12-01-21 |
76ers v. Celtics OVER 206 |
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87-88 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 2 m |
Show
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Neither team comes in off of games that would make you think that this will cash an over ticket but the public has pushed this game down into the sweet spot that Dana was looking for. Despite the injuries, watch for the 76ers to start finding some chemistry on the offensive end now they're getting healthy.
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12-01-21 |
Wolves v. Wizards -4 |
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107-115 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 60 m |
Show
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The Wizards are fresh off a 116-99 loss against one of the worst teams in the league — the San Antonio Spurs. In that Monday night game, all five starters scored in double-figures and Bradley Beal led all players with 18 points and 8 assists despite his struggle to knock down shots. The Wizards star went 8-for-21 from the field (38.1%) and 1-for-5 from beyond the arc (20%), which are well below his season averages. Don't expect Washington to be that bad again. they have never played well in an Antonio so let's put that game aside for a team that has been one of the league's pleasant surprises.
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11-30-21 |
Warriors +2.5 v. Suns |
Top |
96-104 |
Loss |
-110 |
17 h 36 m |
Show
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The Warriors are playing as if their five-year dynastic run never ended. They’re first in the NBA in defensive rating (points allowed per 100 possessions) and second in offensive rating. In all, they’re outscoring their opponents by nearly 14 points per game. They’re a juggernaut. All while Klay Thompson and James Wiseman sit on the bench, awaiting returns from injury.
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11-29-21 |
Pacers v. Wolves UNDER 217.5 |
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98-100 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 10 m |
Show
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This has been an over series of late, but the UNDER has cashed 9 of the Pacrs last 13 games and 8 of 9 on the road. The UNDER is 22-6 when the Timberwolves are a favorite over their last 28 games.
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11-28-21 |
Celtics +1.5 v. Raptors |
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109-97 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 17 m |
Show
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The Raptors are coming back from a 2-4 road trip, and like in most sports, I'll look to go against a team on the first game of a homestand. The Raptors have been terrible at home with a 2-6 record so it's not like the home crowd has ever given them a boost this season.
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11-27-21 |
Wolves v. 76ers -5 |
Top |
121-120 |
Loss |
-107 |
5 h 44 m |
Show
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Philadelphia has defeated the Wolves in eight consecutive meetings, now narrowly leading the all-time series 31-29. There is optimism Joel Embiid can return to the team. He has missed nine games in a row after testing positive for COVID-19. He has not played since Nov. 6 in a win over the Chicago Bulls, and the Sixers have missed their star big man. The return of Embiid would do so much for Philadelphia, and it would help young guard Tyrese Maxey get the Sixers moving in the right direction again.
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11-26-21 |
Wolves v. Hornets -2 |
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115-133 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 56 m |
Show
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The Hornets have been electric on offense this season, averaging 112.2 points per game (ranked 3rd) on 45% shooting. Charlotte is stacked with talent, so anticipate those defensive numbers to improve as the season progresses. I anticipate this game being close so make sure to buy that extra half point to get off a 2.5.
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11-24-21 |
Wizards v. Pelicans UNDER 211 |
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102-127 |
Loss |
-109 |
8 h 53 m |
Show
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The 11-6 Washington Wizards have been one of the surprising, delightful teams of the 2021-22 season thus far. They found a way to turn Russell Westbrook into numerous veteran cogs that fit around All-Star Bradley Beal like a glove. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans are 3-16, fans are clamoring for an injury update about Zion Williamson, and our returns from the offseason are less than inspiring. Tomas Satoransky, really? Garrett Temple, despite being from Louisiana, remains a combination of unknown and unwanted. Youngsters like Kira Lewis Jr. and Jaxson Hayes are getting minutes, but to what end? Will (or SHOULD) any of the above names be on the roster next year?
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11-23-21 |
Heat -10 v. Pistons |
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100-92 |
Loss |
-103 |
8 h 42 m |
Show
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The top story for the Pistons pertains to the league office suspending center Isaiah Stewart for two games over his altercation with Lakers forward LeBron James. This event occurred during the third quarter of the Lakers’ 121-116 win. Stewart received his suspension for “escalating an on-court altercation by repeatedly and aggressively pursuing Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in an unsportsmanlike manner.” Likewise, James was also issued a one-game suspension.
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11-22-21 |
Pacers v. Bulls UNDER 209 |
Top |
109-77 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 51 m |
Show
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Head coach Rick Carlisle was very disappointed with his starters in the Indiana Pacers’ loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Only Malcolm Brogdon finished in double-figure scoring after Carlisle benched them for most of the second half of the game. The battle only got close because of the defense, energy and hustle of the second stringers.
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11-21-21 |
Knicks v. Bulls UNDER 211.5 |
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103-109 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 28 m |
Show
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Fresh off of a successful 3-2 West Coast swing, the Bulls return to the United Center for two games in two nights before once again hitting the road. The Bulls understand they'll be in for a grind-it-out game against the Knicks who are out of sync since a 5-1 start. Despite the win, the Knicks struggled Saturday against the lowly Rockets who fell to 0-10 on the road and 1-15 on the season. It was a physically demanding game for both teams; a game that saw Mitchell Robinson exit in the second half with a nose injury.
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11-20-21 |
76ers v. Blazers -6 |
|
111-118 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 14 m |
Show
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It's payback time for the Blazers after losing at Philadelphia earlier this month. The oddsmakers number on this is begging for people to take Philly but this is why you pay for experience. It's the little things that handicappers miss, like the fact that the Blazers were able to get a rare practice in before this match-up to specifically work on the Sixers. Blazers pull away late.
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11-19-21 |
Thunder v. Bucks -12.5 |
Top |
89-96 |
Loss |
-120 |
14 h 36 m |
Show
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When Milwaukee has won this season they've crushed their opponents and the Thunder figure to be a team that the Bucks are going to handle. The opposite is true for the Thunder who have been good in spots but still lose by an average of 17 points. This one is an easy winner.
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11-18-21 |
Spurs v. Wolves -2 |
Top |
90-115 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 55 m |
Show
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Minnesota is home to one of the highest-scoring trios in the NBA as Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, and D’Angelo Russell have combined for precisely 64.0 points per game this season. Towns and Russell have garnered a couple of All-Star nods early into their careers. And Edwards already looks the part of a future go-to option after going first overall in the 2020 Draft and putting together a stellar rookie campaign.
