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11-27-22 | Warriors -1.5 v. Wolves | 137-114 | Win | 100 | 4 h 22 m | Show | |
Golden State at Minnesota 3:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- This year’s version of the Warriors reminds me of let’s say the West Virginia football which is notorious for losing on the road where Golden State is 1-9 while they are 9-1 at home. Last season the Wolves lost to State by an average of 17 points in two games in California and they won both home games by an average of 11 points. GS is 0-4 ATS in their last four trips to Minny and 7-19 ATS in their last 26 road games overall. Take MINNESOTA! |
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11-27-22 | North Carolina v. Alabama -115 | Top | 101-103 | Win | 100 | 4 h 51 m | Show |
North Carolina vs Alabama 3:30 ET Crimson Tide over Tar Heels- Okay here we go again. The Odds-makers versus the Pollsters. The Poll people have North Carolina ranked on top at 1 and to date I have not been impressed. Bama who does impress me is ranked No. 18 by the Pollsters and yet the odds-makers opened the Tide a small favorite on a neutral site. I could go through a lot of stuff but it is simply a matter of those who really are in the know and those that think they are. Take ALABAMA! |
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11-26-22 | Jazz +7.5 v. Suns | 112-113 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
Utah at Phoenix 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Suns- I guess three is the optimum number as the Suns who are 10-1 SU at home and a fine 8-3 ATS have won their last three while Utah is 0-3 SU and ATS in their last three games entering this contest. These two are with different styles as the Jazz will score on you averaging 117.4 PPG ranked No. 3 while Phoenix will shut you down defensively ranking No. 5 allowing just 107.4. Utah is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with winning records. The Suns who have won 3-in-a-row are just 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Take UTAH! |
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11-26-22 | Iowa v. TCU +7 | 66-79 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
Iowa vs TCU 7:00 ET Horned Frogs (+) over Hawkeyes- TCU was ranked 10 places higher than was Iowa in the preseason NCAA Basketball polls. But, they have yet to show the form that is expected and even dropped a 64-63 decision as a 21.2-point home favorite losing to Northwestern State (Do we even know what State they are in). Now, facing a Top-25 ranked team as Iowa (5-0) continues to climb in the polls until tomorrow after today’s loss. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN! |
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11-25-22 | Kings +8 v. Celtics | 104-122 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Boston 8:00 ET Kings (+) over Celtics- The Kings opened the season with four straight losses and have been on a tear ever since and even the bookies haven’t caught up with them as they are 7-2 ATS in their last nine and have been ‘money’ on the road going 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 away from home. Boston may end up in the Eastern Finals and are No. 2 on offense averaging 119.7 PPG but, guess who is No. 1 in NBA scoring, why it is the Kings at 120.0. Kings 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and get the money here. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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11-25-22 | Lakers -2.5 v. Spurs | 105-94 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
LA Lakers at San Antonio 8:30 ET Lakers (-) over Spurs- I know, I know. I know...but my I must play teams when things just don’t look right and you tell me if this does. Los Angeles is not only 5-11 SU but ATS as well and generally have not been very competitive with or without James or Davis. But, oh my, they are favored here on the road against a team with a better record that is sinking faster than the Yankees in the playoffs. Upon review we see the Spurs have lost six straight and 9-of-10 with the lone victory a 111-93 win over Milwaukee (Go figure!). San Antonio is at the bottom end of all defensive categories, enough that even the Lakers can beat them. Take LA LAKERS! |
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11-25-22 | Cavs +4.5 v. Bucks | Top | 102-117 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Bucks- Cleveland is looking avenge a 113-98 loss to Milwaukee. The loss marked the Cavaliers fifth straight but won over the Hornets, Heat, Hawks and Trail Blazers. Bucks are 9-2 SU at home but Cavaliers are are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 following a straight up win. Take CLEVELAND! |
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11-25-22 | Iowa v. Clemson +8.5 | Top | 74-71 | Win | 100 | 8 h 60 m | Show |
