03-26-21 |
Celtics v. Bucks UNDER 235.5 |
|
122-114 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 3 m |
Show
|
A positive for the Celtics in their loss to Milwaukee was their defense on reigning Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom they held to 13 points. Surrendering 27 points to Khris Middleton and 21 to Bobby Portis off the bench, however, made up the difference of Antetokounmpo scoring nearly 16 points fewer than his average.
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03-26-21 |
Suns v. Raptors UNDER 224.5 |
|
104-100 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 58 m |
Show
|
The Raptors have been hard to pin down this season, as we all know. First they’re 2-8, then they embrace a small-ball lineup and take down the likes of Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and Philly during a 15-9 stretch, before being decimated by health and safety protocols and losing nine straight (and then subsequently blowing out the 26-18 Nuggets). The Raptors now have to show the league which version they truly are — but they’ll have to do it without Powell, who averaged 26 points per game in March.
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03-26-21 |
Nets v. Pistons +7 |
|
113-111 |
Win
|
100 |
2 h 41 m |
Show
|
Utah pounded the star-less Nets 118-88 on Wednesday. Brooklyn could have one of its top players back in action at Detroit on Friday. James Harden was sidelined by a nagging neck injury. Kyrie Irving is away from the team for personal reasons, and Kevin Durant is in the final stages of rehabbing a left hamstring strain. Irving and Durant are not expected to suit up until next week. Harden is questionable to play against the Pistons.
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03-26-21 |
Nets v. Pistons UNDER 219.5 |
Top |
113-111 |
Loss |
-107 |
4 h 37 m |
Show
|
Now that the dust has settled following the trade deadline, the grind that is this Pistons season continues. Detroit made a move around the edges when they moved Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for Cory Joseph and a couple of second-round picks while Brooklyn stood pat despite a flurry of earlier Spencer Dinwiddie rumors. It will take some time for most teams to settle in after the deadline, even if they didn't make any moves.
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03-25-21 |
76ers v. Lakers UNDER 215.5 |
|
109-101 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 32 m |
Show
|
LeBron and Davis being sidelined is bad for the offense
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03-25-21 |
76ers v. Lakers +6 |
Top |
109-101 |
Loss |
-109 |
10 h 9 m |
Show
|
As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN on Wednesday, the Lakers and 76ers are among the teams hoping to land Kyle Lowry before the trade deadline, which is Thursday at 12:00 p.m. PT. If Lowry is traded to either the Lakers or 76ers before the game, he obviously won’t be available, but neither will the players that they traded for him. The same thing can be said about any play the Lakers or 76ers trade for, so both teams’ benches may look barren on Thursday.
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03-25-21 |
Warriors v. Kings UNDER 227 |
Top |
119-141 |
Loss |
-113 |
10 h 35 m |
Show
|
Tyrese Haliburton and his teammates might be a little distracted less than 24 hours after news broke during Wednesday's game that one of the most liked Kings, veteran guard Cory Joseph, had been traded to the Detroit Pistons for Delon Wright. Sacramento also sent Detroit two second-round picks.
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03-25-21 |
Clippers v. Spurs +6.5 |
|
98-85 |
Loss |
-102 |
9 h 44 m |
Show
|
The Clippers look to be easy side in this one but when it looks easy it rarely is. I'll take the points with the Spurs who were not playing their best last night against a Clippers team who caught fire. Spurs starters will be rested.
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03-25-21 |
Clippers v. Spurs UNDER 224 |
|
98-85 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 27 m |
Show
|
If the Spurs are to keep this closer than their first meeting they know they must play better defensively. The Spurs starters didn't play the final eight minutes on Wednesday so look for a rested Spurs team to better defending the rim tonight.
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03-25-21 |
Blazers +3 v. Heat |
Top |
125-122 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 52 m |
Show
|
The Miami Heat have had a confounding season coming off of reaching the NBA Finals in 2020. Part of the problem has been that Jimmy Butler has missed 14 games this season and the team has had to deal with a myriad of other issues. But nothing that should have caused the Heat to begin the season 7-14. Since that point, however, the Heat have somewhat resembled last season’s team.
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03-25-21 |
Wizards v. Knicks UNDER 225 |
Top |
102-106 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 34 m |
Show
|
The Knicks will get a chance to go back over the .500 mark for the fourth time since Feb. 27 after rolling to a 131-113 win over Washington on Tuesday night. The win occurred two nights after Randle was upset about a foul call in the waning seconds of overtime that led to Philadelphia’s Tobias Harris hitting the game-winning free throws to hand New York a 101-100 loss. Expect this one to go under the total with the Knicks potential dissaray after the dealine passes.
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03-24-21 |
Hawks v. Kings +3 |
Top |
108-110 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 37 m |
Show
|
The Kings have been better defensively over their past four games. They’re giving up 112.2 points per game during the 3-1 stretch, 7.0 points less than their season average. Haliburton’s insertion into the starting lineup in place of the injured Marvin Bagley III has made Sacramento more versatile on the defensive end.
