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01-12-16 | Celtics v. Knicks | Top | 114-120 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
Boston at New York 7:35 ET Celtics (+) over Knicks- As most young teams in the NBA the Celtics have been very inconsistent and are now at 19-18 for the season after dropping five of their last six including blowing a 21-point second half lead to Memphis on Sunday. Meanwhile, New York who has already won more game this season then all of last year have won five of their last six at home. Boston has won the last four meetings including the last two at Madison Garden. The beat goes on...Take the CELTICS! |
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01-11-16 | Wizards v. Bulls -8 | 114-100 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Washington at Chicago 8:05 ET Bulls (-) over Wizards- The Bulls had won six straight before their trip to Atlanta Saturday where the Hawks took them out 120-105. Washington meanwhile, has lost five of seven but stopped a three-game losing streak with a 105-99 win over Orlando on Saturday. The Wizards John Wall has picked up some of the slack let by injured guard Bradley Beal who will be back in a week or so. Chicago coach Fred Hoiberg his club the 'riot-act' as he saw his teams lack of hustle in their defeat. The return of Derrick (The Hoax) Rose has helped and with this added depth the Bulls garner the edge. Take CHICAGO! |
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01-10-16 | Thunder v. Blazers +7.5 | 110-115 | Win | 102 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Portland 9:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Thunder- The Trailblazers have dropped three in-a-row including a game where the failed to list C.J. McCollum (their 2nd leading scorer) on the active list. Portland has dropped the first three of a five-game home stand and tonight will also have the return of their All-star guard Damian Lillard who scored 40 on Friday night after missing seven games. I looking for a huge effort out of Portland here. Take the TRAILBLAZERS! |
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01-10-16 | Celtics -121 v. Grizzlies | Top | 98-101 | Loss | -121 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
Boston at Memphis 6:05 ET Celtics over Grizzlies- This 'number' with the Celtics favored raised my eyebrow as the Grizzlies have more wins and are playing at home and yet Vegas sees fit to make Boston the opening line favorite. Memphis opened their six-game home stand with a win over Denver on Friday night but will find tonight's opponent much tougher. Memphis will be without guards Mike Conley and Courtney Lee and Boston will have the return of coach Brad Stevens and Avery Bradley. Take the CELTICS! |
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01-10-16 | Mavs v. Wolves +4.5 | 93-87 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 36 m | Show | |
Dallas at Minnesota 3:35 ET Timberwolves (+) over Mavericks- The Mavericks 'rested' four starters in New Orleans and came away with a victory in New Orleans on Wednesday and then laid an egg with their starters in Milwaukee on Friday losing 96-95. Minnesota is still young and has dropped 17 of their last 21 games after an 8-8 start but with the improvement of rookie center Karl-Anthony Towns and second year man Andrew Wiggins they are playing better. With Oklahoma City, Chicago and San Antonio on deck the Mavericks might get caught looking past the Timberwolves, a mistake here. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-09-16 | Heat v. Jazz +1.5 | Top | 83-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show |
Miami at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Heat- Miami opened their six-game western swing with a win at Phoenix last night but the way the Suns are going of late I wouldn't put much stock in that. The Heat have beat-up on teams from the West going 11-2 but for the most part those were games played at home where they are 15-8 and now it's payback time as they are on the road. This game is being played in 'high altitude and the Heat will have no rest. Rudy Gobert is back for Utah and he makes a difference in the middle. Take the JAZZ! |
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01-09-16 | Wizards +2.5 v. Magic | 105-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
Washington at Orlando 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over Magic- Orlando might be just what the Wizards need as they dropped their fifth in six tries last night and tonight are facing a club that they have already beaten three times this season and 11 straight overall. Part of Washington struggles are that they just can't seem to get over the hump without Bradley Beal who possibly will be back tonight of monday after missing 14 games with a stress fracture in his right leg. The 'Wiz' are 12-5-1 ATS against the Magic and get it done once again. Take WASHINGTON! |
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01-09-16 | Bulls v. Hawks -123 | 105-120 | Win | 100 | 6 h 7 m | Show | |
Chicago at Atlanta 5:00 ET Hawks (-) over Bulls- The Hawks got just what the 'doctor ordered' Thursday night as they went to Philadelphia and got healthy against the pitiful 76ers. This is the first meetings of the year between these two and the Bulls are on a six-game win streak but are with Jokim Noah who will return next week. The Hawks won two of the three meetings last season and Chicago is just 3-9 ATS against Eastern Conference foes. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-08-16 | Mavs v. Bucks +1 | 95-96 | Win | 100 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
Dallas at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Mavericks- Dallas when into New Orleans and rested four starters and still came away with their sixth win in their last eight contests and now visit Milwaukee where the struggling Bucks have dropped their last two and five of their last seven. The Mavericks have won the last six in this series but are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 against the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 after a loss. Take the BUCKS! |
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01-08-16 | Pacers v. Pelicans +2 | Top | 91-86 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Indiana at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Pacers- The Pacers have won the last eight meeting against New Orleans but are playing their three game in four on the road while the Pelicans despite their poor record does have home wins over San Antonio and Cleveland so they are capable. Indiana is off a win at Orlando but had lost six of their previous nine while New Orleans lost to Dallas at home last time out while the Mavericks rested four starters. This time out you will get a complete effort out of the Pelicans. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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01-07-16 | Celtics +5.5 v. Bulls | 92-101 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
Boston at Chicago 8:00 ET Celtics (+) over Bulls- The Bulls are in the mist of their longest winning streak of the season winning their last five and 10 of their last 14. Boston who is 6-7 since their last meeting with Chicago (a 105-100 win) a month ago is off a brutal loss to the Pistons last night when they blew a 13-point fourth quarter lead suffering their third straight home loss. Boston is 5-2 in the second of back-to-back contests and will work hard to atone for last night's let-down. Take the CELTICS! |
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01-06-16 | Clippers v. Blazers +4 | 109-98 | Loss | -101 | 10 h 11 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Clippers- The Clippers are playing their best ball of the season as they have won six straight (five without Blake Griffin) and they return home for five games after this road encounter. Last time out on Saturday Los Angeles run off the 76ers 130-99 as they produced their highest point total of the season. Portland once again has the services of Damian Lillard and if he returns to form Portland can cause problems for the Clippers tonight. Take the TRAILBLAZERS! |
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01-06-16 | Grizzlies +5.5 v. Thunder | 94-112 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Memphis at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Thunder- The Thunder once again are without Kevin Durant who has a sprained toe and usually Russell Westbrook is happy to pick up the slack but he wasn't able to do it last time out shooting poorly and turning the ball over seven times in a loss to Sacramento. The Thunder have already crushed Memphis once this season (125-88) and that was with a healthy Durant. Look for the Grizzlies to get some measure of revenge here. Take MEMPHIS! |
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01-06-16 | Pacers v. Magic +2.5 | Top | 95-86 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
