04-19-21 |
Cavs -2.5 v. Pistons |
Top |
105-109 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 57 m |
Show
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The Cavs have been a mess pretty much all season because they don’t really have a functional offense. It’s seriously pretty ugly. They have the 29th ranked offense only because the Thunder packed in the season a couple of weeks ago and struggles to crack 90. Things were getting a little better, though. If you look at their past seven games (3-4), the Cavs look like the old-school Warriors. While their offensive rating for the season is a pitiful 104.9, in the past seven it’s a blistering 113.9. They actually have a +2.5 net rating in that span.
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04-18-21 |
Nets v. Heat OVER 223 |
|
107-109 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 44 m |
Show
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The Brooklyn Nets produced a stellar offensive performance in their last outing. Among six players who tallied double-digit point hauls, Joe Harris registered 26, while Kevin Durant had 25 points and 11 assists. Harris had a hugely impressive shooting night, as he got eight of his 12 two-point and six of his nine 3-point attempts on target.
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04-18-21 |
Nets -142 v. Heat |
Top |
107-109 |
Loss |
-142 |
4 h 39 m |
Show
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The Brooklyn Nets, who have won twice in their last four outings, received a considerable blow recently when veteran LaMarcus Aldridge announced his retirement from the league. Nevertheless, they returned to winning ways against the Charlotte Hornets in their last game, with three players scoring at least 20 points. The Miami Heat, meanwhile, have lost three straight games on the road. They have shown a lack of defensive intensity, with Jimmy Butler opining that his team got complacent against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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04-18-21 |
Pacers v. Hawks OVER 234 |
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117-129 |
Win
|
100 |
1 h 0 m |
Show
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The status of Collins could impact the line, but he is likely to be on some sort of minute restriction if he does return from his extended absence. The status of Turner for Indiana could also have a significant impact on which way the line moves heading towards the early afternoon tip.
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04-18-21 |
Pelicans -1 v. Knicks |
Top |
112-122 |
Loss |
-103 |
1 h 23 m |
Show
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The Pelicans will seek revenge for recent collapses and Zion Williamson may come for blood after his late-game failures against Washington. New Orleans’ playoff hopes may rely on it. Nola is 2 games back of 10th place San Antonio with 16 games to play.
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04-18-21 |
Pacers +2.5 v. Hawks |
Top |
117-129 |
Loss |
-103 |
1 h 54 m |
Show
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Atlanta ranks tenth in the NBA with a +1.7 net rating and sits as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference as of early Saturday evening. Indiana has a -0.3 net rating and sits No. 9 seed in the East, one game behind the Charlotte Hornets for the eighth spot. The Pacers are 5-5 in their last ten games, while the Hawks are 7-3 over their past ten contests.
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04-17-21 |
Spurs v. Suns OVER 227 |
Top |
111-85 |
Loss |
-102 |
8 h 52 m |
Show
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Eight of the last 10 games for the Suns have gone Over the projected total. Seven of the last nine games for the Spurs have also gone Over. The Suns are averaging 122.4 points over their last nine games and have scored over 120 in six of those games.
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04-17-21 |
Warriors v. Celtics OVER 228 |
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114-119 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 49 m |
Show
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Robert Williams (knee) and Evan Fournier (protocols) are out for Boston. Kelly Oubre (wrist) is questionable for Golden State, with Eric Paschall (hip) and James Wiseman (knee) ruled out. Injuries equal points.
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04-17-21 |
Warriors v. Celtics -192 |
Top |
114-119 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 57 m |
Show
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After cruising to wins against the lottery-bound Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, the Dubs get a much more difficult matchup, in last year’s Eastern Conference finalists, the Boston Celtics.
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04-17-21 |
Cavs v. Bulls -133 |
Top |
96-106 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 38 m |
Show
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Five straight losses and 11 defeats in their last 14 games have left the Chicago Bulls out of a spot in the Eastern Conference play-in round, a position they held even as things have sputtered since the trade deadline. Beginning with Saturday's visit from the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Bulls have about a month remaining in the season to reverse their fortunes and make a postseason push.
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04-17-21 |
Jazz v. Lakers OVER 214.5 |
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115-127 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 9 m |
Show
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The pace in this game will be high. The Jazz was more focused on today's game than they were against the Pacers, Friday. I expect one of these teams to get out to a large lead while the other will keep the pace high in an effort to keep pace.
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04-16-21 |
Knicks v. Mavs OVER 210.5 |
|
117-109 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 60 m |
Show
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This could nearly be a copy and paste for every game preview. It is absolutely imperative that Dallas be able to shoot effectively from three. In two losses to San Antonio and Philadelphia, Dallas managed a meager .310 and .250 from beyond the arc. In their dazzler against Memphis, it was only slightly better at .325. Dallas is not a team that is going to win games when they are shooting poorly. They’ve made great strides on the defensive side of the ball, and even have the league’s 6th best net rating since the All Star break, but when 43.8% of your shots are from 3 (5th highest in the league), 30% ain’t gonna cut it. Over the last three games, non-Luka and Porzingis starters have shot only 27% from deep. Not good! JJ Redick has started getting some minutes and helping from the bench, but the starting lineup needs to up the fire power.
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04-16-21 |
Blazers v. Spurs UNDER 234.5 |
Top |
107-106 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 28 m |
Show
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This is clearly a team Portland should defeat. But despite the Spurs’ struggles, they remain a formidable defensive team rated 11th in the NBA.
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04-16-21 |
Heat v. Wolves UNDER 221.5 |
|
111-119 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 11 m |
Show
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Both teams are coming off high scorong games which is why the public is all over the OVER. We've been doing this long enough to know that this is when you go UNDER.
