02-13-24 |
Kings v. Suns -4.5 |
Top |
125-130 |
Win
|
100 |
23 h 38 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY Both teams are coming off losses, but I think the Phoenix Suns will be the team to bounce back with a win. The Suns had recorded three impressive wins before losing to a Steph Curry 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left on the clock on Saturday, and they have had an additional day of rest compared to the Sacramento Kings who lost 127-113 in Oklahoma City on Sunday. 4* PLAY ON THE PHOENIX SUNS.
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02-13-24 |
Georgetown v. Creighton -18.5 |
Top |
72-94 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 19 m |
Show
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MAX BET ALERT - 5* CBB GAME OF THE WEEK The Creighton Bluejays won 77-60 as a 12-point road favorite against Georgetown just over a month ago and they are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. 5* PLAY ON CREIGHTON.
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02-12-24 |
Warriors +1.5 v. Jazz |
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129-107 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 32 m |
Show
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MIKE'S LATE WARRIORS/JAZZ NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Golden State Warriors have heated up and here they'll face a Utah Jazz team they have owned in recent seasons. The Warriors are 7-3 SU and 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings with the Jazz and Warriors are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 3* PLAY ON THE WARRIORS.
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02-11-24 |
Kings v. Thunder -3 |
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113-127 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 29 m |
Show
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MIKE'S KINGS/THUNDER NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Oklahoma City Thunder didn't stand a chance in last night's 146-111 loss in Dallas. I expect them to bounce back with a strong outing against the Sacramento Kings on Super Bowl Sunday. The fact that they're favorites despite playing on short rest is quite telling IMO, and I would not be surprised to see the visitors come out flat following their blowout win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday. 3* PLAY ON THE THUNDER.
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02-10-24 |
Gonzaga v. Kentucky -5.5 |
Top |
89-85 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 27 m |
Show
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MAX BET ALERT - 5* CBB GAME OF THE WEEK The Kentucky Wildcats won 109-77 against Vanderbilt on the road in their last game, and they have scored 87+ points in eight of their last 10 games. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are coming off a 96-64 win over the Portland Pilots, but they are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game, 6-17-1 ATS in their last 24 games following an ATS win and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. 5* PLAY ON KENTUCKY.
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02-10-24 |
Thunder -1.5 v. Mavs |
Top |
111-146 |
Loss |
-115 |
14 h 40 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off an upset loss in Utah on Feb 6, but they are 7-3 in their last 10 games and they'll come into this game well-rested The Mavericks are in a potential letdown spot following a three-game road trip sweep with stops in Philadelphia, Brooklyn and New York, and Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are listed as questionable for this contest. Mavericks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Thunder are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Thunder are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest. 4* PLAY ON THE THUNDER.
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02-08-24 |
Bulls -5.5 v. Grizzlies |
Top |
118-110 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 56 m |
Show
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MAX BET ALERT - 5* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Chicago Bulls are coming off an upset win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, and while they've struggled with consistency, I still like them to record another win when visiting Memphis Thursday night. Bulls are 41-18-1 ATS in their last 60 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite. Bulls are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. 5* PLAY ON THE BULLS.
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02-07-24 |
Pistons +13.5 v. Kings |
|
133-120 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 3 m |
Show
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MIKE'S LATE PISTONS/KINGS NBA NIGHTCAP This looks like a tough spot for the Sacramento Kings as they return home from a seven-game road swing. The Detroit Pistons lost 111-99 to Orlando on Sunday and are only 3-7 SU in their last 10 games, but they are 8-2 ATS in those games. Kings are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Kings are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. Pistons are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pistons are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog. Pistons are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. 3* PLAY ON THE PISTONS.
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02-07-24 |
Pelicans +6.5 v. Clippers |
Top |
117-106 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 25 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 4* PELS/CLIPPERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off a 149-144 win in Atlanta, but I think they're in a tough spot here in their first game back from a seven-game road trip. It's easy to lose focus and relax once back home from a long road swing, and here they'll face a New Orleans Pelicans team that is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games as an underdog. 4* PLAY ON THE PELICANS.
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02-07-24 |
Cleveland State v. IUPU Ft Wayne -3 |
|
75-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
13 h 51 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S CBB BOOKIE BREAKER The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are coming off an upset win over Youngstown State, and I think they'll come through with another win tonight against a Cleveland State Vikings team that will play its third consecutive road game. Mastodons are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Vikings are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. 3* PLAY ON PURDUE FORT WAYNE.
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02-06-24 |
Thunder -3 v. Jazz |
|
117-124 |
Loss |
-110 |
16 h 59 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S THUNDER/JAZZ NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Oklahoma City Thunder failed to cover the spread in a 135-127 win over Toronto on Sunday, but I think they'll win and cover as a short road favorite in Utah tonight. The Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and the Jazz are in a potential flat spot coming off a 123-107 come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Bucks. 3* PLAY ON THE THUNDER.
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02-06-24 |
Mavs -2.5 v. Nets |
|
119-107 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 18 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S MAVS/NETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER Both teams will be playing on no rest with the Dallas Mavericks coming off a 118-102 win in Philadelphia while Brooklyn Nets took a 109-98 loss to the Warriors Monday night. Mavericks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest. Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. 3* PLAY ON THE MAVS.
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02-05-24 |
Raptors v. Pelicans -11.5 |
|
100-138 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 8 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S RAPTORS/PELICANS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like an awful spot for the Toronto Raptors who will play on short rest following a 135-127 loss in Oklahoma City last night and their fifth straight game away from home. This is a big number to cover, but the Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. 3* PLAY ON THE PELICANS.
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02-05-24 |
Kings v. Cavs -5 |
Top |
110-136 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 1 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Sacramento Kings are 5-1 on a seven-game road trip that will conclude with a matchup against the Cavs in Cleveland Monday night. One must wonder how much gas is left in the tank following impressive wins in Indiana and Chicago, and here they'll face a hot Cavs team that is coming off a 117-101 win in San Antonio. Cavaliers are Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite. As extra motivation, the Cavs will be looking to avenge a double-digit loss to the Kings in Sacramento back in November. 4* PLAY ON THE CAVS.
