05-15-21 |
Celtics v. Wolves -4.5 |
Top |
124-108 |
Loss |
-112 |
1 h 33 m |
Show
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Even though the Timberwolves have been eliminated from playoff contention, they are playing well and won’t be a pushover for the playoff-bound Celtics. Minnesota is averaging 111.8 points per game. They finished with 103 points in their last game, making 42.6 percent of their field goals and 39 percent of their three-pointers. A similar effort today will get them the cover and win.
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05-14-21 |
Pelicans v. Warriors UNDER 224 |
Top |
122-125 |
Loss |
-112 |
7 h 45 m |
Show
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The Pelicans were horrible on the defensive end in their loss to the Mavericks. I think we'll see more of a commitment tonight. With both teams unreliable on offense I think this number is a little more than I'd like to lay with an over.
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05-14-21 |
Clippers v. Rockets OVER 225 |
Top |
115-122 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 20 m |
Show
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If we can get a little more from the Rockets than what they've shown of late, this game will go way over the total.. I expect the Clippers to be in the mid 120 range so and average output from Houston will get us there.
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05-14-21 |
Kings v. Grizzlies UNDER 224.5 |
Top |
106-107 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 17 m |
Show
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The Kings will be without leading scorer De’Aaron Fox (health and safety), Tyrese Haliburton (knee) and Robert Woodard (back) for this game. Second leading scorer Harrison Barnes (groin) and Marvin Bagley (groin) were doubtful for last night’s game, while Buddy Hield (ankle) was probable. The Grizzlies will be without Grayson Allen (abdominal) and Sean McDermott (foot), while Jonas Valanciunis is questionable with a back injury.
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05-14-21 |
Nuggets v. Pistons OVER 216 |
|
104-91 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 31 m |
Show
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Denver is one of the best offensive teams in the league, averaging 115.2 points per game. They finished with 114 points in their last game, making 47.9 percent of their field goals and 33.3 percent of their three-pointers.
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05-14-21 |
Magic v. 76ers UNDER 214 |
|
97-122 |
Loss |
-109 |
5 h 23 m |
Show
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Orlando has major problems putting the ball in the hoop as the Magic are 29th in the NBA in points scored with an average of 104.1 points per game. The leading scorer for Orlando is Cole Anthony with an average of 12.4 points per game.
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05-14-21 |
Jazz v. Thunder OVER 220.5 |
Top |
109-93 |
Loss |
-102 |
5 h 28 m |
Show
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Utah is one of the best offensive teams in the league, averaging 116.5 points per game. They finished with 98 points in their last game, making 41.2 percent of their field goals and 30 percent of their three-pointers. Not too many nights will I be on the under involving the Jazz.
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05-14-21 |
Cavs v. Wizards UNDER 227 |
Top |
105-120 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 34 m |
Show
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The Wizards must take care of the business at hand and that is to take out the Cavaliers for the 3rd-straight time this season. Again, the team will be without Beal, who posted an average of 26-points in 2 matchups versus the Cavaliers this year.
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05-13-21 |
Nuggets v. Wolves +2.5 |
|
114-103 |
Loss |
-109 |
4 h 13 m |
Show
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The public is going to think this is easy when the defenseless timberwolves take on the high powered Nuggets, yet the number is just 2.5. I've done this long enough to know when I see a trap.
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05-13-21 |
Raptors +10.5 v. Bulls |
Top |
102-114 |
Loss |
-103 |
4 h 18 m |
Show
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The Bulls have the Nets and the Bucks on tap to finish off the season, with the playoffs still in sight there is no way they will be focused on a Raptors team who has been eliminated.
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05-13-21 |
Magic +13 v. Hawks |
|
93-116 |
Loss |
-113 |
4 h 7 m |
Show
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The Hawks are fresh off a playoff berth after taking two games from the Washington Wizards. With two games left, you can bet that the Hawks will be a little less motivated to cover a big number against the Magic.
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05-13-21 |
76ers v. Heat -136 |
|
94-106 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 53 m |
Show
|
Miami at least knows it is in the postseason, but the Heat would like to move up in the standings. The Heat, Knicks, and Hawks are all tied for the Nos. 4-6 seeds with three games remaining. The Heat holds the tiebreaker against New York but does not against Atlanta. So, Miami needs to keep winning and hope one of the teams it is tied with (especially the Hawks) loses a game or two. The Heat have won three consecutive games and six of their past seven.
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05-13-21 |
Spurs +5.5 v. Knicks |
Top |
98-102 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 2 m |
Show
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This is a typical spot where most bettors get tripped up. They see the Spurs get their lunch handed to them by the Nets last night, while the Knicks had the day off after flying back from the West Coast. The problem is, that logic hardly works because in order to beat the books you have to be illogical. The Knicks are fresh off a disappointing loss to the Lakers and now have to get up for a 33-35 Spurs team. No way they'll be sharp in this one.
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05-13-21 |
Clippers v. Hornets +8 |
Top |
113-90 |
Loss |
-105 |
4 h 42 m |
Show
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The Clippers (46-23) began a season-ending stretch of four straight road games by ripping the Toronto Raptors 115-96 on Tuesday night for their third victory in the last four games. With road trips, it's typical to get a team's best performance in game one, and a drop-off in game two. That's what we should count on in this one.
