05-10-15 |
Cleveland Cavaliers v. Chicago Bulls +1.5 |
Top |
86-84 |
Loss |
-101 |
9 h 30 m |
Show
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Cleveland at Chicago 3:30 ET Bulls (+) over Cavaliers- I don't know if you can tell but the Cleveland Cavaliers even with LeBron James loo different to me. Jimmy Butler has put the defensive clamps on James and the rest of the squad just can't pick-up the slack. It's like Ying and Yang the way the Bulls win with Derek Rose making big shots and hasn't actually played that well in the series. Kyrie Irving was horrible in Game 3 shooting 3-of-13 from the floor and now they claim he has a sore foot. Ever notice how losers manage to come up with 'lame' excuses after a loss of poor performance (see Manny Pacquiao). Pau Gasol may be on the sidelines for this one (he truly is hurt) and his replacement will be Taj Gibson who plays better defense. Look for Noah who is averaging 2.7 points and is just 3-for-16 shooting to emerge. Take CHICAGO!
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05-09-15 |
Golden State Warriors v. Memphis Grizzlies +5 |
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89-99 |
Win
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100 |
13 h 49 m |
Show
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Golden State at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- We are all award how effective Golden State has been during the regular season setting a number of team franchise records for wins and winning personal awards but this is the Playoffs and things have a way of evening out. Memphis has played well at home home going 4-0-1 ATS in their last five as hosts while the Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss. Tony Allen famed for his defense has been giving Klay Thompson fits (3-of-11 from 3-point range with nine turnovers). Take the GRIZZLIES!
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05-09-15 |
Atlanta Hawks -4 v. Washington Wizards |
Top |
101-103 |
Loss |
-105 |
18 h 16 m |
Show
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Atlanta at Washington 5:00 ET Wizards (+) over Hawks- After sweeping the regular season series Atlanta is 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and the availability of Washington's John Wall will be sidelined but the Wizards still have Bradley Beal who is averaging 24 points in the series and Wal will be replaced by Ramon Sessions who has 21 points in his last effort. Even though the Hawks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six following a ATS win they are just 3-12-1 in their last 16 Conference Semifinals games. But, the kicker is that the Wizards are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games overall and they are 31-12 straight-up at home. Take WIZARDS!
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05-08-15 |
Houston Rockets +4.5 v. Los Angeles Clippers |
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99-124 |
Loss |
-105 |
14 h 53 m |
Show
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Houston at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Rockets (+) over Clippers- The Clippers have covered two straight with Chris Paul and it appears he will be sidelined for Game 3 in Los Angeles. Houston came from behind in the second half Wednesday night as they set franchise record for free throws made (42) and attempted (64) as James Harden scored 32 points. Blake Griffin once again was the center of the Clippers game plan with 34 points and 15 rebounds but once again fell short in the fourth quarter. Houston's Dwight Howard balanced Griffin's performance with 24 points, 16 rebounds and four blocked shots in Game 2 and once again this one should come down to the final buzzer. Take the ROCKETS!
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05-06-15 |
Los Angeles Clippers v. Houston Rockets -6.5 |
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109-115 |
Loss |
-109 |
13 h 1 m |
Show
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L.A. Clippers at Houston 9:30 ET Rockets (+) over Clippers- I mentioned in my write-up of Game 1 of this series that Los Angeles might be better off if Chris Paul doesn't play and I looked like a genie as Austin Rivers had 17 points and pressured James Harden into nine turnovers. Although Harden had 'just' 20 points he did have 12 assists but was not on his game, tonight I expect him to explode along with Dwight Howard after his 22 point, 10 rebound and five steal performance. The rest of the Rockets need to pick up the slack and I expect they will tonight. A second loss at home to open this series may put Houston in a hole that they couldn't recover from. The points will be difficult to overcome but the Rockets are the side. Take HOUSTON!
