11-25-21 |
Arizona State v. Syracuse -1.5 |
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84-92 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 21 m |
Show
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4 Unit Play. Take #794 Syracuse over Arizona State (7:30p.m., Thursday, November 25 ESPN2) Syracuse shot the ball poorly yesterday and look for betting things today against another bad team. ASU lost their best player to Kansas in the offseason, and I do not expect much from them in 2021-2022. Arizona State is 1-4 ATS (1 push) in their last 6 neutral site games. Syracuse is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games.
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11-25-21 |
Maryland -1.5 v. Richmond |
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86-80 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 51 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #811 Maryland over Richmond (7p.m., Thursday, November 25 CBSSN) Richmond just does not seem to challenge for NCAA Tournament bids anymore. They have a coach that just does the bare minimum to keep his job each season and they already have two losses on the season against teams that will not make the NCAA Tournament come March. Maryland has a bad loss to George Mason, but they were ranked at the start of the season for a reason, they have talent. These schools do not play often but expect Maryland to knock out this mid-major.
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11-25-21 |
Connecticut v. Michigan State +2.5 |
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60-64 |
Win
|
100 |
1 h 52 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #787 Michigan State over Connecticut (12p.m., Thursday, November 25 ESPN) Just not sure how much gas UCONN has left in the tank after playing a double overtime game yesterday. Michigan State is not getting much love from the polls thus far in 2021 but they are still a solid NCAA Tournament team. Michigan State is 27-10 ATS (1 push) in their last 38 games played on Thursday.
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11-24-21 |
Raptors v. Grizzlies OVER 217 |
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126-113 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 34 m |
Show
|
The Raptors are trending to the over, with five of their last six games going over the posted total. They face a very good Memphis offense that has scored 119 or more in three of four games. Toronto has been strong defensively at times this season, but not lately. They have given up 118 or more in four of five games. Both teams are trending to the over, and we expect a barnburner here, where the Grizzlies pull away in the fourth quarter for the cover.
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11-24-21 |
Suns v. Cavs +8 |
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120-115 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 35 m |
Show
|
The Suns have that gaudy 14-3 record, but the Cavs have a better ATS record than do the Suns. They are one of the better ATS teams in the NBA at 11-7 ATS. They have been in a bit of a slide lately as they faced an incredibly brutal schedule lately. And they didn’t embarrass themselves in any of those games and were always competitive. The Suns have faced a slew of Western Conference teams lately. They have been playing well. We think they might take a breather here and not give 100% against an out of conference team that isn’t going to move the needle nationally.
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11-24-21 |
Hornets v. Magic OVER 218.5 |
|
106-99 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 34 m |
Show
|
The Orlando defense is barely even trying lately and they have given up 115 or more in three straight games and five of the last seven. The Hornets have faced a bunch of really good defensive teams lately, but they should be able to put up a massive number here, and getting over 120 for them seems likely to us, so the Magic won’t need to score much even in a blowout. Four of five meetings have gone over the posted total, and the Hornets have scored 120 or more in both of the last two meetings. Despite their poor offense, Orlando is 10-8 to the over, meaning the oddsmakers are posting too low totals for them on a regular basis.
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11-24-21 |
Wisconsin v. St. Mary's +2.5 |
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61-55 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 2 m |
Show
|
7 Unit Play. Take #762 Saint Mary’s (CA) over Wisconsin (5p.m., Wednesday, November 24 ESPN) The Gaels are the most experienced team in the country and expect him to win the Maui Invitational today in Las Vegas. Wisconsin played over the heads yesterday and I do not believe they can rise to that level again on Wednesday. Saint Mary’s is a better version of Wisconsin especially shooting the basketball, as both teams like to slow the pace down and get the best shot late in the shot clock that they can get. Wisconsin is 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS win in their previous game.
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11-24-21 |
VCU v. Syracuse -4.5 |
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67-55 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 1 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #748 Syracuse over VCU (5p.m., Wednesday, November 24 ESPN2) VCU is not the same team we think of in past years. This team really has trouble scoring and playing in a conference room against a veteran zone team should not help those stats. VCU is 6-13 ATS int ehir last 19 games as an underdog. Syracuse is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games.
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11-23-21 |
Lakers v. Knicks UNDER 214 |
Top |
100-106 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 16 m |
Show
|
The Lakers need any win they can get right now and they didn’t give themselves the best chance to get that win tonight with LeBron James getting suspended. He just came back into the lineup, and the Lakers really needed him. We think the Knicks will dominate this one. They are back to playing their brand of defense that we have gotten used to. Their last seven games have gone under as a result. Their offense hasn’t been dynamic enough to put up a big number here, but their defense has been good enough to contain the Lakers offense.
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11-23-21 |
Wisconsin +7.5 v. Houston |
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65-63 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 53 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #655 Wisconsin over Houston (5p.m., Tuesday, November 23 ESPN) This line is too high for a game with a total this low. Houston is the better team, but Wisconsin has experience and should be able to take this game down to the wire. Both teams beat bad teams on Monday and if Wisconsin can shoot it like they did the last 30 minutes they should have a chance to win this game. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
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11-22-21 |
Magic +13 v. Bucks |
Top |
92-123 |
Loss |
-103 |
8 h 37 m |
Show
|
These teams played Saturday, same venue, and the Bucks won by only 9. Milwaukee is not in playoff form right now, but they keep getting lined by the oddsmakers like they are. The Bucks haven’t covered a spread in five games. They are 1-7 ATS at home. The Magic aren’t a very good team. But this is a revenge spot against a familiar opponent where they just played and kept the game within punching distance. We think there’s a great chance this game is even closer than the Saturday game.
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11-22-21 |
Texas A&M v. Wisconsin -2.5 |
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58-69 |
Win
|
100 |
2 h 38 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #850 Wisconsin -2.5 over Texas A&M (2p.m., Monday, November 22 ESPN2) Wisconsin’s best player should be back for this game, as Johnny Davis is expected to play. Texas A&M has not played anyone this season and I do not seem them being an NCAA Tournament team come March. Buzz Williams is still rebuilding, and they struggled to put away bad teams in their first two games. The Aggies are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games. The Badgers are 10-3 ATS (2 push) in their last 15 games following a loss in their previous game. Best of Luck -Doc’s Sports
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11-21-21 |
Lakers -7 v. Pistons |
Top |
121-116 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 37 m |
Show
|
We think that this is a good spot for the Lakers to get back on track, on the road vs. a bad team. Going against the Lakers this season has been very profitable as they are bad ATS. But Detroit has been just about as bad. The difference is that the Lakers lines are shaded, while the Pistons lines have been generous. LeBron has had a game back to get his footing, and this team needs a big win bad. We think they get it tonight.