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03-24-21 |
Nets v. Jazz UNDER 230.5 |
Top |
88-118 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 30 m |
Show
|
Brooklyn Nets (30-14, +205) are on for a second of back-to-back nights, following a clash against the Trail Blazers in Portland. It was a very tough event, but Steve Nash’s boys have been more than solid, posting 116-112 victory. Even with an extremely poor three-point shooting percentage, 9-for-30, the Nets managed to get on top of the nasty Blazers, who made 19 threes. The biggest difference in this one was the points from the paint where Brooklyn outscored the hosts 64-28. Happy to take the UNDER here.
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03-24-21 |
Mavs v. Wolves +8.5 |
|
128-108 |
Loss |
-115 |
6 h 22 m |
Show
|
Neither team is great defensively, and like most games on tonight's card, this one looks too easy. I'll take the 8.5 with both teams not looking stop stop their opponents.
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03-24-21 |
Grizzlies v. Thunder +6 |
|
116-107 |
Loss |
-103 |
6 h 44 m |
Show
|
The Grizzlies will kick off a 4-game road trip with a visit to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder in OKC for the second time in ten days. It was a disappointing game by the Grizzlies the last time in OKC, as they fell to the Thunder 128-122 while looking disinterested most of the game. The Thunder have been one of the stranger teams in the NBA this season. They were supposed to be bottom-feeders this season, competing for the top pick in the 2021 NBA draft. Instead, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has carried the Thunder to be fringe play-in tournament contenders as they trail the Grizzlies by just 2.5 games on the 10th seed in the standings.
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03-24-21 |
Mavs v. Wolves UNDER 231.5 |
|
128-108 |
Loss |
-102 |
5 h 23 m |
Show
|
Wednesday's contest will be the second of three matchups between the Wolves and the Mavericks in the 2020-21 regular season, with Dallas defeating Minnesota 127-122 on February 8, 2021, while staving off a furious Wolves comeback at American Airlines Center. Despite a 25-point deficit in the game's second half, Minnesota stormed back to close the gap to within three in the closing minute of regulation but fell just short. Expect the opposite tonight.
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03-24-21 |
Suns v. Magic UNDER 216 |
|
111-112 |
Loss |
-113 |
5 h 9 m |
Show
|
The Orlando Magic were flying high after snapping the Brooklyn Nets' winning streak on Friday. But they came crashing back to earth with two straight losses coming into this game. With the NBA Trade Deadline just a day away, the Orlando Magic could be moving some pieces around for younger talent and Draft picks.
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03-24-21 |
Hornets v. Rockets UNDER 223 |
|
122-97 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 50 m |
Show
|
Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets come into town after recently losing Rookie of the Year frontrunner LaMelo Ball to a fractured wrist. There is some hope that he will return in late April if the Hornets are in the playoff hunt, but odds are they will keep their number 1 pick (h/t Bill Worrell) covered in bubble wrap until next season. Charlotte is currently 21-21 and in 7th place in the East. They have a 4.5 game cushion over the 11th place Toronto Raptors, so things are looking bright for them. The Hornets knocked off the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night behind big nights from Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier. Injuries almost equal more points than the betting public anticipate.
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03-24-21 |
Suns v. Magic +10 |
Top |
111-112 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 37 m |
Show
|
Another game on the card that looks too easy. I've been doing this long enough to know that when it looks easy you usually want to take the points. With three easy game before the Suns go home, let's et that they are more worried about getting the next three games injury free.
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03-24-21 |
Hornets v. Rockets +3.5 |
Top |
122-97 |
Loss |
-103 |
6 h 17 m |
Show
|
Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets come into town after recently losing Rookie of the Year frontrunner LaMelo Ball to a fractured wrist. There is some hope that he will return in late April if the Hornets are in the playoff hunt, but odds are they will keep their number 1 pick (h/t Bill Worrell) covered in bubble wrap until next season. Charlotte is currently 21-21 and in 7th place in the East. They have a 4.5 game cushion over the 11th place Toronto Raptors, so things are looking bright for them. The Hornets knocked off the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night behind big nights from Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier.
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03-24-21 |
Cavs v. Bulls UNDER 216.5 |
Top |
103-94 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 5 m |
Show
|
On Monday, it was a cold shooting night for the Cavaliers. They shot 4-27 from behind the arc, they have to be much better in order for me to look at an over.
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03-24-21 |
Celtics +6 v. Bucks |
|
119-121 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 11 m |
Show
|
The Boston Celtics have been struggling lately and have managed just two wins in their last seven outings heading into this tie. The C's are now eighth in their Conference rankings with a sub-par 21-22 season record. The Milwaukee Bucks, meanwhile, has been dominant lately, winning 12 of their last 13 games. They are currently ranked third in the East with a 28-14 season record. Somehow this number is only 4.5. The public is going to fall for it, we're not.