Iowa vs Clemson 7:00 ET Hawkeyes over Tigers- As I have said before because power schools schedule so many powder puffs it is difficult to evaluate just how good they may actually be. Clemson has had one game among their five against a Division I school and they lost to South Carolina. Iowa has covered all four games playing one legit opponent defeating Seton Hall by 17 points in the Pirates Cove. Hawkeyes are 17-8-2 ATS at neutral sites while the Tigers are 5-1 ATS at neutral sites they are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. One thing to respect is that Clemson has 20 years of playing experience among their starters. Take CLEMSON! |
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11-24-22 | Alabama -3.5 v. Michigan State | Top | 81-70 | Win | 100 | 21 h 44 m | Show |
Alabama vs Michigan State 10:30 ET Crimson Tide (-) over Spartans- This one gets me with Michigan State being the higher ranked team at No. 12 and the Crimson Tide being the favorite ranked No. 18 and it is not a tiny number. The bookmaker is telling us that Alabama is the better team and although the media believes otherwise and I trust the bookies (Not really) to have better knowledge. What concerns me is the schedule that these two squads have undertaken as the Spartans have dealt with Kentucky, Gonzaga and Villanova while the Tide were dealing with the likes of Longwood, Liberty, South Alabama and Jacksonville State who combined are all under .500. Comparing stats it is easy to see why Books have chosen this price as the Tide are better at both ends of the court, be it against inferior opposition but regardless they rank 26th on offense and MSU is 177th and on defense No. 31 for Bama and 140 for State. P.S.- Tide lead the nation in rebounding. Take ALABAMA! |
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11-24-22 | Memphis -1 v. Seton Hall | 69-70 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 43 m | Show | |
Memphis vs Seton Hall 7:30 ET Tigers over Seton Hall- A pair of my favorite ‘money making schools’ clash a long way from home in Glendale Arizona. Once again we have a club that beat up on the little guy and was beaten by a viable opponent, Seton Hall had their way locally with Monmouth, St. Peter’s and were crushed by Iowa 83-67 and then they destroyed Wagner 82-44. The Tigers are 2-1 having played three legit teams in Vanderbilt, VCU and Southern Illinois. Take MEMPHIS! |
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11-24-22 | Iowa State +2.5 v. Villanova | Top | 81-79 | Win | 100 | 14 h 45 m | Show |
Iowa State vs. Villanova 3:30 ET Cyclones (+) over Wildcats- Oh, I like what is coming out of Ames as T.J. Otzelberger has taken the air out of the ball and returned to fundamentals starting with defense. Iowa State holds their opponents to an absurd 45.0 PPG while holding opponents to 32.8% shooting from the floor. Add that Villanova who is just not the same since Jay Wright took a powder and it will show here as they are ranked No. 260 on offense scoring just 69 PPG and are ranked No. 346 (Yep) in rebounding. Cyclones 6-2 ATS last eight neutral site games and Cats are 1-4 ATS in last five. Take IOWA STATE! |
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11-23-22 | Wizards +2 v. Heat | 105-113 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
Washington at Miami 7:30 ET Wizards (+) over Heat- There is something going on with the Heat that I’m not quite sure what it is but there are issues that the coaching and players must work out. Miami returns home after dropped four straight on the road falling o 1-7 away from South Beach. Jimmy Butler is in and out of the line-up and the Wizards will most likely be with leading scorer Bradley Beal. The Wiz are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games in Miami while the Heat are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Take WASHINGTON! |
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11-22-22 | Lakers +7.5 v. Suns | 105-115 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
LA Lakers at Phoenix 10:00 ET Lakers (+) over Suns- I was wondering just how long it would be until the Lakers started playing professional basketball and it looks to me that they have. They return of Anthony Davis has had a huge impact especially since he has become more aggressive offensively scoring 37, 38 and 30 points in his last three outings. Russell Westbrook is dealing with a bad thumb and his playing time should be limited which increases the Lakers chance winning. Take LA LAKERS! |
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11-22-22 | Pistons +6 v. Nuggets | 110-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Detroit at Denver 9:30 ET Pistons (+) over Nuggets- On Friday Denver was without three starters and were crushed by Megabucks winner Dallas 127-99 but managed to upset the Mavericks 98-97 on Sunday. But, they are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight-up win. Now, they return home and with Nikola Jokie still out the Nuggets will be hard pressed to cover against the Pistons who have dropped seven in-a-row. Nuggets fall short here. Take DETROIT! |