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02-04-24 |
Clippers -3.5 v. Heat |
Top |
103-95 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 26 m |
Show
|
MAX BET ALERT - 5* NBA GAME OF THE MONTH The Miami Heat are coming off wins over the Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards. They came into both games as favorites and covered the spread in the wins, but the Heat are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog and here they'll face an LA Clippers that is on a roll, going 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. The Clippers failed to cover the spread in a 136-125 win in Detroit on Friday, but they are still a solid 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite and a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. The Clippers won 121-104 when the hosted the Heat on January 1 and I think they'll win and cover as a short favorite in Miami tonight. 5* PLAY ON THE CLIPPERS.
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02-03-24 |
Lakers v. Knicks -6.5 |
|
113-105 |
Loss |
-105 |
21 h 24 m |
Show
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MIKE'S LAKERS/KNICKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER I think this is a great spot to fade the Los Angeles Lakers following their upset win as a double-digit underdog in Boston. They've struggled with consistency for years now, and here they'll face a New York Knicks team that has been crushing its opponents in recent weeks. Lakers are 6-16 ATS in their last 22 games following an ATS win. Lakers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win. 3* PLAY ON THE KNICKS.
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02-03-24 |
Bucks -3.5 v. Mavs |
Top |
129-117 |
Win
|
100 |
23 h 9 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to back the Milwaukee Bucks following road losses in Denver and Portland. In their last game against the Blazers, the Bucks lost 119-116 as a 10-point favorite, and I expect them to come out 100% focused here against a dinged up Dallas Mavericks team. 4* PLAY ON THE BUCKS.
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02-03-24 |
Tennessee v. Kentucky +1.5 |
Top |
103-92 |
Loss |
-110 |
18 h 25 m |
Show
|
SEC GAME OF THE YEAR ALERT - 5* TENNESSEE/KENTUCKY MAX BET The Tennessee Volunteers took a 63-59 loss as a 14-point favorite against the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last game. Can they bounce back with a win against the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday night? Not so fast, as the Wildcats are looking to bounce back from a loss of their own after coming up short in a 94-91 setback as a 7.5-point favorite against Florida. I think the situation combined with the homecourt advantage gives Kentucky a big edge. Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Volunteers are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 road games. Volunteers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Wildcats are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS loss. Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. 5* PLAY ON KENTUCKY.
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02-02-24 |
Pelicans -7.5 v. Spurs |
|
114-113 |
Loss |
-110 |
18 h 16 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S PELICANS/SPURS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The New Orleans Pelicans are 7-0 SU and ATS in the last 7 meetings with the San Antonio Spurs. This is clearly a favorable matchup for the Pels who are 25-9 ATS in their last 34 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. 3* PLAY ON THE PELICANS.
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02-02-24 |
Raptors v. Rockets -5.5 |
|
106-135 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 15 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S RAPTORS/ROCKETS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER This looks like a good spot to back the Houston Rockets to bounce back from a 110-99 loss to Toronto. The Raptors are a far easier opponent and they are in a letdown spot following an upset win in Chicago. The Rockets are 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. 3* PLAY ON THE ROCKETS.
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02-02-24 |
Suns -3 v. Hawks |
Top |
120-129 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 35 m |
Show
|
MAX BET ALERT - 5* SUNS/HAWKS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a dominant 138-122 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, but they have struggled with consistency for quite some time. The Hawks are 13-41 ATS in their last 54 games following an ATS win, 9-19 ATS in their last 28 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.The Phoenix Suns have a boatload of talent on the team and they've started to click. 5* PLAY ON THE SUNS.
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02-02-24 |
Princeton +3.5 v. Yale |
Top |
64-70 |
Loss |
-110 |
11 h 51 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY I like the Princeton Tigers to cover the spread as a short underdog at Yale tonight. They had won six on the bounce before taking an 83-68 loss as a short favorite at Cornell last Saturday. Here they'll face a Yale team that is in a potential flat spot following six consecutive wins and a 7-0 ATS run. 4* PLAY ON PRINCETON.
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02-01-24 |
Lakers +10.5 v. Celtics |
Top |
114-105 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 55 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* LAKERS/CELTICS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY I think the LA Lakers will show up tonight following back-to-back double-digit losses in Houston and Atlanta. The Lakers are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 The Boston Celtics are coming off a 129-124 win over Indiana but they are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite. 4* PLAY ON THE LAKERS.
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01-30-24 |
76ers v. Warriors -4.5 |
|
107-119 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 1 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S SIXERS/WARRIORS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER It's impossible to know who will suit up for the injury-plagued Philadelphia 76ers who not only will be playing on no rest, but also their fourth straight road game following a 130-104 loss in Portland last night. Center Joel Embiid (left knee) and Tyrese Maxey (left ankle) both sat out their second straight game and they're listed as questionable for tonight's contest, and I think there's a good chance that they'll both miss this game as well. The Golden State last played in a loss to the LA Lakers on Saturday and they're coming off back-to-back one-point losses. I think we'll see a hungry Warriors team get the better of the shorthanded Sixers. 3* PLAY ON THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS.
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01-29-24 |
Lakers v. Rockets +1.5 |
Top |
119-135 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 56 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* LAKERS/ROCKETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to fade the Los Angeles Lakers following back-to-back wins SU and ATS. They defeated the Golden State Warriors 145-144 as a road underdog on Saturday, but note that the Lakers are 6-21 ATS in their last 27 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games following an ATS win. 4* PLAY ON THE HOUSTON ROCKETS.
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01-27-24 |
Kings -1.5 v. Mavs |
Top |
120-115 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 21 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S LATE-NIGHT 4* KINGS/MAVS NBA TOP PLAY This looks like a great spot to fade the Dallas Mavericks following their close win over the Hawks in Atlanta last night. Luka Doncic put up 73 points in 44 minutes played, so he'll be exhausted, and that's if he even suits up which seems unlikely. 4* PLAY ON THE KINGS.
