03-28-11 |
Orlando Magic v. New York Knicks +1.5 |
Top |
106-113 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 25 m |
Show
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MEGABUCKS- The new New York Knicks (35-38) have now dropped nine of their last 10 including their last six games both straight-up and against the points. New York has also lost their last six meetings against Orlando including three games this season as well. The quick start by the Knicks since the trade for Carmelo Anthony is history and New York has to regroup. At the 'Garden' the Knicks out run and outscore Orlando. Take NEW YORK!
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03-28-11 |
Boston Celtics v. Indiana Pacers +3 |
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100-107 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 54 m |
Show
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MONEY GAME- The Indiana Pacers (32-42) although 10 games under .500 are fighting for the eighth and final payoff spot in the Eastern Conference one game ahead of Charlotte. They have lost 10 of 16 games in March and must play five playoff teams in their final eight games, and now they host the Boston Celtics who are having problems of their own have dropped six of their last 11 games. Celtics have not been the same since the Perkins trade as the 'family' feels like they have lost a 'brother.' Take PACERS!
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03-27-11 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Memphis Grizzlies -2 |
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104-111 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 57 m |
Show
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NBA VEGAS MONEY GAME- Trends set this game up everywhere and for each side as Memphis (40-33) hosts the team with the league best record in the San Antonio Spurs (57-15). Both clubs have been great against the 'number' as the Spurs are 12 games over .500 and the Grizzlies are 20. Memphis is 22-13 ATS at home including eight of their last 10 and San Antonio is 23-11 ATS on the road. Spurs lost road games to start this trip but covered in both...this time they fall completely short. Take GRIZZLIES!
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03-26-11 |
Chicago Bulls v. Milwaukee Bucks +6 |
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95-87 |
Loss |
-109 |
12 h 31 m |
Show
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NBA VEGAS MONEY GAME- The Chicago Bulls (52-19) are on a point spread run winning 20 of their last 27 against the 'number' and already have three wins and 'covers' over the Bucks this season. Milwaukee (29-42) has been on a surge of their own going 8-3 ATS in their last 11. Bucks head coach Scott Skiles will make the necessary adjustments as Milwaukee gets it done at home. Take BUCKS!
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03-24-11 |
New Orleans Hornets v. Utah Jazz +1.5 |
Top |
121-117 |
Loss |
-110 |
25 h 37 m |
Show
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NBA VEGAS HOTLINE- This contest is a numbers game and there are plenty of them. Let's start with head-to-head action this season, each home teams as won by 18 and 29 points. The Jazz who are 10-games under .500 ATS have covered three straight and have won their last three at home as well and that is about where the good news ends except that the Hornets are just 1-7-1 ATS in their nine trips to Utah. Take the JAZZ!
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03-23-11 |
Orlando Magic v. New York Knicks +1.5 |
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111-99 |
Loss |
-105 |
11 h 15 m |
Show
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NBA MEGABUCKS- The New York Knicks who pulled off the 'biggest' trade of the NBA season where two games over .500 when they acquired Carmelo Anthony and have gone 7-9 since while losing six of their last seven. The Orlando Magic (45-26) have the best 'big-man' in the league with Dwight Howard but will not earn the top seed in the East as they won't pass the Celtics, Heat or Bulls. Magic have won the last five in the series but the Knicks covered the last one and will again tonight. Take NEW YORK!
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03-22-11 |
Chicago Bulls v. Atlanta Hawks +4 |
Top |
114-81 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 45 m |
Show
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NBA MEGABUCKS- The Chicago Bulls (49-19) were in the mist of an eight game win streak with five straight 'covers' before falling at the Pacers in overtime on Friday but still remain one of the leagues best covers at 42-24-2 ATS. Atlanta broke into the win column after home losses to Miami and Denver before beating the Pistons on Sunday. The Hawks are 7-2 ATS in the late nine meetings. Take HAWKS!
