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12-03-14 | Dallas Mavericks v. Milwaukee Bucks +4.5 | 107-105 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
Dallas at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Mavericks- Both clubs are off Tuesday night contests while Dallas managed a double-overtime win over the Chicago Bulls and the Bucks lost by 3-points to the Cleveland Cavaliers. That should take a little more out of the Mavs as four of their five starters played at least 40 minutes including Dirk Nowitzki who played 42 minutes. The much improved Bucks are looking for their 11th win something they didn't accomplished until Feb. 24 last season. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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12-02-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Denver Nuggets +3.5 | Top | 105-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Portland at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- The Denver Nuggets almost blew a 22-point lead last night at Utah but have now won seven of eight and pulled themselves over .500 for the first time tis season. Portland meanwhile, have won 10 of 11 and are 11-5-1 ATS this season. Trends clash here as the Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last five trips to Denver and are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings overall. The Nuggets counter that with a 3-0-1 ATS record at home. This time take DENVER! |
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12-02-14 | Los Angeles Lakers v. Detroit Pistons -125 | 106-96 | Loss | -125 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Detroit 7:30 ET Pistons (-) over Lakers- Two of the NBA's worst (Aside from the 76ers) go at it tonight in Detroit where the Pistons 3-14 host the L.A. Lakers 4-13 in a battle of cellar dwellers. Los Angeles is a respectable 8-8-1 ATS while Detroit under 'new' coach Stan Van Gundy are just 5-12 ATS and 2-7 straight-up at home. The Piston are on an eight game losing streak and yet the are favored here even though the Lakers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings. With Detroit imposed as the favorite Vegas feels they will win this game and I agree. Take the PISTONS! |
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12-01-14 | Denver Nuggets v. Utah Jazz +3.5 | 103-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
Denver at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Nuggets- Two clubs moving in opposite directions face each other in Utah where the Denver Nuggets winners in six of their last seven and the Utah Jazz have lost five straight including three straight at home. Even though the Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games in Utah the Jazz should be ready for a full court battle tonight and win outright. Take the points! Take UTAH! |
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11-26-14 | Toronto Raptors v. Atlanta Hawks +3.5 | Top | 126-115 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 27 m | Show |
Toronto at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Raptors- The Toronto Raptors currently are tied for the best record (12-2) in the NBA having won their last five contests and 10 of their last 11. They opened the season with a home win over the Hawks in Toronto 109-102 and are 9-1 as hosts. Meanwhile, Atlanta has won their last two and six of their last eight including a win over the Washington Wizards 106-102 on Tuesday. The Hawks are 5-1 at home while this is only the Raptors fifth game on the road (3-1). Take ATLANTA! |
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11-25-14 | Detroit Pistons +3.5 v. Milwaukee Bucks | 86-98 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 6 m | Show | |
Detroit at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Pistons (+) over Bucks- With the Piston at 1-6 on the road I find this to be a very short number against the Bucks who are 4-2 straight-up at home. I expect Detroit to improve under 'new' head coach Stan Van Gundy as the season progresses and a goof showing here will help. Milwaukee's 'new' coach Jason Kidd has his focus on defense and yet the Bucks have surrendered 116.5 points over their last four games. Mild surprise here. Take DETROIT! |
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11-25-14 | Sacramento Kings +3 v. New Orleans Pelicans | Top | 99-89 | Win | 100 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
Sacramento at New Orleans 7:00 ET Kings (+) over Pelicans- Two of the more improved teams in the NBA face-off in New Orleans as the Pelicans return from their extended west coast road trip closing out win a win against Utah on Saturday as Anthony Davis scored 43 points to go with his intimating defensive presence. The Kings has a force of their own inside with DeMarcus Cousins averaged 25.7 points and 16.3 rebound being named the NBA Player of the Week. Cousins has 10 double-double already this season and Davis eight. The Pelicans defeated Sacramento earlier 106-100 this year and the Kings look to even the series here. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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11-24-14 | Phoenix Suns +5 v. Toronto Raptors | 100-104 | Win | 100 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Toronto 7:30 ET Suns (+) over Raptors- The Toronto Raptors are establishing themselves as a true contender in the East owning the best record in the conference at 11-2 straight-up and 9-4 ATS. Phoenix who missed the playoff in the powerful West last season are once again fighting for a playoff start and are 9-5 straight-up and 7-6-1 ATS. These two don't meet that often but the Suns are 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Toronto and they won both games last season. Take PHOENIX! |
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11-24-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Charlotte Hornets +5.5 | Top | 113-92 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 36 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Clippers- The Charlotte Hornets who closed with such a flair last season and then acquired Lance Stephenson have been a major disappointment so far this season winning just four of 14 contests and only getting the 'money' five times. On the other side of the coin the L.A. Clippers are just 7-5 and out currently out of playoff position while going 3-9 ATS. They are off a beating at Memphis where they were outscored 52-32 in the paint while the Hornets has lost five games by three or less. Although the Clippers are 7-2 ATS against Charlotte in the last nine meetings but this is a spot for the home team. Take the HORNETS! |
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11-22-14 | Washington Wizards v. Milwaukee Bucks +3 | Top | 111-100 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 25 m | Show |
Washington at Milwaukee 8:30 ET Bucks (+) over Wizards- While posting the Wizards last night everybody was screaming at me 'but, Cleveland has lost their last two and guess what now they have lost their last three. As part of this set-up the Bucks trailed by 52 points in Toronto last night in their 123-82 loss. This plays into tonight where Milwaukee is 4-0-1 ATS following a loss by more than 10 points and they are 6-0 ATS after a straight-up loss and the Wizards are 0-5 ATS after a straight-up win. The Bucks are much improved with the addition of rookies Jabari Parker and Giannis Antetokounmpo. (Ha). Bucks are 4-1 straight-up at home. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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11-22-14 | Toronto Raptors v. Cleveland Cavaliers -3 | 110-93 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
Toronto at Cleveland 7:30 ET Cavaliers (-) over Raptors- I'm not trying to compare LeBron's first three weeks with Cleveland like the first three weeks he was in Miami but the records are similar. The difference is that the Heat were built to win a championship and this team is a long way from that goal. The Raptors are off a rout of the Bucks last night while the Cavaliers were losing their third straight to Washington. But, the Cavs are 5-0 ATS at home against a team with a winning record and they are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings against Toronto. James comes alive as Cavaliers win here. Take CLEVELAND! |
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11-22-14 | Phoenix Suns v. Indiana Pacers +2 | 106-83 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Suns- After starting their six game road trip losing at the L.A. Clippers the Suns have reeled off three straight wins and 'covers' they enter Indianapolis with a slue of trends on their side. The Pacers on the other hand have won their last two contests and four of their last five. Phoenix had an 'off' day yesterday beating the 76ers by 26 points and it wasn't that close will find the going a little bit tougher against the Pacers. Huge trends in the Suns corner tells us that they are 4-0 ATS in their last four trips to Indiana but they are also 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings. Not his time...Take INDIANA! |
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11-21-14 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Denver Nuggets +3 | 97-117 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Pelicans- Well, this is a first, my first play of the season against the Pelicans as I have such high regard for the NBA's newest superstar in Anthony Davis. After dropping their first three home games the Nuggets have won their last two games as hosts (2-3) while the Pelicans off their win at Sacramento and are also 2-3 on the road. History has not be kind to New Orleans in Denver as they are 0-5 ATS in their last five meetings in the Mile High City. Take NUGGETS! |