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01-27-24 |
North Carolina v. Florida State +7 |
Top |
75-68 |
Push |
0 |
12 h 7 m |
Show
|
MAX BET ALERT: 5* CBB GAME OF THE WEEK The Florida State Seminoles are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. The UNC Tar Heels are in a potential flat spot following nine straight wins while going 8-1 ATS. No matter how talented of a team you have, it's taking its toll both mentally and physically to play at a high level for that many games in a row. 5* PLAY ON FLORIDA STATE.
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01-26-24 |
Mavs -1.5 v. Hawks |
Top |
148-143 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 60 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Atlanta Hawks are coming three consecutive losses. They are 5-21 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss and 9-24 ATS in their last 33 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The Dallas Mavericks are also coming off three losses but they are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite. 4* PLAY ON THE MAVS.
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01-25-24 |
Northern Colorado v. Eastern Washington -7.5 |
Top |
74-77 |
Loss |
-109 |
14 h 55 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Eastern Washington Eagles påemed the season with four losses, but they're coming into this game on a seven-game winning streak and they've covered the spread in 10 straight games. The Northern Colorado Bears are coming off back-to-back wins as home favorites but I don't think they'll stand a chance here on the road against arguably the hottest team in the nation. 4* PLAY ON EASTERN WASHINGTON.
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01-25-24 |
76ers -4.5 v. Pacers |
Top |
122-134 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 3 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY How Can Joel Embiid possibly top his 70-point performance in Philadelphia's 133-123 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday? Well, he's had two days of rest since, and I think we'll see a hungry and super-focused Sixers side looking to avenge a 132-126 home loss to the Pacers back in November. The Pacers are 24-21 for the season, but they've dropped five of their last six games. 76ers are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games as a road favorite. 76ers are 25-12-1 ATS in their last 38 games following a straight up win. Pacers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5. 4* PLAY ON THE 76ERS.
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01-24-24 |
Cavs v. Bucks -6.5 |
Top |
116-126 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 57 m |
Show
|
GAME OF THE YEAR ALERT - 5* CAVS/BUCKS MAX BET The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off two lackluster wins against Detroit, but I think they'll come out fired up tonight as they look to avenge a 135-105 beatdown in Cleveland from a week ago. The Cavs have since recorded dominant wins in Atlanta and Orlando and they'll likely be running out of steam. All things considered, this is a fantastic spot to back the Bucks. 5* PLAY ON THE BUCKS.
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01-23-24 |
Houston -2.5 v. BYU |
Top |
75-68 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 54 m |
Show
|
MAX BET ALERT: 5* BIG 12 CBB GAME OF THE YEAR The Houston Cougars are 16-2 SU on the season and I like them to win and cover as a short road favorite at BYU tonight. Brigham Young is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5 and Houston is coming off an ATS loss, and Houston is 39-15 ATS in its last 54 games following an ATS loss. 5* PLAY ON HOUSTON.
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01-23-24 |
Knicks -3.5 v. Nets |
Top |
108-103 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 27 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The New York Knicks are 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. They are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 games as a road favorite. The Nets are 4-16-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall and 7-18-3 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 4* PLAY ON THE KNICKS.
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01-21-24 |
Pacers v. Suns -4.5 |
|
110-117 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 22 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S PACERS/SUNS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a tough spot for the Indiana Pacers who will close out a six-game road trip with a visit to Phoenix. The Suns are on a roll and I don't think they'll have any trouble running over this exhausted Indiana team. 3* PLAY ON THE SUNS.
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01-20-24 |
Jazz v. Rockets -2.5 |
Top |
126-127 |
Loss |
-105 |
13 h 44 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* JAZZ/ROCKETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to back the Houston Rockets to end a three-game losing streak and get a cover after going 0-6 ATS in their last six games. The Utah Jazz had won six in a row before taking a 134-129 loss to OKC on Thursday, and I don't think they're hungry enough to bounce back with a win. 4* PLAY ON THE ROCKETS.
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01-18-24 |
Pacers v. Kings -7.5 |
|
126-121 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 52 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S LATE PACERS/KINGS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Sacramento Kings will be happy to be home from a five-game road trip. They closed out the trip with losses at Philly, Milwaukee, and Phoenix, but note that the Kings are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. The Indiana Pacers are in a tough spot as this will be their third straight game on the road, and with visits to Portland and Phoenix next up on the schedule. 3* PLAY ON THE KINGS.
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01-17-24 |
Maryland v. Northwestern -3.5 |
Top |
69-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
16 h 37 m |
Show
|
CBB MAX BET ALERT - MIKE'S 5* BIG TEN GAME OF THE YEAR The Northwestern Wildcats are coming off a 71-63 loss as an underdog at Wisconsin. They are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss and 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. This looks like an excellent spot to fade Maryland following the Terps upset win in Illinois on Sunday. 5* PLAY ON NORTHWESTERN.
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01-17-24 |
Rockets v. Knicks -5 |
Top |
94-109 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 13 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Houston Rockets are 1-4 SU and 0-5 ATS in their last five games. This looks like another tough spot for the Rockets as they close out a six-game road trip with a matchup against the Knicks in New York Wednesday night. The Knicks have been playing well lately and I expect them to bounce back with a strong outing here following a loss to Orlando on Monday. Knicks are 12-4-2 ATS in their last 18 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss. 4* PLAY ON THE KNICKS.
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01-16-24 |
Thunder v. Clippers -4.5 |
Top |
117-128 |
Win
|
100 |
23 h 40 m |
Show
|
MAX BET ALERT - MIKE'S 5* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK This looks like a great spot to back the Los Angeles Clippers to bounce back from a 109-105 loss in Minnesota. The Oklahoma City Thunder had won four in a row before heading to LA to face the Lakers late last night. I think they'll be gassed out here and I like the Clippers to run away with this one. Clippers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite. Clippers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. 5* PLAY ON THE CLIPPERS.