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11-21-21 |
Tennessee v. North Carolina +3 |
|
89-72 |
Loss |
-109 |
4 h 36 m |
Show
|
6 Unit Play. Take #742 North Carolina Tar Heels over Tennessee Volunteers (3:30p.m., Sunday, November 21 ESPN) Tennessee will play better today against North Carolina, but I just do not like this game whatsoever. They are not a great shooting team and Rick Barnes is not a coach a trust to win big games at neutral sites. North Carolina returns a ton of talent from last season and even without Leaky Black and I believe that they will win this game straight-up. If North Carolina shoots and scores like they did yesterday I believe that will be enough to beat an overrated Tennessee team. The Volunteers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games. The Tar Heels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss in their previous game. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
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11-20-21 |
Michigan v. UNLV UNDER 135.5 |
|
74-61 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 27 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #889 Under 135.5 in Michigan vs UNLV (12:30a.m., Saturday, November 20 ESPN2) We will side with the under, as Michigan will likely bounce back after a bad home loss to Seton Hall this week. Michigan has gone under the posted total in 15 of their last 22 neutral site games. UNLV has gone under the posted total in 7 of their last 10 neutral site games when they are an underdog. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
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11-19-21 |
Mavs v. Suns -8.5 |
|
104-112 |
Loss |
-102 |
9 h 20 m |
Show
|
These teams played Wednesday, same venue, and the Suns won but didn’t cover. We will go with the Zig Zag theory here, which will be useful this season with the quirky scheduling. The team that covers the first game normally doesn’t in the next, and we think Dallas is in trouble until Luka gets back as he is truly one of the top MVP candidates yearly because he is probably the most important player in the league to his team. They put up a fight Wednesday, but we don’t see it happening again tonight.
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11-19-21 |
Clippers v. Pelicans UNDER 214.5 |
|
81-94 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 20 m |
Show
|
New Orleans is 11-4-1 to the under this season. The under is a trend league wide, and New Orleans is a perfect example. The oddsmakers have been setting the lines very high, and teams like the Pelicans struggle on offense on a regular basis. The Clippers are one of the better defensive teams in the NBA, and they are on a B2B so their offense might be a little flat. We see them winning this one in a low scoring game.
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11-19-21 |
Thunder +13 v. Bucks |
Top |
89-96 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 21 m |
Show
|
The Bucks have been a poor ATS team to start the season, and especially recently. This team seems to be in a bit of a funk to start the season, and they are no where near championship form that we saw over the Summer. But they are being lined as such. The Thunder are becoming a good ATS underdog. They have cashed six of eight tickets. They are gelling well as a young team and playing solid team basketball. They are healthy here and should bring their A Game against the champs to keep this one within double digits.
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11-19-21 |
Lakers v. Celtics -1.5 |
|
108-130 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 51 m |
Show
|
This line is short because LeBron James should be back in the lineup. But they weren’t very good before he left with injury, and we doubt he will be in 100% game shape if he does enter the lineup tonight. Bet this ASAP as if he is ruled out, the line will rise a bit. The Lakers are one of the worst ATS teams year after year as they are given too much respect by oddsmakers and bettors. Boston is always one of the best ATS teams, and they will give their rival their best shot tonight, LeBron or no LeBron.
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11-19-21 |
Pacers v. Hornets UNDER 216 |
|
118-121 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 21 m |
Show
|
The Hornets are playing better defense and they have cashed under tickets in four straight games. We don’t think the oddsmakers have adjusted enough. Their defense has been real good while their offense isn’t putting up the numbers they did at the start of the season. Indiana has gone under in seven of eight, and this is not a dynamic offensive team. We see a game where the defenses will tighten up in a close game in the fourth, and as long as no OT we should cash this comfortably.
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11-19-21 |
St Bonaventure -3 v. Clemson |
|
68-65 |
Push |
0 |
2 h 25 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #861 St Bonaventure -3.5 over Clemson (2:30p.m., Friday, November 19 ESPN2) The Bonnies got off to a slow start yesterday but turned things around in the second half. Look for that to carryover into this game against a Clemson team that has not been tested this season. The Bonnies are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 neutral site games.
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11-19-21 |
Bradley +13.5 v. Colorado State |
|
60-66 |
Win
|
100 |
1 h 56 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #875 Bradley +13.5 over Colorado State (1p.m., Friday, November 19) Bradley only seems to show up in the conference tournament but this is a lot of points to be giving. Not sure how good Colorado State is with their weak schedule. Look for Bradley to slow the pace and keep this game in single digits.
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11-18-21 |
76ers +7.5 v. Nuggets |
|
103-89 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 26 m |
Show
|
Philly is 0-5 SU and ATS in their last five. But we just think this is too many points. The Sixers are dealing with a lot of injuries. But so is Denver as some of their key players are out as well. The Sixers have played a lot of close games during this losing streak but they were blown out and embarrassed last time out, losing to the Jazz by 35. This is a winnable game for them and we expect a much more focused effort and we think they will challenge for the win here.
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11-18-21 |
Clippers v. Grizzlies -105 |
|
108-120 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 26 m |
Show
|
The Clippers have good depth but a lot of that depth won’t see the floor tonight as this team is dealing with a variety of injuries. But it doesn’t really affect the spread with no big names. The Grizzlies were in a slump but they had that Get Right game against Houston and they looked really good in a 30+-point blowout. We think that momentum carries over to this game, and the Clippers have a real tough week of their schedule this week, and we don’t see it going well with a myriad of players sidelined.
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11-18-21 |
Warriors -9.5 v. Cavs |
|
104-89 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 57 m |
Show
|
The Warriors faced their first major road test against Brooklyn and dominated without really breaking a sweat. This seems like a team on a mission, and they are facing a banged up Cavs team that is on a back-to-back after putting up a good fight against that same Nets team last night but losing by 10. That was a conference game and now on a B2B and very thin roster we doubt they play better than they did last night and against a hotter team tonight.
