12-29-12 |
Indiana Pacers v. Atlanta Hawks -3 |
Top |
100-109 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 51 m |
Show
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Atlanta will vie for its fourth win in a row on Saturday when they welcome the Central Division-leading Indiana Pacers. Jeff Teague, who is an Indianapolis native, recorded a career-high 27 points as the Hawks improved to 8-4 on the road with a 102-94 triumph over Cleveland on Friday. The Pacers were outrebounded 16-7 in the fourth quarter of the teams' first meeting - including 11-1 during the Hawks' pivotal 18-0 run. Look for more of the same here with the Hawks getting a win and cover at home.
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12-28-12 |
Houston Rockets +8 v. San Antonio Spurs |
Top |
116-122 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 8 m |
Show
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The Houston Rockets still own one of the most explosive offenses in the NBA and now they are beginning to show strides on the defensive end. The Rockets will be looking to post a sixth straight victory when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Houston has outscored opponents by an average of 17.2 points during its winning streak and had one of its best defensive performances at Minnesota on Wednesday. The Rockets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. The Spurs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
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12-28-12 |
Toronto Raptors v. New Orleans Hornets -3 |
Top |
104-97 |
Loss |
-107 |
8 h 38 m |
Show
|
The New Orleans Hornets have had a rough month but at least they will not be taking a lengthy losing streak into Friday's contest with the Toronto Raptors. The Hornets snapped their 11-game losing streak by getting 29 points from Robin Lopez in a 97-94 victory Wednesday at Orlando. The Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games and are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest and are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
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12-28-12 |
Atlanta Hawks -5.5 v. Cleveland Cavaliers |
Top |
102-94 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 7 m |
Show
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Inclement weather forced Cleveland to spend an extra day in the nation's capital. The Cavaliers were then delayed for part of Thursday by mechanical difficulties before returning home at 4 p.m. The Hawks are 9-3-2 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400 and are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 road games. Cavaliers are 8-17 ATS in their last 25 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and Cavaliers are 8-24 ATS in their last 32 home games. The Hawks are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
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12-26-12 |
Houston Rockets +6 v. Minnesota Timberwolves |
Top |
87-84 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 45 m |
Show
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No team has shown more offensive prowess over the past week than the Rockets, who already lead the NBA in scoring but appear to have reached an extra gear. Houston tore apart the Chicago Bulls 120-97 on Christmas Day and has scored at least 120 points in three straight games for the first time since 1988. The Timberwolves have failed to reach the 100-point mark in their last four outings, including a 94-91 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday. It's the first of three meetings between the clubs this season. The Timberwolves are 7-18 ATS in their last 25 games playing on 2 days rest. The Rockets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a SU win of more than 10 points and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. Rockets are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Minnesota.
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12-22-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Golden State Warriors +1 |
Top |
118-115 |
Loss |
-104 |
9 h 19 m |
Show
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The Golden State Warriors have stepped up and planted their flag as one of the teams to beat in the Western Conference. The Warriors will be looking make a statement when they host the Lakers on Saturday. The Lakers are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 road games and are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. The Warriors are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. NBA Pacific. The Lakers are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
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12-21-12 |
Chicago Bulls +6.5 v. New York Knicks |
Top |
110-106 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 12 m |
Show
|
Chicago beat New York at home on Dec. 8 and has won six of its last eight games overall. Chicago has been taking a lot of teams out of their rhythm lately and ranks second in the league in points allowed (90.3) including earlier this month when New York struggled to find any offense while shooting 32.1 percent. Chicago is still lacking a go-to-scorer with Rose on the shelf but has gotten strong play from the likes of Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer. Anthony is averaging 26.1 points and 6.4 rebounds in 21 career games against the Bulls so look for them to slow him down. The Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. The Knicks could be in for a bit of a let down and I
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12-21-12 |
Atlanta Hawks -2 v. Philadelphia 76ers |
Top |
80-99 |
Loss |
-108 |
7 h 43 m |
Show
|
The shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of a free fall as they wait for leading scorer Jrue Holiday to return from injury. Holiday (left foot sprain) and Evan Turner (left ankle sprain) will be game-time decisions on Friday when the 76ers host the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta has won five of its last six on the road en route to posting a better mark away from Georgia (7-3) than in it (8-5). An even stingier defense can be credited for the Hawks' road success, as they yield just 90.3 points per game. The Hawks are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 road games. 76ers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games and are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
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12-20-12 |
Miami Heat v. Dallas Mavericks OVER 200.5 |
Top |
110-95 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 7 m |
Show
|
The Mavericks continue to play at a high level offensively but struggle on the defensive end of the court, allowing a combined 214 points in their last two games against Minnesota and Philadelphia. Dallas has given up at least 100 points in 10 of their last 14 games. The Heat will love playing up tempo tonight as they have scored over 100 points in 9 of their last 11 outing. In a national TV game look for both team to be on their offensive game tonight and that leads to over the total here. The over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
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12-19-12 |
Golden State Warriors -3 v. Sacramento Kings |
Top |
127-131 |
Loss |
-104 |
9 h 6 m |
Show
|
The Golden State Warriors made themselves into a legitimate contender with their recent success on a long road trip. After a one-game stop at home, the Warriors will be looking to continue their traveling success when they visit the struggling Sacramento Kings who will be trying to avoid a sixth straight setback. The Warriors are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 vs. NBA Pacific and are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games playing on 0 days rest. The Kings are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.
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12-19-12 |
Brooklyn Nets v. New York Knicks -5.5 |
Top |
86-100 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 6 m |
Show
|
The New York Knicks look to rebound from their first home loss in 11 outings on Wednesday when they host the Nets. Brooklyn effectively shot itself in the foot during the second half of Tuesday's 92-90 loss to Utah. Joe Johnson finished with 21 points, but the Nets couldn't overcome a 10-of-32 effort (31.3 percent) from the field in the second half. December hasn't been kind to Brooklyn, which has lost two straight and seven of nine in the month. The Nets are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day and are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The Knicks are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 home games.
