09-02-20 |
Thunder v. Rockets UNDER 217.5 | | 102-104 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 1 m | Show |
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09-02-20 |
Heat v. Bucks UNDER 222 | | 116-114 |
Loss | -105 | 2 h 32 m | Show |
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09-01-20 |
Jazz v. Nuggets OVER 217.5 | | 78-80 |
Loss | -101 | 1 h 41 m | Show |
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09-01-20 |
Celtics v. Raptors UNDER 218.5 | | 102-99 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 2 m | Show |
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08-31-20 |
Rockets -5 v. Thunder | | 100-104 |
Loss | -110 | 4 h 21 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Rockets |
08-31-20 |
Heat +5.5 v. Bucks | | 115-104 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 18 m | Show |
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08-30-20 |
Nuggets v. Jazz OVER 218.5 | | 119-107 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 31 m | Show |
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08-30-20 |
Clippers v. Mavs +10.5 | | 111-97 |
Loss | -105 | 1 h 28 m | Show |
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08-30-20 |
Celtics v. Raptors OVER 217 | | 112-94 |
Loss | -110 | 1 h 58 m | Show |
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08-29-20 |
Blazers v. Lakers -12.5 | | 122-131 |
Loss | -108 | 4 h 47 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Lakers |
08-29-20 |
Thunder v. Rockets OVER 228 | | 80-114 |
Loss | -110 | 1 h 20 m | Show |
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08-29-20 |
Magic v. Bucks -13.5 | | 104-118 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 10 m | Show |
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08-25-20 |
Mavs v. Clippers UNDER 237 | | 111-154 |
Loss | -110 | 1 h 33 m | Show |
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08-25-20 |
Mavs +8.5 v. Clippers | | 111-154 |
Loss | -105 | 1 h 32 m | Show |
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08-25-20 |
Jazz v. Nuggets OVER 219 | | 107-117 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 17 m | Show |
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08-24-20 |
Lakers v. Blazers +7.5 | | 135-115 |
Loss | -109 | 1 h 46 m | Show |
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08-24-20 |
Pacers v. Heat OVER 217 | | 87-99 |
Loss | -115 | 2 h 31 m | Show |
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08-24-20 |
Bucks -13.5 v. Magic | | 121-106 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 23 m | Show |
After not playing well in the seeding games and losing game 1 to Orlando, the Bucks seem to have woken up. After dominating defense performances in games 2 and 3 the Bucks now know exactly how to shut down the Magic and I think they will in game 4 as well. There's extra motivation for them to play well as they look around the Eastern conference and see Boston and Toronto already swept their series and Miami is poised to do the same. The Bucks want to make sure to win this in 5. Look for Milwaukee to blow out Orlando. The Pick: Take The Bucks |
08-23-20 |
Nuggets +3.5 v. Jazz | | 127-129 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 35 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Nuggets |
08-23-20 |
Nuggets v. Jazz OVER 215.5 | | 127-129 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 35 m | Show |
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08-23-20 |
Raptors v. Nets UNDER 221 | | 150-122 |
Loss | -110 | 1 h 50 m | Show |
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08-23-20 |
Clippers v. Mavs OVER 231.5 | | 133-135 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 13 m | Show |
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08-23-20 |
Celtics v. 76ers UNDER 213.5 | | 110-106 |
Loss | -110 | 11 h 35 m | Show |
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08-22-20 |
Lakers v. Blazers UNDER 224.5 | | 116-108 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 40 m | Show |
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08-22-20 |
Rockets -2 v. Thunder | | 107-119 |
Loss | -103 | 1 h 1 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Rockets |
08-22-20 |
Pacers v. Heat -4.5 | | 115-124 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 28 m | Show |
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08-22-20 |
Bucks v. Magic +13 | | 121-107 |
Loss | -110 | 1 h 28 m | Show |
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08-22-20 |
Bucks v. Magic UNDER 224.5 | | 121-107 |
Loss | -106 | 1 h 31 m | Show |
