last 14 road games against a team with a winning home record. Take Boston! |
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02-06-17 | Cavs v. Wizards UNDER 220 | Top | 140-135 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
5* NBA Eastern Conference Total of the Month on Cavs/Wizards UNDER I really like the value here with the total and this one going under the mark set by the books. This is a big time game. Cleveland is the team to beat in the Eastern Conference and the Wizards are playing as well as anyone right now. Washington is 14-2 over their last 16 and have won 17 straight at home. The Cavs are well aware of this and I expect them to try a send a massage to the Wizards, especially with this being a nationally televised prime time game on TNT. The defensive numbers for Cleveland aren't great, but this is a team that can get after it on that side of the ball when they want to. They also have been playing much better on that side of the ball of late, allowing just 99.0 ppg over their last 4. Washington's defense has also been solid of late, giving up just 96.0 ppg over their last 5. UNDER is 14-4 in Cleveland's last 18 as a road dog. Take the UNDER! |
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02-03-17 | Mavs v. Blazers OVER 206 | Top | 108-104 | Win | 100 | 12 h 52 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Total Top Play on Mavs/Blazers OVER I believe the books have set the bar way too low for tonight's total between the Blazers and Mavericks. A big reason for the small total is the fact that the Mavericks are one of the worst offensive teams statistically at just 97.4 ppg. However, those numbers don't reflect how Dallas is playing right now. The Mavs are averaging 104.6 ppg over their last 5 and fresh off a 113-pt outburst against the 76ers. Portland is a dynamic offensive team that comes in averaging 107.8 ppg on the season and is even better than that right now, putting up 114.0 ppg over their last 5. Defense has been the problem for the Blazers, as they are allowing 110.0 ppg. I see both teams easily eclipsing the 100-point mark and see this one finishing around the 215-210 range. Take the OVER! |
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02-02-17 | Hawks v. Rockets -9.5 | Top | 113-108 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 40 m | Show |
5* NBA Prime Time (TNT) Game of the Week on Rockets - I know this look like a big number to lay on Houston, but I think the Rockets are poised to blowout the Hawks at home. Atlanta hasn't been playing well of late. They are just 2-3 in their last 5 and could easily be on 5-game skid, as they stole a 119-114 win at Chicago (trailed by double-digits with like 3 mins to go) and escaped with a 4-OT win at home over a struggling Knicks team 142-139. Atlanta also comes in on no rest after a 93-116 loss at Miami last night and I just don't think this team has the legs or confidence to keep pace with the Rockets. Houston will be out to make a statement here. One because they want to send a message to Dwight Howard and the other to get revenge from an ugly 97-112 loss at Atlanta in November. Rockets are 15-6 when revenging a loss to an opponent this season and 16-6 ATS after playing their previous game at home. Take Houston! |
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02-01-17 | Raptors v. Celtics -6.5 | Top | 104-109 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Celtics - I really like the value here with Boston at home against the Raptors. This is a key game for these two division rivals and right now just 1/2-game separates them. The key here is this is a really bad spot for the Raptors. Toronto is playing on no rest after a grueling 108-106 overtime game last night against the Pelicans, which saw Kyle Lowry log 45 minutes and all 5 starters with 30+. On top of that, they are short-handed right now with DeMar DeRozan sidelined. Boston isn't going to care who the Raptors are paying, as they will be out for revenge. Toronto has already beat the Celtics twice this season, including a 101-94 win at Boston. I don't see that happening here, as the Celtics are playing very well right now, as they have won 4 straight and will be the much fresher team after a day off and no travel. Celtics are 31-16 ATS in their last 47 after a game where they made 12 or more 3-pointers and 14-4 ATS in their last 18 home games after a win by 6 or less. Take Boston! |
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01-30-17 | Nets +9 v. Heat | Top | 96-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Nets + I really like the value here with the Nets as a near double-digit dog against the Heat. I know Miami has won 7 straight, which includes a 109-106 win at Brooklyn, where they covered as a 2.5-point favorite. The thing is, the Nets blew an 18-point lead in that game. I'm just not buying the Heat being a team that deserves to be laying this many points against any team. Add in that last meeting against Brooklyn was just last week, revenge is going to be fresh in the minds of the Nets. Too much value to pass up on the Nets in this one. Take Brooklyn! |
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01-27-17 | Hornets v. Knicks | Top | 107-110 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
5* NBA Situational Vegas Insider Top Play on Hornets - I look for the Hornets to take care of the Knicks tonight. Charlotte comes in off back-to-back losses. The last one was a hard fought defeat at home to the Warriors. The other was against the Wizards, who are playing as well as anyone right now. I believe it has the Hornets in a prime bounce back spot against a Knicks team that has lost its way. New York has gone 4-14 over their last 18 games and the trade rumors with Melo aren't going to help turn this around. That's more of a sign that the team is throwing in the towel on this season. New York is just 13-26 ATS in their last 39 as a home underdog of 6 or less and the road team has gone 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in the series. Take Charlotte! |
