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10-27-21 | Hawks -6 v. Pelicans | Top | 102-99 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 49 m | Show |
HAWKS @ PELICANS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Hawks lost their only road game of the season so far (at Cleveland), but I think they match up well against this Pelicans team. New Orleans has the 26th worst offensive efficiency rating in the league while Atlanta has the fifth-best defensive efficiency score, allowing only 92.8 points per 100 possessions. The Pels are struggling without injured forward Zion Williamson, and without him, they do not have enough star power to compete with Trey Young and the rest of the Hawks. Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games. Hawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. Hawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Hawks are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in New Orleans. Hawks are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings. 10* play on Atlanta Hawks. |
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10-27-21 | Hornets -6 v. Magic | 120-111 | Win | 100 | 13 h 15 m | Show | |
HORNETS @ MAGIC NBA BOOKIE BU$TER Charlotte has opened the season with a solid 3-1 SU and ATS record. They lost to Boston in OT last time out but this looks like a good spot to snap back against an Orlando team that has lost three of its first four games on the season. Magic are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog. Hornets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. Hornets are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings in Orlando. 8* play on Charlotte Hornets. |
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10-24-21 | Celtics -4.5 v. Rockets | 107-97 | Win | 100 | 16 h 28 m | Show | |
CELTICS @ ROCKETS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER Great spot to back the Celtics as a road favorite. They should come into this one with a chip on their shoulder as they're still looking for their first win of the season. The Celtics took a 115-83 loss as a 7-point home favorite against Toronto in their last game while the Rockets are coming off their first win of the season, a 124-91 triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rockets are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog. Celtics are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. 8* play on Boston Celtics. |
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10-23-21 | Grizzlies v. Clippers -3.5 | 120-114 | Loss | -105 | 15 h 6 m | Show | |
LATE-NIGHT GRIZZLIES @ CLIPPERS NBA *BAILOUT PLAY* The Clippers opened the season with a 115-113 loss as an underdog at Golden State on Thursday. I think they'll pick up their first win of the season as a home favorite against Memphis on Saturday. Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite and 47-22 ATS in their last 69 games following a straight up loss. The Grizzlies opened the season with a 132-121 win as a favorite against Cleveland. They are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. 8* play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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10-23-21 | Mavs -3.5 v. Raptors | Top | 103-95 | Win | 100 | 12 h 8 m | Show |
MAJOR WAGER ALERT - MIKE'S NBA GAME OF THE WEEK (SIDE) Tough spot for Toronto who will be playing on no rest after blowing the doors off the Celtis in Boston last night for their first win of the season. The Mavs are in a bounce-back spot after coming out completely flat in a 113-87 loss to Atlanta in their season opener. Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. 10* play on Dallas Mavericks. |
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10-22-21 | Jazz -5.5 v. Kings | Top | 110-101 | Win | 100 | 24 h 40 m | Show |
LATE NIGHT JAZZ @ KINGS NBA BASKET BRAWLER *BAILOUT PLAY* Both teams started the season with a win but in very different ways. The Jazz did not disappoint as they defeated Oklahoma City 107-86 as a 14-point favorite while Sacramento managed to win 124-121 as a 6.5-point underdog at Portland. The Jazz can clamp down on the defensive end in a way the Kings simply can not, and they have a much deeper team. The Jazz are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. They won all three of last season's matchups by an average of 29 points. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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10-20-21 | Wizards v. Raptors -2.5 | 98-83 | Loss | -104 | 13 h 28 m | Show | |
WIZARDS @ RAPTORS SIDE The Raptors have lost point guard Kyle Lowry to Miami, but Fred VanVleet should be ready to take on more responsibility. Other key players like OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam are still with the team and Goran Dragic and Precious Achiuwa, acquired from the Heat in the deal for Lowry, should have a positive impact. As for the Wizards, they're coming into the season with seven new players on the roster. I think it will take a couple of games for them to get the chemistry right. 8* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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10-20-21 | Bulls -5 v. Pistons | 94-88 | Win | 100 | 13 h 60 m | Show | |
BULLS @ PISTONS SIDE The Bulls are coming into the season with a very exciting team. DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball have joined forces with Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, and I hold them as a much better team than Detroit. The Pistons could have the youngest starting lineup in the league this season, and I think they lack the experience to compete with Chicago here in their season opener. Bulls are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite. Pistons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog. 8* play on Chicago Bulls. |
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10-19-21 | Nets +1.5 v. Bucks | 104-127 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 50 m | Show | |
NETS @ BUCKS NBA BUCKET BREAKER The Bucks are coming into the season as the reigning NBA champions, but I think they'll come up short here in the season opener. I would not be surprised to see Milwaukee suffering from a championship hangover in the early stages of the season, and the Nets will be looking for revenge after losing to the Bucks in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals last season. The Nets' players will have to watch the Bucks receive their championship rings and raise their title banner before the game, and I think they'll be the hungrier team. 8* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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07-20-21 | Suns v. Bucks -5 | 98-105 | Win | 100 | 33 h 9 m | Show | |
SUNS @ BUCKS NBA FINALS GAME 6 BOOKIE BREAKER The Milwaukee Bucks are in prime position to take down the NBA Finals after stealing Game 5 in Phoenix. The home team won each of the first four games of the series in dominant fashion, and I like the Bucks to get it done in their own building. Suns PG and leader Chris Paul did not look healthy in the last game and Phoenix lost despite shooting 68% (13-of-19) from behind the arc. We know the Bucks are giving absolutely nothing for free on defese home at Fiserv Forum, and I expect their all-round play and their depth to be the main difference in this one. 8* play on Milwaukee Bucks. |
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07-17-21 | Bucks v. Suns -3.5 | Top | 123-119 | Loss | -109 | 43 h 25 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA FINALS GAME 5 BOOKIE BREAKER The Bucks have tied the series following two wins home at Milwaukee, but now they're back on the road where the Bucks have been a very different team all year. They did not stand much of a chance in either of the first two games here at Phoenix Suns Arena, and I expect history to repeat itself in Game 5. Bucks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog. Suns are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a home favorite. 10* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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07-14-21 | Suns v. Bucks -4 | 103-109 | Win | 100 | 22 h 43 m | Show | |
SUNS @ BUCKS NBA FINALS GAME 4 BOOKIE BREAKER The Milwaukee Bucks did not stand much of a chance in the first two games of the NBA Finals at Phoenix, but they bounced back with a dominant 120-100 home win in Game 3. While I do think Phoenix is the more talented team and the one to clinch the title eventually, winning in Milwaukee is not an easy task. The Bucks are 7-1 SU as home favorites in the playoffs and they have covered the spread in three straight games as home favorites. I like them to tie the series with another win SU and ATS on Wednesday. 8* play on Milwaukee Bucks. |
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07-11-21 | Suns v. Bucks -4 | Top | 100-120 | Win | 100 | 12 h 42 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* SUNS @ BUCKS GAME 3 BOOKIE BREAKER The Phoenix Suns have opened the NBA Finals with a couple of double-digit wins, but the oddsmakers are expecting a very different game as the series move to Milwaukee. The Bucks have gone from a 5-point dog on the road to a 4-point home favorite, and I agree as I do exepct to see a big reaction from the team in a 2-0 hole. Giannis Antetokounmpo has also had several days to recover from a hyperextended left knee, and I simply think the desperation from the home team will give them a result. 10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. |
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07-08-21 | Bucks v. Suns -5 | Top | 108-118 | Win | 100 | 42 h 46 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* BUCKS @ SUNS NBA FINALS GAME 2 BOOKIE BREAKER Game 1 of this series told us a lot. I thought the Bucks could hang around with the Suns, but that won't happen unless Giannis is fully healthy. He'll get some more time to rest up his knee for Game 2 of the series, but I think the Bucks will have to focus on defending their home court next up rather than winning this one. 10* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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07-06-21 | Bucks +6 v. Suns | 105-118 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
BUCKS @ SUNS NBA FINALS GAME 1 BOOKIE BREAKER Favorites have dominated against the spread so far in the playoffs, but I like the dogs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Sure, the Bucks will most likely be without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee) here in the opener, but this is a team with good depth and plenty of scoring options. Additionally, we can note that Phoenix is 2-3 ATS in its last five games while the Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last five. 8* play on Milwaukee Bucks. |
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06-25-21 | Hawks +8 v. Bucks | Top | 91-125 | Loss | -103 | 21 h 36 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* HAWKS @ BUCKS GAME 2 BOOKIE BREAKER This was my write-up for picking the Hawks in Game 1: "I must admit that I was quite surprised to see the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in a playoff series, but now they have my attention. After Atlanta's outrigh win in the opener, are we now supposed to fear the deer and back the Bucks in a blowout? Yes and no IMO. While a desperate Milwaukee team should win this one straigth up, this is still way too many to give Atlanta.
