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01-12-23 | Bucks v. Heat -4 | Top | 102-108 | Win | 100 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Miami 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Bucks-Here is something for you that I have never seen before and doubt we’ll ever see again and that is the Miami Heat going 40-for-40 from the free throw line as a team. Milwaukee who started the year 9-0 haven’t been so impressive since but did pull out a win at Atlanta last night out-scoring the Hawks 13-2 in the final two minutes. The Bucks will be without Grayson Allen who turned his ankle last night missing the entire second half. The heat have the leagues No. 2 defense allowing just 109 PPG while the Bucks who were the scoring leaders last season are averaging 112.4 PPG and are ranked below the top half at No. 19 offensively. Bucks are 3-7-1 AYS in the last 11 road games while the Heat are 4-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Take MIAMI! |
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01-11-23 | Bucks v. Hawks +3 | Top | 114-105 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee is coming off a 111-107 win at New York where they erased a 17-point deficit and they are elated with the win as Antetokounmpo had a poor shooting night (6-15) and scored just 22 points. The Bucks were especially pleased as they did it without two key components in Serge Ibaka and Khris Middelton who are sidelined. I’m expecting a bit of a let down here from them and I’m looking for the Hawks to fly over them tonight. Atlanta has won two of the last three meetings and four straight at home and are 16-5 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-11-23 | Creighton +3 v. Xavier | Top | 87-90 | Push | 0 | 6 h 46 m | Show |
Creighton at Xavier 7:00 ET Bluejays (+) over Musketeers- Former Arizona coach Sean Miller has taken the reins at Xavier and he has already accomplished feats that the Musketeers have not repeated in 66 years. Xavier not only won their first ever Big East win at Villanova it was the first win in Philadelphia since 1956 (how bout dat). So, maybe you can see the X-men getting a bit full of themselves especially with a struggling Bluejays club that had lost six in-a-row, won three and then was upended by Connecticut Saturday. The Musketeers are 5-0 in Big East play for the first time and that euphoria won’t last long. Note that Bluejays are 9-2 ATS on the road against teams with winning records higher than 60% and the underdog is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Take CREIGHTON! |
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01-10-23 | Florida v. LSU | Top | 67-56 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Florida at LSU 7:00 ET Gators (+) over Tigers- Now this makes no sense whats-so-ever as the 8-7 Gators are favored at LSU who is 12-3 on the season including a perfect 9-0 at home. The odds makers have not been giving LSU any respect at all and not just here they were made an 11-point underdog at Kentucky while the Wildcats were 8-4 and the Tigers were 12-1 (Cats won at final moments 74-71). Florida has been over-rated as much as the Tigers are under-rated and they have dropped 3-of-4 both SU and ATS. The Gators are 6-13 ATS in last 19 overall and and horrific 5-17 ATS against winning teams while the Tigers are 5-2 ATS against winning teams. The best thing that I can say for support is that the road team is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Hold your breath and take FLORIDA! |
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01-09-23 | Lakers v. Nuggets -9.5 | Top | 109-122 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (-) over Lakers- With a healthy Lebron James and an injured Anthony Davis sidelined the Lakers have won five straight a season high. LeBron it could be said is the MVP every time he takes the court but the reining two-time MVP is playing for Denver and Nikola Jokic has averaged a triple-double since late November and he is averaging 25.3 points, 10.8 rebounds and 9.5 assists and has had 10 Triple-doubles. The Lakers defense is No. 27 and the Nuggets will exploit this in the Mile High City as they are 4-13-1 ATS on the road against teams with winning records and are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six trips to Denver. The Nuggets has won and covered their last four at home and tonight make five. Take DENVER! |
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01-08-23 | Wolves v. Rockets +2.5 | Top | 104-96 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 38 m | Show |
Minnesota at Houston 7:00 ET Rockets (+) over Timberwolves- Minnesota who is on just their third 3-game win streak has been one of the more disappointing teams in the NBA (at least in my eyes) as their off-season moves may have ruined a working chemistry.They have had five losing streaks of three or more this season. Houston who is so young have shown flashes of talent despite losing their last eight games and 11-of-12. Whoa, they better start putting something together soon...like right now, tonight! The Rockets actually have a better overall ATS then do the T’wolves at 19-20 while Minny is 17-23. Take HOUSTON |
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01-08-23 | Purdue v. Penn State +5.5 | Top | 76-63 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 41 m | Show |
Purdue at Penn State 6:00 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Boilermakers- We have been against the Boilermakers twice since they were deemed No. 1 in the country and we are 2-0 in those two contests and they say that the third time is a charm so once again we will take the points with the home underdog. The Boilermakers are 7-18-3 ATS overall and 6-17-3 ATS in their last 26 after a SU win. Lions 24-11-1 ATS in last 36 games overall. Take PENN STATE! |
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01-07-23 | Lakers v. Kings -9 | Top | 136-134 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (-) over Lakers- Break up the Lakers...winners of four straight are making a move, yeah right! Sacramento who at 3-games over .500 at this point of the season have their best record in 17 seasons. LA still has Lebron James preforming at an incredible pace for a 20 year veteran and still is posting double-doubles and even numerous Triple-double on a consistent basis for a fundamentally flawed team. The kings are 2-0 against LA this season and have won the last three meetings. The beat goes on. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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01-06-23 | Blazers +1.5 v. Pacers | Top | 99-108 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 39 m | Show |
Portland at Indiana 7:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Pacers- Portland enters Indianapolis off a Wednesday loss at Minnesota and has now dropped five of their last seven while the Pacers who just lost in heartbreaking fashion 129-126 in overtime at Philadelphia and that ended a 4-game win streak and 6-of-7. The Trailblazers have had their way with Indiana and are 15-5 ATS in the last 20 meetings including 4-1 ATS at Indiana. The Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall and 4-0 ATS at home but that all ends here. Take PORTLAND! |
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01-05-23 | Grizzlies v. Magic +7.5 | Top | 123-115 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 5 m | Show |
Memphis at Orlando 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Grizzlies- One thing about this game it has the two teams that I try to avoid and this is playing on Orlando or against Memphis. But of you look at each teams overall record we find that the big bad Grizzlies are just 9-10 SU and 6-13 ATS on the road and the magic are 13-8 ATS at home. It seems that Orlando has performed some magic as former No. 1 pick and total NBA failure Markelle Fultz has played in just nine game but is starting to have an impact with his scoring, rebounding and assists. The Grizzlies are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 road games and are 2-5 ATS in their last seven trips to the Magic Kingdom while the Magic are 11-3 ATS in their last fourteen games overall and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games at home. Take ORLANDO! |
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01-05-23 | Purdue +2 v. Ohio State | Top | 71-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Purdue at Ohio State 7:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Buckeyes- These two clubs have one thing in common and that is both have played Rutgers with the Megabucks Buckeyes prevailed 67-66 while Purdue was knocked from the undefeated ranks thanks to Megabucks Rutgers winner. it is not unusual for a team that is this deep into the season and is handed their first loss to fall the next time out. The Buckeyes are off a huge road win over Northwestern on New Year’s Day are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after a SU win. The road team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings. take PURDUE! |
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01-04-23 | TCU v. Baylor -5.5 | Top | 88-87 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