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01-16-24 |
St. John's v. Seton Hall +1.5 |
Top |
65-80 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 22 m |
Show
|
MAX BET ALERT - MIKE'S 5* CBB GAME OF THE WEEK The St. John's Red Storm are 7-1 SU at home but only 2-2 on the road. They covered the spread in a 66-65 loss as a 6.5-point underdog at Creighton in their last game, but here they're not given as many points. The Seton Hall Pirates are 8-1 SU at home and they are 7-1 SU and 5-3 ATS in their last eight games overall. 5* PLAY ON SETON HALL.
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01-15-24 |
Heat v. Nets -2 |
|
96-95 |
Loss |
-110 |
12 h 6 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S HEAT/NETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Brooklyn Nets have a huge rest advantage as they've had three days of rest since a 111-102 loss in Cleveland on Thursday while this is the second leg of a back-to-back set for the Heat. Additionally, this will be the third game in four nights for Miami who is due for a clunker after back-to-back wins. Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. 3* PLAY ON THE NETS.
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01-15-24 |
Spurs +7.5 v. Hawks |
Top |
99-109 |
Loss |
-110 |
19 h 20 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* SPURS/HAWKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Atlanta Hawks are only 9-29 ATS on the season, and I don't think they're in any position to lay this kind of number against a San Antonio Spurs team that has covered the spread in six straight games. Hawks are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 home games.Hawks are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite. 4* PLAY ON THE SPURS.
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01-13-24 |
Rockets v. Celtics -15 |
Top |
113-145 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 37 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY I expect a hyper-focused Boston Celtics team to take the court here following a 135-102 loss in Milwaukee. It was their second game of a back-to-back set, a situation the visiting Houston Rockets are in for this game following a tight win in Detroit last night. Also, not only with the Rockets be playing on short rest, but also their fourth straight game on the road. Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. 4* PLAY ON THE CELTICS.
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01-12-24 |
Rockets v. Pistons +7.5 |
Top |
112-110 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 6 m |
Show
|
MAX BET ALERT: 5* ROCKETS/PISTONS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Houston Rockets are 0-5 SU and ATS on the road against teams from the East this season and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. I expect the Pistons to come out fired up after going 0-3 SU and ATS in their last three games, the last two home at Little Caesars Arena. 5* PLAY ON THE PISTONS.
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01-11-24 |
Michigan v. Maryland -5.5 |
Top |
57-64 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 34 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 5* CBB BIG 10 GAME OF THE MONTH The Maryland Terrapins will be looking to bounce back from losses to Purdue and Michigan. They were undefeated 8-0 until their 67-53 setback against the Boilermakers on Jan 2 and the Terrapins are 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games as a home favorite. 5* PLAY ON MARYLAND.
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01-10-24 |
Nuggets v. Jazz +7 |
Top |
111-124 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 6 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to fade the Denver Nuggets following their 131-114 home win over Detroit. Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as a road favorite. The Utah Jazz have recovered from a slow start to the season, and they are 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Jazz are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog. 4* PLAY ON THE JAZZ.
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01-06-24 |
Kentucky v. Florida -3.5 |
Top |
87-85 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 23 m |
Show
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MAX BET ALERT: 5* KENTUCKY/FLORIDA SEC GAME OF THE YEAR The No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats (10-2) have been dominating weaker opposition (and put a 96-70 beating on Illinois State in their last game), but here they'll run into a much tougher opponent in the Florida Gators (10-3). The Gators lost back-to-back games to close out November but have won six in a row since, including an impressive 106-101 win at Michigan. Kentucky is a talented team, but I don't think they have what it takes to take down the Gators in Gainesville. Wildcats are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. Wildcats are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. 5* PLAY ON FLORIDA.
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01-05-24 |
Knicks v. 76ers -6 |
Top |
128-92 |
Loss |
-110 |
15 h 11 m |
Show
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MAX BET ALERT: 5* KNICKS/SIXERS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a 110-97 win over the Bulls. The Sixers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. I think they'll have their way with a Knicks side that is in a potential flat spot following solid wins over Chicago and Minnesota. The Knicks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS win and 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 5* PLAY ON THE 76ERS.
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01-03-24 |
Bucks -2.5 v. Pacers |
Top |
130-142 |
Loss |
-115 |
19 h 25 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 4* BUCKS/PACERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY I like the Milwaukee Bucks to get quick revenge for a 122-113 home loss to Indiana on New Year's Day. The Bucks were in control of the game until the last quarter, and I expect them to put a beating on Indiana tonight. Bucks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. Bucks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss. 4* PLAY ON THE BUCKS.
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01-03-24 |
Fordham v. George Washington -4 |
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119-113 |
Loss |
-107 |
14 h 22 m |
Show
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MIKE'S CBB BOOKIE BU$TER The George Washington Revolutionaries are 11-2 SU but only 6-6 ATS on the season. The majority of their ATS losses have come as double-digit favorites though, and I don't think they'll have any trouble to cover this more modest number against a Fordham team that is 1-3 SU and ATS as underdogs. 3* play on George Washington.
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01-02-24 |
Nets v. Pelicans -6.5 |
Top |
85-112 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 19 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Brooklyn Nets are 2-8 SU and 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games, and I think they're in for a tough start to 2024 as well as they're facing a New Orleans team that is rolling. Nets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games. Nets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. 4* PLAY ON THE PELICANS.
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01-02-24 |
East Carolina v. Florida Atlantic -17.5 |
Top |
64-79 |
Loss |
-105 |
16 h 11 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 4* CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The East Carolina Pirates took an 86-70 loss as a favorite against East Tennessee State on Dec 29, and I think they'll find it difficult to bounce back here against a superior FAU team that is looking to bounce back from an outright loss as a 17.5-point favorite. Owls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss. Owls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games following three or more consecutive road games. 4* PLAY ON FAU.
