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03-28-24 | Bucks v. Pelicans +1.5 | Top | 100-107 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
Milwaukee at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Bucks- The Pelicans and Bucks will both look to bounce back on Thursday night when they meet in New Orleans. Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado called the loss "a great learning experience," and Giannis Antetokounmpo had a similar description of the Bucks' loss to the Lakers. In a scheduling quirk, this is the second time this season that the Pelicans have played the Bucks in between games against the Thunder and the Celtics. The first trio of games didn't go well. New Orleans lost at home to Oklahoma City, 107-83, on Jan. 26, was routed 141-117 by host Milwaukee the next night and lost at Boston, 118-112, two nights after that. The Bucks led New Orleans by as many as 34 points in their final game under interim coach Joe Prunty before Doc Rivers became the full-time replacement for the fired Adrian Griffin. This time the trends reverses. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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03-27-24 | Lakers v. Grizzlies +4.5 | 136-124 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 60 m | Show | |
LA Lakers at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Lakers- Los Angeles was able to win as a Megabucks release Tuesday without LeBron James and tonight they face one of the NBA dregs at Memphis. Coming off the overtime victory at Milwaukee the Lakers are looking to avenge their early January home loss to the Grizzlies. The Griz return home after a 1-3 road trip while LA has won four in-a-row. But, the Lakers are still riding high off of their win over the Bucks last night and they fall short here. Take MEMPHIS! |
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03-27-24 | Rockets v. Thunder -6.5 | 132-126 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Houston at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (-) over Rockets- Houston (36-35) comes into the game on a nine-game winning streak, its longest since a nine-game run from Feb. 23, 2019 to March 13, 2019. The Rockets haven't had a longer streak since winning 11 consecutive games late in the 2017-18 season and yet they are heavy underdogs. The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed for the playoffs, and they are fighting for one of the top spots in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City (50-21) has won 15 of its past 19 games. The Thunder enter Wednesday's action a half-game behind the Denver Nuggets (51-21) for the top spot in the Western Conference. This is the last of four meetings between the teams this season. The Thunder won the past two after the Rockets won the first matchup. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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03-27-24 | Pacers v. Bulls +3 | Top | 99-125 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show |
Indiana at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Pacers- Indiana (41-32) stood in sixth place in the East entering Tuesday. The Nos. 7-10 seeds compete in the play-in tournament. The Bulls (34-38) are ninth in the conference, 1 1/2 games clear of the Atlanta Hawks in the No. 10 spot. Both the Bulls and Pacers know they'll need to be aggressive down the stretch to maintain their respective positions in the postseason race. The teams split the first two meetings before the Bulls earned a 132-129 overtime road victory against the Pacers on March 13 behind 46 points from DeMar DeRozan. The fourth quarter featured 12 lead changes. The victory capped a run of four wins in six games for the Bulls, who since have lost four of six. They get back on track here. Take CHICAGO! |
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03-26-24 | Mavs v. Kings -114 | 132-96 | Loss | -114 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Dallas at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings over Mavericks- Both the Mavericks and Kings held their position in a sixth-place tie with wins on Monday. Dallas (42-29) opened a five-game trip with a 115-105 triumph over the Utah Jazz, before the Kings (42-29) tipped off a five-game homestand with a 108-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The coveted sixth spot in the Western Conference playoff race is on the line when the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings open a two-game series in Sacramento tonight. Only the top six finishers in the Western race are guaranteed playoff spots. Teams No. 7-10 in the final regular-season standings must earn entry into the final eight through the play-in tournament. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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03-26-24 | Thunder v. Pelicans +1 | 119-112 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 12 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Thunder- New Orleans (44-27) has won five of its past six and nine of 11 since the start of the month. The Pelicans are 2-0 since second-leading scorer Brandon Ingram was sidelined for around two weeks because of a bone contusion in his left knee that occurred during a loss at Orlando on Thursday. The Thunder (49-21) were doing well on the road themselves, winning three straight away from home before a lopsided 118-93 loss at Milwaukee on Sunday night. The Thunder had won four in a row and seven of eight overall but had their lowest point total and lowest shooting percentage (37.1) of the season. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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03-26-24 | Lakers +9.5 v. Bucks | Top | 128-124 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Lakers (+) over Bucks- The Bucks (46-25) have won five of their past seven games, including a 118-93 victory at home over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. That visit to Los Angeles is also one of just four losses in the past 15 games for Milwaukee. Home is where the victories are for the Milwaukee Bucks, who will take a six-game winning streak inside their own building into a matchup Tuesday with the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles closed out a four-game homestand with a three-game winning streak after scoring a season-high 150 points in a victory Sunday over the Indiana Pacers. The Lakers (39-32) will be trying to match a season-best four-game winning streak, accomplished in early December. Los Angeles is in ninth place in the Western Conference and currently eligible for a spot in the play-in tournament, while sitting three games out of sixth place and an automatic playoff spot. Take the LAKERS! |
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03-25-24 | Mavs v. Jazz +9 | 115-105 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
Dallas at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Mavericks- The records of these two clubs is a virtual mirror as Utah has 29 wins and that is the same number losses posted by Dallas. The Mavericks have won seven of the past nine meetings while going 5-4 ATS including a 113-97 victory four days ago as a 14-point favorite. In that game the Mavericks has 18 dunks which was an NBA high for the season. The Jazz won the last meeting at home on New Year’s Day and look to play better defense as hosts. Take UTAH! |
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03-24-24 | Thunder +2.5 v. Bucks | Top | 93-118 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Milwaukee 7:00 ET Thunder(+) over Bucks- Milwaukee has owned this series winning the past five meetings and 7-of-8 and just rebounded with a win over Brooklyn after losing at Boston. Brooklyn trailed by as many as 20 late in the first half before cutting the deficit to 81-69 at the end of the third quarter. The Nets opened the fourth quarter on a 21-6 run to move ahead 90-87 with 6:41 remaining in the contest. OKC has won four straight and 7 of 8 as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points in his homecoming and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a slow start to defeat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 123-103 on Friday. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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03-23-24 | Suns v. Spurs +10 | 131-106 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
Phoenix at San Antonio 8:00 ET Suns (-) over Spurs- Prior to this season Phoenix had defeated the Spurs eight straight times and then Victor Wembanbanya made the scene and San Antonio defeated the Suns twice in back-to-back meetings in the season’s early October games. I believe although the ‘Big Fella’ has improved on a great season year scoring 18 in the first 115-114 win and the he scored 38 points two days later in a 132-121 blocking out the Suns. The Spurs went on to lose the next 17 games and 23 of their next 24 after their dual wins over the Phoenix. Once again the Suns get scorched! Take SAN ANTONIO |
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03-22-24 | Pelicans +3.5 v. Heat | 111-88 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Miami 7:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Heat- With seven wins in its last eight, New Orleans is in hot pursuit of the Los Angeles Clippers for the 4-spot in the West and home court in the Round 1 but was crushed 121-106 by the Magic on Thursday night. The Heat have won three of four and are just a half-game back of the Indiana Pacers for the sixth spot in the East, which carries a guaranteed playoff berth. Miami is a 3-point favorite over the visiting Pels in the NBA odds. Miami has injury woes with four key rotation players hurting. Tyler Herro (foot), Duncan Robinson (back), and Kevin Love (heel) have all been ruled out today while Bam Adebayo (back) is listed as questionable. This is the second and final meeting between these teams this year, with Miami taking the first 106-95 in February. That’s seven straight wins with six covers for Miami in this head-to-head. It turns here. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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03-21-24 | Knicks v. Nuggets -9.5 | 100-113 | Win | 100 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