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01-25-17 | 76ers v. Bucks -11 | Top | 114-109 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Bucks - The 76ers added to their incredible run of late with a 121-110 win at home over the Clippers last night, spoiling the return of Blake Griffin. That's now 9 wins in 12 games for Philadelphia. While I think this will continue to be a good team to back going forward, this spot is not one of them. The 76ers are playing on no rest, plus it will be their 4th game in the last 6 days overall. They won't have Joel Embiid for this contest and Jahlil Okafor is questionable. It reminds me a lot of their last road game, where they got crushed by 17 at Atlanta. Milwaukee isn't going to take the 76ers lightly, as they come into this game 1-5 over their last 6. Though they did get a big win last time out in a 127-114 win at home over the Rockets. That's the kind of win you can build on. Another reason the Bucks won't overlook Philadelphia, is they just lost at home to the 76ers 104-113 back on 1/16. Keep in mind they were only a 8.5-favorite that time, so the books see this as a much bigger mismatch. 76ers are just 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games after a contest where both teams scored 100+ and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 when playing on 0 days rest. Take Milwaukee! |
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01-23-17 | Spurs v. Nets OVER 217 | Top | 112-86 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 3 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Spurs/Nets OVER I don't think the books have set the bar high enough for tonight's total between the Spurs and Nets. Brooklyn is a bad team, but their ability to put up points combined with their inability to play defense, makes them a great team to back on the OVER. The Nets come in averaging 106.2 ppg , while allowing 114.9 ppg. The Spurs can make great defenses look average and should have no problem scoring at will here against Brooklyn. San Antonio is averaging 108.1 ppg on the road this season and scored 130 on the Nets in the first meeting this season. OVER is 12-4 in the Spurs last 16 after 3 or more consecutive wins and 13-3 in their last 16 after shooting 50% or better from the field in each of their last 3 games. OVER is 13-4 in the Nets Last 17 non-conference games and 23-9 in their last 32 when they come in having failed to cover the spread in 5 or 6 of their last 7 games. Take the OVER! |
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01-20-17 | Raptors +1.5 v. Hornets | Top | 78-113 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Game of the Month on Raptors +1.5 I like the value here with the Raptors as a small road dog against the Hornets. Toronto is going to come out with a chip on their shoulder after ending their 4-game winning streak with a 89-94 loss at Philadelphia. Charlotte on the other hand is getting a lot of love here after a 107-85 blowout win over the Blazers at home. Beating Portland by 20+ at home isn't anything to get overly excited about with the way the Blazers have struggled on the road this season. Let's not forget this Hornets team had lost their previous 5 games. Toronto has lost consecutive games just 4 times this season. The common factor in all 4 is the second loss came when the Raptors were playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set. That's not the case here tonight and I look for Toronto to find a way to win this one. Raptors are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 after a SU loss and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games against a team that's won more than 60% of their home games. Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 off a cover and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 against a team that's won more than 60% of their games. Take Toronto! |
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01-19-17 | Wizards v. Knicks +2.5 | Top | 113-110 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
5* NBA No Limit Top Play on Knicks + I like the value here with New York as a home dog against the Wizards. New York is coming off their best game in quite some time, as they went on the road an upset the Celtics 117-106 as a 8.5-point dog last night. The thing is, this team is still getting zero respect because of how bad they have been of late (3-11 L14). Washington also come in off a win last night over Memphis and have won 3 straight overall, but all 3 wins came at home. I look for the Wizards to struggle here in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set on the road, especially when you factor in that Washington is just 4-13 away from home on the season. Wizards are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 off a close win by 3 points or less, 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games against a team with a winning home record and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when playing on 0 days rest. Knicks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their road games and 11-0 ATS in their last 11 home games after a division game last time out. Take New York! |
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01-18-17 | Pacers v. Kings -1.5 | Top | 106-100 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 11 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Kings - I like the value here with the Kings laying a short number at home against the Pacers. Sacramento is just 1-5 in their last 6, but are primed for a big effort here and will finally have some fresh legs playing just their 2nd game in the last 5 days. The big key here is the Pacers just aren't a good road team. Indiana has a winning overall record at 21-19, but are a mere 5-14 on the road and this is a long way from Indiana. Not to mention the Pacers are probably still filling the hangover effect from their trip to London last week. Pacers are a mere 1-10 ATS in their last 11 road games after a SU win, while the Kings are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 after playing a game as a home dog and 14-5 ATS in their last 19 off a SU loss. Take Sacramento! |
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01-13-17 | Hornets -5 v. 76ers | Top | 93-102 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 22 m | Show |
5* NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month on Hornets - I really like the value here with Charlotte laying what I feel is a low number on the road against the 76ers. I believe we are getting this short number due to the fact that the Hornets have lost 3 straight, while Philadelphia has gone 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games. I'm just not buying the 76ers being as good as this recent stretch and most of those wins came against bad teams. They were extremely fortunate to win their last game, which they trailed big throughout and were down 10 points with less than 3 minutes to play. We should get a big time effort here from the Hornets, who will be playing with a full 2 days of rest and eager to put their 3-game skid behind them. Keep in mind all 3 losses during the streak have come on the road, the last two against two of the top teams in the west in Houston and San Antonio. This is also the first time 5 meetings that Charlotte has been favored by less than 9.5-points in this series (won 7 of 8). Hornets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games against a team with a losing home record, while the 76ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 at home. Take Charlotte! |
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01-10-17 | Blazers v. Lakers OVER 222.5 | Top | 108-87 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 2 m | Show |
5* NBA Western Conference Total of the Month on Lakers/Blazers OVER I got no problem playing the over on this big total here with the Blazers and Lakers. All signs point to a high-scoring game in this one. We have two teams that don't play a lot of defense. In fact, each ranks in the bottom 3 in defensive efficiency. The Lakers are allowing 109.8 ppg and the Blazers are allowing 111.5 ppg (even worse 113.9 ppg on the road). Not only do we have two teams who don't play defense, but we have two offenses that like to get out and run and shoot a lot of 3-pointers. Both rank in the Top 10 in pace. Portland averages 108.2 ppg and Los Angeles is at 105.3 ppg overall and a much better 109.8 ppg at home. Each team is also trending up on offense, with the Blazers scoring 109.6 ppg over the last 5 games and the Lakers at 115.4 ppg. OVER is 12-4 in the Blazers last 16 road games with a total of 210 or more and 13-4 in their last 17 on the road after allowing 105 or more in each of their last 2 games. OVER is also 13-3 in the Lakers last 16 against a team with a losing record, 13-5 in their last 18 at home and 7-3 in their last 10 when facing a team that allowed 100+ in their previous game. Take the OVER! |
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01-06-17 | Knicks +6 v. Bucks | Top | 116-111 | Win | 100 | 10 h 35 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Knicks + I really like the value here with the Knicks catching a pretty big number on the road against the Bucks. These two teams just played Wednesday in New York and the Bucks won 105-104 on a last second shot by Antetokounmpo. Having just lost head-to-head, the game now being played in Milwaukee and the Knicks now having lost 6 straight all have this line much higher than it should be. The team that loses the first of these home-and-home series has a big motivational edge in the rematch and even more so when the line is as high as it is. It's also worth noting that previous game in New York came with the Knicks playing without Porzingis. He practiced fully yesterday and all signs point to him suiting up tonight. Even if he ends up sitting out, I still like the Knicks to cover here and think there's a good chance they can win outright. We also find a strong system in play here. Road team that have allowed 105 or more points in 3 straight games and playing a team off a win by 6 or less are 33-8 (81%) over the last 5 seasons. Take New York! |
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01-03-17 | Wolves -4.5 v. 76ers | Top | 91-93 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Timberwolves - I have no problem laying this small number on the road with the Timberwolves. Minnesota is a much better team than their 11-23 record would indicate and a big part of that has been the inability to hold on to big leads. The Timberwolves have 9 losses this season where they led by double-digits. That includes their last game, where a 12-point halftime lead turned into a 89-95 loss at home to the Blazers. I think that loss is playing into this low number here and creating great value with Minnesota in a huge bounce back spot. Philadelphia comes in off a 124-122 win at Denver, but have won back-to-back games just twice all season. I don't see it happening here, as this is a really bad matchup for the 76ers. Keep in mind the Timberwolves already annihilated Philadelphia 110-86 at home earlier this season and they were a 11.5-point favorite, which means they should be laying closer to 7.5 instead of 4.5 here. 76ers are just 5-17 ATS in their last 22 when revenging a loss of 20 or more points, 3-10 ATS in their last 13 when playing on 3 or more days of rest and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games against a team with a losing road record. Take Minnesota! |
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12-25-16 | Warriors v. Cavs UNDER 221 | Top | 108-109 | Win | 100 | 5 h 52 m | Show |
5* Warriors/Cavs Vegas Insider Top Play on UNDER Playing on Christmas Day is a big deal for these NBA players and there's not a bigger game on the schedule today that the NBA Finals rematch between the Warriors and Cavs. Both teams want to make a statement and send a message to other team that they are the team to beat this year. While it won't quite be the intensity of a Game 7, it will be close. A lot of people get taken in by what these two teams can do offensively, but both are elite defensive teams when they want to be. They just don't play with that intensity on defense every game, as they can just rely on their offense to carry them against the majority of the league. Keep in mind that these two combined for just 182 points in Game 7 last year and we are sitting here with a total north of 220. Take the UNDER! |
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12-21-16 | Bucks v. Cavs UNDER 209 | Top | 102-113 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
5* NBA Central Division Play of the Month on Bucks/Cavs UNDER We had the UNDER in last night's game which was a tough loss, as the two teams finished UNDER the total in regulation, but the game went to OT and pushed it over the mark. On the bright side, I believe has kept tonight's total higher than it should be. More time than not, these second games of a home-and-home set on back-to-back nights end up being a much lower scoring game than the first time around. The fact that these two had to play an extra 5 mines last night, only helps us here. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Cavs decided to rest some players here, as they want to be fresh for Sunday's big Christmas Day showdown against the Warriors (have to play Brooklyn Friday). Note that J.R. Smith is already listed as doubtful and Kevin Love is questionable and likely won't play. UNDER is 35-18 in Cleveland's last 53 home games after giving up 105 or more points in 2 straight games and 13-3 in their last 16 after covering the spread in 6 or 7 of their last 8 games. UNDER is also 5-1 in the Bucks last 6 when playing on 0 days of rest and 10-4 in their last 14 against division opponents. Take the UNDER! |
