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06-25-21 | Hawks +8 v. Bucks | Top | 91-125 | Loss | -103 | 21 h 36 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* HAWKS @ BUCKS GAME 2 BOOKIE BREAKER This was my write-up for picking the Hawks in Game 1: "I must admit that I was quite surprised to see the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in a playoff series, but now they have my attention. After Atlanta's outrigh win in the opener, are we now supposed to fear the deer and back the Bucks in a blowout? Yes and no IMO. While a desperate Milwaukee team should win this one straigth up, this is still way too many to give Atlanta.
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06-17-21 | Nets +5.5 v. Bucks | Top | 89-104 | Loss | -102 | 15 h 21 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NETS @ BUCKS GAME 6 NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Brooklyn Nets closed last game as a 1.5-point underdog, but managed to steal the win despite getting only five points from James Harden in 45 minutes in his first game back from injury. Kevin Durant carried the team with 49 points, 10 assists and 17 boards in 48 minutes, and I think he'll get more help from Harden in this one. The Bucks are a tough opponent, but note that they're only 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite and the Nets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. I'm well happy to take the points on with Brooklyn here in Game 6, and I would also recommend sprinkling a little something on the moneyline. 10* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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06-16-21 | Clippers v. Jazz -2.5 | Top | 119-111 | Loss | -112 | 13 h 53 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* CLIPPERS @ JAZZ NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The LA Clippers tied the series with a couple of wins at home, but they've yet to win at Utah. Clippers' star Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss Game 5 against the Jazz tonight with a knee injury suffered in game 4. I expect to see an extremely fired up Utah team here after a couple of blowout losses on the road. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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06-14-21 | 76ers -3 v. Hawks | Top | 100-103 | Loss | -114 | 15 h 11 m | Show |
SIXERS @ HAWKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Philadelphia 76ers dropped the opener of this second-round series against the Hawks, but they've bounced back with a pair of convincing triumphs, including a 127-111 win here at State Farm Arena on Friday. The 76ers are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a road favorite, and I doubt homecourt will be of much help for Atlanta in this one. Philadelphia star Joel Embiid is listed as questionable, but that's been the case for pretty much every game and there's no way they sit him for this one. "I'm OK," Embiid said. "I'm standing up, I'm walking. I finished the game. I'm going to keep getting back up. I'm going to keep fighting. That's been me since I started playing basketball, so I'm going to keep fighting. That's been my motto. Whatever happens, get back up and keep it going." The Hawks caught the Sixers off guard in Game 1, but that's not happening again. With Brooklyn and Milwaukee mired in what's guaranteed to be at least a six-game series, I expect the Sixers to want to close this one out ASAP to give themselves as big of a rest advantage as possible for the Eastern Conference Finals. 10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. |
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06-13-21 | Suns -3 v. Nuggets | Top | 125-118 | Win | 100 | 20 h 48 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* SUNS @ NUGGETS GAME 4 NBA BOOKIE BREAKER Each of the first three games of this series has ended with lopsided scores favoring Phoenix. I like the Suns to close out the series ASAP in order to give themselves maximum time to rest and heal up for a Western Conference Finals series against either the Clippers or the Jazz. Without Jamal Murray, the Nuggets' backcourt is at a significant disadvantage to the Suns' backcourt duo of Paul and Devin Booker. Nuggets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog. Suns are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. 10* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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06-10-21 | Clippers v. Jazz -3 | Top | 111-117 | Win | 100 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
NBA WEST GAME OF THE WEEK | CLIPPERS @ JAZZ GAME 2 MAJOR WAGER The Utah Jazz won the opener of this second-round playoffs series by three points, the exact point-spread the books are hanging for Game 2. The Jazz managed to get the win despite a slow start and not playing all the well overall, and their bench contributed with only 23 points, of which Jordan Clarkson had 18. I expect a much faster start and better performance from the Jazz tonight as they look to consolidate their homecourt advantage before the series move to LA. Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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06-08-21 | Hawks v. 76ers -5 | Top | 102-118 | Win | 100 | 14 h 48 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* HAWKS @ SIXERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Atlanta Hawks came flying out of the gate in Game 1. The final result of 128-124 for the Hawks is misleading as they held a double-digit lead for most of the game, but the fact that Philly came back and made it as close as they did is a sign of things to come IMO. I fully expect the Sixers to be on their toes from the get-go in this one and put a real beating on the Hawks to to tie the score. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 76ers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss. 76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. 10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. |
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06-07-21 | Nuggets v. Suns -4.5 | Top | 105-122 | Win | 100 | 16 h 7 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NUGGETS @ SUNS GAME 1 NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Phoenix Suns closed out their first-round series against the reigning NBA champs LA Lakers with a dominant performance in a game they led from start to finish. Now they'll take on a Denver team that has had some time to heal up from a tough six-game series against the Blazers, but I don't think the Nuggets can match the intensity of the home team here in the opener of this series. Note that the Nuggets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest while the Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 playoff games as a favorite. Denver won the last two regular season meetings here at Suns Arena, but those games took place back in January. and the Suns are playing at a different level now. 10* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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06-06-21 | Hawks v. 76ers -2.5 | Top | 128-124 | Loss | -109 | 14 h 37 m | Show |
NBA GAME OF THE WEEK | HAWKS @ 76ERS GAME 1 *BEST BET* The Atlanta Hawks are coming off an impressive first-round series against the Knicks, but they'll face a much tougher test here in the second round. Sure, injured Joel Embiid will be a huge miss for the Sixers, but they have good depth and other players that can step up. I have Philadelphia as the better team on both ends of the floor even without Embiid. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite. Hawks are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia. 10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. |
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06-05-21 | Bucks v. Nets -3.5 | Top | 107-115 | Win | 100 | 17 h 49 m | Show |