New York at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (-) over Knicks- The Knicks will aim to complete a perfect four-game western road trip when they visit the Nuggets on Thursday in a meeting of surging contenders. The last time the New York Knicks played a full game with something resembling their optimal rotation, they handed the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets a 38-point loss. The Knicks have been off since Monday, when they extended their winning streak to four games with a 119-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The winning streak has been especially timely for the Knicks (41-27), who are a half-game ahead of the Orlando Magic (41-28) in the race for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Nuggets (48-21), with their win on Tuesday, improved to 12-2 in their last 14 games while breaking a tie for second place in the Western Conference with the Timberwolves (47-22). Take DENVER! |
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03-20-24 | Kings -11 v. Raptors | 123-89 | Win | 100 | 7 h 8 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Toronto 7:30 ET Kings (-) over Raptors- I had to do a double take and then had to research the lines between these two in previous meetings. I saw the Kings open minus-9 1/2 for this one and the last five times these two met in Toronto the Raptors were anywhere from a minus 4.5 to -6.5 in the last three and were eight and nine point favorites. The Kings wee -4.5 at home on Jan. 5, the books see a blowout. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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03-20-24 | Heat +2.5 v. Cavs | Top | 107-104 | Win | 100 | 7 h 50 m | Show |
Miami at Cleveland 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Cavaliers- Miami comes into Cleveland for the first of two matchups between the teams this week, they play again Sunday in Miami sitting eighth in the East. Back-to-back wins over Detroit last Friday and Sunday snapped a four-game losing streak for the Heat, but they dropped a 98-91 decision Monday in Philadelphia. Despite their recent struggles, the Heat trail Philadelphia by only one game for sixth in the East, a coveted spot to avoid the play-in. Miami is a half-game behind Indiana. Cleveland trailed Milwaukee by a game entering Tuesday, with New York and Orlando looming two and three games back, respectively, of the Cavaliers. Take MIAMI! |
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03-19-24 | Nuggets -7 v. Wolves | 115-112 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
Denver at Minnesota 9:00 ET Nuggets (-) over Timberwolves- The Nuggets are off of buzzer beating a loss at Dallas as Kyrie Irving once again amazes on lookers with a left-handed runner. Minnesota posted a win and cover at Utah coming back from an early 16-point deficit and of course this was done with out Karl-Anthony Townes. Anthony Edwards picked up the slack scoring 32 points with eight assists despite making just 2-of-8 from downtown. This is just the second meeting of the season between these two and Minnesota took the first encounter 111-89 as a 2-point dog back on November.1. The Wolves have covered the last three meetings and their past three games as well but the Nuggets had won five of the previous six meetings. This time around the NBA Champions are a strong road favorite and even the series. Take DENVER! |
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03-19-24 | Mavs v. Spurs +8.5 | 113-107 | Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Dallas at San Antonio 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Mavericks- If everything goes according to ‘Hoyle’ the Mavericks should stumble here after their trilling buzzer beating win over Denver. This is the final of four meetings this season between the Lone Star State rivals, with the Mavericks having won the first three by an average of 18.3 points per game. Dallas (39-29) is in a virtual tie with Sacramento and Phoenix for the sixth spot in the Western Conference. The San Antonio Spurs (15-53) are the worst team in the West and clashes with the Mavericks after beating Brooklyn 122-115 on Sunday in overtime in Austin, Texas. Victor Wembanyama was again the catalyst for San Antonio, racking up 33 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists and seven blocked shots. The No. 1 overall pick is maturing day-by-day and the 7’4” 20 year-old is averaging 20.8 points, 10.4 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game in just 30 minutes. The improving Spurs have gone 9-4 ATS i their last 13 games overall and would like to give their cocky intrastate rivals a run for their money. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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03-19-24 | Pelicans v. Nets +8 | 104-91 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Pelicans (-) over Net- After winning just 15 of their 41 games away from home last season, the Pelicans open a four-game trip with a 21-13 road record. Of the top six teams in the West, only Minnesota's 23-13 mark is better. Since dropping three straight Jan. 26-29, New Orleans is 15-5 in its past 20 contests, with nine of those wins on the road. Zion Williamson, who has shed 20 pounds since December, added 26 and 10 rebounds and has scored at least 20 in five consecutive games and in 10 of his past 13. The Pelicans are starting to click and cruised to a 112-85 win in the first meeting on Jan. 2, holding the Nets to 34 points in the first half. The Nets (26-42) return home after a 1-5 trip that saw them fall 4 1/2 games behind the 10th-place Atlanta Hawks for the East's final play-in spot. Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-18-24 | Cavs +6.5 v. Pacers | 108-103 | Win | 100 | 6 h 22 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Indiana 700 ET Cavaliers (+) over Pacers- Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is expected to sit out when the visiting Cavaliers (42-25) face the Indiana Pacers (38-30) on Monday. His knee bruise was clearly an issue on Saturday as his playing time was limited. Mitchell's knee bruise was clearly an issue on Saturday. The Cavs are 20-12 SU on the road a better record than the Pacers have at home. Tale CLEVELAND! |
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03-17-24 | Nuggets v. Mavs +3 | Top | 105-107 | Win | 100 | 14 h 54 m | Show |
Denver at Dallas 3:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Nuggets- Denver (47-20) has won five straight heading into a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (38-29) on Sunday. The Nuggets are 11-1 since the All-Star break and hold the top seed in the Western Conference with 15 games to play. Dallas saw its four-game win streak come to an end with Thursday's 126-119 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Mavericks are in eighth place in the West and hoping to climb out of the play-in tournament bracket. Dallas has dropped its last three meetings against Denver, including a 130-104 road loss on Dec. 18. The Mavs Luka Doncic (sore left hamstring) and Josh Green (right ankle sprain) missed Thursday's game against Oklahoma City, but an MRI came back clean and he could return. The Mavericks are 3-6 in games this season without Doncic. The line tells me he will be ready. Take DALLAS! |
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03-17-24 | Heat v. Pistons +6.5 | 104-101 | Win | 100 | 13 h 22 m | Show | |
Miami at Detroit 3:00 ET Pistons (+) over Heat- The Miami Heat used their defensive Friday in a much needed win and will seek back-to-back road wins over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon. The Heat used a 15-0 run in the third quarter to take control of Friday's matchup and snapped a four-game losing streak. The Pistons committed 18 turnovers, which the Heat turned into 33 points. That's the second-most points the Heat have scored off turnovers in a game this season. Pistons winner of two in-a-row knew the giveaways were too much to overcome. Motor Boys will clean -up thier act and get the money. Take DETROIT! |
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03-17-24 | Suns +2.5 v. Bucks | 129-140 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 23 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Milwaukee 1:00 ET Suns (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee, which is 2-3 since March 6, seeks consecutive wins for the first time since it won its sixth straight game on March 4. Forward Khris Middleton is set to return from a left ankle sprain as the Bucks try to get back on track. Milwaukee heads into Sunday's matinee and rematch of the 2021 NBA Finals ranked in the lower-third for scoring defense at 117.1 points allowed per game. Phoenix (39-28) comes in scoring 116.8 points per game while the Suns' defense allows 114.2 points. Phoenix heads into Milwaukee seventh in the Western Conference and looking to move up one spot to avoid the play-in round for the postseason. Bradley Beal did not downplay the significance that a win over the East's second-place Bucks would carry. Take PHOENIX! |
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03-16-24 | Wolves v. Jazz +8 | 119-100 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 38 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Utah 9:30 ET Jazz (+) over Timberwolves- Utah has had a surprisingly better season than more expected as they were hit hard with off season defections. They are 20-13 straight up at home and an even better 22-11 ATS as hosts. Minnesota has won the last three meetings SU with the Jazz getting a half-point cover as a 10.5 under dog in Minny last November. This is fifth straight away contest for the road weary wolves. Take UTAH! |
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03-16-24 | Warriors +2.5 v. Lakers | 128-121 | Win | 100 | 11 h 39 m | Show | |
Golden State at LA Lakers 8:30 ET Warriors (+) over Lakers- The Warriors (34-31) have dropped three of their last four games while sitting in 10th place and holding the conference's final play-in tournament spot. The Lakers have split their last four games and sit one spot and one full game ahead of the Warriors in the conference standings. Golden State enters the game after Stephen Curry missed his third consecutive game with a right ankle sprain. Draymond Green also was out with back soreness. Golden State has won just once in six games without Curry on the court this season, with that victory taking place Monday on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers (36-31) enter off a 120-107 loss on the road to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Though the Lakers went 0-4 against the Kings this season, they are 1-1 against the Warriors. Curry’s back...Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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03-16-24 | Cavs v. Rockets +4.5 | Top | 103-117 | Win | 100 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