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03-24-21 |
Nuggets v. Raptors +3 |
Top |
111-135 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 15 m |
Show
|
The Toronto Raptors will try to stop a nine-game losing streak when they play the visiting Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night in Tampa. The Nuggets have won nine of their past 11 games after defeating the host Orlando Magic 110-99 on Tuesday night to open a three-game road trip. Yet, this number is just -2? I've seen this before, Take the points and the Raptors.
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03-24-21 |
Celtics v. Bucks UNDER 230 |
Top |
119-121 |
Loss |
-100 |
5 h 59 m |
Show
|
The Bucks are heating up but they're not going to hit 62% from beyond the arc again. The public will be all over the OVER in this one but the under is the play because Boston knows in order to stay close they must be better defensively.
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03-24-21 |
Nuggets v. Raptors OVER 223 |
Top |
111-135 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 47 m |
Show
|
Toronto (17-26) has rarely enjoyed a completely healthy squad this season, as COVID and injuries have decimated the team’s ability to build cohesion and continuity. With the team plummeting down the standings, rumors continue to swirl about Kyle Lowry’s future with the Raptors ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. Injuries equal offense.
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03-23-21 |
76ers v. Warriors +4 |
Top |
108-98 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 43 m |
Show
|
The Golen State Warriors are back home after a successful, but weird homestand. They’re hoping to welcome both Steph Curry and Kevon Looney back as they take on the top seed in the East, the Philadelphia 76ers. But while Philly is exceptional, they’re without their best player, as Joel Embiid remains sidelined.
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03-23-21 |
Nets +3.5 v. Blazers |
|
116-112 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 34 m |
Show
|
Much has been made of the injury issues the Nets are dealing with but if Damian Lillard isn't 100% that completely changes the Blazers on the offensive end. The public is all over Portland, they will be proved wrong in this one.
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03-23-21 |
Nets v. Blazers UNDER 233 |
Top |
116-112 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 23 m |
Show
|
Too many injuries and unknowns in this match-up to expect this game to go over a total that is higher than expected.
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03-23-21 |
Suns v. Heat +2 |
|
110-100 |
Loss |
-107 |
8 h 42 m |
Show
|
The Heat are in desperate need of a win again a quality team, especially won that is scorching hot on the road. I think we're going to find the Suns sleeping a but with games against the Heat and magic on deck. The number tells you something in this one.
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03-23-21 |
Suns v. Heat UNDER 215.5 |
|
110-100 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 26 m |
Show
|
The Heat just dropped two games at home to the Pacers and there’s a lot of chatter about making a big move in advance of the trade deadline because of their glaring weaknesses on display. The Heat can make everyone on the roster sleep and feel a lot better by getting a win against one of the NBA’s best teams right now. Phoenix, like Miami, is one of the league’s better defensive teams, giving up just over 107 PPG (third-best). They also are one of the league’s better ball-moving teams with getting over 27 assists per game. The Heat will only be competitive in this game if their shooting returns to them.
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03-23-21 |
Nuggets v. Magic +7.5 |
Top |
110-99 |
Loss |
-106 |
7 h 46 m |
Show
|
With games against Orlando and Toronto on deck, I find it hard to believe that the Nugget aren't more concerned with getting to New Orleans and then going home. The Magic are a mess but with a few days before the trade deadline, I would expect everyone to be giving it their all in hopes of getting out.
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03-23-21 |
Nuggets v. Magic UNDER 217 |
Top |
110-99 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 29 m |
Show
|
The Orlando Magic are approaching a critical juncture in their season. Ahead lies a three-game homestand against three challenging opponents. Beyond that is a grueling five-game West Coast trip. Along the way, the team must overcome their injuries, redevelop chemistry among those that have returned from extended absences, and remain focused on the task at hand despite distractions that can be created by Thursday’s looming NBA trade deadline if they want to gain ground on a five-and-a-half-game separation between them and a play-in spot for the 2021 NBA playoffs.
|
03-22-21 |
Hawks v. Clippers UNDER 225.5 |
Top |
110-119 |
Loss |
-110 |
11 h 7 m |
Show
|
The Hawks have been more consistent on the defensive end of the floor since Nate McMillan took over as the team's head coach. The Hawks are 8-0 with McMillan leading them. At 3-2 since the All-Star break, the Clippers are coming off a 125-98 blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets at home on Saturday. Los Angeles likely will be playing without starters Patrick Beverley and Serge Ibaka. Beverley has missed the last four games with right knee soreness, while Ibaka has missed the last three games due to lower back tightness.
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03-22-21 |
Pacers v. Bucks -5 |
|
113-140 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 21 m |
Show
|
Bucks: 9-1 L10, averaging 120.3 points, 48.7 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 7.7 steals, and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.6 points on 45.5% shooting.