NBA GAME OF THE WEEK | BUCKS @ NETS EASTERN CONF *BEST BET* We have only one NBA game tipping off on Saturday, but what a game it is with the Milwaukee Bucks visiting the Brooklyn Nets for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semi-finals series. The Bucks are undefeated in the playoffs following a four-game sweep of last year's NBA finalists Miami, but this was a very different Heat team. Note that the Bucks are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog while the Nets are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite and 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. Sure, the Nets dropped a game against Boston in their first-round series, but they dominated the other four. While Milwaukee won two of three regular season meetings, note that one member of Brooklyn's star trio (Durant, Harden and Irving) sat out in those games. Now they're all fit, and I don't see the Bucks keeping up with the scoring. 10* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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06-03-21 | Nuggets v. Blazers -5 | Top | 126-115 | Loss | -103 | 14 h 49 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NUGGETS @ BLAZERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Denver Nuggets are in pull position as they have a chance to close out the series and advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs. I don't think the Portland Trail Blazers are ready to give up just yet though. The Blazers showed amazing grit last time out as they battled back from an early 22-point hole, and the game needed not only one but two overtime periods to decide a winner. The Nuggets eventually came though as a home favorite, but note that they're 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. Trail Blazers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. I fully expect the do-or-die Blazers to take this one and force a Game 7. 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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06-02-21 | Mavs v. Clippers -7 | Top | 105-100 | Loss | -108 | 13 h 7 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* MAVS @ CLIPPERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Either team has yet to win a home game in this series, with the Dallas Mavericks taking two here at Staples Center followed by the Los Angeles Clippers recording back-to-back blowout wins at Dallas. Perhaps the Clippers underestimated Dallas in the first two games, but they've clicked into gear since and I highly doubt they'll take the Mavs lightly again. Additionally, note that Mavs' superstar Luka Doncic was clearly laboring through a neck strain in the Game 4 loss, and he's unlikely to be at full strength on this short turnaround. I don't see the Mavs standing much of a chance in this one. Clippers by double-digits. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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06-01-21 | Blazers +1.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 140-147 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 55 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* BLAZERS @ NUGGETS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets are heading into Game 5 tied at two wins apiece, effectively turning this into a best-of-three series. The winner of tonight's game will have a huge advantage, and I think that team will be the Blazers. The Blazers came through with a 115-95 win last time out (despite Dame Lillard scoring only 10 points), and they've already proven they can win at Denver after taking the opener of this first-round series. I like them to steal another game on the road on Tuesday The Nuggets lack an answer to the Blazers backcourt, and the Nuggets don't pose much a danger if Jusuf Nurkic can keep Denver big man Nikola Jokic quiet. Trail Blazers are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Trail Blazers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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05-31-21 | Jazz -5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 120-113 | Win | 100 | 16 h 10 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH | JAZZ @ GRIZZLIES NBA WEST *BEST BET* The Utah Jazz have bounced back with a couple of impressive outings since losing the opener of this first-round series in the NBA playoffs. They're clearly the better team and just have to bring the right focus, which I don't think will be an issue here as they look to set up a chance to move on to the next round home at Vivint Arena on Wednesday. Sure, the Grizzlies will be fighting tooth and nail, but the talent gap is too wide to overcome and there's no way the Jazz will underestimate this Memphis team again after dropping Game 1. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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05-30-21 | Nets -7 v. Celtics | Top | 141-126 | Win | 100 | 16 h 20 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Brooklyn Nets had won seven consecutive games straight up and against the spread prior to a 125-119 loss to Boston on Friday. They holding a 2-1 lead in the series, and I expect a big outing from the Nets to set up a chance to clinch the series at home next up. Celtics' superstar Jayson Tatum carried the team with a 50 point outing after managing just 31 points in the first two games combined. Well, I think he's in for a tough game here. Nets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite. Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Celtics are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Nets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. 10* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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05-29-21 | Bucks -4.5 v. Heat | Top | 120-103 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH | BUCKS @ HEAT NBA EAST *BEST BET* The Milwaukee Bucks will be looking to complete the sweep of this first-round playoff series on Saturday. The Miami Heat gave the Bucks a scare in Game 1, but the last two have ended in blowout wins for the Bucks and I think that's what will happen once again in this game. The Heat are struggling to create easy looks and to knock down shots when they do. And they know it. "Our rhythm is off," Heat guard Goran Dragic said. "It's way off. We lose our confidence." The Bucks are the better and hotter team, and I don't see them taking the foot off the gas, especially as they were eliminated by the Heat last year. 10* play on the Milwaukee Bucks. |
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05-28-21 | Clippers -2 v. Mavs | Top | 118-108 | Win | 100 | 15 h 6 m | Show |
CLIPPERS @ MAVS FRIDAY NIGHT NBA *BEST BET* We should see a big reaction from the Los Angeles Clippers who have their backs against the wall after dropping the first two games of the series home at Staples Center. The Clippers are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Dallas and surely they've not given up on the hopes of turning this series around. The Mavs have played well, but a sweep is unlikely and this is a game the Clippers really, really need. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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05-27-21 | Nuggets v. Blazers -3.5 | Top | 120-115 | Loss | -114 | 17 h 45 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY ~ NUGGETS @ BLAZERS The Portland Trail Blazers stole homecourt advantage by winning Game 1 of this series at Mile High. The desperate Nuggets were the better team in Game 2, but I expect a strong effort from the Blazers here in their first home game of the playoffs. Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Trail Blazers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite. Trail Blazers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings. 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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05-25-21 | Mavs v. Clippers -6.5 | Top | 127-121 | Loss | -103 | 19 h 48 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* MAVS @ CLIPPERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Dallas Mavericks delivered a 10-point upset in Game 1 of this first-round series, but I don't see the Clippers dropping two in a row at home. The Clippers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home and the Mavs are despite the win last time out still only 5-11 ATS in their last 16 playoff games as an underdog. The Mavs have at least temporarily stolen homecourt advantage. With that in mind, I expect the Clippers to be the much hungrier team and dominate this game. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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05-24-21 | Heat +5 v. Bucks | Top | 98-132 | Loss | -115 | 14 h 49 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* HEAT @ BUCKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Miami Heat gave the Bucks a scare in Game of this first-round playoff series, forcing overtime to eventually lose to a buzzer-beater from Khris Middleton. The Heat are matching up well with Milwaukee. They knocked out the Bucks on their way to the NBA finals last year and have covered the spread in four of the last five meetings at Fiserv Forum. 10* play on Miami Heat. |