Indiana at Orlando 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Pacers- Two struggling NBA franchises will try and get thing right for the New Year as Indiana enters losing three of their last four while Orlando has lost their last three. The Magic closed December with a flurry winning seven of their final nine games and the Pacers may be without guards George Hill and C.J. Miles. Indiana has won the last five meetings and 13 of the past 15 meetings including a home 97-84 win in early November but come up a very short favorite here. I believe that trend will change here. Take ORLANDO! |
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01-05-16 | Kings +5 v. Mavs | 116-117 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Dallas 8:30 ET Kings (+) over Mavericks- Talk about a one-sided series the Mavericks have defeated Sacramento 21 straight times in Dallas but the Kings did snap a six game losing streak against them earlier this season (only their 3rd win in last 24 match-ups). The Mavs have dropped their last two and have been up-and-down all season. DeMarcus Cousins has been the catalyst for the Kings and has found peace with coach George Karl. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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01-05-16 | Knicks v. Hawks -8 | Top | 107-101 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
New York Knicks at Atlanta 8:00 ET Hawks (-) over Knicks- A turn-around game where the Hawks will look to get a measure of revenge after losing to New York 111-97 (Megabucks winner) at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. In that contest Knicks guard Arron Afflalo hit 14-of-17 shots and 7-of-8 from 3-point range. Atlanta Coach Mike Budenholzer assured the media that he 'won't do it again at Phillips Arena. I agree, that combined with Hawks sharp shooter Kevin Kover looks to snap out of his slump going 2-for-27 from the floor (1-of-24 from 3-point range) and in the comforts of familiar surrounding I believe he will. The Hawks already have a home win over the Knicks on December 26 117-98 and I expect more of the same here. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-05-16 | Bucks +8 v. Bulls | Top | 106-117 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Chicago 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Bulls- Chicago is coming off huge win 115-113 at Toronto on Sunday when Jimmy Butler did something Michael Jordan never accomplished as a member of the Bulls as he scored 40-points in the second half to lead them to the win. Milwaukee meanwhile is off a beating at the hands of San Antonio at home after two road wins and are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games. Although the Bucks are 1-5 in their last six meetings in Chicago they get the cash tonight. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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01-04-16 | Wolves v. 76ers +6 | 99-109 | Win | 100 | 9 h 46 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:05 ET 76ers (+) over Timberwolves- The call is 'Break-up the 76ers' as the lowly cellar dwelling club has won two of their last five on the road to raise their season record to 3-33. Minnesota meanwhile is having problems of their own as they have dropped their last two and five of their last six and are now 10 games under .500 (12-22). It appears that the hire of Mike DiAntoni and bringing in Jerry Conlangelo is having a positive effect. Jahlil Okafor is working his way back off the bench as Philly is improving and can win here. Take the 76ERS! |
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01-03-16 | Hawks v. Knicks +5.5 | Top | 97-111 | Win | 100 | 4 h 53 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York 3:30 ET Knicks (+) over Hawks- The Knicks took a 77-73 lead into the fourth quarter against the Bulls Friday night and then fell apart by shooting just 2-of-19 in the final stanza getting out scored 31-8. New York has now dropped five of their last six but are still one of the most improved team in the NBA this year. Atlanta meanwhile has won seven of heir last eight and have defeated the Knicks the two meetings by an average 15 points. Each of the Knicks last four losses have come of the road and the Garden will be a welcome site this afternoon. Take the KNICKS! |
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01-02-16 | Rockets v. Spurs -11.5 | 103-121 | Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Houston at San Antonio 8:30 ET Spurs (+) over Rockets- On Christmas Day we posted the Rockets over the Spurs and they responded with a convincing win to hand San Antonio their only loss in the past three weeks. The Spurs are 19-0 at home and have won their last 28 games as hosts. The Rockets win on Christmas Day was the only victory over their state rivals in the past 11 meetings. Houston has no heart and too many huge egos to compete here. Take the SPURS! |
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01-02-16 | Pelicans +3 v. Mavs | Top | 105-98 | Win | 100 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
New Orleans at Dallas 8:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Mavericks- The Mavericks who defeated the Curry-less Golden State Warriors handing them only their second loss of the season have fallen since then but welcome New Orleans into town. Dallas has won five straight at home and have defeated the Pelicans six straight times as hosts. The Mavericks has their four-game winning streak snapped by Miami Friday and have a huge advantage over New Orleans who are just 3-15 on the road. This two have split home wins this season against each other but this time the 'numbers' say take the Pelicans. NEW ORLEANS! |
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01-02-16 | Pistons +4.5 v. Pacers | 82-94 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 26 m | Show | |
Detroit at Indiana 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Pacers- These two have already split two meetings this season with each club holding serve and winning at home. The Pacers have dropped their last two and will be facing an improved Pistons' club that will have point guard Brandon Jennings returning. Indiana has been very inconsistent with games where their effort can be questioned while Detroit seems to put forth a professional effort every time out. Look for the Pistons to continue their fine play and get the money here. Take DETROIT! |
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12-30-15 | Clippers v. Hornets +3 | Top | 122-117 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 54 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Clippers- it looks as though the Clippers are a better team without Blake Griffin as they have won three straight including an impressive108-91 win at Washington Tuesday. Charlotte has also won their last two after having dropped five of six and defense has been the key allowing just 95 points per contest. Los Angeles has dominated the series of late winning eight of the last nine but the Clippers have been inconsistent so far this season. Take the HORNETS! |
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12-28-15 | Kings +14 v. Warriors | 103-122 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 34 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Golden State 10:35 ET Kings (+) over Warriors- The Golden State Warriors have dominated the entire league this season but none more then the Sacramento Kings the last three season winning the last 10 meetings. After receiving their first loss in Milwaukee the Warriors have won their last four and are 14-0 at home. There is no question Golden State owns the edge (and a big one) on the perimeter but the Kings DeMarcus Cousins has reached his level of expectations and has become a dominate force in the middle. With the Warriors Barbosa out Sacramento can move more freely inside. Take the KINGS! |
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12-28-15 | Nets v. Heat -9 | 111-105 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Miami 7:35 ET Heat (-) over Nets- after playing through a lull the Heat have responded with two wins over New Orleans and Orlando. The Nets who are just 2-12 on the road are off a six-game home stand and have dropped seven of their last eight. Brooklyn struggles on the defensive end of the floor allowing 106.3 points in their last eight games and committed nine turnovers in the final quarter of their loss to Washington last time out. Miami is 13-6 at home and should win here. Take the HEAT! |
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12-28-15 | Hawks +2 v. Pacers | Top | 87-93 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
Atlanta at Indiana 7:05 ET Hawks (+) over Pacers- The Pacers pounded Minnesota in the fourth quarter Saturday out-scoring them 35-11 on their way to a 102-88 victory while shooting 6-of-9 from 3-point range in the final stanza. Atlanta is know as the 3-point shoot squad led by the NBA's currently lifetime leader Kyle Kover as they bring a six-game win streak into Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Hawks swept the season series last year winning all three meetings and have won the last four overall. Atlanta defense leads the NBA in points off turnover (20.2) and committed only nine turnovers themselves their last time out. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-26-15 | Pacers v. Wolves +4.5 | Top | 102-88 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
