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01-10-22 | Spurs v. Knicks -6 | 96-111 | Win | 100 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
Poor rebounding was one of the things that came back to haunt the Spurs in their first meeting with New York. They didn’t clean the glass when the Knicks bricked shots, which led to a whopping 17 offensive boards and 21 second-chance points. The Silver and Black were left scrambling around the court to recover onto wide-open shooters when they couldn’t box out two big lineups, and the Knicks made them pay for their lack of frontcourt depth. Mitchell Robinson, Nerlens Noel, Julius Randle, Obi Toppin, and Taj Gibson measure between six-eight and seven-feet tall, and San Antonio is 0-7 when they allow at least 15 offensive rebounds. |
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01-09-22 | Nuggets -7 v. Thunder | Top | 99-95 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 45 m | Show |
Oklahoma City’s defense has impressed at times throughout the season (especially as of late) but is still vulnerable when it comes to defending beyond the arc. Opponents have attempted 40.8 percent of their total shot attempts from deep against the Thunder, the third-highest frequency in the league. Even more damaging for Oklahoma City’s defense is that teams have connected on 36.3 percent of those attempts, a top-10 percentage in the league. After a slow start from downtown to begin the season, the Nuggets come on in recent weeks and are up to 34.6 percent from beyond the arc on the year. 3-point attempts have accounted for 38.2 percent of Denver’s total shot attempts, a frequency near the top 10 of the league. |
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01-08-22 | Heat v. Suns -8.5 | 123-100 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 53 m | Show | |
The Phoenix Suns have gotten back Deandre Ayton, JaVale McGee and Jae Crowder, who missed a few games while under the NBA’s health and safety protocols. They are now as healthy as any team in the league and should cruise in this one. |
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01-08-22 | Magic v. Pistons -2 | Top | 92-97 | Win | 100 | 15 h 48 m | Show |
Obviously not a marquee match-up but it's definitely a winner. Why? Because the Pistons are still working hard on defense. They are 7-30 but we know we'll get their best effort and against the Magic that's good enough for a blowout win. |
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01-07-22 | Hawks v. Lakers -2.5 | 118-134 | Win | 100 | 7 h 60 m | Show | |
The Lakers (20-19) have yet to win four games in a row this season, but they have a chance to accomplish that and climb past the Dallas Mavericks (20-18) for fifth place in the Western Conference on Friday when they host on the struggling Atlanta Hawks at The Crypt. And aside from the stylistic clash between the Lakers’ small-ball lineup vs. the Hawks’ big lineup, this game will mostly come down to defense. |
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01-07-22 | Wizards v. Bulls -5.5 | 122-130 | Win | 100 | 5 h 11 m | Show | |
The Wizards have seven players either on the Covid list or injured. That's not the side I'm going to be on against the scorching hot Bulls. |
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01-06-22 | Clippers v. Suns OVER 220 | Top | 89-106 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
When they’re down a couple of guys, these Clippers have quite the knack for pulling themselves back from the brink, or beating a team they’d be expected to take some hits from even when fully healthy. On the other hand, they’ve also shown themselves capable of letting games go against sides they’d expect to be taking to task. Luckily for Ty Lue’s men, their next opponents, the Phoenix Suns, fall very much into the former category, and this squad already has the muscle memory of picking up a win against last year’s Western Conference champions with key players sitting it out on the sidelines. |
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01-06-22 | Pistons v. Grizzlies -12.5 | 88-118 | Win | 100 | 6 h 16 m | Show | |
The Memphis Grizzlies come into Thursday night’s game against Detroit as one of the league’s hottest teams. They are riding a 6-game win streak after escaping Cleveland with a 110-106 win Tuesday night. It’s the Grizzlies third winning streak of at least 5 games this season. They sit firmly in the four spot in the Western Conference, with a five game lead over both Denver in the 5 spot and Dallas in their division. |
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01-05-22 | Hawks v. Kings OVER 231.5 | 108-102 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
There is nothing remarkable about the Kings other than playing at a top-eight pace in the league. But their individual parts gel well together. All five of their starters average double-digit points, and their young core has potential. It's no surprise that De'Aaron Fox leads the team in points, but any player on their rotation is more than capable of popping off on a given night and stealing a game or giving us enough to go over the total. |
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01-05-22 | Warriors v. Mavs OVER 214 | 82-99 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 52 m | Show | |
Dallas is still without several key players. Trey Burke (health and safety protocols) is questionable; Willie Cauley-Stein (personal reasons) is out; Boban Marjanović (health and safety protocols) is out; Kristaps Porzingis (health and safety protocols) is out; Isaiah Thomas (health and safety protocols) is out. Key players out of the line-up always means an over to me. |
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01-05-22 | Warriors -5.5 v. Mavs | Top | 82-99 | Loss | -106 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Dallas is still without several key players. Trey Burke (health and safety protocols) is questionable; Willie Cauley-Stein (personal reasons) is out; Boban Marjanović (health and safety protocols) is out; Kristaps Porzingis (health and safety protocols) is out; Isaiah Thomas (health and safety protocols) is out. Dirk is getting his jersey retired after the game in an effort to ensure the Mavericks are not distracted but I've seen too many of these special nights not go the home team's way, no matter when the ceremony is held. |
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01-04-22 | Suns -7.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 123-110 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
Phoenix has won seven of its last 10, led by its deep and balanced roster. During this most recent stretch, the Suns have eight different players averaging double figures. Devin Booker is playing to form, averaging more than 24 points per game. Chris Paul and DeAndre Ayton remain a lethal pick and roll combo. Monty Williams has scored in the post and on the perimeter on his bench as well. If that wasn’t enough to deal with, the Suns are as good as anyone in the NBA at stopping teams from scoring. |
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01-04-22 | Pacers v. Knicks -2.5 | 94-104 | Win | 100 | 6 h 7 m | Show | |
The loss was the fourth straight for the Pacers, who have seven players in COVID-19 protocol after Caris LeVert and Goga Bitadze were added to the list prior to tip-off Sunday. Malcolm Brogdon, Chris Duarte, Isaiah Jackson, Jeremy Lamb and Kelan Martin are also sidelined in protocol. Brogdon, LeVert and Duarte rank first, third and fifth, respectively, for the Pacers in scoring. The Pacers put themselves in position for a stirring win Sunday by mounting a 22-9 run to take an 84-73 lead with three minutes left in the third quarter. But the Cavaliers scored the final 15 points of the period and led by as many as nine in the fourth quarter. Indiana fell to 2-7 since a three-game winning streak that ended Dec. |
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01-04-22 | Spurs v. Raptors -6.5 | 104-129 | Win | 100 | 6 h 51 m | Show | |