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12-18-12 |
San Antonio Spurs +2 v. Denver Nuggets |
Top |
106-112 |
Loss |
-107 |
8 h 46 m |
Show
|
The San Antonio Spurs have fared pretty well in the latter half of back-to-back games. The Spurs will vie for their fifth win in seven such circumstances on Tuesday when they visit the Denver Nuggets. Shorthanded San Antonio was able to hang with streaking Oklahoma City well into the second half before running out of the steam in a 107-93 setback on Monday. San Antonio saw six players reach double figures in a 126-100 triumph over Denver on Nov. 17. Manu Ginobili led the charge with 20 points. The Spurs are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points and are 8-2-2 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 0 days rest. The Spurs are 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings in Denver and are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
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12-18-12 |
Utah Jazz v. Brooklyn Nets -4.5 |
Top |
92-90 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 15 m |
Show
|
The Jazz have lost two straight following a four-game winning streak as they set out to play their next four games on the road. Utah is 4-10 away from home. Brooklyn has leveled off after a red-hot start, but some of the team's recent struggles came with leading scorer Brook Lopez (17.9 points, 6.8 rebounds) out of the lineup. Lopez is back and provides a strong inside complement to the backcourt of Williams (17 points, 8.3 assists) and Joe Johnson (16.8 points). Jazz are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
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12-14-12 |
Memphis Grizzlies +1 v. Denver Nuggets |
Top |
94-99 |
Loss |
-107 |
10 h 51 m |
Show
|
The Denver Nuggets dropped three of five on their recent road trip and I like playing against teams coming home for their first game off long road trip. Memphis owns the best defense in the league but has not managed to reach 85 points in its last two losses. The Grizzlies still have not allowed a team to reach 100 points since opening night. The Nuggets have the opposite problem, with trouble on the defensive end. Denver has lost six of its last nine games while surrendering an average of 106 points. The Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. The Nuggets are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
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12-14-12 |
Golden State Warriors -4 v. Orlando Magic |
Top |
85-99 |
Loss |
-106 |
6 h 20 m |
Show
|
The Golden State Warriors are quickly becoming one of the best teams in the NBA. The Warriors have taken the first five of a seven-game road trip, including a win at the Miami Heat on Wednesday, and have won 12 of 15 to creep up on the Western Conference elite. One of the few losses in that span came against the Orlando Magic on Dec. 3, and the Warriors will be trying to avenge that setback when they visit Orlando. Consistency has been one of the keys for the Warriors, who have come to rely on David Lee, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson as well as an improving cast of role players. The Magic came back from a winning five-game West Coast trip on Wednesday and suffered a letdown against the Atlanta Hawks, managing only 80 points in a loss. Golden State was just 4-4 on the road before embarking on this trip but has already knocked off contenders like Brooklyn and Miami while showing no letdowns from game to game and they get the win here.
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12-13-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. New York Knicks -6 |
Top |
107-116 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 55 m |
Show
|
The Lakers and D'Antoni are riding a three-game losing streak as they prepare for the matchup against the league's only unbeaten team at home. Los Angeles has lost eight of its last 11. The Knicks, on the other hand, keep finding ways to win games. New York erased an early 17-point deficit to eke out a 100-97 win at Brooklyn on Tuesday night in a budding rivalry becoming known as the Battle of the Boroughs. Carmelo Anthony erupted for a season-high 45 points to carry the Knicks to their seventh win in eight games. New York has registered 11 of its 16 wins by double digits, including a pair of 20-point demolitions of the defending world champion Miami Heat. The Knicks will win this one going away at the Garden tonight.
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12-12-12 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Utah Jazz +4 |
Top |
96-99 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 28 m |
Show
|
Utah is a dangerous club at home with an 8-1 mark and has won three straight overall after notching a road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The Spurs are off an overtime win at Houston on Monday so they maybe a little weary. The Spurs are 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. The Jazz are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The home team is 23-9-1 ATS in the last 33 meetings.
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12-12-12 |
Denver Nuggets +4 v. Minnesota Timberwolves |
Top |
105-108 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 49 m |
Show
|
The much-awaited return of Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio is on the horizon, but it appears as if the Spaniard will not be in uniform for Wednesday's matchup with the visiting Denver Nuggets. Denver has played a league-high 16 games away from home and Wednesday's contest will be its eighth road game in the last nine so their used to being on the road. The Timberwolves are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a SU win of more than 10 points. The Nuggets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest and are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS win. Denver has won three straight and 20 of 22 overall against the Timberwolves, including 10 of 11 in Minneapolis. This is my underdog play that should be the favorite.
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12-12-12 |
Dallas Mavericks v. Boston Celtics -5.5 |
Top |
115-117 |
Loss |
-109 |
7 h 49 m |
Show
|
This is a long trip for Dallas as they cruised to a convincing 119-96 triumph over Sacramento on Monday. The Celtics last played on Saturday beating the 76ers at home so they will be well rested. The Mavericks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. The Celtics are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. I
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12-11-12 |
New York Knicks -3 v. Brooklyn Nets |
Top |
100-97 |
Push |
0 |
7 h 48 m |
Show
|
The New York Knicks have a score to settle with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, and it couldn't come at a more opportune time with their city neighbors mired in a four-game slide. New York will make its second trip to the brand-new Barclays Center and is seeking to avenge a 96-89 overtime loss to Brooklyn. That game left the Knicks and Nets tied atop the Atlantic Division with 9-4 records, but the teams have gone in opposite directions since the end of November. New York has won six of its last seven and is 4-1 this month while Brooklyn has followed up a five-game winning streak by going 0-4 in December. The skid includes three straight home losses for the Nets. The Knicks are 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings at the Nets and get a hard fought victory here tonight.
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12-10-12 |
Atlanta Hawks v. Miami Heat -7 |
Top |
92-101 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 60 m |
Show
|
Miami will vie for its fifth straight victory and 11th in 13 outings against Atlanta when the teams meet on Monday. The Heat improved to 1-1 on their six-game homestand with a 106-90 triumph over New Orleans on Saturday. Miami fell out of the conference's top spot after losses to Washington and New York, but rebounded by shooting a season-best 58 percent against New Orleans. Dwyane Wade scored 26 points and LeBron James added 24. The Heat are 9-1 at home this season. The Hawks are 7-17 ATS in the last 24 meetings in Miami and are 3-9 ATS in the last 12 meetings. The Heat will be motivated for a big divisional victory.
