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05-18-22 | Mavs +5 v. Warriors | 87-112 | Loss | -110 | 34 h 53 m | Show | |
DMACK'S MAVS/WARRIORS NBA GAME ONE SUPER PLAY The pundits say that taking the Mavs here is the sexy thing to do here. It's probably the smart thing as well. We saw a short-handed Grizz team give Golden State fits, especially at home. The Mavs are similar in many ways excepts for young guys they have experienced veteran role guys that know what they need to do. Steph and Luka will get their but Dallas is bigger, plays better defense, and deeper. Mavs size is also a BIG factor. Grab the points. |
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05-15-22 | Mavs +6.5 v. Suns | 123-90 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
DMACK'S MAVS/SUNS GAME SEVEN SUPER PLAY winner is on the Dallas Mavericks The home team has won all six games and these games have not been particularly competitive. Game Seven's in the NBA have been as a rule low scoring but not willing to pull the trigger on the Under here. Dallas at their best can not only keep this close but win straight up. Dallas in many respects brought in some pretty good support players to put around Luka and their are getting close. See this game coming down to final 60 seconds and the six and a hook are impossible to ignore. Dallas straight up. |
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05-13-22 | Celtics v. Bucks -1.5 | 108-95 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
DMACK'S FRI CELTICS/BUCKS SLAM DUNK winner is on the Milwaukee Bucks We've seen throughout the playoffs how teams regret not having finish games when they have the opportunity. Two back, the Bucks blew a nine point lead to start the fourth quarter ... the Celtics returned the favor in Game Five. The Champs are home and really had Game Four in hand except for a career game by Al Horford and Boston's unconscious 83% from the field and 43 fourth quarter points. Milwaukee closes this out tonight. |
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05-09-22 | Celtics v. Bucks | 116-108 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 44 m | Show | |
DMACK'S CELTICS/BUCKS GAME FOUR SUPER PLAY winner is on the Milwaukee Bucks A lot has been made of the final 30 seconds of Game Three and not the most of the rest of the game that Milwaukee pretty much had in hand. Milwaukee's biggest failure was not slamming the door in the fourth quarter. The Bucks are home and with a win here, can go to Boston to get the clincher. The Milwaukee supporting cast is yet to show it's best. Fear the Deer in Game Four. |
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05-07-22 | Grizzlies +7 v. Warriors | 112-142 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SATURDAY NHL PLAY OF THE DAY is on the Memphis Grizzlies People forget that the Grizz are the two seed in this pairing and got there battling injuries all year. They'll miss Dillon Brooks here via suspension but it's simply next man up for Memphis who haas to be flying high knowing they should be up 2-0 in the series. Golden State is not playing great by any means and with Steph and Klay not shooting well, Grizz have a big chance to win this game straight up. |
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05-06-22 | Heat -3 v. 76ers | 79-99 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 22 m | Show | |
DMACK'S FRIDAY NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Miami Heat Joel Embiid has been ruled out of Game III so on that, just can't help but come right back with Miami who easily won the first two games by 14 and 16 points respectively. Granted, both games were in Miami and we're not so much taking into account margin as we are that the Heat were able to do pretty much anything they wanted. Miami is shooting 50% from the floor for the series and that includes a 9-36 night from downtown in Game One. You have to have the horses and the 76ers clearly don't. |
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05-04-22 | Mavs +6.5 v. Suns | 109-129 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 55 m | Show | |
DMACK'S WEDNESDAY NBA PLAY OF THE Day winner is on the Dallas Mavericks Phoenix bust out of the gate to a 20-point lead in Game One and there was no way back for the Mavs. The Suns shot better than 60% in the first half and may have took it's foot of the pedal but to their credit, the Mavs fought back the entire way and had a wide open look on the final shot of the game to get a back door cover. Expect a much closer game start to finish here. Dallas was 6-0 or 5-0-1 ATS in the six-game Utah series and expecting much better play from the visitors tonight. |
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05-02-22 | Mavs +6 v. Suns | 114-121 | Loss | -110 | 38 h 18 m | Show | |
DMACK'S MON ROUND TWO MAVS/SUNS SUPER PLAY winner is on the Dallas Mavs The Mavs dispatched Utah is six games, playing without Luka in three. Dallas actually dominated the series throughout going either 6-0 or 5-0-1 ATS against the Jazz regardless of who they put on the floor. The Suns actually struggled with the Pelicans at times and you can't be sure that Devin Booker will be 100% here coming off his ding against NOLA. Thinking that Dallas has a big chance to win this game straight up and the extra six points are impossible to ignore. |
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05-01-22 | Bucks v. Celtics -4.5 | 101-89 | Loss | -110 | 32 h 41 m | Show | |
DMACK'S BUCKS/CELTICS ROUND TWO FIRST BLOOD winner is on the Boston Celtics The Celtics were the best team in the NBA after the first of the year and show no signs of slowing down. They'll be doubly tough after weeping the Nets four game but by just a combined 18 points making it the third tightest sweep in NBA history. The Bucks basically had a walk against Chicago and with Kris Middleton expected out another three weeks, the champs have their work cut out for them. Boston 108-96. |
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04-29-22 | Yankees -1.5 v. Royals | 12-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
DMACK'S FRIDAY MLB PLAY OF THE DAY is Yankees on the Run Line The Yanks have won six straight and Cortes rocks a razor sharp 1.13 ERA in his three starts. The Royals are up against it here at 5-10 L15 and send out a starter with an ERA of 14.14 in three starts. Bombers are 8-1 L9 and 6-1 against the Central and figures to win by multiple runs with the big bats. Run line mitigate possible damage from -190 to about even money. |
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04-28-22 | Mavs +1 v. Jazz | 98-96 | Win | 100 | 18 h 26 m | Show | |
DMACK'S THURSDAY NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Dallas Mavs Dallas has pretty much dominated every aspect of the series in all five games. A tiny hiccup in Game Four at Utah as the Mavs worked Luka back into the lineup. Game Five was the blowout at home we all expected. The Mavs have had a season similar to the Celtics ... slow start, third best record after the first of the year. Dallas by 10. |
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04-27-22 | Canadiens v. Rangers -1.5 | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 57 m | Show | |
DMack's Weds NHL Play of the Day is in the NY Rangers Puck Line The Rangers have lost back to back games to Boston and Carolina .... no shame there. Their three games prior were against Detroit (W 4-0), Winnipeg (W 3-0), and the Islanders (W 6-3), three games against better than what they see here by a 13-3 aggregate. The Canadiens are 1-9 L10, on the road, and by playing the Puck Line with mitigate any damage from -375 to + money. No brainer. |
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04-27-22 | Inter Milan -0.5 v. Bologna | 1-2 | Loss | -119 | 58 h 30 m | Show | |
DMACK's ITALIAN SERIE A GAME OF THE WEEK winner is INTER MILAN Analysis to follow |
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04-26-22 | Wolves v. Grizzlies -5.5 | 109-111 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
DMACK'S NBA PLAY OF THE DAY WINNER is the Memphis Grizzlies Anthony Edwards is a star and has put the Wolves on his back in this series. Two good games and two stinkers for KAT and this is a big game for his psyche. The Grizz are good, young, and deep and to be 2-2 at this point is probably as good as can be expected at this point. The Grizz have been down for a long long time. Memphis did it this year with everyone contributing and a next man up mentality. Thinking this is where Ja shines and the rest of the role people step up in this always key Game Five .... this could be similar to what Dallas did to Utah last night. Lay it. |
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04-25-22 | Jazz v. Mavs -2.5 | 77-102 | Win | 100 | 17 h 17 m | Show | |