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03-22-21 |
Celtics +2.5 v. Grizzlies |
Top |
126-132 |
Loss |
-109 |
10 h 25 m |
Show
|
Memphis actually shot worse (38.9 percent) than it did the previous night (46.4 percent) during its 116-103 loss to the Warriors.
|
03-22-21 |
Raptors v. Rockets +8.5 |
Top |
99-117 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 17 m |
Show
|
It's been almost a month since the Toronto Raptors won their last game. Entering Monday, they've dropped eight straight games and have looked like one of the NBA's worst teams. Fortunately for Toronto, while it's been bad, it hasn't been as ugly as the Houston Rockets' 20-game losing streak. Even with both teams on a horrific run, I can't lay this many points.
|
03-22-21 |
Hornets +5 v. Spurs |
|
100-97 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 2 m |
Show
|
Charlotte will be shorthanded due to the loss of rookie guard LaMelo Ball, who is expected to miss the rest of the season with a fractured wrist. Ball is getting a second opinion, per reports. The Hornets announced Sunday that an MRI exam discovered the fracture in Ball's right wrist, and the team will list the 19-year-old Ball as out indefinitely until further updates were available. The first game after an impactful injury is a good chance to get a generous number.
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03-22-21 |
Thunder +3 v. Wolves |
Top |
112-103 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 40 m |
Show
|
The Timberwolves begin a four-game homestand with their season finale against the Thunder. The Wolves previously split a back-to-back with the Thunder in February in Oklahoma City. Typically I like to go against teams starting a homestand, especially when they're not usually a goof bet to begin with.
|
03-22-21 |
Kings v. Cavs UNDER 224 |
Top |
119-105 |
Push |
0 |
9 h 41 m |
Show
|
The Under is 4-1 in the past five for the Cavs when playing on no rest. The Kings have hit the Under in five of the past six, too.
|
03-21-21 |
Mavs v. Blazers +2 |
|
132-92 |
Loss |
-107 |
9 h 56 m |
Show
|
During this stretch of largely positive games, the Mavericks have strung together in March, it feels like we’ve seen a pattern. Start slow in the first, draw even in the second, try not to fart to death in the 3rd, then snatch victory in the fourth. That’s simply not going to cut it against a Dame Lillard-led team. Winning close games late is literally his whole thing. Dallas, knock on wood, has come a long way from its days of league-leading clutch time losses, but they haven’t exactly been coasting to wins much either. They entered the fourth on Friday with a 5 point lead. It wasn’t enough.
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03-21-21 |
Lakers +10 v. Suns |
Top |
94-111 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 2 m |
Show
|
The public will be all over the Suns in this one but I think the Lakers will have just enough to cover this number. The game after a major injury usually sees teams come together and play well the game after.
|
03-21-21 |
Lakers v. Suns UNDER 214.5 |
Top |
94-111 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 28 m |
Show
|
The defense is what takes a back seat when stars leave the line-up. The line-up shuffles and guys get a chance to show off what they can do in their absence, but I'm betting that there isn't enough even to push this game over.
|
03-21-21 |
Mavs v. Blazers UNDER 228.5 |
Top |
132-92 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 22 m |
Show
|
Two high octane offenses and the total is only 229. I've seen this before, this game's going under.
|
03-21-21 |
76ers -1 v. Knicks |
|
101-100 |
Push |
0 |
7 h 8 m |
Show
|
The 76ers have covered 8 straight games after allowing 100 points in their previous game, and 7-1 in their last 8 overall.
|
03-21-21 |
76ers v. Knicks UNDER 214 |
|
101-100 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 32 m |
Show
|
Philadelphia was able to crush the Sacramento Kings at home on Saturday despite missing three starters, including their star duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Embiid will be out again on Sunday and the status of Simmons is still uncertain while the team will also be missing Seth Curry. That means Tobias Harris will have to lead the way to make sure they stay on track.
|
03-21-21 |
Wizards v. Nets OVER 247.5 |
|
106-113 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 45 m |
Show
|
Both teams are experimenting lately with their lineups. Injuries, trades and the rapid development of young players have forced and allowed Detroit to try numerous backcourt pairings. The latest combination of Delon Wright and Frank Jackson delivered only 6 points for Wright
|
03-21-21 |
Bulls v. Pistons UNDER 217.5 |
|
100-86 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 19 m |
Show
|
Both teams are experimenting lately with their lineups. Injuries, trades and the rapid development of young players have forced and allowed Detroit to try numerous backcourt pairings. The latest combination of Delon Wright and Frank Jackson delivered only 6 points for Wright
|
03-21-21 |
Raptors v. Cavs UNDER 217.5 |
Top |
105-116 |
Loss |
-109 |
6 h 37 m |
Show
|
In the Cav's last 30 games, Cleveland has cashed under tickets in 22 of those games against teams with a losing record. An indication that they tend to play to the level of their competition.