Indiana at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Pacers- The inconsistent Indiana Pacers have dropped their last three and have five consecutive road losses where they have won since Dec 2. Minnesota meanwhile continues to struggle at home where they are just 2-11-1 ATS in their 14 games as hosts this season. These two played to a tight 107-103 victory for the Pacers in Indiana back in early November. The Timberwolves are off their worst defeat of the season against the Spurs 108-83 Wednesday and will put forth a professional effort tonight. Take MINNESOTA |
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12-26-15 | Raptors v. Bucks +3 | 111-90 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 59 m | Show | |
Toronto at Milwaukee 5:00 ET Bucks (+) over Raptors- Milwaukee is without coach Jason Kidd and has interim coach Joe Prunty running the show and he is off on the right foot as the Bucks run out the lowing 76ers in his debut. Toronto relies on it's back court of Lowery and DeRozan which is averaging a combined 43.6 points but will up against defenders Michael Carter-Williams and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Raptors are just 1-4 ATS in their last five overall and 2-6 ATS when following a straight-up win, while the Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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12-26-15 | Wizards v. Nets +3 | 111-96 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
Washington at Brooklyn 4:00 ET Nets (+) over Wizards- The Wizards are starting to play basketball the way they closed the season last year as defense has been the key in their getting to with one game of .500. (13-14). Brooklyn who took the Mavericks into overtime Wednesday before succumbing 119-118 have dropped six of their last seven but have been much more competitive of late. Washington hasn't rewarded it's backers as a road favorite and they are without Bradley Beat and Otto Porter Jr. The Nets Thaddeus Young is showing his stuff of late and they are playing with extra effort. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-25-15 | Spurs v. Rockets +7 | 84-88 | Win | 100 | 21 h 27 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Spurs- Everyone keeps talking about the Golden State Warriors but the Spurs are a hot as anybody as they have won eight straight by an average margin of 21.4 points including the last four my at least 20. That's a lot of blowout wins. Houston is playing better of late winning 10 of their last15 but are off a disappointing loss at Orlando Wednesday. The Spurs have won the last three in the series while Houston had won the previous six. The Rockets have enough fire-power and incentive to keep this one close. Take HOUSTON! |
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12-25-15 | Cavs +7 v. Warriors | 83-89 | Win | 100 | 19 h 35 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Golden State 5:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Warriors- This is the day and match-up where so many predicted Golden State would lose their first game of the season. Sorry to disappoint but the Bucks made that case mute. Both clubs are once again the top in their conferences and the Warriors head into Christmas day with a 31-game regular season home winning streak. Kyrie Irving who was hurt in Game One of the Finals against Golden State has returned and helps the Cavaliers depth and overall offensive potential. LeBron James will be at his best and this one comes down to the final buzzer. Take CLEVELAND! |
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12-25-15 | Bulls +9 v. Thunder | 105-96 | Win | 100 | 16 h 57 m | Show | |
Chicago at Oklahoma City 2:30 ET Bulls (+) over Thunder- The Bulls are off three straight losses including a listless 105-102 home loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday while Oklahoma City is off three straight wins and have won their last five home meetings against Chicago. The Bulls center Joakim Noah will miss this encounter and that not be such a negative for them as he is averaging a career low 4.5 points as it appears Hoiberg's faster paced game isn't suited to Noah's style of play. Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler combined for 55 in a win over the Thunder in Chicago in November and can help keep this one close. Take the BULLS! |
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12-23-15 | Mavs v. Nets +3 | Top | 119-118 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
Dallas at Brooklyn 7:35 ET Nets (+) over Mavericks- Although the road team has won seven of the last eight meetings the Nets are in a great spot to upset the Mavericks. Dallas is off a disappointing loss at Toronto last night which dropped them to 8-8 on the road and will be without guard Deron Williams who was looking forward to returning to Brooklyn against his former club. The Mavs will be further short-handed in the back-court as Devin Harris will also be sidelined. Dirk Nowitzki is beginning to show signs of ware-and-tear of a long and productive career. Look for the Nets to get it done here. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-23-15 | Kings +7 v. Pacers | 108-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Indiana 7:00 ET Kings (+) over Pacers- The Pacers return home where they are 7-1 straight-up and 6-2 ATS in their last eight before before getting pasted twice on the road in Memphis and San Antonio. Sacramento dropped to 1-2 on their four-game road trip running out of gas at Washington Monday night falling 113-99 to the Wizards. The Kings record (11-17) does not necessarily reflect the improvement of their overall play with the addition of temperamental Rajon Rondo and DeMarcus Cousins. I see the trend continuing. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-22-15 | Pistons +4 v. Heat | 93-92 | Win | 100 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
Detroit at Miami 7:35 ET Pistons (+) over Heat- The Pistons are off a four-overtime win at Chicago on Friday but had they entire weekend off to regain their legs. Detroit will be pleased to welcome Aron Baynes who was out on Friday and Brandon Jennings who played in a rehab D-League game this weekend. These two met Thanksgiving weekend with Pistons prevailing at home 104-81 as a 1-point favorite, in a contest where Andre Drummond had 18 points and 20 rebounds. Detroit is 8-3 straight up and 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 contests while Miami has won four of their last five after flat spot for eight games. The Pistons are playing with a purpose and confidence. Take DETROIT! |
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12-21-15 | Thunder v. Clippers +2 | Top | 100-99 | Win | 100 | 12 h 6 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers 10:35 ET Clippers (+) over Thunder- The Clippers enter this fray having lost their last two while Oklahoma City have won seven of their last eight. Los Angeles who have struggled with chemistry killer Lance Stephenson believe that they have turned the corner winning four of five on their last road trip and 10 of their last 13. Oklahoma City has not won against the Clippers in Los Angeles since Game 6 in the 2014 Western Conference semifinals. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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12-21-15 | Hornets +3 v. Rockets | 95-102 | Loss | -101 | 10 h 38 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Houston 8:00 ET Hornets (+) over Rockets- The Rockets have finally made it to .500 winning their last two including a win over the L.A. Clippers Saturday 107-97 where unhappy Dwight Howard delivered with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Houston who has taken nine straight in this series but have had chemistry problems all season with Harden now a Kardashian and Howard wanting the ball more along with McHale's departure. Charlotte will be without Al Jefferson (suspension) but Nicolas Batum is back from illness. The Rockets are just 4-9 at Toyota Center favorites and Hornets are more team oriented. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-21-15 | Kings +3 v. Wizards | 99-113 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Washington 7:00 ET Kings (+) over Wizards- both these clubs enter this contest with 11 wins but where that is a good thing for Sacramento it is not good for Washington. The Kings won on the road for just the third time in 12 tries Sunday at Toronto while the Wizards have won only five times in their last 15 outings. Washington's defense has suffered as their big men are ailing and their catalyst Bradley Beal is injured. The Kings Rajon Rondo is playing well since his return from suspension and DeMarcus Cousins is starting to buy in to George Karl's way of playing the game. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-20-15 | Kings +5 v. Raptors | Top | 104-94 | Win | 100 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