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05-06-15 |
Chicago Bulls v. Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5 |
Top |
91-106 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 30 m |
Show
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Chicago at Cleveland 7:10 ET Cavaliers (+) over Bulls- In Game 1 of this playoff series where the Bulls were never seriously threatened they held the lead for the full 48 minutes the first playoff game in the last 85 where the Cavaliers didn't have a lead at any time during the game. Without Kevin Love and J.R. Smith for one more game Lebron James will have to step-up him game for Cleveland to get over the rejuvenated Bulls. James had 19 points, 15 rebounds, three steals and nine assists in Game 1 but it wasn't enough as he will have to pick up the scoring load. Those numbers would be impressive for most others but most feel that James was responsible for the 99-92 defeat. This time the Cavaliers get it done. Take CLEVELAND!
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05-05-15 |
Washington Wizards v. Atlanta Hawks -6 |
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90-106 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 31 m |
Show
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Washington at Atlanta Hawks (-) over Wizards- well, if the zig-zag theory (Taking the loser of Game 1 in Game 2) is to hold, now is that time to take advantage and take Atlanta. The odds-makers increased the points spread here as they are expecting money to come on the Hawks. But, it has not shown up yet. Washington has now won and covered five straight in the playoffs and are 8-1 on the road the past two postseasons including three straight in the 2015 playoffs. The Wizards held Atlanta to 35 second half points in Game 1 after the Hawks scored 63 in the first half and held a 12-point lead in the third quarter. This time around the Hawks complete the task. Take ATLANTA!
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05-04-15 |
Chicago Bulls v. Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5 |
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99-92 |
Loss |
-111 |
10 h 59 m |
Show
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Chicago at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Bulls- This is the Playoff series in the East that most have been wanting to see and here it is but with a slight tarnish as the Cavaliers will be without two main clogs. Kevin Love is down for the rest of the season and J.R Smith will miss two games after being suspended from actions in the final game against Boston. Cleveland won three of four regular season meetings while the Bulls are coming off their most lopsided win (120-66) of the year over Milwaukee. Chicago may have Derek Rose back but the Cavaliers have LeBron James. Take CLEVELAND!
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05-03-15 |
Washington Wizards v. Atlanta Hawks -5 |
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104-98 |
Loss |
-107 |
4 h 32 m |
Show
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Washington at Atlanta 1:05 ET Hawks (-) over Wizards- The Washington Wizards who were 0-3 against Toronto in the regular season were the only team to not only win their playoff series 4-0 but went 4-0 ATS in the process defeating the Raptors. The No. 1 seed Atlanta Hawks eliminated the Brooklyn Nets in six games after setting a franchise record with 60 wins during the regular season. Atlanta won three of the four meetings this year including both games in Atlanta and are 4-0-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take ATLANTA!
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05-01-15 |
Atlanta Hawks -3.5 v. Brooklyn Nets |
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111-87 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 49 m |
Show
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Atlanta at Brooklyn 8:00 ET Hawks (-) over Nets- The Hawks were good to us last time out as the closed with a rush and covered the -9 with a 107-97 win over the upstart Nets. Brooklyn is weakened by the inconsistent play of point guard Deron Williams who had only five-points in Game 5 with a 2-8 shooting performance after scoring 35 points in the Nets Game 4 win. The Hawks had a 2-0 lead in the series before dropping both game in Brooklyn but are ready to close out the series here. Take ATLANTA!
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04-30-15 |
Chicago Bulls v. Milwaukee Bucks +4 |
Top |
120-66 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 11 m |
Show
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Chicago at Milwaukee 7:00 ET Bucks (+) over Bulls- The Milwaukee Bucks may be down 3-2 to the No. 3 seeded Chicago Bulls but they have all the momentum after winning the last two contests as they have shutdown Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler who are 10-41 shooting. Jason Kidd has this team believing and playing all-out despite being down 3-0 in this series. The emergence of Michael Carter-Williams who was traded from the 76ers to the Bucks in mid-season has had a huge impact transforming Milwaukee's offense. Not that a trend like this should matter except maybe it's payday but the Bucks are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 Thursday games, regardless it's MILWAUKEE!
