05-26-21 |
Wizards v. 76ers -8 | Top | 95-120 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 29 m | Show |
The Sixers hung on for their first playoff win in two years, even as Ben Simmons went 0 for 6 from the free-throw line and scored only six points. He did have 15 rebounds and 15 assists. Embiid still managed to score 30 points while being in foul trouble most of the contest. They went a whopping 27-5 in the regular season with Simmons, Seth Curry, Danny Green, Harris, and Embiid as the starting lineup. Tobias’ 28 first-half points were the most by a Sixer in a playoff game since the legendary Allen Iverson scored 30 against New Orleans in 2003. Sixers flex their muscles tonight. |
05-26-21 |
Cubs v. Pirates +1.5 | | 4-1 |
Loss | -129 | 6 h 51 m | Show |
The Cubs defeated the St Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Sunday and won two of three games on the road against the National League Central-leading Cardinals. The Cubs have climbed to second in the NL Central and trail St Louis by just 1 ½ games. Chicago is clearly the better team here but I suspect that we may catch the Cubs napping the way Atlanta was in game one of their series against Pittsburgh. |
05-25-21 |
Mavs +7 v. Clippers | | 127-121 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 44 m | Show |
The Mavericks punched the Clippers in the mouth on Saturday and is anyone really confident about how L.A. will respond? With confidence? This is a team, after all, that tanked a game against the Thunder to avoid the Lakers in the second round. The Clippers vaunted three-point attack (an NBA-best 41.1% during the regular season) was stifled in Game 1. It wasn’t the first time Dallas has done it. In two regular-season losses to the Mavs, the Clips shot 20% from three. The 27.5% they connected on in the opener was an improvement. |
05-25-21 |
Sun v. Storm -3 | Top | 87-90 |
Push | 0 | 10 h 43 m | Show |
The Sun are coming off a huge win against Las Vegas, which means, the public will be all over the Sun tonight thinking they just beat the perceived WNBA favorite. That's not what's going to happen here. This is a dead spot for Connecticut against the defending champs. |
05-25-21 |
Mariners +1.5 v. A's | | 4-3 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 54 m | Show |
Cole Irvin has been struggling in his advanced numbers according to his Baseball Savant page as he is in the 20th percentile in average exit velocity, 34th percentile in hard hit percentage, 91st percentile in walk percentage, and 17th percentile in strikeout percentage. |
05-25-21 |
Celtics +9 v. Nets | Top | 108-130 |
Loss | -104 | 7 h 35 m | Show |
The Celtics were unable to steal homecourt advantage from the Nets in the first game after blowing their lead in the second half. Despite the loss, they showed that they can hang with the Nets and will try to bounce back with a win in Game 2. |
05-25-21 |
Reds +1.5 v. Nationals | Top | 2-1 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
Cincinnati is averaging 5.11 runs per game. Their .249 batting average is sixth in the league. Their .325 on-base percentage is also sixth, while their .432 slugging percentage is third in the league. They've got enough firepower to keep it close against Scherzer. |
05-24-21 |
Blazers +1.5 v. Nuggets | | 109-128 |
Loss | -100 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
The Trail Blazers are 39-34 against the spread, while the over-under is 37-35-1 this season. They have covered the spread in four straight games, including the first game of their current series, as they were a one-point underdog in their 14-point win on Saturday. |
05-24-21 |
Cardinals +1.5 v. White Sox | Top | 1-5 |
Loss | -116 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Timely hits and a lockdown bullpen have been the key to their success. The Cardinals have allowed the second-fewest home runs in the big leagues, and opposing hitters are batting a pedestrian .222 against their pitchers. |
05-24-21 |
Heat v. Bucks -4.5 | Top | 98-132 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
The Bucks held down a significant advantage in the paint, outscoring Miami 56-24 and outrebounding the heat 64-51. The Bucks forced Jimmy Butler (17 points) and Bam Adebayo (9 points, Miami’s top two scorers, into a combined 8-for-37 night from the floor. |
05-24-21 |
Wings v. Liberty -1 | Top | 81-88 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 37 m | Show |
It’s been a while since Dallas made the playoffs so they’re hoping 2021 is their year. They took the reigning champs into overtime, but the Seattle Storm were able to hold on and win by three points Saturday night. Don't fall for the Wings effort against Seattle, this is not a good spot for Dallas. |
05-23-21 |
Grizzlies v. Jazz -9 | Top | 112-109 |
Loss | -101 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
If the Jazz are to win and cover as home favorites, they will need to continue winning the three-point battle while Rudy Gobert steps up inside against Valanciunas. Per NBA.com, the Jazz led the NBA in the regular season by outscoring their opponents by 17.6 points per game on threes. |
05-23-21 |
Hawks +1 v. Knicks | Top | 107-105 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 55 m | Show |
The Hawks played well in the final weeks of the regular season, winning seven of their last eight games. Despite their strong play, they couldn’t avoid a matchup with the Knicks, who took all three regular-season meetings between the two teams. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Knicks, which will give them their fifth win in a row and home-court advantage over their rivals. |
