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01-05-18 | Jazz v. Nuggets -6.5 | 91-99 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
Utah at Denver 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Nuggets- Utah opened the season with a win over the Nuggets and defeated them a second time in December but since then they have had their issues and have now lost 11 of their last 14. This is the final meeting of the season between these two and Utah has already guaranteed itself at least a split of the series and has a history of giving Denver fits as the Nuggets are 13-5 ATS in the last 18 meetings. In this one the Jazz will need major production out of Rudy Gobert and rookie Donovan Mitchell and they get it. Take UTAH! |
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01-05-18 | Wolves +4 v. Celtics | Top | 84-91 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Minnesota at Boston 7:35 ET Timberwolves (+) over Celtics- Boston is off 'our' Megabucks Best Bet winner over Cleveland and more importantly for them they are now 26-13-1 ATS having won their last four. The Celtics have dominated Minnesota winning 11 straight at home as the Wolves haven't won in Beantown since March of 2005. This game is being played despite blizzard warnings that cancelled the Bruins NHL game yesterday but Minnesota came to town early and will be ready. Boston off that emotional victory over the Cavaliers will get caught here as they are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 after a straight-up win. Take the TIMBERWOLVES! |
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01-04-18 | Thunder v. Clippers +2 | Top | 127-117 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 5 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (+) over Thunder- After poor starts to the season both these clubs have picked up the pace as Oklahoma City has won seven of their last nine while the Clippers have won six of their last seven. This should be a fairly even match as Los Angeles has is 6-0 ATS in their last six at home and the Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings including a 120-111 win this season. OKC is off a rout of the Lakers but will find the going tougher here. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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01-04-18 | Warriors v. Rockets +5 | 124-114 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
Golden State at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Warriors- What a great matchup as the top most prolific scoring teams face off in Houston where the Rockets will host Golden State. The Warriors have won eight straight road games and with the return of Stephen Curry are once again dominate. Houston who has played much better when Chris Paul is in the lineup will now be without leading scorer James Harden who is out with a hamstring injury. Houston has lost 11 of the last 13 meetings including six straight in Houston. Teams have a way of adjusting and making up ground where star players are injured. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-03-18 | Warriors v. Mavs +8 | 125-122 | Win | 100 | 4 h 30 m | Show | |
Golden State at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- Well, Stephen Curry is back and played his first first game after an ankle injury kept his sidelined for 11 games and his never missed a beat hitting 10 3-point shots. Golden State has already 'rocked' the Mavericks twice this season winning by a combined 45 points and now face a 'different' Mavs club. Dallas has won their last four with the emergence of rookie Dennis Smith Jr. who will draw the assignment of guarding Curry. Dallas now playing with confidence and looking to prove they can play with the Warriors! Take the MAVERICKS! |
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01-03-18 | Cavs v. Celtics -3 | Top | 88-102 | Win | 100 | 4 h 5 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 8:00 ET Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- After the long awaited debut with Cleveland for Boston All-Star took place last night as he scored 17 points in 19 minutes but will not be in the lineup tonight. The Cavaliers defeated Boston opening night when Gordon Hayward went down for the year five minutes into the Game and Boston responded like champions and are 30-10 on the season. The Cavaliers who have been a money-burner for their backers are just 12-24-1 ATS this season and are 1-8 ATS after a straight-up win. Boston on the other hand is 10-3-1 ATS following a loss. Take BOSTON! |
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01-03-18 | Spurs v. 76ers -1.5 | 106-112 | Win | 100 | 3 h 8 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Spurs- Philadelphia has dropped 12 straight to the Spurs including six straight at home. The 76ers have won their last two and three-of-four and will most likely be without Joel Embiid who has a 'new' injury to contend with as he took a spill and sprained his right wrist. But the news isn't all bad as far as players health is concerned as prized rookie Markelle Fultz is going to make his debut. With all those winning streak you would think that San Antonio was a good bet, but they are 5-12 ATS in their lat 17 meetings in Philadelphia including and just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. Take THE 76ERS! |
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01-02-18 | Grizzlies +5 v. Clippers | 105-113 | Loss | -102 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
Memphis at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Clippers- With the return of Blake Griffin after missing 14 games to the lineup Los Angeles has reeled off three straight wins an five of their last six and are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games. The Clippers loss in those six games came in Memphis 115-112 as the Grizzlies have for some reason had their way against the Clippers going 8-2 ATS in the last 10 games in Los Angeles and are 14-6-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Take MEMPHIS! |
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01-02-18 | Hawks +2 v. Suns | Top | 103-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Atlanta at Phoenix 9:00 ET Hawks (+) over Suns- Does this look 'right' to you? It doesn't to me! I mean here are the Atlanta Hawks winners of just three of 15 road games in a spot where they virtually have to win the game outright in order to win the wager. When I noticed that the home team has won the last five in this series with the Hawks 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings I really begin to wonder...what's going on? Despite owning the worst overall record in the NBA the Hawks have won three-of-four and win again tonight. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-02-18 | Spurs v. Knicks +5 | 100-91 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
San Antonio at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Spurs- New York has taken advantage of a heavy home scheduling early this season posting 15 wins in 21 games at Madison Square Garden. San Antonio on the other hand has just started a stretch with nine of 11 games on the road where they are 8-10 straight-up and 6-12 ATS. The Knicks just ended a four-game losing streak as Porzingis returned to the line-up and scored 30 points. Five days ago the Spurs defeated New York in San Antonio 119-107, look for the Knicks to return the favor here. Take NEW YORK! |
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12-31-17 | 76ers v. Suns +3.5 | 123-110 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Phoenix 8:00 ET Suns (+) over 76ers- The Suns have started to shine with the return of shooting guard Devin Booker and have won twice since his return and five of seven overall. Philadelphia defeated the Nuggets at Denver last night (without Embiid) for only their third win in their last 13 games. The decision on Embiid's status is a game time decision but it won't matter here. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-31-17 | Lakers v. Rockets -15 | 142-148 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Lakers at Houston 7:05 ET Rockets (-) over Lakers- Strangely enough both these clubs are on five-game losing streaks but one of them will end tonight. Houston was sailing along on an 11-game win streak when they goy derailed in LA 122-116 by the Lakers in a game that Chris Paul was injured. The Rockets haven't won since even with the return of Paul last time out when they were completely out of sync. Houston had won 15 straight with Paul in the line-up and will start a new streak against the Lakers. Take the ROCKETS! |
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12-31-17 | Hornets +3 v. Clippers | Top | 98-106 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 27 m | Show |