. Cleveland at Houston 5:00 ET Rockets (+) over Cavaliers- Cleveland welcomed five-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell back to its lineup on Wednesday in New Orleans (Megabucks winner). For the Cavaliers (42-24) in their 116-95 victory over the Pelicans was yet another stifling defensive performance, one that came with Cleveland still playing without starters Evan Mobley (ankle) and Max Strus (knee), and reserve Dean Wade (personal). The Cavaliers entered Friday third in the NBA with a 110.8 defensive rating. The Rockets (31-35) won for the sixth time in seven games on Thursday for their fourth consecutive victory. Take HOUSTON! . |
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03-15-24 | Clippers v. Pelicans -7 | Top | 104-112 | Win | 100 | 7 h 30 m | Show |
LA Clippers at New Orleans 7:30 ET Pelicans (-) over Clippers- The Los Angeles Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans are both trying to avoid the play-in tournament. The Clippers (42-23) are in fourth place in the tightly bunched Western Conference, three games ahead of the fifth-place Pelicans (39-26) as the two prepare to meet Friday night in New Orleans. The Pelicans can move closer to the Clippers and win the season series with a victory Friday. New Orleans holds a 2-1 lead after the road team won each of the previous meetings. Both teams will have 16 games remaining after Friday night. The Pelicans saw their four-game winning streak end in a 116-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Each remaining game figures to have a sense of urgency for both New Orleans and Los Angeles as they jockey for home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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03-14-24 | Knicks v. Blazers +10.5 | 105-93 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 6 m | Show | |
New York at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+ )over Knicks- The Knicks are doing a great of hanging on with the guts of the team sidelined and their best player hobbled but still preforming at a high level. Jaylon Brunson is the difference maker as New York now is starting three player that were not with the club at season’s tip-off Tibbs has done a fabulous job as they take pride in their defense. But, defense wanes on the road and the Blazers are off an outright win over Atlanta. Take PORTLAND! |
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03-14-24 | 76ers v. Bucks -8.5 | 105-114 | Win | 100 | 18 h 38 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (-) over 76ers- The Bucks just finished a 1-3 west coast road trip and could wait to depart Northern California after their 129-94 beating by Sacramento. The Bucks head was never in the game as coach Rivers mentioned that the players we're talking about what time their plane leaves to return home. Tonight against a depleted 76ers squad that just can not compete without Embiid. Beware of Greeks...take MILWAUKEE! |
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03-14-24 | Suns +6 v. Celtics | Top | 112-127 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 47 m | Show |
Phoenix at Boston 7:30 ET Suns (+) over Celtics- The Boston Celtics earned a 117-107 road victory against the Phoenix Suns last Saturday, but the Suns will have a much different look for the rematch Thursday in Boston. Guard Devin Booker didn't play in the loss to Boston because of an ankle injury. Boston has been dealing with injury issues as well. Jaylen Brown (sacroiliac strain), Al Horford (toe sprain) and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring strain) all sat out Tuesday's 123-107 win at Utah. Porzingis has missed the last three games. Boston, an NBA-best 29-3 at home this season, will look to extend its winning streak to four after a 3-2 road trip. The Suns are 17-13 on the road while the Celtics are 18-14 ATS at home. Take PHOENIX! |
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03-13-24 | Cavs +6 v. Pelicans | 116-95 | Win | 100 | 6 h 53 m | Show | |
Cleveland at New Orleans 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans' past three opponents were missing at least one key player due to injury. Toronto was missing Scottie Barnes, Philadelphia was without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey and Atlanta didn't have Trae Young and Jalen Johnson. The Cavaliers, who lost 117-111 to the Phoenix Suns on Monday to complete a three-game homestand, also have had injury issues. The Cavaliers alternated wins and losses in the eight games before the Phoenix matchup, when they took a second consecutive setback. Included in that stretch are victories against two of the best teams in the NBA the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves and losses to teams with losing records the Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets and Hawks. The Cavs suck it up and get the money here. Take CLEVELAND! |
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03-13-24 | Bulls +4 v. Pacers | 132-129 | Win | 100 | 5 h 22 m | Show | |
Chicago at Indiana 7:00 ET Bulls (+) over Pacers- Indiana opened a back-to-back set on Tuesday with a 121-111 road win over one of the Western Conference co-leaders, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Coupled with the Philadelphia 76ers' 106-79 defeat at New York, the Pacers moved to sixth place in the East -- the last guaranteed playoff spot. The Pacers were dealt a significant blow for their late-season push when sparkplug scorer Bennedict Mathurin, averaging 14.5 points per game, sustained a season-ending right shoulder injury last week. He will require surgery. Chicago, pulled within a game of .500 last week after winning four of five games, including the first three of a four-game Western Conference road trip. Chicago comes into the Wednesday contest in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, five games in the loss column behind seventh-place Philadelphia and the eighth-place Miami Heat. The teams split the previous two meetings. The Bulls posted a 112-105 win when they visited Indiana on Oct. 30, and the Pacers responded with a 120-104 victory in Chicago on Dec. 28. The visitor does it again. Take CHICAGO! |
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03-13-24 | Nuggets v. Heat +3.5 | Top | 100-88 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 24 m | Show |
Denver at Miami 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Nuggets- It will be a rematch of last year's NBA Finals on Wednesday. The reigning-champion Denver Nuggets, led by two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, are set to visit the Miami Heat. Denver has won three straight games and nine of 10. Miami is going in the opposite direction with three straight losses, including an embarrassing 110-108 home defeat to the lowly Washington Wizards on Sunday. Miami will lean on leading scorer Jimmy Butler (21.7 points) and top rebounder Bam Adebayo (19.9 points, 10.4 boards). Butler missed practice Tuesday with an illness but is expected to play Wednesday. The Heat have already played the Nuggets once this season, losing in Denver 103-97 on Feb. 29. Michael Porter Jr. led Denver with 30 points in that game. They even the series here. Take MIAMI! |
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03-12-24 | Rockets v. Spurs +3.5 | 103-101 | Win | 100 | 7 h 49 m | Show | |
Houston at San Antonio 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Rockets- Houston is on a season long road winning streak and are in a postseason position as of now. The Rockets will will be without leading scorer Alperen Sengun, who will be out an extended period of time after sustaining right knee and ankle injuries early in the fourth quarter of a win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. The game is the second of a home back-to-back for the Spurs, who lost 112-103 to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. That contest was the opener of a season-high eight-game homestand for San Antonio al though two of those games will be played in Austin, Texas. The Rockets head to San Antonio five games behind Golden State for 10th place and the final spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament. The Spurs, who are last in the conference, are already eliminated from postseason contention and feel no pressure as they continue to improve. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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03-12-24 | 76ers +6 v. Knicks | 79-106 | Loss | -108 | 6 h 16 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at New York 7:30 ET 76ers (+) over Knicks- These two clubs just met on Sunday a 79-73 76ers victory which was the lowest winning total points scored in the NBA this season. Both of these clubs are hurting with numerous players sidelined with injuries and the toll is greater in New York despite the 76ers being without MVP Joel Embiid. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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03-11-24 | Mavs v. Bulls +4 | Top | 127-92 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
Dallas at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Mavericks- Dallas has won consecutive games for the first time since rattling off seven straight victories from Feb. 5-22. Four teammates followed Doncic in double figures, led by Kyrie Irving with 21 points. The Mavericks remain in firm position in the Western Conference playoff picture, moving within one game of the sixth seed and the opportunity to remain out of the conference play-in tournament. Doncic makes that statement even after setting an NBA record with his sixth consecutive 30-point triple-double. His 39-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist effort to key a 142-124 victory at Detroit on Saturday also was the league-best fifth straight time Doncic scored at least 35 points to spark a triple-double. Chicago has won six of the past eight meetings with Dallas overall. When a team has your number they have your number. Take CHICAGO! |
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03-10-24 | Wolves +1.5 v. Lakers | 109-120 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