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05-12-21 |
Rockets +11.5 v. Lakers |
Top |
122-124 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 1 m |
Show
|
The Lakers are fresh off a win over the New York Knicks, there is zero chance they will be up for a game against the less than stellar Rockets.
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05-12-21 |
Blazers +1.5 v. Jazz |
|
105-98 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 9 m |
Show
|
The Portland Trail Blazers have been red hot over their past 15 games, and their play has moved them ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers for the sixth seed, which is the final guaranteed playoff spot. The Blazers spent a significant portion of the season without CJ McCollum, which allowed Norman Powell to develop into a prolific scorer. Now that McCollum is back, Powell gives the Blazers a really good third scoring option at the small forward spot.
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05-12-21 |
Pelicans v. Mavs -9 |
Top |
107-125 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 36 m |
Show
|
The New Orleans Pelicans are playing without their top two scorers Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram and their leading rebounder Steven Adams is questionable for Wednesday. Josh Hart is also out for the Pelicans. New Orleans is scoring an average of 114.8 points per game but is missing an average of 50.8 points per game with Williamson and Ingram sidelined. The Pelicans are also missing the 7.2 rebounds per game that Williamson averages and the 4.9 assists per game that Ingram averages.
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05-12-21 |
Spurs +6 v. Nets |
|
116-128 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 12 m |
Show
|
The Nets have struggled at times on the defensive end, registering a defensive rating of 113.3, ranked 23rd in the NBA. The Spurs have covered 15 of their last 20 meetings against the Nets.
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05-12-21 |
Celtics -6 v. Cavs |
Top |
94-102 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 8 m |
Show
|
The Cleveland Cavaliers are an average defensive team as well as they are 17th in the NBA giving up 112.3 points per game. In their last game against the Indiana Pacers, they allowed 111 points on 44-of-88 (50 percent) from the field, 11-of-27 (40.7 percent) from three, and 16 free-throw attempts.
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05-12-21 |
Wizards v. Hawks -6 |
Top |
116-120 |
Loss |
-115 |
5 h 15 m |
Show
|
Again, don't take from the fourth quarter in their last meeting a few short days ago and apply it to your handicapping tonight. The Wizards were down by 17 heading into the fourth but dominated the last stanza to lose by just one. We think the Wizards will have all the momentum when it's the Hawks who will have a double-digit win.
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05-11-21 |
Knicks v. Lakers -5.5 |
Top |
99-101 |
Loss |
-108 |
9 h 57 m |
Show
|
The Lakers will try and finish in the top-six with the odds stacked against them, but in order to do that, they need to win every game that’s left on their schedule, starting with their matchup with the Knicks on Tuesday. The Knicks beat the Lakers 111-96 on April 12, but neither LeBron James nor Anthony Davis were available for that contest. This time around, Davis will be available and there’s a good chance James will be too because he went through a full practice on Monday.
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05-11-21 |
Mavs v. Grizzlies +1.5 |
|
104-133 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 16 m |
Show
|
They are approaching the final days of what was a gruesome second half schedule that has seen the Grizzlies play around .500 basketball for the back half of the season. There have been some letdowns, but all in all the wheels haven’t completely fallen off as they pursue their playoff aspirations.
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05-11-21 |
Nets -4.5 v. Bulls |
Top |
115-107 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 20 m |
Show
|
The Brooklyn Nets haven't played their best basketball since they clinched a playoff berth after their 116-103 win over the Toronto Raptors on April 30th. They have recorded just two wins in eight games since but will be high on confidence after getting the better of Western Conference heavyweights, the Denver Nuggets.
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05-11-21 |
Clippers -13 v. Raptors |
|
115-96 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 53 m |
Show
|
After losing four of their last six games, LA is in need of a bounceback win—a confidence booster before the playoffs begin on May 22. The Raptors, now officially eliminated from postseason contention and missing their entire core due to various ailments, are the perfect candidate.
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05-11-21 |
Heat -1.5 v. Celtics |
Top |
129-121 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 56 m |
Show
|
I will be glad when I don't have to see another Miami player in what has to be the worst uni's in the league for a few months, but this is about winning not my personal preferences. The public will predictably be all over the Celtics in this one but there was nothing that I saw on Sunday that has motivated me to be on the Celtics side tonight.
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05-11-21 |
Nuggets v. Hornets +5.5 |
|
117-112 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 31 m |
Show
|
The Denver Nuggets (44-24) were on a tear following the loss of Jamal Murray, but the team has been in a little bit of a tailspin having lost three of their last four games, although those three losses have come against the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets. With the laundry list of injuries they’ve been dealing with, it’s surprising they’ve been able to stay tight in these games. Tonight, they draw the Charlotte Hornets (33-35) as they head out for a four-game road trip to end the season.