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11-17-21 |
Bulls +2.5 v. Blazers |
|
107-112 |
Loss |
-104 |
14 h 57 m |
Show
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The Chicago Bulls aim to extend the winning streak to three games by beating the Portland Trail Blazers in Moda Center tonight. Billy Donovan’s guys are arguably the hottest topic in the NBA because nobody expected them to have such a strong campaign start. They are 10-4 and play pretty well, even though they lack Nikola Vucevic, the starting center. On the other side, the Trail Blazers are mediocre, close to a .500-mark, but without anything that might give them hope of improvement in the near future.
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11-16-21 |
76ers v. Jazz -8.5 |
Top |
85-120 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 18 m |
Show
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The 76ers are currently a pandemic within a pandemic it seems like. They are now sixth in the Eastern Conference with a record of eight wins and six losses with four of them coming from their last five games. The Jazz are tied for second in the league for points differential with +6.6 points. The team averages 110.2 points per game shooting 45.45 from the field and 32.1% from three. Utah blows out the Sixers tonight.
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11-15-21 |
Rockets v. Grizzlies UNDER 219.5 |
|
102-136 |
Loss |
-105 |
10 h 60 m |
Show
|
Garrison Matthews and Daishen Nix are on assignment to the Rockets' G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Meanwhile, John Wall has not played a single game this season despite being healthy. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Rockets and Wall have a mutual agreement about not letting him play this season. The Rockets are trying to trade Wall and his huge contract, while the former All-Star is helping the young team by not playing and acting as a mentor. This Rockets team is an absolute disaster and can't be relied on to come close to the triple digit mark that we would need to lose this wager.
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11-14-21 |
Spurs v. Lakers -2.5 |
|
106-114 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 53 m |
Show
|
The off-season trade for Russell Westbrook, which was maligned by many and raised reasonable questions regarding fit when it happened, has at least given Los Angeles a ball handler that can run the offense while James is sidelined. How that tandem will operate when James comes back remains to be seen, but the Lakers are hoping that Westbrook and Anthony Davis can keep the ship afloat long enough for the King to return.
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11-13-21 |
Heat +7 v. Jazz |
|
111-105 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 54 m |
Show
|
This is the second time the Heat and Jazz have met this season, with the Heat winning 118-115 in the first matchup on Nov. 6 at the FTX Arena. Tyler Herro scored 29 points for Miami, while Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 37 points. So far the Heat are winless during their six-game West Coast trip, one that concludes Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fortunately, the Heat have upgraded Jimmy Butler’s status to questionable for today’s game. The Jazz suffered their first home loss of the season against the Indiana Pacers in their last game, with Rudy Gobert, Joe Ingles, and Donovan Mitchell all ejected after a scuffle between Gobert and Pacers center Myles Turner with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Gobert and Ingles were fined but not suspended and will be available for today’s game.
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11-12-21 |
Wolves v. Lakers -3 |
|
107-83 |
Loss |
-110 |
18 h 4 m |
Show
|
The young Wolves come in as losers of their last seven games with only the Thunder, Magic, Rockets, Pistons, and Pelicans ranking below them in net rating up to this point. Despite their injury-related limitations, though, it would really behoove the Lakers to win on Friday given the upcoming schedule. The Timberwolves have been very, very, VERY bad as of late. Sure, nothing is guaranteed with this rollercoaster of a Lakers team. But hopefully they really turned the page after their loss against the Trail Blazers, and can continue down a path of taking care of business until the reinforcements arrive.
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11-11-21 |
Heat v. Clippers -2.5 |
Top |
109-112 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 16 m |
Show
|
Ty Lue’s Clippers will look to break down Miami’s defense in ways they’ve broken down other teams. Luke Kennard and Nicolas Batum will aim to light it up from beyond the arc; they have helped the Clippers sit at fourth in the league for three-pointers made per game. When their threes start falling and space starts to open up, the Clippers will have more than enough weapons to play havoc with the Heat. Batum and Terance Mann have been reliable secondary offensive threats when they find space near the rim and finish with exhilarating dunks or, in the case of Mann, revitalizing and-ones. Let’s not forget George, who has been doing it all for the Clippers regardless of the number of defenders on him.
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11-10-21 |
Kings v. Spurs UNDER 224 |
Top |
117-136 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 26 m |
Show
|
San Antonio owns the third-lowest foul rate in the league (17.1 PF), which has resulted in them sending their opponent to the line just 12.7 times per game this season. Playing disciplined defense has always been a hallmark of the Spurs throughout the Gregg Popovich era and despite their record we can still rely on them to be a good defensive team.
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11-09-21 |
Hawks v. Jazz UNDER 221.5 |
Top |
98-110 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 12 m |
Show
|
Utah’s 6-1 record is every bit as impressive as their play early into the season. Coach Quin Snyder’s team ranks in the top 5 of most statistical categories on both ends of the floor. They stifle opponents on defense and can match any team’s firepower on offense. Look for the defense to carry the Jazz tonight.
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11-08-21 |
Hawks v. Warriors UNDER 222 |
Top |
113-127 |
Loss |
-110 |
18 h 49 m |
Show
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The Golden State Warriors are fresh off of last night’s 120-107 smackdown of the Houston Rockets, but now a much more dangerous opponent is coming to town. The Atlanta Hawks, last year’s Eastern Conference finalist and the team that maybe ended Ben Simmons career, will be the Dubs’ foe on the second night of a back-to-back. The Hawks are 4-6 right now and looking to get on track after taking a loss to the Phoenix Suns in their last game. In that game alleged Stephen Curry clone Trae Young scored 31 points with 13 assists, but couldn’t get his team over the hump. He’ll have to deal with Golden State’s vaunted defense, currently ranked #1 in the NBA in defensive efficiency. Curry is playing arguably the best defense of his career.
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11-07-21 |
Rockets v. Warriors OVER 220 |
Top |
107-120 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 41 m |
Show
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The OVER is 6-1 when the Rockets are playing their second of back to back games, and 9-3 on the road against teams with a winning home record. There are many other trends that point to the UNDER but we're not falling for plays based on history.