DMACK'S NBA PLAYOFF ROUND ONE GAME OF THE YEAR winner is on the Dallas Mavericks Luka was back with an effortless double/double and the truth is that the Mavs should be playing to clinch here after one-point loss at Utah in Game Four. The Mavs were the third best team in the NBA overall in the second half and 29-12 this year at home in the American Airline Center wher we are tonight. The Mavs pretty much dominated the first three games of the series without Luka and depending on when you bet Game One, the Mavs are either 3-1 or 3-0-1 ATS after four games. Dallas will not make any mistake here in twisting the knife in the Jazz and we don't expect this key Game Five to even be somewhat close ..... Dallas by 10-14 as your NBA Playoff Round One game of the year! |
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04-25-22 | SPAL v. Brescia -0.75 | 1-1 | Loss | -124 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
DMack's Italian Series B 3-Game Power Pack winner is on Brescia Six teams are separated by four points with just three games left in the Italian Series B scudetto in one of the most competitive races for promotion in years. Brecia has a a proud 111 year history in calcio and is a Serie B fixture knocking on the door of promotion. The Lioness can take a big step here versus a Spal teams that is 0-3-2 the last five weeks and just 7-14-14 on the year. Spal has just five goals in those five weeks and if Brescia can get a quick marker and avoid a backdoor tie, the Blue and White will be excellent position with two weeks left. |
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04-25-22 | Ternana v. Benevento -1 | 2-1 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 0 m | Show | |
DMack's Italian Series B 3-Game Power Pack winner is on Benevento Six teams are separated by four points with just three games left in the Italian Series B scudetto in one of the most competitive races for promotion in years. Ternana is one of the more exciting teams in Series B. They promotion to Serie B last year by almost running the table in Serie C witheir high flying kill of be killed offense. Last week the Dragons drew 4-4 with mid-table Frosinone by the style is more dangerous against more skilled teams like Benevento. The Sorcerers played in Serie A last year and were relegated nut have climbed to with three points of the top by winning four of their last five. Benevento has the best goal differential of any team in B and have been there before. |
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04-25-22 | Cremonese -0.75 v. Crotone | 1-3 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 16 m | Show | |
DMack's Italian Series B 3-Game Power Pack winner is on Cremonese Six teams are separated by four points with just three games left in the Italian Series B scudetto in one of the most competitive races for promotion in years. Cremona leads the Scudetto by a point thanks their propensity to win as they have in 19 games of 35 this year. Crotone by contrast has already been relegated to Serie C with just three wins (3-13-19). Cremona has no excuse to gain an armbar of advantage with a win here. |
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04-24-22 | Blues -1.5 v. Ducks | 6-3 | Win | 105 | 11 h 51 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SUNDAY NHL 3-GAME POWER PACK winner is on the St Louis Blues Puck Line Quick turnaround game for both teams who played last night. St Louis beat the Coyotes in OT while the Ducks surrendered two late to the Kings in a 4-2 loss. The Blues are 9-0-1 and raging on offense, scoring lots of goals. Ducks just 3-5-2 L10 and left it on the ice in rivalry game last night St Louis 5-2. |
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04-24-22 | Bruins -1.5 v. Canadiens | 5-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SUNDAY NHL 3-GAME POWER PACK winner is on the Bruins Puck Line The Canadiens lost their eighth straight last night, a 6-4 loss nowhere near as close as it looked. The Bruins are locked into their playoff spot but have done their best work all year on the road. Boston is 3-0 against Montreal in this regional original six rival with wins of 5-1, 5-2, and 3-2 this year. Puck line mitigates damage and get us back positive money rather than poor overall performance that costs three units. |
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04-24-22 | Warriors -4 v. Nuggets | 121-126 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 28 m | Show | |
DMACK'S NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Golden State Warriors Denver was waxed twice in the Bay Area and even with Jokic having his first monster game of the series, the Nuggets were unable to break through. Golden State gets the broom out here and gives dinged players some rest as Game I, Round II for Warriors would be played NEXT Saturday at the earlies. Get out the broom! |
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04-23-22 | Ducks v. Kings -1.5 | 2-4 | Win | 105 | 13 h 33 m | Show | |
DMACK SAT NHL 3-GAME POWER PACK winner is on the LA Kings Puck Line The Ducks are toast after a horrendous 30 days from mid-March to mid-April. They're playing out the string and just 13-25 on enemy ice and have experienced some awful goaltending in the second half. This is in essence a 7th game playoff scenario for the Kings who are five points clar of VGK with the Knights having a game in hand. A King win here virtually guarantees them a playoff spot as third team in the Pacific. It's the Kings final regular season home game of the tear so expecting best effort and using puck line to mitigate -300 price to plus money. There simply won't be a better spot. |
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04-23-22 | Mavs +6.5 v. Jazz | 99-100 | Win | 100 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
DMACK's SATURDAY NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Dallas Mavs Dallas has outplayed Utah the entire series in every aspect, even without Luka who certainly be given more time to get therapy on his calf tonight. Everyone has stepped up for the Mavs, especially Jalen Brunson who dropped a 41 burger on the Jazz in Game III. Expect Utah to blow it up after this series with Snyder and scapegoat and Gobert out the door. Dallas with points and a sprinkle of moneyline. |
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04-20-22 | Bulls v. Bucks -9.5 | 114-110 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 43 m | Show | |
DMACK'S NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Milwaukee Bucks The Bulls dropped to 0-16 straight up vs. the top three seeds in each conference of the NBA playoffs with their Game One loss to the Bucks. The Bulls had a good shooting night to stay under the number, not the scenario that we see here against a more focused Milwaukee team. Looking at a game flow similar to Wolves/Grizz Game Two where the result was much closer to current form. Bucks by 20. |
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04-19-22 | Pelicans v. Suns -9.5 | 125-114 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 45 m | Show | |
DMACK'S TUESDAY NBA PLAYOFF SUPER PLAY winner is on the Phoenix Suns The Suns led Game One by 19 at the half and appeared to have the game in hand before getting ambushed by the Pelicans in the third quarter. Chris Paul came in and put out the fire but attribute the vapor lock to inactivity for a week. Phoenix is back to business here and we can expect an effort for all 48 minutes of this game. Lights out, Phoenix by 20+. |
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04-18-22 | Nuggets v. Warriors -7 | 106-126 | Win | 100 | 11 h 59 m | Show | |
DMACK's NUGGET/WARRIORS NBA BAIL OUT winner is on the Golden State Warriors Golden State handled Denver much easier than the 123-107 final score indicated and with Steph back and all the Golden State young guns producing, there's not much that the undermanned Nuggets can do about it. Jokic can't do it by himself and it looks very much like a quick exit for Denver. |
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04-18-22 | Benevento -0.75 v. Pordenone | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 31 h 9 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SERIES B ITALIA 3-GAME POWER PACK winner is on Benevento Benevento was barely relegated from Serie A last and was in the hunt for the Serie B scudetto until key midweek loss to bottom feeder midweek in a makeup game. Pordenone is last in Series B winning three times in 34 games with a -36 goal differential. Benevento roles here. |
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04-18-22 | Perugia -0.25 v. L R Vicenza | 2-1 | Win | 104 | 3 h 34 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SERIES B ITALIA 3-GAME POWER PACK winner is on Perugia Perugia started the year great but has faltered the second half. The Umbrians haven't won since March 12th but that said, they don't lose and on a six draw and a loss run. Vicenza is staring down the barrel of relegation and has second worst goal differential in Series B. This is the perfect team for Perugia to get healthy against. |