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06-23-21 | Hawks +8 v. Bucks | 116-113 | Win | 100 | 12 h 8 m | Show | |
HAWKS @ BUCKS ECF GAME 1 BOOKIE BREAKER I must admit that I was quite surprised to see the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in a playoff-series, but now they have my attention. Could the Hawks be this season's Cinderella team, like Miami was in 2020? I really don't think the Milwaukee Bucks would be here if not for the Nets getting depleted by injuries, and the Bucks still needed seven games to get past them. Bucks are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, and this is way too many points to spot an underrated Atlanta team that has shown a tremendous never-say-die attitude. 8* play on Atlanta Hawks. |
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06-17-21 | Nets +5.5 v. Bucks | Top | 89-104 | Loss | -102 | 15 h 21 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NETS @ BUCKS GAME 6 NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Brooklyn Nets closed last game as a 1.5-point underdog, but managed to steal the win despite getting only five points from James Harden in 45 minutes in his first game back from injury. Kevin Durant carried the team with 49 points, 10 assists and 17 boards in 48 minutes, and I think he'll get more help from Harden in this one. The Bucks are a tough opponent, but note that they're only 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite and the Nets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. I'm well happy to take the points on with Brooklyn here in Game 6, and I would also recommend sprinkling a little something on the moneyline. 10* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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06-16-21 | Clippers v. Jazz -2.5 | Top | 119-111 | Loss | -112 | 13 h 53 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* CLIPPERS @ JAZZ NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The LA Clippers tied the series with a couple of wins at home, but they've yet to win at Utah. Clippers' star Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss Game 5 against the Jazz tonight with a knee injury suffered in game 4. I expect to see an extremely fired up Utah team here after a couple of blowout losses on the road. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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06-14-21 | 76ers -3 v. Hawks | Top | 100-103 | Loss | -114 | 15 h 11 m | Show |
SIXERS @ HAWKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Philadelphia 76ers dropped the opener of this second-round series against the Hawks, but they've bounced back with a pair of convincing triumphs, including a 127-111 win here at State Farm Arena on Friday. The 76ers are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a road favorite, and I doubt homecourt will be of much help for Atlanta in this one. Philadelphia star Joel Embiid is listed as questionable, but that's been the case for pretty much every game and there's no way they sit him for this one. "I'm OK," Embiid said. "I'm standing up, I'm walking. I finished the game. I'm going to keep getting back up. I'm going to keep fighting. That's been me since I started playing basketball, so I'm going to keep fighting. That's been my motto. Whatever happens, get back up and keep it going." The Hawks caught the Sixers off guard in Game 1, but that's not happening again. With Brooklyn and Milwaukee mired in what's guaranteed to be at least a six-game series, I expect the Sixers to want to close this one out ASAP to give themselves as big of a rest advantage as possible for the Eastern Conference Finals. 10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. |
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06-13-21 | Suns -3 v. Nuggets | Top | 125-118 | Win | 100 | 20 h 48 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* SUNS @ NUGGETS GAME 4 NBA BOOKIE BREAKER Each of the first three games of this series has ended with lopsided scores favoring Phoenix. I like the Suns to close out the series ASAP in order to give themselves maximum time to rest and heal up for a Western Conference Finals series against either the Clippers or the Jazz. Without Jamal Murray, the Nuggets' backcourt is at a significant disadvantage to the Suns' backcourt duo of Paul and Devin Booker. Nuggets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog. Suns are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. 10* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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06-12-21 | Jazz +4.5 v. Clippers | 106-132 | Loss | -108 | 15 h 9 m | Show | |
JAZZ @ CLIPPERS GAME 3 NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Utah Jazz have won six straight games since losing the opener of their first-round series against Memphis. The Jazz won the first two games of this series by three and six points, and I fully expect them to keep it close here as the series move to LA. I think the Jazz have a great chance of winning this one outright, but taking the points is excellent insurance if the outright upset falls short. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. Jazz are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as an underdog. Jazz are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Los Angeles. Jazz are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. 8* play on Utah Jazz. |
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06-10-21 | Clippers v. Jazz -3 | Top | 111-117 | Win | 100 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
NBA WEST GAME OF THE WEEK | CLIPPERS @ JAZZ GAME 2 MAJOR WAGER The Utah Jazz won the opener of this second-round playoffs series by three points, the exact point-spread the books are hanging for Game 2. The Jazz managed to get the win despite a slow start and not playing all the well overall, and their bench contributed with only 23 points, of which Jordan Clarkson had 18. I expect a much faster start and better performance from the Jazz tonight as they look to consolidate their homecourt advantage before the series move to LA. Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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06-09-21 | Nuggets v. Suns -5.5 | 98-123 | Win | 102 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
NUGGETS @ SUNS GAME 2 NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Phoenix Suns looked like they were in trouble in the opener of this series, but they showed resilience, battled back, and finished a 122-105 winner. The loss must be demoralizing for the shorthanded Nuggets who must've felt they could've stolen homecourt advantage. I think the Nuggets will struggle to muster up the energy needed to give the Suns a go here in Game 2, especially with Michael Porter Jr. probable and Will Barton questionable. Nuggets are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite. 8* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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06-08-21 | Clippers v. Jazz -4 | 109-112 | Loss | -106 | 12 h 6 m | Show | |
LATE NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER | CLIPPERS @ JAZZ The Utah Jazz won and covered the spread in two of three regular-season meetings with the Clippers. The Jazz dropped Game 1 of their first-round series against Memphis, but they were dominant in the next four games to complete a gentleman's sweep, and I think they learned their lesson and have too much respect for the Clippers to come out flat in the opener of this series. The Clippers are coming off a tough seven-game series against the Mavs, and this is a big step up in competition. 8* play on Utah Jazz. |
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06-08-21 | Hawks v. 76ers -5 | Top | 102-118 | Win | 100 | 14 h 48 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* HAWKS @ SIXERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Atlanta Hawks came flying out of the gate in Game 1. The final result of 128-124 for the Hawks is misleading as they held a double-digit lead for most of the game, but the fact that Philly came back and made it as close as they did is a sign of things to come IMO. I fully expect the Sixers to be on their toes from the get-go in this one and put a real beating on the Hawks to to tie the score. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 76ers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss. 76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. 10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. |
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06-07-21 | Nuggets v. Suns -4.5 | Top | 105-122 | Win | 100 | 16 h 7 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NUGGETS @ SUNS GAME 1 NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Phoenix Suns closed out their first-round series against the reigning NBA champs LA Lakers with a dominant performance in a game they led from start to finish. Now they'll take on a Denver team that has had some time to heal up from a tough six-game series against the Blazers, but I don't think the Nuggets can match the intensity of the home team here in the opener of this series. Note that the Nuggets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest while the Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 playoff games as a favorite. Denver won the last two regular season meetings here at Suns Arena, but those games took place back in January. and the Suns are playing at a different level now. 10* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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06-06-21 | Hawks v. 76ers -2.5 | Top | 128-124 | Loss | -109 | 14 h 37 m | Show |