TCU at Baylor 9:00 ET Bears (-) over Horned Frogs- No. 16 Baylor will host No. 17 Texas Christian in what could be an epic battle. the Horned Frogs have won 10 straight and are off a come-from-behind 67-61 home win over Texas Tech while Baylor was getting their face stomped at Iowa State 77-62. Bears coach Scott Drew Scott was upset at his clubs lack of team play recording only seven assists while committing 19 turnovers. TCU has taken a page out of the Baylor playbook and are allowing only 61 PPG ranked No. 32. Frogs 20-8-1 ATS on the road in last 29 but the favorite is 11-2-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Bears respond as they are 4-0-1 ATS after a SU loss. Take BAYLOR! |
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01-04-23 | Suns +5.5 v. Cavs | Top | 88-90 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Phoenix at Cleveland 7:00 ET Suns (+) over Cavaliers- Like some many NBA teams going on the road can be a nightmare even for those that are supposed to be the better clubs. Phoenix after making a run at the NBA title in recent years has fallen into that road maze as they are just 6-13 on the road (this is a contender?) This is the final game of a season long road trip and the Suns have lost their last three and four of five entering tonight’s contest. They will have to deal with Donovan Mitchell who is off a record setting 71 point and 11 assists in a 145-134 overtime win over Chicago. The Cavaliers have been tough everywhere but especially at home where they are 17-4 but just 1-7-1 after allowing 125 or more points in their previous game. Take PHOENIX! |
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01-04-23 | Penn State +4 v. Michigan | Top | 69-79 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 8 m | Show |
Penn State at Michigan 8:00 ET State has reeled off five straight wins while Michigan well, so not much overall but is coming off a beat down on Maryland New Year’s Day 81-46. A lot of things have to go right for you to win by that margin in a conference game and the Terrapins are 10-4. Still the Wolverines are just mid-land at 8-5 and have a chance to man-up as a small favorite against the 11-3 Nittany Lions who are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games. Michigan who won huge last time out are 6-20 ATS after a win and 0-5 straight-up after a win of 20 points or more. Nittany Lions are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games. It might look too good...take PENN STATE! |
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01-03-23 | Kings +3.5 v. Jazz | Top | 117-115 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show |
Sacramento at Utah 9:00ET Kings (+) over Jazz- Ten days ago the Kings took down Utah 126-125 at home as a 3.5-point favorite getting the non-cover victory but following that on New Years Day they were out-classed by Memphis 118-108 while the Jazz were dropping a 126-123 loss to Miami on New year Eve. Although, the Jazz have dominated this series over the years this is a different Kings club that is looking to even the score with everyone. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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01-03-23 | Kansas v. Texas Tech +1.5 | Top | 75-72 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
Kansas at Texas Tech 9:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas made a huge comeback last time out versus Oklahoma State 69-67 after trailing by 15 points at half and opening the second half with a 22-5 run worthy of their No. 3 status. Texas Tech on the other side of coin blew a 11-point halftime lead to TCU bowing 67-61 while committing 23 turnovers. While the Jayhawks are playing just their second true road game of the season the Red Raiders are 8-0 SU at home and are on a 29-game home winning streak. Tech is 10-2 ATS after a SU loss. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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01-03-23 | LSU v. Kentucky -9.5 | Top | 71-74 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
LSU at Kentucky 8:00 ET Wildcats (-) over Tigers- Whoa Nellie...is this right? I mean really talk about ‘Don’t make sense’ listen to how this game sets up. Here is LSU 12-1 and winners of six straight entering Lexington including a 60-57 win over No. 9 Arkansas as a huge underdog. Kentucky is 9-4 on the season and has yet to be impressive against Division I opponents. The Wildcats who are 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven games have won six of the last seven meetings but otherwise all trends and stats point to the Tigers and it is over kill. One other thing this is the first true road game for LSU. That might be the why the line is where it is. Take KENTUCKY! |
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01-02-23 | Hawks +1.5 v. Warriors | Top | 141-143 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
Atlanta at Golden State 10:00 ET Hawks (+) over Warriors- Just looking at the line should tell you something about this match up as it appears the mighty have fallen. Golden State is saddled with injuries as the Warriors line against the Hawks has dropped over 10-points in 18 months. Golden State is 18-2 straight-up at home and yet here they are barely the favorite against an Atlanta squad is 6-11 on the road. This one smells! Take ATLANTA! |
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01-01-23 | Kings +4.5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 108-118 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 48 m | Show |
Sacramento and Memphis 8:00 ET Kings (+) over Grizzlies- I can’t remember that last time that the Kings were on top of the Pacific Division and at 19-15 there they are ahead of the LA Clippers. For years all Sacramento was a playoff outcast but with the addition of Domantas Sabonis who is described as a walking double-double they are an up and coming team that will have to be dealt with. Memphis who trails the Pelicans by a half-game still have not played at the level expected and Ja Morant at times has been spectacular and other times not so much. The Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and they are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 rod games. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-31-22 | Arizona v. Arizona State +6.5 | Top | 69-60 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 35 m | Show |
Arizona at Arizona State 2:00 ET Sun Devils (+) over Wildcats- Yeah well, there was no way I could avoid this one as 12-1 No. 5 Arizona comes to Tempe leading the nation in field goal percentage at 53.2 and is No. 2 in scoring averaging 90.2 PPG. Arizona State returns home from San Francisco having been trashed by the Dons 97-60 as Bill Russell and KC Jones must have been there in spirit. I have to believe that this rivalry match-up had the Sun Devils looking ahead and they got caught and beaten badly. That loss ended their own nine game winning streak and they are 11-2 ATS in 13 games after a 20 point loss. The Wildcats are 2-6 ATS after scoring 90 or more points. Take ARIZONA STATE! |
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12-31-22 | Baylor v. Iowa State +2 | Top | 62-77 | Win | 100 | 8 h 33 m | Show |
Baylor at Iowa State 2:00 ET Cyclones (+) over Bears- Okay, there are some trends that you do not want to hear about if you are looking to back the Cyclones against Baylor. To start with the Bears have won the last six meetings and nine of the last 10. But this year’s version of Iowa State has coach T.J. Otzelberger’s mantra and that is play defense from one end of the floor to the other end and you do this for the full 40 minutes. Iowa State is ninth in the nation in total defense allowing just 56.9 PPG. Baylor is playing just their second true road game and they are already 0-1 losing at Marquette. Bears defeated Nicholls State by 30-points last time out and they are 0-8 ATS after winning by 20 or more points. Take IOWA STATE! |
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12-30-22 | Heat +4.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 119-124 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
Miami at Denver 9:00 ET Heat (+) over Nuggets- Ya know we should really give this Erik Spoelstra credit as every season I expect them to waver but they always end up being very competitive. After a slow start Miami has risen above the .500 mark by winning six of their last eight. The constant thing the he gets out of his players is their commitment to playing defense which once again is top ranked at No. 4 allowing just 108.9 PPG and they make their free throws at 82.2%. Take MIAMI! |
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12-29-22 | Knicks v. Spurs +5.5 | Top | 115-122 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