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03-21-11 |
Boston Celtics v. New York Knicks +2 |
Top |
96-86 |
Loss |
-100 |
9 h 33 m |
Show
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NBA MEGABUCKS- The Celtics already own two straight-up wins over the Knicks but New York (35-34) owns the cash 'covering' both contests. Boston's (49-19) mind set has not been good since hearing of the Kendrick Perkins trade as they lost to the points in six of their last nine. New York has had three months to get at Boston once again and with their weapons...it's a new ball game. KNICKS!
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03-20-11 |
New York Knicks v. Milwaukee Bucks -1 |
Top |
95-100 |
Win
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100 |
19 h 57 m |
Show
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NBA MEGABUCKS- Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire doesn't sound like much defense there and the numbers prove it. The New York Knicks (35-33) since making their NBA block-buster trade are allowing more points then ever. In their last six games New York is surrendering over 113 points a game and allowing over %3% shooting by their opponents. Milwaukee has played better of late and has gone 6-2 ATS in their last eight tries. Bucks have covered 8 of last 9 in series and does it again tonight. Take MILWAUKEE!
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03-19-11 |
Indiana Pacers v. Memphis Grizzlies -9 |
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78-99 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 56 m |
Show
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NBA MEGABUCKS- The Memphis Grizzlies (37-32) are coming off a beating by the Knicks in New York where they allowed 20 three-pointers. Defense is the key for the Grizzlies as they are just 8-20 when allowing 100 or more points and they are 29-12 when holding teams under 100. After their last game in New York defense will be their focal point tonight. Take MEMPHIS!
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03-18-11 |
Charlotte Bobcats +9.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder |
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82-99 |
Loss |
-105 |
10 h 20 m |
Show
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VEGAS DOUBLE PLAY- Even without Larry Brown leading the way the Charlotte Bobcats (28-39) are actually battling with the Indiana Pacers for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Oklahoma City who won 50 games last year and are now 44-23 is coming off five straight wins and covers and have now added Kendrick Perkins in limited time. The Bobcats need this game more then the Thunder who are assured a playoff spot in the West. Take the points with CHARLOTTE!
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03-18-11 |
Miami Heat v. Atlanta Hawks +6 |
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106-85 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 51 m |
Show
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VEGAS HOTLINE- Hey how about the Miami Heat (46-22) still as inconsistent as ever dropping another game at home to the Thunder after putting together a three game win streak. There are some trends that fight each other when reviewing this game as both teams haven't played well against the number of late as the Heat are only 3-8 ATS in their last 11 and the Hawks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10. The bright spot for Atlanta is that the home team is 7-2 against the points in the last nine games. Take ATLANTA!
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03-18-11 |
New York Knicks v. Detroit Pistons +3 |
Top |
95-99 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 53 m |
Show
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NBA MONEY GAME- The Detroit Pistons (24-44) after winning on Wednesday with Richard Hamilton scoring 24 points , Tayshaun Prince scoring 22 and Greg Monroe adding 21 are looking forward to facing the worst defense in the NBA provided by the New York Knicks. The Knicks allow 105.9 points per game and are coming off a huge home win over Memphis last night and although they have defeated the Piston twice already this season they are about to fall here. Take DETROIT!
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03-16-11 |
Orlando Magic v. Milwaukee Bucks +5.5 |
Top |
93-89 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 47 m |
Show
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NBA VEGAS INSIDERS- The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off their two worst performances of the year as the scored only 56 against Boston on Sunday and then gave up 20 consecutive points in their 25 point loss to Atlanta yesterday. Tonight at home the Bucks face the Orlando Magic who are at the end of a five-game West Coast road trip and they will be dragging and looking forward to returning to Florida after their exhausting trip. Bucks bounce back at home...take MILWAUKEE!