Charlotte at L.A. Clippers 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Clippers- Los Angeles is starting to play better basketball winning four of their last five going 5-0 ATS and are beginning to get healthy with he return of Blake Griffin. Trouble for the Clippers now is that point guard Austin Rivers in down. Charlotte is off a huge win Friday night at Golden State and have not won two straight since Nov. 22. I question why the 'price' is so low and will trust the 'oddsmakers' on this one. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-30-17 | 76ers v. Nuggets -6.5 | 107-102 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (-) over 76ers- One thing that is apparent about this much improved 76ers team is that 'we' must be aware of the status os Joel Embiid who is given days off (against his wishes) as Philadelphia is handling him with 'kid gloves' so to speak. He is the most impactful player in the NBA when on the floor and the 76ers are a different team when he plays. Denver has always had a strong home court advantage and are 12-3 straight-up as hosts while Philly is 2-8 ATS in their last 10. Take DENVER! |
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12-30-17 | Cavs v. Jazz +4 | Top | 101-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
Cleveland at Utah 8:00 ET Jazz (+) over Cavaliers- Both these clubs are on down trends with Cleveland having lost their last two and and are 1-7 ATS in their last eight while Utah has dropped their last three and 10 of their last 12 and are 1-5 ATS in their last six. The Cavaliers who are 11-23-1 ATS on the season have struggled against the Jazz and are 0-4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and are 1-6-1 ATS in Utah. You can also add that Cleveland is 1-5 ATS following a ATS loss. Take UTAH! |
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12-30-17 | Spurs v. Pistons +4.5 | 79-93 | Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Detroit 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Spurs- The Pistons who were off to a great start have taken a step back of late as injuries especially at guard have slowed down their pace. Both of Detroit's guards Avery Bradley and Reggie Jackson have been sidelined and the Pistons have had to make adjustments. The Spurs are also dealing with injuries but have managed to win six of their last seven and are 5-1 ATS against the Pistons. Still. Tonight the Pistons rally at home. Take DETROIT! |
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12-29-17 | Nets +6.5 v. Heat | 111-87 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Miami 8:00 ET Nets (+) over Heat- There is a lot of 'stuff' surrounding this game that I will point out and I just hope it doesn't confuse 'us'. To start with Miami's center Hassan Whiteside in back in the starting lineup after missing 13-games. The Heat have gone 7-3 taking advantage of 10 games in the state of Florida and playing six team that are at least 10-games under .500. Although the Nets are just 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 meetings and 1-3-1 ATS in Miami Brooklyn has been a 'go' when on the road. Here we have Miami just 8-8 straight-up and 4-11-1 ATS at home while the Nets are 5-12 straight-up on the road but, 10-7 ATS. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-29-17 | Mavs +6.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 128-120 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show |
Dallas at New Orleans 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Pelicans- I always consider playing 'against' any team that is coming off record setting performances and that means playing against New Orleans. Career and franchise records were set on the Pelicans last outing as Rajon Rondo who has 25 assists in their 128-112 win over Brooklyn Tuesday night. It was 2-1/2 years ago when Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle acquired Rondo from Boston where he fell out of favor before being shipped to Sacramento who sent him to Chicago who dumped his with him ending up with the Pelicans. Dallas has won their last two and are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in New Orleans. Take DALLAS! |
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12-29-17 | Rockets v. Wizards +1.5 | 103-121 | Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
Houston at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over Rockets- What a bunch of losers...the Rockets have dropped their last four going 0-4 ATS and the Wizards are off a 113-99 loss at Atlanta. The issue with Houston is that they struggle without Chris Paul in the line-up winning 15 of 16 when he plays and just 10 of 17 when he doesn't. Washington's All-Star guard John Wall called out a number of teammates after their loss to the Hawks and I believe they will more focused tonight. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-28-17 | 76ers v. Blazers -3.5 | Top | 110-114 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Portland 10:30 ET Trailblazers (-) over 76ers- I have said it the entire season, Joel Embiid is most impactful in player in the NBA when he is on the floor. Portland found out what he was about in their first meeting when the 76ers won and 'covered' their fifth straight meeting in Philadelphia. The Blazers who have lost six straight home games will have the return of Damian Lillard who averages 26.2 points and will return from a mild hamstring strain. Look for adjustments to be made against Embiid and for the Blazers to win one at home. Take PORTLAND! |
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12-28-17 | Wolves +4 v. Bucks | 96-102 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 35 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Bucks- Both Minnesota and Milwaukee were expected to make significant strides this season and for the most part the Timberwolves are meeting those expectations while the Bucks just continue to be mediocre. The Wolves have won five straight while the Bucks have dropped their last two including a 115-104 beating by the Bulls playing with a slowed down Antetokounmpo. Even though the Bucks have had their way of late in this series (7-1 ATS in last 8) it's the Timberwolves time. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-28-17 | Pistons v. Magic +4.5 | 89-102 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
Detroit at Orlando 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Pistons- Orlando was 8-4 after their first 12 games and have gone 3-20 in their last 23 games including a pair of nine game losing streaks where they are right now. Injured players have part of the Magic downfall but did get the return of Jonathan Isaac Tuesday while the Piston lost a key clog with point guard Reggie Jackson who set a season high with 13 assists before his injury. His loss will be difficult to over-come. Take ORLANDO! |
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12-27-17 | Raptors +4 v. Thunder | 107-124 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Toronto at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Raptors (+) over Thunder- About two weeks ago I stated the I believed that the Thunder have turned the corner and they have put together five straight wins and 7-of-8. Toronto was rolling along with six straight wins and 'covers' before getting whacked in Dallas last night. The Raptors may have been looking ahead to this encounter and weren't completely focused. Toronto has had the best of it in this series going 4-0 ATS in their last six meetings in OKC and have won 12 of the past 14 meetings straight-up. Take TORONTO! |
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12-27-17 | Wizards -6 v. Hawks | 99-113 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
Washington at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Hawks- Washington is coming off an emotional Christmas Day win at Boston 111-103 for their second straight win after their worst loss of the season 119-84 at Brooklyn last Friday. Atlanta who is just 5-11 straight-up at home have haven't destroyed their backers splitting 16 decisions ATS. The Hawks attempt to win back-to-back games for the first time this season as they are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up win. I just think the Wizards after their impressive win over Boston will come out a little flat and the Hawks will take advantage (if the can). Tale ATLANTA! |
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12-27-17 | Celtics v. Hornets +1.5 | Top | 102-91 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 15 m | Show |
Boston at Charolette 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Celtics- The NBA season is long tough grind and it appears that it has taken its toll on the Boston Celtics before the New Year even started. Boston started the season with two straight losses then went a tear winning 20 of their next 22, but in the last 21 days they have gone 5-6 as the injuries have mounted. Playing Charolette may help the Celtics as they have defeated the Hornets five straight times and nine of their last 10 meetings with the three year anniversary of their last win over the Celtics coming this month. Momentum may be the key here and with Charlotte off a 18-point come from behind win over Milwaukee the Hornets have it and the Celtics don't. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-26-17 | Kings +5 v. Clippers | 95-122 | Loss | -102 | 11 h 4 m | Show | |
