06-11-21 |
Suns +2 v. Nuggets |
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116-102 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 32 m |
Show
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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
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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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06-11-21 |
76ers v. Hawks UNDER 224.5 |
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127-111 |
Loss |
-102 |
6 h 19 m |
Show
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Philadelphia leads all NBA playoff teams scoring an average of 123.1 ppg and shooting 51.9% from the field, but yet, we're only looking at a total of 224.5. The book are begging the public to take the over, we'll be on the winning side.
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06-11-21 |
76ers -1.5 v. Hawks |
Top |
127-111 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 15 m |
Show
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The 76ers came out of the gate strong on Wednesday, jumping out to an 18 point lead in the first quarter. While the Hawks pulled with-in two points at the half, Philly held on thanks to a strong fourth quarter. The 76ers shot 52.9% from the floor and 46.2% from beyond the arc in the win. The 76ers also won the turnover battle, only committing nine, compared to 18 for Atlanta.
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06-10-21 |
Clippers v. Jazz -3 |
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111-117 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 24 m |
Show
|
Utah went 40.7% (37-91) from the floor, 34% (17-50) from three, and 80.8% (21-26) from the line in the victory on Tuesday. The Jazz was without Mike Conley wh averaged 16.2 points and 6.0 assists per game during the regular season due to a hamstring injury. Conley is questionable for Game 2. Those numbers indicate that the Jazz can be even better in game two.
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06-10-21 |
Clippers v. Jazz UNDER 222 |
Top |
111-117 |
Loss |
-105 |
14 h 27 m |
Show
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"Playoff P (George)" has been inconsistent during his two seasons with Los Angeles in the playoffs. George went 4 for 17 shooting from the floor in Game 1, although he managed to finish with 20 points and 10 rebounds. It will be hard for Los Angles to advance much further unless they get better play from George in the series moving forward. Overall The Clippers shot 42.4% (26-85) from the floor, 38.1% (16-42) from three, and 87.5% (87.5$) from the line in the series-opening loss.
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06-10-21 |
Nets v. Bucks OVER 234 |
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83-86 |
Loss |
-107 |
12 h 33 m |
Show
|
Even though Harden hurt his hamstring in the first minute of this series, even though Brooklyn has barely played with its Big Three because of injuries, the Nets are still a formidable, historic offensive ensemble. And so far in the postseason, their weakness — defense — has been manageable because their unstoppable offense actually applies pressure that can force teams to play faster and wilder to try to keep pace.
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06-10-21 |
Nets +3.5 v. Bucks |
Top |
83-86 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 35 m |
Show
|
The Milwaukee Bucks seemed like an ideal team to oppose the Nets’ bid for instant greatness. Instead, they are shriveling in the playoffs again. If their home court can’t rescue them from a 2-0 series deficit, if they can’t recover from the embarrassment of a 39-point loss in Game 2, they will squander another season of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brilliance. What was supposed to be a rare Finals-caliber matchup in the second round now feels like an exhibition of desperation.
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06-09-21 |
Nuggets +5.5 v. Suns |
|
98-123 |
Loss |
-113 |
8 h 10 m |
Show
|
Denver shot 46.7%(43-92) from the floor and 35% (14-40) from three-point range in the loss. What stands out the most was that the Nuggets only attempted six free throws the entire game. Expect that to change tonight.
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06-09-21 |
Nuggets v. Suns OVER 223 |
Top |
98-123 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 12 m |
Show
|
Denver is averaging 118.6 points per game in the playoffs and shooting 47.1% from the field as a team. The Nuggets have allowed 119.9 ppg on the defensive end, and opponents shot 48.5% from the field.
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06-08-21 |
Clippers v. Jazz UNDER 220.5 |
|
109-112 |
Loss |
-105 |
8 h 51 m |
Show
|
The Clippers are fourth in scoring defense with opponents putting up 107.8 points per game on 52.9% shooting from two and 35.6% shooting from beyond the arc.
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06-08-21 |
Clippers +3 v. Jazz |
Top |
109-112 |
Push |
0 |
8 h 60 m |
Show
|
The Clippers are fourth in scoring defense with opponents putting up 107.8 points per game on 52.9% shooting from two and 35.6% shooting from beyond the arc. That will be enough for them to get the win/cover tonight.
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06-08-21 |
Hawks +6 v. 76ers |
|
102-118 |
Loss |
-101 |
5 h 28 m |
Show
|
The Hawks got off to a dream start in a series-opening game that looked like it was going to be a blowout through three quarters, although things got far too close for comfort in the last minute as they nearly collapsed. Atlanta piled up 74 points in the first half and led by as many as 25 points midway through the third. Philadelphia put together a massive rally to make it a one-possession game in the final minute, but Bogdan Bogdanovic hit a massive three and drained the game-winning free throws. The public will be all over the Sixers tonight because of the almost collapse by the Hawks. That's why I like Atlanta even more. they won't come into this one over confident.
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06-08-21 |
Hawks v. 76ers OVER 224 |
Top |
102-118 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 36 m |
Show
|
The Hawks got off to a dream start in a series-opening game that looked like it was going to be a blowout through three quarters, although things got far too close for comfort in the last minute as they nearly collapsed. Atlanta piled up 74 points in the first half and led by as many as 25 points midway through the third. Philadelphia put together a massive rally to make it a one-possession game in the final minute, but Bogdan Bogdanovic hit a massive three and drained the game-winning free throws.