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05-23-21 | Hawks +1.5 v. Knicks | Top | 107-105 | Win | 100 | 17 h 18 m | Show |
NBA GAME OF THE WEEK ~ HAWKS @ KNICKS TOP PLAY The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs for the first time in several years. They've had an impressive year, but this looks like a tough first-round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks who are entering the playoffs as winners of seven of their last eight games. The Knickerbockers are one of the best defensive sides in the league, but it will be tough to slow down a Hawks team that has nine players averaging in double figures. Knicks are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 playoff games as a favorite and I expect the Hawks to steal this one outright. 10* play on Atlanta Hawks. |
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05-22-21 | Mavs v. Clippers -5 | Top | 113-103 | Loss | -114 | 15 h 50 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* MAVS @ CLIPPERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks will visit the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers in their Western Conference playoff opener on Saturday. The no. 4 seed vs. no. 5 seed might look like it should be a cloae matchup, but I think the Clippers will run away with this game. The Clipppers are healthy, well-rested (20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 3 or more days rest) and took out Dallas in the first round of the playoffs last year. Look for Clippers to get it done. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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05-21-21 | Grizzlies v. Warriors -4.5 | Top | 117-112 | Loss | -115 | 15 h 0 m | Show |
GRIZZLIES @ WARRIORS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Golden State Warriors have won six of their last seven and gave the Los Angeles Lakers a scare in a loss on Wednesday. They get a second chance at making the playoffs with a win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, and this time I think they'll convert. The Warriors have covered the spread in seven straight games and nine of their last 10. They're on a perfect 5-0 ATS run as a favorite and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. The Memphis Grizzlies defeated San Antonio to advance to this matchup with the Warriors, but Grizzlies have covered the spread in only one of their last six and they are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. These two teams battled it out here at Chase Center less than a week ago, a game the Warriors won 113-101. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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05-20-21 | Pacers v. Wizards -3 | Top | 115-142 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* PACERS @ WIZARDS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Washington Wizards took a 118-100 play-in loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. They get another chance to make it to the playoffs here against an Indiana team that made light work of Charlotte in their first play-in contest. The Wizards won each of the three regular-season meetings with the Pacers, and they're a lot healthier. Wizards are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Wizards are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite. Pacers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. 10* play on Washington Wizards. |
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05-18-21 | Wizards +2 v. Celtics | Top | 100-118 | Loss | -101 | 22 h 47 m | Show |
WIZARDS @ CELTICS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Boston Celtics won two of three regular season meetings with the Wizards, but they were stumbling over the finishing line of the regular season dropping five of their last six and nine of their last 13. They've lost standout guard Jaylen Brown (wrist) for the rest of the season, and I don't see the Celtics having the firepower to keep up with Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook. Wizards are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. Wizards are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 road games. Celtics are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. 10* play on Washington Wizards. |
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05-11-21 | Wolves -7.5 v. Pistons | Top | 119-100 | Win | 100 | 14 h 48 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Minnesota Timberwolves put a 128-96 beating on Orlando last time out. The Wolves talented young guns led by Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell and potential rookie of the year Anthony Edwards are showing no interest in tanking. They are 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. The Detroit Pistons have lost six of their last seven games, and covered the spread only twice during that stretch. In their last game, the Pistons took a 108-96 loss to the Bulls. 10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. |
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05-10-21 | Jazz -2.5 v. Warriors | Top | 116-119 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 10 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* JAZZ @ WARRIORS PLAY OF THE DAY The Utah Jazz are looking good to clinch the No. 1 seed in the West. They've won five games in a row and six of their past seven, and they're 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings with Golden State. The Warriors have clicked into gear as well winning four of five and six of their past nine, but Utah is a much tougher team than any other opponent they've faced during that stretch. While Golden State is pretty much the definition of a one-man show, Utah is quite the opposite and several role players have stepped up to fill the void of injured guards Donovan Mitchell (ankle injury) and Mike Conley (hamstring). Give me the better TEAM as a small road favorite in this one. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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05-09-21 | Wolves -6.5 v. Magic | Top | 128-96 | Win | 100 | 14 h 1 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Neither the Minneota Twimberwolves nor the Orlando Magic will be playing postseason basketball, but unlike the tanking Magic, the Wolves are still trying to win. Sure, the Wolves have lost their last three games, but you can see they're trying. The Timberwolves are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss and 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Magic are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. 10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. |
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05-04-21 | Kings -5 v. Thunder | Top | 103-99 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 45 m | Show |