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12-07-12 |
Toronto Raptors v. Utah Jazz -6.5 |
Top |
99-131 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 16 m |
Show
|
The Utah Jazz attempt to continue their home dominance Friday, when they host the road-challenged Toronto Raptors. Utah improved to 7-1 at EnergySolutions Arena with an 87-81 triumph over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Toronto has scored at least 100 points in five of its last six contests but is just 1-5 in that span. The club is a disappointing 1-11 on the road this season. The Raptors are 14-30 ATS in their last 44 vs. NBA Northwest. Favorite is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Raptors are 1-10 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Utah wins going away.
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12-07-12 |
Golden State Warriors v. Brooklyn Nets -6.5 |
Top |
109-102 |
Loss |
-106 |
7 h 45 m |
Show
|
Brooklyn has yet to lose back-to-back games in its new arena and will be up for the challenge vs. this hot Warriors team. The Nets began the season as one of the best defensive teams in the league and held five straight opponents under 90 points until their last two games. The Warriors are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Friday games. Nets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. The favorite is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. The Nets get a nice home victory.
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12-07-12 |
Boston Celtics -1.5 v. Philadelphia 76ers |
Top |
94-95 |
Loss |
-107 |
6 h 15 m |
Show
|
The Timberwolves posted a convincing 105-88 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday before dropping a 104-94 decision to Boston one day later. Philadelphia was swept by New York in its lone home-and-home set this season and know has two games vs. the Celtics. The Celtics are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. The 76ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games. This will be a close on but I
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12-05-12 |
Toronto Raptors v. Sacramento Kings -2.5 |
Top |
100-107 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 21 m |
Show
|
Toronto is just 1-10 on the road entering the second contest of a five-game trip. The Raptors have lost seven consecutive games. Sacramento expects to have guard Tyreke Evans back after a two-game absence due to a bruised left knee. He is averaging 20.5 points, seven rebounds and 6.8 assists in four career games against the Raptors.The Kings are 13-2 against the Raptors in games played in Sacramento and are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
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12-05-12 |
Minnesota Timberwolves v. Boston Celtics -5.5 |
Top |
94-104 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 51 m |
Show
|
Point guard Rajon Rondo will return to the lineup for the Boston Celtics when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves and that will no doubt help their offense. Minnesota is off an impressive win last night at Philadelphia but I expect them to come in with weary legs. The Celtics are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Boston has won 10 consecutive games against the Timberwolves, including six straight in Boston.
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12-04-12 |
Minnesota Timberwolves v. Philadelphia 76ers -3 |
Top |
105-88 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 57 m |
Show
|
The 76ers have won six of nine, but a three-game winning streak was snapped by Chicago on Saturday. The Timberwolves score 92.5 points a game and shoot 42 percent from the field. The return of All-Star forward Kevin Love has helped, but Minnesota has a lot of work to do on the offensive end. Philadelphia has a well-balanced attack. Four players score in double figures and eight average at least 6.2 points. The home team has won nine of the last 10 meetings in this series dating back to 2007. Take the 76ers minus the small number.
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12-01-12 |
Memphis Grizzlies +6.5 v. San Antonio Spurs |
Top |
95-99 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 25 m |
Show
|
Memphis has the best record in the NBA and enters with a four-game winning streak. The Grizzlies are playing just their sixth road game
|
11-30-12 |
Brooklyn Nets -4 v. Orlando Magic |
Top |
98-86 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 50 m |
Show
|
Nets
|
11-29-12 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Miami Heat -5.5 |
Top |
100-105 |
Loss |
-108 |
8 h 36 m |
Show
|
The San Antonio Spurs have built up the best road record in the NBA at 9-1. The Miami Heat have yet to lose at home. Something has to give when the Heat host the Spurs tonight. The Heat have won four straight overall and are leading the NBA in scoring at 104.8 points. The Heat have taken two straight in the series, including a 120-98 home win in the lone meeting last season. James scored 33 in that matchup. The Spurs are ending a long road trip while the Heat have not played since Saturday and the four off days will benefit them greatly. The Heat win and cover here vs. the hot Spurs.
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11-28-12 |
New York Knicks -2 v. Milwaukee Bucks |
Top |
102-88 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 55 m |
Show
|
After losing in OT vs. the Nets I look for the Knicks to come up big here on the road. New York is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games following a loss. They are 27-13 ATS in all games under coach Woodson, including 16-5 ATS when favored. New York ranks fourth in the league in 3-point shooting percentage (41.1), while the Bucks are 28th (29.7). The Knicks have won their last two versus the Bucks, and they make it three straight in this bounce back spot in Milwaukee.