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04-16-21 |
Grizzlies v. Bulls OVER 220 |
Top |
126-115 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 19 m |
Show
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With LaVine out, Bulls big Nikola Vucevic figures to see a pretty considerable uptick in usage as the team’s primary scoring threat. The All-Star is more than capable of lighting up the scoreboard - his 24.1 points per game on the season is a career-best, as is his 41.4% three-point percentage. In 11 games with Chicago that three-point conversion rate is up to 45.6%, a byproduct of running alongside an offensive weapon the likes of LaVine. But will that productivity continue without him?
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04-16-21 |
Clippers +3 v. 76ers |
|
103-106 |
Push |
0 |
7 h 46 m |
Show
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The latest victory for the Clippers was gritty -- a 100-98 come-from-behind triumph on the road over the Detroit Pistons when Reggie Jackson made the game-winning jumper with 2.3 seconds left over his former team. Even more impressive, Los Angeles played without Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Serge Ibaka, Patrick Beverley and Marcus Morris. The Clippers finished with only 10 assists and struggled to create shots with some of their front line unavailable.
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04-16-21 |
Clippers v. 76ers OVER 220.5 |
Top |
103-106 |
Loss |
-105 |
7 h 40 m |
Show
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The 76ers' Joel Embiid did not play in the first game between the teams due to a knee injury he suffered on March 12 against the Washington Wizards. Since returning to the starting lineup two weeks ago, Embiid has returned to his MVP-style level of play. Over the past five games, Embiid is averaging 30.2 points and 9.0 rebounds. The big man was at his best in a 123-117 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, finishing with 39 points and 13 rebounds.
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04-16-21 |
Pacers v. Jazz -9.5 |
Top |
111-119 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 26 m |
Show
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Utah is operating at an elite level on both sides of the ball, leading to the best record in the NBA. The Jazz boasts a top-three offense in the NBA, scoring almost 1.17 points per possession, and they are a top-five team in true shooting percentage (59.5 percent). Some of that stems from tremendous 3-point shooting, with the Jazz knocking down 39.0 percent of their attempts and leading the NBA with 16.8 3-pointers per game. Utah is also a top-10 team in free throw accuracy (79.1 percent), with above-average free-throw creation. The Jazz also project to have a tremendous edge on the offensive glass, with a top-five ranking in offensive rebounding against a Pacers team that is 30th in the NBA in protecting the defensive glass.
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04-15-21 |
Kings +12.5 v. Suns |
|
114-122 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 49 m |
Show
|
We're going to catch the Suns napping in this one. With a trip to Milwaukee looming you'll get double digits with this game and the Spurs coming in to end the homestand. These are two teams passing in the night, but 13 is too many.
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04-15-21 |
Celtics v. Lakers +6.5 |
Top |
121-113 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 21 m |
Show
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After an impressive, seven-game road trip in which they finished 4-3 without the services of their top two players in LeBron James (right, high-ankle sprain) and Anthony Davis (right calf strain), the Los Angeles Lakers return to Staples Center to host the Boston Celtics on Thursday. And for the first time this season, Los Angeles County will allow fans in attendance. The Lakers confirmed about 2,000 fans will be allowed into Staples Center, which brought a smile to the face of head coach Frank Vogel.
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04-14-21 |
Mavs v. Grizzlies +3 |
Top |
114-113 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 11 m |
Show
|
The Grizzlies wrap up their 3-game home stand with a big-time matchup against divisional foe Dallas Mavericks. A win for the Grizzlies would put them just a half game behind the Mavericks for the 7-seed and the division lead. A win would also tie the season series at 1-1 with a pivotal tie-breaking 3rd game in May.
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04-14-21 |
Warriors -11 v. Thunder |
|
147-109 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 30 m |
Show
|
Entering Wednesday night's road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Curry is on one of the hottest streaks of his career as he propels Golden State in its playoff push. The Warriors enter Wednesday's game in 10th place in the Western Conference, a game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the final spot in the play-in field. Golden State has won three of its past four games, with victories over the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets during that stretch. Conversely, Oklahoma City lost its seventh straight game in a 106-96 defeat to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.
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04-14-21 |
Nets v. 76ers UNDER 226 |
|
117-123 |
Loss |
-112 |
6 h 43 m |
Show
|
Harden is out for tonight’s game so he can recover from a hamstring injury. Right now, Irving is listed as a “game-time decision” — which has been a recurring theme with “Uncle Drew” this season. As a result, it looks like it’s the Kevin Durant Show with Joe Harris, Bruce Brown, and whatever is left of Blake Griffin at this point. (LaMarcus Aldridge is also a game-time decision.)
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04-14-21 |
Bucks v. Wolves +9.5 |
Top |
130-105 |
Loss |
-103 |
4 h 54 m |
Show
|
Missing perennial All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in each of the past five games, the Bucks are 2-3 over that span
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04-13-21 |
Heat v. Suns -3 |
|
86-106 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 57 m |
Show
|
The Phoenix Suns almost blew a 24-point lead against the Houston Rockets last night, but they held on to claim their ninth win in the last 10 games. They recorded a franchise-high 25 three-pointers against the Rockets. The Suns have a 28-7 record since the beginning of February, the best in the league during this span.
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04-13-21 |
Heat v. Suns OVER 216.5 |
Top |
86-106 |
Loss |
-112 |
9 h 54 m |
Show
|
The Phoenix Suns almost blew a 24-point lead against the Houston Rockets last night, but they held on to claim their ninth win in the last 10 games. They recorded a franchise-high 25 three-pointers against the Rockets. The Suns have a 28-7 record since the beginning of February, the best in the league during this span.