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12-16-16 | Bucks v. Bulls -4.5 | Top | 95-69 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 0 m | Show |
5* NBA Central Division Game of the Month on Bulls - The Bucks jumped on the Bulls early at home last night and cruised to a 108-97 win, easily covering the spread as a pick'em. I wasn't the least bit surprised to see Chicago come out flat, as they knew they were going to get Milwaukee on their home court tonight. The biggest thing with these home-and-home matchups is making sure you get at least a split. So while the Bulls are going to come out extremely motivated here, the Bucks will struggle to bring that same intensity they had last night. Another big key here is this Chicago team has shown that when they are motivated and want to play well, more times than not they deliver. Prime examples being their recent home wins over both the Cavs and Spurs. It's also worth pointing out the Bucks aren't nearly as good on the road as they are at home. Milwaukee is 9-6 at home, compared to 3-6 on the road. The Bucks are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games and 0-6 in their last 6 road games against a team with a winning home record. Milwaukee is also 0-6 ATS in their last 6 when playing on 0 days of rest. Take Chicago! |
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12-15-16 | Knicks v. Warriors OVER 224 | Top | 90-103 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 23 m | Show |
5* Knicks/Warriors TNT Vegas Insider Top Play on OVER I look for the Warriors to light up the scoreboard tonight against the Knicks. Golden State is coming off a 5-game road trip, where they only averaged 107.8 ppg. That might seem like a lot, but this is a team that's averaging 117.8 ppg on the season. They have been electric at home, scoring 123.9 ppg. The Knicks have been better than a lot of people expected, but have struggled when facing the elite teams. They simply aren't a good enough defensive team to put up a serious fight here. The key here is the Warriors up tempo offense allows for their opponents to put up a big number. Golden State is allowing 109.2 ppg at home, as opponents are averaging 90 shot attempts against them. With just 1-day off after that 5-game road trip, I just don't see the all out defensive intensity that would be needed to keep this from going over the total. It's also worth pointing out that all 5 of the Warriors game on their road trip went under the total, which only adds to the value here, as the OVER is 23-9 in their last 32 after 5 or more consecutive games going under the total. OVER is also 21-7 in the Knicks last 28 road games off a close road loss by 3 or less (lost 111-113 in OT at Phoenix on Tuesday). Take the OVER! |
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12-14-16 | Pistons -5 v. Mavs | Top | 95-85 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Pistons - I have no problem laying this small number on the road with Detroit against a bad Mavericks team. The Pistons have been playing some of their best basketball here of late, as they are 7-4 in their last 11. I look for them to be extra motivated here after an embarrassing showing at home in a 79-97 loss to the 76ers. Detroit hasn't lost back-to-back games since the middle of November and I don't expect that streak to end here. Dallas is still without three key pieces in Nowitzki, Barea, and Bogut and are going to struggle to be competitive without them in the lineup. The Mavericks are getting some love here off a 20-point blowout win at home against the Nuggets, but they haven't won back-to-back games since the beginning of November. Last time they followed up a win over the Pacers with a 22-point blowout loss to the Rockets. I wouldn't be shocked at all if Detroit laid a similar type of beating on them here. Pistons are 15-4 ATS in their last 19 off an upset loss as a favorite and have won these games by almost 8.0 ppg. Take Detroit! |
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12-13-16 | Wolves v. Bulls OVER 208.5 | Top | 99-94 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
5* NBA Non-Conference Total of the Month on OVER I look for a lot of offense in tonight's game between the Bulls and Timberwolves. Chicago comes in averaging 105.6 ppg at home and should see their offense improve over what it's been of late with the recent return of key reserve Doug McDermott. On top of that, they will facing a Minnesota team that has struggled on the defensive side of the ball. The Timberwolves are giving up 109.8 ppg on the road and come in having allowed 100+ points in each of their last 9. While Minnesota isn't playing much defense, they are getting it done on the offensive side of the ball, as they are scoring 103.9 ppg. Chicago is a decent defensive team, but are trending in the wrong direction. They are allowing 102.4 ppg over their last 5 and have given up 100+ points in 5 of their last 6. OVER is 33-18 in the Timberwolves last 51 road games, 16-4 in their last 20 non-conference road games and 9-1 in their last 10 road games after giving up 60 or more points in the 1st half of their last game. Take the OVER! |
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12-09-16 | Hawks v. Bucks -3.5 | Top | 114-110 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 41 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Bucks - I'll gladly back the Bucks at home against the slumping Hawks. Atlanta was able to snap a 7-game losing streak with a 103-95 win at home against the Heat, but that's nothing to get excited about, as Miami was missing half their roster. The Hawks are now just 2-10 in their last 12 after starting out the season 9-2. While Atlanta is trending down, Milwaukee comes in playing some of their best basketball of the season. The Bucks have won 5 of 6, with the only loss coming against the Spurs at home by a single point. Milwaukee bounced back two nights later and defeated the Blazers 115-107. When things are going bad in Atlanta it's a good idea to keep fading them, as the Hawks are just 3-16 ATS in their last 19 under head coach Budenholzer when they come into a contest having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games. The Hawks are also just 4-12 ATS in their last 16 road games against a team with a winning home record and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 against the Eastern Conference. The Bucks on the other hand are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 overall and 10-2 ATS in their last 12 when playing with 1 day of rest. It's also worth pointing out the Favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 in the series and the home team has covered 4 of the last 5. Take Milwaukee! |