Another day, another Toronto Raptors game in an empty arena against a depleted opponent. Tonight, the San Antonio Spurs make their annual trip to Toronto, minus their best player, while the Raptors are — for the second game in a row! — at full strength. Raptors-Spurs games have had some extra juice the past couple of years, thanks to DeMar DeRozan; with DeRozan now doing it all in Chicago, only Jakob Poeltl remains to hold down the “former Raptor” fort. These aren’t the same Spurs anymore, anyway. At 14-21, they’re off to one of the slowest starts of the Gregg Popovich era, and have lost three straight. Dejounte Murray, who’s having a sensational season, is currently in the health and safety protocols, meaning the Raptors have a golden opportunity to take advantage of another weakened opponent, to seal up their third straight win and to get their core players more minutes together. |
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01-03-22 | Heat v. Warriors OVER 214.5 | 108-115 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show | |
All six Heat players (Duncan Robinson, Max Strus, P.J. Tucker, Gabe Vincent, Udonis Haslem and Marcus Garrett) who are in the league’s health and safety protocols remain out for tonight’s game, though they could be eligible to return by Wednesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. At this time there appears to be no changes to their injury list with Okpala remaining day-to-day with a wrist injury. While not as hobbled, the Warriors — who own the NBA’s best record — are also out a few key players who were placed in the health and safety protocols including center James Wiseman (who is also dealing with a knee issue) and guard Andrew Wiggins. |
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01-03-22 | Jazz v. Pelicans OVER 227.5 | 115-104 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 2 m | Show | |
Throw out the two meeting this season. After Thanksgiving when both teams struggled to crawl into the 190's and then a short time later they found a way combine for 232 points. Now the number comes out at 227.5, a strange number that compels me to go over. We're not going to see a 190 game. The Jazz are the only team who hasn't had one player in Covid protocol. |
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01-03-22 | Rockets v. 76ers -13.5 | 113-133 | Win | 100 | 6 h 28 m | Show | |
This game has to be on the card after the news of two key suspensions. Kevin Porter Jr and Christian Wood are suspended for tonight's game with two separate incidents. This Rockets team has had a poor culture for a long time. Sixers roll the Rockets. |
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01-02-22 | Suns -2 v. Hornets | 133-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
The Phoenix Suns suffered their worst-looking loss of the past two months on the morning of New Year’s Eve, getting down by 30 points (65-35) in the first half to a Boston team on a three-game losing streak. All-Star guards Devin Booker and Chris Paul were really bad, combining to shoot 31% from the field while taking 40% of the team’s shots. This doesn't sway my opinion at all. the Suns roll against the Hornets who are in over their head in this one. |
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01-02-22 | Mavs v. Thunder OVER 208.5 | Top | 95-86 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
The Dallas Mavericks will ring in 2022 and finish a five-game road trip in Oklahoma City on Sunday evening in a game that resembles a round of COVID musical chairs. A trio of Dallas Mavericks were released from the NBA's health and safety protocols on Saturday and (depending on conditioning) able to play vs. the Thunder, First-team All-NBA star Luka Doncic, starter Tim Hardaway Jr. and top rotation player Maxi Kleber were not included on the Mavericks’ afternoon injury/health update. After missing the last 10 games, Doncic back in the lineup would be a sight for sore eyes as Dallas went 5-5 without him. Jalen Brunson has stepped up in Doncic's absence, scoring in double figures in a career-best 16 consecutive games. |
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01-02-22 | Magic v. Celtics OVER 216 | 111-116 | Win | 100 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
For Boston, Bruno Fernando, Aaron Nesmith, and Dennis Schroder all return from the health and safety protocols, while Jayson Tatum has cleared them and is questionable for the game along with Robert Williams III, who has a sprained toe. Only Enes Freedom is a scratch, remaining in the protocols. For Orlando, Markelle Fultz, Robin Lopez, Chuma Okeke, and Hassani Gravett are out and in the protocols, while Cole Anthony (ankle sprain), Michael Carter-Williams (ankle recovery), Jonathan Isaac (knee recovery), E’Twaun Moore (ankle sprain) and Jaylen Suggs (thumb fracture) are also out. Mo Bamba and Mychal Mulder are questionable due to reconditioning. Moving parts equal over's. |
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01-01-22 | Clippers v. Nets OVER 213.5 | Top | 120-116 | Win | 100 | 13 h 43 m | Show |
The over is 6-1 in this series and the over is 5-1 when the Clippers starting five play over 160 minutes the night before. The over is 9-4 in Nets last 13 following an ATS loss. |
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01-01-22 | Bulls -2.5 v. Wizards | 120-119 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
Chicago has been on a tear of late. The Bulls are tied for the longest active winning streak in the league at five and have won nine of their last 11 games overall. They’ve done this even while facing sporadic absences from lead guards Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, and Lonzo Ball. |
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01-01-22 | Pelicans v. Bucks OVER 222 | 113-136 | Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show | |
The Bucks are 12-5 in home games. Milwaukee is fifth in the NBA averaging 110.9 points and is shooting 45.5% from the field. The teams meet for the second time this season. The Pelicans won 116-112 in overtime in the last matchup on Dec. 18. Devonte’ Graham led the Pelicans with 26 points, and Jrue Holiday led the Bucks with 40 points. |
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12-31-21 | Blazers v. Lakers -5 | Top | 106-139 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
The Portland Trailblazers may be just what the doctor ordered for the Los Angeles Lakers. With both teams struggling, it's the Blazers that seem the most lost against the oppositions big men. We saw that against Dallas and Utah, so it's hard to believe that they'll be able to handle D'andre Jordan in this one. |
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12-31-21 | Wolves v. Jazz -12.5 | Top | 108-120 | Loss | -104 | 6 h 19 m | Show |
Minnesota fell to the New York Knicks in the second game of a back-to-back on Tuesday, 96-88. The loss marked the first time in 20 games the Timberwolves failed to reach 100 points. Guard Malik Beasley led the Wolves with 20 points, but the team struggled to connect from the floor all game, going 7-of-38 from the three-point line in the loss. The Utah Jazz, meanwhile, are in the midst of a five-game winning streak. Utah defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120-105 on Wednesday led by center Rudy Gobert's 22 points and 14 rebounds. This season, the Jazz have won both meetings to date versus Minnesota, including a 128-116 victory over the Wolves on Dec. 23 in Utah. |
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12-31-21 | Heat v. Rockets OVER 216.5 | Top | 120-110 | Win | 100 | 5 h 33 m | Show |
The Heat have the challenge of facing a healthy Rockets roster. Herro remains as one of the few standing on this Heat’s roster as the last available starter, with Duncan Robinson being placed on the COVID health protocol list. There is a possibility that the Heat may see the return of both Kyle Lowry and Jimmy Butler, which should take a large burden off of the shoulders off Herro. Nonetheless, it could be a big night for the young superstar. |
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12-30-21 | Bucks -14 v. Magic | 136-118 | Win | 100 | 3 h 7 m | Show | |