Sacramento at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Kings (+) over Clippers- Los Angeles who is 2nd in the Pacific Division at 13-19 lead the 11-21 Kings by two-games have been crippled with injuries and will once again have four players out as Blake Griffin, Danilo Gallinari, Wes Johnson and Patrick Beverley will all miss this contest. The Kings will be without exciting rookie De'Aaron Fox and ageless Vince Carter is a game time decision. The Clippers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games overall while the Kings are 6-1-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-26-17 | Raptors v. Mavs +6 | 93-98 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
Toronto at Dallas 7:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Raptors- Very quietly Toronto has established the best winning percentage in the East (23-8 74%) which is actually better then the conference leader Boston (27-10 73%). The Raptors have won six straight and 12 of its last 13 games and are 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to Dallas. With five losses in their last six games the Mavericks have just nine wins and are one win better then the league's worst team Atlanta, who has only eight wins, with the last one coming against Dallas. The Mavs have had trouble closing games losing 12 of 14 games decided by six points or less. Take DALLAS! |
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12-26-17 | Pacers +2 v. Pistons | Top | 83-107 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Indiana at Detroit 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Pistons- Two very evenly matched clubs face each other in Detroit where the Pistons have been an impressive 10-5 straight-up but are just 7-7-1 ATS. Indiana who is 8-7 on the road have proved to be profiteers away from home going 10-5 ATS. The Pacers have won seven of their last 10 while Detroit has won four of their last five and 2-of-3 meetings this season. Indiana is 7-2 ATS in their last nine meetings and the Pistons have dropped four straight ATS at home. Take INDIANA! |
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12-25-17 | Wolves v. Lakers +5 | 121-104 | Loss | -107 | 26 h 17 m | Show | |
Minnesota at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Timberwolves- I have to admit I always become intrigued when the Lakers are on broadcast and have noticed a few things about this NBA club. No. 1, the are very, very young, No. 2 they are very very talented and No. 3 they play no defense. Okay, but wow, I watched to see Lonzo Ball fail and was elated with his rocky start but the more I see the better chance he has at being a winner. I have no idea what will happen with his 'shot' but he can get better. Kyle Kuzma was no secret of 'us' (Utah) and with the emergence of Brandon Ingram (Duke) there is plenty of spring in their step. LA is 1-5 straight-up last six but 4-1 ATS in their last five. Wolves are 1-4 ATS in last five visits to Los Angeles. Take LAKERS! |
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12-25-17 | Rockets v. Thunder +3 | Top | 107-112 | Win | 100 | 24 h 51 m | Show |
Houston at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Rockets- What a coincidence...the Rockets won 14 straight games with Chris Paul playing and have lost the last two with him sidelined. Let me think about this, I saw Houston meltdown in the final minutes with James Harden in charge and it was a complete cluster...Okay, I have no problem coming back with Oklahoma City (Megabucks Best Bet Winner) after Saturday's 103-89 romp at Utah. I said before the Jazz game that I think the Thunder of turned-the-corner. Four straight wins and the fifth comes here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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12-25-17 | Cavs +5 v. Warriors | 92-99 | Loss | -107 | 19 h 1 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Golden State 3:00 ET Warriors (-) over Cavaliers- Oh look what we have here, a rematch of the NBA Finals and we all know how that turned out. The NBA must be so proud but there are short-comings to this game. Golden State's just had their 11-game win streak (last eight without MVP guard Stephen Curry) ended Saturday with a home loss to Denver 96-81 where their shooting just went cold. Cleveland has been on a streak of their own winning 19 of the last 21 with LeBron James playing the best 'ball' of his career. I look for Durant, Thompson and Green to pick up the slack and run the older Cavaliers. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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12-23-17 | Blazers +3 v. Lakers | 95-92 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Portland at L.A. Lakers 9:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Lakers- The Lakers have been on a point spread tear winning their last four ATS and six of their last seven but there is a factor to consider. In every game the Lakers were underdogs and as a matter of fact they have been underdogs 10 straight games and have posted three outright wins in their last seven. The Trailblazers have lost their last six at home but are a surprising 9-6 on the road but will be without Damian Lillard who will be replaced by Shabazz Napier who will team up well with CJ McCollum. Port;and has dominated this series...just listen to these numbers. Portland has won the last 10 meetings straight-up, they are 21-8 ATS in the last 29 meetings in LA and they are 42-17 ATS in the last 59 meetings overall. Take PORTLAND! |
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12-23-17 | Thunder +1 v. Jazz | Top | 103-89 | Win | 100 | 8 h 31 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Utah 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Jazz- After failing to meet the 'experts' expectations playing under .500 the Thunder have won their last three and five of their last six. These two met on Wednesday with Oklahoma City laying a home hurt of the Jazz 107-79. Utah responded with a bounce-back win over San Antonio on Thursday. The Thunder may have turned the corner and are feeling better about themselves and run to a win here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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12-23-17 | Nets v. Pacers -9.5 | 119-123 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 41 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Nets- Indiana gave themselves a boost of confidence with a win at Atlanta Wednesday a day after they blew a five-point lead to the Celtics in the final seconds at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and have now lost three straight at home. The Pacers should also feel good about playing the Nets who they defeated 140-131 in their season opener. Brooklyn is off an upset win against Washington last night cleaning the board with a 60-35 advantage. Indiana has won the last five meetings and they get to a half-dozen tonight. Take the PACERS! |
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12-22-17 | Nuggets +1.5 v. Blazers | 102-85 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Denver at Portland 10:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- Both these clubs enter this fray losing their last two with the Trailblazers struggling at home. Portland is the only team currently in a playoff spot with a losing home record (7-9) and haven't won at the Moda Center in over a month while losing their last five as hosts. It might help Portland that Denver has lost 10 of its last 13 on the road but the Blazers will be without guard Damian Lillard who has a hamstring injury last time out. The 'price' tells me that the Trailblazers are in trouble here. Take DENVER! |
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12-22-17 | Mavs -112 v. Heat | Top | 101-113 | Loss | -112 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
Dallas at Miami 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Mavericks- Miami is fresh off their win over the Celtics in Boston and won the season series 2-1 and now bring their depleted lineup home winning five of their last seven. The Heat will be without no only Hassan Whiteside their big powerful center but out as well is Goran Dragic and James Johnson. After a horrid start Dallas has played well of late and are off a win at Detroit. Dallas has owned the Heat in Miami going 14-5-1 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Miami. Take DALLAS! |
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12-22-17 | Wizards v. Nets +5.5 | 84-119 | Win | 100 | 7 h 47 m | Show | |