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06-07-21 |
Nuggets +5 v. Suns |
Top |
105-122 |
Loss |
-105 |
10 h 45 m |
Show
|
The Nuggets offense has been nearly unstoppable through the first six games of the postseason. Denver is scoring an average of 120.8 points per game through six games of the playoffs and is shooting 47.2% overall and 40.6% from beyond the arc.
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06-07-21 |
Nuggets v. Suns UNDER 221.5 |
Top |
105-122 |
Loss |
-109 |
10 h 34 m |
Show
|
The Phoenix defense has been its key to success as the Suns allowed the Lakers to score an average of only 97.5 points per game in the six games of the first round. Phoenix guard Chris Paul struggled with a shoulder injury throughout the first round but is expected to be fully recovered for this semifinal series.
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06-07-21 |
Bucks +1 v. Nets |
Top |
86-125 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 1 m |
Show
|
The Nets struggled offensively this season, at times, mostly due to inconsistent line-ups. James Harden is out for this one, while the Bucks still need to prove that they are going to be a reliable bet from beyond the arc. This game should be even more of a grinder than game one.
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06-06-21 |
Mavs v. Clippers -6.5 |
Top |
111-126 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 32 m |
Show
|
The Mavericks played well offensively through the first three games of the series, but they have struggled since, averaging 94.3 points per game in their last three games.
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06-06-21 |
Mavs v. Clippers UNDER 210 |
Top |
111-126 |
Loss |
-102 |
5 h 26 m |
Show
|
The Mavericks played well offensively through the first three games of the series, but they have struggled since, averaging 94.3 points per game in their last three games. Luka Doncic has been the only consistent scorer on the team, averaging 34 points per game through six games. If the team wants to move on to the next round, players like Kristaps Porzingis, who finished with less than 10 points in three of their last four games, will need to step up.
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06-06-21 |
Hawks +3.5 v. 76ers |
|
128-124 |
Win
|
101 |
3 h 59 m |
Show
|
The status of Joel Embiid remains in doubt entering Game 1 on Sunday afternoon as he nurses a meniscus tear in his knee. The 76ers know that they will need their MVP caliber big man back in order to beat a tough Hawks team over the course of seven games. "I can't give you a timeline," Sixers head coach Doc Rivers said to the AP regarding Embiid's status. With comments like that, it is reasonable to assume Doc and the medical staff rest Embiid in Game 1. Without Embiid, the Hawks are the right side.
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06-06-21 |
Hawks v. 76ers OVER 220.5 |
|
128-124 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 53 m |
Show
|
Both teams shot the ball extremely well this season and the pace of play indicates that this will go over the total with ease if they continue their hot shooting.
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06-05-21 |
Bucks v. Nets OVER 239 |
|
107-115 |
Loss |
-101 |
10 h 53 m |
Show
|
Milwaukee led the NBA during the regular season with 120.1 points per game on 48.7% shooting. In the first round against the Heat, Giannis averaged 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 7.8 assists. Impressively, he only turned the ball over three times total while playing 36 minutes a night. But similar to last year’s series with Miami, the perennial superstar struggled with his three-point shot, going 1 for 16 in the four games. During the regular season, Brooklyn averaged 118.6 points per game, ranked 2nd in the NBA trailing only their opponent on Saturday. They led the NBA shooting at a 49.4% clip, putting up the sparkling numbers all the while playing only eight games with their dynamic superstar trio fully in the lineup.
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06-05-21 |
Bucks +4 v. Nets |
Top |
107-115 |
Loss |
-102 |
10 h 55 m |
Show
|
Milwaukee led the NBA during the regular season with 120.1 points per game on 48.7% shooting. In the first round against the Heat, Giannis averaged 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 7.8 assists. Impressively, he only turned the ball over three times total while playing 36 minutes a night. But similar to last year’s series with Miami, the perennial superstar struggled with his three-point shot, going 1 for 16 in the four games. Expect Giannis to have a better series against the Nets.
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06-04-21 |
Clippers v. Mavs +2.5 |
Top |
104-97 |
Loss |
-100 |
14 h 52 m |
Show
|
Kawhi Leonard has been the only player in the series who has gone toe-to-toe statistically with Dončić and not be completely overwhelmed. Leonard has averaged 30.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4 assists through five games . The Clippers still are uncertain whether Serge Ibaka will be available. He’s missed the last two games with back issues. Dallas closes this series out tonight.
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06-04-21 |
Clippers v. Mavs UNDER 216.5 |
Top |
104-97 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 50 m |
Show
|
Both benches have seen their production diminish as the series has worn on, but the Clippers’ bench has been particularly short lately. Their reserves scored just 11 points in Game 5 (to 18 for the Mavericks’ bench). Rajon Rondo missed all six of his shots and had a key turnover late . The Clippers have outrebounded the Mavericks in each of the last four games by an average of more than six boards per game. The Mavericks have been fortunate to win two of those games
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06-03-21 |
Suns v. Lakers OVER 207 |
Top |
113-100 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 26 m |
Show
|
Wednesday night was the worst LA Lakers performance of the series with the Phoenix Suns and arguably one of their worst of the entire season. They shot at under 35% from the field and from downtown and turned the ball over a staggering 16 times, compared to the Suns' four. Their starting backcourt, Dennis Schroder and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, scored zero points and had only three assists between them from 41 minutes played. Caldwell-Pope left the game early with a knee contusion and is currently a doubt to play in game six. The only LA Lakers player that left with any modicum of respect from his performance was LeBron James, who finished on 24 points on 9-19 shooting from the field. I don't expect the Lakers to be this bad tonight, if AD plays that's an added bonus.