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11-22-22 | Nets -7.5 v. 76ers | Top | 106-115 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:30 ET Nets (-) over 76ers- So, here we go with the daily drama that is the 76ers. Joel Embiid will be out for the next two games joining James Harden and Tyrese Maxey out with minor injuries. And of course the return of Ben Simmons to Philadelphia for the first time since his mental issues began. Kyrie Irving of course will attract more attention to this NBA circus. The Nets are starting play beyond the noise and have are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games and they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. 76ers are 5-0 ATS in last five home games but just 2-7 ATS when hosting a team with a losing record. Take BROOKLYN! |
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11-21-22 | Knicks +2.5 v. Thunder | 129-119 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
New York at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET Knicks (+) over Thunder- Knicks 17-5 ATS in second game of last 22 back-to-backs, 1-7 ATS in last eight visits and they were favorites and now they are underdogs. New York has dropped the last three meetings straight-up and look to reverse that trend with a 3-guard offense that is struggling because of poor shooting by No.1 draft pick PJ Barrett who’s throwing it up at a 26.5 from the floor and only 8% (2 of 25) from 3-point range. The Thunder will be a bit short-handed as four players are to be sidelined. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-21-22 | Hawks +2.5 v. Cavs | Top | 102-114 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Atlanta at Cleveland 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- Oh yeah, perfect spot for turn around upset. Cleveland as our Megabucks release Sunday rand they responded by blowing out the Heat 113-87 and now host the high flying Hawks. It would be a long shot that the Cavaliers can repeat that type of performance. If trends are any sign the home team and series record would have us on the Cavs, but not us! We smell a rat here or at least something not so good. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-20-22 | Heat v. Cavs -9.5 | Top | 87-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Miami at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Heat- Fresh off their five game losing streak Cleveland hosts Miami who is on a two-side of their own. The Heat have taken to the road and have been downed at Toronto and Washington. They are having difficulties keeping talent on the court as Butler and Adebayo are plagued with injuries. The Heat are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 against teams with winning records and the Cavaliers are 8-1 after a SU win. Take CLEVELAND! |
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11-20-22 | Baylor v. UCLA +2.5 | Top | 80-75 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
UCLA vs. Baylor 5:30 ET Bruins (+) over Bears- One of these wild critters will leave Las Vegas with two consecutive losses and a damper on the start of their season. UCLA held a 41-28 lead in the second half before the Illini when on a shooting spree and outscored the baby bears 51-29. The Bears allowed Virginia to shoot 56% and trailed by 23-points in the second half and were never really in it. Bruins are 6-1 ATS after a SU loss and Naylor is 1-5 ATS against teams with winning records. Take UCLA! |
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11-19-22 | Wolves -3 v. 76ers | Top | 112-109 | Push | 0 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:30 ET Timberwolves over 76ers- The 76ers have won three straight and four of five with Joel Embiid leading in the most dominate fashion possible. Minnesota who dropped six of seven previous games have won their last two with the team posted season highs in points scored. Embiid will most likely sit out the second of back-to-back contests. Tyrese Maxey went down in Friday’s win over the Bucks and without Embiid the Sixers fall short. Take MINNESOTA! |
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11-18-22 | UCLA v. Illinois +3.5 | Top | 70-79 | Win | 100 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
Illinois vs UCLA 9:30 ET Illini (+) over Bruins- Both clubs are 3-0 and will be playing a real opponent for the first time this season. These clubs have not met since 1997 and the Bruins hold a 6-3 series edge but that stirs nothing between these two today. This game is being played in Las Vegas an there should be a slight lean in the crowd for the Bruins but it hasn’t helped in the past. Take ILLINOIS! |
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11-18-22 | Celtics v. Pelicans +2.5 | 117-109 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 32 m | Show | |
Boston at New Orleans 8:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Celtics- Winning streaks clash here as the Celtics have reeled off eight straight wins while New Orleans has won their last three. Boston was able to cruise past Atlanta Wednesday with a pair of starters in Brogdon and Smart sidelined. With those two sidelined and the Pelicans with a healthy Zion Williamson I expect New Orleans who is 12-5 ATS at home on Friday nights to take advantage. Play NEW ORLEANS! |