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08-21-20 |
Clippers v. Mavs +5.5 | | 130-122 |
Loss | -110 | 2 h 24 m | Show |
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08-21-20 |
Clippers v. Mavs OVER 231 | | 130-122 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 36 m | Show |
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08-21-20 |
Nuggets v. Jazz OVER 217 | | 87-124 |
Loss | -110 | 1 h 41 m | Show |
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08-21-20 |
Raptors v. Nets UNDER 221 | | 117-92 |
Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show |
The Raptors seem like they figured out how to defend Brooklyn in game 2. Caris Lavert was swarmed by the Raptors defense and the Nets couldn't find any scoring in the 2nd half of game 2. The Raptors don't want to get into a shootout with Brooklyn so I expect them to repeat their game plan from game 2 which is double Lavert and run the Brooklyn shooters off the line and force them to make mid range jump shots. Brooklyn's offense will take another hit as Joe Harris has left the bubble. Look for Toronto's defense to choke Brooklyn out again in a low scoring game and keep this UNDER. The Pick: Take The UNDER |
08-20-20 |
Blazers v. Lakers UNDER 231 | | 88-111 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 39 m | Show |
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08-20-20 |
Blazers v. Lakers -6.5 | | 88-111 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 38 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Lakers |
08-20-20 |
Magic v. Bucks OVER 227 | | 96-111 |
Loss | -112 | 1 h 25 m | Show |
After struggling to score during most of their bubble games, the Magic have found their 3 point shooting touch in the last 2 games. Orlando has hit 32 3's in those two games and I expect them to let it fly again in game 2 with absolutely nothing to lose already up 1-0 against one of the title favorites. The Bucks will play better in game 2 and I expect them to start hitting some 3's as well which will open up the floor for Giannis to get easy buckets. I'm betting the Over. The Pick: Take The OVER |
08-20-20 |
Thunder v. Rockets OVER 226 | | 98-111 |
Loss | -103 | 1 h 6 m | Show |
The Rockets made it clear how they intend to attack OKC without Russel Westbrook and that is go back to their old game plan of space it out for Harden and either get to the rim or fire off 3's. They shot 52 of them in game 1 and I expect them to shoot a ton of them in this one. OKC will not be able to play the slow done style that they prefer and will have to run and shoot to keep up. I expect a more competitive yet still high scoring game so I'm betting the Over. The Pick: Take The Over |
08-20-20 |
Heat -4 v. Pacers | | 109-100 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 45 m | Show |
At full strength these two teams are almost mirror images of each other. But they aren't at full strength. Victor Oladipo wasn't 100 percent before he was poked in the eye in game 1 and had to be taken to the hospital. Even if he plays he probably will not make a huge difference. TJ Warren may be a bubble star but the Heat are clearly in his head. Andre Iguodala was a big reason Warren couldn't get going in game 1 and he will be asked to concentrate on defending him again coming off the bench with fresh legs. The Heat are just too tough for Indiana right now. Only laying 4 points is a gift. I'm Betting The Heat. The Pick: Take The Heat |
08-19-20 |
Mavs +5.5 v. Clippers | | 127-114 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 6 m | Show |
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08-19-20 |
Mavs v. Clippers OVER 231 | | 127-114 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 57 m | Show |
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08-19-20 |
76ers v. Celtics OVER 214 | | 101-128 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 38 m | Show |
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08-19-20 |
76ers +4.5 v. Celtics | | 101-128 |
Loss | -100 | 1 h 37 m | Show |
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08-19-20 |
Jazz v. Nuggets OVER 216.5 | | 124-105 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 40 m | Show |
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08-19-20 |
Nets v. Raptors OVER 226 | | 99-104 |
Loss | -106 | 12 h 6 m | Show |
For the Nets to have any chance in this one they're going to have to put up a ton of 3's. Because their defense is just awful and Toronto can basically get anything they want on the offense end. The Raptors aren't going to worry about playing lock down defense and slowing the game down when they don't fear the Nets one bit. Look for another high scoring game. I'm betting the Over. The Pick: Take The Over |