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11-21-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Washington Wizards +2 | 78-91 | Win | 100 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Washington 8:00 ET Wizards (+) over Cavaliers- It's difficult for 'us' to play against Cleveland here as they have dropped their last two contests and with Lebron James I'm frightened that he might just take over and carry this Cavaliers team to victory. Especially if you note that the Cavs (pre-James) are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings in Washington and they are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings overall. Washington meanwhile leads the Southeast Division but are off their first home loss to Dallas on Monday and are now 4-1 at home. John Wall have had five straight double-doubles in all of the Wizards home games. Take WASHINGTON! |
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11-21-14 | Brooklyn Nets v. Oklahoma City Thunder -1 | 94-92 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder over Nets- These two 2013-14 playoff clubs are a combined 7-17 straight-up this season and are 0-9 between them in their last nine games. The Nets have dropped their last five and are 1-4 on the road while Oklahoma City has dropped their last four and are just 2-3 at home. These two met earlier this season in Brooklyn where the Nets ran out to a 31-point victory 116-85. How about this for a kicker, the Nets are 0-5 ATS on the road against teams with a losing home record. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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11-20-14 | Chicago Bulls v. Sacramento Kings -107 | Top | 88-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
Chicago at Sacramento 10:30 ET Kings (+) over Bulls- Oh, it's not his knee this time or his ankle, it's his hamstring as the injury plague continues to haunt Derek Rose. The unless guard (certainly not a shooting guard) once again is sidelined and now power forward Pau Gasol is having issue with his left calf and may miss his second straight game. The Kings are off to their best start at 6-5 since the 2006-2007 season. Last season the Kings routed the Bulls in Sacramento 99-70 and theKings are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. Take KINGS! |
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11-19-14 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Toronto Raptors -2 | 92-96 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show | |
Memphis at Toronto 7:30 ET Raptors (-) over Grizzlies- At 10-1 the Memphis Grizzlies own the most wins in the NBA to date and are off a huge win over the Houston Rockets 119-93 on Monday. Even with that big win the Grizzlies are still just 1-5 ATS in their last six games as well as 2-5 ATS in their last seven meetings in Toronto. Add that Toronto is 7-1 ATS at home against a team with a winning record. Finally, the Raptors are 6-1 straight-up at home while Memphis is 4-1 on the road. Take TORONTO! |
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11-19-14 | Phoenix Suns v. Detroit Pistons +3 | Top | 88-86 | Win | 100 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
Phoenix at Detroit 7:30 ET Pistons (+) over Suns- It's another NBA season and this two clubs look like a mirror image of last years' clubs as the Suns continue to make use of their talent and we still struggle to see if the Piston have any. Shooting the ball and making shots has been the downfall of Detroit as they are 29th in field goal percentage and are just 67% from the free-throw line. In head-to head meetings the Suns are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings and the Pistons are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Detroit. Take the PISTONS! |
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11-19-14 | Dallas Mavericks v. Washington Wizards +2 | 105-102 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 29 m | Show | |
Dallas at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over Mavericks- The Dallas Mavericks are one of the hottest teams in the NBA starting the year 8-3 straight-up and against the points as they have currently won four in-a-row. The Washington Wizards having won their last three contests are in the mist of their best start (7-2) in 40 years and are undefeated at home with four wins. Surprisingly enough the Wizards are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games while the Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall. Not tonight. Take WASHINGTON! |
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11-18-14 | New Orleans Pelicans +3 v. Sacramento Kings | 106-100 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Sacramento 10:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Kings- Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment coming back with New Orleans once again after getting burned twice in one week It was six days ago the Pelicans blew a 21 point lead as the Lakers scored 13 of the last 14 points in a point spread win and last night they let a 15 point fourth quarter lead losing to the Trailblazers last night. The Kings also have a habit of blowing huge leads as they gave away leads of 24 and 26 points while losing to Dallas and Memphis. Anthony Davis is 'the' force inside and will carry this team. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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11-17-14 | New Orleans Pelicans +3.5 v. Portland Trailblazers | 93-102 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Portland 10:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Trailblazers- The Portland Trailblazers have won six of their last seven and are 6-1 at home as well. They set a franchise record on Wednesday at home scoring 84 first-half against the Nuggets and won without two power players against the Nets on Saturday. New Orleans has the best young talent in the league as Anthony Davis is 21 years old is averaging 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and an amazing 4.1 blocked shots. The Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings in Portland and are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Without Aldridge and Batum New Orleans takes advantage inside. Take the PELICANS! |
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11-17-14 | Dallas Mavericks v. Charlotte Hornets +4 | Top | 107-80 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 46 m | Show |
Dallas at Charlotte 7:30 ET Hornets (+) over Mavericks- 'We' have done very well with and against both these teams to date and I expect another winner here tonight. Dallas is off a five-game home stand and haven't played on the road in 10 days and are off their largest win margin in franchise history. Whereas the Hornets are returning home after a four game trip ending with a routing by Golden State 112-87 on Saturday. Charlotte is 1-5 on the road but 3-1 straight-up at home. Both will move toward the center here. Take the HORNETS! |
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11-16-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Los Angeles Lakers +8 | Top | 136-115 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 42 m | Show |
Golden State at L.A. Lakers 9:30 ET Lakers (+) over Warriors- The Golden State Warriors at 7-2 under Steve Kerr are off to their best start since 1994 while the Los Angeles Lakers are off to their worst start (1-8) in franchise history. Kobe Bryant the 19-year veteran is off one of his worst career performances going 1-9 from the field last time out against San Antonio. Even though the trends are strongly pointing toward Golden State as they are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and they are 5-0 ATS on the road against losing teams.But, this is a golden spot for the Lakers. Take LOS ANEGELS! |
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11-15-14 | Indiana Pacers +9.5 v. Chicago Bulls | Top | 99-90 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
Indiana at Chicago 8:00 ET Pacers (+) over Bulls- What a difference one off season can make as the Indiana Pacers are 3-7 in the 2014-15 campaign did not lose their seventh game until January 8th last season. 'Where have you gone Dwight Stephenson' is now a more like a 'swan song' for the Pacers. Sometime during the final weeks of the 2013-14 NBA season Roy Hibbard went missing and even milk cartons couldn't help find his game. Chicago is off a huge win in Toronto but might now think so much of Indiana. Take the PACERS! |
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11-15-14 | Utah Jazz v. Toronto Raptors -10.5 | 93-111 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
Utah at Toronto 7:30 ET Raptors (-) over Jazz- The Toronto Raptors were handed their first home defeat of the season last time out by the Chicago Bulls and are in a good spot to rebound against the Jazz. Utah is fresh off their last second win at Madison Square Garden over the Knicks last night 102-100 and close a five-game road trip tonight. Even though the Jazz are 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings as well as 7-1 ATS in Toronto the Raptors won both encounters last season. But one key factor is that Utah is just 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games against teams with a .600 winning percentage or better. Take TORONTO! |