NBA GAME OF THE WEEK | HAWKS @ 76ERS GAME 1 *BEST BET* The Atlanta Hawks are coming off an impressive first-round series against the Knicks, but they'll face a much tougher test here in the second round. Sure, injured Joel Embiid will be a huge miss for the Sixers, but they have good depth and other players that can step up. I have Philadelphia as the better team on both ends of the floor even without Embiid. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite. Hawks are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia. 10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. |
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06-05-21 | Bucks v. Nets -3.5 | Top | 107-115 | Win | 100 | 17 h 49 m | Show |
NBA GAME OF THE WEEK | BUCKS @ NETS EASTERN CONF *BEST BET* We have only one NBA game tipping off on Saturday, but what a game it is with the Milwaukee Bucks visiting the Brooklyn Nets for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semi-finals series. The Bucks are undefeated in the playoffs following a four-game sweep of last year's NBA finalists Miami, but this was a very different Heat team. Note that the Bucks are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog while the Nets are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite and 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. Sure, the Nets dropped a game against Boston in their first-round series, but they dominated the other four. While Milwaukee won two of three regular season meetings, note that one member of Brooklyn's star trio (Durant, Harden and Irving) sat out in those games. Now they're all fit, and I don't see the Bucks keeping up with the scoring. 10* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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06-04-21 | Clippers -2 v. Mavs | 104-97 | Win | 100 | 20 h 25 m | Show | |
CLIPPERS @ MAVS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER | TGIF EDITION Do or die for the Los Angeles Clippers as a loss here would see them eliminated from the playoffs. The home team has yet to win a game in this series, and that's a trend I like to continue. Note that the Clippers are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Dallas. The Clippers need to find a way to contain Luka Doncic, and their role players have to step it up and start contributing. They have more talent than the Mavs, and that should show in this crucial contest. 8* play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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06-03-21 | Nuggets v. Blazers -5 | Top | 126-115 | Loss | -103 | 14 h 49 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NUGGETS @ BLAZERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Denver Nuggets are in pull position as they have a chance to close out the series and advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs. I don't think the Portland Trail Blazers are ready to give up just yet though. The Blazers showed amazing grit last time out as they battled back from an early 22-point hole, and the game needed not only one but two overtime periods to decide a winner. The Nuggets eventually came though as a home favorite, but note that they're 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. Trail Blazers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. I fully expect the do-or-die Blazers to take this one and force a Game 7. 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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06-02-21 | Mavs v. Clippers -7 | Top | 105-100 | Loss | -108 | 13 h 7 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* MAVS @ CLIPPERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Either team has yet to win a home game in this series, with the Dallas Mavericks taking two here at Staples Center followed by the Los Angeles Clippers recording back-to-back blowout wins at Dallas. Perhaps the Clippers underestimated Dallas in the first two games, but they've clicked into gear since and I highly doubt they'll take the Mavs lightly again. Additionally, note that Mavs' superstar Luka Doncic was clearly laboring through a neck strain in the Game 4 loss, and he's unlikely to be at full strength on this short turnaround. I don't see the Mavs standing much of a chance in this one. Clippers by double-digits. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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06-01-21 | Blazers +1.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 140-147 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 55 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* BLAZERS @ NUGGETS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets are heading into Game 5 tied at two wins apiece, effectively turning this into a best-of-three series. The winner of tonight's game will have a huge advantage, and I think that team will be the Blazers. The Blazers came through with a 115-95 win last time out (despite Dame Lillard scoring only 10 points), and they've already proven they can win at Denver after taking the opener of this first-round series. I like them to steal another game on the road on Tuesday The Nuggets lack an answer to the Blazers backcourt, and the Nuggets don't pose much a danger if Jusuf Nurkic can keep Denver big man Nikola Jokic quiet. Trail Blazers are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Trail Blazers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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05-31-21 | Jazz -5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 120-113 | Win | 100 | 16 h 10 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH | JAZZ @ GRIZZLIES NBA WEST *BEST BET* The Utah Jazz have bounced back with a couple of impressive outings since losing the opener of this first-round series in the NBA playoffs. They're clearly the better team and just have to bring the right focus, which I don't think will be an issue here as they look to set up a chance to move on to the next round home at Vivint Arena on Wednesday. Sure, the Grizzlies will be fighting tooth and nail, but the talent gap is too wide to overcome and there's no way the Jazz will underestimate this Memphis team again after dropping Game 1. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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05-30-21 | Nets -7 v. Celtics | Top | 141-126 | Win | 100 | 16 h 20 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Brooklyn Nets had won seven consecutive games straight up and against the spread prior to a 125-119 loss to Boston on Friday. They holding a 2-1 lead in the series, and I expect a big outing from the Nets to set up a chance to clinch the series at home next up. Celtics' superstar Jayson Tatum carried the team with a 50 point outing after managing just 31 points in the first two games combined. Well, I think he's in for a tough game here. Nets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite. Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Celtics are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Nets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. 10* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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05-30-21 | Knicks v. Hawks -5 | 96-113 | Win | 100 | 1 h 29 m | Show | |
EARLY KNICKS @ HAWKS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Atlanta Hawks took a 2-1 lead in the series with a 105-94 win last time out. Hawks are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games as a home favorite and 16-6 ATS in their last 22 games as a favorite overall. This is not a spot to zig-zag. I fully expect the Hawks to take care of business and take a 3-1 lead in the series, setting up a chance to clinch the series next game. 8* play on Atlanta Hawks. |
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05-29-21 | Nuggets v. Blazers -4 | 95-115 | Win | 100 | 12 h 22 m | Show | |
NUGGETS @ BLAZERS SIDE The Portland Trail Blazers stole the opener of this best-of-seven first-round playoffs series at Denver, but the Nuggets have bounced back and won two in a row. The Blazers now need to win to avoid an elimination game in Mile High next, and I expect them to have better intensity in their game than the last two matchups. Denver shot a red-hot 53% (20-of-38) from three-point range last time out while the Blazers were only 14-of-45 (31%). We should see better shooting from the home team in this one, and I like Blazers in a high-scoring affair. Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Portland. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. 8* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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05-29-21 | Bucks -4.5 v. Heat | Top | 120-103 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH | BUCKS @ HEAT NBA EAST *BEST BET* The Milwaukee Bucks will be looking to complete the sweep of this first-round playoff series on Saturday. The Miami Heat gave the Bucks a scare in Game 1, but the last two have ended in blowout wins for the Bucks and I think that's what will happen once again in this game. The Heat are struggling to create easy looks and to knock down shots when they do. And they know it. "Our rhythm is off," Heat guard Goran Dragic said. "It's way off. We lose our confidence." The Bucks are the better and hotter team, and I don't see them taking the foot off the gas, especially as they were eliminated by the Heat last year. 10* play on the Milwaukee Bucks. |
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05-28-21 | Clippers -2 v. Mavs | Top | 118-108 | Win | 100 | 15 h 6 m | Show |