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11-28-12 |
Toronto Raptors v. Memphis Grizzlies -10 |
Top |
82-103 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 53 m |
Show
|
The Toronto Raptors do not have a lot of things working in their favor at the moment. The Raptors have dropped five straight games and are enduring a stretch of 10 of 12 contests on the road. The Grizzlies have the fewest losses (two) in the NBA and own one of the stingiest defenses in the league. Memphis has not allowed 100 points since its season opener and held the Cleveland Cavaliers to 78 in a win on Monday. The travel and some injuries have not helped the Raptors come together, especially in coach Dwane Casey
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11-27-12 |
Toronto Raptors v. Houston Rockets -5.5 |
Top |
101-117 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 47 m |
Show
|
Houston rolled over the New York Knicks on Friday 131-103, perhaps the team's best performance of the season. This is the front end of back-to-back road games for the Raptors, who play at Memphis on Wednesday. Toronto will play seven of its next eight games on the road, where it is 1-7 this season. The Raptors are 0-5 in the first game of back-to-back sets this season, but 3-2 in the second contest. The Rockets have had all five starters score in double digits twice this season, including Friday against the Knicks. The home team is 8-1-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings and I
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11-26-12 |
Denver Nuggets v. Utah Jazz -3 |
Top |
103-105 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 49 m |
Show
|
The Utah Jazz have been making some sweet music at home, but they sure put up a sour note when they visited the Denver Nuggets earlier this month. The Jazz will look to avenge that loss and remain perfect at home when these rivals square off on Monday. Utah's return home will be brief as it plays its next two games on the road. Favorite is 33-16-3 ATS in the last 52 meetings. The Jazz are 5-0 and 4-1 ATS at home and I
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11-21-12 |
Denver Nuggets -3 v. Minnesota Timberwolves |
Top |
101-94 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 27 m |
Show
|
The Denver Nuggets have struggled to find consistency thus far this season. Denver's next opponent, Minnesota, has struggled just to maintain a full lineup. After beating Memphis on Monday to snap the Grizzlies' eight-game winning streak, the Nuggets will try to maintain the momentum Wednesday as they travel to face the Timberwolves in the finale of a three-game road trip. Ravaged by injuries, Minnesota has had only nine available bodies for the past three games. The Timberwolves have lost two of those contests while shorthanded, and history is not on their side in this one. Minnesota has lost nine of its past 10 meetings with Denver and could have a tough time against a Nuggets squad averaging a league-best 49.3 rebounds. Denver gets the road victory and cover.
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11-21-12 |
Los Angeles Clippers v. Oklahoma City Thunder -4 |
Top |
111-117 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 57 m |
Show
|
The Clippers will put their six-game winning streak on the line Wednesday, when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder have won seven of their last eight and have put up 229 points in back-to-back victories, placing them one spot above Los Angeles in scoring average. Clippers F Caron Butler suffered a shoulder strain against the Spurs and will be a game-time decision on Wednesday. This is a tough road game for the high flying Clippers and with OKC big edge at home I
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11-20-12 |
Brooklyn Nets v. Los Angeles Lakers OVER 208 |
Top |
90-95 |
Loss |
-105 |
10 h 57 m |
Show
|
While Los Angeles has won four of five since coach Mike Brown was fired on Nov. 9, Brooklyn has been even hotter. The Nets ran their winning streak to five games with a 99-90 victory at Sacramento on Sunday in the first of a three-game California road trip. The Lakers clearly has embraced the up-tempo style instituted by D'Antoni since he started running practices late last week as the Lakers averaged 116.5 points in the last two games. The over is 5-2-1 in the last eight meetings in Los Angeles and I see this one getting over the total.
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11-19-12 |
Los Angeles Clippers v. San Antonio Spurs -4.5 |
Top |
92-87 |
Loss |
-108 |
7 h 42 m |
Show
|
The Clippers, who are starting a four-game road trip, haven't fared well when they visit San Antonio. After all, Gregg Popovich's club has won 28 of the last 30 such meetings. Manu Ginobili scored a game-high 20 points as the Spurs drilled 16-of-27 attempts from 3-point range in their 126-100 victory over Denver on Saturday. San Antonio's lopsided victory on Saturday allowed veterans Tony Parker and Tim Duncan to keep their minutes in check. The additional rest should pay dividends against the high-octane Clippers, who have no issue raising the tempo in their games. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The Clippers are 5-14 ATS in the last 19 meetings. The Spurs get my backing here at home.
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11-19-12 |
Golden State Warriors v. Dallas Mavericks -5.5 |
Top |
105-101 |
Loss |
-108 |
7 h 41 m |
Show
|
Dallas begins a stretch of three straight home games Monday night against Golden State. The good news is the Mavericks are back at American Airlines Center, where they are 4-1. The Warriors dropped a 119-109 decision in Oklahoma City on Sunday in which they trailed by 21 points going into the fourth quarter before making the final score look respectable. Golden State also lost backup forward Richard Jefferson to a strained right calf in the first quarter. Jefferson's absence makes the Warriors' bench, which wasn't deep to start with, even thinner. The Mavericks have beaten the Warriors in eight of the last nine meetings in Dallas. Lay the points with the Mavs at home.
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11-16-12 |
New York Knicks v. Memphis Grizzlies OVER 192 |
Top |
95-105 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 49 m |
Show
|
New York remained the only unbeaten team in the NBA on Thursday as it overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to post its sixth straight win, a 104-100 victory in San Antonio. The Grizzlies have reeled off six consecutive victories, including a 107-97 triumph in Oklahoma City on Wednesday. The Knicks, who entered the game first in the league with a 3-point percentage of 42.6, was 11-of-25 from beyond the arc. Look for the Knicks to have tired legs tonight and for Memphis to shoot the ball well. The Over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Memphis and the Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
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11-15-12 |
Miami Heat v. Denver Nuggets OVER 201.5 |
Top |
98-93 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 58 m |
Show
|
The Heat is 2-2 on a six-game trip that ends Saturday. All three of Miami's losses have come away from home by a total of 45 points. Shoddy defense has been a problem for the Heat. Miami has allowed an average of 107 points in the last three games. Overall, the Heat has given up over 100 points six times in nine games. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 119-116 in Miami on Nov. 3, thanks to a fourth-quarter rally and 40 points by Chris Bosh. In what should be a very up and down game I like over the posted total.
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11-14-12 |
Miami Heat v. Los Angeles Clippers |
Top |
100-107 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 52 m |
Show
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The Miami Heat continue their six-game road trip Wednesday, when they face the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center. Miami escaped Houston with a 113-110 victory on Monday. Los Angeles is coming off its third consecutive win, an 89-76 triumph over Atlanta. The victory kicked off a three-game homestand for the Clippers, who had eclipsed the 100-point plateau in each of their previous six contests this season. Home team is 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Heat are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings in Los Angeles. Take the Clippers to get the close home win.