In the Bucks’ 127-110 road win over the Magic on Tuesday, forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a team-high 28 points in 30 minutes played. Forward Khris Middleton also closed out his performance with 21 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 31 minutes of action. In the second quarter, the Bucks outscored the Magic 40 to 21. While Milwaukee allowed 50 points in the free throw lane, the team had an excellent showing offensively. They shot 47-for-85 (55.3%) from the field and 17-for-37 (45.9%) from three-point range. Including this win, the Bucks have won four consecutive games. They are now 11-8 away, 12-5 at home and 10-9 ATS on the road. The team ranks third in the Eastern Conference. |
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12-30-21 | Cavs v. Wizards OVER 210 | 93-110 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 56 m | Show | |
The Wizards have been shaken up a bit due to having 7 players in health and safety protocols and new g-league additions. Cleveland, who currently has 6 players in health and safety protocols, can relate. The Cavaliers have won 11 of their last 15 games and are coming off a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. They’ll be without Ricky Rubio, who suffered a left knee injury Tuesday night against the Pelicans. With minutes left in the game, Rubio slipped while driving through the paint and his knee bent back awkwardly. Rubio, who finished the game just one assist shy of a triple-double, was helped to the locker room and did not return to the game. An update on his status is expected to be released Wednesday. To me injuries lead to offense because guys are in new roles with increased minutes. The more they show up on the scoresheet the more likely it is they'll stick around in their new role. |
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12-30-21 | Bucks v. Magic OVER 217.5 | 136-118 | Win | 100 | 1 h 1 m | Show | |
Last second add on but with the Warriors / Nuggets cancellation I wanted to make sure you had at least three games. in the Bucks’ 127-110 road win over the Magic on Tuesday, forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a team-high 28 points in 30 minutes played. Forward Khris Middleton also closed out his performance with 21 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 31 minutes of action. In the second quarter, the Bucks outscored the Magic 40 to 21. While Milwaukee allowed 50 points in the free throw lane, the team had an excellent showing offensively. They shot 47-for-85 (55.3%) from the field and 17-for-37 (45.9%) from three-point range. Including this win, the Bucks have won four consecutive games. They are now 11-8 away, 12-5 at home and 10-9 ATS on the road. The team ranks third in the Eastern Conference |
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12-29-21 | Jazz -7 v. Blazers | Top | 120-105 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
The Portland Trail Blazers have their backs firmly against the wall. They are losing games at an alarming rate and with head coach Chauncey Billups and seven players out due to the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, things could become much worse before they get better for the Blazers. Portland lost its 11th game in 14 outings Monday night, 132-117 to Dallas at home. The Blazers (13-20) entered Tuesday night in 11th place in the Western Conference and appear to be a lot closer to capturing a top-five pick in the 2022 NBA draft than they do a top-six seed in the NBA playoffs. |
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12-29-21 | Thunder v. Suns OVER 218 | 97-115 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
Big man Deandre Ayton and forward Jae Crowder missed the game against Memphis due to COVID-19 protocols. It is unclear if either has a chance to be cleared on Wednesday. The Thunder had six players in the protocol for Tuesday's 117-111 road loss to the Sacramento Kings. The missing included backcourt performers Josh Giddey and Tre Mann and big man Derrick Favors. Also, the head coaches of both teams -- Phoenix's Monty Williams and Oklahoma City's Mark Daigneault -- are in the protocol and aren't expected to be on the bench on Wednesday. |
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12-29-21 | Knicks v. Pistons OVER 209.5 | 94-85 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 21 m | Show | |
We know the Pistons have been horrific of late and most of that is due to their lack of defense, a direct reflection of their own issues with the covid varint. The looks like a trap after the Knicks and Wolves game managed just 184 points last night. We're not falling for this, the game goes over easy. |
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12-28-21 | Nuggets v. Warriors -7.5 | Top | 89-86 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
The Nuggets remain one of the most inconsistent teams in the NBA on a night-to-night basis. They can hang with the league’s top teams one night before getting blown out by teams that will be picking in the top five next summer in the draft. After the starters were carrying the bench for the first month and a half of the season, the bench has been doing the heavy lifting as of late to keep the team in games. The stars need to start carrying their weight again. |
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12-28-21 | Knicks -3.5 v. Wolves | Top | 96-88 | Win | 100 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
As of Monday, the Knicks were in decent shape, with only three players — C Nerlens Noel, G Miles McBride and F Jericho Sims — in the league's health and safety protocols. Sims, a Minneapolis native who played at Texas, was in 10 NBA games before going into protocols Thursday. I know the Wolves were terrific against the Celtics with their entire starting line-up out but reality hits them hard tonight. |
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12-28-21 | 76ers -6.5 v. Raptors | 114-109 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 30 m | Show | |
The Sixers will be without Danny Green (health and safety protocols), Andre Drummond (health and safety protocols), Shake Milton (health and safety protocols), and Ben Simmons (personal reasons) Tuesday, while the Raptors have 12 players listed on their Tuesday morning injury report. I can't back a team with 12 players out. |
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12-27-21 | Nets -3.5 v. Clippers | 124-108 | Win | 100 | 20 h 7 m | Show | |
The Nets are one of the best, if not thee best, defensive teams in the league. They'll face a Clippers team playing the second of back to back nights in addition to being one of the leagues worst defensive teams. |
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12-27-21 | Mavs +1 v. Blazers | 132-117 | Win | 100 | 19 h 24 m | Show | |
With losses in 11 of their last 14 games, the Blazers have been spinning in the wrong direction lately. And most of the games haven’t been close, as eight of those 11 losses have been by 10 or more points, including three by 22 or more points. . .After winning at home against Charlotte (125-116) on Dec. 17 and at Memphis (105-100) on Dec. 19, the Blazers lost at New Orleans (111-97) last Tuesday. That’s the last time the Blazers played a game. That’s because their contest this past Thursday against Brooklyn was postponed due to a plethora of COVID-19 cases at that time with the Nets which left Brooklyn without the minimum number of eight available players required to play the game |
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12-27-21 | Rockets v. Hornets UNDER 236 | 99-123 | Win | 100 | 17 h 31 m | Show | |
When these teams last met, the Rockets had finally ended a long streak against the Chicago Bulls and were looking to build upon their newfound positive vibes. The Hornets were 13-8 and fourth in the East. Houston won that game on the way to a 7-game winning streak. The Hornets went 4-8 after that game and currently stand at 17-17 and in eighth place. After dodging them longer than anyone expected, the Rockets are now dealing with COVID protocols. They’ll be without DJ Augustin and Garrison Mathews tonight. For Charlotte, Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington will miss the game due to the protocols. |
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12-26-21 | Nuggets -3.5 v. Clippers | 103-100 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