NBA GAME OF THE YEAR | 10* PACIFIC/SOUTHWEST *BEST BET* The Sacramento Kings have won two consecutive games and five of their past eight. They're still outside of the playoffs spot, and more or less have to win out to have even the slightest chance of making the play-in tournament. The Thunder have already been eliminated from playoff contention, and they've won only one of their last 10 games. With nothing to the play for, the Thunder are giving their young players more playing time. "We're integrating some new guys," coach Mark Daigneault stated. "We've got some new faces. We need to see those guys play in these games." I don't think the Thunder will stand a chance against a Kings team that is clicking. Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Thunder are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games as a home underdog. Kings are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Kings are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Oklahoma City. 10* play on Sacramento Kings. |
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05-02-21 | 76ers -5 v. Spurs | Top | 113-111 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 20 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Philadelphia 76ers are jostling with Brooklyn and Milwaukee for the Eastern Conference regular season crown. They've won each of their last three games by 20+ points and the Sixers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite. Here they'll take on a San Antonio team off a demoralizing 143-140 overtime loss in Boston, despite holding a 77-48 advantage at halftime. Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog. Spurs are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 10* play on Philadephia 76ers. |
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05-01-21 | Grizzlies -10.5 v. Magic | Top | 111-112 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 12 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* GRIZZLIES @ MAGIC NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The tanking Orlando Magic are 1-7 SU and ATS over their last eight games. They are 1-6 ATS as double-digit dogs on the season, including a 92-75 loss at Memphis just a couple of nights ago. The Grizzlies sit eighth in the conference, and even have a small chance at making the playoffs without going through the play-in tournament. Grizzlies are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Grizzlies are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite. Magic are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog. 10* play on Memphis Grizzlies. |
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04-29-21 | Warriors -5 v. Wolves | Top | 114-126 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 34 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Good spot to fade the Minnesota Timberwolves after racking up three straight wins. The Wolves are still nowhere near the playoffs, while the Warriors are right in the thick of it, battling with several teams for the spots to the play-in tournament in the West. I expect a big effort from the Warriors after coming out flat as a pancake against the Mavs on Tuesday in a game where the Warriors mustered only a pathetic 29 points in the first half. Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home. Timberwolves are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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04-28-21 | Lakers -3 v. Wizards | Top | 107-116 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 19 m | Show |
*BIG BET ALERT* | NBA GAME OF THE WEEK | The Los Angeles Lakers are just the fifth-seed in the West heading into Wednesday's action. They need to pick up the pace in order to keep or improve on their position for the playoffs, and I think they'll make light work of Washington in this matchup. Sure, the Wizards had won eight straight prior to a 146-143 OT loss to San Antonio on Monday, but they had played a rather soft schedule. The Lakers are slowly but surely getting healthier, and Anthony Davis was back in the LA Lakers lineup when they snapped a 3-game skid with a win against Orlando last time out. The Lakers 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. 10* play on Los Angeles Lakers. |
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04-27-21 | Blazers -4 v. Pacers | Top | 133-112 | Win | 100 | 14 h 1 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* BLAZERS @ PACERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY We should see a hungry Portland Trail Blazers team after dropping five consecutive games and nine of their past 11. It's only a matter of time before they start picking up wins again as Damian Lillard gets back to health, and I like them to put a beating on a banged up Indiana team on Tuesday. The Pacers have to do without Domantas Sabonis (back strain), and players like Myles Turner, Jeremy Lamb and Goga Bitadze are also dealing with injuries. The Pacers are coming off three straight wins, and I don't think they'll be able to match the desperation and hunger from the Blazers in this one. Trail Blazers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Pacers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pacers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog. Trail Blazers are 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Trail Blazers are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Indiana. 10/10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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04-22-21 | Suns -3.5 v. Celtics | Top | 86-99 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Phoenix Suns will be playing on no rest following a 116-113 win at Philadelphia last night, but I think they'll have enough gas left in the tank to take care of Boston. The Celtics are severely shorthanded with Jaylen Brown doubtful, All-Star Jayson Tatum questionable with left ankle impingement and several role players missing as well. Suns are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Suns are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games playing on 0 days rest. Suns are 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings. 10/10* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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04-18-21 | Nets -5.5 v. Heat | Top | 107-109 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 29 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Miami Heat are coming off three straight losses SU and ATS, most recently a 119-111 setback to the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves. The Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games, and I don't like their chances here as a home underdog against a Brooklyn team coming off a dominant 130-115 win against Charlotte. Sure, Brooklyn has James Harden sidelined with a right-hamstring strain, but this is a deep team that can cope. Nets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Nets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. 10* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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04-17-21 | Jazz -8.5 v. Lakers | Top | 115-127 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 56 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY | GUARANTEED TO WIN The Utah Jazz will be playing on short rest following a 117-11 win over Indiana Friday night. While they have failed to cover big numbers in three straight home games, note that they are 6-1 ATS as road favorites of more than eight points on the season and I think they're looking forward to having a go at this shorthanded Lakers team. Utah put a 114-89 beating on the Lakers (with Lebron in the lineup) at Vivint Arena back in February. This should be another blowout. 10* play on Utah Jazz -8.5. |