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11-14-12 |
Memphis Grizzlies +5.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder |
Top |
107-97 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 21 m |
Show
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Not much homecourt edge between these two last season, when the road team won 3 of first 4 games. Memphis bigs Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph will make Thunder Conscientiously defend the post, and Lionel Hollins thrilled with Memphis
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11-09-12 |
Philadelphia 76ers v. Boston Celtics -5 |
Top |
106-100 |
Loss |
-106 |
7 h 13 m |
Show
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The teams certainly weren't friendly last season when they stretched their Eastern Conference semifinal series to seven heated games before the Celtics finally advanced. This season, Boston is starting to get it together after posting a 100-94 victory over winless Washington on Wednesday to complete a home-and-home sweep. Philadelphia also evened its record with a 77-62 triumph over short handed New Orleans on Wednesday. The 76ers, who were a woeful 4 of 22 from 3-point range on Wednesday, saw their performance dip from 36 to 31 percent from beyond the arc or the season. Look for Boston
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11-09-12 |
Miami Heat -5 v. Atlanta Hawks |
Top |
95-89 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 12 m |
Show
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Miami has breezed to two straight blowouts, beating Phoenix 124-99 on Monday and thumping Brooklyn 103-73 on Wednesday. That should translate well on the road here vs. the Hawks. The Heat have won five straight in Atlanta and nine of 11 overall against the Hawks. I see the Heat having motivation to come out and have a solid game on the road to start their long trip. Lay the points with Miami.
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11-07-12 |
Memphis Grizzlies -1 v. Milwaukee Bucks |
Top |
108-90 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 34 m |
Show
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The Grizzlies have been riding their front line of Marc Gasol, Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph in the early going. Gasol has had three straight 20-point games, Gay is averaging 19.3 points and Randolph has submitted three double-doubles while looking recovered from last season's knee injury. Bucks are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Grizzlies are 38-18-3 ATS in their last 59 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Milwaukee and the Road team is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take Memphis on the road.
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11-07-12 |
Denver Nuggets v. Houston Rockets -2.5 |
Top |
93-87 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 33 m |
Show
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The Denver Nuggets were the dark horse pick of some to make a run to the top of the Western Conference this season but a slow start and some struggles offensively led to a 0-3 start. They did get a victory last night vs. a weak Pistons team and will be on the second night of a back-to-back today vs. the Rockets. The Rockets rode the wave of James Harden to victories in their first two games but fell short in overtime on Saturday as Harden slipped to
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11-06-12 |
Toronto Raptors v. Oklahoma City Thunder -8.5 |
Top |
88-108 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 42 m |
Show
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The Thunder struggled defensively in the second half of a home loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday and did not help themselves with 21 turnovers. Martin was the bright spot off the bench and has hit 12 of 17 3-point attempts in the first three games. Look for the Thunder to play their best game of the early season here vs. the Raptors. Toronto is a dismal 13-28 ATS in their last 41 vs. the NBA Northwest, while the Thunder have swept their way through the Atlantic at 6-0 ATS in their last six. They are also 8-3 ATS in the last 11 vs. Toronto, including 5-1 ATS at home in the last six.
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11-05-12 |
Utah Jazz v. Memphis Grizzlies -5 |
Top |
94-103 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 39 m |
Show
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The Grizzlies finished the regular season on an 11-game home win streak, equaling a franchise record. Currently, Utah is trying to avoid going winless on its current three-game road trip, all against Western Conference opponents. Memphis forward Zach Randolph is off to a hot start. He already has 30 rebounds in two games and consecutive double-doubles. Randolph and center Marc Gasol (20.5 points per game) comprise a formidable and underrated tandem in the frontcourt. Memphis has forced 41 miscues through two games, and Utah coughed it up 17 times on Saturday against the Spurs. Memphis gets the home win and cover.
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11-05-12 |
Phoenix Suns +13.5 v. Miami Heat |
Top |
99-124 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 8 m |
Show
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The Suns are getting good offensive production from newcomers Luis Scola (17.3 points per game) and Michael Beasley (15.3 ppg), and point guard Goran Dragic (14.7 ppg, 8.7 assists) is off to a good start in his second turn with the team. Miami still has the offensive prowess to hang with anyone, perhaps even more so with the addition of sharp-shooting guard Ray Allen, but the defense has left much to be desired, allowing 109 points per game. While the Heat will win this game I don
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11-02-12 |
Los Angeles Clippers -1.5 v. Los Angeles Lakers |
Top |
105-95 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 56 m |
Show
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Long overshadowed by the success of the Lakers, the Clippers look like the stronger team heading into the first head-to-head meeting between the NBA's two Los Angeles franchises. Coach Mike Brown's team is off to a 0-2 start and has lost 12 straight overall. That slide began with two losses to the Thunder while being eliminated from the NBA playoffs and continued with a 0-8 record in the preseason. Right now the Clippers are not only the better team, but the hungrier team as well. Back the Clip Joint tonight in L.A.
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11-02-12 |
Miami Heat -6 v. New York Knicks |
Top |
84-104 |
Loss |
-103 |
6 h 25 m |
Show
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The Heat put up 120 points in a win over Boston on opening night and look like they have carried over their championship form. The New York Knicks got a one-day delay on their season opener due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy in and around New York City. I am looking for Miami to be more focused then the Knicks will be tonight, plus add in the talent and the Heat has a big edge. The Heat outscored the Knicks by an average of 18.0 points in their four playoff wins last season and I
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10-31-12 |
Indiana Pacers -1.5 v. Toronto Raptors |
Top |
90-88 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 43 m |
Show
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The Indiana Pacers have the opportunity to supplant the Chicago Bulls as the top team in the NBA's Central Division and it starts with a somewhat easy matchup here vs. the Raptors. While forward Danny Granger is indefinitely sidelined for now the Pacers have enough solid players to make up for his loss. The Raptors are still a poor offensive team and that should continue here tonight vs. the Pacers defense. Look for Indiana to get a solid road victory.
