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02-02-14 | Orlando Magic +6 v. Boston Celtics | 89-96 | Loss | -106 | 3 h 41 m | Show | |
Orlando at Boston 1:00 ET
Magic (+) over Celtics- Two bottom feeders will represent the NBA this Super Bowl Sunday as the 13-35 Magic visit the struggling Boston Celtics (15-33). Orlando who hasn't won back-to-back games for the first time since late December in an NBA worst 3-21 on the road and have lost their last 10 as visitors. The Celtics aren't much better as they are 3-19 since the middle of December and are 9-14-1 ATS at the TD Garden. Upon the return of Rajon Rondo the Celtics have lost all six games as they are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games. Boston may win the game but I doubt they will 'cover.' Take ORLANDO! |
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02-01-14 | Miami Heat v. New York Knicks +5.5 | 106-91 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
Miami at New York 8:30 ET
Knicks (+) over Heat- This contest pits two 'evenly matched' clubs as the Heat enter Madison Square Garden. Say what? 'Two evenly' matched clubs how can you say that. Well, Miami may be 32-13 but they are 19-26 ATS and the Knicks are a game up on the heat. New York may be 19-27 straight-up but they are 20-26 ATS one game better then the Heat. New York seems to struggle with everyone else but have won four of the last five meetings with Miami. Take the KNICKS! |
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02-01-14 | Chicago Bulls v. New Orleans Pelicans +1.5 | 79-88 | Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show | |
Chicago at New Orleans 8:00 ET
Pelicans (+) over Bulls- Chicago is starting a six-game road trip and are coming off a 10-point win over the San Antonio Spurs and have won their last three on the road. Trends clash as Chicago is 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings in New Orleans and the Pelicans are 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight home games when playing teams with a losing record, but the Pelicans are 5-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. With Anthony Davis back the Pelicans are a gnarly group. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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02-01-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Washington Wizards +5 | Top | 81-96 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Washington 7:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Thunder- With each game that Russell Westbrook is sidelined the Oklahoma City Thunder look better and better as they have now won 10 straight. The Wizards return from their west coast road trip off a loss (cover) against the Clippers. The Thunder who own a victory over the Wizards in Washington beat them in early November by a single point and are playing their third game in four night and the second of back-to-back tonight. The Thunder are 6-0 ATS in their last six road contests and the Wizards are 0-4 at home but, there are other factors to consider, which show us that Thunder are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 meetings to Washington. Take the WIZARDS! |
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01-31-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Utah Jazz +5 | 95-90 | Push | 0 | 11 h 21 m | Show | |
Golden State at Utah 10:35
Jazz (+) over Warriors- I was both pleased and and happy how easy it was for the Warriors to put down the Clippers last night and now that will be a bit inflated against a club that is playing their four straight at home having won the last two. That win was only Golden State's third 'cover' in their last 10 contests. There is a conflict among trends in this contest and one I feel is the most important. The Warriors I admit are 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings in Utah, but they are also 0-4 ATS in their last four games after a straight-up win and they are 0-4 ATS on Fridays. The Jazz meanwhile are 4-0 ATS against a team with a winning record. Number don't lie. It's UTAH! |
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01-31-14 | Toronto Raptors +2 v. Denver Nuggets | 100-90 | Win | 100 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
Toronto at Denver 9:00 ET
Raptors (+) over Nuggets- When we see that the Nuggets have won their last nine games in Denver it was hard to understand why the line is so short against a visitor that has not won in Denver since 2003. Looking deeper into the series history I find that Denver is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings when playing as hosts and are 10-3 ATS over the Raptors in the last 13 meetings overall. But, there is one trend that trumps everything I've said so far. Get this, the Nuggets are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 Friday games while the Raptors are 6-0 ATS in their last six Friday games. But, hey, I had to come with something. Looking at it straight-up both Ty Lawson and Nate Robinson will be out for Denver and DeMar DeRozan will return for the Raptors. Take TORONTO! |
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01-31-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Brooklyn Nets +4.5 | 120-95 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Brooklyn 8:00 ET
Nets (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City has won nine straight while going 8-1 ATS and are coming off a beat down of the NBA Champion Miami Heat. Brooklyn meanwhile is off a heart-breaking last second loss to Toronto. The Nets had won five straight before their last second gaff cause their defeat but have won eight of their last 10 overall. One oddity in this series in that the Nets have won the last two games played in Oklahoma City outright and the Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Brooklyn. With three days to lick their wounds I expect the Nets to bounce back here and shock OKC. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-30-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Golden State Warriors -5.5 | 92-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Golden State 10:30 ET
Warriors (+) over Clippers- Golden State has hit a rough patch of late losing five of their last seven and sin of their last nine and they are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games overall. The Clippers on the other hand have won their last four while going 3-1 ATS and 10 of 12 straight-up overall. The Clippers are off a 5-2 road trip and slipped into LA for last nights game and now they are back on the road. The Warriors are 1-3 on their current home stand but, the Clippers are 4-12 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Golden State. Take WARRIORS! |
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01-30-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers +6 v. New York Knicks | 86-117 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
Cleveland at New York Knicks 8:00 ET
Cavaliers (+) over Knicks- After dropping five in-a-row the Knicks have bounced back winning and covering their last three on what is an eight game home stand. Cleveland meanwhile is off a 1-4 home stand where Mike Brown made some critical remarks about his teams effort. New York who has top 110 points in each of their last three games. I expect both teams move toward the middle and the Cavaliers get the money here. Take CLEVELAND! |
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01-29-14 | Washington Wizards +9 v. Los Angeles Clippers | 103-110 | Win | 100 | 10 h 36 m | Show | |
Washington at L.A Clippers 10:30 ET
Wizards (+) Clippers- The Washington Wizards have dropped games the last five times that they had a chance to get over the .500 hump and it won't be easy tonight. The Wizards have lost their last five visits to Los Angeles playing the Clippers. L.A. with Chris Paul out have made the adjustments and have won three straight and nine of their last 11 straight-up. They have had three days rest after going 5-2 on their recent road trip and this is their first game since. Teams off long road trips have problems dealing with the distractions of family life and obligations when they return. The Clippers may relax in their comfort zone and can be 'had' tonight. The Wizards a a same motivation of revenge as the Clippers defeated them 113-97 at the Verizon Center. Take WASHINGTON! |
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01-29-14 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Sacramento Kings +5 | 99-89 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Memphis at Sacramento 10:00 ET
Kings (+) over Grizzlies- We have taken advantage of the Grizzlies current hot hand winning eight of their last nine including four straight on the road while going 7-3 ATS in their last 10. Sacramento has had their problems with players sidelined as Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins have missed their last three games. It appears that both players will be available for this contests and they are needed. The King though are 9-0 ATS in their last nine games at home against a team with a winning record. Looking for a small letdown from Memphis after two great wins. Take the KINGS! |
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01-29-14 | Houston Rockets +3 v. Dallas Mavericks | 117-115 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
Houston at Dallas 8:30 ET
Rockets (+) over Mavericks- This is the final meeting of these two Texas rivals as Dallas has taken two-of-three as they come off a a win over the Pistons while Houston bounced back after a pair loss losses to Memphis defeated the Spurs last night 97-90. This is a series that have been dominated by the Mavericks as they are 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings at home and are 24-9 ATS in their last 33 meetings overall. Those are some huge numbers but the Rockets are 4-0 against teams that have scored 100 points in the previous game. This number appears 'short' to me...Take HOUSTON! |