Washington at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Wizards- The last time the Nets won a game was against these same Wizards (103-99) who were playing without John Wall in Brooklyn on 10 days ago. The Wizards are off a 116-106 win over New Orleans but Wall is shooting just 35% since his return from his injury. Brooklyn has lost their last four but are looking to get Jahill Okafor some playing time as he has not seen any action the last two games. Look for the Nets to rebound here. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-21-17 | Spurs v. Jazz +3.5 | 89-100 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Utah 10:30 ET Jazz (+) over Spurs- Both these clubs have had a number of long team injuries to contend with as the Spurs have Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard are back on a limited basis. The Spurs won without both of them last night at Portland 93-91 and come to Salt Lake City with a 3-game winning streak and winners of 11 of 14, as these clubs split four games last season. The Jazz are 11-5 both SU and ATS at home while San Antonio is 5-10 ATS on the road. In the second of back-to-back road games the Spurs fall tonight. Take UTAH! |
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12-21-17 | Celtics v. Knicks +3 | Top | 93-102 | Win | 100 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
Boston at New York 8:00 ET Knicks (+) over Celtics- The Celtics have cooled off a bit after starting 22-4 and have split their last eight games going 4-4 since but have dominated the Knicks at Madison Square Garden going 25-12 ATS. The Knicks have the most home wins of any clubs in the East with 14 and are 14-5 ATS as hosts. Kristaps Porzingis will be back in the line-up after missing the past two games (Knicks are 1-5 without him) and looks to gain some revenge for an early season 110-89 loss in Boston. Take NEW YORK! |
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12-21-17 | Raptors v. 76ers +3.5 | 114-109 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 12 m | Show | |
Toronto at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Raptors- Handicapping the 76ers should be an easy thing. When Joel Embiid plays they are a contender when he doesn't they are 1-6 straight-up and right now they have dropped their last three and seven of their last eight. Toronto on the other hand has won four in-a-row and 10 of their last 11 going 11-1 at home but just 10-7 on the road. Embiid with miss both of these back-to-back meetings with the Raptors hosting Philly on Sunday. Toronto has dominated this series winning 16 of the last 17 meetings but that was a different Sixers clubs. In a bounce-back the 76ers get the money. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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12-20-17 | Spurs v. Blazers -2.5 | 93-91 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 13 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Portland 10:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Spurs- Okay, All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has returned to the Spurs after a 27-game lay-off to start the season but has been limited to just 17 minutes a game. Portland is off a successful road trip (3-2) losing their final game 108-107 at Minnesota Monday when they didn't shoot a free throw in the second half. During the past 10 years the one team that has given San Antonio the most fits in the Trailblazers who are 19-13 straight-up over the Spurs and 10-4 st home. Take PORTLAND! |
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12-20-17 | Pacers v. Hawks +4.5 | 105-95 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
Indiana at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Pacers- Indiana is coming off a disheartening loss against the Celtics with their last minute meltdown as they blew a five-point lead with 31-seconds remaining Monday after coming back from a 19-point deficit. Atlanta meanwhile, who is 2-5 straight-up in their last seven games is 6-1 ATS as they are taking advantage of the odds-maker after a horrendous start. The Pacers should be a little flat coming off their collapse against Boston. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-20-17 | Raptors v. Hornets +2.5 | Top | 129-111 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Toronto at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Raptors- Home court advantage is stronger then ever in the NBA. Toronto tonight's road team in this match-up is 11-1 at home but just 9-7 both straight-up and ATS on the road. Charlotte is off a home win Monday night against the Knicks but that was just the Hornets second win in their last seven games as hosts. The Hornets have had their way as hosts against the Raptors as they are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Charlotte including a 113-78 win last January the most recent head-to-head encounter. Add that the Toronto is just 9-23 ATS in their last 32 meetings overall. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-19-17 | Cavs v. Bucks +2.5 | Top | 116-119 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Cavaliers- Well, the Cavaliers are on another winning streak with five straight victories as LeBron James has posted 'triple-doubles' in four of those five wins while Milwaukee has dropped their last three straight-up. These two clubs have one thing in common and that is both have played poorly ATS at home where the Bucks are 9-5 straight-up but just 4-8-2 ATS as hosts and the Cavaliers are 2-14-1 ATS at home. But, the critical point here is that the Bucks were 'favored' in those contests and now they are an underdog. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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12-18-17 | 76ers v. Bulls +2.5 | 115-117 | Win | 100 | 8 h 59 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over 76ers- 'Break-up the Bulls' is the call after five straight wins following a 3-20 start has the Chicago youth movement headed in the right direction. Since returning to the squad after getting his face punched in by teammate Bobby Portis, Nikola Mirotic has been the glue hold this club together. Philadelphia is off a triple-overtime loss to Oklahoma City on Friday with Joel Embiid playing a career high 48 minutes and he will not even travel with the squad for tonight's contest. Take CHICAGO! |
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12-18-17 | Knicks v. Hornets -5.5 | 91-109 | Win | 100 | 7 h 8 m | Show | |
New York at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (-) over Knicks- Streaks are a part of the NBA and here we have two clubs moving in opposite directions as New York has won their last four and Charlotte has dropped their last three. The Knicks have been winning but have incurred injuries to a pair of starters in Tim Hardaway and more importantly Kristaps Porzingis. The Hornets who opened the season 7-2 at home but have dropped 10 of their last 12 while New York has struggled on the road going 2-8 straight-up and 3-7 ATS. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-18-17 | Celtics v. Pacers +3 | Top | 112-111 | Win | 100 | 7 h 2 m | Show |
Boston at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Celtics- Something is going on with the Celtics that the 'oddsmakers' must know about that is affecting the lines on their games. They just seem so short this past week. After a 22-4 start Boston has dropped 3-of-5 while Indiana has won five wins in their last seven contests and 11 of their last 16 with the emergence of Victor Oladipo. The Celtics may have lost some of their 'mojo' as they had two horrible losses last week to Chicago 108-85 and Utah at home 107-95. This 'number' is short and I believe the 'man' is telling us to take INDIANA! |
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12-17-17 | Pacers v. Nets +3.5 | Top | 109-97 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Indiana at Brooklyn 6:00 ET Nets (+) over Pacers- Brooklyn went out and traded Trevor Booker for a pair of No. 1 picks in Jahil Okafor and Nik Stauskas and they made their first appearance last time out in Friday's 120-87 loss at Toronto. Both made their Nets' debut Friday and were contributors as Stauskas scored 22 and Okafor 10 in just 22 minutes. Both clubs enter having lost their last two contests and the Pacers in the past have dominated this series in the past going 11-5 ATS in Brooklyn and 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings but, this is a much different Nets squad. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-17-17 | Cavs v. Wizards -110 | Top | 106-99 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 25 m | Show |
Cleveland at Washington 6:00 ET Wizards (+) over Cavaliers- It was a meeting between these two that launched the Cavaliers 13-game winning streak after a 3-5 start and they are up to 17 of 18 wins. In that contest LeBron James scored 57 points (his 2nd highest) Cleveland won 130-122 and yet they are underdogs here. Washington with the return of John Wall have won the last two although he is just 11-31 from the floor which I expect to turn that around here. This time it's WASHINGTON! |