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06-03-21 |
Nuggets v. Blazers UNDER 228 |
|
126-115 |
Loss |
-110 |
12 h 2 m |
Show
|
If the Nuggets can find a way to stop Damian Lillard there isn't much else to rely on. Game five went way over the total, game six will be a different story.
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06-03-21 |
Nuggets +5 v. Blazers |
Top |
126-115 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 5 m |
Show
|
Denver shot 48.1% from the floor, 45.5% from three-point range and, 84.4% from the line in their game five win. If the Blazers can't play defense then I have to take the points.
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06-02-21 |
Mavs v. Clippers OVER 217 |
|
105-100 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 18 m |
Show
|
The health of point guard Luka Doncic is of major concern to the Mavs as they try to seize control of this series after being up at one point in this best-of-seven series, 2-0. The third-year point guard was seriously affected by a cervical strain in Game 4 that limited his movements as he collected just 19 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Coach Rick Carlisle said he expects Doncic to play in Game 5. “He seems to be doing better, so that’s good news,” Carlisle said. I'm betting Doncic will be more effective, allowing us to cash this ticket.
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06-02-21 |
Mavs +7 v. Clippers |
Top |
105-100 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 13 m |
Show
|
The health of point guard Luka Doncic is of major concern to the Mavs as they try to seize control of this series after being up at one point in this best-of-seven series, 2-0. The third-year point guard was seriously affected by a cervical strain in Game 4 that limited his movements as he collected just 19 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Coach Rick Carlisle said he expects Doncic to play in Game 5. “He seems to be doing better, so that’s good news,” Carlisle said.
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06-02-21 |
Hawks +1.5 v. Knicks |
|
103-89 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 37 m |
Show
|
On Sunday, the Hawks shot 36-82 (43.9%) from the field, 15-39 (38.5%) from three-point range, and 26-28 (92.9%) from the free-throw line. The Hawks also outrebounded the Knicks 48 to 39. John Collins was the team's second-leading scorer for the game adding 22 points, and Clint Capela had 10 points and 15 rebounds. That's not the best the hawks can play. Anticipate the close-out here.
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06-02-21 |
Wizards v. 76ers OVER 229.5 |
Top |
112-129 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 24 m |
Show
|
Philly will go only as far as their star center can take them. Embiid missed 10 games during the regular season after getting a bone bruise on his left knee while playing against Washington in March, and his status for Wednesday’s game is uncertain. This will cause the public to go all-in with the under but we're not going to overreact, the Wizard's pace of play is too quick to go with the public.
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06-02-21 |
Wizards v. 76ers -6 |
Top |
112-129 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 2 m |
Show
|
Philly will go only as far as their star center can take them. Embiid missed 10 games during the regular season after getting a bone bruise on his left knee while playing against Washington in March, and his status for Wednesday’s game is uncertain. In this one, with or without Embiid, the 76ers will be too tough as they close out the Wizards.
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06-01-21 |
Lakers +5 v. Suns |
Top |
85-115 |
Loss |
-107 |
14 h 18 m |
Show
|
Word is that Anthony Davis will be out for this one, but if he plays, I'd rather be sitting with a plus five ticket than an overeaction -5.
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06-01-21 |
Blazers v. Nuggets UNDER 226 |
|
140-147 |
Loss |
-103 |
13 h 22 m |
Show
|
The Nuggets and the Blazers are both in the lower half in pace of play, so don't get so caught up in the 235 points scored in game three. Denver will not connect on 20 3's while both teams settle into who they really are.
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06-01-21 |
Blazers +2 v. Nuggets |
Top |
140-147 |
Loss |
-102 |
13 h 25 m |
Show
|
The Blazers are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games and 8-2 STS in their last 10 road games, while Denver is just 6-12 ATS against the Western Conference.
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06-01-21 |
Celtics +12.5 v. Nets |
Top |
109-123 |
Loss |
-110 |
12 h 11 m |
Show
|
Boston is 9-4 in their last 13 road games and 7-3 ATS after a 10-pt loss or more. The Nets will win but the points are too much for me to lay.
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06-01-21 |
Celtics v. Nets OVER 231.5 |
Top |
109-123 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 59 m |
Show
|
In Sunday’s win, the Nets had an offensive rating of 143.9 points scored per 100 possessions. Through four games, Brooklyn’s offensive rating of 127.6 is the NBA’s highest in this season’s playoffs. For reference, the Nets’ NBA record offensive rating during the season was 117.3. The Nets have scored 130-plus points twice in four games, both times reaching the 100-point mark before the end of the third quarter.