Sacramento at Toronto 6:00 ET Kings (+) over Raptors- The Raptors return home after a three game road trip when they finished with their only win over the Heat 108-94. Rajon Rondo returned from his suspension Friday night in Minnesota but his 11 points and 13 assists were enough as the Kings fell to the Timberwolves as small favorites. This time they shall receive points from Toronto and they will make good use of them. Sacramento knows they can play with the Raptors as they have already notched a 107-101 victory in November. Take the KINGS! |
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12-19-15 | Clippers v. Rockets -115 | 97-107 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Houston 8:05 ET Rockets over Clippers- So far the getting rid of Kevin McHale as head coach hasn't had a positive effect on the Rockets as they continue to bicker over who sees the ball and when as they struggle below .500. The L.A. Clippers at 16-11 are off a fourth quarter collapse last night in San Antonio and must realize by now that they just can't get over the 'hump' so to speak. Their weaknesses are glaring as DeAndre Jordan can rebound and dunk and block some shots but his game in limited and Lance Stephenson is a cancer no matter where he goes. Look for Houston who just crushed the Lakers to take that confidence builder into tonights contest. Take the ROCKETS! |
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12-18-15 | Pelicans +3.5 v. Suns | 88-104 | Loss | -103 | 13 h 46 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Phoenix 10:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Suns- New Orleans has only seven win in 25 games this season but two of them have come at the hands of the Phoenix Suns who just haven't been able to contain Anthony Davis. Davis has averaged 29 points and 18 rebounds along with three blocked shots as the Pelicans averaged 121 points against the Suns in a pair of November wins. New Orleans has won four of the last five meetings and seem to have the Suns number. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-18-15 | Grizzlies +2.5 v. Mavs | 88-97 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
Memphis at Dallas 8:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Mavericks- It looks like age isn't just affecting Kobe Bryant as father time has slowed down Dirk Nowitzki a bit much this season. He is in the mist of a scoring slump averaging just 13.3 points of late. Both these clubs are hovering just above .500 on the season but I believe the Grizzlies have more potential. Both clubs are off losses but the Mavericks held a two-point lead against Indiana before being blasted 62-34 in the second-half. Memphis already owns a 110-96 win over Dallas and that was without Zach Randolph, with him they win again. Take the GRIZZLIES! |
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12-18-15 | Pistons +4 v. Bulls | Top | 147-144 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
Detroit at Chicago 8:00 ET Pistons (+) over Bulls- A contrast of styles will be on display Friday at the United Center in Chicago as the Bulls who have won four straight and are playing their nine home game in last 10 will put their tough defense (88.8 points allowed last 4) against the free wheeling Pistons. Detroit owns a home win over Chicago back on October 30 winning 98-94 when Andre Drummond had 20 points and 20 rebounds. Derrick (The Hoax) Rose has started to show glimpses of his old self but it won't be enough tonight. Take the PISTONS! |
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12-17-15 | Rockets v. Lakers +6 | 107-87 | Loss | -108 | 13 h 52 m | Show | |
Houston at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Rockets- 'Break-up' the Lakers is the call after their convincing win over the Bucks on Tuesday. The disappointing Rockets seem to have more problems then meets the eye as they continue to slump and have rumors of dissension as they season wares on. Last week Houston defeated Los Angeles at home by 29 points (126-97) on Saturday and then they dropped their next two before this encounter. The Rockets are just 5-11 ATS as favorites this season and L.A. Should play them close tonight. Take the LAKERS! |
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12-17-15 | Raptors v. Hornets +1 | 99-109 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
Toronto at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Raptors- The Charlotte Hornets have dropped their last two while the Raptors with injuries to a pair of starters have won eight of their last 12. The Hornets were pounded last night at Orlando but are staying with the 'small ball' which has produced 10 3-pointers a game and four back-court players scoring in double-digits. The Hornets are 10-4 straight-up at home with their loses coming against top shelf clubs. Toronto is not quite that yet. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-16-15 | Grizzlies +3.5 v. Bulls | 85-98 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
Memphis at Chicago 8:05 ET Grizzlies (+) over Bulls- Line-up changes have taken place for both clubs as they have removed big man starters for smaller quicker players. The NBA has become a copy-cat league as teams are beginning to follow the Warriors lead buy moving to a more outside game. The problem here is for the Bulls as Derrick Rose doesn't shoot all that well outside the paint while inserting Mike Conley into the line-up gives the Grizzlies an edge on the perimeter. Chicago is just 4-9 ATS at home while Memphis although they are struggling overall are 7-4-1 on the road. Take the GRIZZLIES! |
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12-16-15 | Heat v. Nets +4 | 104-98 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
Miami at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Heat- After a quick start to the season the Heat have cooled-off as Dwyane Wade's scoring touch has eluded him and big man Hassan Whiteside's free throw shooting and lack of assists have hurt Miami. Brooklyn's over record is just 7-17 but they have been playing better basketball after a 2-13 start. The Nets have dropped their last two at home and this is a final of a six game home stand where they are 6-6 on the season and 7-4-1 ATS. Miami is just 3-5 on the road both straight-up and ATS. Look for the Nets to get it done here. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-16-15 | Hornets +1.5 v. Magic | Top | 98-113 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
Charlotte at Orlando 7:05 ET Hornets (+) over Magic- The Charlotte Hornets are following the current NBA trend as they have gone to 'small ball' and it is working as they have four guards scoring in double figures while making 10 3-point shots per game. Orlando meanwhile is struggling in the back-court as Evan Fournier is averaging just 6.4 points and shooting 29.4 per cent the last five games. Interestingly enough the visitor won all four meetings last season with the Hornets allowing only 86.5 points in the last two meetings. Charlotte has been resting since Saturday and will be fresh for this encounter. Take the HORNETS! |
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12-15-15 | Bucks v. Lakers +3.5 | Top | 95-113 | Win | 100 | 12 h 30 m | Show |
Milwaukee at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Bucks- It was the Milwaukee Bucks that ended the Golden State Warriors winning streak on Saturday and they have had three days to pat themselves on the back. The Lakers are the only team to lose the Philadelphia 76ers and have only three wins in 24 games and are currently on a six-game losing streak ending an eight game road trip with loses to Houston and San Antonio by a combined 51 points. Although the Bucks defeated the Warriors they are just 2-10 straight-up on the road and are now the favorite. Much needed the Lakers get the win here. Take LOS ANEGELES! |
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12-15-15 | Rockets v. Kings -119 | 97-107 | Win | 100 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
Houston at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (-) over Rockets- The Kings will be without catalyst Rajon Rondo as they contemptuous point guard has been suspended for making slurs against gay NBA official Bill Kennedy. The struggling Rockets have defeated Sacramento seven straight times going 6-1 ATS and yet even without Rondo the odds makers have instilled the Kings as the opening line favorite. Granted they (Kings) are much improved under George Karl this season and Houston has been very disappointing this season but have defeated Sacramento twice already this season. This time the home club gets its revenge. Take the KINGS! |
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12-15-15 | Cavs v. Celtics +2.5 | 89-77 | Loss | -112 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- The Celtics who fell to the NBA Champion Warriors in double-overtime Friday night now host the other NBA finalist Cleveland Cavaliers. These two opened the NBA playoffs last spring and the Cavaliers swept the series but lost Kevin Love for the rest of the playoffs in Game 4 when Kelly Olynyk wrenched his shoulder. Cleveland is off a huge 111-76 win at Orlando on Friday while the Cavs are still under .500 on the road at 5-6 while the improving Celtics are 7-5 at home. Boston has won 7-of-10 and can keep this one close here. Take BOSTON! |