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01-28-14 | Washington Wizards +8.5 v. Golden State Warriors | 88-85 | Win | 100 | 12 h 45 m | Show | |
Washington at Golden State 10:30 ET
Wizards (+) over Warriors- The Warriors were my lone win on Sunday as the Cavaliers blew a 19-point halftime lead and now that face an up and coming club that has dropped five straight games when having the opportunity to get to .500. Washington has been a 'money maker' for their backers on the road going 11-11 straight-up and 14-8 ATS while Golden State is 13-7 straight-up and is a lowly 7-12-1 ATS. Once again it's WASHINGTON! |
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01-28-14 | Memphis Grizzlies +5.5 v. Portland Trail Blazers | Top | 98-81 | Win | 100 | 12 h 42 m | Show |
Memphis at Portland 10:00 E
Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- Things have turned around for both these clubs since the New Year has started. Memphis after a 2-2 January start have won seven of their in last eight and their last three while Portland has dropped three of their last five following a five-game winning streak. The Grizzlies have won the last three meetings and the last two games in Portland and yet the Blazers are 6-2 ATS in those games. The point here is that Memphis is hot and Portland is not. Take GRIZZLIES! |
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01-28-14 | New Orleans Pelicans +2 v. Cleveland Cavaliers | 100-89 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Cleveland 7:00 ET
Pelicans (+) over Cavaliers- It doesn't appear that either of these two clubs will make the playoffs but they have both shown marked improvement. The Cavaliers added Luol Dang but have lost three of four and are two games out of the eighth and final eastern playoff spot. New Orleans has now won their last two (matched their highest win streak) and are 4-0 ATS in their last four contests with one days rest. The Pelicans are without three starters but the emergence of Anthony Davis has made everyone else better. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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01-27-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves v. Chicago Bulls +2.5 | 95-86 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Chicago 8:00 ET
Bulls (+) over Timberwolves- At first glance these two clubs appear as a virtual mirror image of each other as Minnesota is 21-22 on the year while Chicago is 22-21 and against the points the Wolves are 23-20 while the Bulls are 20-23. There are a pair of tends that clash straight-on here as Minnesota is just 1-7 ATS in the last eight meetings while Chicago is just 1-6 ATS in their last seven Monday games. The Bulls are now playing without two of their stars that began the season together as Derrick Rose is once again injured and Luol Deng was traded to the Cavaliers. The Wolves are 9-14 on the road and the Bulls are 13-9 at home. Take CHICAGO! |
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01-26-14 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Golden State Warriors -5 | Top | 88-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 34 m | Show |
Portland at Golden State 9:05 ET
Warriors (-) over Trailblazers- Even though the Heat and the Spurs also go at it on Sunday this might actually be the best game of the day...now if we can just 'bet' the winner. Since their 10-game winning streak ending December and beginning in January Golden State has now dropped five of their last seven contests. Defense is the key as the Warriors limited opponents to92.8 points during their winning streak and are surrendering 108.4 in their last seven games. The Trailblazers have had their problems at Golden State losing 13 of their last 17 ATS as visitors in this series. Take WARRIORS! |
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01-26-14 | Detroit Pistons +6.5 v. Dallas Mavericks | 106-116 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Detroit at Dallas 7:35 ET
Pistons (+) over Mavericks- Both these clubs have struggled of late as Dallas has won once in their last four tried while Detroit enters this contest in the mist of a three-game slide. The Mavericks are off a 107-106 loss at Brooklyn on Friday night while the Pistons lost as a beaten home favorite against New Orleans 103-101. This for the most part has been a one way series with the Mavericks on the dominate end as they have won the regular season series every year since 1997-98 and they have won the last five as hosts. Still, it's a sport for the Pistons. Take DETROIT! |
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01-26-14 | Phoenix Suns v. Cleveland Cavaliers -113 | Top | 99-90 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 41 m | Show |
Phoenix at Cleveland 6:00 ET
Cavaliers (+) over Suns- The Phoenix Suns according to points spread records is the 'best team' in the NBA with a 27-14-1 mark against the 'number.' They have also played well against Cleveland while the Cavs were bottom feeders winning six of their last 10 trips here and three straight in the series overall. The Suns are off a Friday home loss (Vegas Hotline winner) to the Wizards while the Cavaliers snapped a two-game losing streak by defeating Milwaukee. Cleveland has been improving all season and are 6-6 on the New Year. Take CLEVELAND! |
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01-25-14 | Indiana Pacers v. Denver Nuggets +2.5 | 96-109 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
Indiana at Denver 9:00 ET
Nuggets (+) over Pacers- The Indiana Pacers showed what they are made of last night when they trailed Sacramento by 17 points and managed to pull off the win and prevent the upset. This is the fourth of a five-game road trip with the Pacers already 2-1. An oddity about Indiana is that when their starters play (as they did last night) a combined 160 minutes they are 0-5 ATS the next time out. The Nuggets have dropped their last three and are a surprising 11-9 at home a place they usually dominated their opponents. Denver has defeated Indiana four straight times and 14 of the last 17 meetings going 12-5 ATS in those contests. Take NUGGETS! |
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01-25-14 | Atlanta Hawks v. Milwaukee Bucks +3 | 112-87 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:30 ET
Bucks (+) over Hawks- Boy, talk about misreading a game, as Atlanta was my only loss Friday (2-1) as the Spurs destroyed them 105-79. It may seem lucky for the injury depleted to be up against the worst team (record wise) in the league as Milwaukee has now dropped 10 of their last 11. Already without Al Horford the Hawks must deal with two more missing starters as center Pero Antic and Jeff Teague as sidelined. Neither of these teams have shined in the second of back-to-back contests as the hawks are 3-6 while the Bucks are 2-11. Still, this line is way too low. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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01-25-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Toronto Raptors -115 | 126-118 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Toronto 7:00 ET
Raptors (+) over Clippers- Blake Griffin has been getting 'rapped' about his all around play of late but that seems to be changing as he has stepped-up his play to compensate for the loss of All-star point guard Chris Paul. Griffin is off a seven assists, 26 points and 13 rebound performance as the Clippers have won seven of their last nine without Paul. These two clubs seem to hold on to their home court advantage each winning the last three as hosts as they have split their last six meetings. The Clippers are 2-7 ATS in their last nine meetings while the Raptors are 7-1 ATS in their last eight contests. Take TORONTO! |
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01-24-14 | Washington Wizards +3.5 v. Phoenix Suns | 101-95 | Win | 100 | 10 h 10 m | Show | |
Washington at Phoenix 9:00 ET
Wizards (+) Suns- The Phoenix Suns may be the surprise team of the NBA as they come off a 'Money Game' win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday while the also improved Wizards dropped an overtime loss to Boston. A couple of point spread trends will clash here as Phoenix is 15-6 straight-up and 13-7-1 ATS at home while the Wizards are a respectable 10-10 on the road and 13-7 (65%) ATS on the road. Washington has now gone four straight without a 'cover' and are 2-7 ATS in their last nine meetings and 1-4 ATS in their last four at Phoenix. The key here is that the Suns are coming off a huge win over Indiana while Washington is off a poor performance. Look for them to bounce back here. Take the WIZARDS! |
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01-24-14 | Memphis Grizzlies +6 v. Houston Rockets | 88-87 | Win | 100 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
Memphis at Houston 8:00 ET
Grizzlies (+) over Rockets- Both these teams are playing well as Houston has won six of their last seven games while Memphis just had a five-game winning streak stopped by the lowly Pelicans. The Rockets have already defeated Memphis twice this season and this is he first of back-to-back contests. The Grizzlies are 0-10 in division play this year while the Rockets are off a routing of the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Memphis will have Marc Gasol for these games after missing the first two earlier with a knee injury. This time take MEMPHIS! |
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01-24-14 | San Antonio Spurs v. Atlanta Hawks +5 | 105-79 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Atlanta 7:30 ET