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04-18-22 | Cosenza v. Cremonese -1.25 | 1-3 | Win | 105 | 3 h 30 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SERIES B ITALIA 3-GAME POWER PACK winner is on Cremonese Cremonese is tied for second and in a good spot to be promoted but has no margin for error. They get soft touch here while rival Monza plays two of top eight next with four games left in the schedule. Cremo laser focused to get three points here with a win. |
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04-17-22 | Bulls v. Bucks -10 | 86-93 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 44 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SUNDAY NBA PLYOFF SUPER PLAY winner is on the Milwaukee Bucks A season that started so positively for the Chicago Bulls has come undone due to injuries, especially since the All-Star Break. The Bulls record against top teams is well documented including an 0-15 record straight up record against the top three teams in both conferences. The Bucks have basically sleepwalked through 82 game but have shown signs of flipping the switch and making a strong defense of last year's championship. Milwaukee makes a statement here with a blowout win. |
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04-17-22 | Sharks v. Wild -1.5 | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 16 h 20 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SUNDAY NHL ICE PIK winner is the Minnesota Wild on the Puck Line Both teams played and lost last night and then traveled so not an ideal spot for either. San Jose has lost nine straight but to their credit, appear to still be playing hard down the stretch. The Wild lost their key showdown with the Blues last night despite storming back late with a four goal third quarter. Prior, Minnesota had been 7-1-2 and playing some of their best hockey of the year. Urgency will be with the homestanding Wild who are 26-7-2 at the Xcel Energy Center where they play six of their final eight games. This is fifth straight road game for San Jose and third game in four nights. Minnesota should get a big two points here and in a big way. |
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04-13-22 | Hornets v. Hawks -5.5 | 103-132 | Win | 100 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
DMACK'S WEDS NBA PLAY-IN SUPER PLA winner is on the Atlanta Hawks The teams split four games this year with three being decided by double-digits. This is a win or go home but if this match up plays to form, the spread does not come into play. Both teams went 43-29 this year but the Hawks were the more home court dependent at 27-14 as opposed to the Hornets splits of 23-19 at home and 21-20 on the road. The Hornets lost at Atlanta by 10 and 23 this year so adding in the Hawks two series of playoff experience last year, we'll lot for Hotlanta to move on with a 10 point win at the Philips Center. |
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04-12-22 | Clippers +3.5 v. Wolves | 104-109 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
DMack's Tuesday NBA Play-In Super Play winner is on the Clippers Here's how the Play-In works. The winner of this game is in the playoffs. The loser will play the winner of the New Orleans and San Antonio game for the second playoff spot. The Clippers ended their season on a five-game win streak with wins against the Bucks and the Suns. The Wolves coasted towards the end knowing that they would qualify but remember that this team has not been in the playoffs in forever. In their final regular season game, everyone played except Karl-Anthony Towns and Minnesota was down 30 at the half. Prefer the more experienced Clippers here to move on with a straight up 5-8 point win. |
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04-11-22 | Nationals v. Braves -1.5 | 11-2 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
DMack's Monday MLB Play of the Day is on the Atlanta Braves run line (Action) The Nats salvaged the final game of a four-game set with the Mets on Sunday but get right back in the cauldron at the World Champion Braves. The Nats have not listed a starter at this writing but the Bravos send out Ynoa is was 1-0 with a 3.20 ERA in six games (four starts) vs. Washington last year. He had a 2.89 in nine home starts last year and we'll ride him here. |
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04-10-22 | Bulls v. Wolves -6 | 124-120 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SUNDAY NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Minnesota T-Wolves The Bulls are virtually conceding this one as their playoff path is set and is Billy Donovan's only focus. DeRozan, LaVine, Vucevic, Thomas, Caruso, and White are all expected to be rest scratches. The Wolves are locked in with the Clippers on Tuesday. Karl-Anthony Towns will be held out for rest with Beverly and Russell game time decisions. Regardless, really like the T-Wolves reserves to put on a show here and cruise to a 20+ point win. |
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04-10-22 | Ducks v. Hurricanes -1.5 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 6 h 8 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SUNDAY NHL ICE PIK winner is on Carolina Puck Line The Ducks are 2-3 L5 with wins over hapless Arizona and Philadelphia. Anaheim is 2-10 L12 overall and meets a Hurricane outfit that is struggling now and looking to right the ship before the playoffs. They have the perfect patsy to get the offense going here and we'll lay the double-duty knowing we mitigate the -400 price tag and knowing the Canes might very well drop a seven burger on the Quack Attack. |
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04-09-22 | Kings v. Clippers -11.5 | 98-117 | Win | 100 | 9 h 12 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SATURDAY NIGHT NBA PLAY OF THE DAY is on the LA Clippers The Kings have quit as evidenced by two double-digit home losses in their most recent. They finish on the road at Clippers and then at Phoenix so SacTown figure to be wanting to put out of it's misery. The Clippers have won three straight and have locked up the eight hole for the Play-In. This team could be ready to make life difficult for someone with PG13 back in the lineup. Clippers 122-103. |
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04-08-22 | Knicks -3 v. Wizards | 114-92 | Win | 100 | 6 h 22 m | Show | |
DMACK'S NBA PLAY OF THE DAY is on the NY KNICKS Both teams are 35-45 and tied for 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Both are playing out the string and there is little solace in finishing 11th but it is something in a game that basically means nothing. The Knicks will basically have their starters and bench while the Wiz will be playing without three important cogs in Porzingis, Caldwell-Pope, and Kuzma. Bradley Beal was shut down in early February. Expecting the Knicks to give a top effort here and come away with an 8-10 win. |
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04-07-22 | Grizzlies +3 v. Nuggets | 109-122 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 8 m | Show | |
DMack's NBA Play of the Day winner is on the Memphis Grizzlies The Grizz are locked into the Western Conference two hole and the Nuggets pretty locked in the six hole. Regardless of Denver's final positioning, Golden State or Dallas, the Nuggets are likely to limit the minutes of Jokic and Aaron Gordon over the final two games. Memphis is very good and very deep. The Grizz are 20-3 in games that Ja Morant hasn't played and that includes and OT loss at Utah in their most recent. Memphis has played with "next man up" mentality all year and that will serve them well here and moving forward. |
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04-07-22 | Brewers -1.5 v. Cubs | 4-5 | Loss | -111 | 12 h 43 m | Show | |
DMACK'S MLB OPENING DAY MATINEE BIG TICKET winner is on the Brewers Run Line For obvious reasons, writeups will be limited and short until team gets 10 games in or twice through the rotations. Burnes is 1-0 with a 1.59 ERA in seven appearances at Wrigley albeit, just two starts. Hendricks rocked a 5.24 ERA in 15 starts at the Friendly Confines last year but the Blue Bears have been stripped bare and will lack firepower here. |
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04-06-22 | Celtics -6.5 v. Bulls | 117-94 | Win | 100 | 7 h 10 m | Show | |
DMACK'S WEDS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Boston Celtics The Bulls have seen their season go down the tubes after a seemingly never ending litany of injuries that has left Chicago short-handed more often than not. The Bulls record against upper echelon teams is horrific and with good reason as they do not have the depth to compete vs. the best on a night in night out basis. In the past three weeks, the Bulls have lost by 21 to Milwaukee, 18 to Miami, 17 to New Orleans, 28 to Milwaukee, and 27 to Phoenix. Boston hit a speed bump of it's own with injuries but is still in the hunt for a home floor throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Celts are 8-2 L10 and continue to roll here despite being on the road. |