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05-31-21 |
Jazz v. Grizzlies +6 |
Top |
120-113 |
Loss |
-105 |
10 h 27 m |
Show
|
The series is far from over. The Grizzlies can still restore the feeling of the 2011 Playoffs that saw the Memphis Grizzlies upset the 1 seeded San Antonio Spurs - but it starts with tonight. This young Memphis Grizzlies squad got to experience the “Grindhouse” playoff atmosphere for the first time. They’ve taken two on the chin and are now on the outside looking in of a competitive playoff series. The game will be decided by whether or not the Memphis Grizzlies can execute the points listed above. The Grizzlies are once again the underdogs with their backs against the wall and if the last two weeks are any indication that’s the situation they love the most.
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05-31-21 |
76ers v. Wizards +9 |
|
114-122 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 49 m |
Show
|
The Wizards shot 39.6 percent from the field and just 20.9 percent from beyond the arc compared to the 76ers 58.6 percent from the field and 51.5 percent from downtown. Neither team did what it usually is counted on to do. The Wizards are better than they were in game three and the Sixers won't shoot 52% from beyond the arc. This will be the Wizard's best effort since the first three-quarters of game one.
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05-31-21 |
76ers v. Wizards UNDER 230 |
Top |
114-122 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 42 m |
Show
|
This is simple. If the Wizards are to stay alive in this series they must play better defensively, especially on the perimeter. They can't allow Philly to get any look they wanted early on. This has to be the best effort or the Wizards will go home, or stay home I guess.
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05-30-21 |
Clippers v. Mavs +3.5 |
|
106-81 |
Loss |
-102 |
8 h 14 m |
Show
|
The Dallas Mavericks look to bounce back from their Game 3 collapse to take control of their first-round playoff series on Sunday. Luka Doncic nearly recorded a triple-double, as he had game-highs with 44 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists on Friday night. Maxi Kleber and Jalen Brunson added 14 points apiece in the loss. They shot 44.2% from the floor and 51.3% from three-point range in the game. That'll be good enough to win tonight if they shore up their defense in the paint.
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05-30-21 |
Nets v. Celtics +8 |
Top |
141-126 |
Loss |
-108 |
6 h 16 m |
Show
|
I have concerns about Brooklyn defensively and if that's going to be an issue it's tough to lay a big number. The Nets have given up 115.2 points per game in the postseason, and 125 points in game three. I need to see a better effort in game four.
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05-30-21 |
Nets v. Celtics OVER 228.5 |
Top |
141-126 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 6 m |
Show
|
Brooklyn was one of the best offensive teams in the league during the season, averaging 118.6 points per game. They are averaging 117.6 points per game in the playoffs. They finished with 119 points in their last game, making 45.2 percent of their field goals and 42.1 percent of their three-pointers. Despite the loss in game three, expect the Nets to do more than their part to cash this ticket.
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05-30-21 |
Suns v. Lakers OVER 209.5 |
|
100-92 |
Loss |
-107 |
3 h 41 m |
Show
|
I'm not taking the pace of play between these two teams and automatically bet under the total. We've cashed an over ticket in this series and we're easily going to do that again today. The bookmakers keep on setting this total low but the postseason has a way of making the game faster as the urgency to win becomes greater. Game four goes over again.
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05-29-21 |
Jazz v. Grizzlies +5.5 |
Top |
121-111 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 46 m |
Show
|
The Grizzlies scored 43 points in the third quarter which broke a franchise record, on 67% shooting, led by Morant's 13 in the period. Fellow guard Dillon Brooks, who scored 23 points, had a dunk that got the Grizzlies within 121-112 with 7:06 to play in the fourth, but Memphis couldn't stop Utah's three-point barrage. Memphis’ supporting cast was hampered by foul trouble for most of the night. Jonas Valanciunas got his second foul 3:13 into the game, and Brooks got his second a couple of minutes later on a four-point play by Mitchell. Expect the Grizzlies to make some adjustments addressing their physicality in Game 3.
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05-29-21 |
Jazz v. Grizzlies UNDER 224.5 |
Top |
121-111 |
Loss |
-102 |
8 h 24 m |
Show
|
The best rule of thumb when betting basketball is to alway expect the unexpected. After game two, it appears like this should go over the total and the publuc agrees. We're going to be sharper than that because the number doesn't indicate that this will be a reflection of game two.
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05-29-21 |
76ers v. Wizards +6.5 |
|
132-103 |
Loss |
-101 |
7 h 31 m |
Show
|
I still think there is a fight in the Wizards as the series shifts to DC. The public will predictably be all over the 76ers today but we haven't seen the best out of Washington yet, and with this being a crucial game three, I'm more than happy to take the generous points.
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05-29-21 |
Nuggets v. Blazers UNDER 228 |
|
95-115 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 11 m |
Show
|
Denver is one of the best offensive teams in the league, averaging 115.1 points per game. They finished with 120 points in their last game, making 46.4 percent of their field goals and 52.6 percent of their three-pointers. With that being said, series seem to turn the opposite of what the last game showed us after a venue shift. Take the UNDER here.
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05-29-21 |
Bucks v. Heat +4.5 |
Top |
120-103 |
Loss |
-104 |
1 h 5 m |
Show
|
This is going to be a match-up of perimeter defense. The Heat must rely on their 3-pt shooting to avoid the sweep on their home court. Word is that the Heat are still focused on winning and have not given up. I'll back them one more time here.