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03-21-21 |
Thunder +4.5 v. Rockets |
Top |
114-112 |
Win
|
101 |
1 h 16 m |
Show
|
The Rockets have been pretty poor this season and have struggled to generate efficient, reliable offense. Christian Wood’s ankle injury meant that the Rockets’ season entered free-fall.
|
03-21-21 |
Thunder v. Rockets OVER 217 |
Top |
114-112 |
Win
|
100 |
1 h 51 m |
Show
|
The Rockets have been pretty poor this season and have struggled to generate efficient, reliable offense. Christian Wood’s ankle injury meant that the Rockets’ season entered free-fall.
|
03-20-21 |
Spurs v. Bucks UNDER 230 |
Top |
113-120 |
Loss |
-113 |
5 h 29 m |
Show
|
The Spurs know that their perimeter defense has to be better than normal against a Bucks team that is deep into their road trip. I expect the Spurs to make an effort in slowing down the Bucks three-point shooting.
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03-20-21 |
Spurs +11.5 v. Bucks |
Top |
113-120 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 6 m |
Show
|
The Spurs are riding the wave of a season-high three-game win streak as they prepare to square off against the third-place Milwaukee Bcks in the final game of their week-long Eastern Conference road trip. Although San Antonio finally saw star swingman DeMar DeRozan return to the lineup on Friday night, they draw the difficult task of holding two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in check on the second night of a back-to-back.
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03-20-21 |
Kings +6 v. 76ers |
|
105-129 |
Loss |
-103 |
6 h 44 m |
Show
|
The Sixers will be without Seth Curry, who joins Joel Embiid on the injury report as he is dealing with a sprained left ankle. That puts even more pressure on Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris to come up large and lead the offense the way they have to in order to pick up the win in this one.
|
03-20-21 |
Kings v. 76ers UNDER 230.5 |
|
105-129 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 39 m |
Show
|
The Kings have cashed five straight UNDERS, and 5 of 6 after an ATS cover.
|
03-20-21 |
Warriors v. Grizzlies -5.5 |
Top |
103-111 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 35 m |
Show
|
The Warriors gained the upper hand in the series despite the absence of Stephen Curry, who sustained a bruised tailbone Wednesday at Houston. According to Golden State coach Steve Kerr, Curry is "very doubtful" to return for the rematch. "It would be irresponsible of us to play him at this point. He's still in pain," Kerr said after the Friday win. "It's not even a question of temptation to put him out there. It's just we're going to do what's right medically. When he's ready, he's ready."
|
03-20-21 |
Hawks +3.5 v. Lakers |
Top |
99-94 |
Win
|
100 |
1 h 23 m |
Show
|
Atlanta fired head coach Lloyd Pierce and have gone 7-0 since handing the reigns to Nate McMillan. The team has also gotten healthier and started to find their stride, and have risen all the way to fifth in the Eastern Conference after the Lakers dropped the Hornets down a slot by beating them on Thursday night
|
03-20-21 |
Hawks v. Lakers UNDER 219.5 |
Top |
99-94 |
Win
|
100 |
1 h 19 m |
Show
|
In a game that means a lot to both teams, expect the pace to be slower as the game goes on.
|
03-19-21 |
Pacers v. Heat OVER 215.5 |
|
137-110 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 33 m |
Show
|
This is the scenario that OVER bettors have been cashing tickets with. The Over has cashed eight straight games when the nets are playing on one days rest, while the over is 8-1 in the Pacers last 9 road games.
|
03-19-21 |
Nets v. Magic UNDER 224.5 |
Top |
113-121 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 36 m |
Show
|
The pace of play will not be as quick in this match-up, considering the Magic are playing the second of back-to-back nights and they're not a great offensive team, to begin with. Expect this game to be sloppy.
|
03-19-21 |
Warriors v. Grizzlies OVER 220.5 |
Top |
116-103 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 29 m |
Show
|
This match-up has huge playoff implications so expect both teams to crank up the pace. The fourth quarter will be a battle, pushing this game over the total.. Curry will have a huge game.
|
03-18-21 |
Pelicans v. Blazers -1 |
|
93-101 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 53 m |
Show
|
Just a suggestion, but the Blazers might like to see how not letting their opponent get out to gargantuan early lead helps their chances. It might even remove the need for luck and a 18-point turnaround in the last quarter to secure a win. While the win was exhilarating, playing four full quarters might make it easier on the nerves and heart rate of all those associated with the Blazers.
|
03-18-21 |
Pelicans v. Blazers UNDER 239.5 |
|
93-101 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 28 m |
Show
|
The Blazers need to focus on stopping the Pelicans starting forwards who together notched up 58 points, 11 boards and 10 assists. Robert Covington and Derrick Jones Jr. will be up against it again tonight but if they can nullify the Pelicans pair, the Blazers should hopefully be on their way to another victory.
|
03-18-21 |
Wolves +10.5 v. Suns |
Top |
123-119 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 0 m |
Show
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The Wolves' recent performances are certainly a step in the right direction. The blowout victory over the Pelicans was certainly a surprise, with the Minnesota Timberwolves bench racking up 72 points. If they can have Russell, Towns, and Edwards on the court together, they will certainly see an improvement in their win column.