Minnesota at LA Lakers 6:30 ET Timberwolves over Lkaers- The Timberwolves will enter off a 113-104 overtime loss at Cleveland on Friday, their second overtime defeat in their last five games. Minnesota is 2-3 over that five-game stretch after winning seven of eight. It was the Timberwolves' second game without Karl-Anthony Towns, who is expected to miss extended time with a knee injury. Replacement Naz Reid scored a career-high 34 points off the bench. The Wolves are still just a half-game behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the top spot in the Western Conference heading into Saturday's NBA play. The Lakers fended off the Milwaukee Bucks 123-122 at home Friday without the services of LeBron James, who was experiencing soreness in a nagging left ankle injury. Letdown for LA..Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-10-24 | Rockets +6.5 v. Kings | 112-104 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show | |
! Houston at Sacramento 4:00 ET Rockets (+) over Kings- Sacramento has been unable to replicate their offensive might from last season, sliding to 12th in offensive rating. Defensively, the Kings are ranked 22nd, and their struggles against the Wembanyama-less Spurs were the latest example of a team not quite clicking on all cylinders. The Kings have been unable to recapture the magic from last season when they snapped a lengthy postseason drought by riding the top-ranked offense in the NBA to the third seed in the Western Conference. The Rockets have enjoyed similar moments this season, with their athleticism fueling easy transition baskets. And while Houston has struggled to consistently produce in such a manner, for one night at least everything clicked, and the results were particularly favorable. Take HOUSTON! |
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03-10-24 | Pacers +2 v. Magic | Top | 111-97 | Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show |
Indiana at Orlando 5:00 ET Magic over Pacers- Two teams battling for Eastern Conference playoff position meet when the Orlando Magic face the visiting Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Orlando was held to the lowest points total in the NBA this season in the loss to the Knicks, who limited the Magic to 34.2 percent shooting from the field and 23.1 percent from 3-point range. Both teams are looking to bounce back from disappointing losses. Orlando had its five-game winning streak snapped in a 98-74 road defeat to the New York Knicks on Friday, while Indiana fell 113-111 at home Thursday to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Orlando has won its two previous meetings against Indiana this season, including a 117-110 victory in Indianapolis on Dec. 23. Pacers get back... Take INDIANA! |
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03-09-24 | Celtics v. Suns +5.5 | Top | 117-107 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
Boston at Phoenix 6:30 ET Suns (+) over Celtics- Boston's 11-game winning streak came to an end when the Celtics squandered a 22-point fourth-quarter lead in a 105-104 loss at Cleveland on Tuesday. After that, the Celtics suffered a 115-109 loss at Denver on Thursday. The Phoenix Suns will attempt to hand the visiting Boston Celtics their third consecutive loss when the teams meet Saturday night. The Suns are hoping to have guard Devin Booker in the lineup Saturday. Booker has missed three games since he sprained his right ankle during a 118-109 loss to Houston on March 2 but was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. Saturday's contest will be the first of two meetings between Boston and Phoenix during the regular season. The teams will also play Thursday in Boston. This one goes to the home team. Take PHOENIX! |
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03-08-24 | Bucks v. Lakers +2.5 | Top | 122-123 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show |
Milwaukee at LA Lakers 10:00 ET Lakers (+) over Bucks- The Milwaukee Bucks saw their six-game win streak come crashing down Wednesday in a 125-90 setback to the Golden State Warriors. Playing with a renewed energy undr Doc Rivers of late on the defensive end, the Bucks did not allow an opponent to score more than 107 points in their winning run and held four foes below 100. The Lakers also were thumped Wednesday, taking a 19-point lead in the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings before giving all of it back before halftime and losing 130-120 after trailing by as many as 22. Team defense was off kilter with Anthony Davis in foul trouble. Los Angeles is still much improved with a 10-5 record since the start of February but have lost two of their past three. The victory was over one of the top teams in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Monday. They rise to meet the Bucks tonight. Take LAKERS! |
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03-07-24 | Heat v. Mavs -4.5 | 108-114 | Win | 100 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
Miami at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks () over Heat- Miami comes into Dallas 9-2 over its last 11 games since Feb. 6, the Mavericks dropped their third straight and fifth in the last six games on Tuesday in a 137-120 loss at home to the Indiana Pacers. The Mavericks' recent woes on the defensive end have resulted in a 1-5 record over a stretch in which Luca Doncic has been on fire offensively. Over the last six games while the Mavericks have struggled to earn wins, Doncic is averaging 37 points per game - pushing his league-leading season average to 34.6 per game. Meanwhile, Miami scored its fifth win in six games since returning from the All-Star break on Feb. 23 with a 118-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Look for a reversal of fortunes tonight. Take DALLAS! |
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03-06-24 | Bucks +4 v. Warriors | Top | 90-125 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Golden State 10:00 ET Bucks (+) over Warriors- Milwaukee has gone 3-1 against Pacific competition so far, including a 129-118 home win over the Warriors in January. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green did not play in that game. While the Warriors have won 11 of their past 14 games, the Bucks have been the hotter of the two teams as of late. They'll take a six-game winning streak onto the Golden State court. The Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo on Monday, as he has been bothered by left Achilles soreness in recent weeks. He was declared out after experiencing some pain during warmups. He will play tonight. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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03-05-24 | Pacers +4.5 v. Mavs | 137-120 | Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show | |
Indiana at Dallas 8:00 ET Paces (+) over Mavericks- Dallas will look to exact some revenge and even the season series with the Pacers, as it fell to Indiana 133-111 on Feb. 25. The Mavericks are also aiming to flip the page on an ugly stretch that has seen them drop four of five games. Their inefficient defense reared its ugly head during the five-game stretch, as the Mavericks have given up 127.4 points per game in the span. Indiana comes in losers of two straight, most recently on the wrong side of a 117-105 defeat to the lowly San Antonio Spurs Sunday. Hoping to emerge from an offensive slump is Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging just 9.5 points per game and shooting 26.5 percent from the field over the last four games. In his fourth year in the league, Haliburton is having a breakout season, tallying a career-high 20.8 points per game and a league-leading 11.3 assists per contest. Take INDIANA! |
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03-05-24 | 76ers v. Nets +3 | 107-112 | Win | 100 | 6 h 28 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over 76ers- The 76ers have produced consecutive victories for the second time since losing Embiid and will seek a third straight victory when they face the Brooklyn Nets in New York. The Sixers are 6-8, though since the injury and they are 5-4 since dropping four straight from Feb. 3-9. The Sixers are 12-4 in the past 16 meetings with the Nets, including six straight wins in Brooklyn. The Nets are hoping to see Mikal Bridges resemble the player who scored 38 points on Saturday and take down the hurting 76ers! Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-05-24 | Hawks +3 v. Knicks | Top | 116-100 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- New York Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson has ravaged the Atlanta Hawks on two occasions this season. The undermanned Knicks, however, may be without their floor general on Tuesday when they bid for a season sweep of the Hawks in New York. Brunson is listed as questionable with a left knee contusion. He has served as the Knicks' all-everything this season. He entered Sunday's game averaging career highs in points (27.2) and assists (6.6) while shooting a robust 47.7 percent from the floor and 40.7 percent from 3-point range. The Knicks are playing without OG Anunoby (right elbow surgery), Julius Randle (right shoulder) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle surgery), all of whom are out indefinitely. The Hawks are in the midst of playing without Trae Young for at least four weeks after the star guard underwent surgery to repair a pinkie injury. The Hawks fell to 2-2 without Young after dropping consecutive contests to the Brooklyn Nets to begin their three-game road trip. They win this one...take ATLANTA! |
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03-04-24 | Bulls +6.5 v. Kings | 113-109 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
Chicago at Sacramento 10:00 ET Bulls (+) over Kings- Two teams trying to avoid play-in status in the rapidly approaching NBA playoffs go head-to-head on Monday night when the Chicago Bulls visit the Sacramento Kings. Both teams enter the finale of their two-game regular-season series occupying a play-in spot in their respective conferences following lackluster play as of late, with the Bulls having lost four of six and the Kings dropping six of their past 11. The Kings outscored the Bulls 45-33 from beyond the arc in the earlier meeting, but Sacramento as a team has lost its way offensively as of late. De’Aaron Fox missed a second straight game with a bruised left knee. Take CHICAGO! |