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05-28-21 |
Clippers v. Mavs UNDER 220 |
Top |
118-108 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 53 m |
Show
|
The Clippers defensive struggles have been surprising for a team that ranked fourth in team defense during the regular season. I anticipate this being their best effort tonight on the defensive end or avoiding the Lakers was all for nothing.
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05-28-21 |
Clippers v. Mavs +2.5 |
Top |
118-108 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 44 m |
Show
|
This is one series where I don't think the team down 2-0 will step up. This is a team that sent the wrong message to their fans by avoiding the Lakers in the first round and now look disinterested in this series. I'm going to take the Mavericks and the points on their home court.
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05-28-21 |
Nets v. Celtics +8 |
|
119-125 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 48 m |
Show
|
Desperate times for the Celtics in game three. If we're ever going to ee Boston's best effort it's going to be tonight. They may not win but they'll at least stay within the number at home or this series is over.
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05-28-21 |
Nets v. Celtics OVER 227 |
Top |
119-125 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 54 m |
Show
|
The Brooklyn Nets finished the regular season second in the NBA in points scored with an average of 118.6 per game and through two games of the post-season are averaging nearly the same at 117.0 points per game. The last minutes of the game will push this over as a desperate Celtics tries to keep pace with the Nets.
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05-28-21 |
Knicks v. Hawks -4.5 |
|
94-105 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 10 m |
Show
|
The public will likely eat up the Knicks and the points but we're better than that. Let's not forget that Atlanta is an incredible 23-9 against the number at home this season. My numbers indicate that Atlanta could win this by double digits.
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05-27-21 |
Nuggets +4 v. Blazers |
Top |
120-115 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 33 m |
Show
|
Everyone thinks that going home for Portland will give bettors the edge. That's the wrong way to look at this. If you watched game two, Denver allowed Lillard to get his points while holding everyone else to sub-par performances. I'll take Denver in this match-up who can neutralize Lillard's points with Jokic. Denver has the edge after throwing out the two superstars.
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05-27-21 |
Suns v. Lakers -6.5 |
|
95-109 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 28 m |
Show
|
Phoenix’s main concern for game three is the status of Chris Paul’s shoulder. The Suns’ point guard finished with six points and five assists in 23 minutes while dealing with a shoulder injury that happened in Sunday's game one. The 11-time All-Star didn't play in the final minutes when the Suns tried to make a push to tie the game. Paul had some good moments but clearly wasn't at 100 percent
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05-27-21 |
Bucks v. Heat UNDER 225 |
|
113-84 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 22 m |
Show
|
Milwaukee has played well defensively, giving up 102.5 points per game in the postseason. They gave up 98 points in game two. I expect this to be a lower-scoring game with each team focusing on their perimeter defense.
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05-27-21 |
Bucks v. Heat +1.5 |
Top |
113-84 |
Loss |
-107 |
5 h 57 m |
Show
|
The oddsmakers are giving me points with the team I think will win outright. We crushed the books with the Milwaukee Bucks in game two but we're coming back with the Heat in a must-win spot.
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05-26-21 |
Grizzlies v. Jazz -9.5 |
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129-141 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 38 m |
Show
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The Jazz will try to bounce back with a win on Wednesday, which will give them their eighth win in their last 11 games and even up the series. The good news for Jazz fans is they will have their star back in the lineup, with Donovan Mitchell cleared to return for this game after missing more than a month of action with an ankle injury.
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05-26-21 |
Grizzlies v. Jazz OVER 218.5 |
Top |
129-141 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 42 m |
Show
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The Jazz had their two-game winning streak snapped by the Grizzlies in their last game, falling behind in the series 0-1. They will try to bounce back with a win on Wednesday, which will give them their eighth win in their last 11 games and even up the series. The God news for Jazz fans is they will have their star back in the lineup, with Donovan Mitchell cleared to return for this game after missing more than a month of action with an ankle injury.
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05-26-21 |
Hawks v. Knicks OVER 212.5 |
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92-101 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 18 m |
Show
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The Atlanta Hawks defense on Sunday in Game 1 forced the Knicks into poor shot selection and resulted in a poor shooting night for New York's leading scorer during the regular season Julius Randle. After one game of the postseason, the leading rebounder for Atlanta is Clint Capela with 13 and as a team the Hawks posted 42 rebounds with 35 on the defensive end and 7 off the offensive glass. I expect the Knicks to better tonight as it slides over the total.
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05-26-21 |
Hawks +2 v. Knicks |
Top |
92-101 |
Loss |
-107 |
5 h 22 m |
Show
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The Atlanta Hawks defense on Sunday in Game 1 forced the Knicks into poor shot selection and resulted in a poor shooting night for New York's leading scorer during the regular season Julius Randle. The public will be all over New York in game two but we're sharper than that.
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05-26-21 |
Wizards v. 76ers -8 |
Top |
95-120 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 29 m |
Show
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The Sixers hung on for their first playoff win in two years, even as Ben Simmons went 0 for 6 from the free-throw line and scored only six points. He did have 15 rebounds and 15 assists. Embiid still managed to score 30 points while being in foul trouble most of the contest. They went a whopping 27-5 in the regular season with Simmons, Seth Curry, Danny Green, Harris, and Embiid as the starting lineup. Tobias’ 28 first-half points were the most by a Sixer in a playoff game since the legendary Allen Iverson scored 30 against New Orleans in 2003. Sixers flex their muscles tonight.