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10-30-12 |
Boston Celtics +7 v. Miami Heat |
Top |
107-120 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 39 m |
Show
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Boston took three of four from the Heat in the 2011-12 regular season, including a 115-107 victory in Miami in which Rondo piled up 18 points and 15 assists. That snapped a five-game losing streak in Miami. Over the past 10 seasons, the defending NBA champions are 7-3 SU but only 2-8 ATS in the season opener the following season. Even more surprising is the fact that reigning NBA champs have failed to cover on opening night in each of the past six seasons. The Mavericks, Lakers (twice), Celtics, Spurs and Heat have all fell victims to the ATS hangover. Take the points with Boston tonight.
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10-30-12 |
Washington Wizards v. Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5 |
Top |
84-94 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 40 m |
Show
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A pair of young teams looking to improve upon last year's disappointing campaigns clash to open the season, but only one will have its star point guard running the show when the Washington Wizards travel to Cleveland to start a new campaign against the Cavaliers. Kyrie Irving, the 2011 top pick, is expected to start for Cleveland despite being listed day-to-day after having four wisdom teeth removed last week. The Wizards will be without 2010 No. 1 overall pick John Wall, who is expected to miss the first month of the season with a stress injury in his left knee. I
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06-21-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. Miami Heat OVER 193.5 |
Top |
106-121 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 11 m |
Show
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We have seen some wide open basketball in the series and that will continue tonight. The Over is 8-1-1 in Heat last 10 games playing on 1 day rest and is 8-3 in Heat last 11 playoff games as a favorite. The Over is 4-0-1 in Thunder last 5 games playing on 1 day rest and the Over is 6-2 in Thunder last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Play is on Over the total.
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06-21-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder +3.5 v. Miami Heat |
Top |
106-121 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 11 m |
Show
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Oklahoma City has scored 96 points or more in eight of its nine road playoff games and I see them scoring even more tonight. The pressure is on the Heat and while I don
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06-19-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder +3.5 v. Miami Heat |
Top |
98-104 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 8 m |
Show
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Have the Thunder played their best game yet? I don
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06-17-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder +4.5 v. Miami Heat |
Top |
85-91 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 50 m |
Show
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The NBA Finals shift to South Beach as the Miami Heat entertain the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 on Sunday night. Here in game three I am looking for the Thunder to come out and play their best game of this series. The Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game and are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 2 days rest. The Heat are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 NBA Championship games. The Thunder are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Miami and I
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06-17-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. Miami Heat OVER 193 |
Top |
85-91 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 50 m |
Show
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The Over is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Over is 4-0 in Heat last 4 games following a S.U. win. I see value in this total that is a bit lower than it should be based on the defensive play of Miami at home. In what will turn out to be and close game I
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06-14-12 |
Miami Heat v. Oklahoma City Thunder -5.5 |
Top |
100-96 |
Loss |
-103 |
8 h 21 m |
Show
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Game one went just the way I thought it would and here tonight in game two I don
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06-14-12 |
Miami Heat v. Oklahoma City Thunder UNDER 196.5 |
Top |
100-96 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 21 m |
Show
|
Game one slipped over the total by 3 to 3
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06-12-12 |
Miami Heat v. Oklahoma City Thunder -5 |
Top |
94-105 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 46 m |
Show
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The Heat, forced to fight back to beat Boston in seven games in the Eastern Conference finals, could be at a disadvantage in the NBA Finals opener. The Thunder had more time to rest after taking out San Antonio, the West's top seed, in six games. OKC is 8-0 at home in the playoffs this year. OKC sprinted through the West by sweeping last year's champ Dallas, taking the L.A. Lakers in five games and finishing off the Spurs in six, three teams that are responsible for 10 of the last 13 NBA titles. The Heat are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 playoff games as an underdog. The Thunder are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 vs. Eastern Conference. Game one goes to the Thunder at home.
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06-12-12 |
Miami Heat v. Oklahoma City Thunder OVER 196 |
Top |
94-105 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 46 m |
Show
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The 2012 NBA finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder will be one of the most fast-paced matchups in recent memory. The two superstar-laden teams begin the championship Tuesday night in Oklahoma City. The Over is 42-15-1 in Thunder last 58 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. The Over is 5-1 in Heat last 6 overall and the Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Oklahoma City. In what will be an up and down game take the Over.
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06-09-12 |
Boston Celtics +8 v. Miami Heat |
Top |
88-101 |
Loss |
-101 |
8 h 53 m |
Show
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LeBron James had a game for the ages with 45 points and 15 rebounds as visiting Miami staved off elimination and tied the Eastern Conference finals at 3-3. We now prepare for one of the most anticipated Game 7s in recent history as the Heat try to advance to their second straight final. I think the Celtics will forget about game 6 and bring a full effort here. Although they may fall short of winning this game and getting to the finals I see them getting the cover. The Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. The Celtics are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a S.U. loss. The Celtics are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings and are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
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06-07-12 |
Miami Heat v. Boston Celtics +2 |
Top |
98-79 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 40 m |
Show
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Boston has won three consecutive games to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals as its veteran group seemingly finds an extra competitive gear when needed. The Heat are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. The Celtics are 16-5-2 ATS in their last 23 games as a home underdog. Miami has lost 15 of its last 16 games in Boston and I see the Celtics getting the hard fought victory tonight and end Miami
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06-06-12 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Oklahoma City Thunder -5 |
Top |
99-107 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 48 m |
Show
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After making history with a 20-game winning streak, the San Antonio Spurs will see their season become history tonight at the hands of the Thunder. OKC has now won 7 straight and I don
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06-05-12 |
Boston Celtics +8 v. Miami Heat |
Top |
94-90 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 44 m |
Show
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The Eastern Conference finals are now a best-of-3 series as the Miami Heat host the Boston Celtics. The pressure is clearly on Miami to come out and win this game but look for the Celtics to continue to outplay them as they have in 12 of the 16 quarters of action. Miami is holding out hope that forward Chris Bosh can return and if he does I don
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06-04-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. San Antonio Spurs OVER 202 |
Top |
108-103 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 19 m |
Show
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OKC now has their big men involved in the scoring and that will continue to produce them points to go along with Kevin Durant. The Spurs will have Tim Duncan step up here and get his team to the basket. The Over is 8-2 in Thunder last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. The Over is 24-9 in Spurs last 33 games following a S.U. loss and the Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. My money is on Over the total.