Hawks (+) over Spurs- the San Antonio Spurs were the latest victim of the rampaging Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City Thunder as they are off a rare home loss on Wednesday. Both clubs are missing key parts as the Hawks are without All-star center AL Horford and the Spurs are now without Kawhi Leonard who joins Danny Green and center Tiago Splitter on the injured list. The Spurs who are 15-5 on the road hold an edge over Atlanta going 19-8-1 ATS in the last 28 meetings and they are 4-1 in their last five trips to Atlanta. To counter some of that, note that the Hawks are 15-5 straight-up at home and 14-6 ATS and for some reason they are 8-1 ATS in their last nine Friday games. Hawks are hot Spurs are not. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-23-14 | Denver Nuggets +7.5 v. Portland Trail Blazers | Top | 105-110 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show |
Denver at Portland 10:35 ET
Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- Both these clubs are entering this contest on two game losing streaks as the Blazers dropped their final two games on a four game road trip to Houston and Oklahoma City. The Nuggets have dropped three of four allowing 117 points per game. The Blazers allowed 110.5 points on their four game trip but are 4-1 ATS when their opponents allow 100 points or more. Portland has had the series edge going 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings in Portland and 4-0-1 in the last five meetings overall. These two opened the season against each other with the Blazers posting a 113-98 win. This time it's Denver. Take the NUGGETS! |
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01-22-14 | Indiana Pacers v. Phoenix Suns +6.5 | 100-124 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show | |
Indiana at Phoenix 10:30 ET
Suns (+) over Pacers- The NBA's best team (record wise) the Indiana Pacers are 11-2 against teams from the west despite numbers dropping for center Roy Hibbard who has just one double-double since December 22, 2013. Phoenix has hung tough since losing Eric Bledsoe as the Suns are in the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. Look for Phoenix to bounce back with a 'cover' here. Take SUNS! |
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01-22-14 | Atlanta Hawks v. Orlando Magic +5.5 | 112-109 | Win | 100 | 7 h 44 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Orlando 7:05 ET
Magic (+) over Hawks- Orlando after their loss to Brooklyn on Tuesday have dropped 11 of their last 12 and they have allowed nine of their last 10 opponents to score 100 points or more. Atlanta is off a huge win against the World Champion Miami Heat but are 0-4 ATS in their last four games against a team with a losing record. The Hawks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Charlotte and are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 meetings overall. But, the Hawks are just 6-13 on the road and have dropped three straight away from home and they are just 5-6 since leading scorer and rebounder Al Hortford went down. I expect a natural 'let-down' by the Hawks after defeating the champs. Take ORLANDO! |
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01-22-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Charlotte Bobcats +6.5 | 91-95 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Charlotte 7:05 ET
Bobcats (+) over Clippers- Los Angeles is 6-2 in there eight games since Chris Paul went down as Blake Griffin and power forward DeAndre Jordan have more then picked-up the slack. The Clippers have won six straight in the series and have won their last three in Charlotte and are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine meetings there. These numbers don't add to the Bobcats cause expect that L.A. is in the middle of a seven game road trip and it's effects will be seen tonight. Take BOBCATS! |
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01-21-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves v. Utah Jazz +3.5 | Top | 112-97 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 55 m | Show |
Minnesota at Utah 9:00 ET
Jazz (+) over Timberwolves- This is the second game in a back-to-back series that saw Timberwolves destroy the Jazz in Minnesota 98-72 as Utah scored only 23 first-half points. Last season the Jazz won both meetings in Utah by a total of 29 points. The Jazz are starting a four game home stand where they have won five of their last six. Look for Utah to re-group and pull off the home upset win. Take the JAZZ! |
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01-20-14 | Indiana Pacers v. Golden State Warriors +1.5 | 102-94 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
Indiana at Golden State 10:30 ET
Warriors (+) over Pacers- The Pacers are back! The club with the best record in the NBA have now won and 'covered' their last four leaving no doubt they are the most dominate team in the league as they have already won 20 games by double-digits. Even though Indiana is 11-6 on the road they are just 1-5 against the Warriors at Golden State. State needs a big effort here to pull off the upset and they will get it. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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01-20-14 | Los Angeles Lakers v. Chicago Bulls -9 | 100-102 | Loss | -106 | 10 h 38 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Chicago 8:00 ET
Bulls (-) over Lakers- 'Break-up the Lakers'...the storied franchise has now on their last two games and can hardly believe it themselves. The banged-up Lakers are facing a different Chicago team since they have last met while these two clubs have split their last 10 meetings in Chicago. The Bulls are 10-4 since a 9-16 start and are 5-2 since trading away Luol Deng but overall the Lakers have won seven of the last 10 meetings. The party is over for Los Angeles...take BULLS! |
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01-18-14 | Golden State Warriors v. New Orleans Pelicans +4 | 97-87 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 25 m | Show | |
Golden State at New Orleans 8:00 ET
Pelicans (+) over Warriors- Boy, I had this whole thing all set-up. On Thursday 'we' had the Thunder to upset Houston and they did and then they were supposed to go home and have a letdown against Golden State last night and then Golden State was to go to New Orleans and them 'they' were to have their letdown. The trouble is that the Thunder came up with a huge performance with Durant scoring a career high of 54 points. The Pelicans are in the middle of a seven game losing streak since leading scorer is Ryan and Anderson and Jrue Holiday. They expect the return of Tyreke Evans (missed the last three games) tonight and he will make a difference. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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01-18-14 | Miami Heat v. Charlotte Bobcats +7.5 | 104-96 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Miami at Charlotte 7:30 ET
Bobcats (+) over Heat- The Miami Heat had dropped three straight and we were against them in all three and last night we passed as they crushed the 76ers to right the ship so to speak. Miami has won 14 straight is this series although their last home loss was by one-point as Miami scored the final 13 points. But, listen, the Heat are just sleep-walking through the schedule and won't really show-up until the playoffs start. The heat are just trying to stay fresh and healthy till then. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-18-14 | Detroit Pistons +5.5 v. Washington Wizards | 104-98 | Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
Detroit at Washington 7:00 ET
Pistons (+) over Wizards- We've had great success using the Wizards and I believe we are in a good spot to fade them tonight. Washington has finally reached that .500 mark which in the East make you one of the elite as they look to build on their three-game winning streak. Detroit has shown some signs of life until their recent drubbing by Utah. Look for the Pistons to take advantage of their strong front court and to 'steal' a point-spread win here. Take DETRIOT! |
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01-17-14 | Golden State Warriors +1.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | Top | 121-127 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 58 m | Show |
Golden State at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET
Warriors (+) over Thunder- The Warriors had won six straight road games for a franchise record and since have dropped two of three and are 0-3 ATS. 'We' posted the Thunder last night as they held the Rockets to 19 second half points and tonight OKC is facing a determined Golden State club that has lost seven of the last nine meetings ATS. But, the now inconsistent Thunder are 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a win of 10 points or more. Meanwhile, Golden State has won 11 of their last 3 overall and I see them winning again tonight. Take the WARRIORS! |
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01-17-14 | Los Angeles Lakers v. Boston Celtics -7 | 107-104 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Boston 7:30 ET
Celtics (+) over Lakers- In a match-up where the Lakers have dropped six straight and 12 of their last 13 and now they travel east to face the lowly Celtics who will have the services of their floor leader Rajon Rondo. Boston is looking for their second straight win after losing nine straight and will be facing a frustrated club that will be without another starter as forward Nick Young is serving a one-game suspension. Even though the Lakers have won seven of the last 10 meetings their defense has slipped to where they have allowed 120.7 points during their six-game losing streak. Take BOSTON! |
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01-17-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. New York Knicks +4 | 109-95 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at New York Knicks 7:00 ET