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04-13-21 |
Hawks v. Raptors UNDER 225 |
|
108-103 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 12 m |
Show
|
Snell won't be suiting up for this one due to an ankle injury, but Toronto is sure to have its hands full with a red-hot Atlanta team that has won 15 of its last 20 games to shoot into sole possession of fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks have given the Raptors trouble in each of their first two matchups this season. Toronto's thin frontcourt depth hasn't had an answer for the league's best rebounder in Clint Capela, who is averaging 17.5 rebounds in two contests against the Raptors. The new additions of big men Khem Birch and Freddie Gillespie should play a role in shoring up some of those issues, as will Atlanta being without rising star power forward John Collins, who has missed the last seven games due to an ankle injury.
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04-13-21 |
Clippers v. Pacers OVER 232 |
Top |
126-115 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 44 m |
Show
|
The LA Clippers have produced some impressive victories in recent games and are in the middle of a challenging run of games. Kawhi Leonard sat out their last game against the Detroit Pistons, with Paul George and Marcus Morris taking up the bulk of the offensive responsibility.
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04-12-21 |
Rockets v. Suns OVER 228.5 |
Top |
120-126 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 34 m |
Show
|
Chris Paul has been a real difference-maker for the Suns. Even at 35 years old, CP3 has given them immediate viability as a top team. On paper, they don’t have the talent of a healthy Lakers or Clippers squad, but they definitely have the scoring and defensive chops to hang with anyone.
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04-12-21 |
Spurs v. Magic +7 |
Top |
120-97 |
Loss |
-108 |
5 h 47 m |
Show
|
An infusion of young talent, an overwhelming number of injuries and an increasing distance between them and the final spot in the NBA’s postseason play-in tournament have the Orlando Magic focused on daily improvement at the moment rather than a playoff push. Approaching each game with the right mindset, developing their youth and re-establishing their defensive identity are all paramount to capitalizing on the remainder of the season and maximizing in-game opportunities. Less than 24 hours after squandering one of those chances, and as a result suffering a blowout loss to a powerhouse Milwaukee Bucks squad, the Magic (17-36) will attempt to regroup when they host the San Antonio Spurs (25-26) on Monday at 8 p.m. ET.
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04-12-21 |
76ers v. Mavs UNDER 219.5 |
|
113-95 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 28 m |
Show
|
The Sixers beat the Mavericks in Philadelphia in a game where Ben Simmons locked up Dallas star Luka Doncic, and he will have to do the same on Monday. The Mavs star continues to put up big numbers and put Dallas in a position to win games consistently. He will be a tough challenge. Joel Embiid will also have to continue his adjustment with the knee brace and lead the team to wins.
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04-11-21 |
Raptors v. Knicks UNDER 216 |
|
96-102 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 11 m |
Show
|
Dating back to February 26, the Raptors have played without at least one of Lowry, VanVleet, Siakam and OG Anunoby in 15 of 20 games. The four have missed a combined 30 games in that span, and this is excluding the bench guys who have also missed time on a roster for which depth has already been a concern. (We could also mention the two players the Raptors traded at the deadline for future picks and the recent waiving of Pat McCaw here too.)
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04-11-21 |
Bucks v. Magic UNDER 224.5 |
Top |
124-87 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 17 m |
Show
|
At this point, Milwaukee just needs a victory. With Giannis Antetokounmpo doubtful once more, Bud needs to hope the return of most of his starters can best an Orlando Magic team that got stripped down to nuts and bolts at the trade deadline. The Bucks opted to rest all of their starters in their home loss to the Hornets, and the backup brigade couldn’t quite get past Charlotte, losing 127-119. This should be a prime opportunity for Khris Middleton to recapture his shooting stroke following the 6-27 performance in Dallas. Brook Lopez generally finds his groove any time he’s near his home in Orlando, so I fully expect a 20-point performance out of him.
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04-10-21 |
Pistons v. Blazers UNDER 227 |
Top |
103-118 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 37 m |
Show
|
First, three bits on Detroit's health. Jerami Grant sat out the game against the Kings with a sore right knee. The injury is apparently not serious, but Grant will miss tonight’s game against the Blazers. Next is Killian Hayes. Detroit’s rookie point guard played quite well against the Kings but midway through the fourth quarter, he seemed a bit hobbled.
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04-10-21 |
Raptors +1.5 v. Cavs |
Top |
135-115 |
Win
|
101 |
6 h 13 m |
Show
|
After dropping two straight, Toronto opens a two-game road trip with a visit to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers, who trail the Raptors by a half-game in the Eastern Conference standings. As the season winds down, Toronto looks to get back on track with the play-in tournament still within reach.
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04-09-21 |
Wizards v. Warriors -180 |
Top |
110-107 |
Loss |
-180 |
10 h 34 m |
Show
|
The Warriors are running out of games on the schedule, but a lot of those games are against bad teams. The Wizards are one of them. Get to work.
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04-09-21 |
Rockets v. Clippers -12 |
Top |
109-126 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 24 m |
Show
|
The Clippers are playing their best basketball at the right time heading into Friday's game against the visiting Houston Rockets. And they've benefitted from the addition of veteran point guard Rajon Rondo.
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04-09-21 |
Hornets v. Bucks OVER 222.5 |
|
127-119 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 41 m |
Show
|
All right, the Milwaukee Bucks are finally back home (for about 36 hours) when they take on the Charlotte Hornets. James Borrego’s squad embarrassed the Bucks earlier this season with crisp ball movement decimating their defensive lapses, so this is a solid shot at redemption against an injury-riddled Hornets team. Bucks return the favor tonight.