New York at San Antonio 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Knicks- Tent days ago the Knicks were riding an eight game winning streak and then the holidays happened and so have four straight losses. San Antonio hasn’t had much to brag about either having lost 5-of-7 and are already out of the playoff picture at 11-23. Things are so bad on the court for the Spurs that HOF coach Gregg Popovich is getting ejected earlier and earlier and last time out got the thumb one minute into the second quarter.The Knicks blew a 9-point lead to Dallas in the final 33 seconds and are still in shock.Spurs take advantage. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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12-28-22 | Alabama v. Mississippi State +1.5 | Top | 78-67 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Alabama at Mississippi State 9:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Crimson Tide- Both of these clubs are off record setting start as Mississippi (11-1) is second only to their 13-0 start in 2003-04 season while Alabama at 11-2 is their best start since 2007. We have had our way with the Tide as week are 4-0 ATS in games where they are 3-1 SU. The Bulldogs have been a point spread nightmare covering just once since November 17 while going 1-6-1 ATS. The push was a win over Marquette so we know that they can play although their competition has been second and third rate. Bama has played some big boys and has defeated two different No. 1 teams and then of course fell themselves. In true road games the Crimson defeated then No.1 Houston but the road team is 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings. That’s enough for me here. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE! |
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12-28-22 | Suns v. Wizards +2.5 | Top | 102-127 | Win | 100 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
Phoenix at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (-) over Suns- Phoenix and I don’t know how have the most 30-point wins of any team in the NBA this season...really, how can that be, and they won by 17 last night in Memphis. Washington ended a 10-game losing streak and have now won 3-of-4 as they get healthy. Phoenix just snapped a 3-game losing streak by winning in Memphis and is just 6-10 on the road. Suns 2-6 ATS following a win by 10 points or more. Wizards are 39-17-1 ATS in the second in back-to-back games. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-27-22 | 76ers v. Wizards +5 | Top | 111-116 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over 76ers- Currently the hottest team in the NBA Philadelphia has won eight straight and are 7-1 ATS since their OT loss to Houston back on December 5. The 76ers have been doing this without one of their more impact players in Tyrese Maxey who returns to action tonight. These two have already split two games this season each winning on the others home floor. The Sixers have done it with defense which is second allowing 107.7 and they won seven of those games at home. on the road they are a different team as they are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 road games. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-26-22 | Wolves +2 v. Heat | Top | 110-113 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 20 m | Show |
Minnesota at Miami 7:30 ET Timberwolves (-) over Heat- The Heat have fallen below the break even mark by dropping their last two games at home with Jimmy Butler ailing. Miami is 5-7 without Butler and just don’t play at the high level of more recent seasons. The T-wolves are a weak rebounding team and Miami is even worse but they can shoot the ball ranking third at 49% from the floor while the Heat are second to last in scoring only ahead of the Clippers. The Heat are just 3-13-1 ATS at home while Wolves are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-25-22 | Suns +3.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 125-128 | Win | 100 | 18 h 18 m | Show |
Phoenix at Denver 10:30 ET Suns (+) over Nuggets- After cruising in a 26-point win over the LA Lakers Phoenix dropped a pair at home to Washington and then Friday night to the Grizzlies by 25 points. The Suns have been without Devin Booker who missed the last two games and has missed five of seven but expected to play Christmas night. Denver has won their last five home games and this is their fourth in-a-row as hosts. No matter Suns are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and the Nuggets are 4-10 ATS after a 10-point win. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-25-22 | Bucks v. Celtics -4.5 | Top | 118-139 | Win | 100 | 13 h 49 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Boston 3:30 ET Celtics (-) over Bucks- Despite a mini slump where they just lost three straight and five of six everyone in the know seems to think that Boston is the team to beat this year and by the looks of this line I believe the odds-maker thinks so too. Milwaukee has dropped their last two games and this is their four straight on the road while Boston has been home since Dec. 16 and this will be their fifth straight at home. The Celtics just have so much fire power with Brown and Tatum leading the charge and balancing the ‘Greek Freak.’ Take BOSTON! |
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12-23-22 | Raptors +4.5 v. Cavs | Top | 118-107 | Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Toronto at Cleveland 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Cavaliers- It seems that we will need a reversal of fortune to win this match-up as the Cavaliers have the best home record in the NBA going 16-2 straight-up 13-4-1 ATS while Toronto is just 4-12 SU but 7-9 ATS. I really like this Cleveland squad but the Raptors who just ended a 6-game losing streak by defeating the Knicks and stopping their winning streak at eight. Now, they can stop the Cavs who have five straight wins and are 2-5 ATS after a win. Take TORONTO. |
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12-23-22 | Clippers +3.5 v. 76ers | Top | 114-119 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Clippers (+) over 76ers- Tonight finishes a 14 day seven game home stand for Philadelphia and they have won all six covering five time. The started against the Lakers and will end it against the Clippers tonight. LA has won their last two as they are starting to get healthy and have played tough through their adversary. Joel Embiid leads the NBA in scoring and appears to be on that MVP mission and stated that he’s finally apply to see that the 76ers will be playing on Christmas day so he can showcase his talents to the world. But, that is Sunday...take LA CLIPPERS! |
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12-21-22 | USC v. Colorado State +3 | Top | 73-64 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 36 m | Show |
Colorado State vs Southern California 11:00 ET Rams (+) over Trojans- As their coach stated ‘this is our biggest win of the year by far.’ Comments that make me think that USC must really be full of themselves after their 74-71 victory over No. 19 Auburn. If the Trojans continue to think of how great a win they had last time out they will get ambushed this time at home against Colorado State. On the other end of the spectrum the Rams were defeated earlier this season by Northern Colorado who was rated No. 207. CSU is off a 62-60 win at St. Mary’s (not as easy to do as you might think. This number is way too low and I won’t be surprised of the Rams win on the floor. Take COLORADO STATE! |
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12-21-22 | Auburn -3.5 v. Washington | Top | 84-61 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
Auburn at Washington 11:00 ET Tigers (-) over Huskies- Auburn started the season 8-0 but have dropped 2-of-3 as the competition got tougher as they lost to Memphis and in their first road game to USC Sunday. It was one of those games where even a 32-19 rebounding edge over the Trojans didn’t help as 23 turnovers were key. The Huskies have played two games against real competitors and lost them both to Gonzaga and Oregon State. The Tigers lead the nation in blocked shots averaging an incredible 7.5 blocks. The cream rises and the tigers bite the Huskies. Take AUBURN! |
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12-21-22 | Raptors +2 v. Knicks | Top | 113-106 | Win | 100 | 7 h 49 m | Show |
Toronto at New York 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Knicks- So here we have the hottest team in the NBA the New York Knicks who have won eight straight at home against the raptors who have lost six in-a-row. So, how can the odds maker decide that the Knicks should be less than a bucket favorites. It looks too easy especially when we see that the Raptors are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in New York. Take TORONTO! |
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12-20-22 | Virginia v. Miami-FL +4 | Top | 64-66 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
Virginia at Miami-FL 8:30 ET Hurricanes (+) over Cavaliers- I have seen No. 6 Virginia up close and alone with UCLA I believe to be the most over-rated teams in college basketball. The Cavaliers suffered their first loss of the season last time out against Houston (Megabucks winner) while No. 22 Miami are winners of seven straight games. Virginia has won the past six meetings and under coach Tony Bennett are once again defensive leaders allowing just 59.1 PPG. The Canes have averaged 81.6 PPG during their current winning streak and are No. 8 in offensive efficiency. Take MIAMI-FL. |
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12-20-22 | Bulls +5 v. Heat | Top | 113-103 | Win | 100 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