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11-18-21 |
Marquette v. Ole Miss -3.5 |
Top |
78-72 |
Loss |
-105 |
20 h 11 m |
Show
|
10 Unit Play. Take #760 Ole Miss over Marquette (7p.m., Thursday, November 17 ESPN2) The Golden Eagles are sky high coming off a victory at home against Illinois, who was without Kofi Cockburn. Watching that game on tv, I saw a poorly officiated game that greatly favored Marquette down stretch. That will not happen in this game and karma will likely strike back at them. Marquette is in a major rebuild under Shaka Smart and they struggled to put away SIUE and New Hampshire in their first two games. Ole Miss returns 4 starters from last season and should challenge for an NCAA Tournament big come March. They have not played anyone this year but will win this game by double-digits. Marquette is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games. Ole Miss is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against teams with a winning record.
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11-17-21 |
Rockets v. Thunder -2.5 |
|
89-101 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 14 m |
Show
|
These are two lousy teams. But they are a different level of bad. The Thunder are building something, while the Rockets seem hopeless right now and are unable to win a game. And despite some generous lines from the oddsmakers, they have not been covering, either. The Thunder aren’t too far removed from a four-game winning streak, and they have covered in five of their last seven. They are a much better defensive team than the Rockets, and we think that will be the difference.
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11-17-21 |
Magic v. Knicks UNDER 209 |
|
104-98 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 45 m |
Show
|
The Knicks started off the season with some high scoring games, and the best defense from last season didn’t look up to snuff. But they have settled in lately, and their last four games (and six of seven) have gone under the posted total. This looks like another one that should be real low scoring. The Knicks have ramped up the defense during this under streak, and the Magic are one of the worst offensive teams in the league. And Orlando upset the Knicks earlier in the season so we think New York will lock down defensively tonight.
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11-17-21 |
Cavs +9.5 v. Nets |
|
99-109 |
Loss |
-100 |
7 h 45 m |
Show
|
The Cavs have some injuries tonight, but the Nets are on a back-to-back after a beatdown by Golden State last night, and we don’t see them playing well enough to win by double digits. The Cavs are 10-5 ATS this season ad flying way under the radar. They are playing excellent team basketball and solid defense, and we think they will bring that same mentality to the floor regardless of who suits up tonight. The Nets are only 7-8 ATS this season.
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11-17-21 |
Lakers +9 v. Bucks |
Top |
102-109 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 44 m |
Show
|
The Lakers have been bad, but we think this is too many points. The Bucks aren’t exactly in mid season form. They are 6-8 ATS on the season. They have covered only three of their last 10. The Lakers need a win badly, and we think they will play hard against the Bucks. They probably have to feel a bit disrespected also since this is their biggest line as an underdog in a while. Plus, knowing that LeBron is coming back soon might give this team a jolt.
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11-17-21 |
Wizards v. Hornets UNDER 220.5 |
|
87-97 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 15 m |
Show
|
Charlotte started the season off as a hot over team but it has gone the other way lately as their last three games have gone under the posted total. The Hornets have been playing solid defense lately, and their offense has not been putting up big numbers like the start of the season. The Wizards have gone under in six straight. They have been playing as good of defense as anyone in the league lately, holding all of their last 5 opponents to 100 or less.
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11-16-21 |
Warriors v. Nets -3 |
Top |
117-99 |
Loss |
-109 |
7 h 49 m |
Show
|
Both teams are hot, but we think the Warriors record and recent results can be taken with a grain of salt. This team has had one of the easiest schedules in the NBA and it has been very home heavy as well. This is only their third road games outside of the state of California. They are facing their toughest opponent of the season, on the road, and we think this spread is short tonight. Might the Warriors be as good as their record indicates? Possibly. They certainly have some talent on the court. But we will have to see how they perform consistently on the road where things are a lot tougher in the NBA. We think there’s a great chance Brooklyn wins this one by 7+.
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11-16-21 |
Wright State v. Purdue UNDER 149 |
|
52-96 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 27 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #617 Under 149 in Wright State @ Purdue (7p.m., Tuesday, November 16 BTN) Purdue is a physical team and I believe the Raiders will have trouble scoring points against the No. 6 team in the country tonight at Mackey Arena. Purdue has gone under the posted total in 7 of their last 10 games following a win in their previous game. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports
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11-15-21 |
Southern Utah v. St. Mary's UNDER 139 |
|
51-70 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 46 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #848 Under 139.5 in Southern Utah @ Saint Mary's (10p.m., Monday, November 15) Southern Utah is a over team and Saint Mary's is an under team. We expect Saint Mary's to be able to control the pace since they are playing at home in a small high school type of gym. Saint Mary's has gone under the posted total in 6 of their last 8 games overall.
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11-15-21 |
Providence v. Wisconsin -5.5 |
|
63-58 |
Loss |
-105 |
8 h 45 m |
Show
|
5 Unit Play. Take #834 Wisconsin -5.5 over Providence (9p.m., Monday, November 15 FS1) Wisconsin will be better than people think in 2021 and they have a veteran team that will be a tough team to beat at the Kohl Center. Providence returns experience as well but they did lose David Duke and that will be tough to overcome. Wisconsin got rid of a bunch of overrated seniors last year and this should be a much more together group that plays well off of each other. The Friars are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win in their previous game.
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11-15-21 |
Celtics -2 v. Cavs |
|
98-92 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 41 m |
Show
|
These teams played on Friday and the Cavs won a close one. Both squads were on a back-to-back so that was a boon for Cleveland as they were at home. Not only is it tough to beat a team twice in a three-day span, but with no B2B situation we give the edge to the better team, and that’s Boston. We have used the Cavs a lot lately with success but this is a good spot to go against them as the Celtics get revenge tonight.
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11-15-21 |
Illinois v. Marquette +8.5 |
|
66-67 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 45 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #812 Marquette +8 over Illinois (7p.m., Monday, November 15 FS1) Kofi Cockburn is still out for this game and thus I see it going down to the wire. Marquette is in a rebuild under Shaka Smart but they are always a tough out at home and tonight should be no different. 76% of the money is on Marquette and this is a statement game for the new coach.