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12-07-16 | Celtics -3.5 v. Magic | Top | 117-87 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
5* NBA Eastern Conf Game of the Month on Celtics - I really like the value here with Boston laying a short number here on the road against the Magic. The Celtics could be without starting point guard Isaiah Thomas, but are well equipped to play without him, as Marcus Smart, Terry Rozier and Avery Bradley can all bring the ball up the court if needed. Orlando comes in having won 3 straight, but two of those wins came against bad team in the 76ers and Wizards and the other was against the Pistons in a huge flat spot after a long road trip and big game against the Bulls on deck. Now it's the Magic who are in a flat spot, as they just played 5 straight on the road and have to return home on no rest after playing last night in Washington. While Orlando is poised for a bad showing, we should get a strong effort here from the Celtics off a 1-point loss at Houston. Boston hasn't lost back-to-back games since early November and are 4-1 ATS in L5 off a loss. They are also a solid 7-5 SU and 8-4 ATS (5-1 L6) on the road, while the Magic are just 4-6 SU and 2-7 ATS at home this season. Celtics are also a solid 8-3 ATS in their last 11 against the Eastern Conference. Take Boston! |
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12-06-16 | Suns v. Jazz OVER 203 | Top | 105-112 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
5* NBA No Limit Total Top Play on Suns/Jazz OVER I think the books have set the bar way to low here on the total for tonight's game between the Suns and Jazz. While Utah is only allowing 91.8 ppg at home and just 95.1 ppg on the season, they haven't been locking down opponents of late, giving up 102.5 ppg over their last 5. Phoenix is a team that is capable of scoring on anyone and come in having put up 100+ in all but 4 games this season. They are really clicking at the moment, as they are shooting 49.6% from the field in their last 5 games. Utah is also in great form offensively right now, which is part of the reason they haven't been getting after teams defensively. The Jazz have scored at least 105 points in 5 straight games and will have no problem keeping that streak going against the Suns, who are giving up 113.2 ppg on the season and 115.2 ppg on the road. OVER is 12-4 in the Suns 16 games this season against teams who average at least 18 3-point attempts per game, 9-1 in their last 10 after allowing 100 or more points in 3 straight games, 11-2 in their last 13 when playing on 2 days of rest and 7-0 this season against teams with a winning record. OVER is also 8-0 in Utah's last 8 when they come in having won 3 of their last 4. Take the OVER! |
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12-05-16 | Spurs v. Bucks +6.5 | Top | 97-96 | Win | 100 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Bucks + Milwaukee is showing some great value here as a decently priced home dog against the Spurs. The Bucks come into this one playing their best basketball of the season. Milwaukee has won 4 straight, which includes a 118-101 blowout win at home over the Cavaliers. I expect to see that same intensity when the Bucks take the floor here against the Spurs. San Antonio comes in having won 11 of their 12 games, but are not blowing teams out like they have in years past. Out of those 11 wins, only one of them came by double-digits and that was a mere 12-point win at Washington. This has also been a very favorable stretch for the Spurs, as they haven't faced a lot of good teams during their recent run. I think Milwaukee is not only capable of keeping this close enough to cover, but can certainly win this game outright. Bucks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 when playing on 1 day of rest and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 against the Western Conference. Spurs are just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 overall and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when playing with 2 days of rest. Take Milwaukee! |
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12-02-16 | Rockets v. Nuggets -3.5 | Top | 128-110 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 47 m | Show |
5* NBA Situational Game of the Month on Nuggets - This is an ideal spot to back Denver at home against the Rockets. You might be asking yourself why Houston is a dog against a team that has 5 fewer wins them after they just knocked off the Warriors last night in Golden State. The answer is this this is the ultimate letdown spot for the Rockets. It was going to be hard enough bouncing back from that game against the Warriors, but add in the fact that it took double-overtime and they simply aren't going to have much left in the tank for the Nuggets. Only adding value is that Denver is one of the more difficult places to play in the second leg of a back-to-back, as the thin air only makes it that much harder for teams to play well when fatigued. It wouldn't shock me if Houston decided to just throw in the towel here and rest some players, as Harden, Anderson and Ariza all logged at least 43 minutes last night. Even Eric Gordon off the bench put in 39 minutes. Whether they play or not, I look for Denver to win here comfortably. The Nuggets haven't played up to their potential early on, as they are just 7-11, but a lot of that had to do with injuries. Denver is finally starting to get healthy. I've also really been impressed with rookie reserve Jamal Murray, who just took down the Rookie of the Month honors in the west. Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games against a team that's won more than 60% of their road games, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 off a SU loss and a perfect 9-0 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 or more points in 5 straight games. Take Denver! |