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05-25-21 |
Mavs +7 v. Clippers |
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127-121 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 44 m |
Show
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The Mavericks punched the Clippers in the mouth on Saturday and is anyone really confident about how L.A. will respond? With confidence? This is a team, after all, that tanked a game against the Thunder to avoid the Lakers in the second round. The Clippers vaunted three-point attack (an NBA-best 41.1% during the regular season) was stifled in Game 1. It wasn’t the first time Dallas has done it. In two regular-season losses to the Mavs, the Clips shot 20% from three. The 27.5% they connected on in the opener was an improvement.
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05-25-21 |
Mavs v. Clippers OVER 215.5 |
Top |
127-121 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 51 m |
Show
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The key to the Mavericks' success in the second game will be their three-point shooting. They outshot the LA Clippers from the 3-point range, which is extremely impressive given the Clippers led the NBA in that category this year. The usually underwhelming Dallas Mavericks defense held its own on Friday and Carlisle will be hoping it doesn't regress in the next encounter. Basically, game one featured things that don't usually happen. Expect game two to be more in line with what we're used to seeing. Poor defense and better perimeter shooting from the Clippers.
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05-25-21 |
Lakers v. Suns OVER 209.5 |
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109-102 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 25 m |
Show
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The Lakers shot 19 free throws before the Suns shot their first much to the dismay of the home crowd. They finished just 17 of 28 on those freebies. They needed to beat Golden State on Wednesday in the play-in tournament just to earn the No. 7 seed in the playoffs, but they still came into the series as the slight betting favorites over the second-seeded Suns. Although plagued by injuries all season, Los Angeles was close to full strength even though Anthony Davis and LeBron looked rusty. Coach Vogel confirmed that guard Ben McLemore was in a recent car accident but was uninjured and available to play on Sunday. The Lakers were able to close the gap with six minutes left in the fourth but were not able to connect on numerous wide-open threes. Expect a rejuvenated and more focused effort from the defending champs on Tuesday.
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05-25-21 |
Celtics v. Nets OVER 227 |
Top |
108-130 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 59 m |
Show
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Game one featured two teams that looked horrible on the offensive side of the ball. Of course, the public seems to be jumping on that with the total set on 227. I've been watching the flows of the NBA like a stock chart and this trend is telling me over the total.
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05-25-21 |
Celtics +9 v. Nets |
Top |
108-130 |
Loss |
-104 |
7 h 35 m |
Show
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The Celtics were unable to steal homecourt advantage from the Nets in the first game after blowing their lead in the second half. Despite the loss, they showed that they can hang with the Nets and will try to bounce back with a win in Game 2.
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05-24-21 |
Blazers v. Nuggets OVER 226 |
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109-128 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 42 m |
Show
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The third-seeded Denver Nuggets try to even up their best-of-seven series with the Portland Trail Blazers, as they play game two of their first-round series on Monday evening. Portland won game one on Saturday by a score of 123-109. It was their second straight game win over the Nuggets, as Portland defeated Denver in the regular-season finale by a score of 132-116 last Sunday. Including the playoffs, the two teams have split their four games this season.
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05-24-21 |
Blazers +1.5 v. Nuggets |
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109-128 |
Loss |
-100 |
9 h 30 m |
Show
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The Trail Blazers are 39-34 against the spread, while the over-under is 37-35-1 this season. They have covered the spread in four straight games, including the first game of their current series, as they were a one-point underdog in their 14-point win on Saturday.
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05-24-21 |
Heat v. Bucks -4.5 |
Top |
98-132 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 17 m |
Show
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The Bucks held down a significant advantage in the paint, outscoring Miami 56-24 and outrebounding the heat 64-51. The Bucks forced Jimmy Butler (17 points) and Bam Adebayo (9 points, Miami’s top two scorers, into a combined 8-for-37 night from the floor.
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05-24-21 |
Heat v. Bucks OVER 222.5 |
Top |
98-132 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 1 m |
Show
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The third-seeded Denver Nuggets try to even up their best-of-seven series with the Portland Trail Blazers, as they play game two of their first-round series on Monday evening. Portland won game one on Saturday by a score of 123-109. It was their second straight game win over the Nuggets, as Portland defeated Denver in the regular-season finale by a score of 132-116 last Sunday. Including the playoffs, the two teams have split their four games this season.
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05-23-21 |
Grizzlies v. Jazz -9 |
Top |
112-109 |
Loss |
-101 |
8 h 18 m |
Show
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If the Jazz are to win and cover as home favorites, they will need to continue winning the three-point battle while Rudy Gobert steps up inside against Valanciunas. Per NBA.com, the Jazz led the NBA in the regular season by outscoring their opponents by 17.6 points per game on threes.
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05-23-21 |
Hawks +1 v. Knicks |
Top |
107-105 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 55 m |
Show
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The Hawks played well in the final weeks of the regular season, winning seven of their last eight games. Despite their strong play, they couldn’t avoid a matchup with the Knicks, who took all three regular-season meetings between the two teams. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Knicks, which will give them their fifth win in a row and home-court advantage over their rivals.
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05-23-21 |
Hawks v. Knicks UNDER 213.5 |
Top |
107-105 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 38 m |
Show
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New York is one of the best defensive teams in the league, giving up 105 points per game. They gave up 92 points in their last game and they will need to keep it up if they want to get the win. I fact, both teams come into this one playing exceptionally well defensively.