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11-13-21 |
Wolves v. Clippers -6.5 |
Top |
102-129 |
Win
|
100 |
31 h 47 m |
Show
|
Bad spot here for the road team against the surging Clippers. LA is well rested with Friday off, while the Timberwolves are coming in on a back-to-back after playing the Lakers on Friday in a game they probably wanted more than this one. This is the first back-to-back of the season for Minnesota, and it’s a game we don’t see going well for them. These teams have already played twice and the Clippers dominated both matchups.
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11-13-21 |
Texas v. Gonzaga -7 |
|
74-86 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 45 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #664 Gonzaga -7 over Texas (10:30p.m., Saturday, November 13 ESPN2) Gonzaga is always a tough out at the Kennel and I just do not feel Texas with a new coach is ready to be competitive in this environment. Mark Few is back on the sidelines for Gonzaga tonight and this team is loaded again with talent. Texas is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played on Saturday.
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11-13-21 |
Celtics v. Cavs +2.5 |
|
89-91 |
Win
|
100 |
28 h 18 m |
Show
|
Both teams are coming in on a back-to-back, but Cleveland has a major edge here since they are at home. This team has been one of the best bets in the NBA this season and they are still flying way under the public betting radar. We think they are being undervalued again here on Saturday night, and this line has some nice value.
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11-13-21 |
Georgia v. Cincinnati -9.5 |
|
68-73 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 18 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #638 Cincinnati -9.5 over Georgia (7p.m., Saturday, November 13 ESPN+) The Tom Crean tenure at Georgia has not gone as planned and I do not see him being able to turn things around anytime soon. Cincinnati has a new coach in Wes Miller and he has a much better chance to be successful. Georgia is predicted to finish last in the SEC and I see them losing this game by double digits. Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
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11-13-21 |
Delaware -2.5 v. Siena |
|
83-63 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 17 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #643 Delaware -2.5 over Siena (7p.m., Saturday, November 13 ESPN3) Both teams are coming off blowout losses but look for the Blue Hens to get back on track tonight in upstate New York. Delaware returns all five starters from last season and they should finish in the top half of the CAA come March. Siena lost 4 starters from last season and they should finish in the bottom half of the league. Sienna is 1-6 ATS (1 push) in their last 8 games overall.
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11-12-21 |
Wolves +3.5 v. Lakers |
|
107-83 |
Win
|
100 |
29 h 58 m |
Show
|
The Lakers have won two straight, both in OT, but in both games the opponent kind of beat themselves instead of the Lakers playing great. This is just not a good team right now. But this squad always gets the benefit of the doubt from the oddsmakers as they are the most popular betting team in the NBA every year based on their popularity. Especially after a couple wins. And they are always one of the worst ATS teams every year. We think they are overvalued again here tonight.
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11-12-21 |
Suns v. Grizzlies |
|
119-94 |
Loss |
-110 |
26 h 28 m |
Show
|
The Suns have a nice record so far, but we still believe they are overrated. Their path to the NBA Finals last season was paved in gold. And they have played a super home heavy schedule so far this season. The Lakers are not good to start this season. They got blown out at Portland. And they scored a slim road win at Sacramento. The Suns overall have been racking up wins against an easy schedule that has kept them in the overrated category in our eyes. But we think this is a very tough road contest for them and we expect a comfortable win from the home team.
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11-12-21 |
Pistons v. Cavs -5 |
|
78-98 |
Win
|
100 |
26 h 59 m |
Show
|
Just going with the hot team here as the Cavs have been one of the best bets in the NBA this season. And they are 9-1 ATS in their last 10. They are very quietly getting the job done playing great team basketball, and without star players they are staying off the public radar. Cleveland has covered in five of the last six meetings between these clubs, and we think this line is more than fair tonight.
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11-12-21 |
Bucks v. Celtics +2 |
|
113-122 |
Win
|
100 |
26 h 59 m |
Show
|
We really like the way Boston has been playing lately. They have showed us that they are probably a different team than last season, and a change of leadership has probably done this team well. They have won three of four and have covered four straight. This team has always gotten up for big games, and we feel that will be the case again on Friday night. The Celtics always seem to play well against the Bucks and they have covered in five of the last six meetings. We see them bringing their A Game here tonight.
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11-12-21 |
Knicks -1 v. Hornets |
|
96-104 |
Loss |
-110 |
25 h 29 m |
Show
|
In Thibs We Trust. Tom Thibodeau is one of the better coaches in the NBA, and on Wednesday he benched his starters for the entire fourth quarter to send a message. We anticipate they will respond here with an excellent performance against a Hornets team that is struggling after having lost five of their last six after a hot start to the season. The Knicks have been very good on the road this season as they are 5-1 away from MSG. We expect an inspired performance from the road team in this one.
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11-12-21 |
Fordham v. Manhattan OVER 132.5 |
|
60-66 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 15 m |
Show
|
4 Unit Play. Take #818 Over in Fordham @ Manhattan (7p.m., Friday, November 12 ESPN3) Both teams are coming off wins and if they reach their total from game one we should easily collect in this game. The Rams have gone over the posted total in 8 of their last 10 games played on Fridays. The Jaspers have gone over the posted total in 6 of their last 8 games.
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11-11-21 |
Heat v. Clippers -4 |
|
109-112 |
Loss |
-109 |
11 h 34 m |
Show
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This would have been a bigger play but the Heat went to OT last night against the Lakers and the odds moved after that. We still think the Clippers take care of business. After a slow start, the Clippers seem to be gelling well and they have won five straight. They have covered in four straight. They will face a tired Miami team that is 0-5 in their last five matchups against the Clippers.
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11-11-21 |
Pacers +10 v. Jazz |
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111-100 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 4 m |
Show
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Utah has been playing very well this season and is among the top teams in the league so far. But we don’t think this matchup will really move the needle for them and this is too many points for an out of conference game they won’t be very interested in. Indiana has been playing excellent defense lately, and as a result their last four games have all gone under the posted total. We think both teams will play strong defense here, and we expect a low total, making the points for the underdog all the more valuable.
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11-11-21 |
Pacers v. Jazz UNDER 216 |
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111-100 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 4 m |
Show
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Utah has been playing very well this season and is among the top teams in the league so far. But we don’t think this matchup will really move the needle for them and this is too many points for an out of conference game they won’t be very interested in. Indiana has been playing excellent defense lately, and as a result their last four games have all gone under the posted total. We think both teams will play strong defense here, and we expect a low total, making the points for the underdog all the more valuable.