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03-18-21 |
Wolves v. Suns UNDER 232 |
Top |
123-119 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 36 m |
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This season has been another disappointment for Minnesota Timberwolves fans who were looking forward to seeing Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns star together. Between injuries and positive covid tests, the pair have played only 4 games together all season and the franchise has struggled to be a consistent threat on both ends to compete.
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03-18-21 |
Magic v. Knicks -5 |
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93-94 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 35 m |
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After losing 8 in a row, times don't get a lot easier for the Orlando Magic who travels to Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening to face the New York Knicks having not made the playoffs since 2013, Knicks fans are reveling in the hype around their young stars, who are proving they have what it takes to make the postseason. Thibodeau's side comes into this matchup on the back of two tough losses against the East's best two sides, which have dropped them to 8th in the conference standings. However, they will be looking to make their record .500 again with a win over an Orlando Magic side who are on the association's second-worst losing run.
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03-18-21 |
Thunder v. Hawks OVER 224 |
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93-116 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 15 m |
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Several players are out or questionable for the Thunder and while the injuries are real with the team focused on tanking they’ll take every precaution to get the players fully healthy before they return.
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03-18-21 |
Jazz v. Wizards +11 |
Top |
122-131 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 10 m |
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This is a typical spot where the public will be all over the Jazz, but it's hard for me to believe that the focus will be on the Wizards with a few winnable games on deck. You'll learn a lot about the Wizards tonight.
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03-18-21 |
Jazz v. Wizards UNDER 238.5 |
Top |
122-131 |
Loss |
-113 |
5 h 50 m |
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We'll figure out what the Wizards are made of after dropping a home game against the Kings last night. I suspect they'll make just enough effort to make it interesting but I think the pace will be slow in this one.
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03-17-21 |
Heat +1 v. Grizzlies |
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85-89 |
Loss |
-109 |
8 h 59 m |
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During their most recent skid, the Grizzlies have gone without the elite defense that got them where they need to be to compete and have missed consistent contributions from key players offensively. Memphis, despite being as healthy as they been at any point this season, seems out of sorts on switches and in drop coverage while not fitting in nicely enough in half-court sets to score.
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03-17-21 |
Celtics -8.5 v. Cavs |
Top |
110-117 |
Loss |
-104 |
7 h 11 m |
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Boston will be looking to take their anger out on the Cavaliers tonight after a dismal fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz last night. Boston wins this by 10-15 points.
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03-17-21 |
Kings v. Wizards -2 |
Top |
121-119 |
Loss |
-107 |
6 h 54 m |
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This game is simple. The Wizards need to win this game and win it in impressive fashion or their season will be done. Expect their best effort.
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03-16-21 |
Wolves v. Lakers -7.5 |
Top |
121-137 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 50 m |
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The Timberwolves will still be incomplete when they play the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time this season on Tuesday because Russell is still recovering from knee surgery, but the Lakers will be dealing with a few injuries of their own. In addition to Anthony Davis, who’s expected to miss at least another two weeks with Achilles tendinosis, and Jared Dudley, who is out indefinitely with a right MCL tear, the Lakers won’t have Alex Caruso (concussion) or Marc Gasol (health and safety protocols), both of whom were ruled out of Tuesday’s game by Frank Vogel on Monday.
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03-16-21 |
Wolves v. Lakers OVER 223 |
Top |
121-137 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 8 m |
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The Los Angeles Lakers hope their shortened roster can make it through a back-to-back when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The Lakers assured themselves no worse than a split in their two-day, two-game set by crushing the Golden State Warriors 128-97 on Monday night in San Francisco.
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03-16-21 |
Pelicans v. Blazers UNDER 238 |
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124-125 |
Loss |
-102 |
9 h 47 m |
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The Portland Trail Blazers play the New Orleans Pelicans at home for their third game in four nights. The Blazers are looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss against the Timberwolves Sunday night, hoping to improve their 1-2 record since the all star break. The Pelicans look to pick up their third straight win following big wins over the Cavaliers and the Clippers in their last two games.
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03-16-21 |
Pelicans +2 v. Blazers |
Top |
124-125 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 29 m |
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The Portland Trailblazers will likely start guard CJ McCollum Tuesday against New Orleans for the first time since he broke his left foot Jan. 16 against Atlanta, but that usually signals a go against. The public will overreact not remembering that it takes a few games for a returner player to find some cohesiveness.
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03-16-21 |
Thunder +6 v. Bulls |
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102-123 |
Loss |
-101 |
8 h 43 m |
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This is the start of a 4-game road trip for the Thunder. This is a spot I like to hit the road team because this is when you'll get their best effort in an attempt make it a successful trip.