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12-17-17 | Magic v. Pistons -10.5 | 110-114 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 37 m | Show | |
Orlando at Detroit 4:00 ET Pistons (-) over Magic- The Pistons have been among the 'streaky' teams this season and have bounced back with two straight road wins after a seven game losing streak. Detroit returns home where they have lost their last three contests but are 8-5 both straight-up and as host at home. Although Orlando won 3-of-4 from the Pistons last season they are just 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in Detroit and 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall. Pistons are firing on all cylinders...Take DETROIT |
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12-16-17 | Mavs v. Spurs -7 | 96-98 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
Dallas at San Antonio 8:30 ET Spurs (-) over Mavericks- This is the fourth and final regular season meetings between these two with the Spurs holding a 2-1 advantage. San Antonio is off a horrid performance against Houston last night where they famous bench was outscored 73-36 as they never led at any points and trailed by 28-points at one time. I expect a huge effort out of the Spurs tonight as the stop their mini two-game slide. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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12-16-17 | Bucks v. Rockets -11 | 111-115 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (-) over Bucks- It isn't so much that Houston has won 12 in-a-row but that they are undefeated with Chris Paul in the lineup with the last 10 wins coming by double-digits. Milwaukee meanwhile has dropped their last two games to New Orleans and Chicago despite have won six of seven before those losses. The Rockets offense is tops in the league while the Bucks defense is ranked 28th allowing 110.5 points in December. Take HOUSTON! |
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12-16-17 | Jazz v. Cavs -9.5 | Top | 100-109 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
Utah at Cleveland 7:30 ET Cavaliers (-) over Jazz- Last night 'we' posted Utah as 'our' 'Highest-Rated' release against Boston and 'we' were rewarded with an 'outright' 107-95 win as a 5-point underdog. So, why would the Cavaliers be almost a double-digit favorite when the Celtics have a much better record. Cleveland is double the points that the Celtics had to lay last night and tonight they win. Take CLEVELAND! |
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12-15-17 | Jazz +6 v. Celtics | Top | 107-95 | Win | 100 | 6 h 19 m | Show |
Utah at Boston 7:35 ET Jazz (+) over Celtics- The storyline here was supposed to be about Gordon Hayward's first game against his old team but instead it is a homecoming for Jonas Jerebko (yep 'that' Jonas Jerebko). Utah has dropped their last nine games at the TD Garden going 0-6-1 ATS and are 2-9-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings overall. Boston enters this contest a little banged-up as Irving, Horford and Marcus Morris are out or questionable. Jazz look to end their losing ways here. Take the JAZZ! |
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12-15-17 | Pistons +4.5 v. Pacers | 104-98 | Win | 100 | 6 h 8 m | Show | |
Detroit at Indiana 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Pacers- Detroit won for the first time in December last night winning at Atlanta 105-91 ending a seven-game losing streak while the Pacers are off their Wednesday night Paul George home-coming loss to OKC 100-95. Indiana has had their way against the Pistons winning nine of the last 10 meetings including six straight (0-6 ATS) at Bankers Life. The 'Motor City' boys have regained their confidence and are 10-4-1 ATS on the road with Andre Drummond leading the way. Take DETROIT! |
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12-15-17 | Clippers v. Wizards -9.5 | 91-100 | Loss | -113 | 6 h 53 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (-) over Clippers- The Clippers are recovering from their loss of Blake Griffin and have won their last three including a 113-112 victory over Washington just six days ago. The Wizards were without John Wall in that loss but he returned Wednesday to help in a 93-87 win over Memphis. Wall missed nine games and Washington was 4-5 in those games without Wall but now Los Angeles is without guard Patrick Berverly for the remainder of the season. The Wiz gain some revenge. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-14-17 | Pistons v. Hawks +4 | Top | 105-91 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
Detroit at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Pistons- Deep funk is the term being used to describe the Pistons current play as they have lost seven straight going just 2-5 ATS with 1-point 'covers' against Golden State and San Antonio. Atlanta is trending in the opposite direction as they are 4-0 ATS in their last four after a horrid 2-12 start. Detroit posted a 111-104 victory at home over Atlanta in early November but are just 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings. The Hawks are 3-9 straight-up at home but are 6-6 ATS. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-13-17 | Bucks +2.5 v. Pelicans | 108-115 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at New Orleans 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Pelicans- The moves that Milwaukee made to acquire Eric Bledsoe are starting to show dividends as they have won their last three and six of their last seven. Teamed-up with the 'Greek Freak' who is averaging 29.8 points and 10.4 rebounds Bledsoe see to it that his teammate gets the ball at the right time and place as Antetokounmpo shooting is up to 54.6%. With Anthony Davis day-to-day even if he plays he won't be 100%. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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12-13-17 | Clippers +1.5 v. Magic | 106-95 | Win | 100 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Orlando 7:00 ET Clippers (+) over Magic- Injuries and long losing streaks have been a part of the season so far for both these clubs as they started fast and then quickly went to the Bach-house. The Clippers appear to have adjusted to life without Blake Griffin and have won their last two after a four-game slide. Orlando has dropped their last two and are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Los Angeles has won the last seven meetings and and will make it eight tonight. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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12-13-17 | Thunder +105 v. Pacers | Top | 100-95 | Win | 105 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Indiana 7:00 ET Thunder (+) over Pacers- Things are moving along exactly as I had predicted with the Thunder going in the tank (7-18-1 ATS) after acquiring Carmelo Anthony the 'stop and shoot' master who disrupts any offensive flow. Okay, enough of my venting and back to the games main storyline and that is the return of Paul George to the Pacers who played seven seasons with the Pacers. After opening the year 3-0 on the road the Thunder have lost nine straight and are 0-9 ATS. OKC already has a win over Indiana winning 114-96 back in October and that should help their confidence here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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12-12-17 | Spurs v. Mavs +6 | 89-95 | Win | 100 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Spurs- There are two teams that I really think twice about before I 'play against' them and San Antonio is one of them with Boston being the other (we did win against the Celtics last night). Tonight for the first time this season the Spurs will have the services of all 'Everything' Kawhi Leonard the two-time 'Defensive Player of the Year' and believe it or not the first game back is not always a good thing. San Antonio has won 10 of the last 11 meetings but Dallas is 5-1 ATS in the ;ast six. Take DALLAS! |
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12-12-17 | Wizards v. Nets +4.5 | Top | 98-103 | Win | 100 | 8 h 33 m | Show |
Washington at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Wizards- Washington is anticipating the return of John Wall Wednesday and they are 4-4 since his injury. Bradley Beal has picked up some of the slack gong on a scoring spree. Brooklyn meanwhile will activate Jahill Okafor and Nik Stauskas both former first-round picks who were acquired in a trade with Philadelphia for Trevor Booker. The Nets just spent a week on the road playing a pair of games in Mexico City and going 1-2 on their trip. The Wizards have had the best of it between these two having won the last seven meetings and 12 of the 14 but they have lost to the five bottom team in the league already this season and a loss to the Nets will make it the 'bottom six.' Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-12-17 | Nuggets +6 v. Pistons | 103-84 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