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11-30-16 | Lakers v. Bulls -10.5 | Top | 96-90 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
5* NBA No Limit Game of the Week on Bulls - This is going to seem like a big number for Chicago to be laying at home against a Lakers team that has surprised early this season, but the situation calls for a blowout win by the Bulls. Chicago is rested up and ready to get back to action after a 4-day break following their 6-game road trip. Los Angeles on the other hand is playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back road set, as they played in New Orleans last night. This is also the Lakers 3rd game in the last 4 days and 6th in the last 9. LA has been trending in the wrong direction of late, as they are just 2-5 in their last 7. It doesn't figure to get much better going forward, as the Lakers continue to be without starting point guard D'Angelo Russell. They also figure to be without Nick Young, who is doubtful with an ankle injury. It also wouldn't come as a surprise if they decided to sit out Julius Randle in a back-to-back scenario, as he just returned from a knee injury. These two teams recently played in Los Angeles and the Bulls won 118-110, which I think is a good sign of what's to come here. Keep in mind Chicago won by 8 playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back road set, which was also their 4th straight on the road and 3rd in a 4 day stretch. With the Lakers injuries and the Bulls strong play at home (4-1), this should get ugly in a hurry. Take Chicago! |
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11-26-16 | Knicks v. Hornets -6 | Top | 102-107 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
5* NBA No Limit Top Play on Hornets - This is all about the situation and it heavily favors the Hornets. These two teams played last night in New York, with the Knicks winning 113-111 in overtime. Now they head to Charlotte for a rematch and the Hornets are clearly going to be the more motivated team after losing yesterday. The Knicks come in having won 3 straight and 5 of 6 overall, but all 5 of those wins came at home. The lone loss was on the road to a bad Wizards team by 7-points. New York has really struggled to play well away from home, as they are just 1-5 SU and 1-5 ATS on the highway this season. I know the Hornets comes in having lost 4 straight, but this is a much better team than their recent form would suggest. This is a huge statement game for the Hornets and I expect them to deliver with a double-digit win. Take Charlotte -6! |
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11-16-16 | Rockets v. Thunder OVER 217 | Top | 103-105 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
5* Western Conference Total of the Month on Rockets/Thunder OVER These two teams should have no problem eclipsing this high total. These are two of the top offensive teams in the league. Houston comes in averaging 107.8 ppg, while Oklahoma City isn't too far behind at 108.9 ppg. The Thunder being at home only adds more value here, as OKC's scoring average jumps to 108.9 ppg at home and the Rockets are averaging 110.0 ppg on the road. It's also important to note that while both teams don't play at a frantic pace, they both like to get up and down the floor. I believe the biggest factor here is the matchup at point guard. James Harden and Russell Westbrook are putting up video game type numbers to start the season. Harden comes in averaging 30.3 ppg, 7.9 rpg and 12.6 apg. Westbrook is right there with him at 32.0 ppg, 9.7 rpg and 9.9 apg. Houston has the more weapons overall on offense, but the Rockets don't play much defense, especially Harden. We also find a strong system in play. The OVER is 51-23 (69%) over the last 5 seasons when you have a team off a home win by 10 or more points (Houston) in a game involving two marginal winning teams (Win % at 51% to 60%). Take the OVER! |
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11-15-16 | Hornets -2 v. Wolves | Top | 115-108 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Hornets - We are getting a great price here on Charlotte as a small road favorite against the Timberwolves. This Hornets team has been playing extremely well to start the season. They are T-5th in scoring differential at 5.5 ppg. They are 6-3 with their 3 losses coming against the Celtics, Raptors and Cavaliers. The key here is the public doesn't view them as an elite team and we are catching a great number here due to them losing their last two. It also helps that Minnesota is fresh off a 125-99 blowout win at home over the Lakers. The Timberwolves were a popular pick to surprise this season, but that hasn't been the case, as they are just 3-6 through 9 games. I believe the difference here is going to be defense, as both teams are strong offensively. Charlotte ranks 3rd in the NBA in defensive efficiency, while the Timberwolves come in at 24th. It's also worth pointing out that the Hornets defensive has really come to life on the road, as they are allowing just 95.5 ppg away from home. On top of that, we should get a big time effort here, as they try to avoid a third straight loss. The Timberwolves are just 8-19 ATS in their last 27 home games when playing their 3rd game in 4 days and 5-15 ATS in their last 20 home games with a total of 200 to 209.5. Minnesota is also 0-4 ATS in their last 4 off a SU win. Take Charlotte! |
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11-11-16 | Clippers -4.5 v. Thunder | Top | 110-108 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 47 m | Show |
5* Western Conference Game of the Month on Clippers - It's amazing how little attention the Clippers are getting right now. Los Angeles is 7-1 and getting it done on both sides of the floor. The Clippers are averaging 105.1 ppg, while allowing just 88.2 ppg. It's the way they are playing defensively that has impressed me, they are #1 in defensive efficiency, allowing just 89.3 ppg per opponents 100 possessions. The next best team is Charlotte at 95.4. When you play that hard on defense, it's a lot easier to win on the road and the Clippers are 3-0 away from home, securing wins at Portland, Memphis and San Antonio, all difficult places to play. The big key here for me is the lone loss for LA came at home against Oklahoma City, so there's some extra motivation for the Clippers in this one. The first meeting saw the Thunder win 85-83, so LA's defense was on point, but the offense just wasn't there. The Clippers shot just 39.1% from the field, well below their season average of 45%. I look for another strong effort here on the defensive side of the ball, with the offense doing a lot more to win here by 5+ points. Clippers are 24-12 ATS in their last 36 when revenging a loss to an oppponent and 14-3 ATS in their last 17 when listed as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points. Take Los Angeles! |