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05-11-21 |
Wolves -7.5 v. Pistons |
Top |
119-100 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 35 m |
Show
|
The Minnesota Timberwolves (21-47) finish their 2020-21 travel schedule Tuesday evening when they visit the Detroit Pistons (20-49) in Motown. The two sides met back on opening night, when the Wolves beat the Pistons, 111-101, at Target Center behind Malik Beasley's 23 points. Minnesota visits Detroit following a 128-96 victory at Orlando Sunday night. Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell each scored 27 points in the victory. Detroit fell most recently to the Chicago Bulls, 108-96, on Sunday. Rookie Saddiq Bey led the Pistons with 20 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
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05-10-21 |
Jazz -2.5 v. Warriors |
Top |
116-119 |
Loss |
-105 |
9 h 28 m |
Show
|
The Jazz have been at the front of the pack all season long, and it's easy to see why. They have an abundance of talent and depth that arguably is unmatched. Luckily for Golden State, Utah will be missing some key pieces on Monday night. Jazz reporter Sarah Todd of the Deseret News reported Sunday that guards Mike Conley Jr. and Donovan Mitchell will not play against the Warriors. That news doesn't deter me from betting the Jazz who, even without Conley and Mitchell, have enough depth to take care of the one-dimensional Warriors.
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05-10-21 |
Rockets +15 v. Blazers |
Top |
129-140 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 21 m |
Show
|
The Portland Trail Blazers take on the Houston Rockets for their third and final game of a three game home stand in Portland. The Trail Blazers come into this game red hot, winning seven of their last eight, and hoping to ride that momentum as they try to get farther out of the play-in spot. The Rockets enter tonight’s game losers of five straight, and ten of their last eleven. However, the Rockets have not quit and in a get-away spot, I think we'll see the Blazers more interested in getting on a plane to Salt Lake City.
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05-10-21 |
Bucks v. Spurs +7 |
|
125-146 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 2 m |
Show
|
Milwaukee isn’t coming off a very inspiring win, but it was a 141-133 win nonetheless against a Houston Rockets team with merely eight active players. This will be the Bucks last game against the West, I'm guessing they are more interested in getting on a plane and getting back home. They were disinterested against the Rockets, I expect a similar performance tonight.
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05-10-21 |
Pelicans +9 v. Grizzlies |
Top |
110-115 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 36 m |
Show
|
The is another number that seems head-scratching. The Cavaliers are out of postseason contention as they go on the road to face a Pacers team who is very much alive for another showdown against the Washington Wizards, with home court on the line. This number is only eight? The books are begging you to take the Pacers, we're not falling for that.
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05-10-21 |
Pacers v. Cavs +8.5 |
|
111-102 |
Loss |
-106 |
7 h 10 m |
Show
|
The is another number that seems head-scratching. The Cavaliers are out of postseason contention as they go on the road to face a Pacers team who is very much alive for another showdown against the Washington Wizards, with home court on the line. This number is only eight? The books are begging you to take the Pacers, we're not falling for that.
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05-10-21 |
Wizards v. Hawks -8 |
Top |
124-125 |
Loss |
-102 |
7 h 13 m |
Show
|
To put it plainly, the Wizards are scalding hot as they arrive in Atlanta. Washington is 15-4 in the last 19 games, sporting the NBA’s best record since Apr. 7. During that 19-game stretch, the Wizards boast a top-five offense and, rather shockingly, a top-ten defense. Washington leads the NBA in field goal percentage, making more than 50 percent of their shots in the last 19 games, and they are a top-five team in assists, offensive rebound rate and free throw rate. So, the question is, even with Beal out of the line-up why are the Hawks an 8-pt favorite? I've been doing this long enough to know that the Hawks are the side and the books know it.
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05-09-21 |
Thunder v. Kings -9 |
Top |
98-126 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 16 m |
Show
|
The OKC Thunder have struggled to produce victories and have a number of players currently missing due to injury. They have struggled for offensive rhythm in the absence of Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and currently have the worst offence in the league this season.
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05-09-21 |
Bulls -9 v. Pistons |
Top |
108-96 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 19 m |
Show
|
Zach LaVine has tallied a combined total of 38 points, eight rebounds and four assists over the course of his last two appearances. The chances of the Chicago Bulls qualifying for the play-in tournament are slim at this stage. Nevertheless, the men in red are competing at a high level and will aim to finish the 2020-21 campaign on a positive note.
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05-09-21 |
Mavs v. Cavs +11 |
|
124-97 |
Loss |
-108 |
7 h 28 m |
Show
|
Nothing about this match=up indicates the Mavericks will have much trouble, but the fact is, there are games when your gut tell you that the Mavericks will be more focused on the Memphis Grizzlies, their upcoming opponent, than they will trying to cover a double digit spread against one of the worst teams in the league.
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05-09-21 |
Wolves -7.5 v. Magic |
Top |
128-96 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 25 m |
Show
|
The Orlando Magic's paint defense has been suspect without Nikola Vucevic and Jonathan Isaac, which presents a brilliant opportunity for Karl-Anthony Towns to have a big night.
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05-09-21 |
Knicks v. Clippers -7 |
Top |
106-100 |
Loss |
-109 |
4 h 1 m |
Show
|
After losing to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, the New York Knicks fell to another Western Conference contender in the Phoenix Suns on Friday. The Knickerbockers went cold in the fourth, putting up just 17 points compared to the Suns' 38 points in the final twelve minutes.