CLIPPERS @ MAVS FRIDAY NIGHT NBA *BEST BET* We should see a big reaction from the Los Angeles Clippers who have their backs against the wall after dropping the first two games of the series home at Staples Center. The Clippers are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Dallas and surely they've not given up on the hopes of turning this series around. The Mavs have played well, but a sweep is unlikely and this is a game the Clippers really, really need. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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05-28-21 | Knicks v. Hawks -4 | 94-105 | Win | 100 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
KNICKS @ HAWKS GAME 3 NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks have split a couple of games in the Garden. The series now moves to State Farm Arena and I expect the home team to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The Hawks are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite, and the atmosphere should be hostile for the Knickerbockers after how their fans have treated Trae Young and the rest of the Hawks. "I hope Atlanta's ready to bring that energy," the Hawks' Trae Young said. "I hope it's loud. I hope everybody's excited to have the playoffs back in the A. I'm ready to play back inside that arena and in front of those fans. So, it's going to be fun." 8* play on Atlanta Hawks. |
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05-27-21 | Nuggets v. Blazers -3.5 | Top | 120-115 | Loss | -114 | 17 h 45 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY ~ NUGGETS @ BLAZERS The Portland Trail Blazers stole homecourt advantage by winning Game 1 of this series at Mile High. The desperate Nuggets were the better team in Game 2, but I expect a strong effort from the Blazers here in their first home game of the playoffs. Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Trail Blazers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite. Trail Blazers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings. 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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05-25-21 | Mavs v. Clippers -6.5 | Top | 127-121 | Loss | -103 | 19 h 48 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* MAVS @ CLIPPERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Dallas Mavericks delivered a 10-point upset in Game 1 of this first-round series, but I don't see the Clippers dropping two in a row at home. The Clippers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home and the Mavs are despite the win last time out still only 5-11 ATS in their last 16 playoff games as an underdog. The Mavs have at least temporarily stolen homecourt advantage. With that in mind, I expect the Clippers to be the much hungrier team and dominate this game. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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05-24-21 | Heat +5 v. Bucks | Top | 98-132 | Loss | -115 | 14 h 49 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* HEAT @ BUCKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Miami Heat gave the Bucks a scare in Game of this first-round playoff series, forcing overtime to eventually lose to a buzzer-beater from Khris Middleton. The Heat are matching up well with Milwaukee. They knocked out the Bucks on their way to the NBA finals last year and have covered the spread in four of the last five meetings at Fiserv Forum. 10* play on Miami Heat. |
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05-23-21 | Hawks +1.5 v. Knicks | Top | 107-105 | Win | 100 | 17 h 18 m | Show |
NBA GAME OF THE WEEK ~ HAWKS @ KNICKS TOP PLAY The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs for the first time in several years. They've had an impressive year, but this looks like a tough first-round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks who are entering the playoffs as winners of seven of their last eight games. The Knickerbockers are one of the best defensive sides in the league, but it will be tough to slow down a Hawks team that has nine players averaging in double figures. Knicks are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 playoff games as a favorite and I expect the Hawks to steal this one outright. 10* play on Atlanta Hawks. |
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05-23-21 | Lakers +3 v. Suns | 90-99 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 39 m | Show | |
LAKERS @ SUNS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Los Angeles Lakers looked unimpressive in their play-in game win over the Warriors, but I think they'll step it up a notch here against the no. 2 seed in the West. The Lakers have been dealing with injuries on their star players, but that also means that they've suffered less fatigue. The Suns notched the second-best regular-season record in the league, but we have yet to see this team in a playoff setting. Take the experienced Lakers to cover the number as an underdog here in the series-opener. 8* play on Los Angeles Lakers. |
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05-22-21 | Celtics v. Nets -7.5 | 93-104 | Win | 100 | 14 h 3 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK - NETS The Boston Celtics came through with a big effort to defeat Washington in the play-in round. This will be a much, much tougher game against a Brooklyn team that had to do without each of its big names at various stages of the season, but heads into the playoffs at pretty much full strength. The Celtics on the other hand have Jaylen Brown out for the rest of the season, and without him, I don't see the Celtics keeping pace with the Nets, especially not here in Game 1. 8* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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05-22-21 | Mavs v. Clippers -5 | Top | 113-103 | Loss | -114 | 15 h 50 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* MAVS @ CLIPPERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks will visit the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers in their Western Conference playoff opener on Saturday. The no. 4 seed vs. no. 5 seed might look like it should be a cloae matchup, but I think the Clippers will run away with this game. The Clipppers are healthy, well-rested (20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 3 or more days rest) and took out Dallas in the first round of the playoffs last year. Look for Clippers to get it done. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. |
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05-21-21 | Grizzlies v. Warriors -4.5 | Top | 117-112 | Loss | -115 | 15 h 0 m | Show |
GRIZZLIES @ WARRIORS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Golden State Warriors have won six of their last seven and gave the Los Angeles Lakers a scare in a loss on Wednesday. They get a second chance at making the playoffs with a win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, and this time I think they'll convert. The Warriors have covered the spread in seven straight games and nine of their last 10. They're on a perfect 5-0 ATS run as a favorite and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. The Memphis Grizzlies defeated San Antonio to advance to this matchup with the Warriors, but Grizzlies have covered the spread in only one of their last six and they are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. These two teams battled it out here at Chase Center less than a week ago, a game the Warriors won 113-101. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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05-20-21 | Pacers v. Wizards -3 | Top | 115-142 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* PACERS @ WIZARDS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Washington Wizards took a 118-100 play-in loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. They get another chance to make it to the playoffs here against an Indiana team that made light work of Charlotte in their first play-in contest. The Wizards won each of the three regular-season meetings with the Pacers, and they're a lot healthier. Wizards are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Wizards are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite. Pacers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. 10* play on Washington Wizards. |
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05-19-21 | Warriors v. Lakers -5.5 | 100-103 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
WARRIORS @ LAKERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER I think the Los Angeles Lakers are severly underrated in this matchuo with the Goldem State Warriors. Steph Curry has been on fire lately, but note that the Lakers pounded their rival by 26 and 31 points in the next two meetings. 8* play on LA Lakers. |
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05-18-21 | Wizards +2 v. Celtics | Top | 100-118 | Loss | -101 | 22 h 47 m | Show |
WIZARDS @ CELTICS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Boston Celtics won two of three regular season meetings with the Wizards, but they were stumbling over the finishing line of the regular season dropping five of their last six and nine of their last 13. They've lost standout guard Jaylen Brown (wrist) for the rest of the season, and I don't see the Celtics having the firepower to keep up with Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook. Wizards are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. Wizards are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 road games. Celtics are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. 10* play on Washington Wizards. |
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05-18-21 | Hornets v. Pacers -3 | 117-144 | Win | 100 | 14 h 7 m | Show | |