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11-15-14 | Atlanta Hawks v. Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5 | 94-127 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Cleveland 7:35 ET Cavaliers (-) over Hawks- Well, the Cavaliers have done it, got their record over .500 that is and return home after a furious 4th quarter comeback win over the Celtics in Boston last night. Atlanta has won the last four meetings but that was before Cleveland made so many dramatic changes including the addition of Kevin Love and LeBron James. The Hawks enter this contest with four straight wins but that ends tonight. Take the CAVALIERS! |
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11-14-14 | Charlotte Hornets +6 v. Phoenix Suns | Top | 103-95 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
Charlotte at Phoenix 9:00 ET Hornets (+) over Suns- The Charlotte Hornets were supposed to be a bit more explosive offensively this season with the addition of Lance Stephenson to compliment center Al Jefferson. Stephen has literally dropped the ball shooting 25% or lower in five of eight games this season but is averaging 10.9 rebounds which is pretty darn good for a back-court player. Charlotte is 0-4 SU on the road and 2-2 ATS and although they are 0-4 ATS in their four meetings with the Suns they win here. Take HORNETS! |
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11-14-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Boston Celtics +6 | 122-121 | Win | 100 | 7 h 5 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- The Celtics has a 30-point turn around in their last game as they held an 18-3 lead early and ended up losing 109-94. Boston enters this contest off a beating at the TD Garden to the Oklahoma City Thunder who had been winless on the road. Cleveland meanwhile, has won their last two to even their record at 3-3 and are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Off course those numbers were without James and Love. I expect Boston to bounce back with a superior effort and get the money here. Take the CELTICS! |
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11-14-14 | Denver Nuggets +3.5 v. Indiana Pacers | Top | 108-87 | Win | 100 | 7 h 43 m | Show |
Denver at Indiana 7:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Pacers- It appears that the Denver Nuggets have a completely different look and style under 'new' head coach Brian Shaw. They are coming off one of the worst home performances in franchise history as the allowed 84 points to the visiting Trailblazers and have dropped six straight both straight-up and against the points. It looks like Arron Afflalo will feel the brunt and be sent to the bench as he has one field goal or fewer in three of his last four games. Indiana is off an emotion win against the rival Miami Heat and should get caught here. Even though the Pacers have won the last four meetings the Nuggets are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Indiana and 13-6 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall. Take DENVER! |
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11-13-14 | Chicago Bulls v. Toronto Raptors -2.5 | 100-93 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 49 m | Show | |
Chicago at Toronto 8:00 ET Raptors over Bulls- Derek Rose, ah Derek Rose, will he or won't he. The lagging 'super-star' seems to have more problems with his 'head' then with his ankles which appear to be injured once a week. Chicago doesn't seem to miss a beat as they play with the same intensity with or without Rose. The Bulls are undefeated in their last two visits to Air Canada Centre and have won four of the last five in Toronto. The Raptors have won 26 of their last 33 at home and will win again tonight. Take TORONTO! |
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11-12-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Denver Nuggets -2.5 | 130-113 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Portland at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets over Trailblazers- The Denver Nuggets opening their season with a victory over Detroit and have lost five straight both straight-up and against the points. Last time out on Sunday the Trailblazers crushed the Nuggets 116-100 in Portland and this quick rematch has got to aid the Nuggets. Portland has won the last five meetings but Denver has won 23 of their last 27 meetings at home. The fact that Denver opened the favorite has to make one think. Take NUGGETS! |
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11-12-14 | Los Angeles Lakers v. New Orleans Pelicans -10.5 | Top | 102-109 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
L.A. Lakers at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Lakers- Stop the presses...the Lakers (1-6) have 'covered' two straight including last night's Money Game win (+) over the Grizzlies. Wait, back up the truck. Legend Kobe Bryant is still a scoring machine but now holds the NBA record for most missed shots. New Orleans (3-3) now has the 'brightest' young star in the NBA with Anthony Davis who is averaging 24.8 points, 13 rebounds and 4.2 blocks per contest. Los Angeles has the worst record in the West and dropped two of three to the Pelicans last season. Plenty of wood to lay but New Orleans gets it done. Take PELICANS! |
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11-12-14 | Detroit Pistons +6.5 v. Washington Wizards | 103-107 | Win | 100 | 7 h 59 m | Show | |
Detroit at Washington 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Wizards- This is a very ugly side as Detroit at 2-5 straight-up is 0-7 ATS as they invade the Verizon Center in Washington where the Wizards are 8-1 ATS against a team with a losing record. But, the Pistons believe it or not are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Washington and 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings and eight of the last 10 straight-up overall. It's just one of those spots (I hope). Take DETROIT! |
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11-11-14 | Charlotte Hornets +8 v. Portland Trail Blazers | 100-102 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Portland 10:00 ET Hornets (+) over Trailblazers- Is there 'trouble-in-paradise' already. Grumblings are coming out of the Hornets camp after the 15-point loss to the previously winless Lakers and the addition of Lance Stephenson has not been worth a cent yet as he is averaging eight points and is shooting 30.6 % from the field. Portland pounded Charlotte at the Rose Quarter last season and have won eight of the past 10 meetings. Still, even though the Hornets are 0-3 on the road the Lakers loss will help them focus here. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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11-11-14 | Sacramento Kings v. Dallas Mavericks -6.5 | Top | 98-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Sacramento at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (-) over Kings- The 5-2 Sacramento Kings have had their way with the schedule to date but must now face some the NBA's more powerful clubs as things will getting tougher soon. The Kings lead the NBA in rebounds but have not won in Dallas in their last 20 tries. That's right 0-20! Tyson Chandler has to meet the challenge against the league top rebounder in DeMarcus Cousins. The Mavericks have had problems closing out games as they seem to miss a step for periods. Still, look for a big win out of the MAVERICKS! |
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11-11-14 | Los Angeles Lakers +9.5 v. Memphis Grizzlies | 102-107 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Memphis 8:00 ET Lakers (+) over Grizzlies- Well, for all of you that thought the Lakers would go winless you're wrong! Los Angeles broke into the win column ending their worst start since moving to LA in 1960. Memphis (6-1) is tied for the best record in the NBA with Houston and Toronto after dropping a 93-92 loss to Milwaukee. The Grizzlies have won six of the past eight meetings and have won 16 straight home games. The Lakers moved up to being tied with Denver with the NBA's worst record (1-5) but now knows what it takes to win. Take the points...LOS ANGELES |
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11-10-14 | San Antonio Spurs +3 v. Los Angeles Clippers | Top | 89-85 | Win | 100 | 10 h 10 m | Show |
San Antonio at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET Spurs (+) over Clippers- The World Champion San Antonio Spurs have started slowly (2-3) with coach Gregg Popovich already 'resting' his key players. The Spurs were not happy with the early NBA schedule but should be strong and ready for this show-down with Los Angeles. San Antonio is 12-5 ATS in their last 17 meetings in Los Angeles while the Clippers are 0-8 ATS in their last eight home games. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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11-10-14 | New Orleans Pelicans +6 v. Cleveland Cavaliers | 111-118 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 36 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Cleveland 7:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Cavaliers- It is sort of surprising that these two clubs meet with the Pelicans having a winning record while the Cavaliers are still under .500. The game does bring the youngest and brightest start to the fore-front and I am not referring to LeBron James but Anthony Davis who at 21-years old leads the NBA in rebounds (12.8) and blocked shots (4.4) per game. Cleveland has dropped the last three meetings with New Orleans and I expect this one to be close. Take the points with the PELICANS! |