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12-14-15 | Pelicans +3 v. Blazers | Top | 101-105 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 4 m | Show |
New Orleans at Portland 10:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Trailblazers- New Orleans is beginning to show signs of life as they won two-of-three at home before falling apart in the final quarter at Chicago losing 98-94. Portland like the Pelicans blew a fourth quarter lead to the Knicks (Best Bet winner) Saturday night and have lost three-of four. It appears that Anthony Davis has regained his All-Pro form as he had 22 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks Saturday. Portland has won six straight including opening night 112-94 in their series but they are built differently this season with Damian Lillard leading the way. New Orleans is just 1-11 on the road but the return of Tyeke Evans the birds are better and the Blazers are only 5-6 at home. This line is short which helps me believe the visitor has a chance to win here. Take the PELICANS! |
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12-14-15 | Rockets v. Nuggets +5 | 108-114 | Win | 100 | 11 h 4 m | Show | |
Houston at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Rockets- The Denver Nuggets have only nine wins this season but two of those came at the expense of the Rockets who are just 12-12 at this point after appearing in the Western Conference finals last season. Houston has won seven of their last nine including a 29-point 126-97 win over the Lakers on Saturday. Denver meanwhile has won three of the four but are just 4-7 straight-up at home. The Nuggets believe they have the formula to beat Houston and will use it again tonight. Take the NUGGETS! |
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12-14-15 | Raptors v. Pacers -5 | 90-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Toronto at Indiana 7:05 ET Pacers (-) over Raptors- These two opened the season in Toronto as the Raptors won 106-99 as a 5.5 points favorite for their fifth consecutive win in this series and they are 12-2 ATS in the 14 meetings. They are currently on a four game win streak including a rout of Philadelphia 96-76 on Sunday. The Pacers meanwhile are off a terrible performance at Detroit losing 118-96 on Saturday. Indiana realizes it has to buckle down on defense as they have allowed 123.5 points in their last four losses and they open a three-game home stand tonight where they are 7-3 on the year. Take INDIANA! |
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12-13-15 | Grizzlies v. Heat -3.5 | 97-100 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Memphis at Miami 6:00 ET Heat (-) over Grizzlies- Both these clubs are on a slide as the Heat have lost three straight and Memphis has lost three-of-five all by more then 20 points including a 123-99 thrashing Friday night by Charlotte. Something will have to give here as Memphis has won eight straight against Miami and five straight at American Airlines Arena. The last time they were her the Grizzlies were favored by three and now they find themselves the underdog which should put a smile of the Heat faces. Take MIAMI! |
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12-12-15 | Knicks +3.5 v. Blazers | Top | 112-110 | Win | 100 | 12 h 28 m | Show |
New York at Portland 10:05 ET Knicks (+) over Trailblazers- The Knicks were looking oh so much better 10 games ago when they were 8-6 but have now dropped four straight and eight of their last 10 and stand 10-14 on the season. Carmelo Anthony poor shooting and poor shot selection have had a negative effect and coach Fisher address the problem this week. Portland is off a 2-2 road trip with a win over the Suns last night in Phoenix while the Knicks were regrouping from a Thursday night 98-96 loss in Utah. The Trailblazers have won the last six in this series but this is a much improved Knicks squad. Take NEW YORK! |
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12-12-15 | Spurs v. Hawks +3 | 103-78 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Atlanta 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Spurs- The Spurs have had their way against Atlanta winning the last 10 meetings including an easy 108-88 win in late November in San Antonio. They are off a lackluster 22-point 109-87 win over the Lakers last night where they rested Tony Parker and gave Tim Duncan limited minutes. The Hawks are off a 107-94 road loss to Oklahoma City on Thursday and look to rebound after weak efforts from Paul Millsap and Al Horford. Look for Atlanta to post their first win over the Spurs since March of 2010. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-12-15 | Pacers v. Pistons -105 | 96-118 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Indiana at Detroit 7:30 ET Pistons (+) over Pacers- The Pacers ended a three game slide with an impressive performance against the Heat last night dominating the second have while outscoring Miami 49-35. Detroit got by the 76ers last night winning 107-95 ending a two-game losing streak. Indiana won the first meeting in Detroit 94-83 for their first win of the season after an 0-3 start when Andre Drummond had 25 points and 29 rebounds in the loss. This time the Pistons grab the ring and hold on. Take the PISTONS! |
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12-11-15 | Thunder v. Jazz +3.5 | Top | 94-90 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Thunder- Playing against Oklahoma City since the return of Kevin Durant cam be dangerous as they have won their last three in a big way. This is the first of back-to-back meetings between these two who have mirror home and away records where the Jazz are 5-4 as hosts and the Thunder are 4-5 on the road. Oklahoma City owns a crashing 111-89 win over the Jazz in Utah three weeks ago and I see the Jazz getting serious for this rematch. Take UTAH! |
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12-11-15 | Warriors v. Celtics +6.5 | 124-119 | Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Golden State at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- I am not one of the guys who looks to beat the Warriors like so many other handicappers (see Pacers game), but I do like this spot. Golden State is now 23-0 and an amazing 13-0 on the road including 10-3 ATS and that is truly impressive. The Warriors are 5-0 on this current road trip and finish up at Milwaukee on Saturday and no team in NBA history has even gone 7-0 on a single road trip, but then again no team has ever opened the season 23-0. Klay Thompson turned his ankle last time out and the Warriors have enough fire-power to win without him but even if he plays his effectiveness is still is in question. Take BOSTON! |
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12-11-15 | Cavs v. Magic +3.5 | 111-76 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Orlando 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Cavaliers- This really hasn't been much of a series as the Cavaliers have won the past 11 meetings but have dropped five of their last six on the road. Orlando is 7-3 at home and have won six of their last eight including three of their last five on the road. The Magic return home after a 10-day road trip and will be glad to return the Amway Center where they are much improved this season. Cleveland really hasn't put it together as of yet as they are waiting for the return of Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert. Take ORLANDO! |
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12-10-15 | 76ers +7 v. Nets | 91-100 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7:30 ET 76ers (+) over Nets- The 76ers who have managed to win only one game this season (against the Lakers) are coming off one of the worst defeats in franchise history losing by 51-points 119-68 against San Antonio on Monday. Jerry Colangelo was assigned by the NBA as chairman of basketball operations and adviser to the worst of professional basketball's worst run teams. Brooklyn has won three of their last five including a win over the Rockets on Tuesday and yet have the second worst record in the East behind Philadelphia. The Nets lost rookie Rondae Hollis-Jefferson due to ankle surgery while Jahlil Okafor is returning for the 76ers after his two-game suspension. With a huge effort the NBA's worst keeps it close. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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12-09-15 | Hawks +2 v. Mavs | 98-95 | Win | 100 | 11 h 9 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Dallas 9:35 ET Hawks (+) over Mavericks- The Hawks are well rested and ready to fly as they last played and won on Friday over the Lakers (which can be considered a day off) while the Mavericks have won their last two including a win over the Knicks in New York Monday night. Both clubs are 13-9 with the Hawks winning both meetings last season and coming into Dallas with two tough inside players in Paul Milsap and Al Horford and you expect Atlanta to make their free throws when it counts. Take the HAWKS! |
