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01-23-24 | Houston -2.5 v. BYU | Top | 75-68 | Win | 100 | 21 h 54 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT: 5* BIG 12 CBB GAME OF THE YEAR The Houston Cougars are 16-2 SU on the season and I like them to win and cover as a short road favorite at BYU tonight. Brigham Young is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5 and Houston is coming off an ATS loss, and Houston is 39-15 ATS in its last 54 games following an ATS loss. 5* PLAY ON HOUSTON. |
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01-23-24 | Knicks -3.5 v. Nets | Top | 108-103 | Win | 100 | 19 h 27 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The New York Knicks are 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. They are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 games as a road favorite. The Nets are 4-16-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall and 7-18-3 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 4* PLAY ON THE KNICKS. |
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01-21-24 | Pacers v. Suns -4.5 | 110-117 | Win | 100 | 19 h 22 m | Show | |
MIKE'S PACERS/SUNS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a tough spot for the Indiana Pacers who will close out a six-game road trip with a visit to Phoenix. The Suns are on a roll and I don't think they'll have any trouble running over this exhausted Indiana team. 3* PLAY ON THE SUNS. |
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01-20-24 | Jazz v. Rockets -2.5 | Top | 126-127 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 44 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* JAZZ/ROCKETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to back the Houston Rockets to end a three-game losing streak and get a cover after going 0-6 ATS in their last six games. The Utah Jazz had won six in a row before taking a 134-129 loss to OKC on Thursday, and I don't think they're hungry enough to bounce back with a win. 4* PLAY ON THE ROCKETS. |
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01-18-24 | Pacers v. Kings -7.5 | 126-121 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 52 m | Show | |
MIKE'S LATE PACERS/KINGS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Sacramento Kings will be happy to be home from a five-game road trip. They closed out the trip with losses at Philly, Milwaukee, and Phoenix, but note that the Kings are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. The Indiana Pacers are in a tough spot as this will be their third straight game on the road, and with visits to Portland and Phoenix next up on the schedule. 3* PLAY ON THE KINGS. |
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01-17-24 | Maryland v. Northwestern -3.5 | Top | 69-72 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 37 m | Show |
CBB MAX BET ALERT - MIKE'S 5* BIG TEN GAME OF THE YEAR The Northwestern Wildcats are coming off a 71-63 loss as an underdog at Wisconsin. They are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss and 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. This looks like an excellent spot to fade Maryland following the Terps upset win in Illinois on Sunday. 5* PLAY ON NORTHWESTERN. |
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01-17-24 | Rockets v. Knicks -5 | Top | 94-109 | Win | 100 | 14 h 13 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Houston Rockets are 1-4 SU and 0-5 ATS in their last five games. This looks like another tough spot for the Rockets as they close out a six-game road trip with a matchup against the Knicks in New York Wednesday night. The Knicks have been playing well lately and I expect them to bounce back with a strong outing here following a loss to Orlando on Monday. Knicks are 12-4-2 ATS in their last 18 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss. 4* PLAY ON THE KNICKS. |
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01-16-24 | Thunder v. Clippers -4.5 | Top | 117-128 | Win | 100 | 23 h 40 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT - MIKE'S 5* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK This looks like a great spot to back the Los Angeles Clippers to bounce back from a 109-105 loss in Minnesota. The Oklahoma City Thunder had won four in a row before heading to LA to face the Lakers late last night. I think they'll be gassed out here and I like the Clippers to run away with this one. Clippers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite. Clippers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. 5* PLAY ON THE CLIPPERS. |
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01-16-24 | St. John's v. Seton Hall +1.5 | Top | 65-80 | Win | 100 | 16 h 22 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT - MIKE'S 5* CBB GAME OF THE WEEK The St. John's Red Storm are 7-1 SU at home but only 2-2 on the road. They covered the spread in a 66-65 loss as a 6.5-point underdog at Creighton in their last game, but here they're not given as many points. The Seton Hall Pirates are 8-1 SU at home and they are 7-1 SU and 5-3 ATS in their last eight games overall. 5* PLAY ON SETON HALL. |
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01-15-24 | Heat v. Nets -2 | 96-95 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 6 m | Show | |
MIKE'S HEAT/NETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Brooklyn Nets have a huge rest advantage as they've had three days of rest since a 111-102 loss in Cleveland on Thursday while this is the second leg of a back-to-back set for the Heat. Additionally, this will be the third game in four nights for Miami who is due for a clunker after back-to-back wins. Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. 3* PLAY ON THE NETS. |
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01-15-24 | Spurs +7.5 v. Hawks | Top | 99-109 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 20 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* SPURS/HAWKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Atlanta Hawks are only 9-29 ATS on the season, and I don't think they're in any position to lay this kind of number against a San Antonio Spurs team that has covered the spread in six straight games. Hawks are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 home games.Hawks are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite. 4* PLAY ON THE SPURS. |
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01-13-24 | Rockets v. Celtics -15 | Top | 113-145 | Win | 100 | 17 h 37 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY I expect a hyper-focused Boston Celtics team to take the court here following a 135-102 loss in Milwaukee. It was their second game of a back-to-back set, a situation the visiting Houston Rockets are in for this game following a tight win in Detroit last night. Also, not only with the Rockets be playing on short rest, but also their fourth straight game on the road. Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. 4* PLAY ON THE CELTICS. |
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01-12-24 | Rockets v. Pistons +7.5 | Top | 112-110 | Win | 100 | 16 h 6 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT: 5* ROCKETS/PISTONS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Houston Rockets are 0-5 SU and ATS on the road against teams from the East this season and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. I expect the Pistons to come out fired up after going 0-3 SU and ATS in their last three games, the last two home at Little Caesars Arena. 5* PLAY ON THE PISTONS. |
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01-11-24 | Michigan v. Maryland -5.5 | Top | 57-64 | Win | 100 | 14 h 34 m | Show |
MIKE'S 5* CBB BIG 10 GAME OF THE MONTH The Maryland Terrapins will be looking to bounce back from losses to Purdue and Michigan. They were undefeated 8-0 until their 67-53 setback against the Boilermakers on Jan 2 and the Terrapins are 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games as a home favorite. 5* PLAY ON MARYLAND. |