HORNETS @ PACERS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER I honestly do not think Charlotte will stand much of a chance here in Tuesday's play-in game at Indiana. The Hornets are stumbling into the postseason, losing five in a row and 15 of their last 21 overall and they failed to hold on to an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter in a loss to Washington in their regular season finale. Additionally, note that forward Gordon Hayward (19.6 points per game) will not play due to a sprained foot. The Indiana Pacers on the other hand are playing well. They are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven games and secured homecourt advantage with a dominant 125-113 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Hornets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog. 8* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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05-16-21 | Hornets v. Wizards -6 | 110-115 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 58 m | Show | |
SUPER EARLY HORNETS @ WIZARDS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER Big game for both sides as the winner of this matchup will clinch the No. 8 spot in the East. I think the Washington Wizards have a big advantage here as tney've been playing rather well down the stretch while the Hornets are coming off four straigth losses, most recently a 118-109 OT loss at New York last night. The Wizards have had a day of rest since their last game. Wizards are 18-4 ATS in their last 22 games playing on 1 days rest. Wizards are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite. Hornets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog. 8* play on Washington Wizards. |
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05-11-21 | 76ers -6.5 v. Pacers | 94-103 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 47 m | Show | |
76ERS @ PACERS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER Tough, tough spot for the Indiana Pacers who will be playing on on rest following a 111-102 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night while the Philadelphia 76ers have been idle since Saturday's 118-104 win over the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers would clinch the Eastern Conference's top seed with a win tonight, granted that the Nets lose to the Bulls. The Pacers are shorthanded with T.J. Warren (left foot stress fracture) and Myles Turner (right toe) definitely out. Additionally, Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring), JaKarr Sampson (concussion) and Jeremy Lamb (knee) missed last night's game. The Sixers are not at full strength either, but they're well rested and I think the visitors will run away with this game. 8* play on Philadelphia 76ers. |
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05-11-21 | Wolves -7.5 v. Pistons | Top | 119-100 | Win | 100 | 14 h 48 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Minnesota Timberwolves put a 128-96 beating on Orlando last time out. The Wolves talented young guns led by Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell and potential rookie of the year Anthony Edwards are showing no interest in tanking. They are 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. The Detroit Pistons have lost six of their last seven games, and covered the spread only twice during that stretch. In their last game, the Pistons took a 108-96 loss to the Bulls. 10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. |
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05-10-21 | Jazz -2.5 v. Warriors | Top | 116-119 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 10 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* JAZZ @ WARRIORS PLAY OF THE DAY The Utah Jazz are looking good to clinch the No. 1 seed in the West. They've won five games in a row and six of their past seven, and they're 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings with Golden State. The Warriors have clicked into gear as well winning four of five and six of their past nine, but Utah is a much tougher team than any other opponent they've faced during that stretch. While Golden State is pretty much the definition of a one-man show, Utah is quite the opposite and several role players have stepped up to fill the void of injured guards Donovan Mitchell (ankle injury) and Mike Conley (hamstring). Give me the better TEAM as a small road favorite in this one. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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05-09-21 | Wolves -6.5 v. Magic | Top | 128-96 | Win | 100 | 14 h 1 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Neither the Minneota Twimberwolves nor the Orlando Magic will be playing postseason basketball, but unlike the tanking Magic, the Wolves are still trying to win. Sure, the Wolves have lost their last three games, but you can see they're trying. The Timberwolves are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss and 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Magic are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. 10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. |
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05-07-21 | Magic v. Hornets -7 | 112-122 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
MAGICS @ HORNETS SIDE The Charlotte Hornets are battling with Indiana and Washington for a favorable position in the play-in tournament. They're a rather sizable favorite in this matchup with an Orlando team since long eliminated from playoff contention, and the under is 13-3 in Hornets last 16 games as a home favorite. The Magic are averaging a league-low 104.1 points per game, and they're highly unlikely to put up big numbers with the season all but over already. I expect the Hornets to get plenty of stops and keep this game under the total. In addition to the under, I also like the super motivated Hornets to win and cover after getting humiliated against Chicago here at Spectrum Center last night. Hornets are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points, and I expect them to absolutely shut down the Magic and run away with the game. 8* play on Charlotte Hornets. |
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05-04-21 | Kings -5 v. Thunder | Top | 103-99 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 45 m | Show |
NBA GAME OF THE YEAR | 10* PACIFIC/SOUTHWEST *BEST BET* The Sacramento Kings have won two consecutive games and five of their past eight. They're still outside of the playoffs spot, and more or less have to win out to have even the slightest chance of making the play-in tournament. The Thunder have already been eliminated from playoff contention, and they've won only one of their last 10 games. With nothing to the play for, the Thunder are giving their young players more playing time. "We're integrating some new guys," coach Mark Daigneault stated. "We've got some new faces. We need to see those guys play in these games." I don't think the Thunder will stand a chance against a Kings team that is clicking. Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Thunder are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games as a home underdog. Kings are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Kings are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Oklahoma City. 10* play on Sacramento Kings. |
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05-02-21 | Heat -5 v. Hornets | 121-111 | Win | 100 | 12 h 23 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK - HEAT Only 2 1/2 games separate No. 7 Miami and No. 8 Charlotte in the Eastern Conference standings, but I hold the Heat as the much better team. Additionally, both teams will be playing on short rest after being in action on Saturday, which I think is an advantage for Miami. Heat are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Hornets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. 8* play on Miami Heat. |
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05-02-21 | Knicks -9.5 v. Rockets | 122-97 | Win | 100 | 12 h 22 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK - KNICKS The New York Knicks are 40-22-1 ATS on the season while the tanking Houston Rockets are 22-42 ATS. The Knicks sit fourth in the East and will still need to win games to avoid the play-in tournament while Houston sits dead last in the West with nothing to play for. Knicks are 24-8 ATS in their last 32 games as a favorite. Rockets are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog. I'm not scared to lay this number with the Knicks. 8* play on New York Knicks. |
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05-02-21 | 76ers -5 v. Spurs | Top | 113-111 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 20 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Philadelphia 76ers are jostling with Brooklyn and Milwaukee for the Eastern Conference regular season crown. They've won each of their last three games by 20+ points and the Sixers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite. Here they'll take on a San Antonio team off a demoralizing 143-140 overtime loss in Boston, despite holding a 77-48 advantage at halftime. Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog. Spurs are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 10* play on Philadephia 76ers. |
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05-01-21 | Pelicans -3.5 v. Wolves | 140-136 | Win | 100 | 11 h 21 m | Show | |
PELICANS @ WOLVES NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER The New Orleans Pelicans are still in playoff contention, entering Saturday three games behind Golden State for the final play-in spot in the West. They're coming off a solid 109-95 win at Oklahoma City, and I expect the Pels to win and cover in this matchup with Minnesota. Sure the Wolves have been hot lately, having won six of their last eight and coming into this contest riding a four-game winning streak, but the Pels should be able to grind down a Wolves team with nothing but pride to play for. 8* play on New Orleans Pelicans. |