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05-23-21 |
Lakers v. Suns -2 |
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90-99 |
Win
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100 |
2 h 22 m |
Show
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The Suns won the first two regular-season matchups between the two teams. On March 2, Phoenix defeated the Lakers 114-104, then won 111-94 on March 21. On May 9, Los Angeles took down Phoenix 123-110. The Suns will present a much better defense than the Warriors.
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05-23-21 |
Lakers v. Suns UNDER 213.5 |
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90-99 |
Win
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100 |
2 h 13 m |
Show
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Gobert, the anchor of the Jazz defense and the presumptive defensive player of the year, will need to have a quality performance down low as he matches up against Valanciunas, who is arguably the Grizzlies’ MVP. Valanciunas is a big reason why the Grizzlies rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage, but Gobert will need to step up on the boards to limit the number of second-chance opportunities available. The Jazz had the second-best defensive rebounding percentage in the NBA this season
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05-22-21 |
Blazers v. Nuggets OVER 226.5 |
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123-109 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 42 m |
Show
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Portland has one of the best offenses in the league, averaging 116.1 points per game. They finished with 132 points in their last game, making 52.9 percent of their field goals and 37.8 percent of their three-pointers. CJ McCollum led the way for Portland with 24 points, two rebounds, and five assists. Damian Lillard finished with 22 points, three rebounds, and 10 assists, while Jusuf Nurkic 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Blazers. Portland hasn’t been as good defensively, giving up 115.5 points per game. They gave up 116 points in their last game
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05-22-21 |
Celtics v. Nets OVER 231.5 |
Top |
93-104 |
Loss |
-106 |
8 h 17 m |
Show
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The Celtics have not been the same defensively as years prior with Coach Stevens. Boston will have their hands full without all-star guard Jaylen Brown, who is out for the season with a wrist injury. Center Robert Williams remains questionable for the game with a foot injury and is a game-time decision for Saturday night.
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05-22-21 |
Celtics +8 v. Nets |
Top |
93-104 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 11 m |
Show
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Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving played together for a total of eight games and 202 minutes. Durant missed games because of coronavirus health and safety protocols and a hamstring injury. Irving missed time for personal reasons and because of a facial contusion suffered near the end of the season. Kyrie is facing his former team after a disappointing stint. Let's see how focused the Nets are to begin the postseason.
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05-22-21 |
Mavs v. Clippers UNDER 218 |
Top |
113-103 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 39 m |
Show
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As a whole, the Clippers will be in a better position to make a deep postseason run in 2021, thanks to a more defensive-minded, veteran-laden roster. Los Angeles also acquired Rajon Rondo and DeMarcus Cousins on the open market, giving it a pair of battle-tested playoff performers off of the bench.
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05-22-21 |
Heat v. Bucks OVER 226.5 |
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107-109 |
Loss |
-108 |
2 h 14 m |
Show
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If the Heat have the defensive matchup figured out with Giannis, then having Jimmy Butler back could be a game-changer. For the Bucks, defending the perimeter is priority number one after giving up 22 made three-pointers in their last regular-season game.
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05-21-21 |
Grizzlies +5 v. Warriors |
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117-112 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 54 m |
Show
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Curry and the Warriors will have to bounce back after an emotional loss. They are obviously without Klay Thompson, but they are also down James Wiseman, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Damian Lee. Golden State needs a big game from Draymond Green, who leads a defense that is top five in the NBA. Curry’s 37-point effort on Wednesday was still not enough to grab the win. He poured in 46 points against Memphis on Sunday. The Warriors turned the ball over 20 times in the loss to the Lakers.
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05-20-21 |
Pacers +3.5 v. Wizards |
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115-142 |
Loss |
-104 |
7 h 57 m |
Show
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The Indiana Pacers had their second-best scoring game of the season on Tuesday, as they kept their playoff hopes alive with their 27-point win over Charlotte. It was Indiana's first postseason win since April 2018, snapping a nine-game postseason losing streak for the Pacers. They scored 144 points without Caris LeVert (COVID-19 protocols), Jeremy Lamb (knee), and Myles Turner (toe). Those three players are averaging a combined 43.4 points per game this season. Eight players scored between 12 and 23 points for Indiana in their play-in win. Oshae Brissett led the way with 23 points, while Doug McDermott added 21 points for the Pacers. Domantas Sabonis just missed a triple-double with 14 points, 21 rebounds, and nine assists, while Goga Bitadze also chipped in with a double-double, scoring 14 points and pulling down 10 rebounds off the bench. Indiana shot 55.2% from the floor and 45.7% from three-point range in the game.
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05-20-21 |
Pacers v. Wizards OVER 237 |
Top |
115-142 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 0 m |
Show
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The Wizards won all three meetings this season versus the Pacers, winning 132-124 and 154-141 in Washington, and 133-132 in overtime in Indiana. Nothing about those results tells me to take the UNDER.
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05-19-21 |
Warriors v. Lakers UNDER 219 |
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100-103 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 23 m |
Show
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The Lakers must contain Steph Curry, a responsibility that, for the most part, will be taken up by the Lakers’ starting point guard Dennis Schröder, who held Curry to 6-19 shooting from the field in the 14 minutes he spent as his primary defender in the regular season.