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06-04-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder +5 v. San Antonio Spurs |
Top |
108-103 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 19 m |
Show
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San Antonio has not lost three consecutive games this season but the pressure is clearly on them tonight here at home. I expect this game to be played very close to the vest and I like OKC plus the points. The Spurs are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 playoff games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. The Thunder are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
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06-03-12 |
Miami Heat v. Boston Celtics +2 |
Top |
91-93 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 46 m |
Show
|
The Boston Celtics attempt to even the best-of-7 Eastern Conference finals at 2-2 when they host the Miami Heat. LeBron James has been sensational for Miami with three 30-point games in the series but teammate Dwyane Wade has been inconsistent. I see the Celtics just wanting this game more and again they should get some home cooking from the ref
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06-02-12 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Oklahoma City Thunder -3.5 |
Top |
103-109 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 11 m |
Show
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The Thunder played a great game here at home the other night and I see them coming out again here in game four with a hard fought victory to even the series. While the Spurs will have a better night shooting the ball I see OKC being able to continue to get out and run which will lead them to the win and tie up this series. The Spurs are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 playoff games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. The Thunder are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 playoff games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
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06-01-12 |
Miami Heat v. Boston Celtics -2.5 |
Top |
91-101 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 12 m |
Show
|
Similar to last night
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05-31-12 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Oklahoma City Thunder -4 |
Top |
82-102 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 21 m |
Show
|
No question the Spurs have handled this young OKC team in the first two games at home, but tonight
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05-30-12 |
Boston Celtics v. Miami Heat -7 |
Top |
111-115 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 22 m |
Show
|
A tired Boston squad struggled with Miami
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05-29-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. San Antonio Spurs OVER 202 |
Top |
111-120 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 48 m |
Show
|
The Spurs roared back to erase a nine-point, fourth-quarter deficit in the Western Conference finals opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Three-time league scoring champ Kevin Durant got little help at least until it was too late
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05-27-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. San Antonio Spurs OVER 204 |
Top |
98-101 |
Loss |
-102 |
7 h 30 m |
Show
|
This is going to be a great series to watch in what I believe are the two best teams in the NBA. The Spurs can score in bunches and have been one of the highest scoring teams in the league. When it comes to OKC we know when their shooter are hot they also score in bunches. In what will be a good game here to open the series I
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05-24-12 |
Miami Heat v. Indiana Pacers +3 |
Top |
105-93 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 27 m |
Show
|
The Heat have handled the Pacers with two crushing defeats in games 4 and 5 but I expect Indiana to put that behind them and put forth a full effort here in game 6. For the Pacers both Danny Granger and David West are a little banged up but will play. The Heat will be without Chris Bosh of course and now Udonis Haslem will sit for his one game suspension. Look for the Pacers to push this series back to Miami for a game 7. The underdog is 26-12-1 ATS in the last 39 meetings.
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05-23-12 |
Boston Celtics v. Philadelphia 76ers -1 |
Top |
75-82 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 16 m |
Show
|
I like Philly here as neither team has won consecutive games in the series. The 76ers rebounded impressively after losing by 16 points earlier in the series. The Home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Celtics are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia. In what should come down to a very close game I
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05-22-12 |
Indiana Pacers +6.5 v. Miami Heat |
Top |
83-115 |
Loss |
-102 |
6 h 9 m |
Show
|
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade simply went off on the Pacers in game four. While here in game five we know they will be a force but I just don
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05-21-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Oklahoma City Thunder -7.5 |
Top |
90-106 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 4 m |
Show
|
The Thunder are on a high following their stunning comeback and are a win away from returning to the Western Conference finals. After the Lakers let game four slip away in the 4th quarter I think they are done tonight. OKC knows that the Spurs are now waiting for them and will put forth a full effort and want to end this series tonight. The Lakers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 playoff games as an underdog. The Favorite is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings. I am laying the points with OKC.
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05-21-12 |
Philadelphia 76ers v. Boston Celtics -5 |
Top |
85-101 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 20 m |
Show
|
The Celtics let a win slip away back in Philly for Game Four, but still own home court advantage. I look for the Celtics to come out strong on their home court tonight, and continue to shut down a Philly offense that only shot 38% in their last game, and less than 41% from the floor in each of their last three games. Boston is a much better team here at home (28-10 straight up), and have the experience to win big games. The 76ers are 10-22 ATS in their last 32 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. The Celtics are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. loss and get my money tonight.
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05-20-12 |
San Antonio Spurs -7.5 v. Los Angeles Clippers |
Top |
102-99 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 8 m |
Show
|
This Spurs team is remarkable in that no game is out of reach for them. After their comeback win yesterday this series is over. The Spurs will want to end the series today and rest up for OKC in the West finals. The Spurs are 14-3 ATS in the last 17 meetings and are 39-10-4 ATS in their last 53 games overall. Clippers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 playoff games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. Tough to lay this number on the road in the playoffs but I
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05-20-12 |
Miami Heat v. Indiana Pacers +2.5 |
Top |
101-93 |
Loss |
-110 |
3 h 8 m |
Show
|
For me the Miami Heat have been overrated all season long. They did not have a great road record this season and got blown out here in game three. While this game will be much closer then the other day I still do not see the Heat coming away with a victory. The Heat are shooting 5 for 42 (11.9 percent) from 3-point range in the series. Indiana has won its last three playoff games at home by an average of 17.3 points. The Pacers will put forth a full effort and come out winners today.