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01-10-24 | Nuggets v. Jazz +7 | Top | 111-124 | Win | 100 | 15 h 6 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to fade the Denver Nuggets following their 131-114 home win over Detroit. Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as a road favorite. The Utah Jazz have recovered from a slow start to the season, and they are 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Jazz are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog. 4* PLAY ON THE JAZZ. |
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01-06-24 | Kentucky v. Florida -3.5 | Top | 87-85 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT: 5* KENTUCKY/FLORIDA SEC GAME OF THE YEAR The No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats (10-2) have been dominating weaker opposition (and put a 96-70 beating on Illinois State in their last game), but here they'll run into a much tougher opponent in the Florida Gators (10-3). The Gators lost back-to-back games to close out November but have won six in a row since, including an impressive 106-101 win at Michigan. Kentucky is a talented team, but I don't think they have what it takes to take down the Gators in Gainesville. Wildcats are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. Wildcats are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. 5* PLAY ON FLORIDA. |
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01-05-24 | Knicks v. 76ers -6 | Top | 128-92 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 11 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT: 5* KNICKS/SIXERS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a 110-97 win over the Bulls. The Sixers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. I think they'll have their way with a Knicks side that is in a potential flat spot following solid wins over Chicago and Minnesota. The Knicks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS win and 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 5* PLAY ON THE 76ERS. |
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01-03-24 | Bucks -2.5 v. Pacers | Top | 130-142 | Loss | -115 | 19 h 25 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* BUCKS/PACERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY I like the Milwaukee Bucks to get quick revenge for a 122-113 home loss to Indiana on New Year's Day. The Bucks were in control of the game until the last quarter, and I expect them to put a beating on Indiana tonight. Bucks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. Bucks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss. 4* PLAY ON THE BUCKS. |
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01-03-24 | Fordham v. George Washington -4 | 119-113 | Loss | -107 | 14 h 22 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CBB BOOKIE BU$TER The George Washington Revolutionaries are 11-2 SU but only 6-6 ATS on the season. The majority of their ATS losses have come as double-digit favorites though, and I don't think they'll have any trouble to cover this more modest number against a Fordham team that is 1-3 SU and ATS as underdogs. 3* play on George Washington. |
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01-02-24 | Nets v. Pelicans -6.5 | Top | 85-112 | Win | 100 | 22 h 19 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Brooklyn Nets are 2-8 SU and 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games, and I think they're in for a tough start to 2024 as well as they're facing a New Orleans team that is rolling. Nets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games. Nets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. 4* PLAY ON THE PELICANS. |
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01-02-24 | East Carolina v. Florida Atlantic -17.5 | Top | 64-79 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 11 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The East Carolina Pirates took an 86-70 loss as a favorite against East Tennessee State on Dec 29, and I think they'll find it difficult to bounce back here against a superior FAU team that is looking to bounce back from an outright loss as a 17.5-point favorite. Owls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss. Owls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games following three or more consecutive road games. 4* PLAY ON FAU. |
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01-01-24 | Pacers v. Bucks -7 | 122-113 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 3 m | Show | |
MIKE'S PACERS/BUCKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Milwaukee Bucks won 140-126 when they hosted Indiana on Dec 13, and I expect them to win big again when they face each other on New Year's Day. Bucks are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. 3* PLAY ON THE BUCKS. |
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01-01-24 | Pistons v. Rockets -7.5 | Top | 113-136 | Win | 100 | 18 h 15 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* PISTONS/ROCKETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to fade the Detroit Pistons who picked up just their third win of the season in their last game while the Houston Rockets will be looking to end a three-game losing streak. All three games were played home at Toyota Center, but against tough opponents like Indiana, Phoenix and Philadelphia. The Rockets are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. The Pistons are 10-21-2 ATS in their last 33 games following an ATS win and Pistons are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win. 4* PLAY ON THE HOUSTON ROCKETS. |
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12-31-23 | Kings +2 v. Grizzlies | Top | 123-92 | Win | 100 | 21 h 47 m | Show |
MIKE'S LATE 4* KINGS/GRIZZLIES NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Sacramento Kinga are 11-5 SU at home and 7-7 SU on the road. The Grizzlies are only 2-11 SU at home, and while they should be more competitive in general moving forward with Ja Morant back from suspension, I still like the Kings to win and cover as a short underdog in Memphis on New Year's Eve. Kings are 18-4 ATS in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Kings are 21-9 ATS in their last 30 road games. 4* PLAY ON THE KINGS. |
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12-30-23 | Lakers v. Wolves -4 | 106-108 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 10 m | Show | |
MIKE'S LATE LAKERS/WOLVES NBA NIGHTCAP The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled with consistency all season. They're coming off a 133-112 rout of Charlotte but are only 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win and 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games following an ATS win. The Minnesota Timberwolves did not cover the spread in their 118-110 win over Dallas on Thursday but they are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss. 3* PLAY ON THE WOLVES. |
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12-29-23 | Bucks -4.5 v. Cavs | Top | 119-111 | Win | 100 | 20 h 42 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT: 5* NBA EASTERN CONF GAME OF THE MONTH Both teams have been playing well lately, but the Cavs tend to do better against the spread as favorites than underdogs. While the Cavs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite, they're only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog and here they'll face a Bucks team that is 15-5-1 ATS in its last 21 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. 5* PLAY ON THE BUCKS. |