05-23-21 |
Sun +5.5 v. Aces | Top | 72-65 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 25 m | Show |
The Sun are starting the season with an identity, they are fantastic on the boards. I'm going against the Aces after a big win against Seattle and Los Angeles. This seems like a let down spot here. |
05-23-21 |
Avalanche v. Blues +1.5 | Top | 5-2 |
Loss | -125 | 2 h 24 m | Show |
I'm going to back the Blues here, with a little help. Scottstrade has not been a friendly building to the Avs over the years while the Blues have been a good home dog, winning six of their last eight. |
05-23-21 |
Mariners +1.5 v. Padres | Top | 2-9 |
Loss | -100 | 2 h 41 m | Show |
This feels too easy. The Padres are obviously in a better place than Seattle but we're going to get the Mariner's best effort here and we're not laying -260 with anyone. Let's get a little plus money here. |
05-23-21 |
Lakers v. Suns -2 | | 90-99 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 22 m | Show |
The Suns won the first two regular-season matchups between the two teams. On March 2, Phoenix defeated the Lakers 114-104, then won 111-94 on March 21. On May 9, Los Angeles took down Phoenix 123-110. The Suns will present a much better defense than the Warriors. |
05-22-21 |
Celtics +8 v. Nets | Top | 93-104 |
Loss | -110 | 8 h 11 m | Show |
Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving played together for a total of eight games and 202 minutes. Durant missed games because of coronavirus health and safety protocols and a hamstring injury. Irving missed time for personal reasons and because of a facial contusion suffered near the end of the season. Kyrie is facing his former team after a disappointing stint. Let's see how focused the Nets are to begin the postseason. |
05-22-21 |
Storm v. Wings +7.5 | Top | 100-97 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
The Dallas Wings, fresh off a season-opening victory, will have some momentum Saturday night when they host the reigning WNBA champion Seattle Storm. Dallas has a young team led by 6-5 rookie center Charli Collier, the No. 1 overall selection in this year's draft, who had 11 points and 10 rebounds in last week's season-opening 94-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. The Wings also had two more of the top five picks in this year's draft: Awak Kuier, who didn't play in the opener; and Chelsea Dungee, who scored just three points in two minutes. Satou Sabally, the second overall selection in last year's draft, is still playing overseas. |
05-22-21 |
Red Sox -1.5 v. Phillies | | 4-3 |
Loss | -100 | 8 h 15 m | Show |
Nathan Eovaldi has been pitching extremely well, according to his Baseball Savant page as he is in the 78th percentile in average exit velocity, 77th percentile in hard-hit percentage, 84th percentile in walk percentage, and 75th percentile in xERA. His 87 MPH exit velocity is the lowest against him in the Statcast era. Eovaldi throws five different pitches (fastball, curveball, cutter, slider, splitter) and his fastball has been his worst pitch as it has a .316 batting average and he has not allowed a home run against him at all so far this season. |
05-22-21 |
Orioles +1.5 v. Nationals | Top | 9-12 |
Loss | -140 | 5 h 58 m | Show |
Washington has a matching 18-23 mark against the spread, and is down significantly on the money line as the Nationals have not come close to living up to preseason expectations. |
05-21-21 |
Sun v. Mercury -2.5 | Top | 84-67 |
Loss | -110 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
This is not the place or the team that Connecticut has ever found much success. The Sun are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 meetings and have dropped four of five in Phoenix. |
05-21-21 |
Avalanche v. Blues +1.5 | | 5-1 |
Loss | -140 | 9 h 56 m | Show |
If you looked up “must-win situation” in the dictionary, you would find the name and picture of the St. Louis Blues, as the definition. St Louis is 0-2 in the series and cannot afford to fall behind 0-3 and need four consecutive victories against such a high-scoring team like Colorado. The first two losses of the series snapped a three-game winning streak for the Blues. The Blues are also angry that Colorado’s Nazem Kadri has not yet been suspended for what they called a dangerous hit on defenseman Justin Faulk during Game 2. A five-minute major was assessed against Kadri but NHL officials have not suspended him. |
05-21-21 |
Grizzlies +5 v. Warriors | | 117-112 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 54 m | Show |
Curry and the Warriors will have to bounce back after an emotional loss. They are obviously without Klay Thompson, but they are also down James Wiseman, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Damian Lee. Golden State needs a big game from Draymond Green, who leads a defense that is top five in the NBA. Curry’s 37-point effort on Wednesday was still not enough to grab the win. He poured in 46 points against Memphis on Sunday. The Warriors turned the ball over 20 times in the loss to the Lakers. |
05-21-21 |
Pirates v. Braves -1.5 | Top | 1-20 |
Win | 110 | 5 h 21 m | Show |
Pittsburgh's performance at the plate is horrific, as the Pirates are 22nd in team batting average and are next to last in runs scored with 145. On top of that, they're dealing with injuries to major pieces of their already below-average line-up. |