Knicks (+) over Clippers- The Clippers are without their All-star guard in Chris Paul and have still managed to win their last four and six of seven including a 17-point fourth quarter rally in their win over Dallas Wednesday night. Tonight the begin a seven-game road trip all against Eastern team and that they may think of as a blessing. The Knicks were on a five-game winning streak of their own but have since dropped their last two including last nights' beating by the Pacers 117-89. These two have mirror images with their point spread records as the clippers are 23-17 and New York is 17-23 but, even thought the Knicks have been dreadful at home the Clipper's are just 9-10 on the road. After last night performance I expect a huge effort out of the Knicks. Take NEW YORK! |
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01-16-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder +2 v. Houston Rockets | Top | 104-92 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Houston
Thunder (+) over Rockets- The Houston Rockets have won their last three including last night's win at New Orleans while Oklahoma City has dropped three of their last four and five of eight without Russell Westbrook. The Thunder are averaging 10 points less (94.3) without the gunning shooting guard as Kevin Durant is scoring 37 points per contest in his absence. The last time these two met the Thunder posted a 117-86 rout of the Rockets in late December and aside from that OKC eliminated Houston from the playoffs last year winning the series 4-2. Thunder make some noise. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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01-15-14 | Denver Nuggets +7 v. Golden State Warriors | 123-116 | Win | 102 | 11 h 49 m | Show | |
Denver at Golden State 10:30 ET
Nuggets (+) over Warriors- The Golden State Warriors have won 11 of their last 12 after having lost their final game on a seven game road trip to Brooklyn before returning with a non-cover win over the Celtics. After five straight-up wins the Nuggets were blasted by the Jazz Monday night. These two met in the opening round of the playoffs last year and the Warriors own a win in December as a 1-1/2 points and won 89-81. These are two of the highest scoring teams in the NBA as the Nuggets averaged 119.6 points in their last five games. Take DENVER! |
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01-15-14 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Milwaukee Bucks +5.5 | 82-77 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Memphis at Milwaukee 8:00 ET
Bucks (+) over Grizzlies- The Grizzlies got their big win over the Thunder (Power Play winner) last night and with the return of Marc Gasol have moved within one game of .500. Memphis has won five straight over the Bucks haven't lost to Milwaukee since March of 2010 almost four full years. The horrible Bucks are just 3-14 straight-up at home and not much better against the points (4-13). the Grizzlies a]have 'covered' their last seven games overall and they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Still, it's the schedule. Tonight, take the BUCKS! |
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01-15-14 | Miami Heat v. Washington Wizards +6.5 | Top | 97-114 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
Miami at Washington 7:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Heat- How many times can 'we' go to the well and come out winners playing against these Miami Heat. We have also had so much success with Washington that sometimes you wonder... It's been three years and two days since the Heat have lost three in-a-row and that can happen after losses to the Knicks and Nets their last two times out. But, remember 'the third time is a charm,' even though Miami is 19-6-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings in Washington and the Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games. But, the Heat are 1-6 ATS in the last seven against teams with a losing record. Finally, the Heat just haven't put their best effort when playing on the road where they are 11-7 straight-up and only 9-9 ATS. Take WASHINGTON! |
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01-14-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5 v. Los Angeles Lakers | 120-118 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Los Angeles Lakers 10:30 ET
Cavaliers (-) over Lakers- Both these clubs have played 37 games and the Lakers have one more win at 14 then Cleveland as they are a combined 20 games under .500. Now we have the Cavaliers coming off a 44-point loss at Sacramento (the worse loss in the NBA this season) as they both struggle night in and night out. How is it a team that has a worse record, lost their last game by 44 points and are favored on the road. Los Angeles is 0-4 in their last four straight-up and ATS while the Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings. Vegas is showing the Lakers no respect at all and you know why...because they don't deserve any. Take CLEVELAND! |
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01-14-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Memphis Grizzlies +1 | 87-90 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Memphis 8:00 ET
Grizzlies (+) over Thunder- It appears that injuries are starting to take there toll on Oklahoma City as they are just 3-4 in their last seven games while the Grizzlies have won two straight and are in sight of getting to .500. The Thunder gained some measure of revenge for being swept out of the playoffs last May, when Memphis won four straight games by beating the Grizzlies in mid-December. That brings the Thunder record to 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. The line is suspect, take MEMPHIS! |
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01-14-14 | New York Knicks v. Charlotte Bobcats -113 | 98-108 | Win | 100 | 6 h 23 m | Show | |
New York Knicks at Charlotte 7:00 ET
Bobcats (+) over Knicks- It has taken a while but these two have virtually the same record as New York (15-22) has now won five straight while Charlotte (15-23) has dropped their last three and 8 of their last 9. The Knicks have been far more successful on the road then at home as the are 11-7 ATS on the road while only 5-14 ATS at home. New York is used to the bright lights and doesn't travel well to North Carolina where they are 1-5 ATS in their last six contests. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-13-14 | Washington Wizards +3 v. Chicago Bulls | Top | 102-88 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
Washington at Chicago 8:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Bulls- The Chicago Bulls traded their leading scorer Luol Deng to Cleveland and didn't even get a usable body in return but have won three straight without him and five straight overall. Washington who are surprising many with their play to date especially on the road where they are 12-7 ATS having won six of their last eight on the road. The Wizards have won three of the last five meetings after having lost the previous seven meetings. After two straight losses I look for Washington to put forth a strong effort. Take the WIZARDS! |
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01-13-14 | Houston Rockets v. Boston Celtics +5.5 | 104-92 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
Houston at Boston 7:30 ET
Celtics (+) over Rockets- The difference in record between these clubs appears to be light years apart, but 'upon further review' we can find some equalizers. To start with Houston has won five of the last seven meetings including a 24 point win in November. When you add that Boston is just 3-13 straight-up against the 'West' things don't look so good for the Celtics. They have also lost their last eight and have won only once in its last 12 games. But, let's break this down to a home and away scenarios. The Rockets are just 9-9 on the road while Boston 8-9-1 ATS and 8-10 straight-up at home (virtually even). Take the CELTICS! |
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01-13-14 | Phoenix Suns +3.5 v. New York Knicks | 96-98 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
Phoenix at New York 7:30 ET
Suns (+) over Knicks- It appears this have begun to turn themselves around for both these clubs as the Knicks have now won four in-a-row while the Suns have dropped their last two. These two last met over a year ago in December when the Knicks were hot and won both meetings, but note that the Suns are 3-0-1 in the last four meetings, but New York is 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall. What bothers me is that with the Knicks now playing so well they are a meager 3-points or so against the injured Suns. Eric Bledsoe is out for Phoenix and they were 16-8 with him and only 5-7 without him. This time it's PHOENIX! |
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01-12-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves +6.5 v. San Antonio Spurs | 86-104 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Minnesota at San Antonio 7:00 ET
Timberwolves (+) over Spurs- The Minnesota Timberwolves have been fighting all year (sometimes among themselves) to get over .500 as they once again try to get about the breakwater mark. The Timberwolves are 0-8 when at .500 and at 18-18 this will be their ninth try are getting above the even-point. San Antonio is hurting without Splitter and Ginobili but have still won six of its last seven. These two were to have met in Mexico City in December but the game was postponed because of smoke damage. Spurs are off a beating over Dallas on Wednesday 112-90 and have defeated the Wolves 117-110 in San Antonio on Dec. 13. With the points...take MINNESOTA |
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01-11-14 | New York Knicks v. Philadelphia 76ers +5 | 102-92 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 26 m | Show | |