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04-05-22 | Oilers -1.5 v. Sharks | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 55 m | Show | |
DMack's Tues 3-Game NHL Power Pack winner is Edmonton on the Puck Line The Sharks are 1-4 L5 with the win coming against the 1-7-2 L10 free-falling Ducks while three of the four losses have come by three or more goals. Edmonton has won four straight by a 22-10 aggregate and assuming that they win here which we think, it's hard to imagine the surging Oilers to not win by margin. Oilers puck line gets a confident not. |
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04-05-22 | Grizzlies +5.5 v. Jazz | 115-121 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 3 m | Show | |
DMACK'S TUESDAY NIGHT NBA DOG BITE winner is on the Memphis Grizzlies No Ja Morant .... no problem! Since the young superstar guard went out with a bum knee on March 24th, the Grizz have flourished. In fact, Memphis is 20-2 without the former Murray State Racer and many of the teams offensive metrics are better without him. There is no way the Grizz can continue this pace but we're not asking Memphis to win straight up ... we're getting a half dozen points against a Jazz team that has it's own issues and from an ATS perspective ... is as dependable as rain. Memphis 108-105. |
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04-05-22 | Bruins -1.5 v. Red Wings | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 53 m | Show | |
DMack's Tues 3-Game NHL Power Pack winner is Boston on the Puck Line The Red Wings have lost six straight, the most recent two a 5-2 and 5-2 sweep to the Ottawa Senators and two back of that, the Penguins hung an 11-burger on them. The Bruins have won four of five by a 26-14 aggregate and six of the goals allowed came in one 60 minute meltdown vs. raging Toronto. See very little problem with the Bruins prevailing here and picking up 50 cents extra with an insurance goal. |
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04-04-22 | North Carolina v. Kansas -4 | 69-72 | Loss | -110 | 39 h 0 m | Show | |
DMack's UNC/Kansas National Championship Super Play winner is on the Kansas Jayhawks We were easy winners with Kansas over Villanova and look to the Rock Shocks to seal the deal here. Very similar situation to last year where we saw Baylor win first semi in a walk and then watched Gonzaga and UCLA battle it out in an OT instant classis. Baylor to surprisingly spanked the Zags on Monday night. Saturday, Kansas got out to 10-0 and 38-19 leads over Villanova and cruised. North Carolina was down to Duke at the half and was life and death to send arch rival Devils and Coach K to the shower. Kansas has been on a mission and gets it done here. |
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04-03-22 | Wolves -12.5 v. Rockets | 139-132 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SUNDAY NBA PLAY OF THE DAY is on the Minnesota T-Wolves Minnesota is locked in the 7-hole with nowhere to go and can play loose and easy. they've been involved on both ends on some real routes and big scores that last month. This is the third meeting between the two this year, Minnesota winning by 18 twice. Can't really say that the Rockets have quit but they haven't played near as well against playoff bound teams as they have against fellow bottom feeders. Houston involved in makeup games recently so actually 3-2 L5 against the Portland and Sacramento's of the world. Look a bit further back and you see a 110-91 loss to Dallas, a 122-98 loss to Memphis, a 129-112 loss to Phoenix and a 130-105 loss to New Orleans. You get the idea .... Minnesota 137-114. |
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04-03-22 | Flyers v. Rangers -1.5 | 4-3 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SUNDAY NHL ICE PIK winner is the Rangers on the Puck Line After Florida (90) and Carolina (98), there are six teams jockeying for home ice in the first round of the playoff. Theses are teams now with 93-90 points including the NY Rangers who will once again get to show off probable Vezina Trophy winner and possible league MVP, Igor Shesterkin. He hasn't been overly sharp of late but gets thrown a softball here versus Philly which is 8-20-5 on the road an coming into the gauntlet at MSG. Puckline takes ML down from -300 to about even money. The Rangers might just be a bit salty after 3-0 whitewash at the Islanders Friday so expect the Broadway Blue to make things right in a big way here where they are 22-7-3 this year. |
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04-02-22 | Heat -1.5 v. Bulls | 127-109 | Win | 100 | 16 h 23 m | Show | |
DMACK'S NBA PLAY OF THE DAY is on the Miami Heat Both teams have been struggling of late, the Heat with some internal problems, the Bulls with injury issues. The Heat have bounced back from some bad losses with a couple of wins including at Boston in it's most recent. They had 72 hours to prepare here and if Spoelstra has restored harmony in the locker room, the Heat really have no excuses to not take car of business against a basically undermanned but game Bulls outfit here. Miami 108-100. |
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04-02-22 | Villanova v. Kansas -4 | 65-81 | Win | 100 | 19 h 19 m | Show | |
DMACK's VILLANOVA/KANSAS FINAL FOUR SUPER PLAY is on the Kansas Jayhawks Villanova has gone seven deep all year and the Wildcats received an unfortunate death blow in the Elite Eight when two way guard and second leading scorer Justin Moore went down with torn Achilles tendon. The Wildcats have nowhere to go to replace that (14.8, 4.8, 4.3) stat line against a bigger, more physical and deeper Kansas. The Jayhawks, the last one-seed left, have now won nine straight and in our opinion haven't even played a complete game yet. Rock Chalk should really have it's eye on the prize at this point as this team was picked early on to be in exactly the spot they are in here. Kansas is past their biggest hump, Self was 3-8 in the Elite Eight before crushing Miami with big second half. Kansas needs only to keep it's composure, not get into foul trouble, and shoot halfway decent and grind this Nova team down and win by ten. |
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04-01-22 | Pacers v. Celtics -14.5 | 123-128 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 43 m | Show | |
DMACK'S NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Boston Celtics Laying double-digits in the NBA in any spot is not a long term recipe for success but in this particular matchup, consider this .... The Pacers have lost five straight, including their last two road games by 30 and 40 points. Boston has ben the hottest team in the NBA the last 60 days and actually clawed its way to the top of the Eastern Conference before getting dinged by injuries. Big man Robert Williams is out until the playoffs but the guards Brown and Tatum are back and won't be abused with lots of minutes in games like these. This is the perfect spot for the Celts to get their Mojo back and they will. Boston 122-93. |
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04-01-22 | Fresno State -2.5 v. Coastal Carolina | 85-74 | Win | 100 | 18 h 42 m | Show | |
DMACK'S FRESNO/COASTAL BASKETBALL CLASSIC FINAL SUPER PLAY winner is on the Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State reminds you of a team from the 50s, walk it up, work it around for a shot, control the offensive and defensive boards, and play defense. The Bulldogs are tough and physical and it works. Coastal Carolina is similar to Fresno State in many ways but here's the difference .... the Chants are 19-13 and just 6-4 outside the Sunbelt vs. D-I opponents playing the No.224 schedule in the country. Fresno State went 12-3 outside the Mountain West playing the No.124 strength of schedule in the country. This is going to be slow down defensive game in the 50s or low 60s. Fresno State 65-57. |
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03-31-22 | Lakers v. Jazz -11.5 | 109-122 | Win | 100 | 22 h 49 m | Show | |
DMACK'S THURSDAY NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Utah Jazz Lebron has already been ruled out for tonight and Anthony Davis is expected back no earlier than the weekend. That leaves the Lake Show with little to confront this slumping Jazz outfit. Lakers enter a hornet's nest here after the Jazz blew a 25 point third quarter lead and lost straight up to a banged up Clipper team with Paul George playing his first game in three months. Looking for a focused Jazz team to run the Lakers out here and twist the knife in the second half. |
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03-31-22 | Blackhawks v. Panthers -1.5 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 19 h 52 m | Show | |