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03-04-24 | Clippers +5.5 v. Bucks | 106-113 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
LA Clippers at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Clippers (+) over Bucks- The Bucks have strung together five straight wins heading into Monday's meeting with the visiting Los Angeles Clippers led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.4 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game since the All-Star break. Currently, they sit a half-game ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed. the Clippers, who look to extend a winning streak of their own they are jockeying for position in the jam-packed Western Conference. entering Monday fourth in the standings. Bucks won both meetings last season but this time around the Clippers get their win. Take LA CLIPPERS! |
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03-03-24 | Knicks +6.5 v. Cavs | 107-98 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
New York at Cleveland 7:00 ET Knicks (+) over Cavaliers- The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks played a home-and-home set on consecutive nights in the first week of the season. The Cavaliers will look to continue their post-New Year's Day surge Sunday night when they host the reeling Knicks in the final game of the regular season between the rivals. The Cavaliers are returning to Ohio for a pivotal two-game homestand after winning without All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell as well as Caris LeVert on Friday night. Being without multiple starters is nothing new for the Knicks, who appeared ready to build off last spring's five-game first-round win over the Cavaliers when they went 14-2 in January. The Knicks and Cavaliers split the home-and-home set Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, when visiting New York earned a 109-91 win on Halloween before Cleveland returned the favor with a 95-89 victory. Take NEW YORK! |
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03-02-24 | Nuggets v. Lakers +1.5 | Top | 124-114 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
Denver at LA Lakers 8:30 ET Lakers (+) over Nuggets- Denver Nuggets will put a five-game winning streak on the line when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Lakers star LeBron James and his pursuit of 40,000 career points. He is nine away in a game that game is a rematch of the 2023 NBA Western Finals that Denver won in five games. The Nuggets have won both games against the Lakers this season and have taken three consecutive going back to last campaign. James now will get his shot at what has previously been an unreachable milestone, and the opportunity will come in a nationally televised game. Take LA LAKERS! |
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03-01-24 | Bucks v. Bulls +4 | 113-97 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Chicago 10:00 ET Bulls (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee will look to match its second-longest winning streak of the season when it visits the Chicago Bulls and under Doc Rivers they have won four consecutive games for the first time since the calendar turned to 2024. The Bulls are finishing a three-game homestand after 132-123 double-overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. The Bucks have won two of three meetings with the Bulls this season but Chicago prevailed 120-113 in overtime at home on Nov. 30 and do it again. Take CHICAGO! |
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03-01-24 | Mavs v. Celtics -9.5 | 110-138 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Dallas at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (-) over Mavericks- Boston extended its winning streak to nine games with a 117-99 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday. The Celtics did most of their damage on the interior, where they had a 64-42 advantage in points in the paint. Boston also outrebounded Philadelphia 56-28. Friday's game will be the second meeting between Dallas and Boston this season. The Celtics earned a 119-110 road victory on Jan. 22. Luka Doncic and the visiting Dallas Mavericks will attempt to end the Boston Celtics' nine-game winning streak. Luka Doncic, the NBA's leading scorer, celebrated his 25th birthday by collecting 30 points, 16, assists and 11 rebounds during Wednesday's 136-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors. But, Doncic is listed as questionable for Friday's game with a sprained left ankle. Take BOSTON! |
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03-01-24 | Warriors v. Raptors +3.5 | Top | 120-105 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 22 m | Show |
Golden State at Toronto 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Warriors- Toronto who has been playing their best basketball of the season of late and are coming off a 136-125 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in the opener of a four-game homestand. The defeat ended Toronto's first three-game winning streak of the season. The rebuilding Raptors have been coming together recently but could not cope with Dallas. Toronto won the first meeting of the season between the teams, 133-118 on Jan. 7 in San Francisco behind 37 points from RJ Barrett. Golden State has also picked up the pace with the return of Traymond Green to action but the Warriors off a win in New York last night should be a half-step slower tonight. Take TORONTO! |
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02-29-24 | Heat +5 v. Nuggets | 97-103 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
Miami at Denver 10:00 ET Heat (+) over Nuggets- After losing seven in a row late last month, Miami has returned to form in recent weeks. The Heat has won nine of 11 and the past five in a row, including a 106-96 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. When the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets last met eight months ago, Denver clinched the league championship with a 4-1 victory in the NBA Finals. The Nuggets lost three straight heading into the All-Star break, but the team has regained its focus on the top seed in the Western Conference with four straight dominant victories. The Heat are 18-12 SU on the road and can use the points here. Take MIAMI! |
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02-29-24 | Hawks v. Nets -1 | 97-124 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Hawks- Unlike the 76ers, Atlanta has been able to win without their superstar in the lineup. The Hawks are 4-3 this season without Trae Young who is out at least four weeks with a torn ligament in his lefty pinky. With Young missing from play the Hawks destroyed Utah 124-97 which was just the third time this season that they held an opponent under 100 points. Brooklyn is 1-3 since Kevin Ollie took over the reins for the Nets but he will have head case Ben Simmons back in the lineup and he can make a difference if he is able to play. Take BROOKLYN! |
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02-29-24 | Warriors v. Knicks +4.5 | Top | 110-99 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
Golden State at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Warriors- New York appeared to be a legitimate contender after the moves they had made at the trade deadline but injuries have decimated their lineup and their play has suffered. The Knicks are 4-7 since their line-up was depleted after going 14-2 straight-up in January. Golden State who is in the opposite position has had players return from injury and their play of late reflects their positive additions as they were 5-7 in January and are 10-3 in February. Knicks are 20-10 SU at home and the points tonight are a bonus. Take NEW YORK! |
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02-28-24 | Cavs v. Bulls +5.5 | 123-132 | Win | 100 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Cavaliers- Cleveland is coming off one of the season’s most dramatic wins as Max Strus made his seventh 3-pointer of the night a 59-foot buzzer beater to give them a 121-119 victory. Chicago is off a terrible 105-95 loss to Detroit their second of the year to a team that has won just nine games this season with a pair of those victories came against the Bulls. The Cavs have won the past seven meetings including three this season while the Bulls had won the previous three. Bulls man up. Take CHICAGO! |
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02-27-24 | Mavs v. Cavs -4.5 | 119-121 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 14 m | Show | |
Dallas at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Mavericks- Dallas really thought that they had something going winning seven straight (6-1 ATS) heading to Indiana who was a Megabucks winner running the Mavericks out 133-111. Cleveland after dropping two straight posted a much needed win over lowly Washington Sunday but are 0-5 ATS in their past five games overall. The Cavaliers have won the last three meetings including one this season in December 113-110 as a 6-point underdog. The beat goes on...take CLEVELAND! |
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02-26-24 | Nets -1.5 v. Grizzlies | 111-86 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Memphis 8:00 ET Nets (-) over Grizzlies- Kevin Ollie has taken over the reins of the Nets and so far there has not been any change in Brooklyn’s performances. Memphis has not been the sae since the troubled Ja when down and they are 2-10 in their last 12 games overall and the Nets under Ollie are just 2-8. The fact that te Nets are favored on the road where they are 8-18 SU on the road. Take BROOKLYN! |
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02-25-24 | Bucks v. 76ers +5.5 | Top | 119-98 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Philadelphia 1:10 ET 76ers (+) over Bucks- There is no question that Philadelphia is a totally different team without MVP Joel Embiid in the line-up. The 76ers even without their superstar who was leading the league in scoring when he went down will be ready to greet their former mentor and last season’s coach Doc Rivers return to the ‘City of Brotherly Love.’ I do not believe he will be welcomed back and he should hear it from the Philly faithful who are known to extremely rude. Milwaukee is 4-7 since Doc took the reins.Te PHILADELPHIA! |
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02-24-24 | Celtics -6 v. Knicks | 116-102 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