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11-18-22 | Nuggets v. Mavs -9 | 99-127 | Win | 100 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
Denver at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (-) over Nuggets- Both of these clubs have superstars that are the focal point of each squad and the Nuggets will be without their start tonight as 2-time MVP Nikola Jokic will be sidelined will be Aaron Gordon. Luka Doncic is the Mavericks main clog as he averages 34.4 PPG, 8.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 2.1 steals and he was not in the line-up last time out a home loss to Houston. Back in the lineup he will be the difference with Jokic out. Take DALLAS! |
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11-18-22 | Pacers v. Rockets +5.5 | Top | 99-91 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 3 m | Show |
Indiana at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Pacers- Surprisingly enough Indiana has become a force as they extend their fine play by winning six of the last eight games. Houston may only be 3-12 straight-up but this young group is spirited and 8-7 ATS. The Rockets are off an upset win over Dallas and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five after a SU win and they are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings with the Pacers. Take HOUSTON! |
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11-17-22 | Spurs v. Kings -7 | 112-130 | Win | 100 | 20 h 10 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (-) over Spurs- I can’t remember the last time I saw the Kings this strong a favorite but their 10-3 overall ATS record shows that the bookmaker is trying to catch-up. After a quick 5-2 start San Antonio has tanked winning just once of their last eight and that’s when they routed the Bucks 111-93. After an 0-4 start Sacramento has won 7-of-9 (8-1 ATS) with the losses coming at Golden State and at Miami. It’s the Kings offense that has been impressive as they are scoring 119.5 a game and shooting 49.3 from downtown both are good for 2nd in the league. The Spurs are dead last in points allowed surrendering 119.5 each time out and are dead last in both 3-point and field goal percentage allowed. They just don’t play defense. Kings are 9-4 ATS last 13 meetings overall and 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings as hosts. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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11-17-22 | Nets +1.5 v. Blazers | Top | 109-107 | Win | 100 | 20 h 11 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Portland 10:00 ET Nets over Trailblazers- The drama continues and Days of Our Lives couldn’t write it any better. Every day the drama as to whether the world is flat or who’s got a secret media account or who is coaching today continues...this is getting silly as Brooklyn surrendered 153 points to Sacramento Tuesday and oh yes they lost 153-121. The Nets and the rest of the league (players) are getting anxious as to when their favor bigot will return to action, but it will not be tonight. Portland is off to a great start at 10-4 SU and are the surprise in the west but unfortunately for them it’s the Nets night out, sorry boys but the Blazers will be doused tonight. I know the Nets stink and don’t really care or give great effort all the time but Brooklyn is 9-3 ATS after allowing 125 points or more the previous game (otherwise they stink). As good as the Blazers are they are just 4-9 ATS against teams with losing records and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five hosting the Nets! Take BROOKLYN! |
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11-16-22 | Knicks +3.5 v. Nuggets | 106-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 20 m | Show | |
New York at Denver 10:00 ET Knicks (+) over Nuggets- In his first season as Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized defense and New York had their first winning season for just the second time a decade. But, it appears that he has made an NBA adjustment and now has his focus on outscoring their opponent. So, after surrendering 145 points in a home loss to Oklahoma City they have gone back to basics. Denver averages 117.1 PPG but will be without MVP Nikola Jokic and that will hurt the Nuggets chances. Knicks are now14-4 ATS in their last 18 road games and the Nuggets are 5-16 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-16-22 | Cavs +4.5 v. Bucks | 98-113 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee who started the season 8-0 have dropped 3-of-4 as injuries have started to take their toll and Cleveland who also started fast has cool off losing their last four outright after six straight wins and covers. The Cavaliers played Sunday without Mitchell, Allen and Wade but it’s even worse for the Bucks who have six players in and out because of injuries. The Cav’s are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and are 5-0 ATS against teams winning more than 60%. Take CLEVELAND! |