The LA Clippers announced on Christmas that All-Star forward Paul George had torn a ligament in his elbow. With the team set to reevaluate PG in about a month, the Clippers will have to find a way to win games without both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Their first test with this new obstacle will be the Denver Nuggets. While hit hard by injuries themselves, the Nuggets will have by far the best player on the floor in this game. The 2021 MVP Nikola Jokic is off to another MVP-caliber start to this season. The big man is averaging 25.9 PPG, 13.5 RPG, and 7.2 APG. He is doing it on a ridiculous 57.5% from the field. If the season were to end today, Jokic would become the first player in NBA history to average 25/13/7 in a season. |
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12-26-21 | 76ers -3 v. Wizards | 117-96 | Win | 100 | 7 h 5 m | Show | |
Beal is out of the line-up for the Wizards but somehow the number is just three. I'm well aware that they've won two straight without Beal but Philadelphia isn't New York. I think the Sixers beat the Wizards handily. |
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12-26-21 | 76ers v. Wizards OVER 207.5 | 117-96 | Win | 100 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Like most NBA games, there are players out of the line-up that confuses people into think that the under is the play but as we saw yesterday, the over is always the selection because players are trying to make an offensive impact. These games turn into street ball. No Bradley Beal for the Wizards, no problem, this game goes over. |
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12-25-21 | Nets v. Lakers UNDER 224.5 | 122-115 | Loss | -107 | 13 h 9 m | Show | |
Instead of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook against Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, we’ll be watching which team can best survive without their team intact on Christmas Day. The Lakers have been heavily depleted all week, and so are the Nets, who have yet to play a single game since Dec. 18 due to postponements caused by their own COVID outbreak. Who’s going to play on Christmas Day? Well to be honest, it’s hard to tell right now given who’s in and out of the lineup for both squads every single game. The Nets landed in Los Angeles with 11 players available, specifically James Harden, Jevon Carter, Paul Milsap, Patty Mills, Blake Griffin, Shaq Harrison, James Ennis III, Langston Galloway, DeAndre Bembry and newly signed Wenyen Gabriel. As for the Lakers, their injury report is probably longer than your wishlist for Christmas. James, Westbrook, Wayne Ellington, Carmelo Anthony, THT, Dwight Howard, DeAndre Jordan, Rajon Rondo, 10-day contract signee Isaiah Thomas, the newly acquired Darren Collison and Stanley Johnson, and their two-way players are the only ones available. |
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12-25-21 | Warriors v. Suns UNDER 215.5 | 116-107 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
The Suns score the third-most points in the league (111.8) and allow the fourth-fewest (104). They also rank third in opponent field-goal percentage (43.3) and fifth in 3-point defense (33.1). Curry made just three of his 14 3-point tries in the last meeting in Phoenix, and Wiggins and Poole combined for 71 points over the previous two matchups this season. |
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12-25-21 | Hawks v. Knicks UNDER 212 | Top | 87-101 | Win | 100 | 5 h 14 m | Show |
The NBA has five marquee matchups on Christmas, beginning with the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks, who will battle at Madison Square Garden in a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference playoffs. Yet, unlike last year’s playoff matchup, this contest will not feature Trae Young, Clint Capela, Danilo Gallinari, Kevin Huerter, Derrick Rose, Nerlens Noel, and more due to injuries and COVID-19 related issues. Atlanta will be without the majority of their normal rotation in this one, leading oddsmakers to price the Knicks as 7.5-point home favorites on the spread at online sportsbooks. |
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12-20-21 | Spurs v. Clippers -4.5 | Top | 116-92 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
After a tough loss to the OKC Thunder, the LA Clippers are looking to bounce back at home against the San Antonio Spurs. Currently sitting at 11-18, the Spurs are one of the worst teams in the Western Conference. With several teams right behind them in the standings, the Clippers need to win games like these, especially after falling to the last place Thunder on Saturday. |
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12-20-21 | Hornets v. Jazz -11.5 | 102-112 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
Just one game removed from the Hornets returning all five players sidelined after positive COVID-19 tests early in the month, Cody Martin has entered health and safety protocols. Granted, losing one player is a bit easier to stomach than losing five, but the NBA’s 30th-ranked defense can ill afford to be without a perimeter stopper (and 3-point shooter) of Martin’s caliber for very long. Charlotte’s season-long trend of spotting their opponent an inordinate number of points in the first half has continued as of late, giving up 81 points to Portland and 69 to Phoenix in the first 24 minutes. At this point, the defensive lapses aren’t caused one any one group — coaches, players, front office, etc. Everyone has work to do tonight if the Hornets hope to limit the league’s no. 1 offense enough to give themselves a chance to compete. |
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12-20-21 | Hornets v. Jazz UNDER 237.5 | 102-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
Just one game removed from the Hornets returning all five players sidelined after positive COVID-19 tests early in the month, Cody Martin has entered health and safety protocols. Granted, losing one player is a bit easier to stomach than losing five, but the NBA’s 30th-ranked defense can ill afford to be without a perimeter stopper (and 3-point shooter) of Martin’s caliber for very long. Charlotte’s season-long trend of spotting their opponent an inordinate number of points in the first half has continued as of late, giving up 81 points to Portland and 69 to Phoenix in the first 24 minutes. At this point, the defensive lapses aren’t caused one any one group — coaches, players, front office, etc. Everyone has work to do tonight if the Hornets hope to limit the league’s no. 1 offense enough to give themselves a chance to compete. Despite all of this, I think the books are way over compensating. |
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12-19-21 | Hornets +7.5 v. Suns | 106-137 | Loss | -104 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
Something doesn't smell right in this match-up. The Sunds are much smaller favorites than my numbers indicate they should be and major money has come in on the Hornets on the ML. We'll follow the scent in this one. |
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12-19-21 | Blazers v. Grizzlies -5.5 | Top | 105-100 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 30 m | Show |
While the Trail Blazers have struggled with defense, the Grizzlies definitely have not. It’s a tough matchup for Portland when their opponents are good defenders, which is going to be an issue with Memphis. The Blazers are going to need to find ways around it, and also play good defense of their own. I think that's too much to ask in this one. |
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12-19-21 | Heat -7.5 v. Pistons | Top | 90-100 | Loss | -102 | 4 h 22 m | Show |
It will be the second game between these two franchises in this 2021/22 NBA regular season. The previous one occurred a little less than a month ago, on November 23. On that occasion, the Heat beat the Pistons 100-92 with a great performance from Tyler Herro who converted 31 points for Miami. The objectives of each team are quite different: it is clear that with 4-23 they cannot aspire to great things this season and it will be better if they continue with their tanking plan. On the side of the Miami Heat, they have a great opportunity against a weak team to add a victory that would put them on the same line as the Bucks, today 3rd in the Conference. |
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12-18-21 | Cavs -2.5 v. Bucks | Top | 119-90 | Win | 100 | 6 h 9 m | Show |