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04-16-21 | Nuggets -8.5 v. Rockets | Top | 128-99 | Win | 100 | 18 h 50 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The tanking Houston Rockets have dropped four consecutive games and 9 of 10. Last time out, they gave up 75 first-half points in a 132-124 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Here they'll face a better team than the Pacers in Denver Nuggets who have won eight of their last 10 games and most recently put a 123-106 beating on Miami. They did it without Jamal Murray who tore his left ACL against the Warriors on Monday, and I think the Nuggets will win this one by double-digits. Rockets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games as a home underdog. Road favorites of more than eight points are 34-15-1 ATS (69%) across the whole NBA this season. 10* play on Denver Nuggets. |
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04-15-21 | Celtics -6 v. Lakers | Top | 121-113 | Win | 100 | 17 h 36 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH ALERT | NBA EAST VS WEST *BEST BET* FOR APRIL A Los Angeles Lakers team with both Lebron James and Anthony Davis in the lineup defeated Boston 96-95 back on Jan 30. Now the Lakers will have to do without their two biggest stars, and I like the Celtics to get their revenge tonight. The Celtics are hot, winning six of their last seven games, the only loss to Philadelphia on April 6. Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games while the Lakers are only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Additionally, note that the Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and I expect a hungry Celtics side to feast on the shorthanded Lakers that might not only be without Lebron and A.D, but Marc Gasol and Markieff Morris are at risk of missing this one as well. 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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04-14-21 | Pacers -5 v. Rockets | Top | 132-124 | Win | 100 | 16 h 46 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Great spot to back the Indiana Pacers to bounce back from a 126-115 loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. Playing on short rest should not be an issue against a tanking Houston team that has lost eight of its last nine games. Pacers are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Pacers are 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 games as a road favorite. Rockets are 6-23 ATS in their last 29 home games. Rockets are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 games as an underdog. 10* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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04-11-21 | Heat +1.5 v. Blazers | Top | 107-98 | Win | 100 | 22 h 53 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK ALERT | TOP-RATED 10* NBA SIDE The Miami Heat have won five of their last six games and they are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling having dropped three of their last four with 127, 133, and 122 points allowed in the losses. The game they won, was as a 12.5-point favorte against OKC. Trail Blazers are 6-14-2 ATS in their last 22 games as a home underdog. The line is moving towards the Heat being favored in this one. Even if they close as an underdog, I still like Miami to win. 10* play on Miami Heat. |
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04-08-21 | Bulls -4 v. Raptors | Top | 122-113 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* BULLS @ RAPTORS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY I love the Chicago Bulls as a road favorite at Toronto Thursday night. The Raptors are banged up, and Fred VanVleet and Kyle Lowry were among the key players missing in a 110-101 home loss to the Lakers on Tuesday. The Bulls have won two straight after a six-game skid, beating Brooklyn and Indiana. Bulls are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 road games. Bulls are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Raptors are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bulls are 17-7 ATS in the last 24 meetings. Bulls are 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Toronto. 10* play on Chicago Bulls. |
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03-16-21 | Jazz v. Celtics +4.5 | Top | 117-109 | Loss | -106 | 16 h 38 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* JAZZ @ CELTICS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Utah Jazz fell at Golden State on Sunday, and I think they're in for another tough matchup when the visit Boston Tuesday night. The Celtics have been dominant home at TD Garden lately. They are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog. I would not be surprised if they steal this one outright. The Jazz are only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Utah was playing well above its abilites for a while but harder times might be imminent. Back Boston. 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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03-15-21 | Lakers -2.5 v. Warriors | Top | 128-97 | Win | 100 | 17 h 44 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* LAKERS @ WARRIORS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled without injured Anthony Davis (calf) in the lineup and they'll also be without Marc Gasol for this one, but I think the bookmakers have overadjusted the line for Monday's matchup with Golden State. The Warriors will be playing on short rest and they're in a potential letdown spot after defeating the Jazz by 12 points as a 7.5-point underdog on Sunday. Note that Golden State had failed to cover the spread in four straight games prior to that outing, and it is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games as an underdog. Love backing the Lakers as a short road favorite in this one. 10* play on Los Angeles Lakers. |
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02-15-21 | Rockets +1.5 v. Wizards | Top | 119-131 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 39 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* ROCKETS @ WIZARDS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Great spot to fade the Washington Wizards who will be playing on no rest after defeating Boston 104-91 on Sunday. It was Washington's mere second home win in 11 attempts, and tonight they'll face an angry Houston team looking to snap a five-game slide. John Wall will return to the nation's capital for the first time since being traded earlier in the season. He's not happy with how things went down and clearly got an axe to grind with the Wizards. We should see a reaction from the Rockets after losing five on the bounce, and I expect to see a big showing from the visitors in this one. 10* play Houston Rockets. |
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02-14-21 | Lakers -2.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 105-122 | Loss | -112 | 15 h 35 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* LAKERS @ NUGGETS BOOKIE BREAKER The Los Angeles Lakers have won seven straight as they've been able to grind out wins despite playing all that well. They are 3-7 ATS over their last 10 as they're often asked to cover big numbers, but I expect them to get the win and cover at Denver on Sunday. The Nuggets have dropped three of their last five while going 1-4 ATS. The two games they won, were both as near double-digit favorites. The Nuggets are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. 10* play on Los Angeles Lakers. |
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02-12-21 | Clippers -6.5 v. Bulls | Top | 125-106 | Win | 100 | 17 h 24 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Absolutely love to fade the Chicago Bulls here as they are coming off a 129-116 win over New Orleans. Bulls are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 125 points, 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points in their previous game and 18-37 ATS in their last 55 games following a straight up win. They'll face a Los Angeles Clippers team that just snapped a two-game slide with a 119-112 win at Minnesota. The Clippers failed to cover the spread for a third straight game, but they are still 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 20-8 ATS in their last 28 road games. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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02-11-21 | Pacers -3 v. Pistons | Top | 111-95 | Win | 100 | 14 h 51 m | Show |