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03-16-21 |
Cavs +10.5 v. Heat |
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98-113 |
Loss |
-106 |
8 h 35 m |
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two teams going in opposite directions. Expect the Heat to overlook the Cavs. Take the double digit offering.
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03-16-21 |
Thunder v. Bulls UNDER 225.5 |
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102-123 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 4 m |
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This is the start of a 4-game road trip for the Thunder. This is a spot I like to hit the road team because this is when you'll get their best effort in an attempt make it a successful trip.
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03-16-21 |
Cavs v. Heat UNDER 206.5 |
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98-113 |
Loss |
-100 |
7 h 51 m |
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The Miami Heat have won 4 straight games, all without Bam Adebayo who is positioned to return to the lineup tonight when they face the Cleveland Cavaliers (14-24). Miami, winners of 10 out of their last 11 games, has been playing much more consistently and is currently holding the NBA’s best defense over the past month. Nearing a team with full health — the Heat are looking to continue their winning ways with a home game against the struggling Cavs.
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03-16-21 |
Hawks v. Rockets +9.5 |
Top |
119-107 |
Loss |
-115 |
8 h 38 m |
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I've always wondered if John Wall would have left DC if he was able to see what the Rockets would become. This number is begging you to take the hawks but I think the Thunder will be more interested in getting back home than they are blowing out the Rockets.
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03-16-21 |
Knicks v. 76ers -6.5 |
Top |
96-99 |
Loss |
-115 |
7 h 29 m |
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This is a classic go against spot for the Knicks, after dropping a tough measuring stick game against the Nets last night. To turn around and travel to Philly for tonight's match-up is not the spot I want the Knicks in.
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03-16-21 |
Hawks v. Rockets OVER 225 |
Top |
119-107 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 60 m |
Show
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The Rockets are on a 16-game losing streak but we're they've been hurt is on the defensive end. The pace will be fast in this one with both teams giving up a ton of points.
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03-16-21 |
Knicks v. 76ers UNDER 218.5 |
Top |
96-99 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 47 m |
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Anticipate this match-up to feature a slow pace, especially after the Knicks just played a high intensity game against the Knicks last night.
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03-16-21 |
Jazz -4 v. Celtics |
Top |
117-109 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 18 m |
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The Jazz loss against the Warriors was nothing more than not being ready in a look ahead spot. Don't get fooled in this match-up. jazz win and win big.
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03-16-21 |
Jazz v. Celtics UNDER 228.5 |
Top |
117-109 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 40 m |
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Turnovers have been a problem for the Jazz coming out of the NBA All-Star break. Utah had 17 against Houston on Friday. Utah eventually won 114-99 but saw a large lead cut to four in the fourth quarter because of repeated miscues. While the Jazz got away with a lackadaisical effort, the same wasn’t true against Golden State on Sunday. Utah’s struggles with turnovers were compounded by defensive lapses that led to the Jazz trailing by as many as 15 points in the second half. Expect the Jazz to give a much better defensive effort.
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03-15-21 |
Lakers v. Warriors UNDER 224.5 |
Top |
128-97 |
Loss |
-103 |
11 h 15 m |
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At practice on Saturday, Frank Vogel announced that Marc Gasol and Kostas Antetokounmpo will miss at least the next two games due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Then, later in the day, the team announced that Alex Caruso had been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol after suffering a head contusion against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. But the biggest injury news from the Lakers’ locker room came on Sunday, when the team announced that Jared Dudley had suffered a torn MCL. Dudley missed Friday’s game with a right knee contusion, but further testing revealed a right MCL tear. Suffice to say, the Lakers will be going into their final matchup of the season with the Golden State Warriors on Monday a little shorthanded and the Warriors are coming off of an impressive win over the Utah Jazz.
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03-15-21 |
Grizzlies v. Suns -7 |
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99-122 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 37 m |
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The Phoenix Suns are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 games while the Grizzlies have dropped 9 of 12 ATS on the road against teams over .500.
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03-15-21 |
Pacers v. Nuggets OVER 224 |
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106-121 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 20 m |
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The Nuggets must quickly regroup ahead of Monday’s contest with the Indiana Pacers, a team that is coming off an impressive road win over the Phoenix Suns and has also been boosted by the return of Caris LeVert. Indiana (17-20) is just 3-7 in its last 10 games but is getting healthy and capable of beating any opponent on a given night.
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03-15-21 |
Pacers v. Nuggets -4.5 |
Top |
106-121 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 51 m |
Show
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The Nuggets bench killed the Pacers in their first game, with PJ Dozier having his best game of the season. The second unit will thrive if Jamal Murray is able to add his scoring to them to start the second quarter.
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03-15-21 |
Grizzlies v. Suns UNDER 227.5 |
Top |
99-122 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 51 m |
Show
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The under is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings and 5-1 in their last six at Phoenix.