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05-09-21 |
Heat -1 v. Celtics |
|
130-124 |
Win
|
100 |
1 h 22 m |
Show
|
Jaylen Brown was absent in the Boston Celtics' last two outings and is listed as 'day to day' for this game. Kemba Walker stepped up in Brown's absence and might need to do so again. However, Walker hasn't been clutch for the Boston Celtics this season. He has the second-worst FG% (33) by a guard in the fourth quarter or overtime.
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05-08-21 |
Grizzlies v. Raptors OVER 227 |
Top |
109-99 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 32 m |
Show
|
The Grizzlies head down south to play ‘We the North’ and try to get back on the winning track. If the Grizzlies lose this one, Grizz Twitter may explode. I’d like to say they are getting off easy with VanVleet and Kyle Lowry both out. On the other hand, it could be strategy on the Raptors’ part as the Grizzlies have not fared well against teams that have been shorthanded. This game is a must win for the Grizzlies, not just to build the confidence of the fan base, but also to build the confidence of a team. Winning is the cure for everything.
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05-07-21 |
Spurs -4.5 v. Kings |
|
113-104 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 55 m |
Show
|
The Kings come into this matchup winners of five of their last six outings, but without De’Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes, and Tyrese Haliburton, head coach Gregg Popovich and company will have three fewer starters to worry about in this small market clash.
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05-07-21 |
Knicks v. Suns -6.5 |
Top |
105-128 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 2 m |
Show
|
This is the TOP NBA selection from Dana Lane. No further hype needed.
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05-07-21 |
Nuggets v. Jazz -4 |
Top |
120-127 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 10 m |
Show
|
The Jazz are loaded with guys like Joe Ingles, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Joe Clarkson who can all shoot lights out. The Nuggets have Michael Porter Jr. If this turns into a firefight, it could be difficult for Denver unless MPJ has an amazing game and there is some offensive contribution from elsewhere, like Austin Rivers or Aaron Gordon. Jokic will get his own but against a team like Utah, the best team in the league even, he can’t do it alone.
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05-07-21 |
Rockets +16.5 v. Bucks |
|
133-141 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 39 m |
Show
|
The Milwaukee Bucks are fresh off a win over the white hot Washington Wizards which leads e to anticipate a let down in this match-up, especially with a road trip to San Antonio up next.
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05-07-21 |
Wolves v. Heat -6.5 |
|
112-121 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 22 m |
Show
|
A couple of things going for the Heat tonight. They are coming off a horrible loss 14-pt loss to the Mavericks and they've lost five straight games to the lowly Timberwolves. I would think that you would see the public all over the T'Wolves but I'll always take a team with something to prove.
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05-07-21 |
Magic v. Hornets -7 |
Top |
112-122 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 27 m |
Show
|
Even in defeat, the Hornets shot the ball well from beyond the arc against one of the better perimeter defenses. If they come close to repeating that performance against the less than magical Magic, they'll blow Orlando out.
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05-07-21 |
Celtics -4 v. Bulls |
Top |
99-121 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 20 m |
Show
|
The limited-capacity crowd that arrives Friday will see the visiting Celtics (35-31), who are fighting to maintain a spot in the top six in the Eastern Conference to avoid the play-in tournament. A potentially decisive back-to-back set of games against the Miami Heat await the Celtics on Sunday and Tuesday but first comes the road game in Chicago. Don't be lured in by the Jaylen Brown injury.
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05-06-21 |
Lakers v. Clippers -8 |
|
94-118 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 57 m |
Show
|
Kawhi Leonard and Patrick Beverley both re-entered the lineup this week, leaving Serge Ibaka as the only rotation player still dealing with an injury. The Lakers recently got Anthony Davis back, but LeBron James and Dennis Schroder have been ruled out of tonight's contest. The Lakers could also be without Talen Horton-Tucker, who is considered questionable with a calf injury.
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05-06-21 |
Thunder +14.5 v. Warriors |
Top |
97-118 |
Loss |
-103 |
8 h 0 m |
Show
|
I loved what the Thunder did against the Kings in a loss. This is the time of year you have to understand what type of team you're getting especially with them out of the postseason picture. I don't want a team that lays down and the Thunder didn't in the fourth quarter even though they took the loss. I'll take double digits with OKC.
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05-06-21 |
Hawks v. Pacers +6 |
|
126-133 |
Win
|
102 |
6 h 4 m |
Show
|
Yes, the Pacers are dealing with injuries but I suspect we'll catch the Hawks napping in this one after a big win against the Phoenix Suns. This will be the Hawks final road game of the season which means there is usually one eye on getting home.
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05-06-21 |
Grizzlies v. Pistons +9.5 |
Top |
97-111 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 9 m |
Show
|
This match-up looks too easy which is why we're looking at the tanking Pistons here. We know Detroit is looking towards next season but their young kids still have something to prove. It's not been a great year from them but one thing you can expect from any kid is inconsistencies which means there are some highs as well. Memphis looked like they went through the motions on defense against Minnesota, they won't cover this number with that effort tonight.
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05-06-21 |
Wizards v. Raptors -2 |
|
131-129 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 58 m |
Show
|
The Washington Wizards will face a desperate team Thursday night when they visit the Toronto Raptors in Tampa. While the Wizards have been on a nice little roll that has enhanced their playoff chances despite a 135-134 road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, the Raptors are coming off a 1-3 Western trip that has dimmed their playoff outlook. If the Raptors defeat the Wizards, it would keep their hopes percolating. A loss, however, could be devastating to their chances of an eighth consecutive postseason appearance.