Chicago at Miami 7:30 ET Bulls (+) over Hurricanes-Miami defeated the Bulls 116-108 in the season opener and will meet for the second time tonight. The Heat are struggling on offense and are second to last in points scored and are at the bottom in most offensive categories. In a mirror of each other the Bulls have lost four straight while Miami have won four straight. Reverse of form here. Take CHICAGO! |
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12-19-22 | Bucks v. Pelicans +1.5 | Top | 128-119 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Milwaukee at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Bucks- New Orleans returns home having lost three straight on the road after blowing a 24-point lead to Phoenix Saturday night. They started on their trek with a seven game winning steak and are 4-1 ATS in their last five games at home. Milwaukee rebounded from a 41-point loss to Memphis with a 123-97 win over Utah without Giannis and Middleton and they are 2-8-2 ATS after a SU win. This match-up is a clash of trends as the Bucks bring the No. 4 defense while the Pelicans bring the No. 4 offense to play.Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-18-22 | Auburn +1 v. USC | Top | 71-74 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 45 m | Show |
Auburn at USC 5:30 ET Tigers over Trojans- USC is looking to gain some recognition on the hard wood not just the gridiron and a win over No. 19 Auburn in the cages would show their progress (8-3) by defeating a ranked ream. The Trojans have won four straight but just can’t match the Tigers when it comes to depth or defense. Auburn under Bruce Pearl play defense and only allow 61 PPG. USC is 7-19 ATS in their last 26 home games and are 2-7 ATS after a SU win. Take AUBURN |
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12-17-22 | Vanderbilt +6.5 v. NC State | Top | 66-70 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
Vanderbilt vs N.C State 10:30 ET Commodores (+) over Wolfpack- These two have very different records and only one common opponent to judge them. This will be a late start in Chicago and is the final game of a quadruple-header at the United Center. For Vanderbilt it will be their first ‘live’ action in nine days and they are ready to get back to the hardwood. This is the sixth meeting with the Commodores having a 3-2 advantage with all six games having being played on neutral sites and Vandy is 7-1 ATS in their last eight games at neutral sites. NC State who is off a huge 92-73 win over under-manned Furman are 5-15-1 ATS after a SU win. Take VANDERBILT! |
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12-17-22 | Jazz +4 v. Bucks | Top | 97-123 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 43 m | Show |
Utah at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Jazz (+) over Bucks- I don’t know about these Bucks as this line just doesn’t seem right to me. Memphis is supposed to be one of the stiffer competitors and the Bucks who trailed by 15-points after the first quarter out-scored the Grizzlies by 56 points the final three quarters. I don’t think they’ll do it in back-to-back games and will put my trust in the Jazz who have won their last two games over New Orleans and overcame a 15-point deficit themselves. The Jazz are 30-9 ATS in the last 39 meetings and 6-2 ATS in their last eight trips to the Brew City. Take UTAH! |
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12-16-22 | Hawks v. Hornets -2.5 | Top | 125-106 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 25 m | Show |
Atlanta at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Hawks- Both of these clubs have seen better days and have been very disappointing for their backers to date. Charlotte who is expecting the return of Gordon Hayward (Isn’t he always returning from some aliment) have dropped six straight games and the Hawks have been just one-game better in their last six contests going 1-5 SU. But more importantly for the Hornets LaMelo Ball returned to action Wednesday and had 23 points and 11 assists in their loss at Detroit. The Hornets have had their way with Atlanta winning going 10-4-1 ATS as hosts in their series and get it done tonight. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-15-22 | Bucks +2 v. Grizzlies | Top | 101-142 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Memphis 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis has won six straight and is showing what we all know they can do as they are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games. Milwaukee who is looking to get back into the winners circle are off a message sending 128-111 win at Golden State and have won 8-of-10. The Bucks continue to pressure their opponents and are No. 2 in defense in points scored allowing 107.6 PPG and are No. 1 in FG % defense. The Grizzlies are off a 128-103 win over Atlanta on Monday and are 2-6 ATS after scoring 125 points or more in their previous game while the Bucks are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games after a win of 10 points or more. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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12-14-22 | South Carolina v. UAB -16 | Top | 70-84 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
South Carolina at UAB 7:00 ET Blazers (-) over Gamecocks- Here are a pair of schools that are moving in opposite directions as the once proud Gamecocks have fallen to the point where a Conference USA team is a double-digit favorite over an SEC team. When you look at the stats you can see why the price is what it is. South Carolina is one of the more offensively challenged team in the NCAA ranked No. 331 averaging just 64.2 PPG and their defense is ranked at 211 PPG. The Blazers are one of the top scoring team’s in the nation at No. 6 averaging 87.9 PPG. shooting 49.1% from the floor. Take ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM! |
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12-13-22 | Kings +5.5 v. 76ers | Top | 103-123 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Sacramento at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Kings (+) over 76ers- It might be surprising to you because it was to me when I realized it but Sacramento has a better record than the Sixers. Be it just one game but it sort of caught my attention. Now, Philly is coming off an epic performance by Joel Embiid (53-points) who is still on a mission to prove he’s the league’s best and a huge win on Sunday, while the Kings were blown out in New York. Okay, here’s some supporting info, Kings are 15-5 ATS after a loss of 10 points or more as well a 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 road games. Although Philly holds a big series edge the Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last five game in Philadelphia. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-12-22 | Creighton v. Arizona State +4 | Top | 71-73 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show |
Arizona State at Creighton 9:00 ET Sun Devils (+) over Blue Jays- No. 21 Creighton won’t be ranked in the Top-25 mush longer as they have lost four straight games and now face a red hot Arizona State squad that has won seven in-a-row. The Sun Devils won 58-57 at Creighton last season and look to do it again with a defense that only allows 59.8 PPG. Devils are 6-0 ATS when playing a team with a winning record. Take ARIZONA STATE! |
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12-11-22 | Wisconsin +4.5 v. Iowa | Top | 78-75 | Win | 100 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Wisconsin at Iowa 6:30 ET Badgers (+) over Hawkeyes- Iowa was a huge winner for us last time out as they beat down rival Iowa State 75-56 on Thursday as the won without Kris Murray who leads the team in scoring (19.4) and rebounds 10.1. This time around it will be a little tougher without him as the Badgers (7-2, 1-0) look to win their second Big Ten contest. This game will pit the No. 22 offense of Iowa against the no. 24 defense of Wisconsin. The Badgers are 5-1 ATS on the road and the road team is 9-4-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Take WISCONSIN! |
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12-10-22 | Nets v. Pacers +1.5 | Top | 136-133 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 2 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Nets- Brooklyn with the combo of Irving and Durant have reeled of five wins in their last six games. These wins came after a 128-117 loss to the Pacers in Indiana back on November 25. Last night the Nets posted a 120-116 win over Atlanta and this being the second of back-to-back games they will have a number a players who will rest. One of course will be Ben Simmons and the other will be Durant and possibly even Irving. Nets are 0-6 ATS in the last six meetings against the Pacers and are 1-10 ATS when starters play a combines 150 minutes the previous night. Take INDIANA! |
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12-09-22 | Wolves +2.5 v. Jazz | Top | 118-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Minnesota at Utah 9:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Jazz- The return of 3-time defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to Utah in a different uniform for the first time is the storyline in the Great Salt Lake state. The Jazz of course are also without Donovan Mitchell and have performed surprising well to date this season winning 17 of 31. The Jazz are off a 124-123 win over Golden State and I don’t expect them to meet that level of play against tonight. T’wolves are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five visits to Utah. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-08-22 | Rutgers +6.5 v. Ohio State | Top | 66-67 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Ohio State at Rutgers 7:00 ET |