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11-06-21 |
Hawks v. Suns UNDER 225 |
Top |
117-121 |
Loss |
-115 |
16 h 8 m |
Show
|
Against the Jazz, the Atlanta team shot at an abysmal rate from three with only 25% of their attempts converted missing 21 of the 28 attempts taken. Trae Young had 21 points with four rebounds and seven assists going 0-4 beyond the arc and only making eight of all 20 attempts. Collins, Hunter and Capela had a combined total of 40 points and the rest had below 10 points each. I need to see more consistency from the Hawks on the offensive side of the court but I do think they'll play much better on defense than they did against Utah.
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11-05-21 |
Spurs -3.5 v. Magic |
Top |
102-89 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 26 m |
Show
|
San Antonio will be looking to stop another losing streak when it travels to Orlando on Friday night. The Spurs are on their second losing skid of the young season, having lost six of their first eight games. Orlando has been even worse, dropping seven of its first nine games to open the season. San Antonio picked up a 123-97 victory when these teams met in their season opener on Oct. 20.
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11-04-21 |
Celtics v. Heat -7 |
Top |
95-78 |
Loss |
-106 |
15 h 28 m |
Show
|
Miami will look to Tyler Herro to continue scoring off the bench. The 21-year old seems to have the hot hand after recording his third consecutive 20+ point outing in the Heat's most recent game. Doing an absolute number on the second unit of most teams. Herro is making a strong case as a candidate for the Most Improved Player award early in the season. The Miami Heat may also see some significant minutes from Dewayne Dedmon and Markieff Morris to support their superstar big man.
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11-03-21 |
Blazers -3.5 v. Cavs |
Top |
104-107 |
Loss |
-110 |
13 h 35 m |
Show
|
The Cavaliers won’t pose the same challenges that Philadelphia and Charlotte have on this trip. They have two of the best offenses in basketball. Cleveland, on the other hand, sits at 20th in the NBA in offensive rating (104.5) and 22nd in true shooting percentage (53.6%), and they will be without Kevin Love.
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11-02-21 |
Kings v. Jazz UNDER 220 |
Top |
113-119 |
Loss |
-103 |
14 h 29 m |
Show
|
Utah is one of the best defensive teams in the league, giving up 98.3 points per game. They gave up 95 points in their last game against Milwaukee. The Kings have been disappointing from the three-point line. As a team, they are shooting 31.7% from downtown by landing 11.8 out of their 37.3 shots per game. In comparison, the Sacramento Kings opponents managed to maintain 32.9% from the three-point line. If this game goes under it will be because there was very little defense in the paint.
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11-01-21 |
Magic v. Wolves UNDER 216.5 |
Top |
115-97 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 45 m |
Show
|
The Magic aren’t releasing much information regarding the progress of several key players on the injured list. According to Jack Robbins of the Athletic, this lack of transparency of the Magic is irking many fans. Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac, and Chuma Okeke haven’t played a single game this season because of injuries. The Magic hasn’t given any timetable for all of them, which comes as a surprise to their fans. Fultz and Isaac are still recovering from knee injuries. Meanwhile, Okeke hasn’t played a single game this season due to a bone bruise in his hip.
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10-31-21 |
Jazz v. Bucks +1 |
Top |
107-95 |
Loss |
-100 |
15 h 44 m |
Show
|
Giannis Antetokounmpo has continued his torrid pace after hoisting the NBA title last season. The Greek Legend is averaging 27.6 points, 11 rebounds, and an impressive 6.6 dimes so far this season. He had a phenomenal game vs. the T-Wolves with 40 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks, and three triples two days ago. It's the fourth time Antetokounmpo has recorded at least 40 points, 15 boards, and five assists in a game, tying him with Larry Bird for the second-most such games -- Russell Westbrook has the most with five.
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10-30-21 |
Magic v. Pistons -5 |
Top |
103-110 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 28 m |
Show
|
The rebuilding Magic come into this matchup losing four of their first five games to start the season. They’ve been struggling immensely on the defensive end, which was expected with their young backcourt. They currently rank last in the NBA in defensive and net rating through five games. Rookie Jalen Suggs, who had eight points and five assists against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, is shooting 29% (18 for 63) after five games. It’s going to take the rookie some time learning the ropes at the point guard position, which is always a long curve for new players. Forward Chuma Okeke (hip), G Michael Carter-Williams (ankle), and G E'Twaun Moore (knee) have yet to play in the regular season, though none of the injuries is considered long-term. Getting healthy and rebuilding their core is key for them this season and in the coming years.
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10-29-21 |
Clippers v. Blazers -2.5 |
Top |
92-111 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 21 m |
Show
|
At some point this season the Portland Trail Blazers will put together back-to-back strong performances and win consecutive games. No better time than the present given that the LA Clippers come to town for a Friday night game just a few days after handing the Blazers an embarrassing 116-86 loss Monday in California. Two nights later, the Blazers won 116-96 over Memphis (2-2). That’s a 50-point swing from the loss to the Clippers to the win over the Grizzlies. As for the Clippers, they followed up their performance against the Blazers by losing 92-79 at home to Cleveland (3-2). Blazers get revenge
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10-28-21 |
Jazz -9 v. Rockets |
Top |
122-91 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 59 m |
Show
|
The Utah Jazz has regained their dominance in the league. So far, they’ve won all three of their games by an average of 14 points. Their biggest win came in last game against the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokic, the reigning MVP, had an injury scare in the first half and did not play in the second. After coach Mike Malone advised his talisman to leave the court, this happened. The game featured 30 lead changes and 12 ties, but the Jazz ultimately won. Rudy Gobert is averaging 18.7 points and a ridiculous 19 rebounds per game thus far, but his block average is only 0.7 per game. Jordan Clarkson is proving his worth as the league’s best bench player, averaging 17.3 points on a 50% effective field goal percentage. Mike Conley was a big part of the Utah Jazz’s playoff push in 2021, and he’s back to full strength now. He’s averaging 14.0 points per game on 44 percent three-point shooting.
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10-27-21 |
Wizards v. Celtics -4.5 |
Top |
116-107 |
Loss |
-105 |
16 h 31 m |
Show
|
Washington will have their work cut out for them with the Celtics, who have won their last two games. First, they’ll have to slow down Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, who combined for 71 points in their Monday night game against the Hornets. Another player to keep an eye on is Dennis Schröder. The guard seems to be finding his way on his new team and his recent performances are proof of progress being made. Last game, Schröder put up a season-high 23 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. The Celtics will certainly have the Wizards moving fast to the backcourt so lets see if their legs are ready.