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05-19-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder -1 v. Los Angeles Lakers |
Top |
103-100 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 10 m |
Show
|
The Lakers were able to hold off the Thunder last night but I don
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05-19-12 |
San Antonio Spurs -5 v. Los Angeles Clippers |
Top |
96-86 |
Win
|
100 |
2 h 11 m |
Show
|
All-Stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin are both not at 100% and it has shown. The Clippers are just out matched in this series and I expect the Spurs to pull out this game three on the road. The Spurs are 14-2-2 ATS in their last 18 games following a SU win of more than 10 points. The Clippers are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. Spurs are 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. I
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05-18-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. Los Angeles Lakers -2.5 |
Top |
96-99 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 29 m |
Show
|
We all know the Lakers choked game two away the other day but if they are to get a win in this series tonight is the night. I am looking for Kobe and company to step up tonight and fight and claw their way to a victory. The Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. The Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
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05-18-12 |
Boston Celtics v. Philadelphia 76ers -1.5 |
Top |
83-92 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 60 m |
Show
|
The Celtics had an easy time of it here in Philly in game three; tonight I do not expect the same. The 76ers will come out with fire and play much better defense here in game four. Philly Starters Spencer Hawes, Evan Turner and Elton Brand were a combined 4-for-24 shooting and totaled just 11 points in game three and that will not be the case tonight. Philadelphia had won four consecutive home playoff games before Boston
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05-17-12 |
Los Angeles Clippers +10.5 v. San Antonio Spurs |
Top |
88-105 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 47 m |
Show
|
Clippers star Chris Paul had a very bad game one and that will not happen again here in game two. While the Spurs have been spectacular they may just come out a little flat in this spot. The Clippers will hang tough in this game two and keep it closer than the double digit spread. The Clippers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss.
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05-17-12 |
Miami Heat v. Indiana Pacers +2 |
Top |
75-94 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 7 m |
Show
|
This is not the same Miami team without Chris Bosh in the lineup, which is why Indiana was able to steal Game 2 on the road. The Miami supporting cast was not able to pick up enough of the slack, leaving James and Dwyane Wade to handle the bulk of the scoring and that is not a good sign for the Heat. The Heat are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Indiana is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog. While the public is on Miami, I
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05-16-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Oklahoma City Thunder -8 |
Top |
75-77 |
Loss |
-104 |
7 h 53 m |
Show
|
Lots of people are looking for the Lakers to regroup after the beating they took in game one. Not me. I feel the Thunder will keep pushing the Lakers around here at home and their offense will continue to shoot the ball at a high percentage. The game one rout gave a chance for both teams to rest starts in the 4th quarter but the Thunder have all the momentum. The Lakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 playoff games as an underdog and are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Oklahoma City. The Favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
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05-16-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Oklahoma City Thunder OVER 195.5 |
Top |
75-77 |
Loss |
-107 |
7 h 52 m |
Show
|
The Over is 40-14-1 in Thunder last 55 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. The Over is 8-2 in Lakers last 10 games playing on 1 days rest and the Over is 28-12 in Lakers last 40 vs. Western Conference. Look for the Thunder to continue pushing the pace and for the Lakers to shoot better here then in game one. Take the Over.
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05-15-12 |
Los Angeles Clippers +11 v. San Antonio Spurs |
Top |
92-108 |
Loss |
-104 |
9 h 32 m |
Show
|
The Spurs tied for the league's best home record (28-5), but Los Angeles won twice on the road in dispatching Memphis, including a victory in Game 7. The Spurs do come in rested while Memphis has had just one day to regroup. While its tough to go against this Spurs team my feeling is the Clippers will bring a full effort in game one and keep this one somewhat close. I
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05-15-12 |
Indiana Pacers +7 v. Miami Heat |
Top |
78-75 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 51 m |
Show
|
The Heat will be without the services of forward Chris Bosh, who is out indefinitely after an MRI revealed an abdominal strain. This will help the Pacers offense and should lead to more points in the paint for them. Miami will no doubt step it up without Bosh but my feeling is this will be a tight game. Look for Indiana
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05-14-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Oklahoma City Thunder -7.5 |
Top |
90-119 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 34 m |
Show
|
I feel like the Thunder are going to come out and just beat up the Lakers here in game one. OKC has been resting while the Lakers had to battle Denver for 7 games. The Lakers will no doubt have tired legs while the Thunder will get out and run on their defense. I am not saying this will be an easy series for the Thunder, but they roll here in game one and make a statement to this aging Lakers team.
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05-14-12 |
Philadelphia 76ers +5 v. Boston Celtics |
Top |
82-81 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 4 m |
Show
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Boston trailed most of Game 1 and had to overcome a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to record a 92-91 victory. The 76ers would like to tie the series before it shifts to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4 after winning both home games against Boston in the regular season. I feel the 76ers will continue to give Boston problems with their defense. This game two comes down to the final minute and I
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05-12-12 |
Denver Nuggets +5.5 v. Los Angeles Lakers |
Top |
87-96 |
Loss |
-104 |
9 h 29 m |
Show
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This point spread seems right on to me but I am willing to take the points with the Nuggets as I feel the Lakers will get the close win but not cover the number here at home. The Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 playoff games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. The Nuggets are 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Los Angeles. The Lakers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
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05-12-12 |
Philadelphia 76ers v. Boston Celtics -5 |
Top |
91-92 |
Loss |
-106 |
7 h 60 m |
Show
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05-11-12 |
Memphis Grizzlies -1.5 v. Los Angeles Clippers |
Top |
90-88 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 23 m |
Show
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The health of Paul (hip) and Griffin (knee) will be the overriding storyline as Los Angeles looks to wrap up the series and avoid a return trip to Memphis for a potential Game 7. As of Friday afternoon, both were listed as game-time decisions. My educated guess is both will play but may not be effective. Memphis staved off elimination with another dominant performance for most of three quarters before wilting and seeing a 24-point lead dwindle to six in game five in which they did end up winning by 12. Memphis is a tough team and I feel they will get the win on the road here and head back home for a game seven. Memphis is 10-3 ATS after allowing 85 points or less while the LA Clippers are 18-35 ATS vs. Southwest Division opponents.
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05-10-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Denver Nuggets -1 |
Top |
96-113 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 48 m |
Show
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A spectacular barrage of late 3-pointers by Kobe Bryant overshadowed a remarkably lackluster effort by Los Angeles in Game 5, and that was at home. Tonight in Denver I see the Nuggets being able to get out and run and control the tempo. With lots of round one series already in the books I see this series going to game 7 back in L.A. The Lakers are 9-19 ATS in their last 28 games overall while The Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall.
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