Denver at Detroit 7:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Pistons- After their best start in decades after winning 14 of their first 20 games the Pistons are in the mist of a six game slide both straight-up and ATS. Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy has admitted that they have lost some confidence. The Nuggets might just be the answer as they have struggled on the road going 4-10 straight-up and 3-11 ATS including their overtime loss 126-112 at Indiana. Maybe Van Gundy should have keep his mouth shut when the Pistons were 10-3 and he stated 'our record is better then we are.' Okay, I believe...take DENVER! |
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12-11-17 | Blazers v. Warriors -10.5 | 104-111 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
Portland at Golden State 10:30 ET Warriors (-) over Trailblazers- Golden State returns home winning their last six all on the road and will hosting the Trailblazers who have lost four straight all at home. Normally, I would think that the trends would reverse themselves here but this 'price' is way-high with Curry sidelined and it just may be that the Warriors are on a mission without 'Steph.' Add that the Warriors are 21-7 ATS when hosting Portland. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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12-11-17 | Raptors v. Clippers +5.5 | Top | 91-96 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show |
Toronto at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (+) over Raptors- Toronto has an six-game winning streak their longest since they won 11 straight in 2015-16 as they are 2-0 on this road trip with LA today and Phoenix up next. The Raptors have taken advantage of their home schedule winning 9-of-10 at home as hosts and have a great history against the Clippers. In head-to head action Toronto has dominated the series going 21-8 ATS in the last 29 meetings including 11-5 ATS in 16 meetings in Los Angeles. The issue with those numbers is that the Clippers were the favorite in every home game and now the roll is reversed as the Clippers are the home underdog. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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12-11-17 | Celtics v. Bulls +7.5 | 85-108 | Win | 100 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Boston at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Celtics- Oh Lordy...how I hate to play against these Celtics but when the window opens I must do what I see is a profitable move. Boston by their own admission was ready to lay some revenge on the Pistons Sunday and that is exactly what they did winning 91-81 clamping down on defense. Chicago of Course is one of the weakest teams in the NBA after 'gutting' their roster in the off-season but the Celtics are off an emotional win and the Bulls usually plays the 'Bean Town' tough at home winning four straight regular season meetings as hosts. Take CHICAGO! |
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12-10-17 | Hawks +5.5 v. Knicks | 107-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
Atlanta at New York 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- Atlanta has only six wins on the season (2nd lowest to Chicago 5) and one of those victories came against the Knicks at home in a 116-104. That loss started New York on a downward trend as they have lost six of their last eight while the Hawks have played better and have 'covered' six of their last eight. After an encouraging start Kristaps Porzingis has been slowed down by nagging ailments and the Knicks have suffered. Tonight the Hawks fly high. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-10-17 | Celtics v. Pistons +2 | Top | 91-81 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 0 m | Show |
Boston at Detroit 4:00 ET Pistons (+) over Celtics- After a great start (for them) 14-6 the Pistons have dropped five straight after losing to the Warriors Friday and now face the winningest team in the NBA. Boston is off a last second loss to San Antonio but still has 22 wins the most in the NBA although they were beaten at home by the Pistons 118-108 on November 27. Detroit has had problems scoring during their current losing streak but coaching insists that defense is the key. Boston is 5-1 ATS in their last six trips to Detroit including four straight straight-up wins. The Pistons had no trouble on offense on the first meeting and end their streak here. Take DETROIT! |
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12-10-17 | Raptors v. Kings +8.5 | 102-87 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 35 m | Show | |
Toronto at Sacramento 3:30 ET Kings (+) over Raptors- The Raptors on a five-game winning streak are averaging 120 points during their run and they will be up against the lowest scoring team in the NBA as Sacramento scores at a 96.4 clip. Something will have to give her and it just might be the road team that sacrifices. In a statistical anomaly the Kings are 4th in NBA 3-point percentage (31.9) and have swept the two-game series in each of the past two seasons. Take the KINGS! |
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12-09-17 | 76ers +7.5 v. Cavs | 98-105 | Win | 100 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Cleveland 8:00 ET 76ers (+) over Cavaliers- This series as one might imagine has been one-sided since the return to Cleveland by LeBron James as they have defeated Philadelphia seven straight times. The Cavaliers has their franchise best 13-game winning streak stopped last night with 'Money Game' winner Indiana is about to get the 'double-whammie' as the 76ers rebound from losses to a pair of the NBA weaker clubs losing to Phoenix and L.A. Lakers. Philadelphia is 16-6 ATS in the last 22 meetings and will get the cash here. Take the 76ERS! |
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12-09-17 | Knicks v. Bulls +3.5 | Top | 102-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show |
New York at Chicago 8:00 ET Knicks (-) over Bulls- At 12-12 New York has shown as much improvement on the floor as any other team in the NBA, the Bulls on the other hand are moving in the other direction. Although Chicago posted just their second road win of the season last night a 119-111 overtime win over Charlotte the Knicks have less road wins at 1-7 and are 2-6 ATS away from home. The Bulls are just 2-8 straight-up at home but 5-5 ATS. New York will still be without Tim Hardaway and their guard play will suffer once again. Take CHICAGO! |
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12-09-17 | Wizards v. Clippers +3 | 112-113 | Win | 100 | 6 h 36 m | Show | |
Washington at L.A.Clippers- 3:30 ET Clippers (+) over Wizards- Boy clubs are playing without key components as the Wizards are with All-Star guard John Wall and Los Angeles is without All-Star power forward Blake Griffin. There is no question that Washington has handled their situation better then the Clippers who have lost four in-a-row. Bradley Beal has picked-up the slack by scoring 85 points in the past two contests and LA is getting back the services of Danilo Gallinari who returns from a 13-game absence. This time out the Clippers prevail. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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12-08-17 | Raptors v. Grizzlies +6 | 116-107 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
Toronto at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Raptors- The Raptors have won their last four and are embarking on a four-game road trip against some of the NBA's weaker competition. Toronto has faced one one team with a winning record in their last six games and are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games against a team with a losing home record. Memphis is 5-8 at home and just 1-10 straight-up since the injury to Mike Conley went down with an Achilles injury. B.J. Bickerstaff is just 1-4 since taking over for the fired Dave Fizdale but did post a home win over Minnesota the last time as hosts. Take INDIANA! |
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12-08-17 | Cavs v. Pacers +4.5 | Top | 102-106 | Win | 100 | 7 h 0 m | Show |
Cleveland at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Cavaliers- Less then three weeks ago most experts said that the 5-7 Cavaliers were not championship caliber but, 13 straight wins later they are only behind the Celtics in the East. One of those early season losses came against Indiana who took Cleveland down 124-107 on Nov. 1. The Cavs have had a great run but are just 9-16 ATS while the Pacers are 8-4 straight-up at home and are 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings. The Pacers like to start the weekend right and are 4-0 ATS on Friday's and 4-0 ATS following a points spread loss. Take INDIANA! |
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12-08-17 | Warriors v. Pistons +6 | Top | 102-98 | Win | 100 | 7 h 55 m | Show |