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04-09-21 |
Wolves v. Celtics -8.5 |
Top |
136-145 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 17 m |
Show
|
Minnesota fell to the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night, 141-137, unable to complete a comeback from a double-digit deficit. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 32 points and added 12 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards tallied 27 points -- 17 of which came in the fourth quarter. Boston beat the New York Knicks, 101-98, Wednesday night on their home floor behind Jaylen Brown's 32 points and 10 rebounds. Jayson Tatum chipped in 25 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Noce effort by the Wolves in their last outing but they'll be blown out in this one.
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04-08-21 |
Blazers v. Jazz -5.5 |
|
103-122 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 24 m |
Show
|
The Portland Trail Blazers are 27th in opponent’s points per game, giving up 115.2 points a night. They can’t afford to be lax on the defensive end because the Jazz, who are third-best in the NBA in points per game at 116.9, will exploit their every mistake.
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04-08-21 |
Bucks v. Mavs -1 |
Top |
101-116 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 11 m |
Show
|
Darn near everything you need to know about this game starts and ends with Giannis Antetkounmpo’s name on the injury report. With the Mavericks coming home for the second game of their latest back to back, they may have just caught a break as the two-time MVP is listed as doubtful with knee soreness as of Wednesday night’s injury report.
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04-08-21 |
Lakers v. Heat -8 |
Top |
104-110 |
Loss |
-109 |
9 h 59 m |
Show
|
The Lakers will be without LeBron James and Anthony Davis — so this will hardly feel like the NBA Finals rematch we were hoping to see in this one. The Lakers (32-19) still have a lot to play for as they are also hoping to avoid falling to the play-in games in the Western Conference. Miami is also looking to move away from the 7th seed and into a safer area. The Heat come in nearly fully healthy with only KZ Okpala missing but are still working out the kinks of adding in Victor Oladipo to the lineup and also Nemja Belicja — who have both found their way into the rotation. The Heat are 2-1 with Oladipo so far.
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04-07-21 |
Jazz v. Suns UNDER 227.5 |
|
113-117 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 2 m |
Show
|
This game features two teams who are fantastic on the offensive end, but yet, the number is just 225.5. I think this is baiting the public into an over, bait we won't fall for.
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04-07-21 |
Spurs v. Nuggets UNDER 222.5 |
Top |
96-106 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 10 m |
Show
|
The Nuggets have been on fire since the trade for Aaron Gordon but I think we'll see them sleepwalk through this one. The Nuggets allowed 119 points to San Antonio in January, I think we'll see Denver commit of the defensive end.
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04-06-21 |
Grizzlies v. Heat UNDER 216 |
|
124-112 |
Loss |
-104 |
5 h 48 m |
Show
|
The Grizzlies just smacked the 76ers a few nights ago as their starters put a hurting on the +/- for that game. Memphis can play with anyone when they shoot the ball well. They are on of the top assists teams in the NBA and also have a top 10 defense. However, they are mediocre everywhere else.
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04-06-21 |
76ers v. Celtics UNDER 222 |
Top |
106-96 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 24 m |
Show
|
Don't take too much from the Celtics last two games where they shot the ball extremely well. This is a better defensive team than the Hornets or Rockets. Expect this to be a slow, sloppy pace.
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04-06-21 |
Lakers v. Raptors UNDER 208.5 |
Top |
110-101 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 13 m |
Show
|
While it's an injury-ridden Los Angeles team that will be without the All-Star duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, among others, Tuesday night presents a different challenge for Toronto, which has struggled on the second end of back-to-backs this season. Coming into Tuesday, the Raptors are 1-8 on the second night of back-to-backs this season. As it looks to reverse its misfortune from this year, Toronto will also be shorthanded as Kyle Lowry remains out with a toe infection and Fred VanVleet's status is day-to-day due to a right hip flexor strain. In their absence, DeAndre' Bembry, Malachi Flynn and Gary Trent Jr. have handled the majority of the backcourt duties and have thrived as of late.
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04-05-21 |
Suns -14 v. Rockets |
|
133-130 |
Loss |
-105 |
5 h 28 m |
Show
|
House and Wall have been ruled out for the Rockets, so we're going to take advantage of a game that will be a blowout.
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04-05-21 |
Knicks v. Nets -5.5 |
|
112-114 |
Loss |
-113 |
4 h 11 m |
Show
|
There are 22 games left in the regular season for the Nets, whose identity has been largely defined by their ability to shapeshift through fluid availability and still compile a 34-16 record that has them in a race for the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. But with Griffin and Aldridge as new additions, with Durant having missed the last 22 games, with James Harden out for the last two, Nash will have some fine-tuning and decisions to make with rotations once he has his rull roster at his disposal.
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04-05-21 |
Kings -4 v. Wolves |
Top |
106-116 |
Loss |
-107 |
5 h 51 m |
Show
|
The Timberwolves in fell short gutsy, shorthanded effort against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday as Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 39 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists in the 122-113 defeat. Towns has averaged 29.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game over his last 10 contests, scoring on 47.8% of his field-goal attempts over that stretch as well. The Kings, who have dropped three consecutive matchups, most recently fell to the Milwaukee Bucks 129-128 on Saturday evening. Prior to Sacramento's recent losing skid, the team had reeled off five straight victories, and with a 22-28 record, they sit just one game back of the Western Conference's 10th seed, a play-in playoff appearance. Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox leads the team with 24.5 points and 7.1 assists per game this season.