DMACK's THURS NHL PLAY OF THE DAY winner is the Florida Panthers Puckline The Panthers are co-leaders in the NHL in points and steady as she goes at 7-2-1 L10. Florida has scored 271 goals, 16 more than No.2 Colorado and 34 more than No.3 Edmonton. The Blackhawk goaltending has been horrific and Chicago just doesn't have the firepower to keep up. The teams have met once this year with Florida winning 5-2. Betting the puck line to mitigate the damage of playing a -350 favorite with this type of edge offense vs defense. Florida 6-3. |
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03-31-22 | Xavier +4.5 v. Texas A&M | 73-72 | Win | 100 | 20 h 34 m | Show | |
DMACK'S XAVIER/TEX A&M NIT FINAL SUPER PLAY winner is on the Xavier Musketeers Texas A&M is 12-1 L13 and the team in the tournament with a chip in it's shoulder for getting left out of the big dance. The Aggies are playing great defense with the strange dichotomy of being No.8 in offensive rebounding but No.340 in defensive rebounding. Xavier is the team in the tournament on a mission winning all four of their games handily and after closing their Big East schedule 2-8. The Muskies are averaging better than 75 ppg. and figure to do some business here. Xavier is 14-1 outside the Big East and with an extra four points, get a solid call here. |
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03-30-22 | Mavs -4.5 v. Cavs | 120-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
DMACK'S WEDS NBA PLA OF THE DAY winner is on the Dallas Mavs You have to feel some for the Cavaliers who had a chance to win the Eastern Conference even two weeks ago but have been rife with injuries that have taken their toll. Help is on the way but key pieces like Jarrett Allen will need another 10 days and likely be a go just before the playoffs. Not the best of spots for Dallas off home win last night, travel, and now mid-level road fave here. Dallas is VERY good right now just a game out of third behind Golden State. Certainly worth the effort to pass the Warriors which would mean a second matchup with Memphis as opposed to Phoenix. Dallas didn't expend much energy (up 29 after three quarters) last night and would really have no excuse here if their heads on straight. Dallas 114-104. |
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03-29-22 | Lakers v. Mavs -11.5 | 110-128 | Win | 100 | 19 h 3 m | Show | |
DMACK'S TUES NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Dallas Mavericks The Lakers are in complete free fall and Kareem and Magic are not walking in the door anytime soon. In fact, Lebron will likely not go and Anthony Davis (who has been cleared to practice) is still likely a few games away. Dallas is a robust 26-12 at home and should name their score here with the La Las playing no defense. It would take 50 by Lebron and tear gas on the defensive end to somehow scratch out a win here. In fact, Dallas has the toughest SOS (strength of schedule) the rest of the way. Better than 50/50 shot that the Lake Show might not even get wildcard game. |
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03-28-22 | Southern Utah +8 v. Fresno State | 48-67 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 4 m | Show | |
DMACK's BASKETBALL CLASSIC SUPER PLAY winner is on the Southern Utah T-Birds Fresno State plays the 3rd SLOWEST tempo in the country and the Bulldogs prefer playing physical greasy games in the 50s, not very conducive to covering almost double-digit points, especially against a team that can put the ball in the hole like Southern Utah. Both teams are in the Top 16 in the country is defensive rebounding so it figures to be lots of one and done. Fresno hasn't played since last Weds, Southern Utah Tues and Saturday and each spot has pros and cons. Looking for a low scoring game in the high 50s or low 60s and decided by a couple of possessions late. Take Southern Utah. |
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03-28-22 | Celtics +3.5 v. Raptors | 112-115 | Win | 100 | 14 h 0 m | Show | |
DMACK'S MONDAY NBA PLAY OF THE DAY is on the Boston Celtics Both these teams are among the hottest in the NBA with Boston 9-1 L10 and Toronto 8-2 L10. The Celtics have steamrolled their way to the top of the Eastern Conference and are thumping people along the way. Interesting dynamics here as this is the second of B2B for the Celts who crushed a pretty good Minnesota team last night. Jayson Tatum and big man Robert Williams are nursing sore knees but neither played substantial minutes last night and with just seven games to play and home court throughout the Eastern Conference and Toronto just four games back in the loss column, won't permit Boston to use this game as a throwaway. Grabbing an extra bonus five points expecting Boston to take care of business. |
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03-27-22 | Jazz v. Mavs -2.5 | 100-114 | Win | 100 | 12 h 2 m | Show | |
DMACK'S JAZZ/MAVS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Dallas Mavs The Jazz got off to a fast start this year but bouts of injuries and Covid have left them middle of the pack in the Western Conference. The Jazz and Mavs are both 45-29 and 4-5 in the West with eight games to play and a first round home court on the line. Both teams are night and day better at home so that deciding game would be huge, especially if these two play each other. Like the Mavs here as they've had a big second half despite treading water the last ten games. Utah is a pedestrian 19-18 away from Salt Lake and has lost three straight. Not sure the Jazz are good enough to just flip the switch. Dallas 113-102. |
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03-27-22 | Miami-FL +6 v. Kansas | 50-76 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 49 m | Show | |
DMACK'S MIAMI/KANSAS ELITE EIGHT SUPER PLAY is on the Miami Hurricanes The Jayhawks are the last ONE standing in the tournament but not for lack of trying to go home early. Kansas has not played well and and only the good fortune of softies advancing in their bracket has saved them. The Canes play great defense, rebound the ball well, and have shot 57% from inside the arc in their four games. They've been involved in close games and mind boggling come backs all year. We'll grab the six still knowing the Miami still has a BIG chance to win straight up. |
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03-26-22 | Bucks v. Grizzlies | 102-127 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 9 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SAT BUCKS/GRIZZ NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Milwaukee Bucks Both teams are playing great, the Grizz even without Ja Morant. Both teams are 8-2 L10 but while Memphis, barring meltdown, looks to be locked in the Western Conference two hole .... Milwaukee, after a slow start, is in perfect position to win the East. Other than some minor dings, the Bucks are as healthy as they have been all year and it couldn't be happening at a more opportune time. Milwaukee is just 20-15 on the road but only Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Memphis have done better. Urgency is with a red-hot Buck team and we like them to prevail here in this pick'em showdown. |
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03-26-22 | Houston -2.5 v. Villanova | 44-50 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 10 m | Show | |
DMACK'S HOUSTON/VILLANOVA ELITE EIGHT SUPER PLAY Villanova is rolling at the right time like they almost always do but the Cats are up against a very good Houston team. The Cougars are big, athletic, physical, talented and deep which gives Kelvin Sampson's bunch a big edge here as Nova basically goes seven deep. Houston rebounds slightly less than 40% of their misses and owns the No.3 FG% defense in the country. Houston by 10. |
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03-25-22 | Iowa State v. Miami-FL -3 | 56-70 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
DMack's Friday Sweet 16 Super Play is on the Miami Hurricanes Iowa State has been doing it with smoke and mirrors. The Cyclones have scored 41-59-54 points in their last three games but have gotten by on tenacious defense that has caused turnovers in 24.7% of their opponents possessions. Miami is a gritty team with a gritty coach an their last five games have been decided by four points or less with the Canes often coming from way back to win. Iowa State is just 10-10 versus teams in the top 50 (Miami No.44) and is 14-0 versus non-conf opponents but the strength of that schedule is No.328 of 358. Clones face to much here. Miami 63-52. |
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03-25-22 | Mavs v. Wolves -3 | 95-116 | Win | 100 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
DMACK'S FRIDAY NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Minnesota T-Wolves These teams met four days ago in Dallas (Monday), with the Mavs winning 110-108 (-3.5). Dallas led by double-digits most of the fourth quarter, finally holding off a late Minnesota rally. The T-Wolves are a completely different animal at home where they are 24-13 and still on the improve with a big second half. Like Minnesota to turn the tables here and come away with an 8-10 point win. |