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11-10-16 | Lakers v. Kings -5 | Top | 101-91 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 14 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Kings - I like the value we are getting here with Sacramento as a small home favorite against the Lakers. I'll admit that LA has been better than expected in the early going, but this is still a young team that is learning how to win on the road. They are just 1-3 away from the Staples Center and the lone win came against the Hawks, where they shot lights out, hitting 53.9% from the field. This will be just the 4th home game for the Kings on the season. They are 2-1 with the lone loss coming in a hard fought game against the Spurs. Last time out they put away the Pelicans 102-94 as a 6.5-point favorite. I believe the key here is the Lakers won't have an answer for DeMarcus Cousins inside. He averaged 27 ppg and 11.3 rpg in the 4 games against LA last year. I also think it's worth pointing out the Kings just got back starting point guard Darren Collison last time out against New Orleans, so this team is even better than what they have shown so far. Lakers are just 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games against a team with a winning home record and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 off a double-digit loss at home. Take Sacramento! |
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11-09-16 | Jazz v. Hornets UNDER 194 | Top | 98-104 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
5* NBA Non-Conference Total of the Month on Jazz/Hornets UNDER I really like the value here on the total in Wednesday's matchup between the Hornets and Jazz. The strength of both of these teams is their defense. Utah comes in allowing just 94.4 ppg and Charlotte is giving up just 96.5 ppg. Both rank in the Top 10 in defensive efficiency, as the Hornets are 2nd and the Jazz are 10th. The key here is that Utah is a team that wants to slow down the pace of the game. In fact, they come in dead last in the NBA in pace at 93.5 possessions per game. I expect them to look to play even slower than normal here, as this will be their 3rd road game in the last 4 nights. Note that Charlotte has played just one team in their first 6 games who ranks in the bottom 10 in pace. That's Miami, who is currently 22nd. That game finished with 188 points and both teams shooting 38% or worse from the field. It's also worth pointing out Utah has played 4 games against teams who rank in the Top 10 in defensive efficiency. The only one that saw more than 194 points was a game at San Antonio, where the two combined for 197. Utah shot the lights out in that game, hitting 15 3-pointers and shooting 50% from the field. I'll take my chances that doesn't happen here against the Hornets. The other 3 against Top 10 defensive teams saw 186 or fewer points. Take the UNDER! |
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11-08-16 | Suns +7.5 v. Blazers | Top | 121-124 | Win | 100 | 12 h 3 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Suns + Phoenix is showing some great value here as a big road dog against the Blazers. Phoenix is just 2-5, but are playing much better of late, taking 2 of their last 3 and are 4-2 ATS in their last 6. Coming in off a double-digit loss to the Lakers, I look for a big bounce back performance from the Suns here. It's a spot they have dominated in under head coach Earl Watson, as they are 13-3 ATS under Watson off a loss by 10 or more. This is also a tough spot for the Blazers. Portland just finished up a 3-game road trip and will be home for just one game before heading to Los Angeles to face the Clippers tomorrow. A game they are going to have a tough time not looking ahead to, as they haven't forgot about a ugly 12-point home loss to the Clippers earlier this season. Phoenix has had the Blazers number of late, as they are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings. The Underdog in this series is also 10-4 ATS in the last 14. A big part of that is the Suns matchup well with Portland, as the Blazers are a very guard-oriented team. Phoenix has 3 really good guards of their own in Bledsoe, Knight and Boooker. Keep in mind Lillard is coming in a bit banged up, as he's dealing with nagging injuries to both his ankle and thumb. Take Phoenix! |
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11-04-16 | Warriors v. Lakers +11 | Top | 97-117 | Win | 100 | 12 h 49 m | Show |
5* NBA Situational No Limit Top Play on Lakers + I really like the value here with the Lakers as a double-digit home dog. This is a massive letdown spot for the Warriors, who just played at home last night against the Thunder. A game they have had circled since the schedule was released, as it was Durant's first game against his old team after leaving OKC for Golden State in the offseason. You could see the emotion they invested in that game and it's going to be really hard for them to bring anywhere close to that intensity on the road against a Lakers team that isn't perceived to be any good. The thing is, this Lakers team is better than they get credit for. They play really hard and have some nice young talent that can score the basketball. They also come in with some confidence, after closing out their 4-game road trip with a 123-116 win at Atlanta, who had previously been unbeaten. We also find a great system in play going against the Warriors in this spot. Road favorites of 10 or more playing on back-to-back days are just 6-25 (19%) against the spread since 1996 in the 1st half the season. Keep in mind this is also Golden State's 3rd game in 4 nights. Take Los Angeles! |