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03-15-21 |
Clippers -1.5 v. Mavs |
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109-99 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 43 m |
Show
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The only Clipper good news from last night was that nobody played more than 29 minutes. They surely will be in a foul mood when they take the court against the Mavericks . . . They are fighting for a home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a normally solid combination of tough defense and ridiculously good 3-point shooting. Their 42-percent success rate is easily the best in the NBA and they have the second-best offensive rating in the league, averaging 118 points per 100 possessions
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03-15-21 |
Clippers v. Mavs UNDER 228 |
Top |
109-99 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 4 m |
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Defense remains the key indicator for the Mavericks. They have held six of their last nine opponents to 107 points or less
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03-15-21 |
Knicks +8 v. Nets |
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112-117 |
Win
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103 |
10 h 12 m |
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The Knicks are 20-19 and in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Their previous loss to Brooklyn was the fourth of five straight; since then they are 15-11 and during that stretch dating back to Jan. 17, they are third in the league in defensive rating (107.9), eighth in net rating (2.9), and 19th in offensive rating (110.8) over 26 games. Defense has been a constant all season. For the full year, the Knicks are fourth in defensive rating (108.6), first in opponent field goal percentage (44.0), first in opponent 3-point percentage (33.2), and first in opponent effective field goal percentage (51.2).
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03-15-21 |
Knicks v. Nets UNDER 223 |
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112-117 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 57 m |
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The Knicks are 20-19 and in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Their previous loss to Brooklyn was the fourth of five straight; since then they are 15-11 and during that stretch dating back to Jan. 17, they are third in the league in defensive rating (107.9), eighth in net rating (2.9), and 19th in offensive rating (110.8) over 26 games. Defense has been a constant all season. For the full year, the Knicks are fourth in defensive rating (108.6), first in opponent field goal percentage (44.0), first in opponent 3-point percentage (33.2), and first in opponent effective field goal percentage (51.2). They’re also fifth in rebounds per game (46.3) and fifth in rebounding percentage (51.7).
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03-15-21 |
Spurs -2 v. Pistons |
Top |
109-99 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 6 m |
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After a brief hiatus these last couple of years, the Spurs’ defense has clearly rebounded this season. The team has a defensive rating of 109.8, per NBA.com, which is good for 9th in the league. Better yet, excluding garbage time, the Spurs’ defense sits at 7th in the NBA, per Cleaning the Glass, giving the team a top 10 defense for the first time since DeMar DeRozan’s arrival in 2018.
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03-15-21 |
Bucks -8.5 v. Wizards |
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133-122 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 58 m |
Show
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Beal, who sat most of the second half in a 127-101 loss to Philadelphia on Friday, is listed as day-to-day due to a knee injury. Washington was also without Davis Bertans on Saturday due to a calf injury. At 11.3, Bertans is one of Washington's four available double-figure point-per-game scorers along with Beal (32.1), Westbrook (21.1) and Hachimura (12.9). Bertans is listed as day-to-day.
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03-15-21 |
Kings +3.5 v. Hornets |
Top |
116-122 |
Loss |
-108 |
9 h 16 m |
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If Sacramento wants to remain in the hunt for a play-in spot, it begins and ends with the defensive end. As Walton alluded to, the Kings can score with any team in the league but remain abysmal at protecting their own end. That can’t happen against a Hornets squad that has won four of their last five outings. Led by Ball, Hayward and Rozier, Charlotte has climbed back over the .500 mark and will be a handful for the Kings backcourt.
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03-15-21 |
Kings v. Hornets OVER 238.5 |
Top |
116-122 |
Loss |
-113 |
8 h 29 m |
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If Sacramento wants to remain in the hunt for a play-in spot, it begins and ends with the defensive end. As Walton alluded to, the Kings can score with any team in the league but remain abysmal at protecting their own end. That can’t happen against a Hornets squad that has won four of their last five outings. Led by Ball, Hayward and Rozier, Charlotte has climbed back over the .500 mark and will be a handful for the Kings backcourt. The trio combines to average 57.1 points per game, so De’Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield and Harrison Barnes will need to be on point defensively.
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03-14-21 |
Raptors v. Bulls -3 |
Top |
95-118 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 52 m |
Show
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The Toronto Raptors were sailing at one point and were even placed within the top six playoff positions. However, due to COVID-19 protocols, their season was derailed as they got pushed down to the tenth spot. The Raptors will be without several players yet again due to the same reason. As reported by Aaron Rose from Sports Illustrated, the likes of starters Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet, along with role players Patrick McCaw and Malachi Flynn, will all be out due to Covid protocols.
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03-14-21 |
Raptors v. Bulls OVER 229 |
Top |
95-118 |
Loss |
-115 |
7 h 49 m |
Show
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The Raptors are shorthanded but that doesn't usually mean a lack of offense, it usually means a lack of defense.
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