05-20-21 |
Pacers +3.5 v. Wizards | | 115-142 |
Loss | -104 | 7 h 57 m | Show |
The Indiana Pacers had their second-best scoring game of the season on Tuesday, as they kept their playoff hopes alive with their 27-point win over Charlotte. It was Indiana's first postseason win since April 2018, snapping a nine-game postseason losing streak for the Pacers. They scored 144 points without Caris LeVert (COVID-19 protocols), Jeremy Lamb (knee), and Myles Turner (toe). Those three players are averaging a combined 43.4 points per game this season. Eight players scored between 12 and 23 points for Indiana in their play-in win. Oshae Brissett led the way with 23 points, while Doug McDermott added 21 points for the Pacers. Domantas Sabonis just missed a triple-double with 14 points, 21 rebounds, and nine assists, while Goga Bitadze also chipped in with a double-double, scoring 14 points and pulling down 10 rebounds off the bench. Indiana shot 55.2% from the floor and 45.7% from three-point range in the game. |
05-20-21 |
Storm v. Lynx +5 | | 90-78 |
Loss | -112 | 7 h 34 m | Show |
Both teams will be looking to rebound from losses on Tuesday night. The defending WNBA champion Storm (1-1) lost to Las Vegas 96-80 at home, while the Lynx (0-2) lost at New York 86-75. The Storm trailed by as many as 21 points in the first half before pulling within four at the end of the third quarter. Seattle was outscored 30-18 in the fourth quarter. The Lynx were outscored 43-30 in the second half to fall to 0-2 at the start of a season for the first time since 2007. |
05-20-21 |
Red Sox +1.5 v. Blue Jays | Top | 8-7 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 43 m | Show |
Boston owns a 26-18 overall record and they are 13-6 away from Fenway thus far in 2021. The Red Sox are also 11-2 as an underdog this season |
05-19-21 |
Blues v. Avalanche -1.5 | Top | 3-6 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 40 m | Show |
The Avs have kept up their hot play, as they won Game 1 of this series and have won six in a row and nine of their last 10 games. The balanced Presidents' Trophy winners are picked by many to win the Stanley Cup and their defense has killed it as of late only allowing three goals in their last four games. |
05-19-21 |
Warriors +5.5 v. Lakers | Top | 100-103 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Through 62 games in the regular season, Curry averaged a career-high and league-leading 32 points per game on 48.2% shooting from the field and 43.3% You can bank on Curry leading the Warriors tonight. |
05-19-21 |
Spurs +4.5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 96-100 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show |
The Grizzlies visited San Antonio and won both games by an average of 24 points, but yet, the number is just four here. I suspect the public will bite on this number but the Spurs are the right side here. |
05-19-21 |
Sky -5 v. Dream | Top | 85-77 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
The Sky were an excellent bet when coming off three or moe days rest, covering 12 of 15. On the flip side the Dream were horrible off extended rest failing to cover 16 of 22. |
05-16-21 |
Mercury +1.5 v. Sun | Top | 78-86 |
Loss | -114 | 5 h 7 m | Show |
The Mercury have covred 9 of their last 11 meetings and 5 of 6 in Connecticut. |
05-15-21 |
Heat -1.5 v. Bucks | Top | 108-122 |
Loss | -110 | 6 h 30 m | Show |
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05-15-21 |
Aces v. Storm +1 | Top | 83-97 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 11 m | Show |
Seattle still has one of the best players in the world in Breanna Stewart, one of the greatest point guards of all-time in Sue Bird, and an athletic two-way playmaker in Jewell Loyd. Everyone is on the Aces today but I suspect it will take a few games for their talent to shine. |
05-15-21 |
Celtics v. Wolves -4.5 | Top | 124-108 |
Loss | -112 | 1 h 33 m | Show |
Even though the Timberwolves have been eliminated from playoff contention, they are playing well and won’t be a pushover for the playoff-bound Celtics. Minnesota is averaging 111.8 points per game. They finished with 103 points in their last game, making 42.6 percent of their field goals and 39 percent of their three-pointers. A similar effort today will get them the cover and win. |
05-13-21 |
Raptors +10.5 v. Bulls | Top | 102-114 |
Loss | -103 | 4 h 18 m | Show |
The Bulls have the Nets and the Bucks on tap to finish off the season, with the playoffs still in sight there is no way they will be focused on a Raptors team who has been eliminated. |
05-13-21 |
Nuggets v. Wolves +2.5 | | 114-103 |
Loss | -109 | 4 h 13 m | Show |
The public is going to think this is easy when the defenseless timberwolves take on the high powered Nuggets, yet the number is just 2.5. I've done this long enough to know when I see a trap. |
05-13-21 |
Magic +13 v. Hawks | | 93-116 |
Loss | -113 | 4 h 7 m | Show |
The Hawks are fresh off a playoff berth after taking two games from the Washington Wizards. With two games left, you can bet that the Hawks will be a little less motivated to cover a big number against the Magic. |
05-13-21 |
Spurs +5.5 v. Knicks | Top | 98-102 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 2 m | Show |
This is a typical spot where most bettors get tripped up. They see the Spurs get their lunch handed to them by the Nets last night, while the Knicks had the day off after flying back from the West Coast. The problem is, that logic hardly works because in order to beat the books you have to be illogical. The Knicks are fresh off a disappointing loss to the Lakers and now have to get up for a 33-35 Spurs team. No way they'll be sharp in this one. |