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03-15-11 |
Dallas Mavericks v. Portland Trail Blazers +1 |
Top |
101-104 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 56 m |
Show
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NBA VEGAS INSIDERS- The Mavericks have already beaten the Trailblazers twice this season with both wins happening in Dallas. This is Portland first game at home in 10 days after a four game road trip where they won the first two and dropped the last two. Dallas is coming off a tough encounter in Los Angeles last night against the Lakers and that gives the advantage to the Blazers getting points as the dog is 10-4 against the points in the last 14 meetings. Take PORTLAND!
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03-14-11 |
Orlando Magic v. Los Angeles Lakers -6 |
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84-97 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 25 m |
Show
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NBA VEGAS INSIDERS- The game of the day by NBA standards has the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Orlando Magic in a revenge game for the hosts. Orlando had their way against Kobe and crew at home winning 89-75 as Howard had 31 points and 13 rebounds while Kobe off night kept him at 17 points. The Magic seems to disappear on the road for Orlando as the have 'covered' only 12 of 31 contests as visitor and the Lakers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10. It's the Los Angeles tonight. Take the LAKERS!
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03-14-11 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Miami Heat -4 |
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80-110 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 48 m |
Show
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NBA MEGABUCKS- It seems every time the Miami Heat take the court it's a big game because the eyes of the basketball San Antonio's 54-12 record is the NBA's best and their record on the road (23-9) is as good as the Heat (24-9) is at home. Trends tell us that we should be on the Sours as they have covered eight of their last 11 on the road and the Heat are 2-7 ATS in their last nine, Still, Miami gain momentum and confidence with their win over the Lakers on Thursday and blowout of the Grizzlies on Saturday. Take MIAMI!
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03-14-11 |
Boston Celtics v. New Jersey Nets +5 |
Top |
79-88 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 51 m |
Show
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NBA MONEY GAME- The last time these two played in New Jersey the Nets high scorer had 10 points as Boston won easily 100-75 so I don't believe the Celtics will be too concerned about this match-up. The Nets have fought hard at home going 17-16 straight-up and are 19-14 against the points when playing as hosts. Boston's convince win over the Bucks yesterday is their only cover in their last five games as they begin to gaze toward the playoffs. New Jersey will hustle form the opening tap until the final horn and get the money. Take the points with the NETS!
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03-13-11 |
Indiana Pacers +8.5 v. New York Knicks |
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106-93 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 5 m |
Show
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NBA VEGAS HOTLINE- This one could get ugly if recent trends continue and I don't mean in a good way as the 'new' New York Knicks are not only playing so well (excluding Dallas) that they are blowing people out and the Pacers are struggling mightily since the All-Star break. The Knicks are 6-2 against the points in their last eight games and the Pacers have dropped six in a row and eight of nine straight-up as well as eight of 10 ATS. On the bright side for Indiana is that the underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and that the Pacers are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings in New York. Take the PACERS!
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03-13-11 |
Orlando Magic v. Phoenix Suns +4.5 |
Top |
111-88 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 26 m |
Show
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NBA MEGABUCKS- The last time these two met it was before the trade that sent Vince Carter and Michael Pietrus to Phoenix and Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson to Orlando. Carter is coming off his worst game of the season (how can that be, he has so many bad games) scoring only six points and missing two huge free throws with the game on the line this week that I expect he will bounce back against his former mates and be the difference. Take the SUNS!
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03-12-11 |
Philadelphia 76ers v. Milwaukee Bucks -2 |
Top |
74-102 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 46 m |
Show
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NBA VEGAS INSIDERS- Coming off last night's Vegas Insiders Best Bet winner with Philadelphia over the Celtics I have no problem flipping over to the Milwaukee Bucks tonight against the 76ers. The Bucks with the return of Brandon Jennings have won back-to-back games for the first time since January and are hosting the 76ers' off a huge home win. Travel and situation makes the Bucks the winner. Take MILWAUKEE!