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11-10-14 | Utah Jazz v. Indiana Pacers -115 | 86-97 | Win | 100 | 7 h 34 m | Show | |
Utah at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers over Jazz- Oh how things have changed for the Indiana Pacers. They aren't even a shell of the team that went to the Eastern Conference Final last year as Dwight Stevenson defected to Charlotte and Paul George broke his leg this summer and injuries have slowed down the rest of the squad including starters David West and George Hill. On the flip side the Jazz with the emergence of Gordon Hayward have become a viable club. After wins at home the Jazz take to the road where the will struggle. Take INDIANA! |
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11-09-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Phoenix Suns +1 | Top | 95-107 | Win | 100 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
Golden State at Phoenix 8:00 ET Suns (+) over Warriors- After last night's NBA 'Money Game' winner with Golden State at Houston the Warriors are now 5-0 on the season as Stephen Curry had six 3-pointers while collecting 34 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Phoenix meanwhile has dropped the first two of a five game home stand and are coming off a 114-112 overtime loss to Sacramento. Golden State might get caught here by a Suns team that played so well at home last season. Take the SUNS! |
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11-08-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Houston Rockets -1.5 | Top | 98-87 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
Golden State at Houston 8:00 ET Warriors (+) over Rockets- So the 6-0 undefeated Houston Rockets get to host the undefeated 4-0 Golden State Warriors. The Rockets have been the most dominate team in the NBA since the season started two weeks ago while winning all six games by double digits, while the Warriors were winning their games by an average of 15.8 points. I'm surprised this 'number' is so low considering the Warriors will be without David Lee and Houston is playing at home. It looks like the visitor has a decent chance. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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11-06-14 | Dallas Mavericks +2.5 v. Portland Trail Blazers | 87-108 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 40 m | Show | |
Dallas at Portland 10:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Trailblazers- The Portland Trailblazers are off their 101-82 win over the Cavaliers and LeBron James and have evened their record at 2-2. Dallas has won three straight since their opening night 101-100 loss the World Champion Spurs. The Mavericks have had huge leads in every game that they have played and squandered leads as the game wears on. Dallas has taken four of the last five in this series including the last two in Portland and they are 6-1 ATS in the last seven overall and 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven in Portland. Take DALLAS! |
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11-05-14 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Phoenix Suns -107 | 102-91 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Memphis at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns over Grizzlies- The undefeated Memphis Grizzlies who won and 'covered' all four meetings against the Suns last year are lead by Zach Randolph who has a double-double in all four games to date. Memphis is 4-0 for the first time in franchise history but have struggled in the desert as they are still only 9-28 lifetime in Phoenix even after last years sweep. Look for a another fine effort from the Suns who are 4-0 ATS in their last four at home against a team with a winning record. Take PHOENIX! |
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11-05-14 | Toronto Raptors v. Boston Celtics -1 | 110-107 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 18 m | Show | |
Toronto at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (+) over Raptors- The Boston Celtics opened their season with a home win (Power Play winner) over the Nets then proceeded to lose two games on the road including a loss at Dallas where they trailed by 31 points. The defending Atlantic Division champions are now 3-1 after falling to the Heat on Sunday but recovered against undermanned Oklahoma City on Tuesday. The Celtics have to get off to a better start as they have surrendered and average of 38.5 first-quarter points the last two contests with turnovers not helping. The key factor here is that Toronto is 8-21-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings including 1-8-1 ATS in Boston. This time it's the CELTICS! |
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11-05-14 | New York Knicks v. Detroit Pistons -4 | Top | 95-98 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 10 m | Show |
New York at Detroit 7:35 ET Pistons (-) over Knicks- The Detroit Pistons are winless (0-3) under 'new' head coach Stan Van Gundy as they score only 86.5 points per contest. Now, the question come to mind is why are they favored over a New York club that has also struggled offensively. The newly instilled 'triangle offense' has had little success as the Knicks are last in free throws made an attempted and they are off a beating from the Wizards last night. Even though the Pistons are 0-7 ATS in their last seven home games they are poised to win their first game of the season. Take DETROIT! |
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11-04-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Portland Trail Blazers +3 | 82-101 | Win | 100 | 11 h 16 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Cavaliers- After opening the season with an embarrassing home loss to New York the Cavaliers and LeBron James responded with an overtime win against the Bulls in Chicago. James had his worst opening night with 5-15 shooting and eight turnovers then came back with 36 points and dominated play. Portland who last season set the NBA on fire with their torrid start are 1-2 after dropping a 95-90 decision against the Warriors. Look for the Trailblazers to give a concerted effort again LeBron and company tonight. Take PORTLAND! |
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11-03-14 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Memphis Grizzlies -4 | 81-93 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Memphis 7:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Grizzlies- The Memphis Grizzlies who have shown that they are an up and coming team to be reckoned with as they are 3-0 for the first time in franchise history and have won 15 straight regular season games at home. With those kind of numbers it's difficult to understand that the Pelicans who were only 12-29 on the road last season won twice in Memphis. New Orleans has a front line that can hang with the likes of Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph as Anthony Davis and Omer Asik are each averaging a double-double. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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11-01-14 | Dallas Mavericks v. New Orleans Pelicans +2 | Top | 109-104 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Dallas at New Orleans 7:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Mavericks- After losing their opening game to San Antonio by one-point the Mavericks managed to even their record with a win over the Utah Jazz. This time around Dallas invades New Orleans and must contend with the NBA's newest superstar in Antony Davis who had 27 points 17 rebounds and nine blocked shots in the season opener. Although Dallas was 4-0 last year and have won seven straight in this series the Pelicans have some firepower that the lacked last year. With the return of Ryan Anderson and addition of Omer Asik New Orleans is a serious dark hourse to make the playoffs. Take PELICANS! |
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10-31-14 | San Antonio Spurs v. Phoenix Suns +2 | 89-94 | Win | 100 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Spurs- The Phoenix Suns opened the season with a crushing win over the Lakers while the World Champion Spurs opened with a narrow win over the Dallas Mavericks. San Antonio has had the best of it against the Suns going 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings including 4-1 ATS in their last five in Phoenix. The Suns were the best team not to make the playoffs winning 48 games last season and they are hell benton getting there this season. Take PHOENIX! |
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10-31-14 | Memphis Grizzlies -6 v. Indiana Pacers | Top | 97-89 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Memphis at Indiana 7:05 ET Grizzlies (-) over Pacers- So, here the Indiana Pacers a team that went to the Eastern Conference Finals last year and opened their season with a 103-91 win over the 76ers entering this contest a huge home underdog. Roy Hibbert who went missing in the playoffs and averaged just nine points in his final 55 games came out strong scoring 22 points grabbed eight rebounds and had seven blocked shots. Tonight he will have a tougher task against the Grizzlies front line of Marc Gasol and Zack Randolph. Tonight along with Vegas I like MEMPHIS! |
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10-29-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Sacramento Kings +5 | 95-77 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