05-13-21 |
Clippers v. Hornets +8 | Top | 113-90 |
Loss | -105 | 4 h 42 m | Show |
The Clippers (46-23) began a season-ending stretch of four straight road games by ripping the Toronto Raptors 115-96 on Tuesday night for their third victory in the last four games. With road trips, it's typical to get a team's best performance in game one, and a drop-off in game two. That's what we should count on in this one. |
05-12-21 |
Rockets +11.5 v. Lakers | Top | 122-124 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
The Lakers are fresh off a win over the New York Knicks, there is zero chance they will be up for a game against the less than stellar Rockets. |
05-12-21 |
Blazers +1.5 v. Jazz | | 105-98 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
The Portland Trail Blazers have been red hot over their past 15 games, and their play has moved them ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers for the sixth seed, which is the final guaranteed playoff spot. The Blazers spent a significant portion of the season without CJ McCollum, which allowed Norman Powell to develop into a prolific scorer. Now that McCollum is back, Powell gives the Blazers a really good third scoring option at the small forward spot. |
05-12-21 |
Pelicans v. Mavs -9 | Top | 107-125 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
The New Orleans Pelicans are playing without their top two scorers Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram and their leading rebounder Steven Adams is questionable for Wednesday. Josh Hart is also out for the Pelicans. New Orleans is scoring an average of 114.8 points per game but is missing an average of 50.8 points per game with Williamson and Ingram sidelined. The Pelicans are also missing the 7.2 rebounds per game that Williamson averages and the 4.9 assists per game that Ingram averages. |
05-12-21 |
Golden Knights v. Sharks +1.5 | Top | 6-0 |
Loss | -129 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Offense has been trending in the right direction for the Sharks lately. They have scored three goals or more in seven out of the last nine games. The team ranks 23rd in goals per game, ninth in shots per game, 27th in shooting %, and 26th in scoring efficiency ratio. |
05-12-21 |
Kings +1.5 v. Avalanche | Top | 0-6 |
Loss | -100 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
This is the game after the Av's huge win in Las Vegas, trust me, they are in a letdown spot here. I'll take the insurance in what will be a tight game until the end. |
05-12-21 |
Spurs +6 v. Nets | | 116-128 |
Loss | -105 | 6 h 12 m | Show |
The Nets have struggled at times on the defensive end, registering a defensive rating of 113.3, ranked 23rd in the NBA. The Spurs have covered 15 of their last 20 meetings against the Nets. |
05-12-21 |
Celtics -6 v. Cavs | Top | 94-102 |
Loss | -110 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
The Cleveland Cavaliers are an average defensive team as well as they are 17th in the NBA giving up 112.3 points per game. In their last game against the Indiana Pacers, they allowed 111 points on 44-of-88 (50 percent) from the field, 11-of-27 (40.7 percent) from three, and 16 free-throw attempts. |
05-12-21 |
Wizards v. Hawks -6 | Top | 116-120 |
Loss | -115 | 5 h 15 m | Show |
Again, don't take from the fourth quarter in their last meeting a few short days ago and apply it to your handicapping tonight. The Wizards were down by 17 heading into the fourth but dominated the last stanza to lose by just one. We think the Wizards will have all the momentum when it's the Hawks who will have a double-digit win. |
05-11-21 |
Knicks v. Lakers -5.5 | Top | 99-101 |
Loss | -108 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
The Lakers will try and finish in the top-six with the odds stacked against them, but in order to do that, they need to win every game that’s left on their schedule, starting with their matchup with the Knicks on Tuesday. The Knicks beat the Lakers 111-96 on April 12, but neither LeBron James nor Anthony Davis were available for that contest. This time around, Davis will be available and there’s a good chance James will be too because he went through a full practice on Monday. |
05-11-21 |
Nets -4.5 v. Bulls | Top | 115-107 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
The Brooklyn Nets haven't played their best basketball since they clinched a playoff berth after their 116-103 win over the Toronto Raptors on April 30th. They have recorded just two wins in eight games since but will be high on confidence after getting the better of Western Conference heavyweights, the Denver Nuggets. |
05-11-21 |
Mavs v. Grizzlies +1.5 | | 104-133 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show |
They are approaching the final days of what was a gruesome second half schedule that has seen the Grizzlies play around .500 basketball for the back half of the season. There have been some letdowns, but all in all the wheels haven’t completely fallen off as they pursue their playoff aspirations. |
05-11-21 |
Heat -1.5 v. Celtics | Top | 129-121 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show |
I will be glad when I don't have to see another Miami player in what has to be the worst uni's in the league for a few months, but this is about winning not my personal preferences. The public will predictably be all over the Celtics in this one but there was nothing that I saw on Sunday that has motivated me to be on the Celtics side tonight. |