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03-24-22 | Flyers v. Blues -1.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 38 m | Show | |
DMACK'S THURS 3-GAME NHL POWER PACK winner is on the St Louis Blue Puckline The Flyers are just 7-17-4 on enemy ice and will be with suitcase most of their final 20 games as the play out the string. St. Louis is just 3-4-3 L10 but home tonight where the Blues are 20-7-4 and dominant versus bottom feeders and players alike. The Blues are fourth in the NHL in goal differential and get the perfect team to beat up here. |
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03-23-22 | Washington State v. BYU -1.5 | 77-58 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
DMACK'S WEDS NIT SUPER PLAY winner is on the BYU Cougars Washington State has gone on a nice run to end the season but the fact remains that the Cougars lost 14 games this year and the last team they played close to this level, they lost by double-digits. Wazzou upset a top-seeded SMU in last and it's time for Cinderella to call it a night. BYU has rolled it's first two NIT opponents and has a long history of playing well in this tournament. Washington State getting a bit to much respect here and BYU is the right side in this Battle of the Cougars. |
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03-23-22 | Nets -1 v. Grizzlies | 120-132 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 26 m | Show | |
DMACK'S NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Brooklyn Nets Urgency is certainly with the Nets here who have done their best work on road (22-15) with Kyrie Irving in the lineup. The Nets are in a four-way scramble in the Eastern Conference wildcard mix and every game will count as we head down the stretch. Memphis' big run has lifted the Grizz to second place in the West, a full two games ahead of struggling Golden State. Ja Morant has a sore knee and will be a game time decision tonight but likely out as evidenced by the line move. Memphis is formidable even without Morant but expect to see a focused and determined Nets team that rally needs these games. Nets 108-102. |
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03-22-22 | St Bonaventure +3.5 v. Virginia | 52-51 | Win | 100 | 7 h 13 m | Show | |
DMACK'S TUES BONNIE/UVa NIT SUPER PLAY winner is on Saint Bonaventure The Bonnie got off to a very fast start and struggled somewhat on the backend of their A-10 schedule, still finishing 12-5 before losing to St Louis by a point in the A-10 tournament. Bonnie has stepped up to this point in the NIT, dispatching top-seeded Oklahoma after stopping a good Colorado team in their opener. Virginia does not have a lot of offense and we see a close, low-scoring game decided in the final 60 second so the points in this case are not insignificant. Saint Bonaventure 58-55. |
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03-21-22 | Wolves v. Mavs -3 | 108-110 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
DMACK'S MON NBA PLAY OF THE DAY (WOLVES/MAVS) The Wolves are 9-1 L10 and a game and a half behind Dallas for the five hole in the West with Minnesota having a game in hand. The Mavs are two games behind Utah for fourth in the West and a the final home court in the West so this game has serious playoff implications. Like Dallas here as both teams are extremely Home-Court-Centric and is especially telling for Dallas. The Mavs are 7-3 L10 but have lost two straight but figure to be at their best here. Dallas won the only meeting this year 114-102 on this floor and meet again on Friday at the Target Center. Karl-Anthony Townes is questionable at this writing which will have large impact on the number closer to game time so it's important to do your due diligence. |
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03-20-22 | Texas v. Purdue -3 | 71-81 | Win | 100 | 15 h 24 m | Show | |
DMACK'S TEXAS/PURDUE LATE SHOW SUPER PLAY winner is on the Purdue Boilermakers Texas had lost three straight prior to first round over Virginia Tech, this first win in the first round of the Big Dance is six years. The Longhorns needed an unconscious 10-19 from downtown to beat the Hokies and a follow up performance is not likely. Purdue is 25-0 when it scores 70 points or more and 3-7 when it doesn't. That doesn't figure to be a problem here with an offense that is No.3 in the country in FG% made. See this as an up and down affair with Purdue winning by 8-10 in the end. |
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03-20-22 | Suns -10.5 v. Kings | 127-124 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 20 m | Show | |
DMACK'S NBA PLAY OF THE DAY is on the Phoenix Suns We've had a lot of success playing the Suns from time to time and why not ??? They are tons the best (at least in record) in the NBA and have the highest point differential in the league, outscoring their opponents by a tick less than 10 ppg. In today's matchup with Sacramento we find a Kings team that has given up 126-135-112-135. The Matador defense is not going to work against the defending Western Conference champions and a smoke job something in the line of 128-107 is possible and likely here. Play it with the Suns. |
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03-19-22 | Memphis v. Gonzaga -10 | 78-82 | Loss | -104 | 19 h 12 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SAT ROUND OF 32 BIG DANCE GAME OF THE YEAR winner is on Gonzaga Memphis and Gonzaga are similar in may ways but in the end, the Zags are the substantially better team. Penny Hardaway has don a nice job at Memphis considering all the garbage he's been through and for the most part, gets some pretty good talented athletes. That said, this version of the Tigers turns the ball over almost 23% of their possessions and that just won't work against the No.1 FG% defense in the country and a team that makes 60.8% of its shots inside the arc. The Zags hadn't played in eight days prior to their first round game so we'll give them a mulligan for their first round game, as if they needed it scoring 58 points in the second half. Memphis has been beaten by margin versus Houston and other teams so it won't be a fluke here. Gonzaga 78-60. |
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03-19-22 | Rice v. Ohio -5.5 | 64-65 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 18 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SAT RICE/OHIO CBI SUPER PLAY winner is on the Ohio Bobcats Rice is building for next year by getting some experience here. The Owls were 16-16 overall, 7-11 in Conference USA and most importantly just 4-8 in true road games. Ohio finished 24-9 and 14-6 in the MAC. The games is being played in Daytona Beach so it's a neutral site where the big physical Bobcat front court should be able to do some business Ohio can score and are better than average on defense, especially against this kind. Ohio 68-57. |
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03-18-22 | Colgate v. Wisconsin -7.5 | 60-67 | Loss | -110 | 43 h 20 m | Show | |
DMACK'S FRI ROUND OF 64 LATE SHOW BAILOUT winner is on the Wisconsin Badgers Colgate has won 15 straight games but beating up Patriot League opposition doesn't win you any points here. In fact, the Raiders went 4-9 outside the the Patriot and face a big physical Badger team here that is tough on the defensive boards and pounds the ball inside. Wisky was 24-7 this year versus the No.19 toughest schedule in the country and get the perfect confidence builder here after dropping their final two Big Ten games (Nebraska and Michigan State). The Badgers have had a week to sort things out and beat up Colgate here. |
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03-18-22 | Lakers v. Raptors -8.5 | 128-123 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 37 m | Show | |
DMACK'S FRIDAY NBA 3-GAME POWER PACK winner is on the Toronto Raptors The Raptors went through a tough two week period at the end of February with nagging minor injuries and issues but the Barneys are for the most part healthy now and the cavalry (Anunoby and Malachi Flynn) days away and certainly back for the playoffs. They've won five straight and face a Laker team that has lost three straight by double-digits with starters Lebron (knee) and Horton-Tucker game time decisions. The Laker have abandoned defense and just don't have the firepower to trade points with teams with Lebron less than 100%. Toronto 114-96. |
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03-18-22 | Wizards v. Knicks -4.5 | 97-100 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 29 m | Show | |
DMACK'S FRIDAY NBA 3-GAME POWER PACK winner is on the NY Knicks Both teams have had disappointing seasons but while Washington has shut down its best player Bradley Beal and has been making tee-times for weeks, Tibs still has the Knicks playing as hard and at least giving an effort nightly. The Wiz have lost five straight by 18-14-9-13-6. The Knicks play 9 of their final 12 at home and owe the MSG faithful wins against teams like this after going 14-19 on its home floor to this point. Knicks 118-107. |