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12-09-15 | Knicks +3.5 v. Jazz | 85-106 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 40 m | Show | |
New York at Utah 9:05 ET Knicks (+) over Jazz- The Knicks are one of the most improved teams in the NBA this season as they have already posted 10 wins and were at .500 before dropping their last two to Milwaukee and Dallas. New York who is 9-3-1 ARS in their last 13 road games have 'covered' their last 19 visits to Salt Lake and with the Jazz missing center Rudy Gobert rookie Kristaps Porzingis will continue to score points in the paint. Utah is coming off a tough outing in Sacramento last night and the Knicks are off four days rest. Take NEW YORK! |
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12-09-15 | Rockets +3.5 v. Wizards | Top | 109-103 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show |
Houston at Washington 7:00 ET Rockets(+) over Wizards- The Houston Rockets have found life winning their last three entering last night's loss at Brooklyn to get within one game of .500 before that loss. The Wizards are one game off the break-even mark but have been very inconsistant. The Rockets were 3-14 ATS until their current streak while Washington is just 5-12-2 ATS in their last 19 games when playing with one days rest and will still be without Marcin Gortat and Nene and I see Dwight Howard taking advantage of the soft middle. Houston is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 trips to Washington and are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Take the ROCKETS! |
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12-08-15 | Thunder v. Grizzlies +2.5 | 125-88 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Thunder- After a slow start to the season the Memphis Grizzlies have won 9-of-12 including a win over the Kevin Durant less Thunder in Oklahoma City 122-114 three weeks ago. The Grizzlies have won four of the past five meetings and have managed to win the close games of late. Oklahoma City is leading the NBA in rebounding and Russell Westbrook who leads the league in triple-doubles but at times is careless with the ball committing numerous turnovers. At home take the GRIZZLIES! |
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12-08-15 | Rockets v. Nets +4.5 | 105-110 | Win | 102 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
Houston at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Rockets- The Houston Rockets have a chance to get to the break-even mark (10-11) with a win tonight in Brooklyn while having won five of their last six. The Nets meanwhile, are 29th in the NBA in scoring at 95.6 points per contest and have failed to hit the century mark in any of their past six games (2-4)as they have dropped 10-games (5-15) below .500. The Nets look to get back to the play they had at the end of November when the went 8-1 ATS. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-08-15 | Blazers v. Cavs -8.5 | Top | 100-105 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
Portland at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Trailblazers- After losing for the first time at home (9-1) the Cavaliers proceeded to lose at New Orleans and get trounced in Miami while LeBron James rested and are now 4-13 ATS in their last 17. Rest is something Portland knows very little about (at this time) as they are playing their third game in four nights after a 90-88 loss at Milwaukee last night. Cleveland has struggled scoring points in their mini drought averaging just 93.5 points with Kevin Love going 10-36 from the field while previously scoring 101.4 points per contest. Rested and ready to go the Cavs get it down. Take CLEVELAND! |
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12-07-15 | Blazers -107 v. Bucks | 88-90 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Portland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Trailblazers over Bucks- Both these clubs will have difficulty making the playoffs but they are pretty evenly matched as Portland (9-12) comes to Milwaukee (8-13) who is off a convincing win over the New York Knicks. The Bucks are without three players moving O.J. Mayo to starting point guard and he is a bit over-matched against the Trailblazers Damian Lillard who just seems to get it done every night. Take PORTLAND! |
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12-07-15 | Clippers v. Wolves +1 | Top | 110-106 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 24 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Clippers- The Clippers are a disappointing 11-9 to date but much of that is because of injuries t their back-court and not just the presence of Lance Stephenson. Los Angeles suffers without Chris Paul and J.J. Redick's ankle has slowed their offense down. Minnesota is currently 0-2 on their home stand (4-games) and is now 2-8 as hosts and are 1-9 ATS. Even though the Clippers are 8-1 ATS in their last nine trips to Minnesota this is a better T'wolves club to previous editions. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-06-15 | Mavs -2 v. Wizards | 116-104 | Win | 100 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
Dallas at Washington 6:00 ET Mavericks over Wizards- How about those Wizards! They preformed their magic by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers and lose to the Los Angeles Lakers the next. Dallas enters the Nation's Capitol having lost five of their last seven after having won six in-a-row while the Wizards who tailed for all except the final two minutes pull out a miracle win over Phoenix despite missing four big men (Gortat, Nene, Gooden and Humphries). This will catch up to them against the Mavericks front line as Dirk Nowitzki has recorded three of his four double-doubles in his last six games. Dallas has won the last 10 meetings and I believe that trend will continue. Take the MAVERICKS! |
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12-05-15 | Magic +2.5 v. Clippers | 101-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 20 m | Show | |
Orlando at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Magic (+) over Clippers- Hard to believe that the Magic (11-8) have a better record then the Clippers (10-9) but they are riding a five-game winning streak and Los Angeles is missing some key components. It appears that the Clippers will be without their starting back-court as both Chris Paul and J.J Redick will be sidelined. Lance Stephenson is being used to pick up the slack but he himself is a 'slacker.' Even though L.A. Has won the last two meetings by an average 26 points the Vegas line tells us something else is happening here tonight. Take ORLANDO! |
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12-05-15 | Pacers v. Jazz +2 | 119-122 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
Indiana at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Pacers- Indiana had their six-game winning streak stopped in Portland Thursday night as Paul George came back to earth and was 0-9 from 3-point range going 4-17 overall. Utah has dropped two straight at home as they are off a 106-103 loss to Golden State Monday before Thursday's loss to Orlando 103-94. Utah has already posted a 97-96 win over the Pacers in Indiana and can replete here. Take the JAZZ! |
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12-05-15 | Kings +3.5 v. Rockets | Top | 113-120 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
Sacramento at Houston 8:00 ET Kings (+) over Rockets- The Houston Rockets are beginning to show signs of life as they posted their 4th win in their last five games last night at Dallas 100-96. The Rockets posted their sixth straight win over the Kings in early November when they were without DeMarcus Cousins. Sacramento is 1-7 without him while posting six wins and losses with him. He will be in the line-up tonight and so will Dwight Howard be for the Rockets but Cousins in more important. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-04-15 | Cavs v. Pelicans +5 | 108-114 | Win | 100 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
Cleveland at New Orleans 9:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Cavaliers- The Cavaliers suffered their first home loss of the season last time out as they trailed the Washington Wizards the entire game in a 97-85 loss. New Orleans meanwhile blew a 14 point first-half lead at Houston Wednesday losing 108-101 and have now lost four straight. The Pelicans who have shot blocker Anthony Davis have allowed 100 or more points in 17 of 19 games and more then 110 points 10 times. Davis has three straight double-doubles as the Pelicans have defeated the Cavaliers the last four visits to New Orleans. Take the PELICANS! |