*BIG BET ALERT* TOP-RATED 10* NBA CENTRAL GAME OF THE YEAR The Indiana Pacers have lost four in a row and failed to cover the number in six of their last seven games. They will be playing on no rest following a 10-point loss at Brooklyn last night. However, note that the Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest, 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing home record and 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a road favorite. They'll face a Detroit team in a letdown spot after covering the spread in back-to-back games, first taking the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers to double overtime on Saturday and then recording a 122-111 upset win over Brooklyn on Tuesday. Pistons are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Pistons are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. 10* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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02-10-21 | Hawks +4.5 v. Mavs | Top | 117-118 | Win | 100 | 19 h 57 m | Show |
*MAJOR WAGER ALERT* TOP-RATED 10* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a 127-122 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday to make it three wins in four games. The Mavs still failed to cover the spread in the win, and they are 1-9 ATS over their last 10 games. Here they'll face a well-rested Atlanta team that has had plenty of time to prepare since snapping a three-game losing streak with a 132-121 win over the Toronto Raptors on February 6. Hawks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 3 or more days rest, 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Mavericks are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 home games. The Mavericks defeated Atlanta 122-116 on Feb. 3, but the Hawks are still a solid 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings. 10* play on Atlanta Hawks. |
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02-08-21 | Thunder +10 v. Lakers | Top | 112-119 | Win | 100 | 12 h 0 m | Show |
*BAILOUT PLAY* THUNDER @ LAKERS NBA 10* TOP PLAY The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the spread in only two of their last seven games, and last time out Detroit gave them a real scare taking the game to overtime as a 14-point dog. The Oklahoma City Thunder have won four of their last seven games, winning three of those as underdogs. Thunder are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games. Thunder are 25-9 ATS in their last 34 games as a road underdog. Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite. Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles. 10* play on Oklahoma City Thunder. |
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02-07-21 | Kings +8.5 v. Clippers | Top | 113-110 | Win | 100 | 15 h 54 m | Show |
*MAJOR WAGER ALERT* | TOP-RATED 10* NBA PACIFIC GAME OF THE MONTH This might look like a tough spot for the Kings who will be playing on no rest after defeating the Nuggets last night, but the way they are playing right now I still think Sacramento is spotted way too many points in this contest. The Kings are playing their best basketball of the season and have covered the spread in seven straight games, winning six of those outright despite closing five of the games as underdogs. The Clippers have dropped three of their last seven outright and they'll be without two key pieces as Patrick Beverley (knee) and Paul George (toe) are both out with injuries. 10* play on Sacramento Kings. |
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02-05-21 | Celtics +6 v. Clippers | Top | 119-115 | Win | 100 | 20 h 40 m | Show |
*BAILOUT PLAY* TOP-RATED 10* CELTICS @ CLIPPERS BOOKIE BREAKER The Los Angeles Clippers have won four of their last five, including a 121-99 win at Cleveland last time out. This looks like a potential letdown spot though as they return home from a six-game trip that started on Jan 28. The Boston Celtics on the other hand have dropped three of their last four, including a 116-111 loss at Sacramento last time out. I think the Celtics will be well up for this one. Celtics are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 games as an underdog. Celtics are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games as a road underdog. 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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02-04-21 | Warriors +4 v. Mavs | Top | 147-116 | Win | 100 | 17 h 52 m | Show |
*MAJOR WAGER ALERT* WARRIORS VS MAVS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK - 10* TOP PLAY This looks like a great spot to back the Golden State Warriors to bounce back from a 111-107 loss to Boston. This will be only their second game of the week while the Mavs will be playing the second game of a back-to-back after winning at Atlanta last night. Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest, and they had failed to cover the spread in six straight games prior to yesterday's win. 10* play on Golden State Warriors |
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01-31-21 | Cavs -3 v. Wolves | Top | 104-109 | Loss | -112 | 19 h 46 m | Show |
*BAILOUT PLAY* TOP-RATED 10* CAVS @ WOLVES BOOKIE BREAKER - 8-2 RUN! Good spot to back the 9-10 Cavs as they look to bounce back from a humiliating 102-81 road loss to the Knicks. They are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 15-6 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. The 4-14 Wolves have won only one of their last eight games, and they are 2-6 ATS during that stretch. Timberwolves are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Minnesota. 10* play on Cleveland. |
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01-30-21 | Pistons v. Warriors -5.5 | Top | 91-118 | Win | 100 | 20 h 48 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* PISTONS @ WARRIORS BOOKIE BREAKER - 10 PM ET START Potential flat spot for the Pistons who are coming off a double-digit win over the Lakers. Pistons are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 7-15-2 ATS in their last 24 games following a straight up win. The Warriors will be hungry to bounce back from a disappointing 19-point loss at Phoenix. They defeated Detroit 116-106 at home back on Dec 29, and I don't think the revenge angle will be much of a factor. The Pistons are allowing opponents to shoot 38.8% from behind the arc (26th) and I expect Steph Curry and the rest of the Warriors' to punish them. 10* play on Golden State. |
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01-29-21 | Bucks -7 v. Pelicans | Top | 126-131 | Loss | -109 | 18 h 33 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging a league-leading 119.8 points per game. New Orleans is coming off a 124-106 win over a shorthanded Washington team, but had allowed 123, 118, 129 and 120 points in their last four games prior. I expect the Bucks to have their way with the Pels here and win by double-digits. Pelicans are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog. Pelicans are 6-22-2 ATS in their last 30 Friday games. 10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. |
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01-27-21 | Mavs +4 v. Jazz | Top | 104-116 | Loss | -106 | 14 h 54 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Utah Jazz have won and covered the spread in nine straight games. I think they're in trouble in this one though as Dallas is getting Josh Richardson, Dorian Finney-Smith and Dwight Powell back after being sidelined due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. I expect a big effort from the Mavs following a pair of home losses to Houston and Denver, and they've had a day of rest unlike Utah who beat the Knicks last night. Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. 10* play on Dallas. |