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05-01-21 | Grizzlies -10.5 v. Magic | Top | 111-112 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 12 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* GRIZZLIES @ MAGIC NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The tanking Orlando Magic are 1-7 SU and ATS over their last eight games. They are 1-6 ATS as double-digit dogs on the season, including a 92-75 loss at Memphis just a couple of nights ago. The Grizzlies sit eighth in the conference, and even have a small chance at making the playoffs without going through the play-in tournament. Grizzlies are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Grizzlies are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite. Magic are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog. 10* play on Memphis Grizzlies. |
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04-30-21 | Wizards -7 v. Cavs | 122-93 | Win | 100 | 16 h 7 m | Show | |
WIZARDS @ CAVS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Washington Wizards are back in playoff contention after haing won 11 of their last 13 games, most recently defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Wizards are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. The Cleveland Cavaliers meanwhile are ice cold, losing four straight and seven of their last eight. They're all but guaranteed to miss the playoffs, and even though the Cavs might want to play spoiler, I think the Wizards will be to tough to beat in this one. 8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. |
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04-29-21 | Warriors -5 v. Wolves | Top | 114-126 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 34 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Good spot to fade the Minnesota Timberwolves after racking up three straight wins. The Wolves are still nowhere near the playoffs, while the Warriors are right in the thick of it, battling with several teams for the spots to the play-in tournament in the West. I expect a big effort from the Warriors after coming out flat as a pancake against the Mavs on Tuesday in a game where the Warriors mustered only a pathetic 29 points in the first half. Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home. Timberwolves are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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04-28-21 | Lakers -3 v. Wizards | Top | 107-116 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 19 m | Show |
*BIG BET ALERT* | NBA GAME OF THE WEEK | The Los Angeles Lakers are just the fifth-seed in the West heading into Wednesday's action. They need to pick up the pace in order to keep or improve on their position for the playoffs, and I think they'll make light work of Washington in this matchup. Sure, the Wizards had won eight straight prior to a 146-143 OT loss to San Antonio on Monday, but they had played a rather soft schedule. The Lakers are slowly but surely getting healthier, and Anthony Davis was back in the LA Lakers lineup when they snapped a 3-game skid with a win against Orlando last time out. The Lakers 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. 10* play on Los Angeles Lakers. |
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04-27-21 | Blazers -4 v. Pacers | Top | 133-112 | Win | 100 | 14 h 1 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* BLAZERS @ PACERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY We should see a hungry Portland Trail Blazers team after dropping five consecutive games and nine of their past 11. It's only a matter of time before they start picking up wins again as Damian Lillard gets back to health, and I like them to put a beating on a banged up Indiana team on Tuesday. The Pacers have to do without Domantas Sabonis (back strain), and players like Myles Turner, Jeremy Lamb and Goga Bitadze are also dealing with injuries. The Pacers are coming off three straight wins, and I don't think they'll be able to match the desperation and hunger from the Blazers in this one. Trail Blazers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Pacers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pacers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog. Trail Blazers are 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Trail Blazers are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Indiana. 10/10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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04-25-21 | Kings +9.5 v. Warriors | 113-117 | Win | 100 | 13 h 16 m | Show | |
LATE NIGHT KINGS @ WARRIORS BOOKIE BU$TER | 10:10 PM Sure, the Golden State Warriors have been hot and the Sacramento Kings cold in recent weeks, but this looks like a good spot to back Sac Town. The Kings have actually won two of their last three games, and they've had plenty of time to prepare for this game since defeating Minnesota on Wednesday. The Warriors meanwhile will be playing on only one day of rest, and they're in a potential letdown spot following a blowout win against Denver, covering the spread by 23 points. |
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04-25-21 | Bucks -6.5 v. Hawks | 104-111 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 8 m | Show | |
BUCKS @ HAWKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a dominant 132-94 win against Philadelphia on Saturday. The Bucks could afford to spread out the minutes, and I expect the Bucks to have enough gas left in the tank to care of business against Atlanta despite playing on short rest. The shorthanded Hawks will have to do without their injured leading scorer Trae Young, and their top rebounder Clint Capela is listed as questionable. Bucks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 8/10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. |
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04-22-21 | Suns -3.5 v. Celtics | Top | 86-99 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Phoenix Suns will be playing on no rest following a 116-113 win at Philadelphia last night, but I think they'll have enough gas left in the tank to take care of Boston. The Celtics are severely shorthanded with Jaylen Brown doubtful, All-Star Jayson Tatum questionable with left ankle impingement and several role players missing as well. Suns are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Suns are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games playing on 0 days rest. Suns are 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings. 10/10* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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04-20-21 | Hornets v. Knicks -5.5 | 97-109 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY The New York Knicks are top of the league for most defensive ratings. Oddsmakers have struggled to make the totals low enough for games involving the Knickerbockers all season (25-33 over/under overall), and that is particularly true when games are expected to be extremely low-scoring. Note that the Knicks are 10-2-1 to the under in games with a total of 210 points or lower this season, and here they'll face a Hornets team that has struggled to score points of late. Under is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 games as an underdog. Under is 16-5 in Hornets last 21 overall. I also like the Knickers to cover the spread. Hornets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog. Hornets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Knicks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite. Knicks are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall. 8* play on New York Knicks -5.5. |
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04-18-21 | Nets -5.5 v. Heat | Top | 107-109 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 29 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Miami Heat are coming off three straight losses SU and ATS, most recently a 119-111 setback to the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves. The Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games, and I don't like their chances here as a home underdog against a Brooklyn team coming off a dominant 130-115 win against Charlotte. Sure, Brooklyn has James Harden sidelined with a right-hamstring strain, but this is a deep team that can cope. Nets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Nets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. 10* play on Brooklyn Nets. |
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04-17-21 | Jazz -8.5 v. Lakers | Top | 115-127 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 56 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY | GUARANTEED TO WIN The Utah Jazz will be playing on short rest following a 117-11 win over Indiana Friday night. While they have failed to cover big numbers in three straight home games, note that they are 6-1 ATS as road favorites of more than eight points on the season and I think they're looking forward to having a go at this shorthanded Lakers team. Utah put a 114-89 beating on the Lakers (with Lebron in the lineup) at Vivint Arena back in February. This should be another blowout. 10* play on Utah Jazz -8.5. |
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04-16-21 | Grizzlies -4 v. Bulls | 126-115 | Win | 100 | 12 h 41 m | Show | |