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12-04-15 | Nets +3.5 v. Knicks | 91-108 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at New York 7:00 ET Nets (+) over Knicks- The much awaited (HA) clash between the Lopez brothers will take place at Madison Square Garden as Brook of the Nets will meet Robin of the Knicks. Brooklyn has won their last two contests both at home (they are 1-10 on the road) while New York is off a win over the 76ers. Brooklyn won all four meetings last season and both at MSG. New York is much improved this season but the Nets always get ready for them. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-04-15 | Suns -113 v. Wizards | Top | 106-109 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
Phoenix at Washington 7:00 ET Suns over Wizards- John Wall has come alive for the Wizards scoring 35 and 34 points in the last two outings but Washington has still lost five of their last six games. Wall will have two excellent defenders against him tonight in guards Brandon Knight and Eric Bledsoe. Phoenix has struggled themselves losing six of their last seven games the previous one when they blew a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter at Detroit. The Suns seem to have the Wizards 'number' as they have beaten them 13 of the past 16 meetings. Washington will be without Nene who is injured and center Marcin Gortat who left the team for personal reasons. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-03-15 | Pacers v. Blazers +2.5 | 111-123 | Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show | |
Indiana at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Pacers- The Indiana Pacers are on a tear having won six straight and have moved to within a half-game of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference. Now, they come up a small favorite on the road in Portland where they have failed to win in their last six appearances. The return of Paul George has the Pacers looking like a contender again as he is second in the league in 3-point scoring behind Stephen Curry. It's been a long time since the Pacers have won in Portland even when they were good (Nov.28, 2007). The beat goes on for these two clubs in Portland. Take the TRAILBLAZERS! |
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12-03-15 | Thunder v. Heat +2.5 | Top | 95-97 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Miami 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Thunder- Both clubs are coming off losses as the Thunder were man-handled in Atlanta on Monday 106-100 and the Heat were run out of the gym the same night 105-95 at home by the Celtics. Oklahoma City is still adjusting to 'new' coach Billy Donovan and are just 3-4 on the road. The thunder won and covered both meetings last year including a win in Miami 94-86 but this Heat team has made the adjustment of playing without LeBron James. Take MIAMI! |
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12-02-15 | Pelicans +4 v. Rockets | 101-108 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 36 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Houston 8:05 ET Pelicans (+) over Rockets- These two clubs were in the playoffs last season with the Rockets going to the conference finals but both are far off the pace this season. No one is more disappointing then New Orleans who have won just four of 18 contests after clinching a playoff berth on the final day of the season with a win over the Spurs last year. Both coaches that were entrenched last season are gone and their replacements have failed to inspire their current roster. To be fair the the Pelicans they have been beset with injuries while Houston just doesn't put forth the effort necessary to win each night. James Harden has been especially lazy on the defensive side of the court . Even though Houston has won seven of the past eight meetings they have still lost eight of their last 11 since firing Kevin McHale under J.B. Bickerstaff. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-02-15 | Suns +4.5 v. Pistons | 122-127 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Detroit 7:30 ET Suns (+) over Pistons- The Pistons are the most improved team in the NBA this season as their current 9-9 record is far better then their 5-23 start last season under Stan Van Gundy while the Suns dropped to 8-10 after their loss to the Nets 94-91 in Brooklyn last night. Detroit has already posted a win at Phoenix 100-92 four weeks ago and while the Suns have lost seven straight to the Pistons ATS they are seeking a measure of revenge here. Both clubs are 9-9 ATS but it;s the Duns turn tonight. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-01-15 | Grizzlies v. Pelicans +1 | 113-104 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
Memphis at New Orleans 8:05 ET Pelicans over Grizzlies- The Pelicans who made the playoff on the final day of the regular season last year by defeating the Spurs opened this season with seven straight losses and haven't been able to right-the-ship yet as Anthony Davis has been in and out wit injuries. New Orleans has had three days off after losing their last two on the road and host the Grizzlies who slept-walked their way through a won over winless Philadelphia. Memphis is under .500 (3-4) on the road and New Orleans gets back to even as hosts with a win tonight. Take PELICANS! |
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12-01-15 | Magic +2 v. Wolves | 96-93 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
Orlando at Minnesota 8:05 ET Magic (+) over Timberwolves- Two evenly matched clubs face-off as 8-9 Minnesota hosts 9-8 Orlando in a pair of playoff hopefuls. The Magic have won their last three and have dominated this series winning 12 of their last 14 meetings including a 104-101 overtime win two weeks ago in Orlando. The Timberwolves expect to have Ricky Rubio back tonight after missing two games due to an ankle injury while they are just 2-6 at home but have won their last two. Orlando has some under-rated talent and wins here tonight. Take the MAGIC! |
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12-01-15 | Wizards v. Cavs -9 | 97-85 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Washington at Cleveland 7:05 ET Cavaliers (-) over Wizards- The Washington Wizards made a valiant effort Saturday night against the Raptors but still lost their fourth straight. The Cavaliers have won five of six and are 9-0 at home as unlike the Wizards they posted a last-second win over the Nets Saturday. The ironic thing is that Washington covered and Cleveland did not. Kevin Love has returned to his older form and LeBron is still the best all-around player in the game. The Wizards just don't play the defense needed to defeat the Number One team in the East. Tale CLEVELAND! |
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11-30-15 | Warriors v. Jazz +8 | 106-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
Golden State at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Warriors- At this point the Warriors look unstoppable as they have rolled to 18 straight wins to start the season. Golden State's high-power offense will be up against the No.3 ranked scoring defense as the Jazz are even tougher when playing as hosts. This is a tough call as hot as the Warriors are and they also have defeated Utah seven of the last eight meetings but the Jazz are off back-to-back wins and playing just their sixth home game of the year. Take UTAH. |
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11-30-15 | Spurs v. Bulls +4 | 89-92 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Spurs- The Spurs have a five-game winning streak after pounding Atlanta 108-88 on Saturday and have held all five of their opponents under 90 points. Chicago returns home rested after four road games and will have Derrick (The hoax) Rose back tonight. Last year they split the season season series 2-2 with the home team winning both as hosts. San Antonio is 5-3 on the road while the Bulls are 5-1 both straight-up and ATS at home. If Rose shows up I like the Bulls chances as he was 9-of-16 against the Spurs in their last meeting in Chicago. Take the BULLS! |
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11-30-15 | Thunder v. Hawks +2.5 | Top | 100-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Atlanta 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant is back and he has put the NBA on notice averaging 30.3 points while shooting 58.5 percent in three games since returning. Atlanta returns home after losing two of three on the road including a 108-88 beat down by the Spurs on Saturday. The Hawks have been alternating wins and losses since November 9 the last time they had won two-in-a-row and if that trend continues they win tonight. These two clubs split last season's series 2-2 and tonight the birds fly. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-29-15 | Pistons v. Nets +4.5 | 83-87 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
Detroit at Brooklyn 6:00 ET Nets (+) over Pistons- Detroit opened the season by winning their first three road games but have found the going tougher of late winning just 1-of-7 as they were pounded at Oklahoma City on Friday. The Pistons will play eight of their next 10 at home and will be looking to get out of New York as soon as possible. The Nets were bit by a last second hoop by LeBron James falling 90-88 last night in Cleveland in a game that they held the lead for most of the game. These two throw up plenty of bricks as the Pistons shoot 31% from 3-point range and the Nets 29.9%. Take advantage of the home court tonight as the Nets get the win! Take BROOKLYN! |