Boston at New York 8:30 ET Knicks (+) over Celtics- The NBA’s best team the Boston Celtics (record wise) has won a season high seven games in-a-row and look to win their fourth game this season over the Knicks. New York is a legitimate threat when they are healthy but right now the are missing key personnel. The Knicks just ended a 4-game losing streak as their deep bench provided the points needed with Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson ad OG Anunoby all sidelined. New York is led by Jalen Brunson and they are 19-8 SU at home and with NYK’s injuries it is just too much to overcome. Take BOSTON! |
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02-23-24 | Suns v. Rockets +4.5 | Top | 110-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
Phoenix at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Suns- The Rockets who surprised the league with the quality of their plat early on in the season have hit a patch where they have dropped six of their past seven games including a 127-105 blowout loss against New Orleans. Phoenix has had to deal with injuries but have managed to win five of six but will be without Bradley Beal. The Suns dropped to 14-12 while playing Beal-less nd are 12-14-1 ATS on the road whereas Houston is 19-9 SU at home and have won two-of-the-last three meetings. Take HOUSTON! |
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02-22-24 | Rockets +7 v. Pelicans | 105-127 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 29 m | Show | |
Houston at New Orleans 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans who had won seven of eight game before the All-star break including a win over these same Rockets. But, Houston did win the first two meetings back before the New Year. The Rockets have lost six of eight and five of six before they break as they have cooled off after their attention getting start but, they haven’t won back-to-back games since January 1-3. The break has given some of the Rockets time to heal and I expect a fresh effort here tonight. Take HOUSTON! |
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02-22-24 | Celtics v. Bulls +9.5 | Top | 129-112 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Boston at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Celtics- Boston has won three of the last four meetings including a 124-97 blowout in Boston in late November, but they are 5-5 straight up in the last 10 with Chicago going 8-2 ATS. The Celtics by far have the best record in the NBA and I expect the rest of the pack will close that gap a bit and they could wane their way back to the pack. Take CHICAGO! |
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02-22-24 | Nets +1.5 v. Raptors | 93-121 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Toronto 7:00 ET Nets (+) over Raptors- A pair of NBA dregs hook-up and there isn’t many positive things that can be said about either club. There records are similar with Brooklyn having a slight edge SU 21-33 to the Raptors 19-36 and almost identical ATS records of 24-27-3 ATS for the nets and 26-29 ATS for Toronto. The Nets have had their way with the Raptors winning and covering 8-of-10 meetings and with new coach Kevin Ollie leading the youngsters will hopefully at least for tonight energizes the visitor. Take BROOKLYN! |
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02-15-24 | Warriors v. Jazz +1.5 | Top | 140-137 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 2 m | Show |
Golden State at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz over Warriors- Golden State has to have an eerie feeling coming to Utah to make up a contest that was canceled because of the untimely death of coach Dejan Milojevic. Utah has turned their season around after starting 4-11 as they have won 12 of 14 and are now 22-20 on the year. Draynond Green has return to the lineup for Golden State after his second suspension of the season and the Warriors are virtually a different team when he is on the floor. The Jazz have dropped three straight including a 129-107 home loss to the Warriors three days ago but are 18-8 ATS at home. Take UTAH! |
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02-14-24 | Kings +5.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 102-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show |
Sacramento at Denver 9:00 ET Kings (+) over Nuggets- The defending NBA Champions have dropped two straight for the first time since December losing by 17 to Milwaukee Monday and on Friday lost at Sacramento by 29 points. Usually I would be jumping on Denver in a situation like this where a team returns home and plays a club that crushed them on the road a few days earlier. But, the Nuggets are hurting and most likely will be without their starting back court including Jamal Murray. The Kings have lost their last two but have defeated Denver in the past two meetings and 3-of-4. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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02-13-24 | Thunder v. Magic +2.5 | 127-113 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 11 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Orlando 7:30 ET Magic (+) over Thunder- Step-by-step the Magic are progressing and it started with No. 1 draft pick Paolo Banchero who was Rookie of the Year last season and earned an All-star berth this year. The injured have returned and Orlando is at full strength and have won back-to-back games and five of six. The Thunder have won nine of their last 13 games but will be without their two newcomers in Gordon Hayward and Bismack Biyombo. Magic sprinkle dust over OKC and get the in. Take ORLANDO! |
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02-12-24 | Warriors v. Jazz +1.5 | Top | 129-107 | Loss | -120 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Golden State at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Warriors- Both of these two clubs are off games against a common opponent with different results. Golden State used a last second 3-point shot by Stephen Curry to defeated Phoenix 113-112 whereas Utah who last played at Phoenix on Thursday fell 129-115 to the Suns. The Jazz are 18-6 ATS at home and get the cash tonight. Take UTAH! |
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02-12-24 | Nuggets -115 v. Bucks | 95-112 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 17 m | Show | |
Denver at Milwaukee 9:00 ET Nuggets over Bucks- Nah, I do not believe that Milwaukee’s current swoon winning just two of seven games under Doc Rivers leadership is because of his misdirection. It might seem that the Bucks have adjusted after their 120-84 rout of bottom feeder Charlotte. Rivers first game as coach was in Denver a 113-107 loss as the Nuggets have won 6-of-9 meetings and are 7-3 ATS in the past 10 in the series. Denver was routed at Sacramento (Money Game winner) 135-106 Friday and should be ready here and the fact that they are favored on the road raises doubts about the Bucks. Take DENVER! |
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02-12-24 | Knicks v. Rockets +3.5 | 103-105 | Win | 100 | 6 h 38 m | Show | |
New York at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Knicks- It is really a shame what has happened to the Knicks because the have accumulated some awesome talent and were just starting to put it together and were making a move on the top tier of squads. But, alas a plethora of injuries have beset New York and even coach Thibodeau admits there will be a period of adjustment. Houston has dropped four straight games and is having issues with injuries as well. The price of this contest has me on the home team. Take HOUSTON! |
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02-10-24 | Pacers -3.5 v. Knicks | 125-111 | Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Indiana and New York 7:30 ET Pacers (+) over Knicks- New York has become a legitimate threat in the East as they have made huge player additions that put this club in another level. The Knicks have the chemistry that is needed when ‘new’ players mesh together but with just one problem. Playing their best ball of the season New York has run into major injury troubles and are playing with the next man up to fill the void of those not able to play. The trouble for them is that they have lost major contributors whose production can not be matched. The Pacers are looking to rebound themselves off a home loss to Golden State in one of their worse performances of the year. Take INDIANA! |
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02-09-24 | Nuggets v. Kings -2.5 | 106-135 | Win | 100 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Denver at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (-) over Nuggets- The defending NBA Champs are starting to put things together winning their last three and five of their last six. Sacramento returns home off a pair of losses including one at Detroit last time out. In the only previous meeting between these two was played December 2nd in Sacramento and the Kings prevailed 123-117 as the Nuggets played without Jamal Murray. The Kings need to get the taste of their poor performance against the Pistons out of their mouths and what better way than to take down the champs. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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02-08-24 | Nuggets v. Lakers +3.5 | 114-106 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
Denver at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET Lakers (+) over Nuggets- Streaks both winning and losing are a huge part of the long NBA season and the Lakers have proved to be the team that appears to be streaking one way or another at all times. Los Angeles started the season 3-5 and then won six of seven and went on to win the silly NBA in-season tournament adding a meaningless trophy to their case. then the Lakers when out and won just three of their next 13 games ad are now buzzing along winning eight of their last 12. Denver has been prodding along and for a defending Champion has played rather well. I prefer to play the hot team...take LAKERS! |
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02-08-24 | Jazz +7 v. Suns | 115-129 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