Golden State at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Warriors- The Golden State Warriors who possibly have the best court in the NBA were 20games over .500 (51-31) in the tough Western Conference and yet the will be playing with a 'new' coach this season as Steve Kerr took over the reins. With Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry heading the backcourt the Warriors can run and play with anyone in the league. Even though Golden State swept the series 4-0 last season including a 102-69 near the seasons' end look for the much improved Kings to fight tooth and nail until the final buzzer. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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10-29-14 | Houston Rockets v. Utah Jazz +3.5 | Top | 104-93 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 44 m | Show |
Houston at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Rockets- The Houston Rockets opened their season with a virtual blowout win over the Lakers as emotions ran high between Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant who got into a shouting match during the contest. The Jazz aren't expected to compete for the NBA title this season but are looking to improve on their 25 wins last season, the least wins for the Utah in over 30 years. The Jazz had the worst record in the West last season an look to surprise the Rockets off their easy win in Los Angeles last night. Take UTAH! |
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10-29-14 | Brooklyn Nets v. Boston Celtics +1.5 | 105-121 | Win | 100 | 7 h 5 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (+) over Nets- There have been a number of personnel changes the last two seasons on both these clubs as Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were moved from Boston to Brooklyn and then Pierce moved on leaving Garnett in his 20th NBA season playing with the Nets this time. The Celtics under second year head coach Brad Stevens won only 24 games last year and look for big improvement with the addition of first rounder Marcus Smart to play alone with Rajon Rondo. In a mild surprise take BOSTON! |
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10-28-14 | Orlando Magic v. New Orleans Pelicans -10.5 | 84-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
Orlando at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (-) over Magic- Two of the NBA bottom feeders meeting in New Orleans where the emerging Pelicans host the Orlando Magic who won only 23 games last season. Led by a 20 year old Anthony Davis who averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds while leading the league in blocked shots the maturing Pelicans expect huge improvement with the return of forward Ryan Anderson and guards Jrue Holiday and Eric Gordon. Not that it means all that much but the Pelicans won their final four game last season while the Magic lost their last three. Looking to get to the playoffs this season the Pelicans start the year off right. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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06-15-14 | Miami Heat +6 v. San Antonio Spurs | Top | 87-104 | Loss | -109 | 29 h 44 m | Show |
Miami at San Antonio 8:00 ET Heat (+) over Spurs- No team in NBA history has ever recovered from a 3-1 Finals deficit and from what we've seen out of the Heat it doesn’t appear that they have a chance to set this prescient. LeBron James is feeling the heat (no pun intended) but in reality it is not justified. Think about it, he scored 19 points in the third quarter of Game 4 and his teammates could manage to score only two. That's two, as in 2 points from Wade, Bosh and the rest of the undermanned Heat. The press in Miami has not be kind and even the South Beach unfaithful front runner fans booed a team that has made four straight finals appearances. That just shows how shallow this South Florida fan base is as they should be on their feet cheering in appreciation. And you know what, it has actually been more about the Spurs then anything else, they have been the best and most consistent team ALL season. I'm sure you will see a maximum effort out of Miami on Sunday. The season my end for them here but they will fight till the final buzzer. Take the points with MIAMI! |
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06-12-14 | San Antonio Spurs +6 v. Miami Heat | 107-86 | Win | 100 | 13 h 3 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Miami 9:00 ET Spurs (+) over Heat- Even San Antonio head coach Greg Popovich doesn't expect to see the Spurs shoot 76% ever again but he will approach Game 4 of the Finals with the same intensity against to Heat in Miami tonight. The task of defeating the Heat once again tonight may seem more difficult as Miami has won 13 consecutive playoff games after a loss. But, in tonight's situation a win by Miami doesn't necessarily mean the with 'cover.' The odds makers have given Miami enough room to have this game fall in the 'gaff' where the win by less then the 'number.' I fully expect this to happen...Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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06-10-14 | San Antonio Spurs +4.5 v. Miami Heat | 111-92 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Miami 9:00 ET Spurs (+) over Heat- Well, what can I say...the Heat have the best player on the planet how seems able to impose his will on any and all opponents as long as he can stand on his own two feet. Miami made some line-up changes in their Game 2 win in San Antonio as Rashard Lewis had a positive impact on a club that primarily relies on their 'Big-3.' Either team could be up 2-0 as the Heat had James wilt of the fourth quarter of Game 1 and the Spurs blew Game 2 by uncharacteristicly missing free throws down the stretch. The Spurs are deeper and will rebound here. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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06-08-14 | Miami Heat v. San Antonio Spurs -4 | 98-96 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 43 m | Show | |
Miami at San Antonio 8:30 ET Spurs (-) over Heat- Not to make to much of a pun but Miami wilted in the 'heat' of the ATT&T Center on Thursday as they were outscored 16-3 with final 3:59 after LeBron James sat on the sidelines. James had 25 points in 33 minutes (most played by any player in the game at that point) and has been unjustly crucified by his distractors for cramping up. Still, the Spurs have been unbeatable at home when it counts most and understand without a win here the home court advantage falls back to the Heat. Many feel 'LeCramp' will come back strong and I wont be surprised if he does but he can't do it alone. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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06-05-14 | Miami Heat +4.5 v. San Antonio Spurs | 95-110 | Loss | -107 | 14 h 41 m | Show | |
Miami at San Antonio 9:00 ET Heat (+) over Spurs- Everybody in Miami is trying to make a 'big deal' over Tim Duncan's comment that after last year's disappointing finals loss to the Heat that 'We'll, get them this year.' Now, really is that calling the Heat out I don't think so. Is he NOT supposed to believe that they will win? Miami had an easier path to the Finals going 12-3 against the weaker Eastern Conference competition while the Spurs had to battle in the much tougher West. This is the first time San Antonio will appear in the Finals in back-to-back season while the Heat are making their fourth straight Finals appearance. The Spurs with the home floor have the advantage going 7-0 ATS in their last seven at home where the Heat are just 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings in San Antonio, but Miami has LeBron James. Take MIAMI! |
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05-31-14 | San Antonio Spurs +4 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | 112-107 | Win | 100 | 14 h 51 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET Spurs (+) over Thunder- How about this series, I don't believe that I have ever seen a series where the home team has dominated in such fashion. Yeah, I remember home teams winning each game in a seven game set but never before like this where the average margin of victory is 26.7 points. So, why is the spread as low as it is at just a long range field goal. Not only have the Spurs lost 11 straight in Oklahoma City but they are just 1-10 ATS in those encounters. With San Antonio just one game away from returning to the NBA Finals and the Thunder one loss away from elimation the pressure is on Oklahoma City. Look for San Antonio to keep this one close if not pull off the outright victory. Take the SPURS! |
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05-30-14 | Indiana Pacers +7.5 v. Miami Heat | 92-117 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 5 m | Show | |
Indiana at Miami 8:30 ET Pacers (+) over Heat- Ive been saying all along that this Lance Stephenson thinks he's the best player on the floor no matter who he is up against and after his Game 5 shutdown of LeBron James I beginning to wonder myself. Of course Paul George might give us other thoughts but the Pacers are still kicking down 3-2 in this best of 7. Each home team has had a major advantage at the foul line in all five games and I believe the officials will a little more even handed this time around. In a tough defensive battle...take INDIANA! |