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11-29-15 | Celtics v. Magic +2 | 91-110 | Win | 100 | 8 h 37 m | Show | |
Boston at Orlando 6:00 ET Magic (+) over Celtics- At 8-8 the Orlando Magic have won 7-of-11 and look to go over .500 for the first time this season while the Celtics come in off two straight win including a 33-point drubbing of the Wizards Friday night. Brad Stevens is beginning to have a coaching impact with the Celtics as they continue to play tougher defense improving for 101.4 points per contest last season to 96.9 this year. But, the home team have been dominate in this series winning the past seven including all four games last season. Take ORLANDO! |
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11-29-15 | Suns +4.5 v. Raptors | Top | 107-102 | Win | 100 | 8 h 41 m | Show |
Phoenix at Toronto 6:00 ET Suns (+) over Raptors- These two clubs are playing a mirror image of each other as the Suns have lost four-in-a-row and the Raptors have won four-in a-row. Phoenix is starting their longest road trip of the season and understand that in order to turn it around must play better defense. The Suns have surrendered 119 points per contest over the last four including 135 and 22 3-pointers to Golden State. The Raptors came back from eight points down in the final three minutes last night to pull out a 84-82 win over Washington last night but are just 11-26 against the Suns including 6-12 in Toronto. Take PHOENIX! |
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11-28-15 | Lakers +8.5 v. Blazers | 96-108 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 50 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Portland 10:00 ET Lakers (+) over Trailblazers- The 2-12 L.A. Lakers are off their worst loss of the NBA season as the Warriors destroyed the youthful club and handed them their fourth straight defeat. Kobe Bryant had his worst performance (among many poor outings) of the year going 1-of-14 from the floor and is now shooting 31.1 percent on the season including 19.5 percent from 3-point range. Portland has won six straight in this series but the Lakers have covered 3-of-4 in Portland where the Blazers are just 3-4. Portland handled the Lakers last Sunday in LA and now it's turn-about. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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11-28-15 | Nets +10 v. Cavs | 88-90 | Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Cleveland 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Cavaliers- The Cavaliers have a distinct advantage here and I don't just mean LeBron James as they are undefeated at home (8-0) while the Nets are a meek 0-9 on the road. Brooklyn has been resting since Wednesday and have covered five of their last seven games while the Cavaliers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 including last night win at Charlotte. Look for Cleveland coach David Blatt to increase his bench minutes tonight and keep the Nets close. Take CLEVELAND! |
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11-28-15 | Raptors v. Wizards +3.5 | Top | 84-82 | Win | 100 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
Toronto at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over Raptors- After closing the year in such strong fashion last season the Washington Wizards are stumbling out of the gate this this around having dropped three straight and are just 6-7 on the campaign. Toronto has won their last three holding four straight opponents under 100 points but are playing their sixth game of seven on the road. The Raptors ended the Wizards season last year by sweeping them out of the playoffs something Washington wants redemption for. Off of two straight fourth quarter collapses (six points against Charlotte on Wednesday and a blowout in Boston last night) the Wizards look to rebound with a strong effort. Take WASHINGTON! |
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11-27-15 | Hawks +3.5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 116-101 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
Atlanta at Memphis 8:05 ET Hawks (+) over Grizzlies- After a 3-6 start the Grizzlies have rebounded by winning six of their last seven using their tough defense as the key as they have held their last four opponents under 100 points. The Hawks have yet to hit their stride after suffering a 99-95 loss at Minnesota Wednesday night as they remain inconsistent. Look for Atlanta to rebound off a loss to the Timblewolves and come out aggressive against the physical Grizzlies. The addition of Mario Chalmers will not help this weak shooting 3-point Memphis squad. Take the HAWKS! |
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11-27-15 | Heat v. Knicks +2 | 97-78 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Miami at New York Knicks 7:35 ET Knicks (+) over Heat- Turn-about-is-fair-play in NBA action as the New York Knicks host the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden. Miami handled the Knicks easily Monday night as the Knicks lost two games in Florida (Orlando) and now return home. The Heat are off a road loss at Detroit where they scored a season low 81 points. New York's rookies sensation was given a leason by Hassan Whiteside in the Magic City but I expect a reversal of fortune tonight. Miami has won seven straight in this series but that ends tonight. Take the KNICKS! |
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11-27-15 | Cavs v. Hornets +4 | 95-90 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Charlotte 7:05 ET Hornets (+) over Cavaliers- After starting the season with three straight losses the Charlotte Hornets has won nine of the last 12 and the last four. Cleveland is 11-4 on the season with all four losses (3-4) coming on the road and are still battling the injury bug losing Matthew Dellavedova and center Timofey Mozgov. The Cavaliers swept the season series last year 4-0 but the Hornets are an impressive 7-1 at home and are worth taking with points. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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11-25-15 | Jazz +5 v. Clippers | 102-91 | Win | 100 | 11 h 22 m | Show | |
Utah at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Jazz (+) over Clippers- The Utah Jazz have lost 13 straight to the Clippers including seven straight in Los Angeles. But, these Clippers who won last night in Denver but are struggling having won just three of their last 10. The Jazz have dropped their last two but are third in the NBA in scoring defense allowing just 93.8 points per contest. Having played at Dallas and the Thunder with the return of Kevin Durant Utah has surrendered 100 points in each of their last two games. Look for a stronger defensive performance tonight as the Jazz cash in. Take UTAH! |
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11-25-15 | Hawks v. Wolves +3.5 | 95-99 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Hawks- The Timberwolves finally broke through at home after starting the season with six straight losses be it against the winless 76ers but a win is a win. Atlanta is off a huge revenge win over the Celtics still have lost five-of-eight and last night but lost Kent Bazemore to an ankle injury. Look for Minnesota's rookie center Karl-Anthony Towns to bounce-back from his season lows in points (six) and rebounds (two) on Monday. Look for the T'wolves to make it two straight at home. Take MINNESOTA! |
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11-25-15 | Cavs v. Raptors +2.5 | 99-103 | Win | 100 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Toronto 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Cavaliers- The Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James are out to show that the are the best in the East and have pounded their last two opponents while the Raptors closed their west coast trip with two strong wins the last of which was over the Clippers in Los Angeles. Toronto has had three days rest and relies on defense led by DeMarre Carroll as they shut down the Clippers Blake Griffin holding him to a season low nine points. At home its...the RAPTORS! |
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11-24-15 | Bulls v. Blazers +3 | Top | 93-88 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 14 m | Show |
Chicago at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Bulls- Portland has started to show some signs of life as they have won their last two while the Chicago Bulls continue to march on winning 8-of-12. The Trailblazers have had the best of the Bulls in Portland where Chicago hasn't won since February 2007 losing their last seven and 12 of 15 at the Rose Garden. Chicago point guard Derrick Rose will be back in the line-up after missing the last two contests with an ankle sprain, that will help because point-guard Aaron Brooks is expected to miss his second straight game. Take PORTLAND! |