Utah at Phoenix 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Suns- Phoenix is starting to play on the court the way many expected them to play from the season’s beginning, but better later then never. The Suns have already posted three wins over Utah this year and this is the final regular season meeting between these two. The Jazz will need to burn the Suns with their powerful inside game with Lauri Markkanen controlling the boards and action around the hoop. Take UTAH! |
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02-08-24 | Wolves +1.5 v. Bucks | Top | 129-105 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Timberwolves over Bucks- If it ain’t broke don’t fix it...it seems that I have heard that time and again and it needs to be said time and again. Okay here is Milwaukee (two weeks ago) 34-12 and leading their division and feel the need to remove the newly hired first year coach who replaced a NBA champion coach in Milwaukee and since the hire of Dic Rivers they are 1-4. Not to say that it is Rivers influence but a move like that shakes a team up and they really didn’t need it. Timberwolves have lost 2-of-3 and 3-of-6 as they blew another huge half-time lead, this time 22 points against Chicago. Rudy Gobert has stated the need to stay focused for the full game. Take MINNESOTA! |
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02-07-24 | Warriors v. 76ers +4.5 | 127-104 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
Golden State at Philadelphia 7:30 ET 76er’s (+) over Warriors- Without a doubt Joel Embiid has established himself as the true MVP as it seems Philadelphia is hapless without him in the line-up. The news for the 76ers has Embiid sidelined at least six weeks and his mates will have to make some adjustments. Golden State is just a midland team this season with only Stephen Curry maintaining his level of play, but Green and Thompson are not longer the impact players that they once were. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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02-06-24 | Mavs v. Nets +2.5 | 119-107 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
Dallas at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Mavericks- Dallas is just another team that brings a superstar to Brooklyn that had previously played for the Nets. Kyrie Irving returns to New York a place he spent nearly four years but managed to play in less than half the games scheduled because of injuries and personal (mental) issues. The Mavericks have been in the tank since his arrival and he still only plays about 50% of the games. The trade brought a number of players to the Big Apple but altogether they can’t contribute what Irving an produce. Dallas has won seven of the past eight meetings with the last six encounters have been decided by five points or less. Brooklyn’s Ben Simmons (another head case) has played twice since his return and the Nets scored 147 and 136 in those two outings. He plays tonight...take BROOKLYN! |
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02-05-24 | Warriors v. Nets +1 | 109-98 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Golden State at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Warriors- Fading this Golden State team has been a priority this season as they are just a shell of their former selves. Yes, Stephen Curry is still as great ever as evidenced by his 60-point performance in the Warriors loss at Atlanta, but the drop off in performances by the rest of the squad is too much for one-man to overcome. The Warriors are fading before the All-star game losing 11 of their last 17 games. while Brooklyn one of the youngest teams in the league are maturing as the season wears on and have won three of four after a 2-12 slide. Warriors (-3.5) won the first meeting 120-116 but the Nets covered the previous four meetings. Take BROOKLYN! |
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02-05-24 | Clippers v. Hawks +3 | Top | 149-144 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 26 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Clippers- It’s called ‘mojo’ and Atlanta has found it for the first time this season and have won a season high four straight wins. The Hawks who have had the NBA’s worst ATS record this entire season especially at home where they were 3-18 ATS prior to their currently home stand are averaging 133.5 points during their win streak. Los Angeles has won eight of their last nine and and are 5-1 on their current road trip which ends here. After spending two weeks on the road the Clippers are longing to return home and stop living out of a suitcase. The Hawks are still flying high and their momentum will help carry them tonight. Take ATLANTA! |
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02-05-24 | Kings v. Cavs -4 | 110-136 | Win | 100 | 6 h 58 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Kings- The Kings have won five of six on their current seven game road trip have shot 51.3% on the road trip and are playing the Cavaliers for the second time this season winning the first meeting 130-120 at home. The Kings have won the past three meetings with four straight ATS wins in the series. Cleveland is on a winning streak of their own and has five straight victories and have done it with defense as they have held four of their last five opponents well under their season average. Take CLEVELAND! |
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02-04-24 | Bucks v. Jazz -2.5 | Top | 108-123 | Win | 100 | 9 h 14 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Utah 8:00 ET Jazz over Bucks- Well, Doc Rivers has broken his cherry as Milwaukee posted their first win for their ‘new’ coach last time out defeating Dallas (Megabucks loss) 129-117 after trailing by 25 points in the third quarter. That lone win propelled Rivers into coaching in the All-star game as both the No. 1 (Boston) and No. 2 seeds (Bucks) coaches are ineligible. Utah collapsed late falling to Philadelphia on Thursday and vowed to stay focused for all four quarters. Take UTAH! |
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02-03-24 | Bucks v. Mavs +4.5 | Top | 129-117 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Bucks- If it ain't broke don’t fix it! I know that is simple to say after two straight losses by Milwaukee. You see they were cruising along at 32-14 with one of the best records in the NBA and it wasn’t good enough to retain rookie coach Adrian Griffin. This is a team that management expected to go undefeated after trading for Damian Lillard after all they fired Bud Budenholzer before the season, a man who led them to an NBA championship and was Coach of the Year in 2021 and was a Gregg Popovich disciple. No one can be absolutely sure what is going on with the Bucks, but we have seen just as much nonsense coming out of Dallas in recent seasons dealing with their personnel egos. But, all the Mavericks really need is just for Luca Doncic to be himself and Kyrie Irving come to play. Take DALLAS! |
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02-03-24 | Warriors v. Hawks -2 | 134-141 | Win | 100 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
Golden State at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (-) over Warriors- Oh boy, a long range shooting competition may come to the for front before this one is over as Stephen Curry the greatest long range shooter I have ever seen and the new ‘Trae Young Gun’ takes aim. Golden State with or without Traymond Green on th floor are just another former champion that has seen better times. Curry is still great but the drop off with the rest of his teammates is too much for him to overcome by himself. Hawks have finally put thing together or so it seems but having won their last two as hosts they are now 6-18 ATS at home. The beat goes on...take ATLANTA! |
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02-03-24 | Nets +3.5 v. 76ers | Top | 136-121 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Philadelphia 6:00 ET Nets (+) over 76ers- Ben Simmons returns...does he only the ‘Shadows Knows’ (sorry about that Lamont Cranston fans, the rest google it). Anyway, in this meeting the story line is of who is going to and not going to play. MVP Joel Embiid is out for Philadelphia but that only means Tyrese Maxey has more ball time to display his wears and boy has he taken advantage. Maxey, a first-time All-star poured in 51 points in the 76ers 127-124 win over Utah Thursday ending a 4-game losing streak. Aside from Embiid the Sixers have five other roster players hobbled one way or another. As far as Brooklyn is concerned they were short-handed in heir loss against the Suns with Ben Simmons resting after playing one game after returning from a three-year rest. In his debut he had 10 points, 11 assists, 2 steals, a blocked shot while going 5-5 from the field in just 18 minutes. Simmons plays the Nets win. Take BROOKLYN! |
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02-02-24 | Suns v. Hawks +3.5 | 120-129 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Suns- Atlanta won their second straight game over the Lakers (megabucks winner) last time out while Phoenix has won nine of the last 11 games. The Hawks have the worse home record in the NBA and one in which they have covered the number just five of 23 games with two of those wins coming of late. Atlanta swept both meetings last season and have won the last three and seven of the last 10 meetings. The Hawks are getting back to full strength as De’Andre Hunter returns and his defense is key. Take ATLANTA! |
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02-01-24 | Pacers +3 v. Knicks | Top | 105-109 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 58 m | Show |
Indiana at New York 7:30 ET Pacers (+) over Knicks- New York has won eight straight games and winning 14 games in January was their most wins in a month since 1994. But, as of yesterday two of the Knicks main cogs will be sidelined as both Julius Randle and OG Anunoby are nursing injuries. Indiana is one of the highest scoring teams in the league and have shown that they can play with the best of the NBA having defeated Milwaukee in back-to-back games. Pacers Tyrese Haliburton is back after missing 10 games and with New York pair of starters out take advantage. Take INDIANA! |