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01-01-24 |
Pacers v. Bucks -7 |
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122-113 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 3 m |
Show
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MIKE'S PACERS/BUCKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Milwaukee Bucks won 140-126 when they hosted Indiana on Dec 13, and I expect them to win big again when they face each other on New Year's Day. Bucks are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. 3* PLAY ON THE BUCKS.
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01-01-24 |
Pistons v. Rockets -7.5 |
Top |
113-136 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 15 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 4* PISTONS/ROCKETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to fade the Detroit Pistons who picked up just their third win of the season in their last game while the Houston Rockets will be looking to end a three-game losing streak. All three games were played home at Toyota Center, but against tough opponents like Indiana, Phoenix and Philadelphia. The Rockets are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. The Pistons are 10-21-2 ATS in their last 33 games following an ATS win and Pistons are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win. 4* PLAY ON THE HOUSTON ROCKETS.
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12-31-23 |
Kings +2 v. Grizzlies |
Top |
123-92 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 47 m |
Show
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MIKE'S LATE 4* KINGS/GRIZZLIES NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Sacramento Kinga are 11-5 SU at home and 7-7 SU on the road. The Grizzlies are only 2-11 SU at home, and while they should be more competitive in general moving forward with Ja Morant back from suspension, I still like the Kings to win and cover as a short underdog in Memphis on New Year's Eve. Kings are 18-4 ATS in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Kings are 21-9 ATS in their last 30 road games. 4* PLAY ON THE KINGS.
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12-30-23 |
Lakers v. Wolves -4 |
|
106-108 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 10 m |
Show
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MIKE'S LATE LAKERS/WOLVES NBA NIGHTCAP The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled with consistency all season. They're coming off a 133-112 rout of Charlotte but are only 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win and 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games following an ATS win. The Minnesota Timberwolves did not cover the spread in their 118-110 win over Dallas on Thursday but they are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss. 3* PLAY ON THE WOLVES.
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12-29-23 |
Bucks -4.5 v. Cavs |
Top |
119-111 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 42 m |
Show
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MAX BET ALERT: 5* NBA EASTERN CONF GAME OF THE MONTH Both teams have been playing well lately, but the Cavs tend to do better against the spread as favorites than underdogs. While the Cavs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite, they're only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog and here they'll face a Bucks team that is 15-5-1 ATS in its last 21 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. 5* PLAY ON THE BUCKS.
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12-28-23 |
CS-Northridge -4.5 v. Cal Poly |
Top |
83-73 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 55 m |
Show
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MAX BET ALERT: MIKE'S 5* CBB GAME OF THE WEEK The Cal State Northridge Matadors are 9-3 SU and 9-1 ATS on the season. The bookmakers will adjust eventually, but I think they're undervalued once again here for this matchup against Cal Poly Mustangs. They defeated UCLA as a 17-point road underdog on Dec 19 and this Cal Poly is not nearly as good as the Bruins. 5* PLAY ON CSU NORTHRIDGE.
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12-27-23 |
Raptors -6 v. Wizards |
Top |
132-102 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 53 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 4* RAPTORS/WIZARDS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Toronto Raptors are only 2-8 SU and ATS in their last eight games, but they're coming into this game well-rested, unlike the Washington Wizards who will be playing on short rest following a 127-119 loss to Orlando last night. Wizards are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 4* PLAY ON THE RAPTORS.
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12-26-23 |
Kings -7.5 v. Blazers |
|
113-130 |
Loss |
-110 |
17 h 50 m |
Show
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MIKE'S LATE-NIGHT KINGS/BLAZERS NBA NIGHTCAP This looks like a good spot to back the Kings to bounce back from a 110-98 loss to Minnesota. The Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss and 23-9 ATS in their last 32 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 3* PLAY ON THE KINGS.
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12-26-23 |
Grizzlies v. Pelicans -4.5 |
|
116-115 |
Loss |
-115 |
15 h 54 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S GRIZZLIES/PELICANS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a good spot to back the Pelicans to avenge a 115-113 loss as an 8.5-point home favorite against Memphis last Tuesday. The Pels are coming off a 106-104 loss to Houston, but they are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games. 3* PLAY ON THE PELICANS.
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12-26-23 |
Pacers v. Rockets -3 |
Top |
123-117 |
Loss |
-110 |
15 h 52 m |
Show
|
MAX BET ALERT: MIKE'S 5* PACERS/ROCKETS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK These two teams are trending in opposite directions as Indiana has cooled off since a great start to the season while Houston has been heating up going 7-3 SU and ATS in their past 10 games. The Rockets are 15-5-3 ATS in their last 23 home games and 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite while the Pacers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. 5* PLAY ON THE ROCKETS.
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12-25-23 |
Warriors v. Nuggets -6.5 |
Top |
114-120 |
Loss |
-110 |
16 h 17 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* WARRIORS/NUGGETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Golden State Warriors are heading into the festive season on a five-game winning streak. They have a win over Boston in there but have otherwise mostly been taking advantage of way weaker opponents and four of the five wins came at home, the only road win as a 6-point favorite in Portland. The Warriors have managed to win without Draymond Green (suspension), but with no one to lock down Nikola Jokic, I think they're about to run into some serious trouble here against a Denver team that is just as hot with seven wins in eight games. 4* PLAY ON THE NUGGETS.
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12-23-23 |
Lakers v. Thunder -3.5 |
Top |
129-120 |
Loss |
-110 |
19 h 47 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* LAKERS/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Oklahoma City on a four-game losing streak. I think they're in for another tough game here against a Thunder team that defeated them 133-110 back in November. The Thunder are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games. The Lakers covered the closing line in a loss at Minnesota on Thursday but they are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games following an ATS win. 4* PLAY ON THE THUNDER.