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11-10-21 |
Hornets v. Grizzlies OVER 228.5 |
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118-108 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 21 m |
Show
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These are the two worst defensive teams in the NBA for points allowed this season. The Hornets have the No. 2 offense in the NBA, and Memphis has the No. 11 offense. We think this one will be a barnburner on Wednesday night, and we expect a competitive game where both squads will get their points. Memphis has played in some lower scoring games lately, and that has caused the bookies to adjust this number. But six of the last eight meetings have gone over the total, and we expect this one to go that way as well.
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11-10-21 |
North Florida v. Texas A&M -16 |
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46-64 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 45 m |
Show
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4 Unit Play. Take #301210 Texas A&M over North Florida (8p.m., Wednesday, November 10 ESPN+ ) Year 3 of the Buzz Williams era gets underway on Wednesday at Reed Arena. It has been less than impressive thus far but Williams seems to win at every stop that he lands. Look for a big showing from Quenton Jackson tonight as the Aggies will win this game by double-digits. North Florida is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
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11-10-21 |
Bucks v. Knicks UNDER 215.5 |
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112-100 |
Win
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100 |
23 h 51 m |
Show
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The Knicks have been an over team for most of the start of the season as they have not played great defense and they have been saddled with some low totals. But three of their last four games have gone under with a couple solid defensive efforts. Milwaukee has been a big time under team so far. The under is 8-2 for them this season, and that is in part because of offensive inconsistency. We think the Knicks will amp up the defense against the NBA champs and we think this total is 4-5 points too high. This series has a strong history for the under in NY as 12 of the last 17 meetings have gone under the posted total.
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11-10-21 |
Wizards v. Cavs +4 |
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97-94 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 21 m |
Show
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Cleveland has been playing as well as any team in the NBA lately and they should be PK here if not a small favorite. We think this game is a coin flip, so getting this many points provides nice value. The Cavs have won four straight and covered in five straight games. At 8-3 ATS they have even been a slightly better bet than the Wizards (7-3 ATS). But the Wizards have had a home-heavy schedule thus far and they are only 2-2 ATS on the road. Cleveland is playing great team basketball right now, and we believe they have a great chance at the outright win here.
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11-09-21 |
Blazers v. Clippers -3 |
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109-117 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 39 m |
Show
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Two teams that have been bad ATS, but the Clippers are trending up and they have won four straight and covered in their last three games. This team is used to slow starts as evidenced by their playoff performance last season, but this team is starting to gel together and they have been playing well lately on both sides of the ball. Portland has dropped four of their last five games ATS. And they are 0-5 ATS in their last five visits to play the Clippers.
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11-09-21 |
IUPU-Indianapolis v. Butler -25 |
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47-56 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 5 m |
Show
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5 Unit Play. Take #612 Butler -25 over IUPUI (6:45p.m., Tuesday, November 19) Butler returns all five starters from last season and look for them to challenge for an NCAA Tournament bid come March. The Bulldogs once again have a strong defense and if they can make some shots from the field, they will win this game by 30+ points. The Jaguars are rebuilding and are predicted to finish last in the Horizon Conference. Butler needs a big year and it starts tonight with a dominating win.
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11-08-21 |
Hornets v. Lakers -1.5 |
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123-126 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 10 m |
Show
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Even though we aren’t sure who the Lakers will suit up tonight, this seems like a good situational spot to take them laying the small number. The Hornets are coming in on a back-to-back after a loss here to the Clippers last night. They really trailed off at the end of that game and looked tired. We think this will be a tough B2B for them. They are 0-4 SU and ATS the last four, and they lost the last three by 10+. We rarely take the Lakers but we think this is a good spot for them to get back on track and they are in desperate need of a win so they need to bring their A Game against a tired team.
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11-07-21 |
Cavs +7.5 v. Knicks |
|
126-109 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 42 m |
Show
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Cleveland has covered four straight and they are 7-3 ATS on the season. This team is still not getting any respect from the oddsmakers, and they are playing great team basketball right now and staying off the public betting radar at the same time. The Knicks are off to a slow start. They have lost two of three and have covered in only one of their last four games. Their defense isn’t playing anywhere near as good as they did last season. We expect a close game here. The Cavs defense has been much better than the Knicks thus far.
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11-05-21 |
Clippers v. Wolves OVER 215.5 |
|
104-84 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 50 m |
Show
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The Clippers broke out of their offensive slump last time out against this same team, in this same arena, by scoring 126 points on 50 percent shooting from the field. We think this will be a harbinger of things to come for LA, and they should be able to rack up some points tonight even though Minnesota will likely make some adjustments. But the oddsmakers haven’t made a very big adjustment to this total even though the game on Wednesday went above 240. We think this will be a close game and we see both teams getting their points. The over is 12-2 in the last 14 meetings in Minnesota and 10-4 in the last 14 meetings overall.
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11-04-21 |
Thunder +13 v. Lakers |
|
107-104 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 27 m |
Show
|
The Thunder just beat the Lakers last week in OKC. Revenge is an overrated angle in NBA handicapping, and for sure the Lakers are trying to gel as a team and work on their issues rather than get revenge against the big bad Thunder. While OKC isn’t a good team, they have covered in three of their last four games, and they are playing beyond the oddsmakers expectations. The Lakers are always overvalued by the oddsmakers and they are 2-6 ATS on the season, and they will likely be one of the worst ATS teams in the NBA as they often are.
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11-04-21 |
Jazz v. Hawks UNDER 221 |
|
116-98 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 27 m |
Show
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Utah is a Top 5 defensive team, and they have given up around 100 points per game this season. They are catching the Hawks on a back-to-back after a big game vs. Brooklyn on Wednesday. We just don’t see Atlanta doing much on offense here, and this total seems a tad high. The under is 4-0 in the Jazz last four road games and 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these teams.
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11-04-21 |
76ers v. Pistons +5 |
|
109-98 |
Loss |
-104 |
7 h 58 m |
Show
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Philly is shorthanded tonight with some key players injured or ill, not to mention the Simmons situation, which continues to be a distraction. They are also coming in on a back-to-back and playing their third game in four nights while the Pistons had the night off on Wednesday. Detroit has a great chance to win this outright. They are coming off two blowout losses, so there will be some urgency here. These teams played last week and the Pistons hung tough most of the game on the road, earned the cover, and should play better here at home.