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01-25-21 | Thunder +6 v. Blazers | Top | 125-122 | Win | 100 | 18 h 30 m | Show |
*BAILOUT PLAY* - THUNDER VS BLAZERS 10* NBA TOP PLAY Tough spot for the Blazers who will be playing on no rest and had to hold on for dear life to defeat the Knicks last night despite leading by 20+ points at one point in the game. Dame Lillard logged 35 minutes, and the Blazers are struggling with depth with McCollum and Nurkic out due to injury. The Thunder should be well up for a win after opening this five-game road trip with three losses. They are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 games as a road underdog while the Trail Blazers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite and 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games overall. OKC is 5-4 straight up on the road on the season and Trail Blazers are 0-10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. 10* play on Oklahoma City Thunder. |
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01-24-21 | Hawks v. Bucks -7 | Top | 115-129 | Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* HAWKS VS BUCKS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like an excellent spot to back an angry and well-rested Milwaukee team. The Bucks have played only two games this week, a 125-123 loss at Brooklyn on Monday followed by a 113-106 loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Friday's scheduled game against the Wizards was postponed due to contract tracing on Washington's side The Hawks have played every other day since January 16 and they're in a potential flat spot coming off three straight wins SU and ATS against below-average teams (against Minnesota x 2 and Detroit). 10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. |
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01-23-21 | Warriors +6.5 v. Jazz | Top | 108-127 | Loss | -104 | 18 h 43 m | Show |
TOP-RATED WARRIORS @ JAZZ NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Love the Warriors as an underdog at Utah tonight. The Jazz should cool off at any time now entering this game on a seven-game winning streak SU and ATS. The Warriors on the other hand look to bounce back from a disappointing home loss to the Knicks. Jazz put 129 points against New Orleans last time out. They are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Warriors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Jazz are 6-13-2 ATS in their last 21 games as a home favorite. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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01-22-21 | Knicks v. Kings -4 | Top | 94-103 | Win | 100 | 16 h 9 m | Show |
*BAILOUT PLAY* TOP-RATED KNICKS VS KINGS BOOKIE BREAKER Love the Kings here as they look to bounce back from a humiliating loss at LA Clippers. The Knicks are in a letdown spot coming off three straight underdog wins, most recently a double-digit triumph at Golden State last night. Take the triggered Kings against the fat and happy Knicks. 10* play on Kings. |
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01-21-21 | Knicks v. Warriors -5.5 | Top | 119-104 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 48 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* KNICKS VS WARRIORS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Warriors are riding a two-game winning streak following wins over the Lakers and the Spurs. They'll be playing on no rest and their third game in four nights, but I still like them to get it done here against a Knicks team also will be playing its third game in four nights and is 2-5 ATS in its last seven games. Teams playing on no rest (Warriors) facing a team on two or more days of rest (Knicks) are 8-1 ATS on the season. Happy to lay the points with Golden State in this spot. 10* play on Golden State. |
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01-16-21 | Hornets +8 v. Raptors | Top | 113-116 | Win | 100 | 19 h 49 m | Show |
*BIG BET ALERT* NBA EAST GAME OF THE MONTH - 10* TOP PLAY Toronto has been one of the biggest disappointments in the league (3-8 SU and ATS) and won the last encounter of this doubleheader by only three points. I think the Raptors struggles will continue against the Hornets who are 23-6-1 ATS in their last 30 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 road games. Additionally, note that Hornets are 17-7 ATS in the last 24 meetings in Toronto and 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings overall. 10* play on Charlotte. |
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01-15-21 | Bulls +1.5 v. Thunder | Top | 125-127 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 2 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* BULLS @ THUNDER NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Bulls have been money for their against the spread backers all season, going 8-3 ATS. They'll be well rested for this one as they last played on January 10, and they have kept it close against tough teams lately, most recently losing by only a combined five points against the two LA clubs. Here they look like good value against a Thunder team that has started the season 0-5 SU (1-4 ATS) home at Chesapeake Energy Arena. 10* play on Chicago Bulls. |
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01-13-21 | Pelicans +6.5 v. Clippers | Top | 106-111 | Win | 100 | 23 h 37 m | Show |
*BAILOUT PLAY* PELICANS @ CLIPPERS 10* TOP PLAY Good spot to fade the Clippers who shot a red hot 53% from behind the arc in a win over Chicago last time out. Such a hot performance is often followed by a cold one, and they'll face a Pelicans team that is undervalued by the oddsmakers and due for a big game after losing three straight SU and ATS. The Clippers is one of the best teams in the league, but they have not been blowout teams out lately. Their last three wins have come by six, seven and three points, and I like the Pels to keep this close. 10* play on New Orleans Pelicans. |
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01-10-21 | Jazz v. Pistons +7.5 | Top | 96-86 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 54 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY *EARLY START* The Detroit Pistons have won just two games on the season, one of them a 110-105 OT win over Phoenix last time out. They have however covered the spread in four of their last five and I'm happy to grab the points on Detroit here against a Utah team on the road and off an upset win at Milwaukee. The Jazz are in the midst of a gruesome seven-game road trip, and even though they should win this game outright, covering the number could be a challenge. Jazz are 6-23-2 ATS in their last 31 games as a favorite and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight-up win. Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog. 10* play on Detroit Pistons. |
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01-09-21 | Spurs -6.5 v. Wolves | Top | 125-122 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 46 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA SPURS @ WOLVES NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling on both ends of the floor without injured big man Karl-Anthony Towns. They have dropped six in a row straight up (1-5 ATS), five by double-digit score-lines, and allowed 123 points or more in each of those six losses. The San Antonio Spurs are coming into this contest full of confidence, off upset wins over the Clippers and the Lakers in La-La Land. The Timberwolves are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as underdogs home at Target Center, and I like the Spurs to come out firing in this first game of a doubleheader. 10* top play on San Antonio. |
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01-07-21 | Cavs +4 v. Grizzlies | Top | 94-90 | Win | 100 | 19 h 44 m | Show |