GRIZZLIES @ BULLS TGIF NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Memphis Grizzlies have been road warriors all season, winning 14 of 24 away games straight up. They are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as a road favorite. They should be extra fired up here, looking to bounce back from a home loss to Dallas and eager to kick off a seven-game road trip with a win. The Chicago Bulls are only 10-17 SU home at United Center for the season and 17-37 ATS in their last 54 games as a home underdog. For this contest, the Bulls will have to do without leading scorer Zach LaVine who has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols and is expected to miss multiple games. 8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. |
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04-16-21 | Heat -6.5 v. Wolves | 111-119 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
HEAT @ WOLVES TGIF NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a couple of blowout home loess to Brooklyn and Milwaukee. The Wolves were held to 97 and 105 points in the two games, and now they'll be matched up against a Heat team that is allowing only 107.5 points per game (3rd). I expect the Heat to be fired up as they look to bounce back from a pair of losses at Phoenix and Denver, and this game will mark the end of a four-game road trip. Heat are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. Heat are 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Minnesota. Timberwolves are 18-37 ATS in their last 55 home games. 8* play on Miami Heat. |
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04-16-21 | Nuggets -8.5 v. Rockets | Top | 128-99 | Win | 100 | 18 h 50 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The tanking Houston Rockets have dropped four consecutive games and 9 of 10. Last time out, they gave up 75 first-half points in a 132-124 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Here they'll face a better team than the Pacers in Denver Nuggets who have won eight of their last 10 games and most recently put a 123-106 beating on Miami. They did it without Jamal Murray who tore his left ACL against the Warriors on Monday, and I think the Nuggets will win this one by double-digits. Rockets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games as a home underdog. Road favorites of more than eight points are 34-15-1 ATS (69%) across the whole NBA this season. 10* play on Denver Nuggets. |
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04-15-21 | Celtics -6 v. Lakers | Top | 121-113 | Win | 100 | 17 h 36 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH ALERT | NBA EAST VS WEST *BEST BET* FOR APRIL A Los Angeles Lakers team with both Lebron James and Anthony Davis in the lineup defeated Boston 96-95 back on Jan 30. Now the Lakers will have to do without their two biggest stars, and I like the Celtics to get their revenge tonight. The Celtics are hot, winning six of their last seven games, the only loss to Philadelphia on April 6. Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games while the Lakers are only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Additionally, note that the Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and I expect a hungry Celtics side to feast on the shorthanded Lakers that might not only be without Lebron and A.D, but Marc Gasol and Markieff Morris are at risk of missing this one as well. 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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04-14-21 | Wizards -1.5 v. Kings | 123-111 | Win | 100 | 17 h 44 m | Show | |
WIZARDS @ KINGS BOOKIE BLA$TER The Sacramento Kings are only 23-31 ATS on the season and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games. They have dropped seven straight games, covering the spread only once. The Washington Wizards are probably playing their best basketball of the season right now, winning three of their last four straight up while going 4-1 ATS in their last five. Wizards are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite. 8* play on Washington Wizards. |
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04-14-21 | Pacers -5 v. Rockets | Top | 132-124 | Win | 100 | 16 h 46 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Great spot to back the Indiana Pacers to bounce back from a 126-115 loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. Playing on short rest should not be an issue against a tanking Houston team that has lost eight of its last nine games. Pacers are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Pacers are 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 games as a road favorite. Rockets are 6-23 ATS in their last 29 home games. Rockets are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 games as an underdog. 10* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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04-14-21 | Spurs -2.5 v. Raptors | 112-117 | Loss | -113 | 14 h 13 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK I like to fade the Toronto Raptors here as they'll be playing on short rest after taking a 108-103 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday. They have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games and they'll face a confident San Antonio team coming off wins at Dallas and Orlando. Spurs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. Raptors are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. I think the line says it all here, San Antonio takes this one. 8* play on San Antonio Spurs. |
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04-12-21 | Spurs -6 v. Magic | 120-97 | Win | 100 | 12 h 21 m | Show | |
SPURS @ MAGIC 8* NBA BOOKIE BU$TER Tough spot for both teams who will be playing on short rest, but I do like the Spurs in this one. The Orlando Magic got wrecked by Milwaukee on Sunday for a fifth straight defeat. The San Antonio Spurs have not played all that well lately either, but they snapped a five-game skid with a 119-117 win at Dallas on Sunday. Spurs are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite. Spurs are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Orlando. 8* play on San Antonio Spurs. |
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04-11-21 | Heat +1.5 v. Blazers | Top | 107-98 | Win | 100 | 22 h 53 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK ALERT | TOP-RATED 10* NBA SIDE The Miami Heat have won five of their last six games and they are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling having dropped three of their last four with 127, 133, and 122 points allowed in the losses. The game they won, was as a 12.5-point favorte against OKC. Trail Blazers are 6-14-2 ATS in their last 22 games as a home underdog. The line is moving towards the Heat being favored in this one. Even if they close as an underdog, I still like Miami to win. 10* play on Miami Heat. |
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04-10-21 | Wizards v. Suns -11.5 | 106-134 | Win | 100 | 12 h 2 m | Show | |
WIZARDS @ SUNS LATE NIGHT NBA ACTION The Phoenix Suns are a solid 5-1 ATS as double-digit home favorites on the season. We should see a reaction following a 113-103 loss to the Clippers, and they are catching the Wizards at a good time IMO. This looks like a letdown spot following back to back wins, the most recent as underdogs at Golden State. 8* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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04-08-21 | Bulls -4 v. Raptors | Top | 122-113 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* BULLS @ RAPTORS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY I love the Chicago Bulls as a road favorite at Toronto Thursday night. The Raptors are banged up, and Fred VanVleet and Kyle Lowry were among the key players missing in a 110-101 home loss to the Lakers on Tuesday. The Bulls have won two straight after a six-game skid, beating Brooklyn and Indiana. Bulls are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 road games. Bulls are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Raptors are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bulls are 17-7 ATS in the last 24 meetings. Bulls are 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Toronto. 10* play on Chicago Bulls. |
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04-05-21 | Baylor v. Gonzaga -4 | Top | 86-70 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 19 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME *BEST BET* The Gonzaga Bulldogs had trouble with UCLA in their Final Four matchup while Baylor made light work of Houston last time out. As a result, the Zags are asked to cover only 4.5 points here in the NCAA Championship Game. I think the oddsmakers are overreacting to the team's most recent game. Gonzaga had destroyed everything in its path leading up to the Final Four, and perhaps they underestimated the Bruins. That won't be the case here, and I expect to see a fully focused Zags team run away with the championship. 10* play on Gonzaga. |
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04-03-21 | Houston v. Baylor -5 | Top | 59-78 | Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
TOP-RATED 10* HOUSTON VS BAYLOR NCAA TOURNEY FINAL FOUR *BEST BET* The Houston Cougars have had an extremely easy path on their way to the Final Four, only facing double-digit seeds, but nevertheless almost blew a late lead against 12-seed Oregon State in the last round. The Baylor Bear has been more battle-tested and dominated a tough Arkansas team last time out. This is a big step up in competition for the Cougars, and I'm not sure they'll ready for what Baylor will bring into this game. 10* play on Baylor Bears. |
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04-02-21 | Warriors +2 v. Raptors | 77-130 | Loss | -113 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