The Milwaukee Bucks are facing not only a back-to-back but a severely depleted roster as they continue to patch together a team amidst injuries and the health and safety protocols. They fly back to Milwaukee to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday night. |
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12-18-21 | Warriors v. Raptors OVER 202 | 100-119 | Win | 100 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
For the Warriors, their injury report is nothing short of a laundry list. Steph Curry (rest), Andrew Wiggins (knee), Andre Igoudala (knee), Draymond Green (hip), Otto Porter (foot) and Jordan Poole (health and safety protocols) will all be out tonight. Klay Thompson (Achilles) and James Wiseman (knee) remain out. For the Raptors, OG Anunoby (hip), Khem Birch (knee) and Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) are questionable for tonight. Goran Dragic and David Johnson remain out. Expect this game to be playground basketball |
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12-18-21 | Knicks v. Celtics OVER 208.5 | Top | 107-114 | Win | 100 | 4 h 51 m | Show |
Starting center Al Horford and forwards Grant Williams and Sam Hauser were placed in COVID protocol earlier Friday. Celtics forwards Jabari Parker and Juancho Hernangomez landed in the protocol earlier in the week. Boston guard Dennis Schroder also missed the Golden State matchup with a non-COVID illness. I've always said that players out equal offense because the defensive effort, not offensive effort will take a hit. |
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12-17-21 | Hornets v. Blazers UNDER 230.5 | Top | 116-125 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 13 m | Show |
Who defends worse than the Blazers? Why, the Charlotte Hornets! The Blazers are 27th in the NBA with a defensive rating of 112.4, but the Hornets are dead last at 114.0. Woof. We are in store for a contrast of styles in how the teams give up points though. Charlotte is 29th in the league at not giving up second-chance points, while Portland is actually 5th best. The problem for the Blazers is that opponents don’t have much need for second-chance points since they score so often at the first opportunity. |
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12-17-21 | Bucks -2 v. Pelicans | 112-116 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 19 m | Show | |
The debut of Donte DiVincenzo was sadly delayed on Wednesday due to entering the health and safety protocols, but even down seven guys, the Indiana Pacers were no match for the Bucks. Behind a stellar 26 points and 14 assists from Jrue Holiday, who commanded oodles of attention from the Pacers defense, Bobby Portis (20 pts, 9 reb) and Pat Connaughton (20 pts) poured in baskets too. A 25-5 run in the fourth left the Pacers scrambling, and Milwaukee notched a solid divisional win on a night when they had every excuse to lose. |
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12-17-21 | Warriors -3.5 v. Celtics | 111-107 | Win | 100 | 6 h 33 m | Show | |
Golden State enters with the NBA's best record at 23-5. After holding New York to 36.1 percent shooting (30 of 83), the Warriors remain the only team that has not allowed an opponent to shoot 50 percent or better from the floor this season. Curry's co-star in the Bay Area is inching closer to a return as guard Klay Thompson was recalled from G-League affiliate Santa Cruz on Wednesday, along with promising young center James Wiseman. |
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12-16-21 | Knicks -4.5 v. Rockets | 116-103 | Win | 100 | 5 h 0 m | Show | |
When these two teams played at the Garden last month, the total points scored were 205. The total has gone under in 12 of the Knicks’ last 18 games while the total has gone over in six of the Rockets’ last eight games. Houston’s over record is 13-15 and the Knicks’ record is 12-16. If the Knicks’ defense can get themselves together, then this under should hit. |
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12-16-21 | Knicks v. Rockets OVER 213.5 | Top | 116-103 | Win | 100 | 5 h 12 m | Show |
The Rockets are incredibly thin right now. Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green were their starting guards. Eric Gordon was the first backup guard off the bench. Danuel House Jr. is a key rotation piece, and Christian Wood is still Houston’s best big man. With so many players out, it wasn’t surprising that Houston’s defense struggled to contain Cleveland’s offense. I expect more of the same tonight. Remember, minute redistribution leads to higher scoring games because players want to impress with offense. |
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12-16-21 | 76ers +1 v. Nets | 105-114 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 50 m | Show | |
Brooklyn will head into this game short-handed as it has seven players who have entered the NBA's health and safety protocols. Despite only having eight players, the Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 131-129 in overtime on Tuesday. Philadelphia has dropped two straight games, losing to the Miami Heat 101-96 in its last outing. I think the Sixers break out of their slump tonight against the Nets who will feel their losses after a good effort in Toronto. |
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12-15-21 | Lakers -1.5 v. Mavs | 107-104 | Win | 100 | 6 h 11 m | Show | |
This is not a Mavericks team that seems like a reliable bet right now. They struggled to shoot the ball from beyond the arc, despite being wide open because of the collapse on Doncic, and now there seems to be an unsettling atmosphere in the locker room. I expect the mavericks to get to the rim more tonight but it will be hard to ignore the wide open looks if they're there. |
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12-15-21 | Lakers v. Mavs OVER 213 | Top | 107-104 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 19 m | Show |
Expect the Mavericks to take less 3's than normal, which may not look great while betting the over, but with the way they've been shooting from beyond the arc, it may be a blessing. I expect the Mavericks to get to the FT line more because they''ll be more aggressive to the rim. Perhaps they'll find their touch from 3 tonight but the game plan is to scrap the bombs away approach. |
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12-15-21 | Heat v. 76ers -6.5 | 101-96 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 29 m | Show | |
On May 13, 2021, the last time these teams faced off during the regular season, the Heat won 106-94. In other news, a major story across the league right now concerns the number of players testing positive for COVID-19. The Heat are no exception. Forward Caleb Martin is the only player in the NBA’s healthy and safety protocols, but the roster is still not healthy. Miami is missing Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Markieff Morris and other players. Even Tyler Herro is listed as questionable. |
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12-14-21 | Suns v. Blazers OVER 219 | 111-107 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
With Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and other injuries on the Suns squad, as well as the fact that the team is coming off a game against the Clippers last night, they may be due for some struggle. So far this season in match-ups with the Suns and Blazers, the team with the most rest has won. With the Suns traveling to Portland after a loss in Los Angeles, it might be the perfect time to catch the highly ranked team at a low point. If Portland was going to get a win against the team, this seems like a good time. In order to take advantage of the Suns playing last night I expect the Blazers to push the pace, playing right into our over play. |
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12-14-21 | Warriors v. Knicks OVER 211.5 | Top | 105-96 | Loss | -107 | 5 h 21 m | Show |
This game is going to get bet down because of the trouble that Golden State had getting out of Indiana. They will arrive in New York just five hours before tip-off. Many think this hurts the offense but I've always thought this is a play to the offense because the rotation is deeper with guys who want to prove themselves. First game between these two flew over the total and this will too. |