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04-05-21 |
Pistons -3 v. Thunder |
Top |
132-108 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 18 m |
Show
|
Oklahoma City's covered just one of the last six as a 'dog and overall has been unprofitable in 2020-21, currently owning a 24-24-1 clip ATS. It's not the most attractive game on the board, but bettors should consider laying the points with the Pistons, who are 14-3 ATS the last 17 following a double-digit loss.
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04-04-21 |
Magic v. Nuggets -16 |
Top |
109-119 |
Loss |
-112 |
11 h 45 m |
Show
|
Aaron Gordon will see some familiar faces when the Denver Nuggets host the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. The Nuggets acquired Gordon from the Magic at the trade deadline on March 25 after he spent 6 1/2 seasons in Orlando. Denver has won its first three games with Gordon on the court, four straight overall and 13 of 16. The 25-year-old forward had a solid all-around performance with 14 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals in Thursday's 101-94 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
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04-04-21 |
Hornets v. Celtics -9 |
Top |
86-116 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 37 m |
Show
|
The Celtics have been quite good at home this year. They are 14-9 at TD Garden and allow 3.6 fewer points at home than they do on the road. They have also been better offensively since the All-Star break averaging 114.1 points per game when compared to the 111.7 points they averaged before it.
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04-04-21 |
Lakers v. Clippers -10.5 |
|
86-104 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 11 m |
Show
|
LeBron James is still recovering from his right high-ankle sprain, and Anthony Davis is still rehabbing his calf injury. Additionally, newly-acquired Lakers center Andre Drummond is questionable to play with a toe injury he suffered recently. Veteran shooter Wesley Mathews is also questionable with a neck injury.
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04-03-21 |
Thunder v. Blazers -11.5 |
|
85-133 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 22 m |
Show
|
Portland saw a four-game winning streak come to an unceremonious end when the visiting Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 127-109 victory on Friday. Things went much worse for the Thunder, who trailed 43-13 after one quarter while being steamrolled 140-103 by the host Phoenix Suns. Oklahoma City has dropped four of its past five games, but coach Mark Daigneault is eager to see how his team responds following the season-worst beating.
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04-03-21 |
Magic +15 v. Jazz |
Top |
91-137 |
Loss |
-109 |
10 h 16 m |
Show
|
They’ve managed to beat the Clippers and the Pelicans in impressive fashion, but both teams were missing multiple starters. Now comes an assignment that is as challenging as it gets when they take on the league’s best Utah Jazz at full strength (we think at least, it will be the second night of a back-to-back for the Jazz so we’ll see what happens). I think this is too many points to give against a scrappy Magic team.
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04-03-21 |
Knicks -1.5 v. Pistons |
Top |
125-81 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 26 m |
Show
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The Detroit Pistons will be off to the road after this one with the Knicks. New York needs this game after losing their offense last night against the Mavericks. Despite the loss, New York played well enough on the defensive end to crush Detroit with that same effort.
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04-03-21 |
Mavs v. Wizards +6 |
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109-87 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 36 m |
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To earn a win against a talented Dallas side this weekend, Washington will need more on the offensive end because they certainly won't get it done on the defensive side of the ball. Get this game now in case Beal is available. Even so, I think we'll catch the Mavericks sleeping.
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04-02-21 |
Lakers v. Kings -4 |
Top |
115-94 |
Loss |
-115 |
4 h 6 m |
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After a double-digit loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers must quickly move on as they embark on a seven-game road trip, starting with a match against De’Aaron Fox and the resurging Sacramento Kings, who have won five of their last six. The Lakers and Kings faced off earlier this season just before the All-Star break, which came down to the wire. Ultimately, Los Angeles missed several layups near the end to win the game, falling 123-120.
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04-02-21 |
Hawks +2 v. Pelicans |
Top |
126-103 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 53 m |
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The Pelicans committed 24 turnovers, which coach Stan Van Gundy called "ridiculous,", last night, and got outscored 36-17 on points off turnovers. I can't back them until I know I'm not getting a sloppy team.
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04-02-21 |
Wolves v. Grizzlies -6 |
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108-120 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 46 m |
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The Memphis Grizzlies need this one. The month of April is going to be one that will test Taylor Jenkins and his young Grizzlies squad as they will play sixteen straight games against teams in playoff contention. That is why it is imperative that they win this contest against Anthony Edwards and a young Minnesota Timberwolves squad.
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04-02-21 |
Hornets +3.5 v. Pacers |
Top |
114-97 |
Win
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100 |
29 h 58 m |
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While there may be plenty of games left for the Pacers to make up ground, they will hope to avoid a misstep against another potential playoff contender. Charlotte and its multifaceted attack of Terry Rozier (20.7 points, 4.0 rebounds per game), Gordon Hayward (19.9 points, 4.1 assists), and Devonte' Graham (14.0 points, 37.9 percent from 3-point range) have won four of its last five games. Their recent surge has occurred despite the absence of rookie standout LaMelo Ball, who remains sidelined for a lengthy stretch due to a fractured right wrist.
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04-02-21 |
Rockets v. Celtics -11.5 |
Top |
102-118 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 35 m |
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The Boston Celtics have lost two winnable games in a row and seven of their last 10, but will likely get two important players back with a little luck when they face the Houston Rockets at TD Garden Friday night. News of Romeo Langford’s potential availability should help the team’s depth even in limited minutes, and a return for Robert Williams III will bring much-needed balance to the frontcourt rotation.