WARRIORS @ RAPTORS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Golden State Warriors have dropped five of their last six SU and ATS, but I like them to come through here against a Toronto team mired in an even bigger slump. The Raptors are losers of five straight and dropped 13 of 14 games in March. Sure, Toronto has had a day of rest since a 113-103 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday while the Warriors will be playing on no rest after taking a loss at Miami last night, but also note that Kyle Lowry (foot infection) will be a miss. Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Raptors are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. 8* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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03-31-21 | Kings v. Spurs -2.5 | 106-120 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show | |
KINGS @ SPURS NBA SIDE We saw 247 points scored when these two teams clashed here at AT&T Center just a couple of nights ago, a game the Kings won 132-115. The over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings, and I just don't see why this game would be any different. Sacramento has the worst defensive efficiency rating in the NBA, allowing 115.7 points per 100 possessions. While I do think the pace and scoring will be the same, I do expect the Spurs to get the better of the Kings this time around. Kings are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. 8* play on San Antonio Spurs. |
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03-30-21 | UCLA +7 v. Michigan | 51-49 | Win | 100 | 12 h 2 m | Show | |
UCLA VS MICHIGAN ELITE EIGHT BOOKIE BU$TER The 11th-seeded UCLA Bruins look like a live dog in this Elite Eight matchup with the Michigan Wolverines. The Bruins are coming off an upset win as a 7-point against second-seeded Alabama, and Michigan must be overvalued by the oddsmakers, heading into this contest 19-8 ATS on the season, which is the best record among teams left in the tournament. 8* play on UCLA Bruins. |
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03-29-21 | Heat v. Knicks +4.5 | 98-88 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY The New York Knicks are 28-18 to the under on the season. Through their last six games, the Knicks have held opponents to an average of 100.6 points per game. Five of those six games went under the total. The Knicks have the best scoring defense in the NBA and Miami ranks 4th. Under is 6-1 in Heat last 7 road games. Under is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings in New York. In addition to the under, I also like the Knicks to cover the spread. Miami is banged up and just not playing well at the moment (0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall) while the Knicks have been money against the spread all season and they're 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight. 8* play on NY Knicks. |
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03-28-21 | Oregon v. USC -2 | 68-82 | Win | 100 | 21 h 17 m | Show | |
OREGON VS USC 8* NCAA TOURNAMENT BOOKIE BU$TER The USC Trojans have looked great through their first two games of the NCAA Tournament, comfortably defeating Drake and Kansas. They defeated Oregon 72-58 when the two teams clashed back in February and I like the Trojans to get the better of the Ducks once again here in the Sweet 16. USC holds a big advantage on the glass, and its defense has been lights out lately. The favorite is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. 8* play on USC Trojans. |
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03-28-21 | Florida State +2.5 v. Michigan | Top | 58-76 | Loss | -107 | 81 h 29 m | Show |
FSU VS MICHIGAN 10* TOP PLAY | SWEET 16 *BEST BET* The Florida State Seminoles have opened the NCAA Tournament with a pair of dominant victories. Defeating Colorado by 18 points last time out was particularly impressive, and I would not be surprised to see them beating Michigan outright here in the Sweet 16. I'm not sure if the Wolverines can compete with a team like FSU without one of their most dangerous scoring threats in senior forward Isaiah Liver (stress reaction), Seminoles are 21-7-1 ATS in their last 29 neutral site games as an underdog. Seminoles are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog. 10* play on FSU Seminoles. |
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03-28-21 | Creighton +13.5 v. Gonzaga | 65-83 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 2 m | Show | |
CREIGHTON VS GONZAGA 8* CBB BOOKIE BLA$TER Gonzaga is crushing everything in its path, but I don't think Creighton is getting enough respect in this Sweet 16 matchup with the Bulldogs. The Bluejays are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. They're very capable of shooting the ball, and if the shots are made they could give the Zags a real scare here. 8* play on Creighton. |
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03-28-21 | Suns -6 v. Hornets | 101-97 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY The Charlotte Hornets have played well on the defensive end lately, and they'll need to continue to do so with one of their most dangerous scoring threats in LaMelo Ball out due to injury. In their last game, the Hornets came through with a 110-105 win against Miami. In their two previous games, Charlotte had held San Antonio and Houston to 97 points each. Phoenix is one of the best defensive teams in the league. In their last game, the Suns defeated Toronto 104-100, the fourth time in five games they held their opponent to 101 points or fewer. Under is 4-1 in Suns last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 overall. In addition to the under, I also like the Suns to cover the spread as the Hornets lack enough firepower without Ball to keep this close. Suns are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite. Suns are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Hornets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 8* play on Phoenix Suns. |
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03-27-21 | Syracuse +6.5 v. Houston | Top | 46-62 | Loss | -105 | 44 h 36 m | Show |
CUSE VS HOUSTON | SWEET 16 BOOKIE BU$TER The No. 2 Houston Cougars are 19-9 ATS on the season, but they failed to cover the 7.5-point spread in a 63-60 win against Rutgers in the previous round of the NCAA Tournament and actually trailed the Scarlet Knights by nine with less than five minutes left on the clock. DeJon Jarreau played 32 minutes but a hip injury is clearly bothering him. Here the Cougars will face a No. 11 Syracuse team that has opened the tourney with back-to-back wins as underdogs, beating San Diego State and West Virginia. Cuse's 2-3 zone defense can be tough to solve, and I like the Orange to keep this one close. Orange are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog. Orange are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 neutral site games as an underdog. 8* play on Syracuse Orange. |
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03-27-21 | Oregon State +7 v. Loyola-Chicago | 65-58 | Win | 100 | 12 h 19 m | Show | |
OREGON STATE VS LOYOLA-CHICAGO SWEET 16 BOOKIE BLA$TER The Oregon State Beavers are having a Cinderella season, first winning the Pac-12 tournament title and now reaching the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tourney. They have won six of their last seven outright and covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are coming off an upset win at No. 1 seed Illinois, which indeed is impressive, but can they handle being a favorite in this matchup? The Ramblers are the better team, but covering this number won't be easy against a Beavers team that ain't scared of nobody and really embraces the role as underdogs. 8* play on Oregon State. |
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03-26-21 | Rockets +4 v. Wolves | 101-107 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
ROCKETS @ WOLVES 8* NBA BOOKIE BOMBER The Houston Rockets have won just one of their last 22 games, but I think they're undervalued here against Minnesota Timberwolves that have an abysmal 10-34 record on the season. The Wolves are 7-21-1 ATS in their last 29 games as a home favorite, and this game should be closer to a pick'em than either team being a favorite IMO. 8* play on Houston Rockets. |
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03-24-21 | Hawks -2.5 v. Kings | 108-110 | Loss | -112 | 14 h 42 m | Show | |
NBA BOOKIE BU$TER Love to back the Atlanta Hawks in this spot as they look to get back on track after seeing a five-game winning streak come to an end at LA Clippers last time out. They'll face a Sacramento team that has won three of its last four, but we might see the Kings let the guard down here in the last game of a seven-game road trip. Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite. Kings are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog. Kings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog. 8* play on Atlanta Hawks. |
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03-22-21 | LSU +5 v. Michigan | 78-86 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
LSU VS MICHIGAN 8* CBB BOOKIE BU$TER The No. 8 LSU Tigers look like a live dog versus No. 1 Michigan on Monday. The Wolverines could sleepwalk through an 82-66 win over Texas Southern on Saturday, and I don't think they're ready for the intensity LSU will bring. The Tigers held St. Bonaventure to 61 points on 33% shooting from the field (3-for-20, 15% from 3-point range) in their tournament opener. They've covered the spread in five straight games, winning three of those outright as underdogs, and lost by just a point to Bama in the SEC tournament final. 8* play on LSU Tigers. |