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05-29-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder +4.5 v. San Antonio Spurs | 89-117 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 49 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at San Antonio 9:00 ET Thunder over Spurs- What we need to figure out here is wether home floor advantage is more important then momentum. The 'numbers' surrounding this contest are in conflict as the Thunder are 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings while San Antonio is 6-0 ATS in their last six games at home games.It just looks like Oklahoma City has the Spurs number and come away with another win. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-28-14 | Miami Heat v. Indiana Pacers +2.5 | Top | 90-93 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show |
Miami at Indiana 8:30 ET Pacers (+) over Heat- After posting the Heat in both home games in Miami I'm ready to change course and play the Pacers. Indiana has more issues then I can possible address and I'm sure there will be major changes to this clubs rooster as they crumble down the stretch. If there is any professionalism on this clubs they should show up and win or at least 'cover' tonight's contest. The Pacers who have dropped the last three after an opening series win is 39-11 at home while the Heat are still just 26-21 on the road. Take INDIANA! |
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05-27-14 | San Antonio Spurs +3 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | Top | 92-105 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 8 m | Show |
San Antonio at Oklahoma City Thunder (ML) over Spurs- Ya know, after posting a huge winner with the Thunder on Sunday I was sure that I would come right back with them on Tuesday. But, something happened on the way to the window. I can't help but think of the adjustment 'Pop' and his team of veterans will make and the fact that I don't believe that Serge Ibaka will have the same effect in his second game. Westbrook is great but has 'no conscience' whats so ever. Always looking to score and he's great but he makes too many mistakes and the Spurs will take advantage. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-26-14 | Indiana Pacers v. Miami Heat -6 | 90-102 | Win | 100 | 11 h 9 m | Show | |
Indiana at Miami 8:30 ET Heat (-) over Pacers- This is so tough because as you know from Saturday's analysis about Game 3 (Miami) just how much I think of Indiana. Now, many of my handicapping friends in Las Vegas want the Pacers in this game because of the NBA Playoff zig-zag theory where you switch sides after a loss, which means 'we' are supposed to take Indiana. I just don't believe the Pacers have what it take to win...by that I mean they don't have the 'heart' of a champion. I still see Miami as the winner. Take the HEAT! |
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05-25-14 | San Antonio Spurs v. Oklahoma City Thunder -133 | 97-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET Thunder (ML) over Spurs- So, all-of-a-sudden Serge Ibaka is day-to-day. Does this mean the player don't know if he will play, will he play without a full practice and if he does play will it make a difference. The Spurs won by 17 and 35 points at home to take a 2-0 series against a team they were 0-4 straight-up during the regular season. OKC the clubs know as shooters with Durant and Westbrook but it was the keen eye of Danny Green who has made 11 three-point goals in the two game shooting only 15 times. This time on their home court The Thunder will have the 'feel.' Take OKLAHOMA CITY. |
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05-24-14 | Indiana Pacers v. Miami Heat -6.5 | 87-99 | Win | 100 | 12 h 41 m | Show | |
Indiana at Miami 5:30 Heat (-) over Pacers- I can't tell you how much I 'hate' this Indiana Pacers! I very rarely use that term but with this Indiana team I can't see straight when I watch them play. It all started to weeks ago on a Sunday night when the Wizards blew a 16-point second half lead and then the blow Game 2 in the East Fials to Miami by scoring just one field goal in the last six minutes at home. They SUCK! Lance Stephenson appears to be they only player that has the 'balls' to confront the big bad defending championship and he is totally 'hated' by his team mates. Aside from scoring on the court Lance has tried 'scoring' with some of his teammates girls and that has caused internal problems. Take MIAMI! |
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05-21-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder +6 v. San Antonio Spurs | 77-112 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 58 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at San Antonio 9:00 ET Thunder (+) over Spurs- The San Antonio Spurs lost all four regular season games against the Thunder this season and had lost 11 of 12 meetings straight-up until 'our' Game 1 West Finals blowout win. The Spurs shot 57.5% from the field and had a 66-32 edge in points in the paint. Perhaps with Serge Ibaka sidelined for the series the Thunder don't have the defensive and insider presence to combat San Antonio but I believe OKC will make some adjustments for this contest. It's the ole zig-zag which worked in the Heat/Pacers series. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-20-14 | Miami Heat v. Indiana Pacers +3 | 87-83 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 4 m | Show | |
Miami at Indiana 8:00 ET Pacers (+) over Heat- Will the real Indiana Pacers please stand-up! The Pacers won Game 1 of the Eastern Finals after losing Game 1 in the opening and quarter round series to Atlanta and Washington. As a matter of fact Sunday's win was the first Game 1 win over the Heat in four series tries. The Haet were 'never in it' on Sunday as Indiana raced out to a quick lead and the Heat weren't able to recover getting no closer then four points at any time. This rivalry has seen the home team the last nine meetings. Stay with the flow...take the PACERS! |
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05-19-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. San Antonio Spurs -5.5 | 105-122 | Win | 100 | 11 h 15 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at San Antonio 9:00 ET Spurs (-) over Thunder- I can't help but think of the Nets/Heat series when inspecting the season record between these two clubs. Oklahoma City swept (like the Nets over the Heat) the regular season series 4-0 but, it does not stop there. The Thunder has dominated this series going 10-1-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings with an 11-1 straight-up advantage including 3-1-1 ATS in San Antonio. Oklahoma City will be without power forward Serge Ibaka (calf) for the series. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-18-14 | Miami Heat v. Indiana Pacers +3 | 96-107 | Win | 100 | 29 h 39 m | Show | |
Miami at Indiana 3:30 ET Pacers (+) over Heat- The saga of Indiana Pacers continues as their roller coaster season continues in the East Finals as they host the World Champion Miami Heat in Game 1 of the conference finals. The Pacers may have had difficulties concentrating in other playoff match-ups but they should be fully focused for the Heat. Miami crushed Indiana in Game 7 at home in the conference Finals last season 99-76 and that is why the Pacers wanted to home floor so badly. Miami has yet to be challenged in the playoffs and will find the going tough here. Take INDIANA! |
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05-15-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Los Angeles Clippers -4.5 | 104-98 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 56 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (-) over Thunder- This series has turned so many times it's hard to get a grasp on which team have the psychological advantage as both teams have blown large fourth quarter leads. But I believe that I have the winner here. The Clippers feel that they were 'robbed' by the officials as Doc Rivers would say and Chris Paul is coming off what can be considered his worst performance in his NBA career turning the ball over when it counted most, who admitted it was just bad basketball. This time they surprise everyone. Take L.A. CLIPPERS! |
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05-15-14 | Indiana Pacers v. Washington Wizards -4.5 | 93-80 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 14 m | Show | |
Indiana at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (-) over Pacers- 'We' were on the Wizards Sunday night in Game 5 and totally expected an easy Washington victory. As the game went they blew a 16 point second-half lead and it was a crushing blow to our bettors money belt and my personal frame of mind. It took me another day to recover and 'we' are ready to cash-in tonight. I look for the Wizards to just take command here and the imposter Pacers go down like the dogs they are. There are a couple of conflicting trends as teams that lose by 20 usually bounce-back with a big effort so that says take Indiana and the Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their in last four road games. Indiana had a franchise playoff low 23 rebounds. But, there are two sides to every story and the Wizards counter with the fact that they are on 4-0 ATS after a win by 10 points or more and they are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games after a straight-up win. Take WASHINGTON! |