05-11-21 |
Clippers -13 v. Raptors | | 115-96 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
After losing four of their last six games, LA is in need of a bounceback win—a confidence booster before the playoffs begin on May 22. The Raptors, now officially eliminated from postseason contention and missing their entire core due to various ailments, are the perfect candidate. |
05-11-21 |
Wolves -7.5 v. Pistons | Top | 119-100 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 35 m | Show |
The Minnesota Timberwolves (21-47) finish their 2020-21 travel schedule Tuesday evening when they visit the Detroit Pistons (20-49) in Motown. The two sides met back on opening night, when the Wolves beat the Pistons, 111-101, at Target Center behind Malik Beasley's 23 points. Minnesota visits Detroit following a 128-96 victory at Orlando Sunday night. Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell each scored 27 points in the victory. Detroit fell most recently to the Chicago Bulls, 108-96, on Sunday. Rookie Saddiq Bey led the Pistons with 20 points and seven rebounds in the loss. |
05-11-21 |
Nuggets v. Hornets +5.5 | | 117-112 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
The Denver Nuggets (44-24) were on a tear following the loss of Jamal Murray, but the team has been in a little bit of a tailspin having lost three of their last four games, although those three losses have come against the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets. With the laundry list of injuries they’ve been dealing with, it’s surprising they’ve been able to stay tight in these games. Tonight, they draw the Charlotte Hornets (33-35) as they head out for a four-game road trip to end the season. |
05-10-21 |
Jazz -2.5 v. Warriors | Top | 116-119 |
Loss | -105 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
The Jazz have been at the front of the pack all season long, and it's easy to see why. They have an abundance of talent and depth that arguably is unmatched. Luckily for Golden State, Utah will be missing some key pieces on Monday night. Jazz reporter Sarah Todd of the Deseret News reported Sunday that guards Mike Conley Jr. and Donovan Mitchell will not play against the Warriors. That news doesn't deter me from betting the Jazz who, even without Conley and Mitchell, have enough depth to take care of the one-dimensional Warriors. |
05-10-21 |
Rockets +15 v. Blazers | Top | 129-140 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
The Portland Trail Blazers take on the Houston Rockets for their third and final game of a three game home stand in Portland. The Trail Blazers come into this game red hot, winning seven of their last eight, and hoping to ride that momentum as they try to get farther out of the play-in spot. The Rockets enter tonight’s game losers of five straight, and ten of their last eleven. However, the Rockets have not quit and in a get-away spot, I think we'll see the Blazers more interested in getting on a plane to Salt Lake City. |
05-10-21 |
Bucks v. Spurs +7 | | 125-146 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 2 m | Show |
Milwaukee isn’t coming off a very inspiring win, but it was a 141-133 win nonetheless against a Houston Rockets team with merely eight active players. This will be the Bucks last game against the West, I'm guessing they are more interested in getting on a plane and getting back home. They were disinterested against the Rockets, I expect a similar performance tonight. |
05-10-21 |
Pelicans +9 v. Grizzlies | Top | 110-115 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 36 m | Show |
The is another number that seems head-scratching. The Cavaliers are out of postseason contention as they go on the road to face a Pacers team who is very much alive for another showdown against the Washington Wizards, with home court on the line. This number is only eight? The books are begging you to take the Pacers, we're not falling for that. |
05-10-21 |
Wizards v. Hawks -8 | Top | 124-125 |
Loss | -102 | 7 h 13 m | Show |
To put it plainly, the Wizards are scalding hot as they arrive in Atlanta. Washington is 15-4 in the last 19 games, sporting the NBA’s best record since Apr. 7. During that 19-game stretch, the Wizards boast a top-five offense and, rather shockingly, a top-ten defense. Washington leads the NBA in field goal percentage, making more than 50 percent of their shots in the last 19 games, and they are a top-five team in assists, offensive rebound rate and free throw rate. So, the question is, even with Beal out of the line-up why are the Hawks an 8-pt favorite? I've been doing this long enough to know that the Hawks are the side and the books know it. |
05-10-21 |
Pacers v. Cavs +8.5 | | 111-102 |
Loss | -106 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
The is another number that seems head-scratching. The Cavaliers are out of postseason contention as they go on the road to face a Pacers team who is very much alive for another showdown against the Washington Wizards, with home court on the line. This number is only eight? The books are begging you to take the Pacers, we're not falling for that. |
05-09-21 |
Thunder v. Kings -9 | Top | 98-126 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show |