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05-19-21 |
Warriors +5.5 v. Lakers |
Top |
100-103 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 18 m |
Show
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Through 62 games in the regular season, Curry averaged a career-high and league-leading 32 points per game on 48.2% shooting from the field and 43.3% You can bank on Curry leading the Warriors tonight.
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05-19-21 |
Spurs v. Grizzlies OVER 221.5 |
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96-100 |
Loss |
-112 |
7 h 44 m |
Show
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Two things working against the Spurs entering the play-in: They have the worst defense amongst postseason eligible teamsThey had the 5th worst paint defense in all of the NBA this season The Memphis Grizzlies finished the regular season as the best paint scoring team partially thanks in part thanks to their offensive mentality of attacking and slashing to the rim but a huge chunk of their paint success can be pinned on one man - Jonas Valanciunas. Valanciunas has been a monster this season as a walking double-double but only saw the floor once against the Spurs due to Health and Safety Protocols.
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05-19-21 |
Spurs +4.5 v. Grizzlies |
Top |
96-100 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 56 m |
Show
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The Grizzlies visited San Antonio and won both games by an average of 24 points, but yet, the number is just four here. I suspect the public will bite on this number but the Spurs are the right side here.
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05-18-21 |
Wizards v. Celtics OVER 232.5 |
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100-118 |
Loss |
-105 |
16 h 3 m |
Show
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The Celtics’ defense has far below the standard of a Stevens-coached team. Losing a physical defender like Brown exacerbates those issues. While Smart is still the emotional leader of the team, he can only do so much against both the Wizards’ guards. With Boston’s potent attack and Washington’s varied offense, a shootout is likely in store Tuesday.
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05-18-21 |
Hornets v. Pacers UNDER 227.5 |
Top |
117-144 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 38 m |
Show
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There are certainly concerns over how much Charlotte has left in the tank. Despite having a deep roster, the Hornets have been battered by injuries all season long, sapping the team of its built-in depth. While their young roster has allowed them youthful energy that may not be available to older, veteran squads facing similar injury issues, even those reserve tanks are quickly depleting.
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05-16-21 |
Nuggets v. Blazers OVER 229 |
Top |
116-132 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 16 m |
Show
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Denver is one of the best offensive teams in the league, averaging 115 points per game. They finished with 104 points in their last game, making 48.8 percent of their field goals and 28.1 percent of their three-pointers.
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05-16-21 |
Heat v. Pistons UNDER 214 |
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120-107 |
Loss |
-105 |
7 h 21 m |
Show
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The Miami Heat have been a superb defensive team as they are fifth in the league with 107.9 points allowed per game. In their last game against the Milwaukee Bucks they gave up 122 points on 46-of-86 (53.5 percent) from the field, 13-of-35 (37.1 percent) from distance, and 24 free-throw attempts.
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05-16-21 |
Cavs v. Nets OVER 225 |
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109-123 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 31 m |
Show
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The Nets didn't necessarily look playoff ready on Saturday against the Bulls. Irving scored 22 points but Durant finished with only 12 points on 4 of 17 shooting. Harden finished with five points in his 25 minutes but did have nine rebounds and six assists. The Nets will flex their offensive muscles tonight.
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05-16-21 |
Magic v. 76ers UNDER 217 |
Top |
117-128 |
Loss |
-106 |
6 h 26 m |
Show
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The Magic are second to last in scoring in the NBA at 103.8 points per game on shooting splits of 47.6% from two and 34.2% from three, numbers that have gotten even worse since the trade deadline.
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05-16-21 |
Suns v. Spurs OVER 221 |
Top |
123-121 |
Win
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100 |
2 h 34 m |
Show
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The Suns are fourth in effective field goal percentage (56.3%), fifth in turnover percentage (11.6%), 24th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.8%), and 26th in free throws per field goal attempt (.178).
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05-16-21 |
Pacers v. Raptors OVER 227 |
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125-113 |
Win
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100 |
1 h 38 m |
Show
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Freddie Gillespie, a rookie from Baylor, started for the first time in his NBA career against Dallas. Stanley Jonson posted a double-double against Dallas as Toronto used its 37th different starting five out of 71 games played. The Raptors sat out their top seven scorers and used just seven players the entire game against Dallas. Injuries have taken a toll as Pascal Siakam, Rodney Hood, Yuta Watanabe are questionable for Sunday while Paul Watson and OG Anunoby are out. Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, Gary Trent and Chris Boucher all were held out on a coach's decision.”
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05-16-21 |
Celtics v. Knicks UNDER 211.5 |
Top |
92-96 |
Win
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100 |
1 h 40 m |
Show
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Boston does not need a victory on Sunday to change their position in the playoffs and therefore are likely to sit several players. The Celtics are banged up and an additional day of rest will help several players. Boston's Robert Williams II, Kemba Walker, Tristan Thompson and Marcus Smart were all out on Saturday and are questionable for Sunday as is Evan Fournier. Jaylen Brown is out indefinitely for the Celtics after undergoing wrist surgery. Anyone or all of the players that are questionable for Sunday could miss action to be given an additional day of rest by the Celtics coaching staff.
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05-15-21 |
Heat -1.5 v. Bucks |
Top |
108-122 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 30 m |
Show
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