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05-14-14 | PORTLAND GM5 +8 v. SAN ANTONIO GM5 | 82-104 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Portland at San Antonio 9:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Spurs- If the trends play themselves out as expected the Blazers will be heading home and on to the gold courses at the end of this contest. Portland who managed to prevent elimination with a Game 4 win are just 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games in San Antonio. The Blazers are trying to accomplish something that has never been done before and that is win an NBA Playoff series after trailing 3-0. This time PORTLAND! |
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05-14-14 | BROOKLYN GM5 +7.5 v. MIAMI GM5 | 94-96 | Win | 100 | 8 h 37 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Miami 7:00 ET Nets (+) over Heat- Well, 'King James' showed us all why many believe he is the 'best' player in the game as he dominated play scoring 49 points in Brooklyn on Monday. The tables have turned during the playoffs as Miami has picked it up covering five of the last six while the Nets are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games in Miami overall. Brooklyn who won all four regular season meetings will find it difficult to manage three straight wins in the playoffs to save their season. Effort will be huge for the Nets maybe not good enough to win outright but enough to 'cover.' Take BROOKLYN! |
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05-13-14 | LA CLIPPERS GM5 +5.5 v. OKLAHOMA CITY GM5 | 104-105 | Win | 100 | 12 h 46 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET Clippers (+) over Thunder- I watched it, I saw the whole thing and I still can't believe this series is tied at two games apiece. When looking at home court advantages it's a push as the Clippers are 26-19-1 ATS on the road and the Thunder are 29-19-2 ATS at home. Los Angeles has had enough time to put the Donald Sterling thing behind them for now. After trailing by 16 with nine minutes to go and coming out with the win has added new life to the Clippers who are 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Oklahoma City but they are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings overall. Okay, what does it all mean, really...to me it's LOS ANGELES! |
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05-13-14 | WASHINGTON GM5 v. INDIANA GM5 -5 | 102-79 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
Washington at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (-) over Wizards- I am not happy, 'we' posted Washington last time out and they blew a 19-point third quarter lead and now it looks like Indiana has found itself. That's two straight huge fourth quarter comebacks that have about the East's No.1 seed ready to close the deal. There are a few trends that don't look promising for Indiana as the Wizards are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings in Indiana and the Pacers are 4-15 ATS in the last 19 games against teams with a winning straight-up record. Still or so its the PACERS! |
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05-12-14 | MIAMI GM4 v. BROOKLYN GM4 +3 | 102-96 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
Miami at Brooklyn 8:00 ET Nets over Heat- After six straight post season wins the Miami Heat were derailed in Brooklyn on Saturday as the Nets managed a win in the playoffs after four wins without a loss in the regular season against the Heat. Miami the two seed in the East allowed more than 100 points (104) for the first time in the post season as Brooklyn recorded a franchise high 15 3-point field goals. Look for Deron Williams to respond after shooting 3-for-20 the last two games. Take BROOKLYN! |
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05-11-14 | INDIANA GM4 v. WASHINGTON GM4 -4.5 | 95-92 | Loss | -109 | 20 h 11 m | Show | |
Indiana at Washington 8:00 ET Wizards (-) over Pacers- I know, I saw it too, I mean 'we' posted Indiana and they have now bounced back with two 'big' performances. Roy Hibbert appears to have re-established his presence and the Number seed in the East is looking better. Washington was held to season lows of points scored twice against the Pacers with 68 and 73 then 65 a franchise playoff low last time out. But, key trends tell us the Pacers are 0-7 ATS after a win of 10 points or more and the Wizards are not only 9-1 ATS playing on one day's rest they are 10-2 ATS in their last12 games overall. Look for a huge bounce-back Take WASHINGTON! |
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05-11-14 | OKLAHOMA CITY GM4 v. LA CLIPPERS GM4 -5 | 99-101 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 47 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at L. A. Clippers 3:30 ET Clippers (-) over Thunder- The Clippers opened this series with a 17-point road win and now trail 2-1 as Oklahoma City has roared back with two impressive wins. Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant has done their part but it's was Serge Ibaka's 20 points on9-of-10 shooting. The Thunder have gone 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Loa Angeles and the Clippers are 1-5 ATS as host against teams with a winning record of 60%. After two straight losses it's the Clippers turn to win big. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-10-14 | SAN ANTONIO GM3 v. PORTLAND GM3 +1.5 | 118-103 | Loss | -105 | 26 h 25 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Portland 10:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Spurs- Now, this is cliché I can use here...The Portland Trail Blazers have their 'backs to the wall' and I say that because I believe that they can still win this best-of-seven game series. San Antonio has put the Trailblazers early in their two home games shooting a combined 59% in the first half. Portland we never able to recover and looking forward to playing Rose Quarter where they are 33-11 this season. LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard will it too much at home. Take PORTLAND! |
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05-10-14 | MIAMI GM3 v. BROOKLYN GM3 +1.5 | 90-104 | Win | 100 | 24 h 56 m | Show | |
Miami at Brooklyn 8:00 ET Nets (+) over Heat- So the Nets beat the Heat in all four regular season meetings and now we see what thats worth come playoff time as Miami has posted two convincing wins at home. That makes a perfect 6-0 in the 2014 NBA Playoffs for the Heat and eight straight playoffs wins overall. The scary thing about the Miami wins from the Nets standpoint is that LeBron James has had an 'easy' 22 points in both games while the rest of the team cruised. With only 25 points between them in two games the Nets duo of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett will respond at home. I wouldn't say the Nets have their backs to the wall because no one believes they have a chance to win this series anyway. Take BROOKLYN! |
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05-09-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Los Angeles Clippers -4 | 118-112 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers 10:35 ET Clippers (-) over Thunder- One blowout followed by another have this series tied and if the zig-zag theory is in play then 'our' side is Los Angeles. There is one thing that does bother me about this one is that I felt the Clippers would be a stronger favorite returning home especially because they are 5-0 ATS in their last five after a 10 point loss. The Thunder have shown an ability to win on the road going 27-12 straight-up while the Clippers are 37-8 straight-up at home but just 23-22 ATS. Take the CLIPPERS |
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05-09-14 | Indiana Pacers +4.5 v. Washington Wizards | 85-63 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Indiana at Washington 8:00 ET Pacers (+) over Wizards- You have got to be kidding, I mean really, really now, Roy Hibbert goes out and scores his season high 28 points in their 4-point win over Washington in Game 2 just a number of hours after the Pacers announce that Andrew Bynum was out for the remainder of the playoffs. This 'head case' who's confidence was destroyed the day Indiana acquired Bynum. I mean here is a guy that went scoreless in three of the last four games. Now, with the series tied at one win apiece which Roy Hibbert will we see? AH, that truly is the $64,000 question. The Pacers might be 'back'...Take INDIANA! |
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05-08-14 | Portland Trailblazers +7 v. SAN ANTONIO GM2 | 97-114 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
Portland at San Antonio 9:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Spurs- The San Antonio Spurs have come-up with huge back-to-back performances after having gone six straight games without a 'cover.' Although Portland is 36-10 at home they are only 22-24 ATS as hosts while Portland is 25-20 straight-up on the road and 27-18 ATS on the road. The Blazers average making 9.4 3-pointers per contest didn't connect until the final quarter in Game 1. This time they keep it close. Take PORTLAND! |
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05-08-14 | Brooklyn Nets +8 v. Miami Heat | 82-94 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Miami 7:00 ET Nets (+) over Heat- Well, after four straight regular season wins the Nets were overwhelmed by the heat in Game 1 of the conference semi-finals in Miami. The Heat are now 5-0 straight-up and 4-1 ATS in the playoffs. The Nets are 17-28 straight-up on the road for the season while Miami is 35-9 straight-up at home but only 20-23-1 ATS. In a bounce-back mode Brooklyn gets the 'cover.' Take the NETS! |