The OKC Thunder have struggled to produce victories and have a number of players currently missing due to injury. They have struggled for offensive rhythm in the absence of Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and currently have the worst offence in the league this season. |
05-09-21 |
Bulls -9 v. Pistons | Top | 108-96 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Zach LaVine has tallied a combined total of 38 points, eight rebounds and four assists over the course of his last two appearances. The chances of the Chicago Bulls qualifying for the play-in tournament are slim at this stage. Nevertheless, the men in red are competing at a high level and will aim to finish the 2020-21 campaign on a positive note. |
05-09-21 |
Senators v. Flames -1.5 | Top | 1-6 |
Win | 126 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
Ottawa sits near the bottom half of the NHL in goals per game with 2.8 and goals against at 3.3. The powerplay has been a disaster this year, generating goals on only 15.8% of chances, good for 26th in the NHL. The penalty kill has been better as of late, but the Sens still sit 18th in the NHL killing 79% of them. |
05-09-21 |
Mavs v. Cavs +11 | | 124-97 |
Loss | -108 | 7 h 28 m | Show |
Nothing about this match=up indicates the Mavericks will have much trouble, but the fact is, there are games when your gut tell you that the Mavericks will be more focused on the Memphis Grizzlies, their upcoming opponent, than they will trying to cover a double digit spread against one of the worst teams in the league. |
05-09-21 |
Wolves -7.5 v. Magic | Top | 128-96 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 25 m | Show |
The Orlando Magic's paint defense has been suspect without Nikola Vucevic and Jonathan Isaac, which presents a brilliant opportunity for Karl-Anthony Towns to have a big night. |
05-09-21 |
Knicks v. Clippers -7 | Top | 106-100 |
Loss | -109 | 4 h 1 m | Show |
After losing to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, the New York Knicks fell to another Western Conference contender in the Phoenix Suns on Friday. The Knickerbockers went cold in the fourth, putting up just 17 points compared to the Suns' 38 points in the final twelve minutes. |
05-09-21 |
Heat -1 v. Celtics | | 130-124 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 22 m | Show |
Jaylen Brown was absent in the Boston Celtics' last two outings and is listed as 'day to day' for this game. Kemba Walker stepped up in Brown's absence and might need to do so again. However, Walker hasn't been clutch for the Boston Celtics this season. He has the second-worst FG% (33) by a guard in the fourth quarter or overtime. |
05-08-21 |
Sabres +1.5 v. Penguins | | 0-1 |
Win | 142 | 5 h 15 m | Show |
There is no reason why the Pittsburgh Penguins would be all-in in this match-up after putting up eight goals in their last meeting. This will be a game that Mike Sulivan will try some different things. |
05-07-21 |
Knicks v. Suns -6.5 | Top | 105-128 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 2 m | Show |
This is the TOP NBA selection from Dana Lane. No further hype needed. |
05-07-21 |
Spurs -4.5 v. Kings | | 113-104 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
The Kings come into this matchup winners of five of their last six outings, but without De’Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes, and Tyrese Haliburton, head coach Gregg Popovich and company will have three fewer starters to worry about in this small market clash. |
05-07-21 |
Avalanche -1.5 v. Kings | Top | 3-2 |
Loss | -107 | 5 h 44 m | Show |
At home, the Kings own a 9-12-4 mark, including a 3-7-0 record over the last 10. The club has struggled on the offensive end at Staples Center, producing just 67 goals on home ice for the fifth fewest in the league (tied). However, one strong suit on home ice has been the Kings' power-play unit, with the squad converting on 22.7 percent of its opportunities, the 13th best man advantage at home in the NHL. |
05-07-21 |
Nuggets v. Jazz -4 | Top | 120-127 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
The Jazz are loaded with guys like Joe Ingles, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Joe Clarkson who can all shoot lights out. The Nuggets have Michael Porter Jr. If this turns into a firefight, it could be difficult for Denver unless MPJ has an amazing game and there is some offensive contribution from elsewhere, like Austin Rivers or Aaron Gordon. Jokic will get his own but against a team like Utah, the best team in the league even, he can’t do it alone. |
05-07-21 |
Rockets +16.5 v. Bucks | | 133-141 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 39 m | Show |
The Milwaukee Bucks are fresh off a win over the white hot Washington Wizards which leads e to anticipate a let down in this match-up, especially with a road trip to San Antonio up next. |
05-07-21 |
Magic v. Hornets -7 | Top | 112-122 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 27 m | Show |
Even in defeat, the Hornets shot the ball well from beyond the arc against one of the better perimeter defenses. If they come close to repeating that performance against the less than magical Magic, they'll blow Orlando out. |
05-07-21 |
Wolves v. Heat -6.5 | | 112-121 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 22 m | Show |
A couple of things going for the Heat tonight. They are coming off a horrible loss 14-pt loss to the Mavericks and they've lost five straight games to the lowly Timberwolves. I would think that you would see the public all over the T'Wolves but I'll always take a team with something to prove. |