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03-12-11 |
Memphis Grizzlies +8 v. Miami Heat |
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85-118 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 14 m |
Show
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MONEY GAME- The Miami Heat finally broke through with a our right win after five straight losses and seven straight against the points with a late (Megabucks winner) win over the Lakers on Thursday. Now, I totally expect that this team with no real heart of character to revert back to earlier form and have trouble with Memphis who is 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games and 36-17 against the points in their last 53 games overall. There is one factor that bothers me about this contest and that is that the home team is 13-4 ATS in the last 17 meetings. Despite their win over Los Angeles this team still has problems. Take GRIZZLIES!
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03-11-11 |
Orlando Magic v. Golden State Warriors +4.5 |
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120-123 |
Win
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100 |
15 h 39 m |
Show
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VEGAS DOUBLE PLAY- Naturally when you look at this match-up you think that Orlando has the advantage but, the numbers say something else. The Magic are just 12-17-1 against the points on the road and the Golden State Warriors are 19-13 straight-up at home. Coach Van Gundy always colorful is now under the watchful eye of commissioner David Stern because of comments made after a Dwight Howard suspension and now both must walk on eyes. Warriors back home off East Coast trip and Orlando now on a five game West Coast swing...take GOLDEN STATE!
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03-11-11 |
Los Angeles Clippers v. New Jersey Nets +2.5 |
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98-102 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 10 m |
Show
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NBA VEGAS MONEY GAME- The Los Angeles Clippers (25-40) are beginning to make a statement around the NBA as they are coming off a win over the Celtics in Boston and have evened their points spread record on the season at 32-32-1 overall but still they are just 13-18-1 ATS on the road with a 7-25 straight-up mark. New Jersey despite a number of dismal seasons are 13-6 ATS over the Clippers in their last 19 meetings. The Nets already have one win over the Clippers in Los Angeles and they can get it done again tonight. Take NEW JERSEY!
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03-11-11 |
Boston Celtics v. Philadelphia 76ers +2.5 |
Top |
86-89 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 38 m |
Show
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VEGAS INSIDERS- The Philadelphia 76ers even at 33-31 are one of the most improved teams in the NBA this season especially against the points where they are 17 games above .500 at 40-23-1 including their current run of 35-17 ATS. The Boston Celtics have beaten the Sixers twice already this season winning by four at home 84-80 and by one in Philadelphia 102-101. This time Philadelphia gets it done and improves on their 16-6 straight-up run. Take 76ERS!
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03-10-11 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Miami Heat +2 |
Top |
88-94 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 18 m |
Show
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NBA MEGABUCKS- I keep remembering the Miami Heat introduction party for 'LeBrick' James and Chris Bosh when they celebrated their seven future NBA Championships before they had even held a practice together. Now, they face the 2-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers who have won eight straight entering this contest while 'covering' the number seven times. Meanwhile, the Heat have dropped five games straight-up and six of seven while going 0-7 against the points. These two met Christmas Day and we had the Megabucks winner when Miami won in Los Angeles 96-80 and they will turn the trick again tonight. Take the HEAT!
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03-09-11 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. Philadelphia 76ers -1 |
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110-105 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 30 m |
Show
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NBA MONEY GAME- Doug Collins has turned heads with the job that he has done with the Philadelphia 76ers (32-20) who are 39-22-1 against the points for the year and as well as 20-11 ATS at home. Oklahoma City (39-23) who posted the best point spread record in the NBA last season has come back to earth as they are just are at .500 against the points for the season. The 76ers are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games and have gone 8-3-1 against the number in the last 12 meetings against the Thunder. Take PHILADELPHIA!
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03-08-11 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Atlanta Hawks +4.5 |
Top |
101-87 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 46 m |
Show
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NBA VEGAS INSIDERS- Having used the L.A. Lakers as a Megabucks winner on Sunday crush San Antonio and then watching the Knicks surprise the Hawks I have a strong feel for this game. These two met in their first game back from the All-Star break and the Lakers were out to make a statement and responded with an impressive 104-80 win at home. This time around Los Angeles got the huge win they wanted over the Spurs and now the Hawks are laying in wait looking to end their two game home losing streak. Take ATLANTA!