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03-18-22 | Blazers v. Nets -13 | 123-128 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 9 m | Show | |
DMACK'S FRIDAY NBA 3-GAME POWER PACK winner is on the Brooklyn Nets Brooklyn has very little margin for error with 12 games left in the regular season. They are starting to play somewhat better but in a round-robin with Charlotte and Atlanta in the one and done part of the playoffs before an eventual meeting with Miami or Milwaukee. Portland has mailed it in. The Blazers are 1-4 L5 with losses of 30-9-38-43 and not much to do about other hope they hit Power Ball with 6-10 pick in the NBA Draft. Nets 126-104. |
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03-18-22 | Virginia Tech +1.5 v. Texas | 73-81 | Loss | -115 | 37 h 20 m | Show | |
DMack Round of 64 Winner on the Virginia Tech Hokies The Longhorns limped in here losing their L3 games and averaging just 61 points per game. Texas has a ton of talent but hasn't been able to find much consistency for any length of time. The Hokies found themselves after the first of the year and their demolition of Duke in the ACC championship game was not a fluke. V Tech closed ACC on a 13-2 run and their wing players are just snipers from the outside burying 39.7% of their threes (No.3) and will do some damage here. The Gobblers straight up by 8-10. |
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03-18-22 | Miami-FL v. USC -1.5 | 68-66 | Loss | -110 | 40 h 10 m | Show | |
DMACK'S ROUND OF 64 GAME OF THE YEAR winner is the USC Trojans Miami has had a nice year for veteran for Jim Larranaga but the Hurricanes are one of the worst defensive rebounding teams in the tournament and there were only four team of the 358 Division-I teams that used their bench LESS than the Canes. Over the last four national tournaments, ACC teams are 7-23 in the first round. USC has lost three of its last four but they were to UCLA twice and Arizona. The Trojans are the No.6 best offensive rebounding team in country snagging better than 33.8% of it's misses and are No.2 defensively versus teams inside the arc. Pac 12 teams are 7-0 ATS in this round over the last two years and will be tough to beat here. USC is our Round of 64 Game of the Year. |
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03-18-22 | Yale v. Purdue -15.5 | 56-78 | Win | 100 | 35 h 38 m | Show | |
DMack Round of 64 Winner on the Purdue Boilermakers Despite winning the Ivy this year, this Yale outfit is not as good as some of the Eli teams from even five years ago. The Bulldogs were 0-5 against Top 100 teams and check out these losses .... 36 to Seton Hall, 22 to Auburn, 27 to St Mary's. Purdue is very big and a load in the paint. The Boilers were No.4 in the country in FG% made and are a perfect 24-0 when they score 70+ points. Purdue will score 70+ here and easily cover this double-digit number. |
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03-18-22 | Loyola-Chicago +1 v. Ohio State | 41-54 | Loss | -115 | 33 h 33 m | Show | |
DMack Round of 64 Winner on the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Ohio State lost four of five down the stretch and looked to be completely out of sync. The Buckeyes don't play much defense inside and today face a disciplined and deliberate Loyola team that is No.7 in the country in FG% made. What the Ramblers lack in talent and athleticism, they make up with smarts, awareness, and coaching and they have 102-year-old Super Fan Sister Jean. Chicago-Loyola moves on. |
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03-17-22 | Texas Southern v. Kansas -21.5 | 56-83 | Win | 100 | 23 h 21 m | Show | |
DMack Round of 64 Winner is on the Kansas Jayhawks The Southern Tigers started the year 0-7 in non-conference play and went 14-2 down the stretch in a VERY weak conference. If you watched the "Play-In" game, you saw the poor quality of play and Southern was down most of the way against Corpus Christi. Kansas has won five straight against good Big 12 teams and can win by 40 if they want. Kansas is 4-1-1 in their L6 first round games against teams like this. Kansas 94-57. |
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03-17-22 | Akron v. UCLA -13.5 | 53-57 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 16 m | Show | |
DMACK'S THURS BIG DANCE LATE SHOW BAIL OUT winner is on the UCLA BRUINS On face this probably looks like a lot of points. Looking closer, we find the Zips starting the year as the 321st most experienced team in Division-I t at the start of the year. Akron's chief form of offense is getting to the foul line. This Akron's first appearance on this stage since 2013. This is where UCLA ramped things up last year for a big run. Pac12 teams are 7-0 ATS in this round the last two years and UCLA has made the Sweet 16 in four of their last five tournaments. The Bruins went 8-2 down the stretch with both losses to Arizona, giving the Wildcats all they wanted in the Pac12 final. This is an all-in tournament for UCLA and you will see their best from here on out. UCLA by 20. |
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03-17-22 | Marquette v. North Carolina -3.5 | 63-95 | Win | 100 | 17 h 13 m | Show | |
DMack Round of 64 Winner on the North Carolina Tar Heels Marquette is getting a whole lot of respect for a team that went 4-6 in their L10 down the stretch and lost 12 games overall this year. The North Carolina that beat Duke in Coach K's final home game than the Duke blowout the first time around. Shaka Smart is 0-5 in the first round since 2014 after a big run with VCU. Big East teams are also 6-13-1 L20 in this round. Since 2000, UNC is 17-1 in this round and is CLEARLY the better team here. North Carolina wins by double-digits. |
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03-17-22 | Norfolk State v. Baylor -20.5 | 49-85 | Win | 100 | 15 h 36 m | Show | |
DMack Round of 64 Winner on the Baylor Bears The defending champs will be looking to start their defense in a big way. They get the perfect touch here tonight in Norfolk State. The Bears played six games against teams outside the Ken Palm 150 (Norfolk No.168) and Baylor went 6-0 winning all six by 29+ points. The Spartans have played two top 100 teams and lost by 40 to Xavier and by 13 to Wichita State. Baylor won't abuse their starters but the reserves could probably win by 20. Baylor rolls. |
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03-16-22 | Notre Dame v. Rutgers +1.5 | 89-87 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 56 m | Show | |
DMACK'S NOTRE DAME/RUTGERS SUPER PLAY is on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Neither team has played all that well of late which is why they've been relegated to a "Play-In" game. Rutgers went on a six-game winning streak in early February but finished 2-4 losing a number of close games down the stretch. Notre Dame split it's L6 but that was still good enough to finish third in a VERY down year in the ACC. This is Notre Dame's first trip to The Dance in five years. Rutgers won a game last in it's first Dance since 1991. Since 2015, Big Ten teams are 32-11 straight up in the first round and as we all know, guard play wins this time of year. The Knights will have the best player on the floor in Ron Harper Jr. Rutgers 68-62. |
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03-16-22 | Suns -11 v. Rockets | 129-112 | Win | 100 | 15 h 5 m | Show | |
DMACK'S WEDS NBA POWER PACK winner is on the Phoenix Suns The Suns are going to finish with the best record in the NBA and despite the fact that they've basically lost Chris Paul until the playoff and Devin Booker for 10 days to Covid, Phoenix is deep enough and talented enough to pretty much trounce anyone in their way. Not the optimum spot here with Suns laying double-digits on the road and playing their third game in four nights BUT ..... Phoenix expended little energy in dispatching the Lakers by 29 and the Pelicans by 16 last night. Houston has the worst record in the NBA and has lost three of four with the losses coming by 25-13-17. The Suns should cruise and the bench should get plenty of time. |
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03-16-22 | Lakers v. Wolves -8 | 104-124 | Win | 100 | 15 h 4 m | Show | |
DMACK'S WEDS NBA POWER PACK winner is on the Minnesota T-Wolves The Lakers are 2-8 in their L10 games and they haven't won since the All-Star Game when LeBron did NOT score at least 50 points. Minnesota on the other hand is 8-2 and has been rolling teams of late. Minnesota has won four of five with wins by 10-9-30-43 and beat the Lakers by 18 earlier in the year on this floor. Minnesota continues hot play here. |
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03-16-22 | 76ers -3.5 v. Cavs | 118-114 | Win | 100 | 14 h 7 m | Show | |