08-18-20 |
Blazers v. Lakers OVER 233.5 | | 100-93 |
Loss | -106 | 1 h 45 m | Show |
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08-18-20 |
Thunder +1 v. Rockets | | 108-123 |
Loss | -110 | 1 h 39 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Thunder |
08-18-20 |
Heat v. Pacers OVER 215 | | 113-101 |
Loss | -103 | 3 h 30 m | Show |
The Miami Heat and the Indiana both played very good offense in the bubble when they were at full strength. Both teams will be at full strength in game 1 of their 7 game series and I just don't think the defensive intensity will be there. These teams obviously know each other well but until a team is down 1-0 the pride that it takes to play good defense won't kick in. I'm betting the Over. The Pick: Take The Over. |
08-18-20 |
Heat -4 v. Pacers | | 113-101 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 5 m | Show |
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08-18-20 |
Magic v. Bucks -12 | | 122-110 |
Loss | -110 | 13 h 32 m | Show |
The Bucks have not played well in the restart. They finished with a 3-5 record and only cashed in 2 games. Their usually dominant defense was a shell of itself but I give them a break because no one played good D in the restart. That being said this feels like the first game that Bucks will all be on the court and focused. Like the Lakers their seed was already locked up and it was hard for either team to really find motivation. They will have plenty of motivation here and will want to make a statement in game 1 against an Orlando team that has a lot of players out and was overmatched in games against good teams in the bubble. The Bucks beat the Magic in all 4 games this season, covering in 3. I'm betting they'll cover the 12 here as well. The Pick: Take The Bucks |
08-17-20 |
Mavs v. Clippers OVER 230.5 | | 110-118 |
Loss | -109 | 2 h 27 m | Show |
The Dallas Mavericks are going to score a ton of points against any team they play against. They are just too talented and too hard to guard to be stopped in this bubble. The Clippers are supposed to be one of the better defensive teams in the bubble but they gave up 111 or more points in 5 of their last 6 games. I think the scoring will come down in this series after the first couple games but not in game 1. The Pick: Take The Over |
08-17-20 |
76ers v. Celtics OVER 218 | | 101-109 |
Loss | -106 | 3 h 45 m | Show |
Even as I sit here and watch the Jazz/Nuggets play better defense than I expected in their first playoff game I still think a total this low for game 1 of the first round screams for an Over bet. Since Ben Simmons injury the Sixers games have been more high scoring because of a worse defense and more 3 point shooting. The Celtics have scored over 122 points in 5 of their 8 bubble games. I expect this game to be free flowing and loose. I'm Betting The Over. The Pick: Take The OVER |
08-17-20 |
Nets +9.5 v. Raptors | | 110-134 |
Loss | -103 | 17 h 12 m | Show |
The Raptors are prohibitive favorites in this first round matchup against the Nets as they should be. No one in their right minds believes the Nets can pull the upset but they've been doubted the whole time in the bubble and they won 5 games, cashing in 6 of them. They have been one of the best 3 point shooting teams in the restart which will make it hard to blow them out. Toronto won 7 of 8 games in the restart and cashed in 6 of 8. My problem is they won only one game by more than 10 points. This number is too high for me so I'm betting the dog. The Pick: Take The Nets |
08-17-20 |
Jazz v. Nuggets OVER 215.5 | | 125-135 |
Win | 100 | 15 h 52 m | Show |
Most people expect the scoring will start to come down a bit now that the playoffs have begun. I believe that will be the case as well but not in game 1 of round 1 between these teams. This total is ridiculously low considering Denver cashed the Over in all 8 bubble games and their lowest combined score was 226. Utah cashed the Over in 5 of their 8 bubble games. Add it all up and I'm betting the Over. The Pick: Take The Over |
08-15-20 |
Grizzlies v. Blazers OVER 232.5 | | 122-126 |
Win | 100 | 15 h 13 m | Show |
Portland has been an Over cashing machine in the bubble, cashing the Over in 7-8 games. Part of that is due to the sheer brilliance of Damian Lillard and the other Portland shooters but another reason is their defense is just awful! Portland's defense has given up 120 or more points in 6 of the 8 games and gave up 115 in another. Look for an entertaining high scoring game. I'm betting the Over. The Pick: Take The Over |