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04-29-15 |
Brooklyn Nets v. Atlanta Hawks -8.5 |
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97-107 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 17 m |
Show
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Brooklyn at Atlanta 7:00 ET Hawks over Nets- Do you believe that we saw the real Deron Williams in Game four as he busted out with 35 points Monday in the Nets 120-115 overtime win? Well, I don't! Even in the loss Atlanta dominated the board out-rebounding Brooklyn 55-40 but just could make any shots. This time around in familiar surroundings I expect Kyle Korver who is 4-of-18 from 3-point range the past two games in Brooklyn to return to form at home. Take ATLANTA!
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04-27-15 |
Atlanta Hawks v. Brooklyn Nets +4.5 |
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115-120 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 33 m |
Show
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Atlanta at Brooklyn 7:00 ET Nets (+) over Hawks- The eighth-seeded Nets have a chance to even the series against the best in the East as they host the Atlanta Hawks in Brooklyn Monday night. Brooklyn is still waiting for their all-nothing playoff guard Deron Williams (2-for-15 from the floor) who watched the final 16 minutes from the bench to play well in a meaningful game. The Nets beat the Hawks for the first time this season after six straight losses and they liked the experience enough to repeat it once again tonight. Take BROOKLYN!
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04-26-15 |
Houston Rockets v. Dallas Mavericks +3 |
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109-121 |
Win
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100 |
13 h 40 m |
Show
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Houston at Dallas 9:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Rockets- The Dallas Mavericks are in a tough spot, not only are they down 0-3 in this series but they are crying about the called from officials and they is a sure sign of a team that has lost their confidence. The Mavs are hurting with injuries and even a career playoff high by Monta Ellis could bail them out against this rejuvenated Rockets club. With Dwight Howard's return they have become a true contender in the West. One thing though Dallas does have the heart to rebound and pull off a victory here. Take the MAVERICKS!
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04-26-15 |
Toronto Raptors v. Washington Wizards -5.5 |
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94-125 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 13 m |
Show
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Toronto at Washington 6:30 ET Wizards (-) over Raptors- The Washington Wizards are not only beating up Toronto physically on the court but verbally as well as Paul Pierce continue to shoot barbs as well a three's. No team has ever recovered from a 3-0 playoff deficit in the NBA and the Raptors are not about to be the first. Pierce has made 10-of-18 3-pointers in the series and his playoff experience has bolstered the Wizards who are playing their nest ball of the season right now. The Raptors who started the season as one of the hottest teams in the NBA have slipped going 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall. Take WASHINGTON!
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04-26-15 |
Los Angeles Clippers +6.5 v. San Antonio Spurs |
Top |
114-105 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 13 m |
Show
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L.A. Clippers at San Antonio 3:30 ET Clippers (+) over Spurs- Really now, did you see the Clippers performance in Game 3 at when they scored all of 73 points, when Chris Paul who I am tried of hearing is the best point guard in the NBA couldn't even start on the Spurs and has yet to play 'big' in a game that matters. Los Angeles aims to come out with a renewed focus on Sunday and it's hard to believe that they wouldn't be focused in any of these playoff games. In spite of their embarrassing defeat the Clippers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine road games while the Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last five games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. In a 'must' situation Los Angeles will come to play. Take the CLIPPERS!
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04-25-15 |
Memphis Grizzlies v. Portland Trailblazers -2.5 |
Top |
115-109 |
Loss |
-109 |
14 h 55 m |
Show
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Memphis at Portland 10:30 ET Trailblazers (-) over Grizzlies- The Trailblazers have now lost six in-a-row straight-up and are facing a team in Memphis that is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games against teams with winning records. Portland is pretty bang-up with injuries taking their toll as they are 0-5 ATS in their last five against teams with winning records. As a matter of fact the trends are so back when looking at the Blazers the only positive I find is that the home team is 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings and the favorite is also 4-1 ATS. But, one one of those games has bee played in Portland as the Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in their last six in Portland. So why has Vegas made the Trailblazers a favorite here? Well, because it's now or never for them and I expect the number to drop by tipoff. Take PORTLAND!