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12-07-22 | Celtics v. Suns +2.5 | Top | 125-98 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 39 m | Show |
Boston at Phoenix 10;00 ET Suns (+) over Celtics- Boston is out to prove that this is their season as they lead the NBA in scoring (120.1 PPG), 3-point shooing (40.2%) and Free Throws (84.4%) and have won six of seven. Phoenix who has been playing without Chris Paul for the past 16 games expects his return soon and maybe even tonight. The Suns were caught in a look-ahead at Dallas Monday night and were crushed 130-111 and are 7-0 ATS after a SU loss. They are also 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings in Phoenix. Take the SUNS! |
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12-04-22 | Nuggets +1.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 106-121 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 51 m | Show |
Denver at New Orleans 3:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Pelicans- Now, here’s a good one...New Orleans is the division leader in the Southwest and it has surely been the impact of Zion Williamson that has made the difference in this years club. The Pelicans have won eight of their last 10 and the last three were without leading scorer Brandon Ingram and he is day-to-day. Nuggets had won four straight before a Friday defeat at Atlanta and will rebound here wit the line being to clue. Take DENVER! |
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12-03-22 | Indiana v. Rutgers +4 | Top | 48-63 | Win | 100 | 6 h 50 m | Show |
Indiana at Rutgers 4:00 ET Scarlet Knights (+) over Hoosiers- Oh boy! Ain’t we got fun...Indiana pops into the Top-10 for the first time in over five years after defeating an over-ratted North Carolina clubs that has now dropped three in-a-row. This is a perfect spot to ambush the 7-0 Hoosiers who are playing their first true road game and they are 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 road games after three straight at home. And get this the Scarlet Knights are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 home games against teams with winning records, add that the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take RUTGERS! |
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12-02-22 | Gonzaga v. Baylor +2.5 | Top | 63-64 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
Baylor at Gonzaga 8:00 ET Bears (+) over Bulldogs- These two teams played for the National Championship in 2021 and it wasn’t pretty for the Zags as the 4.5-point underdog Bears led from start to finish as they highest scoring team in the nation was stifled. This time around Gonzaga is playing behind a closed window as it is Baylor that scores 88.1 PPG ranking No.6 while on defense the Bulldogs have dropped to No. 331 allowing 76.7 PPG. Bears are off a beat down by Marquette 96-70 and they are 6-1 ATS after a loss of 20-points or more. Gonzaga is 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games. The underdogs is 5-0 ATS in this series. Take BAYLOR! |
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12-02-22 | Raptors +1.5 v. Nets | Top | 105-114 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Toronto at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Nets- Brooklyn has finally gotten over the .500 mark for the first time this season and are still led by the NBA’s new game iron man Kevin Durant who not only has scored an average of 38.7 PPG in his last four contests but he also leads the NBA in minutes played per game. But, the Nets drama continues as off-court antics are just a side show circus. Toronto on the other side of the coin nee to win to stay about .500 and they will. Take TORONTO! |
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11-30-22 | Bulls +5.5 v. Suns | Top | 113-132 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
Chicago at Phoenix 9:00 ET Bulls (+) over Suns- Phoenix is looking unstoppable of late having won their last six and that is without Chris Paul. The Suns will wait until the games become important and then be sure to install Paul into the lineup to insure another payoff failure. Devi Booker is picking up the slack scoring 44 points against the Kings Monday night. The Bulls are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 trips to Phoenix and the Suns are 2-6 ATS after a SU win. Take CHICAGO! |
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11-29-22 | Virginia -3.5 v. Michigan | Top | 70-68 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
Virginia at Michigan 9:30 ET Cavaliers (-) over Wolverines- I saw No. 3 Virginia defeat Baylor and Illinois in Las Vegas and although they were crowned tourney champs I can say that I was all that impressed. Although, I feel that they will win games because of their experience and depth. As Claude Reins would say ‘I am shocked...’ yep, I am shocked at how little respect the Wolverines are receiving from the book-makers as I expect them to be ranked which they are not and I don’t expect them to be such an underdog at home Now, the decision is do I believe my lying eyes or a lying bookmaker. Maybe, they know something a Michigan is 1-5 ATS in their last six home games and they are 2-9 ATS after a SU win. Cavaliers 7-2 ATS in last nine against winning teams above .600. Looks too easy to take the Wolves...take VIRGINIA! |
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11-29-22 | Missouri v. Wichita State +2.5 | Top | 88-84 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Missouri vs Wichita State 8:00 ET Shockers (+) over Tigers- Missouri opened the season with seven straight wins and that is always impressive even if they defeated the likes of SIU Edwardsville, Southern Indiana, Lindenwood, Mississippi Valley State, Coastal Carolina and of course Houston Christian. Now, not that seven sub-division schools isn’t bad enough they played them all at home. Now, this isn’t a true road game as it is a neutral site but they are playing a real basketball team. Take WICHITA STATE! |
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11-29-22 | Warriors v. Mavs +1.5 | Top | 113-116 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Golden State at Dallas 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- This Nationally Televised game will feature two of the biggest NBA stars with Golden State’s Stephen Curry (31.4) still the league most popular player and the Mavericks Luka Donic (33.1) who are 1 and 2 in scoring. The Warriors have finally put in together on the road (2-9) and have won three straight and five of six while the Mavericks have dropped their last four and are an amazing 1-13-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Mavericks 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings as hosts. In a rebound and much needed situation the Mav’s respond. take DALLAS! |
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11-28-22 | Bulls +2 v. Jazz | Top | 114-107 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Chicago at Utah 9:00 ET Bulls (+) over Jazz- Okay, here we go, Utah who at this early stage of the season are 4-games up on Chicago and are 6-2 at home. The Bulls who are 3-6 on the road seem and are a very short underdog and are only 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall. The Jazz have dropped their last four SU but got the money last time out as our Megabucks winner bowing to Phoenix 112-111 plus 6.5-points. Utah on a slide and the price shows it. Take CHICAGO! |
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11-25-22 | Cavs +4.5 v. Bucks | Top | 102-117 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Bucks- Cleveland is looking avenge a 113-98 loss to Milwaukee. The loss marked the Cavaliers fifth straight but won over the Hornets, Heat, Hawks and Trail Blazers. Bucks are 9-2 SU at home but Cavaliers are are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 following a straight up win. Take CLEVELAND! |
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11-25-22 | Iowa v. Clemson +8.5 | Top | 74-71 | Win | 100 | 8 h 60 m | Show |
Iowa vs Clemson 7:00 ET Hawkeyes over Tigers- As I have said before because power schools schedule so many powder puffs it is difficult to evaluate just how good they may actually be. Clemson has had one game among their five against a Division I school and they lost to South Carolina. Iowa has covered all four games playing one legit opponent defeating Seton Hall by 17 points in the Pirates Cove. Hawkeyes are 17-8-2 ATS at neutral sites while the Tigers are 5-1 ATS at neutral sites they are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. One thing to respect is that Clemson has 20 years of playing experience among their starters. Take CLEMSON! |
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11-24-22 | Alabama -3.5 v. Michigan State | Top | 81-70 | Win | 100 | 21 h 44 m | Show |