08-14-20 |
76ers v. Rockets UNDER 230.5 | | 134-96 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 21 m | Show |
In a meaningless game before the playoffs start on Monday this game will feature no regulars. Even the backups don't want to get hurt in this one. The players will go through the motions and this stays Under the total. I'm betting the Under. The Pick: Take The Under |
08-14-20 |
Thunder v. Clippers OVER 224 | | 103-107 |
Loss | -110 | 4 h 52 m | Show |
In a meaningless game before the playoffs start on Monday this game will feature no regulars. Even the backups don't want to get hurt in this one. The players will go through the motions and this stays Under the total. I'm betting the Under. The Pick: Take The Under I made an error on the Pick IM TAKING THE UNDER |
08-14-20 |
Heat v. Pacers UNDER 219.5 | | 92-109 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 3 m | Show |
In a meaningless game before the playoffs start on Monday this game will feature no regulars. Even the backups don't want to get hurt in this one. The players will go through the motions and this stays Under the total. I'm betting the Under. The Pick: Take The Under |
08-13-20 |
Pelicans v. Magic UNDER 230.5 | | 127-133 |
Loss | -108 | 2 h 38 m | Show |
Staying with the Under theme of the day in this one as both teams will not play their starters. The backups won't play great defense but they also won't shoot the ball well enough to top 230. New Orleans has cashed the Under in 6 of 7 games in the bubble while Orlando has gone Under in 3 of 4. I'm betting the Under again. The Pick: Take The UNDER |
08-13-20 |
Spurs v. Jazz UNDER 234.5 | | 112-118 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 33 m | Show |
The theme of the day is teams with nothing to play for are just not trying. With a win by Memphis and Phoenix, San Antonio is eliminated which means both of these teams now have nothing to play for. 234 is too many points for a meaningless game. I'm betting the Under. Pick: Take The UNDER |
08-13-20 |
Bucks v. Grizzlies UNDER 231 | | 106-119 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 27 m | Show |
Memphis went from 3.5 games up on the 9th seeded team at the beginning of the restart to playing a game they must win to even get into the playin game. The Grizzlies will not play loose and fast in this one and will cocentrate on defense. The Bucks will be without Giannis and I expect all of their other best players to play limited minutes in the second half. 231 points is too much for me so I'm betting the Under. The Pick: Take The UNDER |
08-13-20 |
Mavs v. Suns UNDER 239 | | 102-128 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 12 m | Show |
The Dallas Mavericks have nothing to play for and with a playoff matchup against the Clippers looming I don't see the Mavericks playing many regulars and the backups won't be playing hard. The Suns have everything to play for and may take a big enough lead that will allow them to slow down and eat clock. I'm betting the Under. The Pick: Take The UNDER |
08-12-20 |
Clippers v. Nuggets OVER 229 | | 124-111 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 53 m | Show |
Both of these teams know they have the 2nd and 3rd seeds in the west virtually locked up but I think both teams will play hard in this one before resting their starters in the finale. These two teams will face off in the conference semifinals if they don't stumble in the first round and I look for them to try to send a message. Look for an entertaining offensive game that goes over the total. The Pick: Take The Over |
08-12-20 |
Heat -3 v. Thunder | | 115-116 |
Loss | -110 | 4 h 0 m | Show |
In a game between two teams with equal talent at full strength, I give the Heat the edge in this one because the Thunder front court is not as healthy. Steven Adams is most likely out and Nerlens Noel may play but won't be 100 percent. The Heat will play hard in this one as they are expected to rest their starters for their final game. I'm betting Miami. The Pick: Take The Heat |
08-12-20 |
Raptors v. 76ers OVER 221.5 | | 125-121 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 41 m | Show |
If this game were a playoff game or meant something I'd like a defensive struggle. But with both teams resting nearly all their starters I believe the backups will play an up and down game with lots of 3's and very little defense. I'm betting the OVER. The Pick: Take The Over |
08-12-20 |