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04-25-15 |
Golden State Warriors -7 v. New Orleans Pelicans |
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109-98 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 29 m |
Show
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Golden State at New Orleans 8:00 ET Warriors (-) over Pelicans- New Orleans must have come to the realization that they just don't have what it take to win games down the stretch as they totally 'choked' blowing a 20-point 4th quarter lead in Game 3 Thursday night. They looked and played scared as they threw up 3-pointer after 3-pointer and never even tried to get the ball inside to Davis. The Pelicans have blown a number of games during the regular season in the finals quarter as they just don't shoot free throw well under pressure. The Warriors on another winning steak have won seven straight as Curry and Thompson just keep applying the pressure. New Orleans is in a funk and the Warriors will win going away. Take GOLDEN STATE!
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04-25-15 |
Atlanta Hawks v. Brooklyn Nets +2.5 |
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83-91 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 34 m |
Show
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Atlanta at Brooklyn 3:00 ET Nets (+) over Hawks- There a number of things that bother me about the Nets (not just that they really aren't that good) and one of my concerns is that they were only 16-23-2 ATS at home this season while Atlanta was 24-15 ATS on the road. Now, another thought is here is a team that 'covered' the two road playoff games in Atlanta and now they are an underdog at home. (As they should be) The pressure is on Nets guard Deron Williams as he was called out before they playoffs and has failed miserably going 6-18 from the field and just not having any positive impact. He had a wide open 12-footer to tie with second left and wasn't even close although he said it 'felt good' when it left his hand. (It never had a chance). Look for the Nets to respond at home and pull off the upset win here. Take BROOKLYN!
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04-24-15 |
Los Angeles Clippers +4.5 v. San Antonio Spurs |
Top |
73-100 |
Loss |
-107 |
14 h 42 m |
Show
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L.A. Clippers at San Antonio 9:30 ET Clippers (+) over Spurs- 'We' are 2-0 in this series with two Megabuck Best Bet winners and I'm coming with another winner here. After the way Blake Griffin and the Clippers blew the final :12 seconds to allow San Antonio to extend the game into over time most probably feel the Spurs are in the driver seat. Los Angeles is 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 road games including 5-1-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Granted the Spurs have been great at home and overall the last six weeks but the have an ailing Tony Parker and will be replaced with playing time for the legend Patty Mills. The Spurs had won 11 straight opening playoff series games with the last opening loss coming against Memphis in 2011 a series they lost. Take the CLIPPERS!
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04-24-15 |
Toronto Raptors +4 v. Washington Wizards |
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99-106 |
Loss |
-105 |
12 h 11 m |
Show
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Toronto at Washington 8:00 ET Wizards (-) over Raptors- I'm sure all the trends will say that the Raptors are the side here as they are down 0-2 and have their backs against the wall against a lower seed. But, I just don't see it. Washington is 29-12 at home while Toronto is 22-19 (20-20 ATS) on the road and they are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games while the Wizards are 7-3 ATS in their last 10. Toronto is 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games against a team with a winning record and Washington is 8-2-1 ATS following an ATS win. The Wizards are putting it together and the Raptors are falling apart. Take WASHINGTON!
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04-24-15 |
Houston Rockets v. Dallas Mavericks +1 |
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130-128 |
Loss |
-105 |
11 h 16 m |
Show
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Houston at Dallas 7:05 ET Mavericks over Rockets- This looks like an impossible side as the Mavericks have lost Tyson Chandler for the season and Rajon Rondo is done playing for Dallas. The claim Rondo has a back injury but we we all know that bringing him to run the Mavericks has been a disaster as they averaging less points with his poor shooting and refusal to listen to any coaching. Believe it or not Dallas will be better without Rondo as the team as a whole couldn't stand him with his ego and terrible play in the clutch. Somehow, this team will show what kind of professionals they are and get it done tonight. Take the MAVERICKS!
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