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12-23-23 |
Rockets v. Pelicans -6.5 |
|
106-104 |
Loss |
-110 |
18 h 48 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S ROCKETS/PELICANS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER This looks like a good spot to fade the Houston Rockets following a 122-96 rout of Dallas last night. Here they'll face a more rested Pelicans team currently playing solid basketball. The Pelicans are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games and 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The Rockets are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 0 days rest. 3* PLAY ON THE PELICANS.
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12-22-23 |
Suns v. Kings -3 |
Top |
105-120 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 24 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* SUNS/KINGS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Sacramento Kings got humiliated in a 144-119 home loss to Boston on Wednesday. The Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games. The Phoenix Suns took a 109-104 loss as a road favorite in Portland on Tuesday, but they are only 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss and 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. 4* PLAY ON THE KINGS.
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12-22-23 |
Fresno State v. San Francisco -11 |
Top |
57-77 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 25 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Fresno State Bulldogs lost outright as a favorite against Portland State in their last game and they are 3-7 ATS on the season. The San Francisco Dons are coming off a 91-51 rout of Northern Arizona to move to 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite. The Dons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. The Bulldogs are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games as a road underdog. 4* PLAY ON SAN FRANCISCO.
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12-20-23 |
Nuggets v. Raptors +4.5 |
|
113-104 |
Loss |
-110 |
15 h 5 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S NUGGETS/RAPTORS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Denver Nuggets are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5 and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games. I think they're in for a tough game here north of the border against a Raptors team that is 17-8-1 ATS in its last 26 home games. 3* PLAY ON THE RAPTORS.
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12-20-23 |
Wolves v. 76ers -3 |
Top |
113-127 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 36 m |
Show
|
5* MAX BET ALERT - WOLVES/SIXERS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The 20-5 Minnesota Timberwolves have a better record than the 18-8 Philadelphia 76ers, but I think regression is coming the Wolves' way. The 76ers are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5 and 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. The Timberwolves are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog. 5* PLAY ON THE 76ERS.
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12-20-23 |
St. Louis v. NC State -12 |
Top |
70-82 |
Push |
0 |
14 h 24 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to back the NC State Wolfpack to bounce back from a 79-70 loss at Tennessee. The Wolfpack are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games. Saint Louis is coming off a 75-74 win as a short home underdog against Louisiana Tech, but the Billikens are 4-13-1 ATS in their last 18 games following an ATS win and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 4* PLAY ON NC STATE.
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12-19-23 |
Suns -7 v. Blazers |
Top |
104-109 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 9 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* SUNS/BLAZERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Phoenix Suns won 120-107 when they hosted Portland about a month ago, and I think they're undervalued by the betting market here after going 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games. The Blazers covered the spread in a 118-114 loss to Golden State on Sunday, but they are still only 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog and the Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 4* PLAY ON THE SUNS.
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12-19-23 |
Virginia v. Memphis -2.5 |
Top |
54-77 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 36 m |
Show
|
5* MAX BET ALERT: MIKE'S VIRGINIA/MEMPHIS CBB GAME OF THE MONTH The Memphis Tigers failed to cover the spread in their 79-77 win over Clemson on Saturday. They are however 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS loss and here they'll take on a Virginia team that is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 road games. 5* PLAY ON MEMPHIS.
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12-17-23 |
Pelicans -7.5 v. Spurs |
Top |
146-110 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 56 m |
Show
|
MAX BET ALERT: MIKE'S 5* NBA GAME OF THE YEAR This looks like a great spot to fade the 4-20 San Antonio Spurs following their upset win against the Lakers while at the same time back the New Orleans Pelicans who are playing great basketball right now. The Spurs are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS win. The Pelicans are 24-8 ATS in their last 32 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5 and a perfect 6-0 SU and ATS in the last six matchups with the Lakers. 5* PLAY ON THE PELICANS.
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12-16-23 |
Bulls v. Heat -4.5 |
Top |
116-118 |
Loss |
-115 |
17 h 10 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 4* BULLS/HEAT NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to back the Miami Heat to avenge a 124-116 loss to the Bulls here at Kaseya Center just a couple of nights ago. The Heat are 15-9 ATS as favorites in revenge games since the start of last season and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss. 4* PLAY ON THE HEAT.
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12-15-23 |
Lakers -7.5 v. Spurs |
|
115-129 |
Loss |
-105 |
16 h 26 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S LAKERS/SPURS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Los Angeles Lakers won 122-119 here in San Antonio Wednesday night. They were without LeBron James, who missed the game with a left calf contusion, but he'll be back on the court for this game and I expect the Lakers to win this one more comfortably. The Lakers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS loss and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. 3* PLAY ON THE LAKERS.
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12-13-23 |
Pacers v. Bucks -6.5 |
|
126-140 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 9 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S PACERS/BUCKS BOOKIE BLA$TER The Bucks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and while the Pacers are 13-9 on the season and 4-1 in their last five games, I think tougher times are coming for Indiana. This is also a revenge spot for the Bucks after taking a 128-119 loss in the semifinals of the in-season tournament in Las Vegas last week. 3* PLAY ON MILWAUKEE BUCKS.
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12-12-23 |
Warriors v. Suns -3 |
|
116-119 |
Push |
0 |
18 h 29 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S WARRIORS/SUNS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Phoenix Sun have won the first two meetings of the season and I think they'll beat the Warriors again here Tuesday night. They'll come in well-rested since a 114-106 loss to Sacramento on Friday. The Suns are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games playing on 3 or more days rest. The Warriors are coming off a 138-126 loss in Oklahoma City on Friday. The Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. 3* PLAY ON PHOENIX SUNS.
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12-11-23 |
Mavs v. Grizzlies +2.5 |
|
120-113 |
Loss |
-110 |
16 h 34 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S MAVS/GRIZZLIES NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a good spot to back the Memphis Grizzlies to bounce back from a 127-103 loss to Minnesota. The Grizzlies are Grizzlies are 36-17 ATS in their last 53 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points, 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5 and 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 Monday games. 3* PLAY ON MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES.