Pacers v. Rockets UNDER 235 | | 108-104 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 59 m | Show |
TJ Warren and Russell Westbrook will not play in this one. With both teams looking like they will BE no worse than the 4 or 5 seed I'm expecting a more relaxed atmosphere and a little defense. This game goes UNDER the total. The Pick: I'm betting the UNDER More Picks Will Be Added |
08-11-20 |
Pelicans v. Kings UNDER 236 | | 106-112 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 43 m | Show |
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08-11-20 |
Bucks v. Wizards UNDER 228.5 | | 126-113 |
Loss | -106 | 1 h 39 m | Show |
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08-11-20 |
Celtics v. Grizzlies UNDER 229 | | 122-107 |
Push | 0 | 1 h 23 m | Show |
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08-11-20 |
Suns -9.5 v. 76ers | | 130-117 |
Win | 101 | 2 h 35 m | Show |
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08-11-20 |
Rockets +5 v. Spurs | | 105-123 |
Loss | -110 | 2 h 48 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Rockets |
08-11-20 |
Nets v. Magic OVER 223.5 | | 108-96 |
Loss | -106 | 1 h 53 m | Show |
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08-10-20 |
Nuggets v. Lakers OVER 221 | | 121-124 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
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08-10-20 |
Pacers v. Heat OVER 221 | | 92-114 |
Loss | -109 | 5 h 44 m | Show |
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08-10-20 |
Raptors v. Bucks -5.5 | | 114-106 |
Loss | -105 | 3 h 18 m | Show |
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08-09-20 |
Nets v. Clippers UNDER 230.5 | | 129-120 |
Loss | -110 | 2 h 41 m | Show |
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08-09-20 |
Rockets -4.5 v. Kings | | 129-112 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 43 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Rockets |
08-09-20 |
76ers v. Blazers -2.5 | | 121-124 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 41 m | Show |
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08-09-20 |
Magic +9 v. Celtics | | 119-122 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 13 m | Show |
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08-09-20 |
Spurs v. Pelicans UNDER 238 | | 122-113 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 15 m | Show |
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08-07-20 |
Magic v. 76ers OVER 222.5 | | 101-108 |
Loss | -110 | 2 h 20 m | Show |
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08-07-20 |
Magic +5 v. 76ers | | 101-108 |
Loss | -110 | 2 h 19 m | Show |
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08-07-20 |
Kings v. Nets OVER 232 | | 106-119 |
Loss | -109 | 4 h 4 m | Show |
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08-07-20 |
Thunder -4 v. Grizzlies | | 92-121 |
Loss | -110 | 14 h 38 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Thunder |
08-07-20 |
Jazz v. Spurs -1.5 | | 111-119 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 36 m | Show |
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08-06-20 |
Lakers v. Rockets -3.5 | | 97-113 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 37 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Rockets |
08-06-20 |
Blazers -4 v. Nuggets | | 125-115 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 37 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Blazers |
08-06-20 |
Clippers v. Mavs OVER 231 | | 126-111 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 2 m | Show |
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08-06-20 |
Heat v. Bucks OVER 223.5 | | 116-130 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 54 m | Show |
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08-06-20 |
Pelicans -4 v. Kings | | 125-140 |
Loss | -105 | 1 h 32 m | Show |
The Pick: Take The Pelicans |
08-05-20 |
Nets +8.5 v. Celtics | | 115-149 |
Loss | -105 | 4 h 17 m | Show |
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08-05-20 |
Thunder v. Lakers OVER 218 | | 105-86 |
Loss | -104 | 2 h 54 m | Show |
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08-04-20 |
Celtics -3 v. Heat | | 106-112 |
Loss | -106 | 3 h 2 m | Show |
This is a very big game for both teams as the Celtic are currently seeded 3 and the Heat are 4. That's big because the 3 seed will avoid the Bucks until the Eastern Conference finals. The Heat are playing the second night of a back to back and with a win the Celts know they pretty much lock up the 3 seed. I look for Boston to go all out and get the win and cover. The Pick: Take The Celtics |