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12-28-23 | CS-Northridge -4.5 v. Cal Poly | Top | 83-73 | Win | 100 | 16 h 55 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT: MIKE'S 5* CBB GAME OF THE WEEK The Cal State Northridge Matadors are 9-3 SU and 9-1 ATS on the season. The bookmakers will adjust eventually, but I think they're undervalued once again here for this matchup against Cal Poly Mustangs. They defeated UCLA as a 17-point road underdog on Dec 19 and this Cal Poly is not nearly as good as the Bruins. 5* PLAY ON CSU NORTHRIDGE. |
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12-27-23 | Raptors -6 v. Wizards | Top | 132-102 | Win | 100 | 16 h 53 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* RAPTORS/WIZARDS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Toronto Raptors are only 2-8 SU and ATS in their last eight games, but they're coming into this game well-rested, unlike the Washington Wizards who will be playing on short rest following a 127-119 loss to Orlando last night. Wizards are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 4* PLAY ON THE RAPTORS. |
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12-26-23 | Kings -7.5 v. Blazers | 113-130 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 50 m | Show | |
MIKE'S LATE-NIGHT KINGS/BLAZERS NBA NIGHTCAP This looks like a good spot to back the Kings to bounce back from a 110-98 loss to Minnesota. The Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss and 23-9 ATS in their last 32 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 3* PLAY ON THE KINGS. |
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12-26-23 | Grizzlies v. Pelicans -4.5 | 116-115 | Loss | -115 | 15 h 54 m | Show | |
MIKE'S GRIZZLIES/PELICANS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a good spot to back the Pelicans to avenge a 115-113 loss as an 8.5-point home favorite against Memphis last Tuesday. The Pels are coming off a 106-104 loss to Houston, but they are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games. 3* PLAY ON THE PELICANS. |
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12-26-23 | Pacers v. Rockets -3 | Top | 123-117 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 52 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT: MIKE'S 5* PACERS/ROCKETS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK These two teams are trending in opposite directions as Indiana has cooled off since a great start to the season while Houston has been heating up going 7-3 SU and ATS in their past 10 games. The Rockets are 15-5-3 ATS in their last 23 home games and 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite while the Pacers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. 5* PLAY ON THE ROCKETS. |
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12-25-23 | Warriors v. Nuggets -6.5 | Top | 114-120 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 17 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* WARRIORS/NUGGETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Golden State Warriors are heading into the festive season on a five-game winning streak. They have a win over Boston in there but have otherwise mostly been taking advantage of way weaker opponents and four of the five wins came at home, the only road win as a 6-point favorite in Portland. The Warriors have managed to win without Draymond Green (suspension), but with no one to lock down Nikola Jokic, I think they're about to run into some serious trouble here against a Denver team that is just as hot with seven wins in eight games. 4* PLAY ON THE NUGGETS. |
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12-23-23 | Lakers v. Thunder -3.5 | Top | 129-120 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 47 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* LAKERS/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Oklahoma City on a four-game losing streak. I think they're in for another tough game here against a Thunder team that defeated them 133-110 back in November. The Thunder are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games. The Lakers covered the closing line in a loss at Minnesota on Thursday but they are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games following an ATS win. 4* PLAY ON THE THUNDER. |
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12-23-23 | Rockets v. Pelicans -6.5 | 106-104 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 48 m | Show | |
MIKE'S ROCKETS/PELICANS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER This looks like a good spot to fade the Houston Rockets following a 122-96 rout of Dallas last night. Here they'll face a more rested Pelicans team currently playing solid basketball. The Pelicans are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games and 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The Rockets are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 0 days rest. 3* PLAY ON THE PELICANS. |
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12-22-23 | Suns v. Kings -3 | Top | 105-120 | Win | 100 | 22 h 24 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* SUNS/KINGS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Sacramento Kings got humiliated in a 144-119 home loss to Boston on Wednesday. The Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games. The Phoenix Suns took a 109-104 loss as a road favorite in Portland on Tuesday, but they are only 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss and 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. 4* PLAY ON THE KINGS. |
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12-22-23 | Fresno State v. San Francisco -11 | Top | 57-77 | Win | 100 | 15 h 25 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Fresno State Bulldogs lost outright as a favorite against Portland State in their last game and they are 3-7 ATS on the season. The San Francisco Dons are coming off a 91-51 rout of Northern Arizona to move to 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite. The Dons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. The Bulldogs are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games as a road underdog. 4* PLAY ON SAN FRANCISCO. |
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12-20-23 | Nuggets v. Raptors +4.5 | 113-104 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 5 m | Show | |
MIKE'S NUGGETS/RAPTORS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Denver Nuggets are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5 and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games. I think they're in for a tough game here north of the border against a Raptors team that is 17-8-1 ATS in its last 26 home games. 3* PLAY ON THE RAPTORS. |
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12-20-23 | Wolves v. 76ers -3 | Top | 113-127 | Win | 100 | 15 h 36 m | Show |
5* MAX BET ALERT - WOLVES/SIXERS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The 20-5 Minnesota Timberwolves have a better record than the 18-8 Philadelphia 76ers, but I think regression is coming the Wolves' way. The 76ers are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5 and 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. The Timberwolves are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog. 5* PLAY ON THE 76ERS. |
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12-20-23 | St. Louis v. NC State -12 | Top | 70-82 | Push | 0 | 14 h 24 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to back the NC State Wolfpack to bounce back from a 79-70 loss at Tennessee. The Wolfpack are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games. Saint Louis is coming off a 75-74 win as a short home underdog against Louisiana Tech, but the Billikens are 4-13-1 ATS in their last 18 games following an ATS win and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 4* PLAY ON NC STATE. |