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10-26-21 |
Nuggets v. Jazz -7 |
Top |
110-122 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 40 m |
Show
|
The Nuggets are scoring an average of 106.0 points per game which is 21st in the league, while shooting 52.1% overall and 37.7% from downtown. Jokic Is the scoring leader for Denver with an average of 29.5 points per game and the center is shooting 65.9% overall and 37.5% from behind the line. Will Barton is Denver's dish-king with a team-high 5.5 assists per game and Barton is also the second-leading scorer with an average of 16.0 points per game. Denver has been careless with the ball as the Nuggets are averaging 19.0 turnovers per game.
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10-25-21 |
Pelicans v. Wolves -5.5 |
|
107-98 |
Loss |
-108 |
16 h 51 m |
Show
|
We’ve seen this dating back to the preseason where New Orleans simply can’t make the shots needed to get off to a fast start. A deficit later follows, several attempts at a comeback are presented, but it ultimately ends up being not enough. With a bench that’s struggling, the Pelicans will need to get into a good rhythm offensively early. They can’t afford to be facing another second quarter trailing, depending on a bench that has so far been nonexistent.
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10-24-21 |
Warriors v. Kings UNDER 232.5 |
Top |
119-107 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 8 m |
Show
|
The under in this series has cashed tickets in 9 of the last 13 meetings, while the under is 41-20 in the Warriors last 61 games when playing against teams with a losing home record.
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10-23-21 |
Pistons v. Bulls -8 |
Top |
82-97 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 36 m |
Show
|
The Chicago Bulls have completely revamped their roster around shooting guard Zach LaVine. Looking at last season, he averaged 27.4 points, five rebounds, 4.9 assists, 0.5 blocks, and 0.8 steals in 35.1 minutes per game. He shot the ball well and should get better looks now as he shot 50.7 percent from the floor, 41.9 percent from three-point range, and 84.9 percent from the charity stripe. In his last game against the Detroit Pistons, he played 35 minutes and had 34 points, seven rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block. If LaVine can figure out how to be a team player and be content with less touches, this team has the potential to be special.
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10-22-21 |
Jazz v. Kings OVER 225.5 |
Top |
110-101 |
Loss |
-110 |
17 h 19 m |
Show
|
The Kings have returned to their high-octane, quick-moving style of basketball that has served them well in the last few seasons. They opened their new campaign with a 124-121 win against the Portland Trail Blazers on opening night. Harrison Barnes had an excellent night, with 36 points to lead the scoring. He had a career-high eight treys. De'Aaron Fox managed 27 points while Richaun Holmes had a double-double of 21 points and 11 boards. The Kings will push the pace so we know that the game will be played with an over tempo. I think the Kings get Utah into a track meet because they can't win a defensive struggle.
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10-21-21 |
Bucks v. Heat OVER 223.5 |
Top |
95-137 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 51 m |
Show
|
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks did not let their ring ceremony get in the way as they easily handled the Nets at home 127-104 on opening night. In his first game since scoring 50 points in a title-clinching Game 6 NBA Finals victory over the Phoenix Suns, Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists. Khris Middleton and Pat Connaughton each added 20 points to help the Bucks withstand the loss of Jrue Holiday, who sat out the second half with a bruised right heel after scoring 12 points. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said MRI results on Holiday were encouraging. His status for this game remains questionable
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10-20-21 |
Celtics +2 v. Knicks |
Top |
134-138 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 6 m |
Show
|
The Boston Celtics have a solid team behind small forward Jayson Tatum. Looking at his numbers from last season, he finished with 26.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 0.5 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game in 35.8 minutes. Tatum needs to shoot a little better as he finished shooting 45.9 percent from the field, 38.6 percent from beyond the arc, and 86.8 percent from the charity stripe. He’s going to need to step up even more as they are trying to remain competitive in the East without as much help.
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10-19-21 |
Warriors v. Lakers -152 |
Top |
121-114 |
Loss |
-152 |
17 h 23 m |
Show
|
Stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are once again back for the Los Angeles Lakers but key additions to the roster could help lead Los Angeles to its second NBA title in the last three seasons. Triple double master Russell Westbrook and veteran sharpshooter Carmelo Anthony give instant offense and plenty of rebounding and assists to the Lakers, but more importantly, take much of the scoring and rebounding load off the shoulders of James and Davis.
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10-08-21 |
Lakers v. Warriors -3 |
Top |
114-121 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 45 m |
Show
|
The Warriors have had a far different preseason than the Lakers so far, as they’ve not only won both of their games, but they’ve also been playing all of their players (at least for the most part). While Frank Vogel has held LeBron James and Russell Westbrook out of both of their games, Curry has played in both contests for the Warriors. He’s averaging 13.5 points per game (in 17.4 minutes), and has gone 7-14 on 3-point attempts, because of course he has.
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10-08-21 |
Pelicans +8 v. Bulls |
Top |
85-121 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 50 m |
Show
|
Despite this game not counting towards the 2021-22 regular season standings, the Pelicans versus the Bulls is going to be fun entertainment tonight. However, there’s no denying the fact that emotions have been ratcheted up across the local viewing area because of one questionably written article.
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10-06-21 |
Jazz v. Mavs -2.5 |
Top |
101-111 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 31 m |
Show
|
While two-time All-Star Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis provided plenty of optimism for the upcoming season in Sunday's scrimmage, expect Dallas to be cautious with their stars throughout the preseason slate. Doncic and Porzingis will play the first half vs. Utah, per the plan, and all of their minutes will be with each other.
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10-06-21 |
Spurs -2.5 v. Pistons |
Top |
105-115 |
Loss |
-107 |
3 h 9 m |
Show
|
The Spurs will now hit the road for the first time in more than four months after blowing out the understaffed Utah Jazz in a phenomenal preseason opener on Monday. San Antonio thrived behind a new-look run-and-gun brand of basketball, befitting one of the youngest rosters in the NBA. And hopefully, their suffocating defense travels with them to Detroit as they take on a hobbled Eastern Conference bottom-dweller.