New York at Philadelphia 7:30 ET
76ers (+) over Knicks- Don't let me think about this one too much...okay, I'm better now. Two of the ugliest from the ugly Atlantic Division where the 'red-hot' Knicks 13-22 straight-up 15-20 ATS winners of three straight visit the lowly 76ers losers of three straight are 12-24 straight-up and 15-21 ATS. Don't let the Knicks win over the Spurs and Heat fool you. They are ready to go into the tank tonight even though they are 7-1 ATS their last eight trips to Philly. It's just not happening tonight. Take 76ERS! |
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01-11-14 | Houston Rockets v. Washington Wizards +2.5 | 114-107 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
Houston at Washington 7:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Rockets- I like what I've seen this season out of the Wizards and they have delivered a number of paydays for us as they are 19-15 ATS for the year. Both these clubs are coming off loses the Rockets at Atlanta where it went down to the buzzer and Washington getting destroyed by the Pacers in Indiana. Houston has struggled of late dropping three of their last five but are 7-2 ATS in the second of back-to-back contests. A few other 'numbers' of note is that the Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings in Washington but they are only 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take WIZARDS! |
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01-11-14 | Brooklyn Nets v. Toronto Raptors -9.5 | Top | 80-96 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Toronto 7:00 ET
Raptors (-) over Nets- Having used the Brooklyn Nets last night against Miami gives me even more confidence tonight playing against them in Toronto. The first place Raptors are at 17-17 while the surging Nets have now won five consecutive games both straight-up and ATS. Toronto has had some roster chances but have not missed a beat. They are 4-0 ATS in their last four Saturday games while the Nets are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven meetings in Toronto. Take the RAPTORS! |
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01-10-14 | Dallas Mavericks v. New Orleans Pelicans -115 | 107-90 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
Dallas at New Orleans 8:05 ET
Pelicans (+) over Mavericks- It's difficult for me to believe that the Pelicans are just 13-19-2 ATS as 'we' have had such great success (wins) using them both at home and on the road although they do enter this contest having lost five straight to the 'number' and only covered once in their last seven games. Part of the problem for New Orleans is the loss of one of their top scorers in Tran Anderson who went down with a herniated disc in his neck. Dallas is having their own problems as they have lost three of their last four games and are 0-4 ATS the last four Friday's. The Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings but they are 5-11 ATS in the last 16 meetings in New Orleans. Shawn Marion will be missing for the Mavs with a rib injury and the Pelicans will take advantage of the defensive difference. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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01-10-14 | Miami Heat v. Brooklyn Nets +5 | 95-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
Miami at Brooklyn 8:05 ET
Nets (+) over Heat- Are you kidding? Do you really think that the World Champion Miami Heat are coming to New York and will get beat on consecutive nights to the lowly Knicks and Nets...can't possibility happen! It can't, it just can't. Last night at Madison Square Garden Miami was humbled by New York and now play Brooklyn who have now won four straight. Back-to-back games don't seem to bother the Heat as they are 5-1 in the second of back-to-back games The Nets believe that that can hang with the Heat as they already own a 101-100 victory on Nov. 1. Miami is sleepwalking...take the NETS! |
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01-10-14 | Washington Wizards v. Indiana Pacers -9 | 66-93 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
Washington at Indiana 7:00 ET
Pacers (-) over Wizards- The Pacers are off a loss in Atlanta (Money Game winner) where they were playing their sixth game in nine nights and were sluggish against the Hawks. Washington enters Indiana having won back-to-back games and three straight on the road and are 7-1 ATS in their last eight on the road. With a days rest the Pacers are 11-1 ATS and are 8-3 ATS against the Wizards at home. With the return of Lance Stephenson and with addition of Danny Granger (He's baaaack) Indiana should roll here. Take the PACERS! |
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01-09-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Denver Nuggets +3 | 88-101 | Win | 100 | 12 h 9 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Denver 10:30 ET
Nuggets (+) over Thunder- The pressure of replacing the loss of Russell Westbrook hasn't effected prolific scorer Kevin Durant but the rest of the crew has got to pull their weight. Oklahoma City won their first two after Westbrook went down but have dropped three of five since. The Nuggets a have won their last three. The Thunder have won the two meetings this season including a 105-93 win in Denver in mid-December. I got 'lotsa' trends on how good OKC is on the road but I won't mention them. But, hey the Thunder are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. Take DENVER! |
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01-08-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Brooklyn Nets +6.5 | 98-102 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show | |
Golden State at Brooklyn 7:35 ET
Nets (+) over Warriors- The Golden State Warriors finish a seven game 11 day road trip in Brooklyn tonight as they are seeking a franchise record of eight straight road wins. The beleaguered Nets are also on a streak of sorts having won their last three while holding their opposition to 87 points as Brook Lopez and Deron Williams are sidelined. The Warriors are jet 3-8 ATS when playing the Nets are visitors and Brooklyn is 4-0 ATS in their last four games with a days rest. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-08-14 | Indiana Pacers v. Atlanta Hawks +5 | Top | 87-97 | Win | 100 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
Indiana at Atlanta 7:30 ET
Hawks (+) over Pacers- The Atlanta Hawks who have dropped their last three games without Al Horford are off a loss to the lowly Celtics but remain the third seed in the East. The Pacers have won three straight and eight of their last nine as they once again have the best record in the NBA. The trouble four Indiana is that this is their fourth game in the five days and they haven't scored 90 points in three of their last four outings. The Hawks are 2-4 without their All-star center but the slack is being picked up by Paul Milsap's 17.6 points and 8.7 rebounds per contest. The Pacers who are 17-1 at home and 11-5 on the road while the Hawks are 12-5 at home. Add the Indiana has lost 11 straight in Atlanta since 2006. That's enough for me ...take HAWKS! |
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01-07-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Utah Jazz +7 | 101-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Utah 9:00 ET
Jazz (+) over Thunder- We have a very unusual stat for this contest where the usually reliable home court advantage in Utah has not panned out. The Jazz a 6-10 straight-up at home having won their last three as hosts. As a home dog the Jazz have dropped five of their last seven and now face a Thunder club that hasn't lost on the road since December 4 in Portland. Still, I believe Oklahoma City will sleep-walk through this one as they feel the Jazz are not a threat. Take UTAH! |
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01-07-14 | San Antonio Spurs v. Memphis Grizzlies +6 | Top | 110-108 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
San Antonio at Memphis 8:05 ET
Grizzlies (+) over Spurs- Oh, what a surprise the Spurs have won four of their last five games and are off an easy win 116-92 over the Clippers on Saturday. Now San Antonio takes to the road where their record is actually better (13-3) then at home (13-5) but are 0-4 ATS after a win by 10 points or more. The Spurs have won the last four in Memphis ATS and the Grizzlies are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games against a team with a winning record. But, it's a new year and the Spurs are hurt without center Tiago Splitter. That will be enough for the Grizzlies tonight. Take MEMPHIS! |
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01-07-14 | Detroit Pistons +2.5 v. New York Knicks | 85-89 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
Detroit at New York 7:30 ET
Pistons (+) over Knicks- How about this,the New York Knicks actually won two of three in Texas beating the Spurs and Mavericks and losing to Houston by two when the mismanaged the clock and took foolish shots down the stretch. Detroit enters this contest with four straight losses by an average of 19 points. The Pistons have a strong front line and will be looking to challenge the Knicks at Madison Square Garden where New York is only 4-12 straight-up. Take DETROIT! |
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01-06-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves v. Philadelphia 76ers +7 | 126-95 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:00 ET