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12-19-23 | Suns -7 v. Blazers | Top | 104-109 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 9 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* SUNS/BLAZERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Phoenix Suns won 120-107 when they hosted Portland about a month ago, and I think they're undervalued by the betting market here after going 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games. The Blazers covered the spread in a 118-114 loss to Golden State on Sunday, but they are still only 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog and the Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 4* PLAY ON THE SUNS. |
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12-19-23 | Virginia v. Memphis -2.5 | Top | 54-77 | Win | 100 | 11 h 36 m | Show |
5* MAX BET ALERT: MIKE'S VIRGINIA/MEMPHIS CBB GAME OF THE MONTH The Memphis Tigers failed to cover the spread in their 79-77 win over Clemson on Saturday. They are however 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS loss and here they'll take on a Virginia team that is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 road games. 5* PLAY ON MEMPHIS. |
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12-17-23 | Pelicans -7.5 v. Spurs | Top | 146-110 | Win | 100 | 18 h 56 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT: MIKE'S 5* NBA GAME OF THE YEAR This looks like a great spot to fade the 4-20 San Antonio Spurs following their upset win against the Lakers while at the same time back the New Orleans Pelicans who are playing great basketball right now. The Spurs are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS win. The Pelicans are 24-8 ATS in their last 32 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5 and a perfect 6-0 SU and ATS in the last six matchups with the Lakers. 5* PLAY ON THE PELICANS. |
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12-16-23 | Bulls v. Heat -4.5 | Top | 116-118 | Loss | -115 | 17 h 10 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* BULLS/HEAT NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to back the Miami Heat to avenge a 124-116 loss to the Bulls here at Kaseya Center just a couple of nights ago. The Heat are 15-9 ATS as favorites in revenge games since the start of last season and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss. 4* PLAY ON THE HEAT. |
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12-15-23 | Lakers -7.5 v. Spurs | 115-129 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 26 m | Show | |
MIKE'S LAKERS/SPURS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Los Angeles Lakers won 122-119 here in San Antonio Wednesday night. They were without LeBron James, who missed the game with a left calf contusion, but he'll be back on the court for this game and I expect the Lakers to win this one more comfortably. The Lakers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS loss and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. 3* PLAY ON THE LAKERS. |
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12-13-23 | Pacers v. Bucks -6.5 | 126-140 | Win | 100 | 14 h 9 m | Show | |
MIKE'S PACERS/BUCKS BOOKIE BLA$TER The Bucks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and while the Pacers are 13-9 on the season and 4-1 in their last five games, I think tougher times are coming for Indiana. This is also a revenge spot for the Bucks after taking a 128-119 loss in the semifinals of the in-season tournament in Las Vegas last week. 3* PLAY ON MILWAUKEE BUCKS. |
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12-12-23 | Warriors v. Suns -3 | 116-119 | Push | 0 | 18 h 29 m | Show | |
MIKE'S WARRIORS/SUNS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Phoenix Sun have won the first two meetings of the season and I think they'll beat the Warriors again here Tuesday night. They'll come in well-rested since a 114-106 loss to Sacramento on Friday. The Suns are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games playing on 3 or more days rest. The Warriors are coming off a 138-126 loss in Oklahoma City on Friday. The Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. 3* PLAY ON PHOENIX SUNS. |
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12-11-23 | Mavs v. Grizzlies +2.5 | 120-113 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 34 m | Show | |
MIKE'S MAVS/GRIZZLIES NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a good spot to back the Memphis Grizzlies to bounce back from a 127-103 loss to Minnesota. The Grizzlies are Grizzlies are 36-17 ATS in their last 53 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points, 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5 and 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 Monday games. 3* PLAY ON MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES. |
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12-09-23 | Pacers v. Lakers -4 | Top | 109-123 | Win | 100 | 19 h 28 m | Show |
MIKE'S 5* NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET I like the Lakers to win and cover the number here in the final of the NBA's in-season tournament. This just might be LeBrons last chance of winning some silverware, and while Indiana is riding a three-game winning streak with wins over Miami, Boston, and Milwaukee, the Pacers have been overachieving and are doomed to come back to earth soon. 4* PLAY ON THE LAKERS. |
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12-06-23 | Magic v. Cavs -4.5 | 111-121 | Win | 100 | 13 h 11 m | Show | |
MIKE'S MAGIC/CAVS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Orlando Magic saw a franchise high-tying nine-game winning streak come to a halt with a 129-101 loss to Brooklyn on Saturday. The loss did not come as a total surprise as they've been struggling on the defensive end lately. Now they'll face a Cleveland team that is very solid on the defensive end, and points won't come easy for Orlando. 3* PLAY ON CLEVELAND CAVALIERS. |
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12-05-23 | Oklahoma State -1 v. Southern Illinois | 68-70 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 2 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CBB BOOKIE BREAKER The Oklahoma State Cowboys are a disappointing 3-4 SU and 2-5 ATS, but I like them here as they look to bounce back from a 79-65 loss to Creighton. Southern Illinois is getting too much respect and is overvalued following a 101-62 rout of Saint Louis. They've struggled with consistency lately. They are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS win and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. 3* PLAY ON OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS. |
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12-03-23 | Tex A&M Commerce +16.5 v. SMU | Top | 47-90 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
MIKE'S 5* CBB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET This looks like a good spot to fade the SMU Mustangs who have struggled to cover spreads lately, going just 1-4-1 ATS over their last six games. They are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater and 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite. The Texas A&M Commerce Lions defeated St. Josephs' 57-54 as an 18-point road favorite on Nov 17 in their last game as an underdog. They are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 5* PLAY ON TEXAS A&M COMMERCE LIONS. |
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11-30-23 | Jazz v. Wolves -10 | 90-101 | Win | 100 | 15 h 30 m | Show | |
MIKE'S JAZZ/WOLVES NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Utah Jazz will be playing on short rest after losing 105-91 in Memphis last night. The Minnesota Timberwolves are on a heater, coming into this game on an 8-2 run straight up and 4-1 ATS in their last five games. The Wolves defeated the Jazz 123-95 here at Target Center on Nov 4 and they are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite. The Jazz are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games. 3* PLAY ON MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES. |