Alabama vs Michigan State 10:30 ET Crimson Tide (-) over Spartans- This one gets me with Michigan State being the higher ranked team at No. 12 and the Crimson Tide being the favorite ranked No. 18 and it is not a tiny number. The bookmaker is telling us that Alabama is the better team and although the media believes otherwise and I trust the bookies (Not really) to have better knowledge. What concerns me is the schedule that these two squads have undertaken as the Spartans have dealt with Kentucky, Gonzaga and Villanova while the Tide were dealing with the likes of Longwood, Liberty, South Alabama and Jacksonville State who combined are all under .500. Comparing stats it is easy to see why Books have chosen this price as the Tide are better at both ends of the court, be it against inferior opposition but regardless they rank 26th on offense and MSU is 177th and on defense No. 31 for Bama and 140 for State. P.S.- Tide lead the nation in rebounding. Take ALABAMA! |
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11-24-22 | Iowa State +2.5 v. Villanova | Top | 81-79 | Win | 100 | 14 h 45 m | Show |
Iowa State vs. Villanova 3:30 ET Cyclones (+) over Wildcats- Oh, I like what is coming out of Ames as T.J. Otzelberger has taken the air out of the ball and returned to fundamentals starting with defense. Iowa State holds their opponents to an absurd 45.0 PPG while holding opponents to 32.8% shooting from the floor. Add that Villanova who is just not the same since Jay Wright took a powder and it will show here as they are ranked No. 260 on offense scoring just 69 PPG and are ranked No. 346 (Yep) in rebounding. Cyclones 6-2 ATS last eight neutral site games and Cats are 1-4 ATS in last five. Take IOWA STATE! |
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11-22-22 | Nets -7.5 v. 76ers | Top | 106-115 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:30 ET Nets (-) over 76ers- So, here we go with the daily drama that is the 76ers. Joel Embiid will be out for the next two games joining James Harden and Tyrese Maxey out with minor injuries. And of course the return of Ben Simmons to Philadelphia for the first time since his mental issues began. Kyrie Irving of course will attract more attention to this NBA circus. The Nets are starting play beyond the noise and have are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games and they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. 76ers are 5-0 ATS in last five home games but just 2-7 ATS when hosting a team with a losing record. Take BROOKLYN! |
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11-21-22 | Hawks +2.5 v. Cavs | Top | 102-114 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Atlanta at Cleveland 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- Oh yeah, perfect spot for turn around upset. Cleveland as our Megabucks release Sunday rand they responded by blowing out the Heat 113-87 and now host the high flying Hawks. It would be a long shot that the Cavaliers can repeat that type of performance. If trends are any sign the home team and series record would have us on the Cavs, but not us! We smell a rat here or at least something not so good. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-20-22 | Heat v. Cavs -9.5 | Top | 87-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Miami at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Heat- Fresh off their five game losing streak Cleveland hosts Miami who is on a two-side of their own. The Heat have taken to the road and have been downed at Toronto and Washington. They are having difficulties keeping talent on the court as Butler and Adebayo are plagued with injuries. The Heat are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 against teams with winning records and the Cavaliers are 8-1 after a SU win. Take CLEVELAND! |
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11-20-22 | Baylor v. UCLA +2.5 | Top | 80-75 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
UCLA vs. Baylor 5:30 ET Bruins (+) over Bears- One of these wild critters will leave Las Vegas with two consecutive losses and a damper on the start of their season. UCLA held a 41-28 lead in the second half before the Illini when on a shooting spree and outscored the baby bears 51-29. The Bears allowed Virginia to shoot 56% and trailed by 23-points in the second half and were never really in it. Bruins are 6-1 ATS after a SU loss and Naylor is 1-5 ATS against teams with winning records. Take UCLA! |
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11-19-22 | Wolves -3 v. 76ers | Top | 112-109 | Push | 0 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:30 ET Timberwolves over 76ers- The 76ers have won three straight and four of five with Joel Embiid leading in the most dominate fashion possible. Minnesota who dropped six of seven previous games have won their last two with the team posted season highs in points scored. Embiid will most likely sit out the second of back-to-back contests. Tyrese Maxey went down in Friday’s win over the Bucks and without Embiid the Sixers fall short. Take MINNESOTA! |
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11-18-22 | UCLA v. Illinois +3.5 | Top | 70-79 | Win | 100 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
Illinois vs UCLA 9:30 ET Illini (+) over Bruins- Both clubs are 3-0 and will be playing a real opponent for the first time this season. These clubs have not met since 1997 and the Bruins hold a 6-3 series edge but that stirs nothing between these two today. This game is being played in Las Vegas an there should be a slight lean in the crowd for the Bruins but it hasn’t helped in the past. Take ILLINOIS! |
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11-18-22 | Pacers v. Rockets +5.5 | Top | 99-91 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 3 m | Show |
Indiana at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Pacers- Surprisingly enough Indiana has become a force as they extend their fine play by winning six of the last eight games. Houston may only be 3-12 straight-up but this young group is spirited and 8-7 ATS. The Rockets are off an upset win over Dallas and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five after a SU win and they are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings with the Pacers. Take HOUSTON! |
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11-17-22 | Nets +1.5 v. Blazers | Top | 109-107 | Win | 100 | 20 h 11 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Portland 10:00 ET Nets over Trailblazers- The drama continues and Days of Our Lives couldn’t write it any better. Every day the drama as to whether the world is flat or who’s got a secret media account or who is coaching today continues...this is getting silly as Brooklyn surrendered 153 points to Sacramento Tuesday and oh yes they lost 153-121. The Nets and the rest of the league (players) are getting anxious as to when their favor bigot will return to action, but it will not be tonight. Portland is off to a great start at 10-4 SU and are the surprise in the west but unfortunately for them it’s the Nets night out, sorry boys but the Blazers will be doused tonight. I know the Nets stink and don’t really care or give great effort all the time but Brooklyn is 9-3 ATS after allowing 125 points or more the previous game (otherwise they stink). As good as the Blazers are they are just 4-9 ATS against teams with losing records and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five hosting the Nets! Take BROOKLYN! |
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11-16-22 | Celtics v. Hawks +3 | Top | 126-101 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
Boston at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics- Boston has won their last seven games while Atlanta has won five of seven including a 121-106 win at Milwaukee handing the Bucks their first home loss of the season after seven wins. The Celtics are the No. 1 scoring team in the league averaging 120 PPG but they are 2-6 ATS against teams with losing records. The Hawks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games against teams with winning records and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games overall. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-15-22 | Knicks +5 v. Jazz | Top | 118-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
New York at Utah 9:00 ET Knicks (+) over Jazz- After a 3-game Eastern swing Utah is back home where they are 5-0 after dropping the final two games on their trip losing back-to-back games for the first time this season .New York is embarking on a 5-game seven day road trip and are off double-digit home loss to OKC on Sunday allowing the Thunder to shoot 62.5%. I don’t think coach Tom Thibodeu was very pleased with the Knicks defense as they once prided themselves at that end of the floor. The numbers stack up behind the Knicks as they are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games and NY is 25-9 ATS in the last 34 meetings. Add that the Jazz are 8-21-2 ATS following a straight-up loss. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-14-22 | Hawks +4.5 v. Bucks | Top | 121-106 | Win | 100 | 8 h 28 m | Show |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Bucks- It was a week ago today that the undefeated Bucks at 9-0 were handed their first loss of the season 117-98 in Atlanta. Milwaukee is dealing with a rash of injuries that have sidelined six different players at one time or another. This is the third meeting already this season between these two and they split each winning and covering at home and they will meet a final time in early January. Hawks are 11-4 ATS after a SU loss and the Bucks are 1-3-1 ATS following a loss by 10-points or more. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-13-22 | Nets v. Lakers +5 | Top | 103-116 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show |