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05-06-21 |
Bulls -4 v. Hornets |
Top |
120-99 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 36 m |
Show
|
The Chicago Bulls are on a four-game losing streak and are in need of more support. Fortunately, Thursday's matchup will be the first game back for Zach LaVine, who missed 11 straight games due to the league’s health and safety protocols. The veteran guard will be joined by Nikola Vucevic, who was sidelined for the last two games due to a hip injury.
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05-05-21 |
Spurs v. Jazz -6.5 |
|
94-126 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 42 m |
Show
|
San Antonio essentially lost the game in the first half, as they outscored Utah by 6 in the second half. They coughed up an uncharacteristic 8 turnovers in the first 24 minutes, leading to an early 13-4 points off turnovers lead for the Jazz at the half that helped put them up 17 heading into the locker room. The Jazz will play more of a comp;lete game tonight.
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05-05-21 |
Knicks v. Nuggets -3.5 |
Top |
97-113 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 36 m |
Show
|
Denver needs to continue to defend at an elite rate, hope they can get transition offense, and get huge games from Michael Porter Jr and Nikola Jokic. They need one other player to have a big night, and they need to win the minutes with JaMychal Green on the court.
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05-05-21 |
Celtics v. Magic +11 |
Top |
132-96 |
Loss |
-102 |
4 h 48 m |
Show
|
Young, hungry opponents have proven to be problematic for the Boston Celtics at times this season. They will face another one in the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
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05-04-21 |
Warriors v. Pelicans -2 |
|
103-108 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 7 m |
Show
|
This is traditional not the best spot for the Warriors. In back to back situations the Warriors are just 8-22-1 ATS in the second game.
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05-04-21 |
Warriors v. Pelicans OVER 234.5 |
|
103-108 |
Loss |
-112 |
14 h 60 m |
Show
|
The OVER is 22-9 when the Pelicans fail to cover their previous game, while the over is 42-17 at home against teams who play less than .400 ball on the road.
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05-04-21 |
Kings -5.5 v. Thunder |
Top |
103-99 |
Loss |
-100 |
5 h 6 m |
Show
|
The betting public doesn't agree, but word is the Thunder are looking forward to getting out of town. With both teams out of the playoff picture, it will be a game in which both look to improve incrementally and continue to develop their young players. OKC has only won two games since the trade deadline and has struggled more than any team in the league of late. Sacramento, although they haven't been very good this season, are winners of two straight games.
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05-04-21 |
Nets v. Bucks OVER 241.5 |
Top |
118-124 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 15 m |
Show
|
This looks like one of those nuumbers where the books are begging you to take the UNDER, but we are using experience to get you to the winners circle. My numbers say that this total should be around 234 with last night's coming in at 231.
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05-04-21 |
Suns v. Cavs UNDER 219.5 |
|
134-118 |
Loss |
-100 |
5 h 47 m |
Show
|
The Suns clinched a top-four seed — guaranteeing home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs — while the Cavaliers are in a full tank mode. Don't look for a lot of energy to be exerted on either side. The pace will be slow.
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05-04-21 |
Hornets -4.5 v. Pistons |
Top |
102-99 |
Loss |
-107 |
4 h 29 m |
Show
|
The Hornets are rested as they'll play their second game against each other against a Pistons team who is likely thinking about tanking more than winning. The public has done us a favor, betting the Pistons down to four from six. Hornets win this one easily.
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05-03-21 |
Nuggets v. Lakers OVER 215 |
Top |
89-93 |
Loss |
-102 |
11 h 55 m |
Show
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Los Angeles will be on the second night of a back-to-back following a Sunday matchup with the Toronto Raptors. With LeBron James recently returning from injury, the Lakers are focused on regaining on-court chemistry heading into the playoffs. Anticipate the Lakers pushing the pace in this one to test the Nuggets on the back to back.
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05-03-21 |
76ers v. Bulls OVER 212 |
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106-94 |
Loss |
-100 |
10 h 48 m |
Show
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The Spurs looked great against 76ers until the last quarter when they managed just 18 points in a two-point OT loss. Against the Hawks, Chicago managed just 97 points in the loss. I think the pace will be fast in this one so that both teams can attempt to find their offensive legs early.
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05-03-21 |
Knicks v. Grizzlies OVER 220 |
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118-104 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 44 m |
Show
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Both teams come into this one playing well on the defensive end which means the number will be low forcing me to look towards the OVER. The OVER is 13-5 in their last 18 games in Memphis.
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05-02-21 |
Kings v. Mavs OVER 227 |
Top |
111-99 |
Loss |
-101 |
9 h 0 m |
Show
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It’s really as simple as the Mavericks need to hit their open 3-point shots. They’ll get plenty because the Kings are bad at defense. They allow the most points per game in the NBA and are next to last in opponents’ 3-point shooting percentage. Despite this, the Mavericks have absolutely failed to hit any of their shots from deep against the Kings. They’ve shot only 30 percent from behind the arc in two games against Sacramento. Conversely, they allowed the Kings to shoot 45 percent on 3-pointers in the two matchups.