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04-01-21 |
Nuggets -1.5 v. Clippers |
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101-94 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 4 m |
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Defeating Denver won't be an easy task. The Nuggets have one of the best records in the Western Conference at 29-18 and boast a talented roster, highlighted by MVP candidate Nikola Jokic. The 26-year-old big man is one of the most dominant players in the league, and he gave the Clippers fits when the two teams met in the playoffs last season. Consider it a fun coincidence that they get to face The Joker on April Fools' Day.
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04-01-21 |
Wizards -3 v. Pistons |
Top |
91-120 |
Loss |
-107 |
4 h 18 m |
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This is the first of a long road trip for the Wizards. Expect them to be at their best tonight.
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03-31-21 |
Bulls v. Suns -7 |
Top |
116-121 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 16 m |
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Too many question marks, including Zach Levine, to take the Bulls in this one.
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03-31-21 |
Raptors -8 v. Thunder |
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103-113 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 27 m |
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For a team who is just 1-12 in March, I'm not sure how logic tells us that they should be a -7.5 road favorite. Again, experience prevails in this one.
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03-31-21 |
Jazz -5.5 v. Grizzlies |
Top |
111-107 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 32 m |
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The Grizzlies return home after a mostly successful 2-2 road trip out West. The Grizzlies picked up victories over the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, but lost back-to-back game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. The Grizzlies will now welcome the Jazz to FedExForum for their 3rd matchup in less than a week. The Grizzlies were in positive spirits when leaving Utah, despite the the losses, saying they knew what they needed to fix and left with positive takeaways knowing they could hang with a team as good as the Jazz.
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03-30-21 |
Magic +11.5 v. Clippers |
Top |
103-96 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 23 m |
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The rebuilding Orlando Magic nearly caught the LA Lakers napping on Sunday but eventually came away with a 93-96 loss. Not much is expected from Steve Clifford's unit following their fire sale, but the youngsters in the squad will be looking to leave their mark. Forward Chuma Okeke has stepped up his game following the trade deadline. He had 14 points against the Lakers in a contest where buckets were hard to come by. Dwayne Bacon also continued his redemption season with 26 points.
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03-30-21 |
Hawks v. Suns OVER 220 |
Top |
110-117 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 14 m |
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Terrence Ross has missed the last seven games for the Orlando Magic with a knee injury but is expected to suit up against the LA Clippers. Ross is the most experienced player on the current Magic roster and will slot right back into the starting lineup. He's also averaging a career-high 16 points per game this season. He'll take on an even higher scoring load for this young team now. They'll be a lot of guys on both sides looking to make an offensive impact.
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03-30-21 |
76ers +5 v. Nuggets |
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95-104 |
Loss |
-104 |
9 h 28 m |
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The Sixers will be looking to continue to hammer out some things within their team, such as a playoff rotation with the bench unit, and they will be looking to get some revenge on the Nuggets. The last time these teams met up way back on Jan. 9, the Sixers only had seven players available due to the league’s health and safety protocols. Denver predictably won the game so the Sixers will have that on their mind heading into this one.
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03-30-21 |
76ers v. Nuggets UNDER 221 |
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95-104 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 17 m |
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The Sixers will be looking to continue to hammer out some things within their team, such as a playoff rotation with the bench unit, and they will be looking to get some revenge on the Nuggets. The last time these teams met up way back on Jan. 9, the Sixers only had seven players available due to the league’s health and safety protocols. Denver predictably won the game so the Sixers will have that on their mind heading into this one.
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03-30-21 |
Hornets v. Wizards +3.5 |
Top |
114-104 |
Loss |
-106 |
8 h 32 m |
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Without guard LaMelo Ball, the Hornets are turning to various potential options. Their style looks a bit different.
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03-30-21 |
Hornets v. Wizards UNDER 228.5 |
Top |
114-104 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 20 m |
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The rebuilding Orlando Magic nearly caught the LA Lakers napping on Sunday but eventually came away with a 93-96 loss. Not much is expected from Steve Clifford's unit following their fire sale, but the youngsters in the squad will be looking to leave their mark. Forward Chuma Okeke has stepped up his game following the trade deadline. He had 14 points against the Lakers in a contest where buckets were hard to come by. Dwayne Bacon also continued his redemption season with 26 points.
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03-29-21 |
Grizzlies v. Rockets +8 |
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120-110 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 34 m |
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Of course, anyone can beat anyone in the NBA, something that the Grizzlies have unfortunately discovered recently. But even if this isn't quite the same Rockets team that they blew out in their last meeting, the Grizzlies have a great opportunity to get back on track against a far inferior team. The Grizzlies will win but this number is too much.
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03-29-21 |
Raptors -3 v. Pistons |
Top |
104-118 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 42 m |
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For the third time this month - and the final time in the 2020-21 season - the Raptors are set to face the Pistons. While the Pistons are owners of the East's worst record and the league's second-worst record, they have gotten the best of the Raptors in each of the first two meetings. Toronto, which has lost 13 of its last 15 games, is in desperate need of a win in order to stay in the East's playoff picture and avoid a sweep at the hands of one of the conference's weaker teams. Expect the Raptors to take some of the bad taste from their mouth tonight.
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03-29-21 |
Heat v. Knicks +4.5 |
Top |
98-88 |
Loss |
-114 |
6 h 58 m |
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Mitchell Robinson’s injury overshadowed the Knicks’ third straight win Saturday, when the third-year center suffered a broken right foot in the first quarter of a 102-96 victory over the host Milwaukee Bucks. The visiting Heat suffered a sixth straight loss Friday, when Miami fell to the Charlotte Hornets, 110-105. Robinson was playing in just his fourth game since returning from a 15-game absence due to a broken right hand. The 7-footer was injured after he crashed to the floor while battling for a rebound with the Bucks’ Brook Lopez. Robinson immediately grabbed his foot in pain and needed help getting off the floor.