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11-03-21 |
Pelicans v. Kings -4.5 |
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99-112 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 46 m |
Show
|
1-Unit Play #520 Take Sacramento -5 over New Orleans (10 p.m. EST, Wednesday Nov 3) These teams played recently and the Kings won on the road. Enough time has passed to not make this a revenge situation and we see Sacramento playing well here in front of the home crowd. They had a real tough road trip recently, and this is a good spot for them to get on the right track and get their first home win of the season against an overmatched opponent.
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11-03-21 |
Clippers v. Wolves UNDER 213 |
|
126-115 |
Loss |
-111 |
8 h 46 m |
Show
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3-Unit Play #515 Take LA Clippers/Minnesota UNDER 212.5 (8 p.m. EST, Wednesday Nov 3) The Clippers are banged up to start the season. They have no chemistry whatsoever and anyone not named Paul George hasn’t been contributing. Both of these defenses have been playing pretty good but the offenses have been struggling. These teams are a combined 11-1 to the under this season and we don’t see either team breaking out on the offensive end tonight.
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11-03-21 |
Hawks v. Nets OVER 220 |
|
108-117 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 16 m |
Show
|
3-Unit Play #511 Take Atlanta/Brooklyn OVER 220 (7:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday Nov 3) Atlanta has given up a lot of points on defense lately, and we see that continuing here tonight against the Nets. Brooklyn is 7-0 for the under this season, but the oddsmakers have overadjusted this number. Brooklyn looked real good on offense last time out against Detroit, and we think that positive momentum will continue here. The over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
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11-03-21 |
Blazers -5 v. Cavs |
|
104-107 |
Loss |
-108 |
7 h 47 m |
Show
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3-Unit Play #501 Take Portland -4.5 over Cleveland (7 p.m. EST, Wednesday Nov 3) Portland hasn’t had a great start to the season and they are winless on the road, but this is a good spot for them to change that. They have had a very tough schedule to start the season. This is by far their easiest game of the season so far, and we think this line is more than fair. This is Cleveland’s first game home after a long road trip, and those first games back can be tricky for the home team. We see Portland winning by 7+ here.
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11-03-21 |
Celtics -6.5 v. Magic |
|
92-79 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 47 m |
Show
|
2-Unit Play #503 Take Boston -6.5 over Orlando (7 p.m. EST, Wednesday Nov 3) Boston has had a very tough schedule and they have had some OT games and they are better than their record might indicate. They are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Bulls where they were in command most of the game. We think this is a good spot for them to bounce back and get on the winning track. Orlando is a bad team and they have covered only two games despite some generous lines from the oddsmakers.
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11-02-21 |
Rockets +10.5 v. Lakers |
|
117-119 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 57 m |
Show
|
These teams met on Sunday, in the same building, and the Rockets lost by 10. Normally the oddsmakers would make the odds less attractive for the losing team in a revenge spot like this, but this is the Lakers we are talking about, and they always get shaded by the oddsmakers. The Rockets should bring their best effort tonight against a familiar foe, and we think they can keep this game close.
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11-02-21 |
Kings v. Jazz UNDER 222.5 |
|
113-119 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 27 m |
Show
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These teams are a combined 2-9-1 for the under so far this season, and this total looks too high as well. Utah is allowing only 98 PPG so far this season, and we don’t see the Kings putting up a big score on offense. They put up 99 points last time out against Dallas, and we feel we might see another similar performance here tonight. This total looks about 4-5 points too high to us.
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11-02-21 |
Bucks -4 v. Pistons |
|
117-89 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 28 m |
Show
|
The Bucks have had a slow start to the season. They are 3-4 and have lost three straight. This is a get right game for them against the sorry Pistons, and the line is right with them laying a fair number on the road. Milwaukee is 11-2-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings, and they normally dominate the Pistons. Detroit is working a lot of things out with their rebuild right now, and Milwaukee should dominate here and hold the Pistons to a real low score.
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11-01-21 |
Thunder +11.5 v. Clippers |
|
94-99 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 40 m |
Show
|
There is no way the Clippers should be laying double digits to any team in the NBA right now. This team has looked all out of sorts to start the season, and Paul George has been pretty much the only positive on this team thus far. Could this be a get right game for the home team? Maybe. We just don’t see a blowout here and think the Clippers would be happy with a 6-8 point win.
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11-01-21 |
Cavs v. Hornets -5 |
|
113-110 |
Loss |
-100 |
7 h 10 m |
Show
|
Just love the way the Hornets are playing this season and this team is 5-2 ATS and coming off a home blowout of Portland. Sometimes it all boils down to confidence in the NBA, and the Hornets are playing with a lot of it right now. The Hornets have the No. 1 offense at this point in the NBA, and the Cavs have one of the worst. We don’t see their defense slowing down the Charlotte attack, and this spread seems short to us.
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10-31-21 |
Rockets +11 v. Lakers |
|
85-95 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 54 m |
Show
|
Just think that this is too many points for the Lakers to be laying over anyone at this point of the season. They have covered only two times this season, and one of those was an OT cover as they were giving points in San Antonio and barely covered in OT. Their only double digit win was last time out against Cleveland, where they won by 12 at home. They will get Houston’s best shot tonight, and Houston is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 visits to Staples Center.
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10-31-21 |
Jazz v. Bucks UNDER 224.5 |
|
107-95 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 25 m |
Show
|
The under is a combined 8-3 for these teams so far this season. This total is too high as well. Utah is allowing only 99 points per game this season. They haven’t faced any teams as good as Milwaukee, but we have some wiggle room for this inflated total. Both teams are coming in on back-to-backs, so there should be tired legs, and both teams have some injury issues tonight. Just don’t see this game being a track meet, and there is value on the under.
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10-31-21 |
Kings +4.5 v. Mavs |
|
99-105 |
Loss |
-102 |
4 h 55 m |
Show
|
Sacramento have been road warriors this season at 3-0 ATS and SU. In fact, stretching back to last season they are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games. The Mavs have been overrated by the oddsmakers and have covered only one game thus far this season. They are far from midseason form and are coming off an uninspired effort vs. Denver where they lost by 30+. Sacramento has a long history of success in this series as they are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings in Dallas and 21-6-1 ATS in the last 28 meetings overall.