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05-07-14 | LA CLIPPERS GM2 +5.5 v. OKLAHOMA CITY GM2 | 101-112 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 26 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET Clippers (+) over Thunder- Okay, so what are we to expect now, now that the beleaguered L.A. Clippers came out and just destroyed the Thunder in their own backyard. Normally, I would just jump on Oklahoma City but with Kevin Durant just announced as the league MVP more pressure have been applied. We all see that Russell Westbrook has 'no conscience' as he looks to just throw it up every chance he gets. L.A. Set a franchise record with 15 3-point field goals highlighted by Chris Pauls' 8-of-9 shooting. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-07-14 | Washington Wizards v. Indiana Pacers -4 | 82-86 | Push | 0 | 10 h 7 m | Show | |
Washington at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (-) over Wizards- Wow, Do you believe what 'we' are seeing from Roy Hibbert? I mean really, no points, no rebounds...twice in seven playoff games. We have seen this happen in other sports, in baseball Steve Blass and Chuck Knobblock went through mental criss that shortened their careers but no rebounds for an all-star 7-footer. The Wizards came out smokin' hot is Game 1 as Trevor Ariza went 6-for-6 from 3-point range as Washington jumped on the Pacers from the opening tap. This time Indiana will have more focus and better defense. Take INDIANA! |
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05-06-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. San Antonio Spurs -6 | 92-116 | Win | 100 | 11 h 0 m | Show | |
Portland at San Antonio 9:30 ET Spurs (-) over Trailblazers- The Spurs finally shot the ball like the number one seed in the west as they pounded the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 on their opening round. The Trailblazers are coming off an emotional buzzer beating win over the Rockets advancing in the playoff for the first time since 2002. The 'numbers' surrounding this contests are not impressive for either side as Portland is 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall and the Spurs are 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a win. This time...take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-06-14 | Brooklyn Nets v. Miami Heat -7 | 86-107 | Win | 100 | 23 h 3 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Miami 7:00 ET Heat (-) over Nets- Everyone is aware hat Brooklyn took all four meetings against the Heat this season with three one-point wins and a 104-95 double-overtime win. The Nets covered all four of those and have played well on the road going 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven road games against a home team with a winning record. The Heat were never at full strength in the regular season games this time around they are well rested and healthy. Take MIAMI! |
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05-05-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Oklahoma City Thunder -5.5 | 122-105 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET Thunder (-) over Clippers- After all they have been through the past 10 days the L.A. Clippers managed to win a tough emotion 7-games series against the Golden State Warriors and much now face the No. 2 seed in Oklahoma City for Game 1 of the conference semifinals. Road games have been a problem for the Clippers as they are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games but have managed to go 13-5 ATS in their last 18 meetings in Oklahoma City. Still, it's the playoffs and the Thunder have an edge tonight. Take OKLAHOMA CITY |
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05-05-14 | Washington Wizards v. Indiana Pacers -4 | 102-96 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
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05-04-14 | Dallas Mavericks v. San Antonio Spurs -6 | 96-119 | Win | 100 | 14 h 13 m | Show | |
Dallas at San Antonio 3:30 ET Spurs (-) over Mavericks- Do the Mavericks have the Spurs 'number?' Well, to start with Dallas is 7-0 ATS in their last seven games six of which were against San Antonio. The Spurs remember well 2011 when as a No. 1 seed they were beaten by Memphis and I expect them to respond like the number 1 seed they are. San Antonio is 62-21 at home in the playoffs since the 2002-03 season. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-04-14 | Brooklyn Nets v. Toronto Raptors -3 | 104-103 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 53 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Toronto 1:00 ET Raptors (-) over Nets- Well, Round 1, Game 7 and the Nets have 'guaranteed' a win here and after witnessing their last five quarters of play I will think that they are surely that confident. Although 'we' got beat with the Raptors the last time they were hosts in Game 5 when they squandered a 26-point lead and won by 2 and there are trends that play against them I still believe they will pull this one out. To start up Brooklyn is just 16-27 away from home while Toronto is 28-16 at home. The Nets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five trips to Toronto and the raptors are 0-4-2 ATS in their last six home games. Still there is only one side for me...TORONTO. |
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05-03-14 | GOLDEN STATE GM7 v. LA CLIPPERS GM7 -7 | 121-126 | Loss | -115 | 14 h 13 m | Show | |
Golden State at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (-) over Warriors- There really doesn't seem to be much difference between these two clubs as they have played 10 games this season and split so far with each side winning five games. They are 5-5 ATS in those contests. It seems that the officials have been key factors for the home team as Griffin fouled out twice in Golden State as Thompson and Curry were in foul trouble in Los Angeles. Problem for the Warriors as they are just 1- ATS in their last six games in Los Angeles. Take CLIPPERS! |
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05-03-14 | MEMPHIS GM7 v. OKLAHOMA CITY GM7 -9 | 109-120 | Win | 100 | 21 h 31 m | Show | |
Memphis at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (-) over Grizzlies- A few trend will be pointing 'us' toward Memphis as the Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a loss of more then 10 points and this certainly qualifies, The Thunder are 1-5 ATS when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game and Oklahoma City is 1-3-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Still, Vegas has put a high price on the game for a reason...lay it! Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-03-14 | Atlanta Hawks v. Indiana Pacers -6 | 80-92 | Win | 100 | 18 h 48 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Indiana 5:30 ET Pacers (-) over Hawks- Last time out we had the Pacers and they responded with a clutch Game 6 win to force a Game 7 on their home floor. The team with the best home record in the NBA in 1-2 in the playoffs as hosts as they were 35-6 straight-up during the regular season. The fact remains that the Hawks finished the regular season six games under .500 are are 16-28 straight-up on the road. Indiana has been so inconsistent that they have lost nine of 10 ATS after a straight-up win. The Hawks despite their miserable overall road record are 6-1 ATS in their last seven as travelers. Still, big game on the line the Pacers show up. Finally Atlanta is 0-8 lifetime in Game 7's. Take INDIANA! |
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05-02-14 | Houston Rockets v. Portland Trail Blazers -3.5 | Top | 98-99 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 46 m | Show |
Houston at Portland 10:30 ET Rockets (+) over Trailblazers- Houston is 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games in Portland. This has been a 'visitors' series and the home team has failed to 'cover' the number yet. Having a 3-1 lead in this series put the Trailblazers in the drivers seat and now after a poor effort in Houston they can feel the pressure of having to win at home or return to Houston for Game 7. LaMarcus Aldridge went from the top of the mountain with 46 and 43 points to start the series to the bottom of the heap after his eight point performance last time out in Houston. Take PORTLAND! |
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05-02-14 | San Antonio Spurs v. Dallas Mavericks +3 | 111-113 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Dallas 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Spurs- The trends surrounding this contest are so strong it's difficult to consider any other option. First San Antonio is 0-7 ATS in their last seven contests and haven't 'covered' since April 11 against Phoenix, secondly, the Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall. Dallas is playing over their heads in this series and have a bucket full of confidence in their shooting. Take the MAVERICKS! |
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05-02-14 | Toronto Raptors v. Brooklyn Nets -4.5 | 83-97 | Win | 100 | 6 h 18 m | Show | |
Toronto at Brooklyn 7:00 ET Nets (-) over Raptors- Believe it or not even with a 3-2 game lead in the series the Raptors are entering this contest feeling lucky and a little shook-up after the Nets incredible fourth quarter comeback that ended two points short. But, it was the Raptors who were in a panic as the Nets made their charge. The Trends here points toward Toronto as they are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games in Brooklyn and the Nets are 0-5 ATS in their last five home games, but, this is the playoffs and pressure changes things. Take BROOKLYN! |