76ers (+) over Timberwolves- I was truly disappointed with the Timberwolves on Saturday as they blew a 15-point fourth quarter lead in a home loss to Oklahoma City. Meanwhile the 76ers who were off a 20 period where they won only three times but finished their recent road trip with four straight wins. Minnesota has had great success in Philadelphia going 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Michael Carter-Williams has been the difference for the 76ers as they are 1-10 without him in the lineup and 11-11 when he is playing. T'wolves are just 6-11 on the road so I'll willing to take the points here. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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01-05-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Washington Wizards +4 | Top | 112-96 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 40 m | Show |
Golden State at Washington 6:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Warriors- Golden State has won eight straight contests as the continue on their seven-game road trip. Washington on the other hand has got to put it together here as they have dropped their last two in their home stand and and five of six at home. The Warriors have won nine of the last 12 in this series including both contests last season. But, This is a different Wizards team and John Wall will deal with Stephen Curry. Take WASHINGTON! |
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01-04-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Minnesota Timberwolves -125 | 115-111 | Loss | -125 | 7 h 40 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Minnesota 8:05 ET
Timberwolves (+) over Thunder- How important is Russell Westbrook to the Oklahoma City Thunder? They have blown 16-point leads in their last two games and lost them both. Minnesota knows something about not being able to finish games as they have lost five times when leading into the fourth quarter and when you account that they are 1-11 when trailing after three quarters they have some issues. The last time Oklahoma City was here on November 1 the Timberwolves romped 100-81 s the Thunder played without Westbrook as they will again tonight and I expect the same result. The home team have covered seven straight in this series and I am betting they do it again. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-04-14 | Atlanta Hawks v. Chicago Bulls -4.5 | 84-91 | Win | 100 | 6 h 23 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Chicago 8:00 ET
Bulls (+) over Hawks- Last night we used Atlanta and they delivered a point spread win over the Warriors as they blew a 15-point lead with less then seven minutes to go. That type of loss is tough to come back from especially if you have to take to the NBA road. Last night's loss dropped the Hawks to 12-5 at home and they now face at hostile Chicago crowd where Atlanta (on the road) is just 6-10. The Hawks are also 0-3 Straight-up and ATS in the second of back-to-back nights. Take the BULLS! |
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01-04-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Brooklyn Nets -7 | Top | 82-89 | Push | 0 | 6 h 45 m | Show |
Cleveland at Brooklyn 7:30 ET
Nets (-) over Cavaliers- The Nets are coming off their biggest win of the season as they open a four-game home stand by hosting a weakened Cavaliers team. That was just the second win their last eight games as the Nets have struggled mightily. Both clubs are at 11-21 and this is an inflated number a Vegas is expecting Brooklyn to live up to their expectations. Add the Cleveland is a league worst on the road at 2-14 I see the Nets taking advantage. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-03-14 | Memphis Grizzlies +4 v. Denver Nuggets | 108-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Memphis at Denver 9:00 ET
Grizzlies (+) over Nuggets- Two teams heading in different directions clash in Denver who the Nuggets losers of eight straight and are even under .500 at home. Meanwhile, Memphis who was off to a terrible start has now won four of their last six. These two have met once this season when the formerly struggling Grizzlies crushed Denver in late December 120-99. This is Denver's longest losing streak since the final eight games of the 2002-03 season. Take MEMPHIS! |
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01-03-14 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Dallas Mavericks +1.5 | 119-112 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Dallas 8:30 ET
Mavericks (+) over Clippers- Two of the top scoring teams in the league go at it in Dallas where the Mavericks host the Clippers. Los Angeles who is 14-3 at home have struggled on the road winning just eight of 17 (11-6 ATS mostly as dogs) contests where the Mavs are a stellar 11-4 at home. Dallas is on a three-game winning streak and are in a great spot after the Warriors upset of the Heat last night. Take DALLAS! |
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01-03-14 | Golden State Warriors v. Atlanta Hawks +3 | Top | 101-100 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
Golden State at Atlanta 7:30 ET
Hawks (+) over Warriors- The Warriors are now on a seven game winning streak with their 'Money Game' win over the Heat last night and will be facing an Atlanta club that will without center Al Horford who is done for the season. Golden State has already defeated the Hawks in Atlanta in mid December and now off that huge win last night the Hawks get their revenge. Paul Millsap has taken charge since Horford's absence averaging 28 points and 11.7 rebounds since his injury. Somehow, it's the HAWKS! |
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01-02-14 | Memphis Grizzlies +6 v. Phoenix Suns | 99-91 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
Memphis at Phoenix 9:00 ET
Grizzlies (+) over Suns- Both these clubs have been surprising this season with the Suns as they have won nearly two of every three games played (19-11) while the playoff experienced Memphis Grizzlies are just 13-17 and are 4-9 since last meeting and beating the Suns in December. Phoenix has won 10 of 12 since that loss and are 11-4 straight-up at home. The Grizzlies have actually been better on the road (6-6) then at home (7-11) and have adjusted to playing without Marc Gasol with the improved play of Mike Conley. Watch for Zack Randolph's power game to be very effective. Take MEMPHIS! |
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01-02-14 | Golden State Warriors +5 v. Miami Heat | Top | 123-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
Golden State at Miami 7:35 ET
Warriors (+) over Heat- Two 'hot' clubs will clash in Miami tonight where the Heat who have won eight of nine return home after a four game road trip and the Warriors who have won six straight and are on their third game in a seven-game road trip of their own. The key to Golden State's winning streak is the NBA's 'purest' shooter Stephen Curry. Miami has been pulling a 'trick' for the San Antonio page resting LeBron James as well as Dwyane Wade of late. The Warriors inside game with Andrew Bogut and David Lee should be able to push the slight Chris Bosh around. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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01-01-14 | Indiana Pacers v. Toronto Raptors +5.5 | 82-95 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
Indiana at Toronto 7:00
Raptors (+) over Pacers- The Indiana Pacers have won five straight and are in command in the East while Toronto leads the Atlantic Division by two games even though they are one-game under .500. The Pacers lead the league in scoring defense allowing only 89 points, opponents field goal percentage (41.1) and opponents 3-point field goal percentage (32.3). The Raptors have played well since trading Rudy Gay as they have won three straight and seven of their last nine. Toronto actually has a better record on the road then at home (5-8) but get it done tonight. Take RAPTORS! |
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12-31-13 | Portland Trail Blazers +5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | Top | 98-94 | Win | 100 | 10 h 44 m | Show |
Portland at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET
Trailblazers (+) over Thunder- When your 'hot' your hot and Oklahoma City shown no need for ALL-star Russel West brook as they have won the last two without him and 20 of their last 22. The Trailblazers have been good to us as we've played against them in their last two losses so I feel comfortable coming back with them here. They are 24-7 you know and 12-4 on the road, the Thunder not to be out done are 14-1 at home. The Blazers and Thunder are the best free throw shooters in the league with 81.9 and 81.7 per cent. In a close one...take the points. Take PORTLAND! |
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12-30-13 | Miami Heat v. Denver Nuggets +2.5 | Top | 97-94 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Miami at Denver 9:00 ET
Nuggets (+) over Heat- Here we have the Heat coming off a win at Portland where LeBron James 'rested' and they are less then a field goal favorite against the Nuggets who have lost six straight. Denver who 14 days ago were five games over .500 are happy to be home even it is to host the Heat. This club has had difficulties with attitude in games they fall behind early so it is important for them to get off the mark quickly or they seem to muster what it take to come-from-behind. Still, they shouls have the proper attitude entering this contest. Take DENVER! |
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12-30-13 | Portland Trail Blazers v. New Orleans Pelicans +3 | 108-110 | Win | 100 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
Portland at New Orleans 8:00 ET