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10-30-21 |
Raptors v. Pacers -2.5 |
|
97-94 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 17 m |
Show
|
Both teams played last night, but the Pacers are at home here and they have an easier B2B in our opinion. This is also a revenge spot for the home team as they were run out of the building on Wednesday. Toronto has been getting by on defense, but they didn’t play well in that regard on Friday and we don’t expect a better effort here on a back-to-back as energy will be in short supply.
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10-30-21 |
Raptors v. Pacers OVER 211 |
|
97-94 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 17 m |
Show
|
Both teams played last night, but the Pacers are at home here and they have an easier B2B in our opinion. This is also a revenge spot for the home team as they were run out of the building on Wednesday. Toronto has been getting by on defense, but they didn’t play well in that regard on Friday and we don’t expect a better effort here on a back-to-back as energy will be in short supply.
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10-30-21 |
Celtics +2.5 v. Wizards |
|
112-115 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 46 m |
Show
|
We think that this sets up as a nice revenge spot for Boston. These teams played Wednesday, and the Celtics suffered a nine-point loss at home. We think revenge is an overrated handicapping aspect for the NBA, but it does come into play when the teams recently played each other. And that is the case here. And even better for Boston, they have had two says off while the Wizards played a back-to-back on Thursday, so this is their third game in four nights.
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10-29-21 |
Clippers +3 v. Blazers |
|
92-111 |
Loss |
-104 |
10 h 41 m |
Show
|
We like to back a good team after a bad (embarrassing) loss, and this is the case tonight for the Clippers, who played one of their worst games with the current core of players. This team has gotten off to a slow start, but they are better than this and they should give maximum effort tonight after a blowout vs. the Cavs. The Clippers normally bounce back well and they are 5-0 ATS after an ATS loss.
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10-29-21 |
Hornets +5 v. Heat |
|
99-114 |
Loss |
-103 |
7 h 11 m |
Show
|
Charlotte is one of the best surprises of the new season, and this team certainly looks like a playoff team this season. They are 4-1 ATS on the year and they should be 5-0 ATS but they went to OT with Boston as an underdog and lost in the extra frame. The Hornets have some major offensive firepower this season and they stand at No. 1 in the league offensively. We see this one as another close game and we think the underdog has a chance for the outright win.
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10-29-21 |
Magic v. Raptors UNDER 206.5 |
Top |
109-110 |
Loss |
-102 |
7 h 41 m |
Show
|
It’s a bit scary in today’s day and age to go under on a total this low, but if any game had the chance to finish under 200, this is it. These are two of the worst offenses in the league. The Magic have finished under 100 in three of their five games this season. Toronto has done the same in two of their five games. The Magic should have a very tough time reaching the century mark tonight. The Raptors have been playing lights out defense to start the season. Only one of their opponents have scored more than 100 points, and every team they have played is better offensively than the Magic. In the last 10 meetings, Orlando has toped 102 points only once, and they finished under 100 in seven of those matchups. We see them having a tough time reaching 100 tonight, and Toronto doesn’t have a dynamic enough offense to put up a big point total here.
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10-28-21 |
Grizzlies v. Warriors UNDER 229 |
|
104-101 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 50 m |
Show
|
Golden State has been playing pretty good defense to open the season, and that is a reason why they are 3-1 to the under so far this season. We think that they can contain Memphis and keep their offensive output to a respectable level. Sharp bettors knocked this total down several points from the opener. But we think there is still value here. And some heavy trends are in our corner: the under is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings and 4-0 in the last four meetings in the Bay Area.
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10-28-21 |
Spurs +7 v. Mavs |
|
99-104 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 20 m |
Show
|
Even though their records don’t show it, the Spurs have played as well as the Mavs to open the season. We are seeing progress already from San Antonio this season. They have had a very tough schedule to start off but they have been competitive, and we expect them to be competitive tonight in this regional rivalry. The Mavs wins have come against Houston and Toronto, so we don’t think they should be laying this many points this soon. The Mavs haven’t covered in their last five home games.
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10-28-21 |
Jazz v. Rockets UNDER 222 |
|
122-91 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 51 m |
Show
|
These teams are a combined 6-1 for the under thus far this season. Houston has been very bad offensively. Utah has been very good defensively. We don’t see any way that Houston will put up a big total on offense here, and this game has a good chance for a blowout. The under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Houston and 4-1 in the last five meetings overall. Those trends are sustainable.
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10-27-21 |
Cavs v. Clippers -8 |
|
92-79 |
Loss |
-107 |
10 h 16 m |
Show
|
1-Unit Play #548 Take LA Clippers -8 over Cleveland (10:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday Oct 27) This Clippers team has been inconsistent to start off with but we see more games like the blowout against Portland than the rout vs. Memphis in their future. They are on a bit of high alert after losing their first two games, and this season it is all about the regular season and getting a good seed with the hopes of Kawhi returning at some point for a playoff run. They should be able to get a double-digit win against an overmatched opponent that is fat and happy after two consecutive wins.
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10-27-21 |
Lakers v. Thunder +6 |
|
115-123 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 47 m |
Show
|
2-Unit Play #540 Take Oklahoma City +6 over LA Lakers (8 p.m. EST, Wednesday Oct 27) It’s early in the season so back-to-backs normally don’t matter that much. It shouldn’t be much of an issue tonight for OKC, who is young and is at home for both ends of the B2B. For the Lakers, however, this team is old. They are already one of the worst ATS teams in the NBA every season as the oddsmakers shade their lines on a regular basis. But this team is also old and they aren’t built for a rugged schedule. They played OT last night and this will be their third game in four nights. And the Thunder will be gunning for them as every team does every time they play the Lakers.
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10-27-21 |
Pacers v. Raptors |
|
100-118 |
Loss |
-113 |
7 h 18 m |
Show
|
4-Unit Play #533 Take Indiana -1 over Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday Oct 27) We love the Pacers with this short line on Wednesday. Some books even have the Pacers getting a point. The Pacers are 1-3 but they have had a real tough schedule to start off the season. They have looked much better at 1-3 than the Raptors at 1-3. Toronto caught Boston on an off night, but otherwise they have looked horrible and their offense is completely inept to start the season, averaging only round 100 PPG. We had this line at Pacers -4.5, so we love the value here tonight.