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05-02-21 |
76ers v. Spurs OVER 221 |
Top |
113-111 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 35 m |
Show
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Philadelphia will be looking to continue to find their offensive rhythm with Ben Simmons back in the lineup and the way he has been able to push the ball for them. They really needed him back in the lineup after they lost all four games that he missed with a non-COVID illness. The Sixers will also be looking to sweep the season series with the Spurs after winning in Philadelphia back on March 14.
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05-02-21 |
Nets v. Bucks UNDER 244.5 |
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114-117 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 23 m |
Show
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The Bucks (39-24), who were the top seed in the East each of the past two seasons, recovered from a discouraging loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday to defeat the Bulls and move closer to the Nets and 76ers despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The good news is that the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year is listed as probable for Sunday's game. Naturally, everyone will react to that news and bet the over.
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05-01-21 |
Nuggets v. Clippers OVER 222.5 |
Top |
110-104 |
Loss |
-110 |
13 h 34 m |
Show
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A 122-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors Thursday stretched Denver’s winning streak to four games and presented the Nuggets with an opportunity to pass the LA Clippers in the standings with a win Saturday night. Denver (42-21) received 48 points from its second unit and had seven players score in double figures against Toronto, while Michael Porter Jr. (23 points) continued to grow into his new role as the second option on offense. LA (43-21) has lost two straight games while dealing with a plethora of injuries, including one suffered by Kawhi Leonard, which has kept him out of action since April 18. Patrick Beverley and Serge Ibaka have also missed extended time due to injuries as of late. This will be a high paced game.
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05-01-21 |
Pacers v. Thunder UNDER 232.5 |
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152-95 |
Loss |
-109 |
10 h 6 m |
Show
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The last time these two teams faced off was just a few weeks ago when the Pacers were without a true center on the roster. It ultimately didn't matter, as the Thunder fell by a final score of 116-122. The biggest differentiator in that matchup was 3-point shooting, as Indiana knocked down five more than Oklahoma City did. In general, neither of these teams are great at hitting shots from beyond the arc, as both are consistently in the bottom third of the league in that department. Let's anticipate that inconsistency to show up instead of thinking they're going to score that many combined points again.
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05-01-21 |
Heat v. Cavs OVER 209 |
Top |
124-107 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 13 m |
Show
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With Herro out, it's critical that Miami gets perimeter shooting from Duncan Robinson (40.2 percent on three-pointers), Kendrick Nunn (38.2 percent) and Goran Dragic (35.7)
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05-01-21 |
Pistons v. Hornets OVER 212.5 |
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94-107 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 25 m |
Show
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Perhaps the most glaring issue in Wednesday’s loss was the discrepancy on the rebounding front. Charlotte lost the battle on the glass by a whopping 54-33 margin, which included a 19-11 Celtics edge in offensive boards as well (Tristan Thompson and Robert Williams III combined for 12 of them). While Boston scored only nine more second-chance points in the contest (19-10), an already-exhausted Hornets defense was forced to scramble and reset far too many times on the extra possessions. Look for Charlotte to make limiting Detroit – the NBA’s 12th-best offensive rebounding team – to just one shot a huge priority tonight.
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04-30-21 |
Kings v. Lakers OVER 223 |
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110-106 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 18 m |
Show
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Both of these teams were just embarrassed, so you can guarantee that this won't be a slow-paced affair. Now, every game is a must-win for the Lakers, because they only have a one-game advantage over the No. 6 seed Dallas Mavericks. That’s not to mention the Portland Trail Blazers, who are only just behind the Mavericks.
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04-30-21 |
Blazers v. Nets UNDER 241.5 |
Top |
128-109 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 56 m |
Show
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The Brooklyn Nets hope to see Kyrie Irving back on the court when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Irving has experienced periodic groin issues this season and the latest bout of soreness caused him to miss Thursday night's 130-113 road victory over the Indiana Pacers. Brooklyn coach Steve Nash would prefer seeing Irving on the floor versus Portland and Kevin Durant seated on the bench. Durant matched his season-high of 42 points in 36 minutes during the rout of the Pacers in the front end of a back-to-back.
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04-30-21 |
Spurs v. Celtics UNDER 221.5 |
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140-143 |
Loss |
-109 |
5 h 3 m |
Show
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The Boston Celtics broke a three-game slide when they beat the Charlotte Hornets 120-111 on Wednesday. Courtesy Jaylen Brown’s 38 points and Jayson Tatum’ 35, the Boston Celtics were able to stop their recent skid. Now 33-30 on the season, the Boston Celtics can’t afford to lose any games, especially against the teams in the lower rung of the East, as only two games separate the four teams from the fourth to seventh spots. Expect the pace to be slower with shooting percentages suffering.
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04-30-21 |
Wizards v. Cavs UNDER 228.5 |
Top |
122-93 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 13 m |
Show
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With just 10 games left in the season, the Cavs will look to find motivation by focusing on what they can control — growth and maturity. Regardless of their record, the Cavs are a team that just doesn’t quit. So while they are expected to lose a lot down the final stretch, it won’t be because they tried to...it’ll be because they simply cannot compete.