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11-28-23 | Hornets +12 v. Knicks | 91-115 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 17 m | Show | |
MIKE'S 3* HORNETS/KNICKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER Sure, the Charlotte Hornets are only 5-10 straight up and 6-9 against the spread this season, but should the New York Knicks really be favored by double-digits in this matchup? The Knicks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. The Hornets are 10-5-1 ATS in their last 16 games a road underdog of 10 points or more. 3* PLAY ON CHARLOTTE HORNETS. |
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11-28-23 | Bucks -2.5 v. Heat | Top | 131-124 | Win | 100 | 13 h 9 m | Show |
MIKE'S 5* BUCKS/HEAT NBA GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET The Milwaukee Bucks are 7-1 straight up in their last eight games. They've failed to cover the spread in their last two, but as double-digit home favorites over Washington and Portland. They won both games, and I like them to cover a much smaller spread tonight. Since the start of last season, the Bucks are 14-7-2 as a road favorite of no more than 3.5 points. 5* PLAY ON MILWAUKEE BUCKS. |
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11-27-23 | Wizards +3.5 v. Pistons | Top | 126-107 | Win | 100 | 14 h 23 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* WIZARDS/PISTONS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Washington Wizards are heading to Detroit looking to end a nine-game slide, and this looks like a favorable spot to do so as they are 9-1 straight up and 6-4 against the spread in the last 10 meetings with Detroit. The Pistons are in even worse shape, coming off 13 consecutive losses. The Wizards are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 4* PLAY ON WASHINGTON WIZARDS. |
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11-24-23 | Pelicans +6 v. Clippers | Top | 116-106 | Win | 100 | 16 h 1 m | Show |
MIKE'S 5* NBA GAME OF THE MONTH The Los Angeles Clippers have a lot of individual talent, but they're not playing like a team. The Clippers are coming off a 109-102 win over the Spurs in San Antonio, but they did not cover the spread. They are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. The New Orleans Pelicans have closed as underdogs in their last five games but still won four of those games outright and covered the spread in all five games. The Pelicans are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. 5* PLAY ON NEW ORLEANS PELICANS. |
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11-22-23 | Mavs -1.5 v. Lakers | Top | 104-101 | Win | 100 | 19 h 52 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Dallas Mavericks are 7-3 straight up and 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings with the Lakers. The Mavs are coming off a 129-113 loss but they are 22-10 ATS in their last 32 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. I like Dallas to come out fired up here following losses to Milwaukee and Sacramento while the Lakers are in a potential flat spot following three straight wins and a 6-1 record in their last seven games. The Lakers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 4* PLAY ON DALLAS MAVERICKS. |
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11-21-23 | Cavs v. 76ers -7.5 | Top | 122-119 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 28 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading to Philadelphia riding a three-game winning streak, but this looks like a potential letdown spot for the Cavs after an upset win against the Nuggets on Sunday. They are 0-2 SU and ATS coming off an upset win this season and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight-up win. The 76ers are coming off a 121-99 win in Brooklyn. They are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight-up win of more than 10 points and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. 4* PLAY ON THE 76ERS. |
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11-21-23 | Georgia Southern +5.5 v. Northeastern | 76-93 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CBB BOOKIE BREAKER This is a system play where we target college basketball underdogs that average more offensive rebounds than their opponent, make more three-pointers than their opponent, and force more turnovers than their opponent. 3* PLAY ON GEORGIA SOUTHERN. |
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11-19-23 | Nuggets -2.5 v. Cavs | Top | 109-121 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a great spot to back the Denver Nuggets to bounce back from a 115-110 loss to New Orleans Friday night. The Nuggets are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games coming off a loss. The Cavs are coming off consecutive wins but they are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. 4* PLAY ON THE NUGGETS. |
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11-18-23 | Wolves -4.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 121-120 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 52 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* WOLVES/PELS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Minnesota Timberwolves had won seven straight games before their 133-115 loss in Phoenix Wednesday night. This will be the finale of a five-game road trip, but at least they'll be well-rested, unlike the Pelicans who will be playing on short rest after defeating Denver 115-110 Friday night. The Pelicans are now coming off back-to-back upset wins, and I would not be surprised if they come out flat tonight. 4* PLAY ON THE WOLVES. |
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11-17-23 | Rockets +6 v. Clippers | 100-106 | Push | 0 | 19 h 5 m | Show | |
MIKE'S ROCKETS/CLIPPERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Houston Rockets are 6-0 SU and 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games. They're coming into this game weel-rested as they've been off since a 107-104 win over Denver on Nov 12. They're in a very different spot than the reeling Los Angeles Clippers who are 0-6 and 1-5 ATS in their last six games. They're 0-5 since the arrival of James Harden, and they just can't see to get Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook to gel together. This is not my favorite spot, but I think the Rockets are undervalued despite their recent hot streak. 3* PLAY ON HOUSTON ROCKETS. |
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11-16-23 | Nets v. Heat -3.5 | 115-122 | Win | 100 | 15 h 1 m | Show | |
MIKE'S NETS/HEAT NBA BOOKIE BU$TER This looks like a good spot to back the Heat to avenge a 109-105 loss as a 7-point favorite against Brooklyn on November 1. The Heat have won six on the bounce following that setback, and while they're edging closer and closer to a loss, I still like them to bring max effort in this revenge spot. 3* PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT. |
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11-15-23 | Mavs -5.5 v. Wizards | Top | 130-117 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show |
MIKE'S 5* MAVS/WIZARDS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Dallas Mavericks will be looking to bounce back from a 131-110 loss in New Orleans last night. They had defeated the Pelicans by 12 points only two nights before, so I'm not completely surprised that the Pels won the next game, but the Mavs can't be happy about that scoreline. The Mavs will be playing on short rest, but I expect to see a motivated Mavs team with a chip on their shoulder after yesterday's debacle. As for the Wizards, they're 1-7 SU and 4-4 ATS in their last eight games and 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games as a home underdog. 5* PLAY ON DALLAS MAVERICKS.