Golden State at Detroit 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Pistons- The have won five straight and they seek their sixth straight road victory at Detroit after a home loss to the Pistons 115-107 on October 29. Golden State is 12-3 straight-up on the road and 8-7 ATS while Detroit is 8-2 straight-up at home and 6-3-1 ATS as hosts. The Warriors will of course be without Stephen Curry and possibly Draymond Green but has seen Kevin Durant pick up the slack. Detroit has dropped their last four but is 6-0 ATS at home against teams with a 60% or better winning percentage. Take the PISTONS! |
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12-07-17 | Rockets v. Jazz +6.5 | 112-101 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 51 m | Show | |
Houston at Utah 10:30 ET Jazz (+) over Rockets- Houston is the hottest team in the NBA having won their last seven and own the best road record in the league winning 10 of 11 while covering 8-of-11. Utah can counter the Rockets road play with a winning home record of 11-4 both straight-up and ATS. The Rockets posted a 137-110 win over the Jazz on November 5th as James Harden scored a career high of 56 points. The Jazz allowed 110 points only one other time this season and will atone for their previous poor performance at Houston. Take UTAH! |
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12-06-17 | Warriors v. Hornets +6 | 101-87 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Golden State at Charlotte 8:00 ET Hornets (+) over Warriors- Golden State is a little banged-up with Stephen Curry sidelined but have still four straight straight on this road trip. Curry who grew up in Charlotte will miss this homecoming of sorts as the Warriors take their 11-3 road record into his home town. Golden State has taken the last six in this series and their last three as visitors but the Hornets are 8-3 both straight-up and ATS at home. Kemba Walker has returned after a two-game absence and he will lead the way for the Hornets without Curry. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-06-17 | Nuggets +5 v. Pelicans | Top | 114-123 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Denver at New Orleans 8:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans will be looking for payback as they host the Nuggets and will most likely be without Anthony Davis who has missed the past two games because of a sprained adductor. Denver handed the Pelicans their worst loss of the season 146-114 three weeks ago in Colorado. DeMarcus Cousins who has seven technical fouls in 24 games could pick up any slack created by Davis' absence but he has to remain in the game and not foul out or get thrown out. The Nuggets have had the best of New Orleans going 5-1 ATS in their last six trips to the Crescent City. Take DENVER! |
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12-06-17 | Grizzlies +2 v. Knicks | 88-99 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 7 m | Show | |
Memphis at New York 7:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Knicks- New York who has shown as much improvement as any other team in the NBA has hit a wall as losing their last two as their leading scorers are sidelined with injuries. Playing without Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr. the Knicks just can't make up the huge talent loss when they are out. New York has dropped five of their last six and the Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Under new management (coaching change- Bennie Bickerstaff) and the Grizzlies posted their first win Monday over Minnesota. They like that...take MEMPHIS! |
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12-05-17 | Wizards +6 v. Blazers | 106-92 | Win | 100 | 12 h 34 m | Show | |
Washington at Portland 10:00 ET Wizards (+) over Trailblazers- Washington will once again be without John Wall as the All-star point guard will miss his sixth consecutive game and will be replaced by back-up guard Tomas Satoransky who scored a career high in the Wizards 2nd worst franchise loss to Utah last night 116-69. Portland ranks last in assists per game with 18.1 and rank 22nd in offense and 26th in field goal percentage. I look for the Wizards to rebound here. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-04-17 | Pistons +3.5 v. Spurs | Top | 93-96 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
Detroit at San Antonio 8:35 ET Pistons (+) over Spurs- As John Candy once said 'When something works, I stick to it!' What I am talking about is the Detroit Pistons. Despite dropping their last two games they are 15-7-1 ATS on the season and have paid dividends for 'us' to date. The Spurs are still as consistent as ever going 10-2 straight-up at home and 8-3-1 ATS. San Antonio has dominated this series winning 31 of the past 43 games but this is a much improved Pistons squad. Detroit hasn't dropped three straight this season...I like them here. Take the PISTONS! |
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12-04-17 | Wolves v. Grizzlies +3.5 | 92-95 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Timberwolves- Okay now what? The Grizzlies had lost eight in-a-row and fired coach David Fizdale and hired interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff who has added three more losses since taking over running the streak to -11. Minnesota at 14-10 has still under-achieved 'covering' only 10 times this season. Memphis has been horrible at home this season and is 3-9 ATS as hosts this season but they are 11-4 ATS against the T'wolves in Memphis. The Grizzlies break the snide and post JB's first win. Take MEMPHIS! |
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12-04-17 | Bucks +5 v. Celtics | 100-111 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 29 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Boston 7:35 ET Bucks (+) over Celtics- Without a doubt in my mind Brad Stevens is the NBA Coach of the Year. The Celtics are doing it on defense leading the NBA without key players that have Boston playing short-handed. Over time with the all-out effort being put out every night the Celtics will start to wear down and break out physically. These two met in the Celtics 2nd game while still dealing with the shock of losing Gordon Hayward in game one and the Bucks behind 37 points and 13 rebounds from Giannis won 108-100 but Boston responded with a revenge home win a week later 96-89. Milwaukee is 12-5 ATS in their last 17 meetings in Boston. Take the BUCKS! |
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12-03-17 | Spurs v. Thunder -4 | 87-90 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Oklahoma City 7:00 ET Thunder (-) over Spurs- I modestly must admit that I was the guy that said, with Carmelo Anthony going from New York to the Thunder two things would happen. First, the Knicks would be much better and Oklahoma City will decline. So, now we have New York with a winning record and the Thunder are at 9-12. OKC is talking about developing chemistry but when the ball stops moving every time it hits Melo's hands. Still, there is more talent here then with most clubs and they are 7-3 at home while the Spurs are 5-5 straight-up and 3-7 ATS in the road. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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12-02-17 | Kings +12.5 v. Bucks | 104-109 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Milwaukee 8:30 ET Kings (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee who was a winner for us on Thursday 'outright' at Portland return home to face the Kings a team they defeated 112-87 in Sacramento Tuesday. The Bucks are always a team of interest and are 5-4 at home but just 3-5-1 ATS while the Kings are 2-7-3 ATS on the road and just 3-9 straight-up. Milwaukee has won the last three meetings but Sacramento is 7-2 ATS in 'Brew-town.' Take the KINGS! |
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12-02-17 | Pistons +5 v. 76ers | 103-108 | Push | 0 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
Detroit at Philadelphia 7:30 ET Pistons (+) over 76ers- Both these clubs have improved their lot this season as the formerly 'tanking' 76ers are a force to contend with as their 14-7 ATS record will attest. Detroit has been led by Andre Drummond and his power game who already has 15 double-doubles. Philadelphia has already posted a win over the Pistons 97-86 in Detroit back in October. This time around the 76ers will not be able to ambush Detroit who now have a better understanding as to who Philly actually is. The Pistons are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings and will get the money here. Take DETROIT! |
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12-02-17 | Hawks +5 v. Nets | Top | 114-102 | Win | 100 | 3 h 57 m | Show |