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11-03-16 | Kings +1.5 v. Magic | Top | 94-102 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Kings + I like the value here with Sacramento getting points against the Magic. The Kings come into this game at just 2-3, but I've been impressed with what I have seen out of this team. They were right there with the Spurs at home in a 94-102 loss, they fell apart late (outscored by 13 in 4th) in a 95-106 loss at Atlanta and last time out they lost in OT at Miami, where DeMarcus Cousins had fouled out in regulation. I look for this team to come out extremely motivated here and they are the more talented team in this one. Orlando avoided an 0-4 start with a 103-101 win at Philadelphia, but they were very fortunate to get that win. The Magic trailed by 14 at the half and were down by as many as 18. Considering they were 0-3 going into that game and had no reason to overlook the 76ers, that's not a good sign, because Philadelphia is the worst team in the league right now. Great system in play backing the Kings here. Teams off a road loss (Kings) with a line of +3 to -3 against an opponent off a road win by 3 points or less (Magic) are 23-4 (85%) against the spread over the last 5 seasons. Take Sacramento! |
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11-02-16 | Bulls v. Celtics -3.5 | Top | 100-107 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show |
5* NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month on Celtics - I really like the value we are getting with Boston as a small home favorite against the Bulls. Chicago is getting a lot of love after their 3-0 start both SU and ATS, which includes a 105-99 win at home against the Celtics in their opener. The thing to keep in mind with that win over Boston, is the Celtics were playing on no rest. The Bulls blitzed them in the 1st quarter and they just were never able to recover, though they did come back and take the lead after falling behind by 15 points. While I think Chicago is better than people thought coming in, I don't see them going on the road here and beating the Celtics, especially given they just played last week and beat them. Revenge isn't huge in the NBA, but it comes into play a lot more when teams play each other in a short period of time. The Bulls are just 4-14 ATS in their last 18 road games after playing a game on the road, while the Celtics are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 home games against a team that's won more than 60% of their road games. Take Boston! |
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10-31-16 | Nuggets v. Raptors -7 | Top | 102-105 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Raptors - I like the value here with Toronto in a big bounce back spot after losing last time out at home against the Cavaliers. Prior to that they beat up on the Pistons at home, winning by 18 as a 6-point home favorite. This will now be the Raptors 3rd straight at home to start the season, while Denver hits the road for the second time in their first three. The Nuggets were able to win and cover on the road at New Orleans in their opener, but that's not a win to get excited about. The Pelicans are a one man show with Anthony Davis. Denver followed that up by losing at home to Blazers and now get their biggest test to date against a Raptors team that is one of the elite forces in the Eastern Conference. The big key here is that Toronto has a huge home court edge the Raptors went 32-9 at home last year and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games against a team with a winning road record. Denver hasn't been sharing the ball all that well. The Nuggets are 25th with 18.5 assists/game and are a mere 3-12 ATS over the last 3 seasons after 2 straight games with 19 or less assists. Take Toronto! |
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10-28-16 | Suns +9.5 v. Thunder | Top | 110-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Game of the Month on Suns + We are getting some exceptional value here with Phoenix catching almost double-digits against the Thunder. Russell Westbrook is going to put up ridiculous numbers this season, but I'm not buying OKC being a real threat in the Western Conference. The Thunder were far from impressive in their opener against a bad 76ers team. They won the game 103-97, but just as easily could have lost. They had to outscore Philadelphia 34-22 in the 4th just to secure the win. One of things that made a number of these OKC role players so good last year is because opposing teams had to pay so much attention to Westbrook and Durant that they often got left wide open. That's not going to be the case this year and we saw the new addition of Oladipo struggle in his Thunder debut, going just 4 of 16 from the field. The Thunder also don't have a real 3-point threat on this team and that makes it that much easier to defend them. We are getting great value here on Phoenix because of their lackluster performance at home against the Kings in the opener. The Suns lost 94-113 as a 3-point home favorite. For whatever reason Phoenix's starters didn't bring a lot of energy to that game. I look for a big bounce back effort here, as this team is a lot more talented than people think. Also, Sacramento is better than people think. They just gave the Spurs all they could handle at home last night. Take Phoenix! |
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10-26-16 | Wolves +2 v. Grizzlies | Top | 98-102 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
5* NBA Vegas Insider Game of the Week on Wolves + I'm big on Minnesota this season and while their young nucleus is a part of it, I think the biggest thing that makes them dangerous is the addition of head coach Tom Thibodeau. In his time with Chicago, the Bulls consistently overachieved during the regular season. A big part of that is he doesn't let teams take nights off defensively and that's clearly an area where the Timberwolves needed to improve. Last year Minnesota ranked 23rd, giving up 106.0 ppg. It didn't take long for him to get them playing harder on that side of the ball. In the Timberwolves 7 preseason games, they only allowed more than 100 points once. If they are getting after it defensively when games don't matter, hard to think they aren't going to do the same once they start to count for real. That defense should be able to dominate the Grizzlies depleted lineup in the season opener. Memphis is without their prized free agent signing Chandler Parsons and backup center Brandon Wright. Tony Allen is also questionable with a knee injury. Keep in mind they also lost some key pieces from last year in Matt Barnes, Lance Stephenson and Mario Chalmers. This is also a team that was horrible down the stretch, going 3-14 over their final 17 games. Take Minnesota! |