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12-14-21 | Warriors -4.5 v. Knicks | Top | 105-96 | Win | 100 | 5 h 52 m | Show |
The Golden State Warriors plane will not show up in New York until five hours before tip-off. We see the public react in the only they have for decades, by betting against the team having all the problems. That's not how we're going to attack this. The Warriors are a better team and the bench may be utilized more which is fine because guys want to get noticed when they get more minutes, and you do that by scoring. Wait because you'll likely get a better number closer to gametime |
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12-13-21 | Wizards v. Nuggets -3.5 | Top | 107-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 45 m | Show |
Monday night’s game opens what will be Washington’s longest stretch of consecutive road games this season – a six-game trip comprised of matchups with Denver, Sacramento, Phoenix, Utah, Brooklyn and New York. The road has presented a challenge for the Wizards this season. They’ve gone 7-8 in their first 15 road games compared to 8-4 at Capital One Arena, but are looking at the trip as an opportunity at a time when they need a spark. Nikola Jokic, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player, is coming off a dominant performance Friday night in San Antonio and is playing some of his best basketball of his career. Against the Spurs, Jokic totaled 35 points, 17 rebounds, eight assists and a pair of blocks – making if three of the last five games he’s scored at least 32 points. Jokic has recorded double-digit rebounds in each of his last nine games and a triple-double in three of his last four. |
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12-13-21 | Bucks -1 v. Celtics | 103-117 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 8 m | Show | |
As things stand, the Bucks are right where they want to be as they head into 2022, seemingly getting all the way through their early-season struggles. They're still missing Brook Lopez and Donte DiVincenzo will come back soon, but the schedule between now and New Year’s Eve is highly favorable. Milwaukee is merely 1.5 games back from Brooklyn for the number one seed in the East, and it’s entirely possible that they usurp the top spot by the time the calendars flip. All without the team’s starting center for all but opening night. Not too shabby. |
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12-13-21 | Heat v. Cavs -5 | 94-105 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers are an insane 22-5 against the number this season, and 11-3 ATS at home. They've also covered 10 straight games. I will not get in the way of that trend tonight. |
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12-12-21 | Wolves +1.5 v. Blazers | 116-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show | |
This has never been a great match-up for Minnesota but this is a Blazers team who has had some time off and they are not the best team to back coming off rest. Portland is just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games coming off rest of three or more days. This number is begging you to take the Blazers but we're not falling for that. |
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12-12-21 | Pelicans v. Spurs UNDER 220 | Top | 97-112 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
While the Pelicans are still waiting for former top overall pick Zion Williamson to return from an offseason foot injury (and he’s close), Brandon Ingram is leading the charge with 22.7 ppg. While they aren’t a huge offensive threat — they sit just 26th in the league at scoring with 103.9 points per game — the real threat they represent to the Spurs in on the boards. |
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12-12-21 | Mavs v. Thunder OVER 207 | Top | 103-84 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 49 m | Show |
The Thunder’s opponents on Sunday are a team that is littered with unrealised potential. When the Mavericks swung a trade for Kristaps Porzingis, there was an expectation that Dallas would kick on and start making deep playoff runs. This season feels like the Mavericks are stuck in the weeds. Dallas have one of the best young stars in the sport in Doncic but he has not performed at the same level that he did last year. Luka played a full Olympic campaign with Slovenia before taking time off from basketball before returning for training camp. |
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12-11-21 | Warriors v. 76ers OVER 212.5 | Top | 93-102 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
Philadelphia’s defense is not well-equipped for this matchup against the Warriors. Golden State attempts the third-most three-pointers of any team in the NBA. Philadelphia ranks 20th in the league defending the perimeter this season, which was a problem in their last game as well–allowing the Utah Jazz to hit 15 shots from beyond the arc. Even though both teams come in playing well defensively, this game will fly over the total because of the Sixers perimeter defense. |
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12-11-21 | Rockets v. Grizzlies UNDER 221 | 106-113 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show | |
The under is on a 6-2 run when the Rockets face teams with a winning SU record, while the under is 5-2 the game after a SU loss. The under is 24-10 when the Grizzlies face teams that are under .500 on the road. |
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12-11-21 | Jazz -6.5 v. Wizards | 123-98 | Win | 100 | 6 h 7 m | Show | |
In the Jazz’s 118-96 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers, guard Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 22 points in 29 minutes on the court. Center Rudy Gobert ended his performance with another career double-double, accumulating 17 points, 21 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 29 minutes played. In the second quarter, the Jazz outscored the Sixers 34 to 22. Plus, they out-rebounded them 52 to 34. On top of Utah holding Philadelphia to 20 points in the fourth quarter, they shot 43-for-91 (47.3%) from the floor and 15-for-40 (37.5%) from three-point range. They'll prove too strong for the Wizards tonight. |
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12-10-21 | Celtics v. Suns -4 | 90-111 | Win | 100 | 8 h 18 m | Show | |
Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns will look to start a new winning streak when they host Jayson Tatum and the slumping Boston Celtics on Friday night. After falling 118-96 at Golden State on Dec. 3 to snap their franchise-record 18-game win streak, the Suns got back on track with a 108-104 win at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Paul paced Phoenix with 21 points and 10 assists and sealed the victory with a three-point play after his pull-up jumper from the free throw line with 17.1 seconds remaining. Even without Devin Booker this is a better Suns team and you're getting a favorable number. |
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12-10-21 | Cavs -1 v. Wolves | 123-106 | Win | 100 | 6 h 26 m | Show | |
As the Timberwolves look to regroup, the Cavaliers hope to start building a winning streak. Cleveland is looking for back-to-back victories after running away with a 115-92 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Granted, the Bulls were depleted by injuries and absences, but Cleveland put forth a stellar performance by shooting 55 percent (44 of 80) from the field and 46.4 percent (13 of 28) from beyond the arc. |
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12-10-21 | Lakers -4.5 v. Thunder | Top | 116-95 | Win | 100 | 7 h 32 m | Show |
The Thunder are ranked dead last in points per game (with the offensive rating of 100.3 per 100 possessions) in the league. They’re also at the bottom of the league in 3-point percentage (30.9%). The Lakers have to make sure all that continues by getting stops and converting their defense to offense in Friday’s game. |
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12-09-21 | Lakers v. Grizzlies OVER 222.5 | 95-108 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 1 m | Show | |