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12-09-23 |
Pacers v. Lakers -4 |
Top |
109-123 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 28 m |
Show
|
MIKE'S 5* NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET I like the Lakers to win and cover the number here in the final of the NBA's in-season tournament. This just might be LeBrons last chance of winning some silverware, and while Indiana is riding a three-game winning streak with wins over Miami, Boston, and Milwaukee, the Pacers have been overachieving and are doomed to come back to earth soon. 4* PLAY ON THE LAKERS.
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12-06-23 |
Magic v. Cavs -4.5 |
|
111-121 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 11 m |
Show
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MIKE'S MAGIC/CAVS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Orlando Magic saw a franchise high-tying nine-game winning streak come to a halt with a 129-101 loss to Brooklyn on Saturday. The loss did not come as a total surprise as they've been struggling on the defensive end lately. Now they'll face a Cleveland team that is very solid on the defensive end, and points won't come easy for Orlando. 3* PLAY ON CLEVELAND CAVALIERS.
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12-05-23 |
Oklahoma State -1 v. Southern Illinois |
|
68-70 |
Loss |
-110 |
19 h 2 m |
Show
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MIKE'S CBB BOOKIE BREAKER The Oklahoma State Cowboys are a disappointing 3-4 SU and 2-5 ATS, but I like them here as they look to bounce back from a 79-65 loss to Creighton. Southern Illinois is getting too much respect and is overvalued following a 101-62 rout of Saint Louis. They've struggled with consistency lately. They are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS win and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. 3* PLAY ON OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS.
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12-03-23 |
Tex A&M Commerce +16.5 v. SMU |
Top |
47-90 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 2 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 5* CBB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET This looks like a good spot to fade the SMU Mustangs who have struggled to cover spreads lately, going just 1-4-1 ATS over their last six games. They are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater and 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite. The Texas A&M Commerce Lions defeated St. Josephs' 57-54 as an 18-point road favorite on Nov 17 in their last game as an underdog. They are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 5* PLAY ON TEXAS A&M COMMERCE LIONS.
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11-30-23 |
Jazz v. Wolves -10 |
|
90-101 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 30 m |
Show
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MIKE'S JAZZ/WOLVES NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Utah Jazz will be playing on short rest after losing 105-91 in Memphis last night. The Minnesota Timberwolves are on a heater, coming into this game on an 8-2 run straight up and 4-1 ATS in their last five games. The Wolves defeated the Jazz 123-95 here at Target Center on Nov 4 and they are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite. The Jazz are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games. 3* PLAY ON MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES.
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11-28-23 |
Hornets +12 v. Knicks |
|
91-115 |
Loss |
-115 |
13 h 17 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 3* HORNETS/KNICKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER Sure, the Charlotte Hornets are only 5-10 straight up and 6-9 against the spread this season, but should the New York Knicks really be favored by double-digits in this matchup? The Knicks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. The Hornets are 10-5-1 ATS in their last 16 games a road underdog of 10 points or more. 3* PLAY ON CHARLOTTE HORNETS.
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11-28-23 |
Bucks -2.5 v. Heat |
Top |
131-124 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 9 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 5* BUCKS/HEAT NBA GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET The Milwaukee Bucks are 7-1 straight up in their last eight games. They've failed to cover the spread in their last two, but as double-digit home favorites over Washington and Portland. They won both games, and I like them to cover a much smaller spread tonight. Since the start of last season, the Bucks are 14-7-2 as a road favorite of no more than 3.5 points. 5* PLAY ON MILWAUKEE BUCKS.
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11-27-23 |
Wizards +3.5 v. Pistons |
Top |
126-107 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 23 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 4* WIZARDS/PISTONS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Washington Wizards are heading to Detroit looking to end a nine-game slide, and this looks like a favorable spot to do so as they are 9-1 straight up and 6-4 against the spread in the last 10 meetings with Detroit. The Pistons are in even worse shape, coming off 13 consecutive losses. The Wizards are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 4* PLAY ON WASHINGTON WIZARDS.
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11-24-23 |
Pelicans +6 v. Clippers |
Top |
116-106 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 1 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 5* NBA GAME OF THE MONTH The Los Angeles Clippers have a lot of individual talent, but they're not playing like a team. The Clippers are coming off a 109-102 win over the Spurs in San Antonio, but they did not cover the spread. They are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. The New Orleans Pelicans have closed as underdogs in their last five games but still won four of those games outright and covered the spread in all five games. The Pelicans are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. 5* PLAY ON NEW ORLEANS PELICANS.
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11-22-23 |
Mavs -1.5 v. Lakers |
Top |
104-101 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 52 m |
Show
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MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Dallas Mavericks are 7-3 straight up and 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings with the Lakers. The Mavs are coming off a 129-113 loss but they are 22-10 ATS in their last 32 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. I like Dallas to come out fired up here following losses to Milwaukee and Sacramento while the Lakers are in a potential flat spot following three straight wins and a 6-1 record in their last seven games. The Lakers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 4* PLAY ON DALLAS MAVERICKS.
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11-21-23 |
Cavs v. 76ers -7.5 |
Top |
122-119 |
Loss |
-110 |
13 h 28 m |
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MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading to Philadelphia riding a three-game winning streak, but this looks like a potential letdown spot for the Cavs after an upset win against the Nuggets on Sunday. They are 0-2 SU and ATS coming off an upset win this season and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight-up win. The 76ers are coming off a 121-99 win in Brooklyn. They are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight-up win of more than 10 points and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. 4* PLAY ON THE 76ERS.
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11-21-23 |
Georgia Southern +5.5 v. Northeastern |
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76-93 |
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-110 |
7 h 7 m |
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MIKE'S CBB BOOKIE BREAKER This is a system play where we target college basketball underdogs that average more offensive rebounds than their opponent, make more three-pointers than their opponent, and force more turnovers than their opponent. 3* PLAY ON GEORGIA SOUTHERN.