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07-20-21 |
Suns v. Bucks OVER 222 |
|
98-105 |
Loss |
-101 |
10 h 30 m |
Show
|
The Suns were a top-10 defense this season, but they allowed Milwaukee to shoot 57% and 14-of-28 from beyond the arc on their home floor. If they allow the Bucks to shoot over 50% from the floor and the three-point line again, the Suns will be heading to the golf course (and Tokyo).
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07-20-21 |
Suns +5 v. Bucks |
Top |
98-105 |
Loss |
-108 |
10 h 34 m |
Show
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The Suns were a top-10 defense this season, but they allowed Milwaukee to shoot 57% and 14-of-28 from beyond the arc on their home floor. If they allow the Bucks to shoot over 50% from the floor and the three-point line again, the Suns will be heading to the golf course (and Tokyo). Expect them to be much better tonight.
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07-17-21 |
Bucks v. Suns OVER 218.5 |
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123-119 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 32 m |
Show
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Chris Paul, on Wednesday, wasn’t as aggressive scoring the ball as he normally is, especially when attacking opposing big men in mismatches. If that part of his game is compromised a bit by whatever is going on with him, the next step is him continuing his role as the primary conductor of the Suns’ ball movement. He assisted five of the Suns’ seven 3s on Wednesday and can still generate those with the amount of attention his actions draw. The Suns won't be as sloppy as they were in Game four.
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07-17-21 |
Bucks v. Suns -3.5 |
Top |
123-119 |
Loss |
-108 |
11 h 34 m |
Show
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Is a rugged, physical team that crashes the glass and forces mistakes just the wrong matchup for Phoenix? Or was this a case of some uncharacteristic Suns performances in the last two matchups? It’s hard to believe it’s not the latter given what the Suns have made their identity under head coach Monty Williams and general manager James Jones. Jones assembled an intelligent, hard-working group of guys that would be perfect for Williams to mold into the culture they wanted to establish for the organization. Seventeen turnovers marked only the second time the Suns reached that number in the postseason, the first occurrence since Game 3 of the first round. In the regular season, the Suns were seventh-best in the league in the number of possessions they turned over.
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07-14-21 |
Suns v. Bucks -4.5 |
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103-109 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 53 m |
Show
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Antetokounmpo dominated in Games 2 and as he recorded at least 40 points and 10 rebounds in each game He needs to stay aggressive despite any struggles from the foul line, limit his jump shot attempts, and put pressure on the rim as much as possible. If he can get Deandre Ayton in foul trouble again like he did in Game 3, the Bucks will be in a great spot.
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07-14-21 |
Suns v. Bucks OVER 220.5 |
Top |
103-109 |
Loss |
-109 |
6 h 56 m |
Show
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Antetokounmpo dominated in Games 2 and as he recorded at least 40 points and 10 rebounds in each game He needs to stay aggressive despite any struggles from the foul line, limit his jump shot attempts, and put pressure on the rim as much as possible. If he can get Deandre Ayton in foul trouble again like he did in Game 3, the Bucks will be in a great spot.
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07-11-21 |
Suns v. Bucks OVER 221.5 |
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100-120 |
Loss |
-104 |
5 h 20 m |
Show
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Without DiVincenzo available, the Bucks’ defense will always have at least one player whom Paul or Booker can attack, and they must continue scoring efficiently. Booker went just one of eight from beyond the arc in Game 1, but he made seven of 13 two-pointers and made all 10 of his free throws to score 27 points. Booker’s three-point shooting bounced back in Game 2 as he made seven of 12 threes as he scored a team-high 31 points.
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07-11-21 |
Suns v. Bucks -4.5 |
Top |
100-120 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 25 m |
Show
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Obviously, you're going to get the Bucks best effort in this game. Antetokounmpo dominated in Game 2 as he scored a game-high 42 points, and he must have another big night in Game 3. He needs to stay aggressive despite any struggles from the foul line, limit his jumpshot attempts, and put pressure on the rim as much as possible. If he can get Deandre Ayton in foul trouble (easier said than done - he has yet to pick up five fouls in any postseason game), the Bucks will be in a great spot.
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07-08-21 |
Bucks v. Suns -4.5 |
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108-118 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 42 m |
Show
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If the Suns’ offense hopes to continue its success from Game 1, they need to continue staying a step ahead of the Bucks’ defense with excellent execution. The Suns consistently were ready for the Bucks’ defensive coverages and had counters ready to attack them. Expect Paul and Monty Williams to have the Suns prepared and continue making the right adjustments as they have all postseason long.
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07-08-21 |
Bucks v. Suns OVER 220.5 |
Top |
108-118 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 44 m |
Show
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It was a great sign that Antetokounmpo was back and looked healthy in Game 1.. However, if the Bucks win Game 2, they need him to be the best player on the court and take more than 11 shots. Despite his contribution the game still flew over the total. Antetokounmpo needs to stay aggressive despite any struggles from the foul line, limit his jump-shot attempts, and put pressure on the rim as much as possible. If he can get Deandre Ayton in foul trouble (easier said than done - he has yet to pick up five fouls in any postseason game), the Bucks will be in a great spot.
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07-06-21 |
Bucks v. Suns -6 |
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105-118 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 36 m |
Show
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The Bucks allowed the most long midrange shots in the NBA this season, and the Suns took the fourth-most of these shots. Overall in the midrange, the Bucks allowed the fourth-most shot attempts while the Suns took the sixth-most midrange shots (per Cleaning The Glass). The Bucks allowed the 11th-highest shooting percentage in both the long midrange and total midrange while the Suns shot the highest percentage in both the long midrange (46.6%) and all midrange shots (49.1% - via Cleaning The Glass).
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07-06-21 |
Bucks v. Suns OVER 219 |
Top |
105-118 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 39 m |
Show
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With Antetokounmpo unlikely to be at 100%, this significantly lowers the caliber of help defenders for the Bucks’ defense. Whether the Bucks choose to play a drop or switch more frequently as they did at the end of the Eastern Conference Finals, Paul should have opportunities to take advantage of this as he maneuvers into his patented mid-range jumpers (even if Holiday matches up against him defensively).