05-07-21 |
Ducks +1.5 v. Wild | Top | 3-4 |
Win | 104 | 3 h 49 m | Show |
With a pair of close, tough, gut-check type series against the Vegas Golden Knights and St. Louis Blues behind them and the playoffs looming, the Minnesota Wild welcome the Anaheim Ducks to the Xcel Energy Center for the last home series of the 2021 season. Minnesota has done well against the West division’s last-place squad, owning a 5-1-0 record against the Ducks this season and bring a five-game winning streak against Anaheim into Thursday night’s matchup. No way can I see the Wild engaged in this tilt. |
05-07-21 |
Celtics -4 v. Bulls | Top | 99-121 |
Loss | -105 | 6 h 20 m | Show |
The limited-capacity crowd that arrives Friday will see the visiting Celtics (35-31), who are fighting to maintain a spot in the top six in the Eastern Conference to avoid the play-in tournament. A potentially decisive back-to-back set of games against the Miami Heat await the Celtics on Sunday and Tuesday but first comes the road game in Chicago. Don't be lured in by the Jaylen Brown injury. |
05-07-21 |
Flyers +1.5 v. Capitals | Top | 4-2 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 52 m | Show |
According to Tom Gulitti of the NHL's website, Washington's Alex Ovechkin will remain sidelined through at least Friday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers because of a lower-body injury. Ovechkin first experienced the setback on April 22, played only 39 seconds versus the New York Rangers on Monday, and missed Wednesday's game at the Rangers. |
05-06-21 |
Thunder +14.5 v. Warriors | Top | 97-118 |
Loss | -103 | 8 h 0 m | Show |
I loved what the Thunder did against the Kings in a loss. This is the time of year you have to understand what type of team you're getting especially with them out of the postseason picture. I don't want a team that lays down and the Thunder didn't in the fourth quarter even though they took the loss. I'll take double digits with OKC. |
05-06-21 |
Lakers v. Clippers -8 | | 94-118 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Kawhi Leonard and Patrick Beverley both re-entered the lineup this week, leaving Serge Ibaka as the only rotation player still dealing with an injury. The Lakers recently got Anthony Davis back, but LeBron James and Dennis Schroder have been ruled out of tonight's contest. The Lakers could also be without Talen Horton-Tucker, who is considered questionable with a calf injury. |
05-06-21 |
Grizzlies v. Pistons +9.5 | Top | 97-111 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 9 m | Show |
This match-up looks too easy which is why we're looking at the tanking Pistons here. We know Detroit is looking towards next season but their young kids still have something to prove. It's not been a great year from them but one thing you can expect from any kid is inconsistencies which means there are some highs as well. Memphis looked like they went through the motions on defense against Minnesota, they won't cover this number with that effort tonight. |
05-06-21 |
Hawks v. Pacers +6 | | 126-133 |
Win | 102 | 6 h 4 m | Show |
Yes, the Pacers are dealing with injuries but I suspect we'll catch the Hawks napping in this one after a big win against the Phoenix Suns. This will be the Hawks final road game of the season which means there is usually one eye on getting home. |
05-06-21 |
Wizards v. Raptors -2 | | 131-129 |
Loss | -110 | 6 h 58 m | Show |
The Washington Wizards will face a desperate team Thursday night when they visit the Toronto Raptors in Tampa. While the Wizards have been on a nice little roll that has enhanced their playoff chances despite a 135-134 road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, the Raptors are coming off a 1-3 Western trip that has dimmed their playoff outlook. If the Raptors defeat the Wizards, it would keep their hopes percolating. A loss, however, could be devastating to their chances of an eighth consecutive postseason appearance. |
05-06-21 |
Bulls -4 v. Hornets | Top | 120-99 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 36 m | Show |
The Chicago Bulls are on a four-game losing streak and are in need of more support. Fortunately, Thursday's matchup will be the first game back for Zach LaVine, who missed 11 straight games due to the league’s health and safety protocols. The veteran guard will be joined by Nikola Vucevic, who was sidelined for the last two games due to a hip injury. |
05-05-21 |
Spurs v. Jazz -6.5 | | 94-126 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 42 m | Show |
San Antonio essentially lost the game in the first half, as they outscored Utah by 6 in the second half. They coughed up an uncharacteristic 8 turnovers in the first 24 minutes, leading to an early 13-4 points off turnovers lead for the Jazz at the half that helped put them up 17 heading into the locker room. The Jazz will play more of a comp;lete game tonight. |
05-05-21 |
Knicks v. Nuggets -3.5 | Top | 97-113 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 36 m | Show |
Denver needs to continue to defend at an elite rate, hope they can get transition offense, and get huge games from Michael Porter Jr and Nikola Jokic. They need one other player to have a big night, and they need to win the minutes with JaMychal Green on the court. |
05-05-21 |
Celtics v. Magic +11 | Top | 132-96 |
Loss | -102 | 4 h 48 m | Show |
Young, hungry opponents have proven to be problematic for the Boston Celtics at times this season. They will face another one in the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. |