08-04-20 |
Magic v. Pacers OVER 225 | | 109-120 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 55 m | Show |
The Orlando Magic has thrown caution to the wind inside the bubble and decided to play a fast paced up and down game. That decision has paid off as The Magic have won both games and scored 260 points. They've also given up a ton of points. I expect them to To force the Pacers to play a fast pace which will send this game Over. The Pick: Take The OVER |
08-04-20 |
Mavs v. Kings OVER 236.5 | | 114-110 |
Loss | -105 | 4 h 48 m | Show |
Neither of these teams have played any defens since the restart and don't expect them to now. Neither team has a win either and both will play hard to get this win. I look for an up and down game with a lot of 3's and few stops. I'm betting the Over. The Pick: Take The Over |
08-04-20 |
Nets v. Bucks OVER 229 | | 119-116 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 13 m | Show |
Both the Nets and Bucks defense have been abysmal in the bubible with the Nets giving up 118 and 110 in their two games and The Bucks giving up 112 and 116. After losing to the Rockets with a chance to clinch the east the Bucks are going to be locked in on offense and with nothing to lose the Nets offense will play loose as well. I expect this game to get in the 240 range. The Pick: Take The OVER |
08-03-20 |
Lakers v. Jazz UNDER 217 | | 116-108 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 20 m | Show |
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08-03-20 |
Spurs +7 v. 76ers | | 130-132 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 15 m | Show |
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08-02-20 |
Mavs v. Suns OVER 234.5 | | 115-117 |
Loss | -110 | 2 h 58 m | Show |
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07-31-20 |
Rockets v. Mavs -1 | | 153-149 |
Loss | -103 | 2 h 7 m | Show |
These two teams know that no matter what happens in the next 8 games they will be in the playoffs. That doesn't mean there isn't something to play for. With the Rockets currently seeded 6th and the Mavs 7th neither team wants to finish 7th, setting up a likely first round matchup with the Clippers. The Rockets are already behind the 8 ball after losing Eric Gordon to an ankle injury. Already one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA the loss of Gordon isn't going to help, especially facing the Mavs who are first in the league in offensive efficiency. Look for a high scoring matchup and the full strength Mavs to pull it out in the end. The Pick: Take The Mavs |
07-31-20 |
Celtics +5 v. Bucks | | 112-119 |
Loss | -112 | 5 h 44 m | Show |
The Milwaukee Bucks are still the prohibitive favorites to win the East. The Bucks have the #1 seed all but locked up and will be using these last 8 games of the regular season as a tuneup. Eric Bledsoe and Pat Connaughton will be out of Friday's game and the Pelicans showed in the last exhibition that the Bucks aren't the same team when not full strength as they blew them out by 20. One team in the East that many experts think could upset the Bucks in the playoffs are the Boston Celtics. The Celtics led by Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum and Gordon Hayward are deep, athletic can play inside, shoot the 3 and play great defense. Any team in the bubble are going to have trouble with them. With the Bucks not at full strength and the Celtics wanting to send a message, I'm taking the points. The Pick: Take Boston Late Games May Be Added |
07-30-20 |
Jazz v. Pelicans -2.5 | | 106-104 |
Loss | -105 | 16 h 19 m | Show |
A lot of people wonder why the NBA didn't just cancel the rest of the regular season and restart with the playoffs like the NHL. The answer is simple, The Pelicans are really good and the NBA wants them here. They are young, athletic, exciting and hungry. Ever since Zion stepped on the floor this is a team to be feared and the NBA wants to give them every opportunity to get that 8 seed and set up a first round matchup with the Lakers. First things first. They have to play well over these last 8 games to get into the 8 vs 9 playing tournament. The Utah Jazz are still a very good team with the inside outside combination of Mitchell and Gobert, but Utah is going to miss 2nd leading scorer Bojon Bogdanovic. The Pelicans led by Zion, Ingram, Ball, Holiday and Redick have been locked in since entering the bubble winning their 3 exhibition games easily. Look for them to continue playing well Thursday night to get the win and the cover. I'm Betting The Pelicans. The Pick: Take New Orleans |