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10-27-21 |
Wizards v. Celtics -4 |
|
116-107 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 17 m |
Show
|
2-Unit Play #538 Take Boston -4.5 over Washington (7:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday Oct 27) After a slow start to the season, the Celtics have won and covered their last two games. This team enters the season underrated because of some poor results last season, especially at the betting window, but this team is very talented on the court and they have been one of the best betting teams for years. The Wizards have had a light schedule thus far, but we don’t think they are as good as they were last season. We think this line is short and there is value in the favorite.
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10-27-21 |
Hornets v. Magic OVER 219.5 |
|
120-111 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 49 m |
Show
|
2-Unit Play #529 Take Charlotte/Orlando OVER 220 (7 p.m. EST, Wednesday Oct 27) Orlando is one of the worst offensive teams in the league and they average under 100 per game. But we think they can put up some points tonight. This line tells us this will be a somewhat close game. But we just don’t see the Magic shutting down the Hornets offense, which is averaging 120+ per game. The over is 6-2 in the last eight meetings and 10-4 in the last 14 meetings in Orlando. These teams are a combined 6-2 to the over thus far.
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10-26-21 |
Lakers v. Spurs OVER 222 |
|
125-121 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 43 m |
Show
|
The Lakers have been playing awful defense to open the season and are close to last in the league in that department. They have given up an average of 118 per game thus far. The offense has played pretty well, but it has been the defense that has been the problem. We think San Antonio will get their points tonight in what should be a close game, and we think both teams can get above 110 here. Both teams are trending to the over to start the season, and the over is 6-0 in the Spurs last 6 home games.
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10-25-21 |
Pistons v. Hawks UNDER 213 |
|
104-122 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 12 m |
Show
|
It’s still early in the season, but both of these teams are allowing only around 95 points on defense. Small sample size, but it’s likely these two will be in the Top 10 when the season is over. And the Pistons have been horrible offensively as they haven’t scored more than 88 points in their two games this season. It won’t get any easier against an Atlanta team that is very athletic on the defensive end of the court. Looks like this total is about 6+ points too high.
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10-23-21 |
Grizzlies v. Clippers -4.5 |
|
120-114 |
Loss |
-104 |
10 h 58 m |
Show
|
We liked what we saw from the Clippers in their season opener, a loss at GSW. But they played well and had a chance to win at the end. We think this is a probable Top 4 seed in the West even without Kawhi. This is a very talented team. And they are a bit underrated right now. They don’t want to start off the season 0-2 and they are solidly the better team in this matchup, so we expect them to take care of business in the home opener tonight.
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10-23-21 |
Pistons +8.5 v. Bulls |
|
82-97 |
Loss |
-104 |
7 h 28 m |
Show
|
We always state that revenge is an overrated handicapping factor in the NBA. However, it does come into play when the teams have recently played each other, and that is the case here as these teams played Wednesday in their season opener, a six-point Pistons win. Detroit hung in there all game and barely covered, and we think this will be a close game again. This is the Pistons second game of the season, while the Bulls come in on a back-to-back.
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10-23-21 |
Heat v. Pacers OVER 222.5 |
|
91-102 |
Loss |
-113 |
6 h 29 m |
Show
|
Miami scored 137 in their opener against Milwaukee, so who knows what kind of gaudy number they will put up tonight against Indiana, who has allowed 129 points per game thus far. The Pacers are averaging 128 on offense. They probably won’t get near that tonight because the Heat are a solid defensive team, but we can see both teams getting over 110 and this one should easily go over the total.
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10-22-21 |
Raptors v. Celtics -6.5 |
Top |
115-83 |
Loss |
-105 |
7 h 17 m |
Show
|
Spoiler alert! We will be betting Boston a lot this season. This team has been one of the most dependable betting teams in the NBA for many years before taking a step back last season in what was a very strange season for them. But they reshuffled the administration decks and we expect a much stronger effort from them this season. Toronto really looked bad in their first game and they managed only 83 points against Washington. They face a much stronger defense tonight.
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10-22-21 |
Knicks v. Magic UNDER 213 |
|
121-96 |
Loss |
-107 |
7 h 48 m |
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The Knicks weren’t their usually dominant defensive selves in the opener against Boston. But there isn’t much doubt that this team will be a Top 5 defense by the end of the season, and most likely No. 1. We expect a much better effort on that side of the ball here. Orlando is probably a strong defensive team this season. And they better use that defense, because we expect their offense to be among the worst in the league. And they failed to reach the century mark in their opener and probably won’t here, either.
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10-22-21 |
Pacers v. Wizards OVER 227.5 |
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134-135 |
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100 |
7 h 48 m |
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Washington struggled on offense in the first game of the season, scoring only 98 against Toronto. They should have a much better time tonight on the offensive end. This team showed they can put up some high scores in the preseason, and the pace here should be fluid. Indiana showed in Game 1 they can score and their defense is suspect. The over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in the nation’s capital.
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10-21-21 |
Clippers v. Warriors -3 |
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113-115 |
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9 h 27 m |
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The Warriors were very impressive on Opening Night as they beat the Lakers handily on the road, and now they face the other NBA title contender from the city of Los Angeles, and this time in their home opener. The Clippers have had their number lately, but we expect this one to go the other way. Kawhi Leonard is out, of course, until March at the earliest. So they will have to make due without him, and it might take some time for this team to get on the same page. Their depth will take a hit tonight as Batum and Ibaka are out tonight, as well as some role players. This game is a divisional and regional rivalry, and the crowd should be pumped tonight. We just see the Warriors winning this one comfortably as we see them being really good this year and they have a more stable team right now while LAC is a work in progress with rotations and roster and such.
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10-20-21 |
Celtics v. Knicks UNDER 216.5 |
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134-138 |
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7 h 6 m |
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The Celtics have a new coach and we expect he will bring a new attitude to this team, who should have a much better season with some reshuffling of the front office and coaching staff. This team has all the talent to be one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, and the Knicks are already there as they were by far the best defensive team last year. We expect that defensive intensity to continue this season, and in this rivalry opening game we expect both teams to give it all on the defensive side of the ball against a total that looks a few points too high.
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