Pelicans (+) over Trailblazers- When I look at the stats I see New Orleans is 13-15 straight-up and only 12-14-2 ATS and I think that there is something wrong. My feeling is that they are about 20-5 ATS but they are not, it just seems that I've seen them when the 'cover' for what ever reason. With Portland the 'bloom may have fallen off the rose' so to speak. (How van that be they are 24-6 on the year coming off a last-second home loss to Miami. I think with the 'price' so low that Vegas is giving New Orleans a lot of respect even with their guard play in flux. Portland is 12-3 straight-up and 10-5 ATS on the road averaging 6.4 points better then their opponents while the Pelicans are 8-5 at home averaging 6.0 points better then their opposition. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-30-13 | Washington Wizards +3 v. Detroit Pistons | 106-99 | Win | 100 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Washington at Detroit 7:30 ET
Wizards (+) over Pistons- This is the second end of a back-to-back series where the Wizards jusr destroyed Detroit on Saturday at home 106-82. The Pistons have dropped four of their last five including the last two by a combined 41 points. On the other side of the coin Washington has won four of their last five with the win over Detroit their biggest margin of the season. They also had a season high of 34 assists on 43 field goals. The Pistons had won seven straight in the series before their last outing but have now lost three straight and five of six at home. Detroit's inside game is fine leading the NBA in points-in-the-paint with 51.8 per game but, the Wizards back court more then makes up the difference. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-29-13 | Golden State Warriors v. Cleveland Cavaliers +7 | 108-104 | Win | 100 | 7 h 0 m | Show | |
Golden State at Cleveland 6:00 ET
Cavaliers (+) over Warriors- A short home stand got the Warriors in the right frame of mind as they have won their last four their longest winning streak of the season and now they embark on a seven game road trip. The Cavaliers have dropped their last four and suspended a loafing Andrew Bynum and often time like this it becomes a matter of 'addition by subtraction. When a player doesn't hustle they because a 'cancer' on the court and in the locker room. We all know how great a shooter Stephen Curry is but there is a star in Cleveland that plays the same position as Kyrie Irving has scored 30 or more points in five of his last seven games. A spirited Cavaliers team get it done at home. Take CLEVELAND! |
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12-28-13 | Philadelphia 76ers v. Phoenix Suns -10.5 | 101-115 | Win | 100 | 11 h 35 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Phoenix
Suns (-) over 76ers- Two clubs that couldn't be more bi-polar when it comes to 'beating the spread.' Philadelphia who yields almost 12 over the NBA average on defense and not only are they 8-20 straight-up but 11-17 ATS. Phoenix on the flip side is a healthy 17-10 straight-up and a fattening 20-6-1 ATS. Trends all point in one direction as The Suns are 5-0 ATS at last five home games against teams with a losing record while the 76ers are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven on the road. For good measure the 76ers are 3-8 ATS I n their last last meetings in Phoenix. Take the SUNS! |
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12-28-13 | Minnesota Timberwolves v. Milwaukee Bucks +7.5 | 117-95 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 11 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:35 ET
Bucks (+7) over Timberwolves- It is hard for me to understand how Minnesota is just 13-15 as we have won so many times with them, well sometimes it's just the luck and timing. Milwaukee hasn't been much of a prize at home straight-up or against the points. The Bucks have dropped seven of their last eight straight-up and they are 0-5 ATS in their last five against the Wolves and Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Milwaukee. We had the T'wolves win at home last night played against the Bucks so I can see these two playing a close game with the point spread decision being decided at the buzzer. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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12-28-13 | Denver Nuggets +3 v. Memphis Grizzlies | Top | 99-120 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
Denver at Memphis 8:00 ET
Nuggets (+) over Grizzlies- The under-achieving Memphis Grizzlies (12-16) have 'covered' just nine of 28 games and are a dreadful 6-10 straight-up at home. The return of Mike Conley will help but the fact that the Grizzlies are 0-7 ATS in their last seven against a team with a winning record. The fact that Denver (14-13) has dropped their last five both straight-up and against the points and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven when playing back-to-back. I believe that Memphis still has a ways to go and the Nuggets can play with this team here. Take DENVER! |
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12-27-13 | Phoenix Suns v. Golden State Warriors -6 | 86-115 | Win | 100 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Golden State 10:30 ET
Warriors (-) over Suns- Golden State has started to pick up the pace as they have now won three games in-a-row while the Suns have matched that winning their last three contests and eight of their last nine. The Warriors had won six straight in the series between the two before a loss at Phoenix in their last meeting. This is Golden State's final home game before they embark on a six-game road trip. Tonight it's GOLDEN STATE! |
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12-27-13 | Washington Wizards v. Minnesota Timberwolves -6 | 98-120 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
Washington at Minnesota 8:05 ET
Timberwolves (-) over Wizards- A pair of sub-.500 clubs go at it in Minnesota where the Timberwolves at a more then respectable 8-4. The Wizards meanwhile have held their own on the road (for the most part) as they are 6-8 away from home. The Wolves just dropped a pair of games in Los Angeles to the Clippers and Lakers with Kevin Love scoring 45 points and pulling down 19 rebounds in has last outing. Minnesota's strong inside game will be the difference here. Take the TIMBERWOLVES! |
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12-27-13 | Milwaukee Bucks v. Brooklyn Nets -5 | Top | 93-104 | Win | 100 | 8 h 24 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Brooklyn 7:35 ET
Nets (-) over Bucks- This contest is more like a battle of the walking-wounded as the Bucks and Nets have both been hampered by injuries. Milwaukee has the league's worst record at 6-22 while the Nets who have lost four straight were blown-out at home on Christmas Day. The Bucks have lost three straight games in overtime and six of their last seven games despite the fine play of guard Brandon Knight. Brooklyn has struggled offensively since the loss of Brook Lopez but they have enough to win over the Bucks at home. Take the NETS! |
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12-26-13 | San Antonio Spurs v. Dallas Mavericks +3 | 116-107 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Dallas ET 8:30 ET
Mavericks (+) over Spurs- Tough spot for both these Texas rivals as San Antonio comes off a Christmas day loss to the Rockets while the Mavericks are off a win on Monday night against Houston. San Antonio have won five straight in this series by an average of 17.4 points and now they are just a 3-point field goal favorite. The veteran Spurs are playing back-to-back nights and coach 'Pop' might just ease some of the playing minutes of his starts. Take MAVERICKS! |
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12-26-13 | Atlanta Hawks v. Cleveland Cavaliers +3 | Top | 127-125 | Win | 100 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Atlanta at Cleveland 9:00 ET
Cavaliers (+) over Hawks- The Atlanta Hawks at 15-13 have the third best record in the NBA Eastern Conference and are coming off 17 3-pointers made in their overtime loss against Miami Monday night. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are off two straight drubbings losing by an average 19.5 points the second of which was their worst home loss of this season. The Hawks have struggled on the road going 4-9 straight-up and have lost five in-a-row as visitors. Cleveland is a more then respectable 8-5 at home and this a chance for Kyrie Irving to improve on his 0-9 scoreless shooting performance against Atlanta earlier this month. Irving atones and Cleveland gets the money. Take CAVALIERS! |
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12-25-13 | Miami Heat v. Los Angeles Lakers +9 | 101-95 | Win | 100 | 19 h 34 m | Show | |
Miami at L.A. Lakers 5:00 ET
Lakers (+) over Heat- These two have a habit of playing on Christmas day and not always against each other as Miami is 7-2 and Los Angeles is 6-8 since 1990. This is another contest where the long time hero (Lakers and Bryant) will be at a distinct disadvantage against the reining king (Heat and LeBron) as injuries have forced part-timers into action. Pau Gasol has returned to the line and was totally ineffective against the Suns. Look for a bounce-back effort here against the defending World Champions. This one just will come down to the final buzzer with the Lakers getting the cash Take LOS ANGELES. |
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12-25-13 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. New York Knicks +9 | 123-94 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 20 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at New York 2:30 ET
Knicks (+) over Thunder- Ha, I know what you are thinking and I don't blame you because not is Oklahoma City a 'cover machine' and New York are such a bunch of dogs. Add to the fact that injuries are piling up on the 'Bog City Boys. ' The Thunder have won 17 of their last 19 and had their nine game winning streak broken on Sunday by of all people the Toronto Raptors. This is another one of those east meets west things where the Knicks are 0-8 against the Western Conference while Oklahoma City is 7-1 against the Eastern conference. New York might be under-manned but it's national TV and Christmas they will all show up to play today. Merry Christmas and Good luck. Take the KNICKS! |