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03-07-11 |
Houston Rockets v. Sacramento Kings +4 |
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123-101 |
Loss |
-105 |
14 h 9 m |
Show
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VEGAS HOTLINE- It doesn't matter much where the Sacramento Kings play because they are just as bad at home where they have only eight wins as they are on the road where they have seven wins. The advantage tonight for the Kings comes from the trade the Rockets made in loading both Aaron Brooks and Shane Battier. Since the Kings announced that they were considering a move to Los Angeles attendance is up and their play has improved. This should be another close encounter as the underdog has covered the number in 10 of the last 13 games...take SACRAMENTO!
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03-07-11 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. Memphis Grizzlies -2 |
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101-107 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 11 m |
Show
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MEGABUCKS- The surprising Memphis Grizzlies (34-29) are 21-9 straight-up and a very profitable 18-11-1 ATS at home. Oklahoma City with all their 'big guns' are 15-15 ATS on the road but a minus 1.2 in points while Memphis is a plus 5.3 in points at home. With Durant hurting and Jeff Green gone and the Thunder with nothing to show for it yet as Perkins is still injured and their bench has become very thin. Memphis is a plus 16 games against the number and like the Thunder last year that are a play as long as they keep winning. Take the GRIZZLIES!
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03-07-11 |
Portland Trail Blazers +3 v. Orlando Magic |
Top |
89-85 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 13 m |
Show
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NBA MONEY GAME- Orlando enters this game off a home loss against Chicago (Megabucks winner) on Friday in a game that they also lost Dwight Howard for this contest because he picked up his 16th technical foul on the season and now he will serve a one game suspension tonight. Portland with Marcus Camby and Brandon Roy returning from injury and the addition through trade of Gerald Wallace are starting to mesh and the Magic will miss their big man. Take TRAILBLAZERS!
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03-06-11 |
Memphis Grizzlies +6.5 v. Dallas Mavericks |
Top |
104-103 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 38 m |
Show
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VEGAS INSIDERS- At five games over .500 (34-29) the Memphis Grizzlies have been a pleasant surprise this NBA season and the have defeated the Dallas mavericks in two of their three meetings this year. The Mavs have been the NBA's hottest team of late winning 17 of 18 straight-up but, tonight they face a club that has gone 7-1 against the points in their last eight games and a club that is making a push for the playoffs in the West. Take the GRIZZLIES!
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03-06-11 |
Phoenix Suns +5.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder |
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118-122 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 5 m |
Show
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VEGAS MONEY GAME- Their have been so many changes in Phoenix that it is difficult to get a 'feel' for what they are doing. The one constant they have is Steve Nash as he's still playing at his NBA MVP level. Oklahoma City is minus some bodies and Durant is nursing a sore ankle. Look for the Suns to run and score enough to cover this number. Take PHOENIX!
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03-06-11 |
Los Angeles Lakers +3 v. San Antonio Spurs |
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99-83 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 32 m |
Show
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MEGABUCKS- In this nationally televised match-up the San Antonio Spurs (51-11) enter not only with the best record in the league but they are also 29-2 at home. This is why I am a bit perplexed as to why they are favorite by only a basketball over the inconsistent LA Lakers. Although the Lakers may seem a bit off their championship standards they have still 'covered' eight of their last 11 on the road and with the Spurs owning two wins over LA this season it's time for the Lakers to step up. Take LOS ANGELES!
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03-05-11 |
Denver Nuggets v. Los Angeles Clippers -1.5 |
Top |
94-100 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 17 m |
Show
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MEGABUCKS- Remember 10 days ago when the Nuggets traded Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks that and their season was supposed to be over and any chance at the playoff was gone. Since that move Denver is 5-1 with six straight covers and so much for the gloom an doom that was supposed to hover over the franchise. Now, let deal with the LA Clippers who are a respectable 17-15 at home and have covered the number in 10 of their last 12 as hosts while Denver is 11-19 straight-up away from the Mile High City. These may be 'new' Nuggets but old habits die hard. Take CLIPPERS!
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