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04-29-21 |
Pelicans v. Thunder UNDER 229.5 |
Top |
109-95 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 11 m |
Show
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This defensive discipline will be put to the test against New Orleans who averages the second most free throw attempts per game. Williamson and his 6-foot-6, 284-pound frame leads the Pelicans in attempts (8.6) and makes (6.0) each night. While the Pelicans convert those free throws at the second-lowest rate in the league, limiting the trips to the line will be critical in containing its offense.
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04-29-21 |
Bucks v. Rockets UNDER 232.5 |
|
136-143 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 8 m |
Show
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Houston, of course, needs to keep racking up losses. With 10 games left on the schedule, Houston needs to go 3-7 or worse to guarantee a bottom-3 finish. The Rockets would probably like to beat Portland for draft pick reasons, but Houston is playing ten games against playoff or fighting-for-their-playoff-hopes teams down the stretch. The odds are much better that Houston will go 0-10 than 4-6.
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04-29-21 |
Warriors v. Wolves OVER 234.5 |
Top |
114-126 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 2 m |
Show
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Three comfortably below .500 teams await the Golden State Warriors over the next four games, starting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Whatever bad taste is still in the Dubs’ mouth after Tuesday needs to be washed out immediately. There’s work to be done.
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04-28-21 |
Blazers v. Grizzlies -1.5 |
|
130-109 |
Loss |
-106 |
10 h 0 m |
Show
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The Trailblazers are notoriously bad on the defensive end of the court — they have to play to outgun the opponent nightly, which has to be exhausting. This is and should be the type of game where Memphis threatens to beat their franchise record for points in the paint. Nurkic and Kanter are not threatening defensive presences, so Memphis should attack the paint early and often.
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04-28-21 |
Pelicans +3.5 v. Nuggets |
Top |
112-114 |
Win
|
101 |
10 h 50 m |
Show
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After shocking many with a 120-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers Monday, the New Orleans Pelicans will likely need to repeat the feat against another top 4 team in the Western Conference tonight if they want to continue their improbable climb towards a spot in the upcoming play-in tournament.
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04-28-21 |
Bulls +4 v. Knicks |
Top |
94-113 |
Loss |
-102 |
9 h 38 m |
Show
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The Chicago Bulls are coming into this game on the back of a crucial win against the Miami Heat. Daniel Theis and Nikola Vucevic helped to keep alive their team's playoff hopes alive in the absence of their best offensive player, Zach LaVine. In his absence, the Bulls have gone 4-3 and are within one game of the tenth-placed Washington Wizards.
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04-27-21 |
Mavs +1 v. Warriors |
Top |
133-103 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 56 m |
Show
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The Mavs are coming off a tough 113-106 loss at the Sacramento Kings in Monday’s opener of this three-game road trip. The Mavs fell behind by as much as 18 points in the first quarter. And although the Mavs fought back and eventually took the lead, they wound up losing to the Kings for the second time in nine days. This number indicates that the bookmakers anticipate a bounceback night from Dallas and I agree.
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04-27-21 |
Wolves v. Rockets +1.5 |
Top |
114-107 |
Loss |
-105 |
13 h 28 m |
Show
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This is Houston’s only remaining game against a team outside of the playoff picture, and is likely their best last chance to pick up a win. A win for Minny could be devastating, as it would basically put them in a 3-way tie for the second-worst spot. And with OKC actively tanking, and closing fast, the Timberwolves would be wise to use tonight’s second game of a back-to-back as a rest game for their stars.
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04-27-21 |
Thunder +10.5 v. Celtics |
|
119-115 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 11 m |
Show
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Jayson Tatum will miss Tuesday’s game against Oklahoma City with his nagging ankle injury. But it’s a rest night. Tatum has been wearing himself thin and perhaps a low point was a couple of frustration plays Sunday where he didn’t get back on defense or that lazy lob pass back to Kemba Walker that resulted in a Terry Rozier layup. Tatum needs a break and Celtics coach Brad Stevens said last week that they were going to target a rest date and this is the best opportunity. The Thunder are severely shorthanded and have lost 13 in a row and 16 of their last 17. Walker will also get a day off to rest the left side injury that caused him to leave the loss to Charlotte briefly in the second quarter.
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04-26-21 |
Clippers v. Pelicans OVER 227.5 |
|
103-120 |
Loss |
-110 |
16 h 50 m |
Show
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The Pelicans scored the most points by a Clippers opponent this season in a 135-115 victory March 14 in New Orleans.
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04-26-21 |
Jazz v. Wolves OVER 230 |
Top |
104-105 |
Loss |
-109 |
16 h 44 m |
Show
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After being beat by the T' Wolves, I would think the Jazz will try to run Minnesota out of the building. Expect the final to be in the 145 range.
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04-26-21 |
Suns v. Knicks OVER 215.5 |
Top |
118-110 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 26 m |
Show
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The Suns are 19-9 on the road. Phoenix ranks fifth in the Western Conference shooting 37.3% from 3-point range.
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04-25-21 |
Kings v. Warriors OVER 229.5 |
Top |
113-117 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 8 m |
Show
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The last time these two squads met, the Dubs fell to the Kings 141-119, but they were without Stephen Curry (tailbone) and Draymond Green (illness). Now, these clubs will have their rematch with the NBA Champion duo back in the lineup for the Dubs.