05-04-21 |
Warriors v. Pelicans -2 | | 103-108 |
Win | 100 | 14 h 7 m | Show |
This is traditional not the best spot for the Warriors. In back to back situations the Warriors are just 8-22-1 ATS in the second game. |
05-04-21 |
Kings -5.5 v. Thunder | Top | 103-99 |
Loss | -100 | 5 h 6 m | Show |
The betting public doesn't agree, but word is the Thunder are looking forward to getting out of town. With both teams out of the playoff picture, it will be a game in which both look to improve incrementally and continue to develop their young players. OKC has only won two games since the trade deadline and has struggled more than any team in the league of late. Sacramento, although they haven't been very good this season, are winners of two straight games. |
05-04-21 |
Hornets -4.5 v. Pistons | Top | 102-99 |
Loss | -107 | 4 h 29 m | Show |
The Hornets are rested as they'll play their second game against each other against a Pistons team who is likely thinking about tanking more than winning. The public has done us a favor, betting the Pistons down to four from six. Hornets win this one easily. |
04-30-21 |
Tigers +1.5 v. Yankees | Top | 0-10 |
Loss | -100 | 5 h 6 m | Show |
I understand there's nothing about this match-up that screams Tigers but, at home, New York has hit .205/.300/.319 with 10 home runs and 34 RBI. Nothing to get excited about. Even with Cole, I'm more than happy to take the plus money with the insurance. |
04-30-21 |
Mets -1.5 v. Phillies | | 1-2 |
Loss | -100 | 5 h 0 m | Show |
Marcus Stroman is having a decent beginning to his 2021 season according to his Baseball Savant page. He is in the 23rd percentile in average exit velocity, 13th percentile in hard-hit percentage, 11th percentage in strikeout percentage, and 80th percentile in barrel percentage. Stroman has five pitches that he depends on (sinker, slider, cutter, splitter, fastball) and his sinker has increased as it is up almost 10 percent from 2019. There’s a reason why he is throwing it more often as hitters are batting .205 against it with one extra-base hit against it. This will be his third start against the Phillies this season as he is 2-0 with 12 innings pitched while giving up a run on seven hits with two walks and six strikeouts against this solid lineup. |
04-28-21 |
Blazers v. Grizzlies -1.5 | | 130-109 |
Loss | -106 | 10 h 0 m | Show |
The Trailblazers are notoriously bad on the defensive end of the court — they have to play to outgun the opponent nightly, which has to be exhausting. This is and should be the type of game where Memphis threatens to beat their franchise record for points in the paint. Nurkic and Kanter are not threatening defensive presences, so Memphis should attack the paint early and often. |
04-28-21 |
Pelicans +3.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 112-114 |
Win | 101 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
After shocking many with a 120-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers Monday, the New Orleans Pelicans will likely need to repeat the feat against another top 4 team in the Western Conference tonight if they want to continue their improbable climb towards a spot in the upcoming play-in tournament. |
04-28-21 |
Bulls +4 v. Knicks | Top | 94-113 |
Loss | -102 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
The Chicago Bulls are coming into this game on the back of a crucial win against the Miami Heat. Daniel Theis and Nikola Vucevic helped to keep alive their team's playoff hopes alive in the absence of their best offensive player, Zach LaVine. In his absence, the Bulls have gone 4-3 and are within one game of the tenth-placed Washington Wizards. |
04-27-21 |
Mavs +1 v. Warriors | Top | 133-103 |
Win | 100 | 14 h 56 m | Show |
The Mavs are coming off a tough 113-106 loss at the Sacramento Kings in Monday’s opener of this three-game road trip. The Mavs fell behind by as much as 18 points in the first quarter. And although the Mavs fought back and eventually took the lead, they wound up losing to the Kings for the second time in nine days. This number indicates that the bookmakers anticipate a bounceback night from Dallas and I agree. |
04-27-21 |
Wolves v. Rockets +1.5 | Top | 114-107 |
Loss | -105 | 13 h 28 m | Show |
This is Houston’s only remaining game against a team outside of the playoff picture, and is likely their best last chance to pick up a win. A win for Minny could be devastating, as it would basically put them in a 3-way tie for the second-worst spot. And with OKC actively tanking, and closing fast, the Timberwolves would be wise to use tonight’s second game of a back-to-back as a rest game for their stars. |
04-27-21 |
Thunder +10.5 v. Celtics | | 119-115 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 11 m | Show |
Jayson Tatum will miss Tuesday’s game against Oklahoma City with his nagging ankle injury. But it’s a rest night. Tatum has been wearing himself thin and perhaps a low point was a couple of frustration plays Sunday where he didn’t get back on defense or that lazy lob pass back to Kemba Walker that resulted in a Terry Rozier layup. Tatum needs a break and Celtics coach Brad Stevens said last week that they were going to target a rest date and this is the best opportunity. The Thunder are severely shorthanded and have lost 13 in a row and 16 of their last 17. Walker will also get a day off to rest the left side injury that caused him to leave the loss to Charlotte briefly in the second quarter. |