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11-19-23 |
Nuggets -2.5 v. Cavs |
Top |
109-121 |
Loss |
-115 |
9 h 39 m |
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MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a great spot to back the Denver Nuggets to bounce back from a 115-110 loss to New Orleans Friday night. The Nuggets are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games coming off a loss. The Cavs are coming off consecutive wins but they are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. 4* PLAY ON THE NUGGETS.
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11-18-23 |
Wolves -4.5 v. Pelicans |
Top |
121-120 |
Loss |
-110 |
17 h 52 m |
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MIKE'S 4* WOLVES/PELS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Minnesota Timberwolves had won seven straight games before their 133-115 loss in Phoenix Wednesday night. This will be the finale of a five-game road trip, but at least they'll be well-rested, unlike the Pelicans who will be playing on short rest after defeating Denver 115-110 Friday night. The Pelicans are now coming off back-to-back upset wins, and I would not be surprised if they come out flat tonight. 4* PLAY ON THE WOLVES.
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11-17-23 |
Rockets +6 v. Clippers |
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100-106 |
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0 |
19 h 5 m |
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MIKE'S ROCKETS/CLIPPERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Houston Rockets are 6-0 SU and 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games. They're coming into this game weel-rested as they've been off since a 107-104 win over Denver on Nov 12. They're in a very different spot than the reeling Los Angeles Clippers who are 0-6 and 1-5 ATS in their last six games. They're 0-5 since the arrival of James Harden, and they just can't see to get Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook to gel together. This is not my favorite spot, but I think the Rockets are undervalued despite their recent hot streak. 3* PLAY ON HOUSTON ROCKETS.
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11-16-23 |
Nets v. Heat -3.5 |
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115-122 |
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100 |
15 h 1 m |
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MIKE'S NETS/HEAT NBA BOOKIE BU$TER This looks like a good spot to back the Heat to avenge a 109-105 loss as a 7-point favorite against Brooklyn on November 1. The Heat have won six on the bounce following that setback, and while they're edging closer and closer to a loss, I still like them to bring max effort in this revenge spot. 3* PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT.
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11-15-23 |
Mavs -5.5 v. Wizards |
Top |
130-117 |
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100 |
12 h 55 m |
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MIKE'S 5* MAVS/WIZARDS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Dallas Mavericks will be looking to bounce back from a 131-110 loss in New Orleans last night. They had defeated the Pelicans by 12 points only two nights before, so I'm not completely surprised that the Pels won the next game, but the Mavs can't be happy about that scoreline. The Mavs will be playing on short rest, but I expect to see a motivated Mavs team with a chip on their shoulder after yesterday's debacle. As for the Wizards, they're 1-7 SU and 4-4 ATS in their last eight games and 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games as a home underdog. 5* PLAY ON DALLAS MAVERICKS.
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11-14-23 |
Hawks -4.5 v. Pistons |
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126-120 |
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100 |
14 h 23 m |
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MIKE'S HAWKS/PISTONS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER This looks like a good spot to back the Atlanta Hawks to bounce back from a 117-109 loss to Miami as a 7-point favorite. They had won five of their past seven games but have failed to cover the spread in their last three, which makes me think they're "due" for a big night here against a struggling Detroit team. The Pistons are coming into the game on an eight-game losing streak, through which they are 2-6 ATS. The Hawks are 3-2 on the road, and the Pistons are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Pistons are 10-23-1 ATS in their last 34 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. Atlanta star Trae Young is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unknown if he will play. If he doesn't, I expect the rest of the team to step up. 3* PLAY ON ATLANTA HAWKS.
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11-13-23 |
Rider +15 v. Nebraska |
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50-64 |
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13 h 6 m |
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MIKE'S CBB BOOKIE BU$TER The Nebraska Cornhuskers are perfect 2-0 straight up and against the spread while the Rider Broncos are 1-1 straight up (0-1 ATS). This is a simple sell high/buy low spot with Nebraska off blowout wins of 25+ points while Rider took a 95-65 loss to Marquette in its last game. This is ugly, but that's also where you can find the most value. 3* PLAY ON RIDER BRONCOS.
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11-13-23 |
Knicks +9 v. Celtics |
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98-114 |
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-110 |
13 h 44 m |
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MIKE'S KNICKS/CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER I like the New York Knicks to cover the number here as the Celtics might be caught looking ahead to their next game against a Sixers team that defeated them 106-103 in Philadelphia last week. Sure, the Knicks will be playing on short rest following a 129-107 home win over Charlotte on Sunday, but they are 22-10-2 ATS in their last 34 games playing on 0 days rest, 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 3* PLAY ON NEW YORK KNICKS.
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11-12-23 |
Nuggets -4.5 v. Rockets |
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104-107 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 42 m |
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MIKE'S NUGGETS/ROCKETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Houston Rockets have answered a season-opening three-game losing streak with five consecutive wins. Now they'll face the reigning NBA champions Denver Nuggets though, and I think the visitors will win this one comfortably. They'll come into this game well-rested with three days off since their 108-105 win over Golden State on Wednesday while Houston battled New Orleans in a close game Friday night. The Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 3 or more days rest and Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. 3* PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS.
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11-11-23 |
Cavs v. Warriors -4 |
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118-110 |
Loss |
-109 |
19 h 58 m |
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MIKE'S 5* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET The Golden State Warriors (6-3 SU, 5-4 ATS) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-5 SU, 2-6 ATS) Saturday night. The Warriors are 9-1 SU and 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from setbacks, with Cleveland coming off a 128-120 loss in Oklahoma City while Golden State will be looking to snap back from a 108-105 loss in Denver. The Warriors return home from a four-game road trip and this will be just their third home game for the season. I think they'll bring their very best effort here to put on a show for the home town crowd on a Saturday night. This is also a bad matchup for the Cavs who have been struggling to stop opponents from scoring from behind the arc. 5* PLAY ON GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS.
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