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11-14-23 | Hawks -4.5 v. Pistons | 126-120 | Win | 100 | 14 h 23 m | Show | |
MIKE'S HAWKS/PISTONS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER This looks like a good spot to back the Atlanta Hawks to bounce back from a 117-109 loss to Miami as a 7-point favorite. They had won five of their past seven games but have failed to cover the spread in their last three, which makes me think they're "due" for a big night here against a struggling Detroit team. The Pistons are coming into the game on an eight-game losing streak, through which they are 2-6 ATS. The Hawks are 3-2 on the road, and the Pistons are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Pistons are 10-23-1 ATS in their last 34 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. Atlanta star Trae Young is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unknown if he will play. If he doesn't, I expect the rest of the team to step up. 3* PLAY ON ATLANTA HAWKS. |
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11-13-23 | Rider +15 v. Nebraska | 50-64 | Win | 100 | 13 h 6 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CBB BOOKIE BU$TER The Nebraska Cornhuskers are perfect 2-0 straight up and against the spread while the Rider Broncos are 1-1 straight up (0-1 ATS). This is a simple sell high/buy low spot with Nebraska off blowout wins of 25+ points while Rider took a 95-65 loss to Marquette in its last game. This is ugly, but that's also where you can find the most value. 3* PLAY ON RIDER BRONCOS. |
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11-13-23 | Knicks +9 v. Celtics | 98-114 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 44 m | Show | |
MIKE'S KNICKS/CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER I like the New York Knicks to cover the number here as the Celtics might be caught looking ahead to their next game against a Sixers team that defeated them 106-103 in Philadelphia last week. Sure, the Knicks will be playing on short rest following a 129-107 home win over Charlotte on Sunday, but they are 22-10-2 ATS in their last 34 games playing on 0 days rest, 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 3* PLAY ON NEW YORK KNICKS. |
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11-12-23 | Nuggets -4.5 v. Rockets | 104-107 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
MIKE'S NUGGETS/ROCKETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Houston Rockets have answered a season-opening three-game losing streak with five consecutive wins. Now they'll face the reigning NBA champions Denver Nuggets though, and I think the visitors will win this one comfortably. They'll come into this game well-rested with three days off since their 108-105 win over Golden State on Wednesday while Houston battled New Orleans in a close game Friday night. The Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 3 or more days rest and Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. 3* PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS. |
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11-11-23 | Cavs v. Warriors -4 | Top | 118-110 | Loss | -109 | 19 h 58 m | Show |
MIKE'S 5* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET The Golden State Warriors (6-3 SU, 5-4 ATS) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-5 SU, 2-6 ATS) Saturday night. The Warriors are 9-1 SU and 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from setbacks, with Cleveland coming off a 128-120 loss in Oklahoma City while Golden State will be looking to snap back from a 108-105 loss in Denver. The Warriors return home from a four-game road trip and this will be just their third home game for the season. I think they'll bring their very best effort here to put on a show for the home town crowd on a Saturday night. This is also a bad matchup for the Cavs who have been struggling to stop opponents from scoring from behind the arc. 5* PLAY ON GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS. |
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11-10-23 | Jazz v. Grizzlies -4 | 127-121 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 15 m | Show | |
MIKE'S JAZZ/GRIZZLIES NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Memphis Grizzlies (1-7 SU, 2-6 ATS) are off to a miserable start to the season, but here they'll face a Utah team that is in about just as bad shape as they are. The Jazz (2-7, 3-6 ATS) are having major issues on the defensive end and its worth noting that this is as big of a favorite as Memphis has been all season. In their last game as a favorite on Nov 5, the Grizzlies won 112-100 in Portland and covered the -3.5 point spread. This is also a revenge spot for the Grizzlies after taking a 133-109 beating as a 2-point underdog in Utah on Nov 1. 3* PLAY ON MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES. |
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11-08-23 | Arizona State v. Mississippi State -3.5 | 56-71 | Win | 100 | 15 h 36 m | Show | |
MIKE'S ARIZONA STATE/MISSISSIPPI STATE CBB BOOKIE BLA$TER The Arizona State Sun Devils have a new look with only three players returning from the team that reached the NCAA Tournament last season. Of those three returning players, forward Alonzo Gaffney is out injured. The Mississippi State Bulldogs on the other hand are returning a big majority (and all top five scorers!) of a team that also reached the NCAA Tournament last season. I think the continuity gives them the edge we need to back them here in the season opener. 3* PLAY ON MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS. |
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11-06-23 | Celtics -3.5 v. Wolves | 109-114 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 60 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CELTICS/WOLVES NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Boston Celtics (5-0 SU, 2-1-2 ATS) head to Minnesota looking to stay undefeated, and they've dominated the Wolves in recent seasons, winning nine of the last 10 outright while going 7-2-1 against the spread. The Minnesota Timberwolves (3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS) are coming off win over Denver and Utah but I don't think they stand a chance against this Boston team. 3* PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS. |
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11-06-23 | Kings +2 v. Rockets | Top | 97-122 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 28 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* KINGS/ROCKETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to back the Sacramento Kings to bounce back from a humbling 107-89 loss here in Houston just a couple of days ago. Sure, they'll be without standout guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) again, but they still have a lot more talent on the floor than the Rockets. The Kings are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight-up loss and 38-18-1 ATS in their last 57 road games. The Rockets are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. 4* PLAY ON SACRAMENTO KINGS. |
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11-04-23 | Celtics -9 v. Nets | 124-114 | Win | 100 | 11 h 9 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CELTICS/NETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Boston Celtics are 4-0 SU and 2-1-1 ATS on the season. They've won their last two games 126-107 and 155-104, and here they'll face a Brooklyn team they've dominated in recent seasons, winning nine of 10 straight up while going 8-2 against the spread. The Celtics are 28-18 ATS following a game in which they scored 120+ points. This is a tough spot for the Nets who will be playing on no rest following a 109-107 win at Chicago last night. Additionally, they're just returning home from a four-game road trip. 3* PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS. |
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11-04-23 | Kings -2.5 v. Rockets | 89-107 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
MIKE'S KINGS/ROCKETS NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER This looks like a good spot to back the Sacramento Kings to snap back from a tight loss at Golden State Thursday night and fade the Houston Rockets following their 128-119 win over Charlotte on Wednesday, their first W of the season. The Kings are 2-2 SU and 3-1 ATS on the season, with both losses coming against Golden State. I think they're a much better team than Houston, and I like the spot. 3* PLAY ON SACRAMENTO KINGS. |