70% RUN - TOP RATED 10* CAVS @ GRIZZLIES NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Cleveland Cavaliers took a 105-104 loss at Orlando last night, so the Cavs will be playing on no rest but I still think they'll have enough gas left in the tank to cover the number against this shorthanded Memphis team. The Grizzlies are 0-4 SU (1-3 ATS) at home and will have to do without several players, among them Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. They average only 106.9 ppg (23rd), and while the Cavs are averaging even points fewer than that, at least Cleveland can get stops on the defensive end. The Cavs have dropped four of their last five, but they have allowed only 102.6 ppg during that stretch, and that includes giving up 119 points at Indiana. Cavaliers are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. 10* top play on Cleveland Cavaliers. |
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01-06-21 | Clippers -4 v. Warriors | Top | 108-101 | Win | 100 | 14 h 52 m | Show |
*BIG BET ALERT* NBA PACIFIC ATS GAME OF THE MONTH - 10* TOP PLAY The Los Angeles Clippers clawed back from a 19-point halftime deficit against the Kings last night, but didn't make it all the way and lost 116-113 in the end. I think they'll be more focused from the get-go here, and I have no problem backing the Clippers in this matchup despite them playing on back-to-back nights and Paul George (ankle) being questionable. |
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01-04-21 | Hornets +9.5 v. 76ers | Top | 101-118 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 48 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* HORNETS @ 76ERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Love the Charlotte Hornets here in the second leg of a two-game set against Philadelphia. The Sixers have covered the spread in three straight games, beating up on Toronto, Orlando and Charlotte, and I would not be surprised if they come out completely flat in this one. The Sixers won the first game 127-112 on Saturday, but they are only 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and the Hornets are a solid 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog. 10* top play on Charlotte Hornets. |
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01-03-21 | Clippers -2.5 v. Suns | Top | 112-107 | Win | 100 | 11 h 11 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* CLIPPERS @ SUNS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like an excellent spot to back the Los Angeles Clippers to bounce back from a loss at Utah. The Phoenix Suns have managed to stay hot following their 8-0 run in the Disneyworld bubble and have opened the season with a solid 5-1 record SU and ATS, but are they for real? This Clippers side will be the toughest team they've faced so far, and I'm not sure the Suns can compete with them just yet. Clippers are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games. Clippers are 37-17 ATS in their last 54 games as a road favorite. 10* top play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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01-02-21 | Knicks +9 v. Pacers | Top | 106-102 | Win | 100 | 19 h 18 m | Show |
KNICKS @ PACERS 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY Good spot to back the New York Knicks who had won back-to-back games prior to getting blown out at Toronto last time out. The recency bias is giving us a good number against an Indiana team that routed Cleveland in its last game to make it a 4-1 start to the season. Also, the Knicks deserve some credit for their play on the defensive end of the floor. They rank #5 in scoring defense and #2 against the three while Indiana's shooting from behind the arc ranks only #20 in the NBA. 10* play on New York Knicks +9. |
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01-01-21 | Blazers -3.5 v. Warriors | Top | 123-98 | Win | 100 | 23 h 58 m | Show |
BLAZERS @ WARRIORS 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY Both teams have started the season 2-2 SU and 1-3 ATS, but I think this looks like an excellent spot to back the Blazers. While Golden State has won back-to-back games against subpar opponents (Detroit and Chicago), the Blazers will be pissed off after suffering a 23-point beatdown by the hands of the Clippers a couple of days ago. Damian Lillard shot just 3-of-14 from the field, but he should bounce back big like the superstar he is and we can note that GoldenState ranks 30th in the league in scoring defense and 30th in the league defending the three. 10* play on Portland -3.5. |
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12-31-20 | Cavs +7 v. Pacers | Top | 99-119 | Loss | -102 | 16 h 8 m | Show |
CAVS @ PACERS 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Cleveland Cavaliers have opened the season surprisingly well, coming into this contest with a 3-1 record SU and ATS on the season. They defeated Charlotte, Detroit and Philadelphia as underdogs, before losing as a favorite against the Knicks last time out. I think they'll be a handful for the Pacers who are coming off two tough games against the Celtics. Cavaliers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog. Pacers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite. 10* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. |
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12-30-20 | Hawks +6.5 v. Nets | Top | 141-145 | Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show |
HAWKS @ NETS 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Brooklyn Nets have dropped back-to-back games since opening the season 2-0. I think they are in for another tough game here against the high-flying Hawks who are a perfect 3-0 SU (2-1 ATS) on the season. Atlanta has a nice mix of young talent and experience I think the Hawks will be a problem for many teams this season. The Nets meanwhile will often be asked to cover inflated numbers due to big name players like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, and that is the case here IMO. 10* play on Atlanta Hawks. |
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12-29-20 | Bucks -5.5 v. Heat | Top | 144-97 | Win | 100 | 16 h 40 m | Show |
BUCKS @ HEAT 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a disappointing 1-2 SU and ATS start to the season. Last time out they got humiliated in a 130-110 loss to the Knicks, quite possibly looking ahead for this matchup with Miami. The Heat knocked the top-seeded Bucks out of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season, essentially "stealing" the NBA finals spot most experts thought was earmarked for the Bucks. I think this game means a lot for the Bucks. Miami is coming off a 111-98 triumph over the Pelicans on Christmas Day, for this one they may have to do without star Jimmy Butler (sprained right ankle). Bucks are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games following a straight-up loss of more than 10 points. Heat are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight-up win of more than 10 points. 10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. BUCKS @ HEAT NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY |
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12-28-20 | Pistons +9.5 v. Hawks | Top | 120-128 | Win | 100 | 19 h 55 m | Show |
PISTONS @ HAWKS 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY These two teams have opened the season in completely different ways, with the Hawks sporting a 2-0 SU and ATS record while the Pistons are 0-2 SU and ATS. I really like this Atlanta team which has a good mix of talent and experience, and yes, Detroit just might be the worst team in the NBA this season, but this looks like too many points to lay against a Pistons team that looks undervalued by the betting market due to recent results. In their first two losses, the Pistons lost to the Timberwolves by 10 and the Cavaliers by nine. I think they'll keep this one closer. 10* play on Detroit Pistons. |