Frank Vogel and the team made a notable pre-game adjustment prior to the Celtics game, starting Anthony Davis at center. Dwight Howard left the starting lineup (after only being in it one game) while Avery Bradley re-entered the lineup after missing two games due to a thumb injury. The lineup proved to be extremely successful for the team, even if it got off to a rough start at the beginning of the game (a rough start that was mostly due to Jayson Tatum shooting lights out with 14 points in the first four minutes of the game). As is to be expected, AD starting at the five ended up improving the team’s spacing dramatically, leading to the offense getting to the rim all night. This resulted in the Lakers outscoring the Celtics 66-42 in the paint. |
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12-09-21 | Lakers -3 v. Grizzlies | Top | 95-108 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
Frank Vogel and the team made a notable pre-game adjustment prior to the Celtics game, starting Anthony Davis at center. Dwight Howard left the starting lineup (after only being in it one game) while Avery Bradley re-entered the lineup after missing two games due to a thumb injury. The lineup proved to be extremely successful for the team, even if it got off to a rough start at the beginning of the game (a rough start that was mostly due to Jayson Tatum shooting lights out with 14 points in the first four minutes of the game). As is to be expected, AD starting at the five ended up improving the team’s spacing dramatically, leading to the offense getting to the rim all night. This resulted in the Lakers outscoring the Celtics 66-42 in the paint. |
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12-09-21 | Jazz -3 v. 76ers | Top | 118-96 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
The Jazz have found some rhythm having won each of their last five games as they continue to stake their claim as a force in the West. Featuring outstanding displays by Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, the Jazz will attempt to make up for the losses they faced earlier in the season. The win against the Timberwolves saw a balanced performance from their key players. Rudy Gobert registered a double-double and Jordan Clarkson managed 18 points off the bench. The Jazz also saw Donovan Mitchell lead the scoring effort with 36 points. |
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12-08-21 | Blazers v. Warriors -14 | 94-104 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 34 m | Show | |
The Trail Blazers have hit a bit of a rough patch, losing six of their last seven games. After a four-game home stand, Wednesday’s game represents a short trip away before yet another four-game home stand. The road has not been kind to this Trail Blazers bunch this season, with their lone win coming against the Houston Rockets. That was also the only game in which the Trail Blazers have covered the spread on the road. Their 10 road losses have come by an average of 14.3 points per game, and in three of those games they were favorites coming in. |
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12-08-21 | Jazz v. Wolves +6.5 | 136-104 | Loss | -101 | 6 h 46 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz have been on a roll lately, with an 8-2 record over their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves (11-13) have had an interesting, but inconsistent 2021-22 to date. They sit just outside the playoff picture in the ninth seed, far below the third seeded Jazz (16-7). Regardless, the Pup are a talented young outfit headed by a formidable offensive duo in Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards. They’ll be sure to give the Utah Jazz everything they’ve got when the two teams square off tonight. |
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12-08-21 | Wizards -5 v. Pistons | 119-116 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 2 m | Show | |
Washington has edges on both sides of the floor in this matchup. The Wizards are firmly in the top ten in field goal shooting (46.2 percent), two-point shooting (54.0 percent), and free throw attempts (21.2 per game). Washington also is elite at scoring near the rim, averaging 49.7 points in the paint per game. Detroit is a below-average defensive team, and Washington has the talent advantage. |
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12-07-21 | Nets v. Mavs UNDER 221 | Top | 102-99 | Win | 100 | 5 h 22 m | Show |
The under has cashed four of the Mavs’ past five games played in the month of December. Though the team is 0-5 ATS in their previous five matches versus Eastern Conference opponents, and they are 1-4 SU in their prior five contests this season. Dallas has gone under the total in 10 of their previous 13 matches against Atlantic Division opponents. |
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12-06-21 | Clippers v. Blazers +3 | 102-90 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
The Portland Trail Blazers appear to be at an incredibly dangerous point in the season. After two very poor games in a row at home, it’s beginning to feel that life without Damian Lillard is going to be desperate. With Dame out for a home-heavy stretch, the team simply can’t afford to be uncompetitive until he gets back. The best thing that can be said about the Blazers’ epic 145-117 destruction at the hands of the Boston Celtics is that they don’t have to wait long to get another chance to right the ship. The Los Angeles Clippers come to town as losers of four of their last five. On Saturday they lost by a score of 104-99 to the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento. Like the Blazers, the Clippers have more questions than answers at the moment, and like Portland, they are dealing with some key absences that aren’t helping matters. This game is an opportunity for either team to regain some confidence. For the loser, it will be more questions and more doubts. |
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12-06-21 | Cavs v. Bucks OVER 213 | 104-112 | Win | 100 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
The Bucks won their recent match-up against the Miami Heat 124-102, they dominated the visitors with 57 total rebounds of which 38 were defensive. All done without Giannis Antetokounmpo on the roster. The outstanding players of the game against Miami Heat were Jrue Holiday 16 points, Middleton 22, Bobby Portis 19 and Connaughton with 23 points. The Bucks are scoring an average of 110.5 points per game as the seventh-best offense in the league. Injuries equal low totals, which equals opportunity. |
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12-06-21 | 76ers v. Hornets OVER 216.5 | Top | 127-124 | Win | 100 | 6 h 32 m | Show |
The Hornets are three games into a five-game stretch facing some of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, and they are being forced to do so now without a host of key players who are under the league’s COVID protocols. After dropping games to Chicago and Milwaukee last week the shorthanded Hornets rallied for a great road win yesterday against the Atlanta Hawks. The Hornets will now host the Philadelphia 76ers tonight and in a bizarre scheduling quirk, the two teams will play again on Wednesday in Charlotte. With players out of the line-up I've always believed that it benefits the over because players back-ups aren't usually bringing a great defensive game to the table, they want to get out and run so they can show what they can do during their chance for more minutes. |
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12-05-21 | Pelicans v. Rockets +3 | 108-118 | Win | 100 | 8 h 26 m | Show | |
As long as Zion Williamson is out of the lineup, the offense will continue to languish in the lower third of the league rankings, but defensive effort is something that the Pelicans can control, and far too often they just haven’t put that effort forward. New Orleans remains 29th in defensive rating, despite winning six of its last 12 games, precisely because it has not shown the ability to string together more than a night or two in a row of solid defense. |
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12-05-21 | Wizards +1 v. Raptors | 90-102 | Loss | -106 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