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01-31-24 | Suns v. Nets +3 | 136-120 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Brooklyn 8:30 ET Nets (+) over Suns- It was just over one year ago when the most fragile of ego’s Kevin Durant demanded a trade from the Nets as Brooklyn’s Big-3 experiment with James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Durant proved that the game is played with just one basketball. Phoenix after a slow start trying to mesh their new superstar with talented role players and the Suns have now won 13 of 18 after falling one-game below .500. Brooklyn had one of the most controversial player return to action Monday as Ben Simmons returned to play and is just 18 minutes had 10 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds and those are impressive stats in such limited play. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-31-24 | Mavs v. Wolves -12.5 | Top | 87-121 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Dallas at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (-) over Mavericks- Surprisingly enough Minnesota has the best record in the West keeping a narrow lead over Oklahoma City and Denver with a victory Monday night over the Thunder. It was just one short year ago when these two clubs met in Minnesota the Mavericks were small favorites on the road with Dallas winning and covering. Well, look at the line today! T’wolves are huge double-digit favorites and there has got to be for the book-makers to put a line out like that. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-30-24 | Lakers v. Hawks -5.5 | 122-138 | Win | 100 | 7 h 52 m | Show | |
LA Lakers at Atlanta 7:00 ET Hawks (-) over Lakers- Atlanta is fourth in NBA scoring but last when it comes to point spread wins as they are 11-35 ATS on the year and 4-18 ATS at home. Los Angeles at .500 is the height of inconsistency as they just trod along. LeBron James has put end numbers that are close to his career averages if you consider the limited minutes that he plays per game. This is the second of back-to-back games and James has yet to play in the second game this season. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-29-24 | Pelicans +9 v. Celtics | 112-118 | Win | 100 | 5 h 54 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Boston 7:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Celtics- Boston was 20-0 at home before their most recent encounters as hosts and now they have dropped two straight at the TD Garden and they are off their worse loss of the season to the LA Clippers.New Orleans is coming off one of their worst performances of the year at one time trailing Milwaukee by 34 points at one time. Kristaps Porzingis averaging 19.5 points and 6.7 rebounds will sit with a turned ankle. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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01-29-24 | Knicks v. Hornets +9 | 113-92 | Loss | -109 | 5 h 31 m | Show | |
New York at Charlotte 7:70 ET Hornets (+) over Knicks- This is a really tough call as the Knicks have been something special since making the trade for Anunoby and have currently won six straight. Charlotte has taken a step back this season (maybe two) and are a dreadful 5-16 SU at home and just 8-13 ATS and have covered only twice in their past 10 games. But, New York has lost their starting forward Julius Randle averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds who dislocated his shoulder against Miami on Saturday. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-29-24 | Clippers v. Cavs +1.5 | Top | 108-118 | Win | 100 | 5 h 43 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Clippers- The hottest teams in the NBA clash today where the Cavaliers will hosts the LA Clippers who have won five in-a-row and 13 of their last 15 games. Cleveland who just defeated Milwaukee has won and of its past 10 games while the Clippers just handed Boston their worse loss of the season. LA has their big man Ivica Zubac out and may rest Paul George as well. The Cavaliers are 15-8 at home and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 outings. Take CLEVELAND! |
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01-28-24 | Suns v. Magic +1.5 | Top | 98-113 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Phoenix at Orlando 6:00 ET Magic (+) over Suns- I think there is something going on with the Suns as they are hotter Pete Davidson’s girl friends (nothing is hotter than those that have chased him). Phoenix lost 133-131 at Indiana on Friday ending their seven game win streak. These two met on New Year’s Eve with the Suns (-6) winning 112-107. Orlando is in a swoon having lost their last two and seven of nine. The Magic may be without Jalen Suggs who was Banged up in their lost to Memphis on Friday. Tricksters are 14-7 SU ar home. Take ORLANDO! |
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01-27-24 | Heat +4.5 v. Knicks | Top | 109-125 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 11 m | Show |
Miami at New York 3:00 ET Heat (+) over Knicks- Last’s season Eastern Conference Champions the Miami Heat are on a five-game losing streak and are currently out of a guaranteed playoff spot. Four of those losses came against against conference foes while New York is on a roll having won their last five and have moved into the fourth playoff spot which guarantees a home series in the playoffs. The Heat have yet to win (0-2) since acquiring guard Terry Rozier from Charlotte and coming to Madison Square Garden will have them focused against the Knicks a team that they love to get up for. Take MIAMI! |
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01-26-24 | Cavs +6 v. Bucks | 112-100 | Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Bucks- How about that! Milwaukee has once of the highest winning percentages (70%) of all NBA teams and yet they fired their coach and have hired Doc Rivers at lead the charge. Why the change? A question that the media has not truly addressed is why coach Adrian Griffin was let go. Most likely it is another Magic Johnson and Paul Westhead situation where the star player is not happy with what is going on. This is the second of back-to-back games with the Bucks winning 126-112 in Rivers first outing on Wednesday. Cavaliers had an eight game win streak end with that loss and tonight they get their revenge. Take CLEVELAND! |
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01-25-24 | Wolves v. Nets +3.5 | 96-94 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Timberwolves- There is something about this Minnesota team that I can’t quite put my finger on as fall as why they continually fail in key situations. On Monday Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise record 62 points for the Timberwolves on Monday in a loss to Charlotte blowing an 18-point lead. The Nets are 4-16 SU in their last 20 and just 2-11 with both wins back-to-back over Detroit. Brooklyn despite their poor SU record (10-11 SU at home) they are 12-7-2 ATS at home. This is the first first meeting of the season between these two with the Nets winning four of the past six. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-25-24 | Celtics v. Heat +8 | Top | 143-110 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 24 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- A rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals has the Conference Champion Miami on a four-game slide after falling to lowly Memphis last night. The Heat added Terry Rozier who averaged 23.2 points for Charlotte before being picked up by the Heat who surrendered Kyle Lowery who was scoring just 8.2 PPG. and he should help the Heat as he becomes part of their team chemistry. Take MIAMI! |
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01-25-24 | 76ers v. Pacers +5.5 | 122-134 | Win | 100 | 7 h 3 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over 76ers- For all of those that disputed Joel Embiid receiving the 2022-23 NBA Most Valuable Player Award what are they to do this season when their vote comes up this season because he has undoubtedly been even better this season. Not only did Embiid score 70 points on Monday against the Spurs but he pulled down 18 rebounds as Philadelphia won their sixth straight game as he raised his NBA leading scoring average to 36.1 points per game. Although the Pacers will be without their leading scorer Tyree Haliburton ( 23.6 PPG) they have enough fire-power to overcome his absence. These two have split a pair of early season meeting in Philadelphia with the Pacers winning the last meeting 132-126. More of that here. Take INDIANA |
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01-24-24 | Suns v. Mavs +3 | Top | 132-109 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Phoenix at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Suns- It looks like Phoenix has finally put it together winning six straight and 11 of their last 14 games after sinking below .500 with a loss to Dallas on Christmas Day. The Suns are embarking on a seven game road trip their longest of the season. The Mavericks are off their loss to Boston on Monday and willhave a healthy (at least physically) Kyrie Irving and Doncic had 50 points against the Suns last month. Take DALLAS! |
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01-23-24 | Knicks v. Nets +4 | 108-103 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 11 m | Show | |
New York at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Knicks- New York has a new look as trades have changed the dynamics of a clubs that has improved defensively with the addition of OG Anunoby. The Knicks have won the past three meetings by a total of 61 points and Brooklyn is off a loss to the LA Clippers after leading 16-0 and leading by 18 points in the third quarter getting outscored 41-14 in the fourth quarter allowing the Clips to score the games final 22 points while losing their 15th game in their last 19. Still, I am looking for the Nets to return home and give a full game effort against their inter-city rival. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-22-24 | Cavs v. Magic +2.5 | 126-99 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 2 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Orlando 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Cavaliers- Cleveland has won six straight and it has been their stellar defense that is turning their offense on leading to season high winning streak. In each of their last three wins they held their opponents under 100 points and won by 18 points or more. Orlando who ha lost five of six before their Megabucks win over Miami yesterday allowing Miami a season low 87 points. These two have split their two meetings with Banchero leading the ways with a 42-point performance. Take ORLANDO! |