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03-28-21 |
Magic v. Lakers -6.5 |
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93-96 |
Loss |
-110 |
12 h 18 m |
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It took five tries, but the Lakers finally won a game without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, beating the moribund Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. And all of a sudden — after losing the previous four games — they have a chance to start a streak in the other direction with the openly tanking Orlando Magic coming to town on Sunday.
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03-28-21 |
Hawks v. Nuggets -4.5 |
Top |
102-126 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 13 m |
Show
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The Denver Nuggets return to Ball Arena on Sunday night for a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. This game is a little more special than the rest as Aaron Gordon will finally make his Nuggets debut after Denver acquired him before the trade deadline on Thursday morning.
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03-28-21 |
Blazers +1 v. Raptors |
Top |
122-117 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 27 m |
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There will be some familiar faces in different places Sunday night when the Portland Trail Blazers visit the Toronto Raptors in Tampa. The teams completed a trade Thursday, with the Raptors sending Norman Powell to the Trail Blazers for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood. In his debut with Portland, Powell scored 22 points Friday in a 112-105 victory over the host Orlando Magic. In their Toronto debuts, Trent scored eight points and Hood two in a 104-100 loss to the visiting Phoenix Suns on Friday. The Raptors have lost 10 of their past 11 games.
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03-27-21 |
Cavs v. Kings UNDER 223 |
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98-100 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 36 m |
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The Kings have taken advantage of their recent easy stretch of the schedule to put together one of their best win streaks of the season, winning five of the last six. And the schedule gods have blessed them with another winnable game tonight, as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time this week.
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03-27-21 |
Grizzlies v. Jazz -9.5 |
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110-126 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 30 m |
Show
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The Grizzlies had a late run to make the score close, but the truth is, the Jazz were in control of last night's game for 46 minutes. They'll blow the Grizzlies out tonight.
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03-27-21 |
Celtics v. Thunder OVER 217 |
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111-94 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 48 m |
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Boston coach Brad Stevens is hoping newcomer Evan Fournier will have a big impact after joining the Celtics on Thursday in a trade with the Orlando Magic. Fournier could make his debut as soon as Saturday when Boston takes on the Thunder in Oklahoma City.
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03-27-21 |
Grizzlies v. Jazz OVER 226.5 |
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110-126 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 43 m |
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On Friday, the Grizzlies battled the Jazz on even terms almost across the board. Utah held a slim edge in field-goal percentage (45.9 percent to 45.4 percent) and in rebounds (51-48). Each club made 12 3-pointers Last night's game crawled over the total, tonight's game will easily go over.
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03-27-21 |
Mavs v. Pelicans UNDER 229.5 |
Top |
103-112 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 52 m |
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While the Pelicans struggle to guard away from the basket, they excel at doing the dirty work near the basket. The team scores 53.6 points in the paint, they lead the league with 15.5 second-chance points and lead the league grabbing 53.3 percent of their available rebounds. While it’s not surprising Steven Adams leads the Pelicans in rebounding per game, it’s intriguing that Williamson is third on the team (7.0) behind Josh Hart (7.6). As of this writing, it’s unclear if Porzingis will play on the second night of a back-to-back, but if he’s out it will require a total team effort to keep the Pelicans from dominating the paint.
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03-27-21 |
Knicks v. Bucks UNDER 223.5 |
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102-96 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 15 m |
Show
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The Knicks have to play the card that brought them here, perimeter defense is the key to the Knicks success.
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03-27-21 |
Pistons +3.5 v. Wizards |
Top |
92-106 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 34 m |
Show
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Detroit now has four promising, defensively-minded guards. Diallo, Smith, Killian Hayes, and Saben Lee have shown signs this year they can join the lineage of quality Pistons defenders at the guard spots. Killian remains out (but is close to returning), Saben needs more seasoning before being trusted with the starting gig, but if Dennis is available this evening, not testing him alongside Hamidou against offensive guards Bradley Beal (let’s assume he’ll play) and Russell Westbrook would be a downer.
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03-27-21 |
Pistons v. Wizards UNDER 224 |
Top |
92-106 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 21 m |
Show
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Detroit now has four promising, defensively-minded guards. Diallo, Smith, Killian Hayes, and Saben Lee have shown signs this year they can join the lineage of quality Pistons defenders at the guard spots. Killian remains out (but is close to returning), Saben needs more seasoning before being trusted with the starting gig, but if Dennis is available this evening, not testing him alongside Hamidou against offensive guards Bradley Beal (let’s assume he’ll play) and Russell Westbrook would be a downer.
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03-26-21 |
Cavs v. Lakers -3.5 |
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86-100 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 25 m |
Show
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The Cavaliers are in a different short-handed situation. JaVale McGee was traded to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday while Andre Drummond reportedly is waiting on a contract buyout that will make him a free agent. Don't be blind by the last outing from both of these teams.
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03-26-21 |
Hawks v. Warriors +7.5 |
Top |
124-108 |
Loss |
-107 |
7 h 47 m |
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Defense. Defense is the story. Defense is the only story. The Warriors played one of the worst defensive games you’ll ever see on Thursday, giving up 141 points to a middling Kings team, and allowing them to exceed 60% shooting on the night. Draymond Green will hopefully be returning from illness, and the Warriors need every bit of defensive brilliance that he can muster. I think you'll see a better effort tonight.