The new Wizards seem to be the difference for them this season — Spencer Dinwiddie, Kyle Kuzma, and Montrezl Harrell provide them with the talent and depth that Washington’s been devoid of for several years. Perhaps it’s partly matchups, firefighting, and lack of production, but coach Nick Nurse’s bench rotation has been wildly inconsistent. He is clearly searching for what would work, but he’s still throwing things at the wall a quarter into the season. |
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12-05-21 | Jazz v. Cavs UNDER 212.5 | Top | 109-108 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 2 m | Show |
In the Cavaliers last 10 games, they are 5-5, averaging 104.4 points, 46.9 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 101.1 points per game. |
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12-04-21 | Spurs v. Warriors -9.5 | Top | 112-107 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 25 m | Show |
The basketball world’s 2-year reprieve from the dominance of the Golden State Warriors appears to have reached its conclusion early on in the 2021-2022 campaign. After nearly sneaking into the playoffs last season as the lower seed no one wants to play against when April rolls around, they”ve come back with a few tweaks. Last year’s success was largely built on one of the league’s best defenses (a top 5 unit) and the ridiculous offensive prowess of scoring champion Stephen Curry, who went on a tear after the All Star Break. That prowess was able to cover up a lot of Golden State’s deficiencies on the offensive end, where they finished just 20th in offensive rating. This year, the defense is just as good, while the offense is once again humming at the level fan’s became accustomed to during their 5-year dominance over the Western Conference. At 19-3, they have the make-up of a team that can make a deep run in the playoffs. |
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12-04-21 | Bulls v. Nets OVER 219.5 | 111-107 | Loss | -114 | 12 h 48 m | Show | |
The Bulls need to be just as spirited tonight as they were in Thursday's win over the Knicks. The Bulls jumped on the Knicks in the first quarter, squandered a 21-point lead but made just enough plays down the stretch to come away with a win. Coaches always preach of playing 48 minutes of basketball and that's exactly what the Bulls will need to do tonight. The Nets lost Joe Harris for four-to-eight weeks after undergoing ankle surgery this week. Kyrie Irving remains ineligible to play for refusing vaccination for Covid-19. |
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12-04-21 | Heat v. Bucks -5.5 | Top | 102-124 | Win | 100 | 12 h 59 m | Show |
In game one between these two teams on opening night, the Heat lit up Milwaukee for 137 points. This time, Erick Spoelstra’s team will be without Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo for their encounter with the Milwaukee Bucks. They are unlikely to reproduce the same scoring barrage without two of their best players for the rematch. It’ll be a tough matchup for the Miami Heat on the road against the resurgent home team. |
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12-03-21 | Pelicans v. Mavs OVER 216 | 107-91 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 34 m | Show | |
The Pelicans still have a lot of work to do, but they are getting better even without Zion Williamson. Their second victory against the Clippers in 11 days gave them a 2-1 record on a Western road trip. They have won three of four games after winning just three of their first 19. Jonas Valanciunas has taken on a bigger role than anticipated in his first season with New Orleans. He has been given a ton of playing time with the aforementioned Zion recovering from foot surgery and Brandon Ingram missing seven games. He set a career-high with 39 points on 7 of 8 from downtown earlier in the week. On the season, he’s averaging 19.3 points and 12.4 rebounds on a robust 51.2% shooting. |
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12-03-21 | 76ers v. Hawks UNDER 216.5 | 98-96 | Win | 100 | 6 h 26 m | Show | |
Moreover, in the 76ers’ 88-87 road loss versus the Celtics on Wednesday, guard Seth Curry scored a team-high 17 points in 36 minutes on the court. Shake Milton ended his performance with 16 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 22 minutes played, too. In this low-scoring affair, the teams were identical statistically. However, one big game-changer was perimeter defense. Philadelphia allowed Boston to sink 11 three-pointers. In addition to their slacking defensive performances, the 76ers shot 33-for-89 (37.1%) from the floor and 8-for-31 (25.8%) from behind the arc. The team certainly could have used Ben Simmons this season, but that’s one can of worms the fans want remained sealed. Anyways, after this loss, the Sixers are 5-5 at home, 6-6 away and 8-4 ATS on the road this season. |
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12-03-21 | 76ers v. Hawks -2 | Top | 98-96 | Loss | -104 | 7 h 41 m | Show |
The Hawks have the second-highest offensive rating in the league (112.4) and the second-highest three-point percentage (37.4%). When the offense plays with pace, they are a free-flowing and fun team to watch. |
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12-02-21 | Thunder v. Grizzlies -9.5 | Top | 79-152 | Win | 100 | 5 h 21 m | Show |
The Memphis Grizzlies are entering an important stretch beginning Thursday — no, I’m not talking about more games without Ja Morant, I’m talking about December. During the 12th month of the year, the Grizzlies play 14 of their 16 games against Western Conference teams. That means this month is huge as far as positioning in the conference. In the team’s first two games without Ja, it’s been so far so good. The team is 2-0 after picking up a nice win on the road in Toronto on Tuesday night. If the Grizz are going to stay afloat while their superstar is on the shelf, then they have to beat the teams they are better than. I know that should go without saying, but we have seen the Grizzlies underachieve against teams they are more talented then. |
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12-02-21 | Bucks -4 v. Raptors | 93-97 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 14 m | Show | |
The Bucks are still riding high, having won 8 straight contests and catapulting themselves into a three-way tie for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference (alongside the Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls). They remain 1.5 games behind the East-leading Brooklyn Nets, and Milwaukee’s upcoming schedule is a relatively light stretch. Over this 8-game win streak, the Bucks have rediscovered their old habits. Statistically, they’re performing up to the level we expected them to (6th in Offensive Rating, 2nd in Defensive Rating, 2nd in Net Rating), and it’s no surprise that the streak coincides with the return of Khris Middleton. |
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12-02-21 | Bucks v. Raptors OVER 215.5 | Top | 93-97 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 21 m | Show |
The Bucks are still riding high, having won 8 straight contests and catapulting themselves into a three-way tie for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference (alongside the Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls). They remain 1.5 games behind the East-leading Brooklyn Nets, and Milwaukee’s upcoming schedule is a relatively light stretch. Over this 8-game win streak, the Bucks have rediscovered their old habits. Statistically, they’re performing up to the level we expected them to (6th in Offensive Rating, 2nd in Defensive Rating, 2nd in Net Rating), and it’s no surprise that the streak coincides with the return of Khris Middleton. |
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12-01-21 | Mavs -2.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 139-107 | Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show |
The Mavericks come in after a 18-pt beatdown against Cleveland, but remember, we never get too high or low off of what we just saw; especially with current form saying that the Mavericks are playing well on the road with four ATS covers in their last five games. The Pelicans have lost 16 of 25 SU. |