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12-23-13 | New Orleans Pelicans -109 v. Sacramento Kings | 113-100 | Win | 100 | 11 h 30 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Sacramento 10:05 ET
Pelicans (+) over Kings- The Pelicans are in the mist of a four game losing streak and are now three games under .500. Sacramento won their last time out but are only 5-10 at home but have won four straight as hosts against New Orleans. The Kings have a new addition in Rudy Gay but the return of Anthony Davis for the Pelicans has more impact. He's averaging 22.5 points and 10.5 rebounds and his defense is the best in the league. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-23-13 | Atlanta Hawks +8.5 v. Miami Heat | 119-121 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Miami 7:30 ET
Hawks (+) over Heat- Two clubs on winning streaks as Miami has won their last four and the Hawks their last three. Both of these teams shot over 61% in their last contest against weak competition and rolled to huge wins. Miami has owned this series as they have won the last eight meetings including an 18-point win already this season. But remember they will be the featured game against the Lakers on Christmas day. The Heat could get caught looking ahead here. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-23-13 | Indiana Pacers v. Brooklyn Nets +7 | Top | 103-86 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
Indiana at Brooklyn 7:30 ET
Nets (+) over Pacers- It looks like the club (Brooklyn) that was supposed to make a run at the conference title has been derailed as their veterans haven't played up to snuff and now they have lost their most productive player in center Brook Lopez. The Pacers are off two straight 30-point wins after taking their first back-to-back losses of the season. The loss of Lopez will hurt the Nets but the return of Deron Williams 17.8 points and 10 assists per game since his return six games ago. I question Indiana's attitude entering this contest against and I injured club but when desperate and cornered professionals give maximum effort. Take the NETS! |
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12-22-13 | Minnesota Timberwolves +6 v. Los Angeles Clippers | 116-120 | Win | 100 | 11 h 13 m | Show | |
Minnesota at L.A. Clippers 9:30 ET
Timberwolves (+) over Clippers- Back in early November 'we' had the Timberwolves in Los Angeles against the Lakers after having dropped 22 straight in that series. Earlier this week Minnesota returned to L.A. and this time the held form and were beaten as a favorite against the Lakers. Now, they face the Clippers trying to stop a seven-game losing streak in this series. Kevin Love has had a double-double in 16 of the past 17 games. The Wolves can get to .500 with a win here and that is a primary goal for this up-and-coming club. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-21-13 | Los Angeles Lakers v. Golden State Warriors -12.5 | 83-102 | Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Golden State 10:30 ET
Warriors (-) over Lakers- We are going to pull a little 'flip-flop' with the Lakers as we won with them last night over Minnesota and now find them a huge underdog to the struggling Warriors. These two have split two games played already this season with Golden State crushing Los Angeles 125-94 in the season opener. With all of Los Angeles' injuries to their guards Golden State back-court exploit the depleted Lakers back-court. Look for Golden State to rebound off their heartbreaking loss to San Antonio. Take GOLDEN STATE |
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12-21-13 | Houston Rockets v. Detroit Pistons +2.5 | Top | 114-97 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 3 m | Show |
Houston at Detroit 7:30 ET
Pistons (+) over Rockets- 'We' had the Pacers over the Rockets last night and from what I saw out of the Rockets I should 'double-up' against them tonight. The Pistons are coming off a loss themselves at home to Charlotte and are now just 6-9 straight-up as hosts. Houston is just 6-7 on the road but have won the last five in the series and eight of the last nine. The Pistons are coming off two games where they came from a 20-point deficit and won and blew a 20-point lead their last time out. This time they hustle the full 48 minutes and get the win. Take DETROIT! |
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12-21-13 | Utah Jazz +4.5 v. Charlotte Bobcats | 88-85 | Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
Utah at Charlotte 7:00 ET
Jazz (+) over Bobcats- I know I don't want to go around chasing losing teams as I had the Jazz last night and we got killed. Last night was a mistake and I had 'bad vibes' on the game when I posted it. This time around we have a professional basketball team that was embarrassed playing against a team that pulled off an underdog upset road win over Detroit coming back from a 20 point deficit. Tonight they come both move toward the center. Take UTAH |
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12-21-13 | Washington Wizards +1 v. Boston Celtics | 106-99 | Win | 100 | 11 h 1 m | Show | |
Washington at Boston 1:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Celtics- Here the 12-15 Boston Celtics the leaders in the East less then a three-point field goal favorite at home spell trouble for the team from Bean-town. Surprising because the Celtics have won the last seven meetings and have won six straight at home and yet the game is a virtual pick-em. Boston might be a little down after blowing a 19-point lead against Detroit on Wednesday and have the Pacers on deck on Sunday. With Nene back in the line-up the Wizards have plenty of weapons and balance on defense. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-20-13 | Minnesota Timberwolves v. Los Angeles Lakers +6.5 | 91-104 | Win | 100 | 11 h 25 m | Show | |
Minnesota at L.A. Lakers- 10:30 ET
Lakers (+) over Timberwolves- Okay, the Lakers will be without Kobe Bryant for six weeks or so and I wonder if it really matters. Los Angeles who had a winning record (10-9) without Bryant and just 2-4 with him are back where they started at the beginning of the season. Meanwhile, with Kevin Love back in the line-up Minnesota defeated Portland on Wednesday but are a meager 3-8 on the road this year. Back in November the Timberwolves invaded Los Angeles and beat the Lakers by 23 points 113-90 after having lost 22 straight against the Lakers. We used Minnesota in that contest as a 'Don't Make sense' winner as the Wolves were favored. Not so much this time around. Lakers rally and win here. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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12-20-13 | Houston Rockets v. Indiana Pacers -5.5 | 81-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
Houston at Indiana 8:00 ET
Pacers (-) over Rockets- The Pacers who opened the season 20-3 have dropped their last two games and have to deal with their total collapse against the Heat where they blew a 16-point lead and were out-scored 12-2 in the final two minutes. Houston is still trying to find themselves but they are still an impressive 17-9 on the year as they have traded wins and losses over their last five games. If this continues they should get beat tonight. The Pacers have won the last three meetings and it looks like Danny Granger will return to action tonight. Look for Indiana to try and show Dwight Howard and his mates who the real boss is. Take INDIANA |
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12-20-13 | Utah Jazz +7.5 v. Atlanta Hawks | 85-118 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
Utah at Atlanta 7:30 ET
Jazz (+) over Hawks- Atlanta has won their last two home games including our 'Money Game' winner over the Lakers and host the improving Utah Jazz. I know, Utah has the second worst record in the NBA but look like a different team with the return of Try Burke who is off a 30-point performance and is averaging 13.5 points and 5.1 assists in 16 games. The Hawks have won seven of the last eight meetings but the points should come into play here. Take UTAH! |
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12-19-13 | San Antonio Spurs v. Golden State Warriors -3.5 | 104-102 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 11 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Golden State 10:30 ET
Warriors (-) over Spurs- San Antonio is coming off a win over Phoenix last night and must travel to play the Warriors in the second of back-to-back games. The Spurs managed that win without Tony Parker and now the Warriors have the return of Andre Iguodada who missed last the last 12 games where Golden State went 5-7 in his absence. The Warriors won both regular season games last year but the Spurs took their lone meeting this year in San Antonio 76-74. This time with Spurs off a game last night the Warriors are healthy again and win here. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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12-19-13 | Chicago Bulls +13.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | 95-107 | Win | 100 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Chicago at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET
Bulls (+) over Thunder- The 'red-hot' Oklahoma City Thunder have won seven straight and 15 of their last 16 and are undefeated at home going a perfect 12-0. Kevin Durant is on a tear having made 32 of 54 shots taken in the last three games. On the flip side the Chicago Bulls since losing Derrick Rose has failed to reach 100 points in their last seven games Chicago knows what it take to win without Rose as they did it all last season and OKC may just be taking the Culls lightly here. Chicago will get full effort and 'cover' the number. Take the BULLS! |