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03-26-21 |
Grizzlies v. Jazz -9.5 |
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114-117 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 11 m |
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The Utah Jazz are 1st in both 3’s made (17.0) and 3’s attempted (43.0) per game, while boasting the 2nd-best percentage (39.7%). In addition, 7 of their 9 consistent rotation players shoot above 35% from 3, and 5 of them (Conley, Mitchell, Bogdanovic, Joe Ingles, and Jordan Clarkson) make more than 2 a game.
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03-26-21 |
Grizzlies v. Jazz UNDER 229.5 |
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114-117 |
Loss |
-105 |
4 h 12 m |
Show
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The Grizzlies have done better at defending the 3-point line, but they trend towards below-average in most 3-point team stats. They can get caught in aggressive help defense or hard shifts that lead to open 3’s. They got to be on their best behavior from 3.
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03-26-21 |
Pacers v. Mavs -1 |
Top |
109-94 |
Loss |
-107 |
6 h 36 m |
Show
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The Dallas Mavericks (23-19) return to action against the Indiana Pacers (20-23) after an eventful trade deadline saw the Mavericks net JJ Redick and Nicolo Melli in exchange for James Johnson, Wesley Iwundu, and a second-round pick. The Mavericks took the first matchup between these two teams as Kristaps Porzingis led the way with 27 points and 13 rebounds in a 124-112 victory. However, both clubs were without key contributors. The Mavericks were in the midst of the COVID fiasco, and the Pacers were missing elite shot-blocker Myles Turner and Jeremy Lamb. These two teams are going in opposite directions.
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03-26-21 |
Pacers v. Mavs UNDER 226 |
Top |
109-94 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 48 m |
Show
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The Dallas Mavericks (23-19) return to action against the Indiana Pacers (20-23) after an eventful trade deadline saw the Mavericks net JJ Redick and Nicolo Melli in exchange for James Johnson, Wesley Iwundu, and a second-round pick. The Mavericks took the first matchup between these two teams as Kristaps Porzingis led the way with 27 points and 13 rebounds in a 124-112 victory. However, both clubs were without key contributors. The Mavericks were in the midst of the COVID fiasco, and the Pacers were missing elite shot-blocker Myles Turner and Jeremy Lamb. The two teams are playing different basketball in the past 15 games. The Mavericks are 10-5 sporting a top-four offensive rating and a top-8 defensive rating while the Pacers are 6-9 and in the bottom half of both metrics. Expect teams across the league to take some time to settle in offensively.
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03-26-21 |
Rockets +4.5 v. Wolves |
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101-107 |
Loss |
-109 |
6 h 14 m |
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The majority of the Rockets' recent losses have been without center Christian Wood, who returned to the lineup following a 16-game injury absence on March 17 and has led the team in scoring, rebounding, and blocks this season. Wood averages 21.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in the 2020-21 campaign.
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03-26-21 |
Blazers v. Magic UNDER 217.5 |
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112-105 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 13 m |
Show
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The Magic have listed nine players out against the Blazers. However with their two two-way players, Orlando will have the minimum league requirement of eight available players. Cole Anthony (right rib), Wendell Carter Jr. (trade pending), Markelle Fultz (left knee; torn ACL), R.J. Hampton (trade pending), Gary Harris (trade pending), Jonathan Isaac (left knee), Otto Porter Jr. (trade pending), Terrence Ross (right knee) & Jeff Teague (trade pending) are out. As for the Blazers, it sounds like their newest addition Norman Powell will be in attendance in Orlando, but he is still listed as questionable.
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03-26-21 |
Heat v. Hornets OVER 213.5 |
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105-110 |
Win
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100 |
3 h 23 m |
Show
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Miami will be without Jimmy Butler (illness), Goran Dragic (back), Udonis Haslem (health protocols), Oladipo (trade), and KZ Okpala (health protocols). Bjelicia isn’t listed on the injury report, but it would be surprising if he plays tonight. The Heat are shorthanded tonight minus two starters as well as the players they traded/traded for. Apart from Bam Adebayo, the starting lineup that head coach Erik Spoelstra lands on should be something to behold. LaMelo Ball (fractured right wrist) is the only Hornet on tonight’s injury report. Turnover and injuries equal play ground basketball, which means offense.
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03-26-21 |
Blazers -9 v. Magic |
Top |
112-105 |
Loss |
-115 |
7 h 31 m |
Show
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Damian Lillard is out...but The Magic blew up their team ahead of the 2021 NBA trade deadline, moving their top-three players in Nikola Vucevic, Evan Fournier, and Aaron Gordon along with Al-Farouq Aminu for numerous assets. However, those assets -- Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter, Jeff Teague, Gary Harris, and R.J. Hampton -- won't be ready to play yet 24 hours after being acquired. As a result, the team has already ruled them out for Friday's game.
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03-26-21 |
Heat -107 v. Hornets |
Top |
105-110 |
Loss |
-107 |
5 h 15 m |
Show
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The Ball injury announcement was certainly a significant blow to the Hornets on Sunday night, but thus far, the team has adapted with a slowed-down, more methodical offense complemented with a superb defensive showing. Continuing to adjust to the adversity and getting the rest of the rotation to step up will be crucial for the Hornets as they kick off a short two-game homestand with the always-formidable Miami Heat. I think we'll start to see the negative results of the Ball injury starting toight.
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03-26-21 |
Nuggets v. Pelicans UNDER 232 |
Top |
113-108 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 21 m |
Show
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The Denver Nuggets made a couple of key trades for their future yesterday, adding JaVale McGee in one move and both Aaron Gordon and Gary Clark in another. Tonight is about the players they already had, however, as the Nuggets suit up without Gary Harris, RJ Hampton, and Isaiah Hartenstein as they face the New Orleans Pelicans.
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