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11-04-23 | Suns v. 76ers -3.5 | Top | 100-112 | Win | 100 | 4 h 7 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* SUNS/SIXERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Philadelphia 76ers are 3-1 SU and 4-0 ATS on the season. They're coming into this game riding a three-game winning streak through which they won each game by at least seven points. The Phoenix Suns are 2-3 SU and 3-2 ATS on the season. They're coming off back-to-back home losses to San Antonio and have been dealing with injuries to key players. Bradley Beal has yet to suit up and Devin Booker has missed three of the first five games with an ankle sprain. Booker is questionable for this game, and this is a tough 1 PM ET start for Phoenix. 4* PLAY ON PHILADELPHIA 76ERS. |
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11-03-23 | Mavs +6.5 v. Nuggets | 114-125 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 55 m | Show | |
MIKE'S MAVS/NUGGETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Denver Nuggets took a 110-89 loss at Minnesota in their last game. Now they'll face a red hot Dallas team that has opened the season with four straight wins while going 3-1 ATS. The Nuggets looked like the team to beat until its misstep against the Wolves, but I'm not sure they'll bounce back with a big outing and this is the Mavs first chance to prove themselves against the reigning champs. The Nuggets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. The Mavericks are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog. 3* PLAY ON DALLAS MAVERICKS. |
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11-02-23 | Magic v. Jazz | Top | 115-113 | Win | 100 | 17 h 3 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Orlando Magic are 2-2 straight up but 3-1 against the spread while the Utah Jazz are 2-3 SU and 3-2 ATS. This looks like a good spot to back the Magic to snap back from consecutive losses and their first ATS loss of the season while at the same time fading the Jazz who are coming off a dominant 133-109 win over Memphis last night. I doubt they can give that kind of effort two nights in a row. Since the start of last season, the Magic are 11-5-1 ATS off an ATS loss of 10 points or more and they are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games following an ATS loss. 4* PLAY ON ORLANDO MAGIC. |
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11-01-23 | Hornets +2.5 v. Rockets | Top | 119-128 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 5 m | Show |
MIKE'S 5* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET The Houston Rockets have opened the season 0-3 straight up and against the spread, while the Charlotte Hornets are 1-2 SU and ATS. If the Rockets were facing a better team here, I might be looking to back them here due to public perception and all, but against a Hornets team that has opened the season almost equally poorly, that does not apply here IMO. For all of the Hornets' issues, note that they have averaged a decent 112.0 points per game (14th), and they're sharing the ball well averaging 29.0 assists per game (4th). They just put up 121 points on Brooklyn, and I think they'll get their second win of the season here against a Houston team that has a lot of things to figure out. Additionally, note that the Rockets are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. 5* PLAY ON CHARLOTTE HORNETS. |
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10-31-23 | Spurs +7.5 v. Suns | Top | 115-114 | Win | 100 | 17 h 32 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* SPURS/SUNS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Phoenix Suns are 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread on the season while the San Antonio Spurs are 1-2 SU and ATS. Since the start of the 2015 season, teams that have started the season 3-0 ATS are only 13-21-1 ATS in their fourth game of the season. This is also a good spot to back the Spurs to snap back after taking a 40-point loss to the LA Clippers in their last game. Last season, teams went 7-2 ATS off a loss of 40 points or more. I think we'll see max effort from the Spurs tonight. 4* PLAY ON SAN ANTONIO SPURS. |
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10-30-23 | Mavs v. Grizzlies +2.5 | 125-110 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 50 m | Show | |
MIKE'S MAVS/GRIZZLIES NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Minnesota Timberwolves are 2-0 straight up and 1-1 against the spread. The Memphis Grizzlies are 0-3 SU and 1-2 ATS. While the Grizzlies are still winless. note that their three losses all have been by seven points or fewer. The Grizzlies are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games as a home underdog while the Mavericks are 16-36-1 ATS in their last 53 games as a favorite and 11-27-2 ATS in their last 40 games following a straight up win. 3* PLAY ON MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES. |
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10-30-23 | Celtics v. Wizards +10 | 126-107 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 52 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CELTICS/WIZARDS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Boston Celtics are 2-0 straight up but only 0-1-1 against the spread, and last season they were only 3-6-1 through their first 10 games on the season. The Washington Wizards are 1-1 SU and ATS. Since the start of last season, the Celtics are only 0-4 ATS as double-digit road favorites and the Wizards are 4-1 ATS in the last four meetings with the Celtics in Washington. 3* PLAY ON WASHINGTON WIZARDS. |
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10-30-23 | Bulls v. Pacers -3.5 | Top | 112-105 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 53 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Chicago Bulls are 1-2 straight up and 0-3 against the spread on the season. The Indiana Pacers are perfect 2-0 SU and ATS, and I think they'll get another win and cover here. The Pacers have defeated Washington 143-120 and the Cavs 125-13 at Cleveland. Since the start of last season, the Pacers are 14-7 ATS coming off a game where they scored 125 points or more. The Bulls are 18-43-2 ATS in their last 63 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. 4* PLAY ON INDIANA PACERS. |
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10-29-23 | Warriors v. Rockets +4.5 | 106-95 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 38 m | Show | |
MIKE'S WARRIORS/ROCKETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER
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10-29-23 | Nuggets v. Thunder +3.5 | Top | 128-95 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 34 m | Show |
5* MAX BET: MIKE'S NUGGETS/THUNDER NBA GAME OF THE MONTH The Denver Nuggets have opened the season with wins over the Lakers and the Grizzlies. The Oklahoma City Thunder are also undefeated through road games at Chicago and Cleveland, and I think they'll keep rolling here in their home opener. Denver has superior talent, but I think this early-season matchup means a lot more for the Thunder who will be looking to take down the defending NBA champions. OKC has been shooting a red-hot 49.2% from behind the arc, and while not sustainable, for the moment I'd rather be on their side than bet against them. 5* PLAY ON OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER. |
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10-28-23 | Heat +5.5 v. Wolves | 90-106 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 46 m | Show | |
MIKE'S HEAT/WOLVES NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Miami Heat will play on no rest after taking a 119-111 loss at Boston last night. Playing on no rest shouldn't be that big of an issue this early in the season, and I like Miami to keep this close. The Heat are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5 and 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as an underdog. The Heat are 16-8 ATS in their second straight game as underdogs. The Timberwolves are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games as a home favorite. 3* PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT. |
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10-28-23 | 76ers -3 v. Raptors | 114-107 | Win | 100 | 22 h 18 m | Show | |
MIKE'S SIXERS/RAPTORS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Toronto Raptors will play on no rest after battling the Bulls in Chicago last night. While the Sixers are on the road, they've had an extra day to make it across the border to Toronto following their 117-118 loss at Milwaukee Thursday night. Sure, playing on no rest this early in the season might not be as taxing as late season, but I still give the Sixers a solid edge in this matchup. 3* PLAY ON PHILADELPHIA 76ERS. |
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10-27-23 | Warriors v. Kings -3 | 122-114 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 44 m | Show | |