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07-03-21 |
Bucks v. Hawks -2.5 |
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118-107 |
Loss |
-110 |
16 h 58 m |
Show
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While the Bucks are preparing for life without Giannis, the Hawks are hopeful that their young star, Trae Young, will be back in the lineup. He remains questionable, which is better than the doubtful designation for Giannis and will surely at least give it a go in warmups with the season on the line. Thursday's game saw Bogdan Bogdanovic lead the way with 28 points, but with two other starts only scoring in single digits in 59 combined minutes, there was little the Hawks could do to replicate Young's scoring. While the Hawks need a better scoring output from the team as a whole, what they really need is the return of their most electric player in Young to test spread the floor and really test the Bucks' defensive resolve in game six.
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07-03-21 |
Bucks v. Hawks OVER 216 |
Top |
118-107 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 1 m |
Show
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One place where Milwaukee can make a difference is in the pace of the game, taking more shots per game. If they can get Atlanta playing in transition without Trae Young, they can also force some turnovers as well. It might be more difficult with Giannis, but the Bucks were the top team in the NBA in offensive rebounds, defensive rebounds, and total rebounds, and if they can crash the boards hard in game six, it'll generate second possessions and will allow them a better chance to stay in the game into the fourth.
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07-01-21 |
Hawks +2 v. Bucks |
Top |
112-123 |
Loss |
-102 |
13 h 41 m |
Show
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The Bucks open as two-point favorites with the status of Young and Capela up in the air, while that number will probably be higher if the Hawks starting point guard or center is ruled out for Game 5. If Young and Capela are ruled in, the Hawks might honestly wind up being the favorite for the first time all series, assuming Antetokounmpo ends up being ruled out. Take the bucket now but anticipate the stars playing for both.
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07-01-21 |
Hawks v. Bucks OVER 215.5 |
Top |
112-123 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 39 m |
Show
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Both teams may again be short-handed in Game 5. With a trip to the NBA Finals to play the Phoenix Suns on the line, both Milwaukee and Atlanta will need guys to step up more than ever. I've seen this before, both teams have injuries to their impact players and the public thinks that will hinder the offense.
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06-30-21 |
Suns v. Clippers +1 |
Top |
130-103 |
Loss |
-107 |
7 h 27 m |
Show
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The Clippers have covered five of their last six home games in the postseason, and are 6-1 ATS after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
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06-29-21 |
Bucks v. Hawks +7 |
Top |
88-110 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 40 m |
Show
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Trae Young set the tone for the Bucks vs Hawks series as he scored 48 points in Game 1 to lead his team to victory. His brilliant performance in Game 3 gave the Hawks hopes to take a 2-1 lead, but they were left unfulfilled after he rolled his ankles in the 3rd quarter, which took the game away from them. His availability for this game is reported as questionable, but the fighter that Trae is, you can expect him to make an appearance in Game 4. Don't fall in the trap that Young isn't 100% so I'll lay a huge number with the Bucks. Take the Hawks and the generous number.
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06-29-21 |
Bucks v. Hawks OVER 218 |
Top |
88-110 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 37 m |
Show
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Trae Young set the tone for the Bucks vs Hawks series as he scored 48 points in Game 1 to lead his team to victory. His brilliant performance in Game 3 gave the Hawks hopes to take a 2-1 lead, but they were left unfulfilled after he rolled his ankles in the 3rd quarter, which took the game away from them. His availability for this game is reported as questionable, but the fighter that Trae is, you can expect him to make an appearance in Game 4. Don't bet this TOTAL with the assumption that Young won't play or be less than 100%
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06-28-21 |
Clippers v. Suns UNDER 214.5 |
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116-102 |
Loss |
-110 |
15 h 16 m |
Show
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The Suns enter Game 5 now on a streak of 13 straight quarters without recording 30 points. In the 16 quarters of the second round against the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix reached that mark eight times, so this has been quite the offensive skid. The Clippers have done a terrific job making this happen. With constant switching and solid help bogging down a lot of possessions, the Suns’ ball rotations to create open three-pointers aren’t nearly as open as they have been previously.
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06-28-21 |
Clippers v. Suns -5.5 |
Top |
116-102 |
Loss |
-100 |
15 h 18 m |
Show
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It’s tough to look at Game 5 odds between the Clippers and Suns and feel confident in the Clippers to win. Paul George did a great job leading the team past the Jazz in the last round without Kawhi Leonard, but he looks to have lost some steam in the conference semifinals. They need an answer for the tight defense they’ve gotten from Phoenix lately, but I worry that the team is kind of at the end of its road. Reggie Jackson was incredibly inefficient in Game 4, despite scoring 20 points. Terance Mann has been awesome this postseason, but he and Paul George aren’t going to be enough to hang with the Suns by themselves. The Suns are playing better basketball than any team in the world right now (I know there are only four left playing). Chris Paul probably should have gotten more consideration for MVP because you can see the impact he’s had on this team.
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06-27-21 |
Bucks v. Hawks OVER 223.5 |
|
113-102 |
Loss |
-112 |
11 h 42 m |
Show
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The Hawks finished with 91 points in their last game, making 41.5 percent of their field goals and 25 percent of their three-pointers. You can bet that they will be much better at home in game three.
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06-27-21 |
Bucks v. Hawks +5 |
Top |
113-102 |
Loss |
-112 |
11 h 45 m |
Show
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You can bet that the Hawks won't shoot just over 41% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. I'm more than happy to take the generous overreaction from the oddsmakers.
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06-26-21 |
Suns v. Clippers OVER 218 |
|
84-80 |
Loss |
-105 |
9 h 11 m |
Show
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The OVER is 9-1 in the Suns last 10 games as road favorites and 25-12-1 in their last 38 overall. The OVER is 13-6 over the last 19 when the Clippers are an underdog.
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06-26-21 |
Suns -105 v. Clippers |
Top |
84-80 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 14 m |
Show
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The Clippers win one game and all of a sudden everyone is off the Suns. Phonix still has covered 8 of their last 10 overall and is 23-9 ATS after a loss. Meanwhile, the Clippers are just 3-8-1 ATS coming off a double-digit win.
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06-25-21 |
Hawks +8 v. Bucks |
Top |
91-125 |
Loss |
-103 |
6 h 30 m |
Show
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If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. That should be the mantra heading into Game 2 on Friday night. The Hawks need to continue to put Young in the pick-and-roll and let him go to work. Milwaukee looked sluggish on the floor as the burgeoning superstar point guard put defenders on “Dancing with the Stars: The Trae Young Edition.” His handles and ability to create openings off the dribble had the Bucks on their heels from start to finish.