Atlanta at Brooklyn 3:00 ET Hawks (+) over Nets- This is a totally different Nets club then what we saw last season. They have already won nine games and did not reach that total until game 42 last season. Brooklyn has been very competitive this season and are on a 7-0 ATS run heading into this afternoon's encounter against Atlanta. The Hawks who are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings finds this matchup a bit differently this time around as they are the underdog. With rolls reversed the Hawks fly high with a win today. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-01-17 | Kings v. Bulls +2 | 107-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Kings- As expected the Bulls are the worst team in the NBA with a 3-17 record but are a surprising 9-11 ATS including 4-4 ATS at home. Sacramento has improved but not all that much as they are 6-15 overall including 2-9 straight-up on the road and 2-8-1 ATS. Chicago has lost their last seven games but the Kings haven't won in the 'Windy City' in over a decade and now they are favored (on the road no less). The Bulls have won the last five meetings and and get a much needed win here. Take CHICAGO! |
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12-01-17 | Spurs v. Grizzlies +5 | Top | 95-79 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
San Antonio at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Spurs- Streaks abound here as San Antonio has won their last three and the Grizzlies have lost nine straight games and their coach. The Memphis coaching change surprised most NBA insiders but it didn't help as they were held to just 95 points in their last at San Antonio on Wednesday. The Griz have been in the NBA playoffs eight straight years but they are missing an important cog in that point guard Mike Conley who has an Achilles injury. The Spurs are just 4-5 straight-up and 2-7 ATS on the road. Take MEMPHIS! |
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12-01-17 | Pacers +7.5 v. Raptors | 115-120 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Indiana at Toronto 7:30 ET Pacers (+) over Raptors- Toronto has won their last two and five of their last seven and are 7-1 straight-up and 5-3 ATS at home but the Pacers have been up to the task on the road going 6-6 and 7-5 ATS. These two met last Friday in Indiana and the Pacers came-from-behind to win 107-104 but are off a 118-97 loss to Houston on Wednesday. Although the Pacers are 10-25 ATS in their last 35 meetings in Toronto they are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. In a mild surprise...take INDIANA! |
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11-30-17 | Bucks +3.5 v. Blazers | 103-91 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Portland 10:00 ET Bucks (+) over Trailblazers- Portland returns home on a 3-game winning streak after winning 4-of-5 from their five-game trip. The Trailblazers are 7-4 straight-up but just 3-7-1 ATS at home and dropped a 113-100 decision at Milwaukee opening week in October. That was before the Bucks acquired Eric Bledsoe and now they are a more complete club and more then a 'one-man' band. Trailblazers return to demanding family life and have plenty of holiday distractions at home. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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11-30-17 | Cavs v. Hawks +8 | 121-114 | Win | 100 | 5 h 48 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- King James was ejected from his first NBA game in his 15 year career while the Cavaliers managed to win their ninth straight in Miami. Atlanta is off to a terrible 4-16 start but have had rest since Sunday as they load up for their four straight home game. Cleveland has struggled for some reason against the Hawks going 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-29-17 | Wizards +5.5 v. 76ers | 113-118 | Win | 100 | 5 h 23 m | Show | |
Washington at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over 76ers- Like I said before we played 'against' Philadelphia (Cavs WIN) their last time out that 'I really' like the 76ers and especially Embiid but, there are spots when you just have to make the move and bite your lip and play 'against' them once more. Washington will be without John Wall but have a bench that outscored Minnesota's reserves 49-11 and the 76ers will mostly be without 'all-everything' Ben Simmons who sprained his ankle Monday. Take the WIZARDS! |
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11-28-17 | Nuggets +2 v. Jazz | 77-106 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 34 m | Show | |
Denver at Utah 10:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Jazz- With the departure of Gordon Hayward the Utah Jazz are struggling to fill his void and are 9-11 on the season. I'm a little taken back by the meager 'price' here as the Jazz have dominated this series especially at home where they are 7-1 ATS in the last eight against Denver. As a matter of fact Utah is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings, so why is this 'line' so low. Utah will be without start center Rudy Gobert and that is probably your answer why and Denver takes advantage even without Paul Millsap. Take DENVER! |
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11-28-17 | Bucks v. Kings +7 | 112-87 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 59 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Bucks- Stop the presses! The Kings just ended a nine-game road losing streak with a 110-106 win over the Warriors last night their first at Golden State since 2013. The Bucks have been a little disappointing thus far this season as inconsistency has plagued this team despite Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 27 points and 13 rebounds. One man can not do it alone and the Kings are confident. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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11-28-17 | Heat +5 v. Cavs | Top | 97-108 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
Miami at Cleveland 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Cavaliers- After a slow start the Cavaliers have started to put it together winning their last eight led by LeBron James who has been his usual unstoppable self. Miami has won three straight themselves and will see coach Eric Spoelstra up against former Heat NBA champions Dwayne Wade and James. Despite their winning streak Cleveland his managed to win 'playing short' with Shumpert and Thomas and others ailing. Miami won 3-of-4 meeting last season and do it again here. Take MIAMI! |
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11-27-17 | Pistons +7 v. Celtics | 118-108 | Win | 100 | 6 h 6 m | Show | |
Detroit at Boston 7:30 ET Pistons (+) over Detroit- I know one thing if you 'fade' the Celtics enough you are going to pay as they are 17-3-1 ATS for the season and 7-1-1 ATS at home. After their loss to Miami (Megabucks Winner) the Celtics have won their last two with two starters court side nursing injuries. These two clubs were engaged in a trade before the season and it marks the return to Boston for Avery Bradley. Detroit is much improved at 12-6 and have been a great take on the road going 7-2 ATS while winning five time outright and are 5-1 ATS in last six in Boston. Take the PISTONS! |
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11-27-17 | Magic +4 v. Pacers | 109-121 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 44 m | Show | |
Orlando at Indiana 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Pacers- Man, there is so many reason's to reconsider the Magic here when you look at the history between these two clubs. Indiana is 18-5 ATS in the last 23 meetings and are 5-1 ATS in their last six after blowing a double-digit lead in the third quarter to the Celtics Saturday night. Orlando is on an 8-game slide and this 'price' seems cheap to me. That might be to the Pacers leading scorer Victor Oladipo will most likely miss his second straight game because of a bruised knee. Magic take advantage. Take ORLANDO! |
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11-27-17 | Cavs +2.5 v. 76ers | Top | 113-91 | Win | 100 | 6 h 40 m | Show |
Cleveland at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over 76ers- Wait a second...okay. O have to write this to garner the true impact of the 76ers being favored over LeBron James and the Cavaliers. Although Philadelphia is 16-5 ATS and 10-1 ATS at home against Cleveland in the James era it was an underdog every time. Now, this season they they are 14-4 ATS while the Cavs are 6-12-1 ATS on the season but, 6-3 ATS on the road. After a rocky start Cleveland has won seven straight. Take the CAVALIERS! |
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11-25-17 | Celtics v. Pacers +3 | Top | 108-98 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 25 m | Show |
Boston at Indiana 8:00 ET Pacers (+)**** over Celtics- Indiana has gotten hot at the right time winning their last five (5-0 ATS) with nine of their next 11 at home. Boston bounced back after their loss after 16 straight wins and will be a little short handed tonight with two more forwards down for this contest. Although the Celtics have won 17 of their last 18 their stamina is starting to wear thin. Pacers 5-3 both straight-up and ATS at home and win here. Take INDIANA! |