DMACK'S WEDS NBA POWER PACK winner is on the Philadelphia 76ers The 76ers look to rebound off a four-point loss to Denver in a game that they dominated throughout but folded badly late. Philly has actually played so much better since acquiring James Harden and they'll only get better with more games under their belt. The Cavs have had a nice year and have plenty of good young guard talent but took a big hit in the paint losing their anchor Jarrett Allen to finger surgery for about a month. Embiid dominates with impunity and Philly wins by 10. |
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03-16-22 | Bryant +3.5 v. Wright State | 82-93 | Loss | -105 | 38 h 41 m | Show | |
DMACK'S BRYANT/WRIGHT STATE PLAY-IN SUPER PLAY winner is on the Bryant Bulldogs Anyone left at this stage is playing well, Wright State (21-13) has won five straight as they ran through the Horizon tournament. Bryant (22-9) has won 16 of 17 and granted the Bulldogs have been beating up a very weak Northeast Conference, they are not at all outmanned by the Wright State Raiders. Horizon League teams are 0-9 in the last nine years in the first round games of the Dance but never as a 16-seed. That said, we have an ultra-confident Bulldog team that has been rolling through their own kind. Wright State No.182 on Ken Palm, Bryant No.183. Bryant straight up here and we have three-points plus in our pocket. |
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03-15-22 | Texas A&M Corpus Christi v. Texas Southern -3 | 67-76 | Win | 100 | 33 h 10 m | Show | |
DMACK'S DON'T CALL ME A PLAY-IN GAME SUPER PLAY WINNER is on Texas Southern This is a very strange game to handicap as we have two teams from the two lowest ranked conferences in Div-I, both with double-digit losses and having played the No.1 and No. 39 EASIEST schedules among 358 board teams in Division-I. There has already been a pretty substantial move on Southern right off the Git Go. I agree and this is why. The Tigers started the year as the No.3 most experienced team in the country based on returning starts. Southern accounted for the most bench minutes of any team in the country which tells me the returning starters were not very good at best. The two seem to meld in conference play with the Tigers going 13-2 down the stretch and checking in at No.13 in the country in FG% defense. Corpus Christi went 7-1 down the stretch but was 10-7 in the Southland where the Islanders finished fourth. Like Southern to win this buy double-digits |
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03-14-22 | Wolves -4.5 v. Spurs | 149-139 | Win | 100 | 11 h 15 m | Show | |
DMACK'S MON NBA PLAY OF THE DAY is on the Minnesota T-Wolves San Antonio just got Popp the all-time win record and can basically play out the season. The Spurs have numerous injuries that have left them short-handed and while still early at this writing, figure to be missing a starter in shooting forward Doug McDermott and two key roll players. Minnesota is 4-1 L5 and somehow managed to lose to Orlando while beating Miami on this current roadie. Their last four wins are by 14-43-30-9 (at Miami) so Minnesota is hitting on all cylinders and now nine games above .500. Anthony Edwards has a gimpy knee but if he is anywhere close to 100% starting the playoffs, the Wolves could be a handful as they are deep and do a lot of things well. Minnesota 122-1107. |
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03-13-22 | Lakers v. Suns -8 | 111-140 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show | |
DMACK'S NBA PLAY OF THE DAY winner is on the Phoenix Suns The Lakers are struggling mightily, especially on the road. The Lake Show is 3-7 L10 and the wins coming on games that saw Lebron score 50 twice. That's not going to happen every night and Lebron is a game time decision with a sore knee. Two of three best other Lakers are also game time decisions, that being Malik Monk and Horton Tucker. The Suns are just about back to full strength and a Covid flurry that included Devin Booker. The Lakers are a possible first round opponent for the Suns in the playoffs so why not get rid of them now when the Lakers will need every win just to qualify. Phoenix 118-103. |
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03-13-22 | Richmond v. Davidson -3.5 | 64-62 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 40 m | Show | |
DMACK'S A-10 CONF CHAMPIONSHIP SUPER PLAY WINNER is on the DAVIDSON WILDCATS This is simply a question of spot. Richmond has played the last three nights to get here and was down last night by 13 with 11 minutes left. The Spiders star player (Gilyard) has played 40 minutes plus in six straight games and there can't be much in the tank. Davidson is 25-5 overall, 17-3 in the A-10 and got here in a walk winning their games by 15 and 18 points respectively. The Bobcats have won seven of eight and beat Richmond 87-84 at Richmond in early January. Davidson not surprisingly is No.7 in the country shooting threes and really has no excuse not to win by double-digits here. |
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03-12-22 | Kings v. Jazz -10 | 125-134 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 28 m | Show | |
DMACK'S SAT NIGHT NBA BIG BALLER winner is on the Utah Jazz The Sacramento Kings have lost three straight and it looks like their recent housecleaning hasn't done much to improve their fortunes. They have several "game time" decisions as well so the Kings might not be entirely at full strength here. The Jazz were "Popped" at San Antonio last night but figure to bounce back here. The Jazz are already 3-0 against Sacramento this year with wins coming by 19-6-18 points. The Jazz last two wins against this type were by 38 over Portland and 16 over OKC. Utah 122-108. |
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03-12-22 | UCLA +2 v. Arizona | 76-84 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 7 m | Show | |
DMACK's UCLA/ARIZONA PAC 12 CHAMP SUPER PLAY winner is on the UCLA Bruins It was about this time last year that a UCLA team that probably would have gone to the NIT, went on a big run that took them to the Final Four. This year the Bruins brought back just about everyone and surprised nobody. UCLA got smoked by Gonzaga in the opener and seemed to battle minor injuries and cruise through conference play until this tournament where they've been the best of the West and seemed prime for another deep run. Arizona has been good as well but I think this new regime has really overachieved and is not capable of winning six straight games the next three weeks. Teams split home games during the year but UCLA gets it done here. |
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03-11-22 | Connecticut v. Villanova -2 | 60-63 | Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
DMACK SELECTION FRIDAY 3-GAME NCAAB POWER PACK winner is on the Villanova Wildcats We lost with Nova last night as the Cats played as poorly as you can and still win. The Wildcats were 17 down in the second half to St Johns but still came back to win 66-65. Jay Wright teams usually excel at this time of year and Nova is 12-4 in this tournament the last five years and have won eight of nine overall. Nova knows they were lucky to escape last night so looking for a completely focused team show up tonight. |
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03-11-22 | Mavs -10.5 v. Rockets | 113-100 | Win | 100 | 9 h 34 m | Show | |
DMack's Friday NBA Power Pack winner is on the Dallas Mavs Never like to lay double-digits on the road of an NBA game but this is an exception. Dallas is 8-2 L10 but has to be salty after getting spanked by the Knicks 107-77 on their home floor in most recent. Dallas has thrived in division play and these teams met twice early on with the Mavs winning by 10 and 24. Luka goes for 32-12-14 as the Mavs win by 20+. Bet on it! |
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03-11-22 | Pistons +15 v. Celtics | 103-114 | Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
DMack's Friday NBA Power Pack winner is on the Detroit Pistons Don't look now but the Pistons are 6-4 L10 and playing as well as they have this year. After a slow start, Cade Cunningham has become a player and Motown has even developed some depth. Boston has been playing their best basketball the last month but 15 points is 15 points and the Celtics have bigger fish to fry than abuse the Pistons. Thinking that Detroit makes this a game for the first half and the Celts roll late to an 8-10 point win which is just fine the way we keep score. Take the points. |
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03-11-22 | Wolves -7.5 v. Magic | 110-118 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
DMack's Friday NBA Power Pack winner is on the Minnesota T-Wolves The Wolves are 8-2 L10 and have won their L5 .... 132-102, 124-81, 135-121, 138-101, and Golden State 129-114. Minnesota has some minor dings but should be close to 100% tonight. The Magic have had their moments at times but are still just 7-23 at home. Think the 7+ points are fair here. Lay it. |