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06-24-21 |
Suns v. Clippers +102 |
Top |
92-106 |
Win
|
102 |
7 h 10 m |
Show
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While the Suns won Game 1 as they shot over 40% on threes, they struggled from beyond the arc in Game 2 as they made just six of 26 threes (23.1%).
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06-24-21 |
Suns v. Clippers UNDER 222 |
Top |
92-106 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 6 m |
Show
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While the Suns won Game 1 as they shot over 40% on threes, they struggled from beyond the arc in Game 2 as they made just six of 26 threes (23.1%). If their shooting gets back on track (they have shot 37.5% on threes this postseason), they should win as Paul and Booker’s midrange game and Ayton’s advantage in the post will give them too much firepower for the shorthanded Clippers without Leonard.
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06-23-21 |
Hawks v. Bucks OVER 225.5 |
Top |
116-113 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 26 m |
Show
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The Hawks had success with a bigger lineup against the 76ers as Danilo Gallinari, John Collins, and Clint Capela played well together. Gallinari’s shotmaking, Collins’s hustle plays, and Capela’s screen-setting, rebounding, and defense were all big reasons why the Hawks are in the conference finals. Gallinari will have a tougher time against the Bucks’ defense, but more importantly, playing him will be challenging for the Hawks defensively. The Hawks would have to pick their poison with either Gallinari or Collins on Middleton or forcing Young to guard Holiday.
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06-23-21 |
Hawks +8.5 v. Bucks |
Top |
116-113 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 23 m |
Show
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While Jrue Holiday is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA, he is better against stronger and sturdier guards than he is quick and elusive ones, so Young must capitalize on his speed to get downhill as much as possible. While Brook Lopez and the Bucks play the NBA’s best drop-scheme defense, it’s still a drop, and Young should have opportunities to score from the midrange on floaters.
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06-22-21 |
Clippers v. Suns UNDER 223 |
|
103-104 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 26 m |
Show
|
After a high-scoring game one, you can bet that there will be defensive adjustments that will cash an UNDER ticket here. Both teams are among the best defensive teams in the league so we'll take advantage of the over-adjustment.
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06-22-21 |
Clippers +165 v. Suns |
Top |
103-104 |
Loss |
-100 |
7 h 29 m |
Show
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With Leonard remaining out, George and Jackson must continue leading the Clippers’ offense with their playmaking. George scored a team-high 34 points on 26 shots while making seven of 15 threes. George must be aggressive in getting the ball to the basket and not just settling for jumpers as he will need to put pressure on the Suns’ defense to set up open threes for his teammates. George has shown all season that he is one of the league’s most efficient scorers, but he must leverage his size advantage on the perimeter to create paint touches, especially when not guarded by Mikal Bridges.
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06-20-21 |
Hawks v. 76ers OVER 215.5 |
|
103-96 |
Loss |
-107 |
11 h 31 m |
Show
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The Atlanta Hawks have been a solid defense in the playoffs as they are sixth out of 16 teams allowing 105.8 points per game. In Game 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers, they gave up 104 points on 38-of-93 (40.9 percent) from the floor, 12-of-29 (41.4 percent) from three, and 23 free-throw attempts. If they can defend without fouling, it will be a great chance for the Atlanta Hawks to be eight wins away from the NBA Championship.
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06-20-21 |
Hawks +7 v. 76ers |
Top |
103-96 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 34 m |
Show
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The Atlanta Hawks have been a solid defense in the playoffs as they are sixth out of 16 teams allowing 105.8 points per game. In Game 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers, they gave up 104 points on 38-of-93 (40.9 percent) from the floor, 12-of-29 (41.4 percent) from three, and 23 free-throw attempts. If they can defend without fouling, it will be a great chance for the Atlanta Hawks to be eight wins away from the NBA Championship.
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06-20-21 |
Clippers v. Suns UNDER 221.5 |
Top |
114-120 |
Loss |
-106 |
6 h 1 m |
Show
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With all the unjuries and the fact that both teams are near the bottom in pace of play, this will be an easy UNDER.
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06-19-21 |
Bucks +109 v. Nets |
Top |
115-111 |
Win
|
109 |
7 h 48 m |
Show
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Things have obviously been simplified defensively for Milwaukee with Kyrie Irving gone and Harden clearly compromised with an injury. Throw as many bodies at Durant and make someone else beat you. The Bucks are the sixth-ranked team in defensive efficiency, and they have to continue to play like it on the road. They also have to be ready to weather the Durant storm that could come blowing through like Game 5. Antetokounmpo needs to continue attacking the rim regardless, which will ultimately set his teammates up for clean looks at the basket on the perimeter.
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06-18-21 |
Jazz -2 v. Clippers |
Top |
119-131 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 31 m |
Show
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The Jazz come into this contest 3rd in the league in scoring offense with 116.7 points per game this postseason. Utah is tied for 10th in rebounding by pulling down 42.3 boards per night while standing 14th by dishing out 19.7 assists a night. Utah is 10th in the league in scoring defense as they allow 116.4 points per contest. I'm more than happy to take advantage of the generous plus money.
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06-18-21 |
76ers v. Hawks UNDER 223 |
|
104-99 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 8 m |
Show
|
The play of Ben Simmons is becoming extremely frustrating to watch, as the All-Star point guard, who is currently under a 5-year $177 million contract, is becoming unplayable down the stretch due to his inability to make free-throws. Simmons went 1 for 5 from the free-throw line in Game 4 and didn't attempt any shots in the fourth quarter of that game. In Game 5, Simmons only attempted four shots from the floor in 38 minutes and went 4 for 14 from the charity stripe. Simmons is now shooting 25.7% from the free-throw line in the series. Tobias Harris, who has averaged 21.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in the playoffs, did not produce well in Wednesday's loss, finishing with four points and four rebounds, shooting 2 for 11 from the floor in 38 minutes.