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04-25-21 |
Cavs v. Wizards UNDER 227 |
Top |
110-119 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 59 m |
Show
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Strong defensive performances in the second half are becoming a trend for the Wizards. In their previous game, the Wizards allowed just 21 points in the fourth quarter as they came back against the Warriors. Over their last five games, their opponents are shooting 48.0% from the field in the first half, which ranks 17th in the league. In the second half of those five games, however, Washington ranks first in the NBA in opponent field goal percentage, allowing just 36.4%.
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04-25-21 |
Celtics v. Hornets OVER 215 |
|
104-125 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 4 m |
Show
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The Boston Celtics will look for the return of Jaylen Brown to their starting lineup. Both Tatum and Brown have produced some big performances, which has reflected in their team's improved recent form. Moreover, Kemba Walker had also impressed and produced perhaps his best performance all season against the Phoenix Suns. He sat out his team's last game against the Brooklyn Nets but should be fit enough to return to the lineup for this match.
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04-24-21 |
Spurs +2 v. Pelicans |
Top |
110-108 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 3 m |
Show
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Gregg Popovich continues to get the most out of his roster, and has been unafraid to go deep into his bench. As always, the Spurs play deliberate basketball on the offensive end and stifling defense on the other end of the floor, posting a league best 99.0 defensive rating over those last four games.
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04-23-21 |
Grizzlies v. Blazers -3 |
Top |
130-128 |
Loss |
-103 |
10 h 24 m |
Show
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Visiting Portland hasn’t been too kind to the Grizzlies the last couple of seasons. They were in Portland last season when the NBA season was put on pause, and then a trip to Portland is what sparked a 5-game postponement as the Grizzlies dealt with internal COVID issues. Getting through the night able to play a basketball game would be a step in the right direction.
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04-23-21 |
Nuggets -2.5 v. Warriors |
Top |
97-118 |
Loss |
-104 |
7 h 55 m |
Show
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As the Denver Nuggets look to push their winning streak to five games Friday, they will have to go through some familiar faces in the Golden State Warriors, who defeated Denver less than two weeks ago at Chase Center. In that 116-107 loss on April 12, Denver lost Jamal Murray for the season with a left knee injury, but the Nuggets have responded to that adversity as they typically do… by winning games. Denver (38-20) hasn’t lost since that game, building a four-game winning streak which has continued this week with some nail-biting victories over Western Conference playoff teams in the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers.
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04-22-21 |
Pelicans -9 v. Magic |
|
135-100 |
Win
|
103 |
6 h 1 m |
Show
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The New Orleans Pelicans are currently 11th in the conference standings and have a chance to enter the play-in tournament. They are 3 wins behind the San Antonio Spurs, who face the 2nd-toughest remaining schedule and are predicted to fall in the standings. If the Pelicans pull up their socks and win the better part of their remaining 14 fixtures, we might see Zion Williamson and co. in postseason action.
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04-22-21 |
Suns v. Celtics +1.5 |
Top |
86-99 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 17 m |
Show
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Boston (31-27) enters Thursday having won eight of its last 10 games to reinsert itself in the conversation for a top-four playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Coach Brad Stevens is crossing his fingers that he'll get his club healthy as it enters the final month. This number suggests that the books want you to take the Suns, we will not.
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04-22-21 |
76ers v. Bucks -8 |
Top |
117-124 |
Loss |
-109 |
5 h 58 m |
Show
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The Philadelphia 76ers' difficult stretch will continue in the second leg of a back-to-back on Thursday night. With several starters out, the Sixers suddenly have become vulnerable. They will try to avoid a three-game losing streak when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks. The Sixers (39-19) received 38 points and 17 rebounds from Joel Embiid but fell 116-113 to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. To be fair, the Sixers played without Ben Simmons (illness), Seth Curry (hip) and Tobias Harris (knee). It's unclear whether these three starters will be available against the Bucks.
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04-21-21 |
Grizzlies v. Clippers -2 |
Top |
105-117 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 4 m |
Show
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The Grizzlies will have their hands full as they come down from an intense loss in Mile High to face a Clippers team that is taking their “Defend LA” mantra to heart as they hold a 23-8 record at STAPLES Center. Their play on their home turf is a massive reason they currently sit in third place in the Western Conference.
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04-20-21 |
Magic +12.5 v. Hawks |
Top |
96-112 |
Loss |
-109 |
5 h 55 m |
Show
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The Atlanta Hawks (31-26) will take on the Orlando Magic (18-39) Tuesday evening, looking to continue their winning ways as the push towards a return to the postseason. They will face a very different looking Orlando group than the one they last faced in early March, as the Magic made significant roster moves ahead of this season’s trade deadline.
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04-19-21 |
Suns v. Bucks -130 |
Top |
128-127 |
Loss |
-130 |
9 h 13 m |
Show
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The Milwaukee Bucks, meanwhile, rued a high number of turnovers in their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in their last outing. The Grizzlies out-muscled the Milwaukee Bucks at the paint and displayed some top-notch ball movement. Giannis Antetokounmpo top-scored for the Milwaukee Bucks with 28 points and 11 rebounds, while Khris Middleton registered a double-double. Bucks bounce back after look ahead spot against Memphis.
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