Brooklyn at LA Lakers 9:30 ET Lakers (+) over Nets- Very often especially in sport ‘less is more’ as is the case with the Nets. Brooklyn is now 4-1 since Kyrie Irving was suspended and admit that they are now playing as a team. A team that is sure to walk off the edge of the flat Earth. The Lakers have dropped five straight as they started the season before they finally won so their number is about right for a turnaround. LA most likely without Lebron and maybe once against less is more. Brooklyn is 3-9-2 ATS in the second of back-to-back games and 11-29-1 ATS after SU win. The Lakers are just terrible but are the side tonight. Take LA LAKERS! |
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11-12-22 | Jazz v. Wizards +3.5 | Top | 112-121 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
Utah at Washington 6:00 ET Wizards (+) over Jazz- The Wizards were a Money Game winner for us Friday night and as they defeated Dallas with a pair of starters sidelined. Bradley Beal will remain on the protocol list and not play tonight but Porzingis should return despite a groin strain. Utah despite the loss of Donovan Mitchell have won four straight and have covered seven straight while being favored just once over the Lakers and lead the West. But, the Wiz are 4-1 ATS in their last five and they are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings with the Jazz. Take WASHINGTON! |
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11-09-22 | Knicks +3.5 v. Nets | Top | 85-112 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
New York at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Nets- New York like some many other clubs has become more of a 3-point shooting clubs and set a team record of 10 long range bombs hit the mark 10 times in the first quarter. Brooklyn meanwhile, is one of the worse teams at defending the 3-point shot. With or without Harden, Irving and even Durant the Nets have won 12-of the Last 15 meetings including the last seven. Despite all that the Knicks are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings and 29-8-1 ATS in the last 29 in Brooklyn. Take NEW YORK |
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11-07-22 | Suns v. 76ers +2.5 | Top | 88-100 | Win | 100 | 8 h 3 m | Show |
Phoenix at Philadelphia 8:10 ET 76ers (+) over Suns- It might seem improbable but the 76ers usually provide more drama than talent. Philadelphia’s biggest talent Joel Embiid will return after missing the last three games due to a non-Covid illness but the real drama has James Harden sidelined for a month because of a strained foot. I understand that sometimes less is actually more as with Harden out Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey will see more playing time and together will be more efficient than Harden. Suns are 1-4 ATS on the road and the Sixers are the same at home. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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11-06-22 | Bulls +2.5 v. Raptors | Top | 104-113 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 29 m | Show |
Chicago at Toronto 6:00 ET Bulls (+) over Raptors- DeMar DeRozen who played nine years in Toronto and was traded for Khawi Leonard before the 2017-18 season to San Antonio where he played for three years before this two year tenure in Chicago. He has averaged 23.8 points against Toronto in 10 meetings. The Bulls are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 games versus the Raptors including 12-3 ATS in Toronto. Take CHICAGO! |
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11-05-22 | Celtics v. Knicks +5 | Top | 133-118 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
Boston at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Celtics- This is Tom Thibodeau’s third season with the Knicks and they have had a team that always seems like they are in some sort of transition. Their style of play has varied since his taking the coach job and they have improved by leaps and bounds. This year’s clubs seems the most balanced that he has had to work with and now they have shown some talent. Boston who is 1-5 ATS in their last six road games is also 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Knicks are young and 16-6 ATS in the second of back-to-back games. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-04-22 | Bucks v. Wolves +3.5 | Top | 115-102 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 44 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Minnesota 10:00 ET Timberwolves (+)over Bucks- There is no question who the most dominant player in the NBA game today is and Giannis seems driven to prove it every night. Undefeated Milwaukee (7-0) led by Antetokounmpo who averages 33.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 steals per game on 57% shooting. (WOW...really) The Wolves made some huge off-season moves and they are still waiting to gel and tonight could be the start. Take MINNESOTA! |
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11-02-22 | Raptors -7.5 v. Spurs | Top | 143-100 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Toronto at San Antonio 8:00 ET Raptors (-) over Spurs- I sort of did a double-take at this game when I first saw the opening line as the Raptors (4-3) who are 1-2 on the road were a strong favorite at San Antonio (5-2) where the Spurs are 3-1. The Spurs have won five of their past six games and the first two of their home stand but they will be playing short handed as no less than four players will be unavailable. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings although the Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games...so why the heavy line? Take TORONTO! |
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11-01-22 | Wolves +3.5 v. Suns | Top | 107-116 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 51 m | Show |
Minnesota at Phoenix 9:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Suns- The aging Suns will be without center Deandre Ayton once again tonight and that should boost the Wolves who have lost seven of eight to the Suns including all three meeting last season. Timberwolves are one of the most improved teams in the league over the past two seasons and look to move on during the playoffs. This match will help them measure just how far they have come. Take MINNESOTA! |
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10-31-22 | 76ers v. Wizards +4.5 | Top | 118-111 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over 76ers- Philly is always looking for an opportunity to take a day off and with the likelihood that Joel Embiid will ‘rest’ this on out. Washington has dropped two straight after a quick start and are now even at 3-3. The Wizards have a few fresh faces including Kristaps Porzingis who has been a disappointment where ever he has been. James Harden will dominate the ball and get some great stats while Embiid is sidelined and that just enough to get you beat...take WASHINGTON! |
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10-30-22 | Knicks +4.5 v. Cavs | Top | 108-121 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 37 m | Show |
New York at Cleveland 6:00 ET Knicks (+) over Cavaliers- During the off-season the Knicks were trying desperately to acquire Donovan Mitchell who is bow averaging 31 points a game for Cleveland. New York ended their search for help by signing Jalen Brunson from Dallas and he has had a positive impact averaging 18.6 points and playing solid defense. The Knicks are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Cleveland. Take NEW YORK! |
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10-29-22 | 76ers v. Bulls +2 | Top | 114-109 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Chicago 8:10 ET Bulls over 76ers- Was it Joel Embiid or was it James Harden? No, it was Tyrese Maxey who scored a season high 44 points last night in the 76ers win over Toronto. Chicago is coming off a loss at San Antonio last night when Zach LaVine sat out for rest management (HA imagine that, five games into the season). Philly has won 11 straight meetings including five in-a-row in Chicago. Not, this time. Take CHICAGO! |
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10-28-22 | Rockets +4.5 v. Blazers | Top | 111-125 | Loss | -120 | 10 h 43 m | Show |
Houston at Portland 10:00 ET Rockets (+) over Trailblazers- Portland started the year 4-0 with Damian Lillard leading the way and then disaster hit as Lillard went down with a calf injury in their loss to Miami Wednesday night. He will be out for at least two weeks and the Trailblazers will suffer without him as he was averaging 33.3-points while shooting 50%. Although Houston has won just one of five games played they are 4-1 ATS and are 4-0 ATS in their last four trips to Portland. Blazers are 6-18 ATS following a SU loss and are 1-7 ATS at home against teams with losing records. Take HOUSTON! |