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06-17-21 |
Nets +6 v. Bucks |
Top |
89-104 |
Loss |
-114 |
6 h 41 m |
Show
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After winning the third and fourth game of the series at home, the Milwaukee Bucks were favored on the road in Game 5, with Kyrie Irving out and the health of James Harden in question. Milwaukee looked like they would be too much for the Nets for the first half, but the second half told a different story, and Milwaukee had no answer for Kevin Durant.
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06-16-21 |
Hawks v. 76ers OVER 224 |
|
109-106 |
Loss |
-109 |
6 h 22 m |
Show
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Philadelphia leads all NBA playoff teams scoring an average of 121 ppg, shooting 51.6% from the field and 39.4% from three-point range. The team is also first with a +10.5 points differential. This will be a shootout.
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06-16-21 |
Hawks +7 v. 76ers |
Top |
109-106 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 26 m |
Show
|
Despite the offensive struggles on Monday, the Hawks' defense stepped up, holding the 76ers to just 38 points in the second half. Atlanta is now just two wins away from their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2015, and just their second-ever conference finals appearance since the franchise moved from St. Louis to Atlanta in 1968.
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06-15-21 |
Bucks v. Nets +3 |
Top |
108-114 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 2 m |
Show
|
The Milwaukee Bucks need to get more players involved offensively. Giannis Antetokounmpo is scoring an average of 26.6 points per game during the postseason and the Bucks need other players such as Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday and Bryn Forbes to step up and give them more offense. Middleton is shooting only 43% in the postseason, while Holiday is shooting 43.2%, but only 25.7% from long distance. Holiday is the leader in assists during the postseason with an average of 7.8 dishes per contest but the Bucks have also been careless with the ball turning it over at a rate of 13.8 miscues per contest. It looks like Harden will play for the Nets in this one.
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06-14-21 |
Jazz v. Clippers OVER 223.5 |
|
104-118 |
Loss |
-106 |
10 h 20 m |
Show
|
Utah won the first two games of the series but struggled defensively as they were blown out in Game 3 to snap their six-game postseason win streak. The Jazz shot 42.9% from the field, including 19 of 44 from three-point range, but allowed the Clippers to shoot 56.2% from the floor. Utah will be sharper tonight, at least on the offensive end.
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06-14-21 |
Jazz v. Clippers -4.5 |
Top |
104-118 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 43 m |
Show
|
Clippers fans wanted a signature performance from Paul George in Game 3, and they got exactly that. He shot 12 of 24 and 6 of 10 from the free-throw line to finish with 31 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal. That kind of line for the oft-struggling PG is important because when he’s making shots, the Jazz have to stretch out their defense a lot more. Kawhi Leonard also had a good game. He went 14 of 24 from the field (1 of 6 from deep) and ended the game with 34 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and a block. When he and George are doing things like combining for 65 points, things are much easier for the rest of the team.
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06-14-21 |
76ers v. Hawks OVER 225.5 |
|
100-103 |
Loss |
-104 |
14 h 18 m |
Show
|
Philadelphia leads all NBA playoff teams scoring an average of 123.6 ppg and shooting 52.6% from the field. The team is also second with a +12.2 points differential. Embiid leads the team with 28.9 ppg and has grabbed 8.2 rebounds, in the series followed by Tobias Harris with 23.9 ppg and a team-best 9.4 rebounds per contest. Point guard Ben Simmons has played a major role in the 76ers offense with 14.1 points, 8.8 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game. The 76ers are allowing 111.4 ppg and a 46.7% field goal percentage from opponents on the defensive end during the playoffs.
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06-14-21 |
76ers v. Hawks +149 |
Top |
100-103 |
Win
|
149 |
14 h 21 m |
Show
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This is a clear oversight by the bookmakers considering the 76ers game three win, was their first cover in Atlanta in seven games. They've dropped five straight ATS in the game after scoring 125 points. The Hawks have covered 20 of their last 27 home games.
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06-13-21 |
Suns -3 v. Nuggets |
Top |
125-118 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 18 m |
Show
|
The Suns showed no complacency in Game 3, jumping out to a 10 point lead after the first quarter. The Nuggets managed to cut the half-time lead to four points, but the Suns came out and continued to impose their will in the third quarter. The Suns shot 53.1% (43-81) from the floor and (12-26) from three-point range in the win. Devin Booker led the scoring with 28 points, followed by Chris Paul with 27. DeAndre Ayton grabbed a team-high 15 boards in the victory. Suns win this one and move on.
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06-13-21 |
Nets -2 v. Bucks |
Top |
96-107 |
Loss |
-100 |
3 h 32 m |
Show
|
Milwaukee attempts to level the series at 2-2 with a victory at home on Sunday. The Bucks used a slow-down offense and tough man-to-man defense to hold the high-scoring Nets to only 83 points in Game 3. Milwaukee shot only 37.8% overall against Brooklyn in Game 3 and was below 20% from 3. Milwaukee can't shoot like that again and expect to come out on top.
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06-12-21 |
Jazz v. Clippers -4.5 |
Top |
106-132 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 37 m |
Show
|
The Clippers have covered 4 of their last 5 games as a favorite, while the Jazz are a horrific 2-10 ATS against teams with a winning home record. This has to be the Clippers best effort or they're obviously done.
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06-12-21 |
Jazz v. Clippers UNDER 223 |
Top |
106-132 |
Loss |
-100 |
10 h 35 m |
Show
|
Utah has been strong on the boards as the Jazz are averaging 45.7 rebounds per game with 35.5 on the defensive end and 10.2 per game off the offensive glass. This leads to limited second-chance points which is an OVER killer.
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06-11-21 |
Suns +2 v. Nuggets |
|
116-102 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 32 m |
Show
|
The Phoenix defense continues to control games, as the Suns have held their opponents to 100 or fewer points in five of eight postseason games.
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06-11-21 |
Suns v. Nuggets OVER 222.5 |
Top |
116-102 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 42 m |
Show
|
The high-scoring Nuggets, who ended the regular season eighth in the NBA in points scored with an average of 115.1 points per game and are scoring an average 116.0 points per game during the postseason, must pick up there output or will be swept out of the playoffs by Phoenix. Denver’s head coach said his players played with no urgency and quit in Wednesday’s loss. Nikola Jokic, who earlier this week was named the NBA MVP, led Denver with 24 points and 13 rebounds. The Denver defense is giving up too much. The nuggets have allowed 115 points or more in 7 of 8 postseason games
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