MIKE's WARRIORS/KINGS SPREAD PLAY We won with the under as a free pick when the Warriors hosted Phoenix in their season opener. In the write-up, I mentioned how I expect the Warriors to play at a slower pace this season with Chris Paul in the team, and that turned out the be the case. The Kings opened the season with a 130-114 win at Utah, but I think this will be a much lower-scoring affair. Also, the under is 6-3-1 in the last 10 head-to-head meetings. In addition to the under, I also like the Kings to win and cover as they look to avenge last season's postseason exit to the Warriors. 3* PLAY ON SACRAMENTO KINGS |
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10-26-23 | 76ers +6.5 v. Bucks | Top | 117-118 | Win | 100 | 15 h 25 m | Show |
4* SIXERS/BUCKS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Philadelphia 76ers will have to do without James Harden (personal reasons) in their season opener, but I still think they're spotted to many points to pass up on here against the Bucks. The Bucks have a bit of a new look this year with the addition of Damian Lillard and the loss of Jrue Holiday. Cameron Payne and Khris Middleton are questionable for tonight's game. I think Dame and Giannis will work well together over the season, but perhaps not from Game 1. Let's take the points. 4* PLAY ON PHILADELPHIA 76ERS. |
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10-24-23 | Lakers v. Nuggets -4.5 | 107-119 | Win | 100 | 32 h 37 m | Show | |
MIKE'S LAKERS/NUGGETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The reigning NBA champions Denver Nuggets swept the LA Lakers in the Western Conference finals last year. This is admittedly a very different Lakers team, but I'm not sure if it's for the better, and neither AD nor LeBron is getting any younger. Denver is bringing back the same starting five that won them the title, and I don't expect a championship hangover here in the season opener. 3* PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS. |
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06-12-23 | Heat v. Nuggets -8.5 | Top | 89-94 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 31 m | Show |
Mike's 10* NBA Finals GAME OF THE YEAR So at first glance, this looks like a lot of points, but keep in mind that in the Nuggets' wins in this series, they covered the spread comfortably each time. They just won the two games in Miami by 15 and 13 points respectively, and now have the Heat on the ropes. Miami has overachieved throughout the playoffs, but is now finally getting exposed by a much better and laser-focused Denver team. I expect the Nuggets to take this one by double-digits. 10* PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS. |
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06-09-23 | Nuggets -3.5 v. Heat | Top | 108-95 | Win | 100 | 16 h 7 m | Show |
10* Nuggets/Heat NBA TOP PLAY of the Day After losing Game 2 at home, the Nuggets took command of the series again with an impressive 109-94 win here in Miami in Game 3. If the Nuggets stay focused, I don't see them letting Miami back in the series again. Heat are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Heat are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Miami. 10* PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS. |
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06-07-23 | Nuggets -2 v. Heat | Top | 109-94 | Win | 100 | 17 h 11 m | Show |
Mike's 10* Nuggets/Heat Game 3 NBA *BEST BET* The teams are coming into Game 3 tied at one apiece. The Nuggets dominated Game 1 of the series, but seemed to take the food of the gas in the following game, allowing Miami to come from behind and record an upset win. The Nuggets will not make the same mistake again. The Heat are a feisty bunch, but I expect a laser-focused Denver team to dominate this game from start to finish. Nuggets are 26-10 ATS in the last 36 meetings. Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Miami. 10* PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS. |
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05-29-23 | Heat v. Celtics -7 | Top | 103-84 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 57 m | Show |
MIKE'S 10* HEAT/CELTICS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Celtics forced Game 7 here in Boston with a tip-in just before time expired on Saturday. One can only imagine how shocked and deflated the Heat must feel after thinking they had their finals ticket booked. All other games in the series have ended with the winning team running away with the game comfortably, and I don't see any other result here than Boston winning big in front of the home town crowd. 10* PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS. |
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05-27-23 | Celtics -2.5 v. Heat | Top | 104-103 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 50 m | Show |
MIKE'S 10* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK All aboard the Boston Celtics bandwagon! Yes, the Celtics are about as square of a play as it gets, but they are clearly the more talented team and they have all the momentum in this series. Miami overperformed through the first three games of the series but is now choking big time. I do not see the Heat coming back and expect it to be Boston in blowouts from now on, as to be expected when a No. 1 seed faces a No. 8 seed. 10* PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS -2.5. |
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05-20-23 | Nuggets +6 v. Lakers | Top | 119-108 | Win | 100 | 17 h 4 m | Show |
10* NBA GAME OF THE MONTH - MIKE'S NUGGETS/LAKERS MAJOR WAGER Through the first two games of the series, I think the Nuggets have made it very clear that turn it up a notch and run away with the game whenever they feel like it. Here see more than a 10-point swing on the point spread compared to the two games in Denver, only because of the change of venue to LA which seems wild to me. Sure, Denver is a lot better at home than on the road, but note that the Nuggets are 6-2 ATS on the season when spotted five points or more on the road. 10* PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS. |
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05-19-23 | Heat +9 v. Celtics | 111-105 | Win | 100 | 12 h 27 m | Show | |
MIKE'S HEAT/CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Heat won the opener of this series as a hefty underdog, and now the betting market expects the top-seeded Celtics to snap back with a blowout win. I get the logic, and in most cases I would back Boston here, but as I said prior to Game 1, "Miami is not your typical No. 8 seed" and this is a lot of points for a Conference Finals matchup. The Heat are scrappy, they have decent depth, and Jimmy Butler is playing out of his mind. Additionally, the Heat are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings in Boston. 8* PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT. |
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05-18-23 | Lakers v. Nuggets -5.5 | Top | 103-108 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 52 m | Show |
MIKE'S 10* TOP-RATED LAKERS/NUGGETS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Denver Nuggets built up a big lead early before taking their foot off the gas in the backend of Game 1 of this series. In the end, the Nuggets won by six which would cover this number. The Lakers with AD and Lebron should not be underestimated, but at times it looked like men against boys, and the Lakers are now 4-10-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Denver. Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Lakers are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. 10* PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS. |
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05-17-23 | Heat +8 v. Celtics | 123-116 | Win | 100 | 14 h 30 m | Show | |
MIKE'S HEAT/CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The top-seeded Boston is no doubt the better team in this series, but Miami is not your typical No. 8 seed. They're playing with a lot of heart and they are 13-5 ATS in the last 18 meetings in Boston. The Celtics have a tendency to underestimate their opponents, and I expect Miami to keep this one close. 8* PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT. |
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05-14-23 | 76ers v. Celtics -6.5 | Top | 88-112 | Win | 100 | 14 h 40 m | Show |
MIKE'S 10* CELTICS/HAWKS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Celtics have allowed Philly to hang around in this series until Game 7, but I think it ends with a blowout win for Boston. When focused and locked, in they're clearly the better team and they're three wins ahve come by 34, 12 and nine points. They have home-court advantage here in this win-or-go-home game, and we'll hopefully see Jason Tatum waking up earlier than in the fourth quarter, as was the case in Philly Thursday night. 10* PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS. |