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10-27-22 | Grizzlies v. Kings +3 | Top | 125-110 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
Memphis at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Grizzlies- There should be a great match-up between two of the NBA’s brightest gems against each other as the league’s leading scorer Ja Morant and Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox. Fox is averaging 31.7 points 7.0 assists and is shooting 60% while Ja averages 35.3 ppg. Something bogus with this one as the Kings who haven’t make the playoffs in 16 years and have lost six straight to the Grizzlies including all three games last season by an average of 23.7 points. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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10-26-22 | Lakers +5.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 99-110 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Denver 10:00 ET Lakers over Nuggets- I don’t ever recall that a LeBron James team is 0-3 to start the season and they are also 0-3 ATS so far. Los Angeles is currently the worst shooting team in the NBA but they do have one huge factor on their side tonight and that is the absence of Russell Westbrook who is about as affective as Russell Wilson of the Broncos. Lakers are 5-2 ATS on the road against winning teams and Denver is 0-5 ATS at home against a team with a losing record. Take LA LAKERS! |
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10-24-22 | Jazz v. Rockets +2 | Top | 108-114 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show |
Utah at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Jazz- There were some major changes in Utah during the off season and I don’t mean the incarceration of Warren Jeffs. The Jazz traded away their best asset in Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert during the off-season and added four new faces who have them 3-0 (3-0 ATS). Houston may appear rto be the same old story but the are raw wit young talent that has yet to win 0-3 straight-up this season. Until tonight. Take HOUSTON! |
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10-23-22 | Suns +1.5 v. Clippers | Top | 112-95 | Win | 100 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
Phoenix at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Clippers- The Clippers have already started with their pulling players on he second night of back-to-back games. Both John Wall and Kawhi Leonard sat out the Clippers 111-109 over the Kings while Phoenix is off a a 113-11 loss at Portland and have player a pair of 2-point games a win and a defeat. The Clippers hold a fine 11-4 ATS record over the visiting Suns in LA. But, this time the Suns opened the favorite and that is huge. Take PHOENIX! |
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10-22-22 | Clippers v. Kings +3.5 | Top | 111-109 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Clippers- There is something that I don’t trust about this opening line. The Clips are a meager favorite against a team that the had defeated 15 straight time on their court before a loss last December. Kawai Leonard returned to LA’s lineup for the first time in 16 months and should take tonight and half of the rest of the season off. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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10-21-22 | Celtics v. Heat +2.5 | Top | 111-104 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- I’d like to make a coaching comparison between these two but the jury is still out on the Celtics change at that position as their former coach couldn’t keep it in his pants with female subordinate and is on double-secret probation for at least a year. Miami coach Eric Spoelstra is probably the most under-rated coach on the NBA and he will have he Heat ready to rebound from their opening loss to the Bulls. Take MIAMI! |
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10-20-22 | Clippers v. Lakers +6 | Top | 103-97 | Push | 0 | 9 h 56 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers- Lakers (+) over Clippers- The Clippers swept the Lakers last season winning all four games and have won seven straight meetings. The Lakers are already 0-1 as they fell to Golden State on opening night. But, Anthony Davis is back and healthy (?) and the Lakers will be the first to see the return of Kawhi Leonard who hasn’t play in an NBA game in over 16 months. The Lakers still believe they are contenders for the title and look to show what they have tonight. Take LAKERS! |
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10-19-22 | Blazers +3 v. Kings | Top | 115-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
Portland at Sacramento 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Kings- Neither of these two clubs made to expanded NBA playoffs last season and for Portland it was the first time they missed the postseason in eight years whereas the Kings have not made the playoffs in 16 seasons. There’s a new coach in Sacramento in Mike Brown the former Lakers and Cavaliers leader. Alvin Gentry replace Luke Walton after 17 games last season and the Kings weren’t much better after the change. Same old...take PORTLAND! |
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06-16-22 | Warriors v. Celtics -3.5 | Top | 103-90 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Golden State at Boston 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- The Warriors still moved one victory away from a championship with a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, despite shooting 9 of 40 (22.5 percent) from distance as a team. Curry went 0 of 9. A determined mindset won't be exclusive to the Warriors, of course. Boston heads home keen on extending the series to a Game 7 back on the West Coast. A championship would give Boston an 18th banner to hang in the rafters, which would be the most all-time. They are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers at 17 championships apiece, but they have not won one since 2008. With their backs to the wall the Celtics deliver. Take BOSTON! |
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06-13-22 | Celtics +4 v. Warriors | Top | 94-104 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Boston at Golden State 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- Although the series is even at two games apiece I get the feeling that most believe Golden State has a decided edge. An edge maybe but the series is still at 2-2 a slight edge maybe because of home court and Stephen Curry. The Celtics have gone 8-3 on the road in the postseason, outshooting their opponents 38.1 percent to 31.2 percent on 3-pointers. The Warriors have gone 10-1 at home, hitting 40.7 percent of their threes as opposed to 36.3 percent by the visitors. The biggest factor in determining winners and losers in the series has been rebounding. Boston has held the upper hand on the boards 86-70 in its two wins, including 22-18 on the offensive end. Take BOSTON! |
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06-05-22 | Celtics +4.5 v. Warriors | Top | 88-107 | Loss | -115 | 30 h 13 m | Show |
Boston and Golden State 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- Forget the Zig-zag theory as this Game 2 will draw so much Warriors action that they may lose the game outright as well as winning in the 'gaff; (a non-cover win). It this game comes down to the 'number's Boston has the advantage. They say the Celtics have had the tougher road but I believe that only makes them stronger. The Celtics are 21-5-1 ATS in their last 27 road games they are 13-3-2 ATS in their last 18 games as an underdogs and the Celtics are 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Golden State. Take BOSTON! |
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06-02-22 | Celtics +3.5 v. Warriors | Top | 120-108 | Win | 100 | 25 h 36 m | Show |
Boston and Golden State 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- It this game comes down to the 'number's Boston has the advantage. They say the Celtics have had the tougher road but I believe that only makes them stronger. The Celtics are 20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 road games they are 12-3-2 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog and the Celtics are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Golden State. Take BOSTON! |
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05-27-22 | Heat v. Celtics -8.5 | Top | 111-103 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
Miami at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (-) over Heat- After what we've seen the play between these two clubs it appears obvious that Boston is the better team. After playing 20 separate quarters the Heat have outscored the Celtics just four times but have still managed a pair of victories. Miami is playing with damaged goods with injuries to Jimmy Butler having the biggest impact. With an ailing Butler the Heat offense just doesn't get it done and Boston's defense is stifling. In an elimination game the Heat will be desperate and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 meetings in Boston. I just don't think the Heat are up to it. Take BOSTON! |