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11-16-22 | Celtics v. Hawks +3 | Top | 126-101 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
Boston at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics- Boston has won their last seven games while Atlanta has won five of seven including a 121-106 win at Milwaukee handing the Bucks their first home loss of the season after seven wins. The Celtics are the No. 1 scoring team in the league averaging 120 PPG but they are 2-6 ATS against teams with losing records. The Hawks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games against teams with winning records and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games overall. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-15-22 | Knicks +5 v. Jazz | Top | 118-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
New York at Utah 9:00 ET Knicks (+) over Jazz- After a 3-game Eastern swing Utah is back home where they are 5-0 after dropping the final two games on their trip losing back-to-back games for the first time this season .New York is embarking on a 5-game seven day road trip and are off double-digit home loss to OKC on Sunday allowing the Thunder to shoot 62.5%. I don’t think coach Tom Thibodeu was very pleased with the Knicks defense as they once prided themselves at that end of the floor. The numbers stack up behind the Knicks as they are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games and NY is 25-9 ATS in the last 34 meetings. Add that the Jazz are 8-21-2 ATS following a straight-up loss. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-14-22 | Hawks +4.5 v. Bucks | Top | 121-106 | Win | 100 | 8 h 28 m | Show |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Bucks- It was a week ago today that the undefeated Bucks at 9-0 were handed their first loss of the season 117-98 in Atlanta. Milwaukee is dealing with a rash of injuries that have sidelined six different players at one time or another. This is the third meeting already this season between these two and they split each winning and covering at home and they will meet a final time in early January. Hawks are 11-4 ATS after a SU loss and the Bucks are 1-3-1 ATS following a loss by 10-points or more. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-13-22 | Nets v. Lakers +5 | Top | 103-116 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show |
Brooklyn at LA Lakers 9:30 ET Lakers (+) over Nets- Very often especially in sport ‘less is more’ as is the case with the Nets. Brooklyn is now 4-1 since Kyrie Irving was suspended and admit that they are now playing as a team. A team that is sure to walk off the edge of the flat Earth. The Lakers have dropped five straight as they started the season before they finally won so their number is about right for a turnaround. LA most likely without Lebron and maybe once against less is more. Brooklyn is 3-9-2 ATS in the second of back-to-back games and 11-29-1 ATS after SU win. The Lakers are just terrible but are the side tonight. Take LA LAKERS! |
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11-12-22 | Jazz v. Wizards +3.5 | Top | 112-121 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
Utah at Washington 6:00 ET Wizards (+) over Jazz- The Wizards were a Money Game winner for us Friday night and as they defeated Dallas with a pair of starters sidelined. Bradley Beal will remain on the protocol list and not play tonight but Porzingis should return despite a groin strain. Utah despite the loss of Donovan Mitchell have won four straight and have covered seven straight while being favored just once over the Lakers and lead the West. But, the Wiz are 4-1 ATS in their last five and they are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings with the Jazz. Take WASHINGTON! |
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11-11-22 | Bucks v. Spurs -120 | Top | 93-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
Milwaukee at San Antonio 8:00 ET Spurs over Bucks- If anything looks bogus tonight it is this match-up in San Antonio whee the struggling Spurs will host the red hot Milwaukee Bucks who have won 10 of 11 games. San Antonio got off to a quick start winning 5-of-7 but have now dropped five-in-row. So, why are the Spurs favored...cuz I hope their is something fishy after this contest and I’m willing to side with the bookmaker tonight. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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11-10-22 | Mavs v. Wizards +3.5 | 105-113 | Win | 100 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
Dallas at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over Mavericks- Washington has lost four of five including their last three at home while Dallas just had a four game win streak end with a loss at Orlando last night. Bradley Beal the Wizards main attraction will sit out this contest but team have a way of adjusting to key players resting. The Wiz have had the best of it in DC going 6-1 ATS while hosts against the Mavs and Dallas is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games. Take WIZARDS! |