Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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07-11-21 | Suns +4 v. Bucks | Top | 100-120 | Loss | -101 | 35 h 45 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Suns (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). I really respect Giannis Antetokounmpo, but his supporting cast has been a "no show" so far in the Finals and I expect that to continue here. Chris Paul, Devin Booker and De'Andre Ayton are impossible to slow down right now, but the difference is that their bench and role players are producing. Keep your eyes on Mikal Bridges, who had 27 points in Game 2 for the Suns. Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last seven on the road and while the outright win is possible in my opinion, let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-30-21 | Suns +0.5 v. Clippers | Top | 130-103 | Win | 100 | 15 h 27 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Suns (10* WEST-CONF FINALS GOY). Somehow the Clippers hung on for a Game 5 victory, but I believe that Chris Paul and Devin Booker will finally end this series here in LA. Note that Phoenix is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 in trying to revenge a ten-points or greater home loss to an opponent. I've been impressed with how tough these Clippers have played, but I believe that fatigue will be a major factor for them here after their big road win in Phoenix. Give me Paul to finally break the curse; the play is the Suns! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-29-21 | Bucks v. Hawks +7 | Top | 88-110 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Atlanta Hawks (10* TRADE-MARK). The Hawks have been consistently inconsistent throughout the playoffs. Yes, Trae Young is either out or he'll be less than 100%, but I still simply believe this is too many points for the Bucks to be giving up on the road. Note that Milwaukee is just 2-7 ATS in its last nine after a SU/ATS victory of ten or more points as well. Give me John Collins, the points and the hungry home side; the play is Atlanta! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-25-21 | Hawks +8 v. Bucks | Top | 91-125 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Hawks (10* TRADE-MARK). What's going on here? Why are the Hawks getting so many points again? They just beat the Bucks outright in Game 1 and from everything that I can see, they have the better and more complete team on the court. I'm not saying that Atlanta is goingo to win and upset outright again, but what I am definitely saying is that there's no way the Bucks should be favored by this much. Note that the Hawks are 7-2 ATS in their last nine after scoring 115 or more points in a SU/ATS road victory; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-24-21 | Suns -1 v. Clippers | Top | 92-106 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 6 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Suns (10* TRADE-MARK). I don't think we need to overthink this one. Kawhi Leonard remains out and so do the Clippers chances in my opinion. Chris Paul is returning to the Suns lineup to provide a massive boost of energy and confidence and I believe it'll be more than enough to help lead his team to a third straight victory in this series. LA threw everything it had at the Suns in Game 2 and it still came up short. I can't see Devin Booker having back-to-back poor games either. The Clippers have exceeded expectations to this point, as they've had to play from three straight 0-2 holes so far in the playoffs, but this time I think it's just too much. I look for Phoenix to take a strangle-hold on this series! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-20-21 | Hawks +7 v. 76ers | Top | 103-96 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Hawks (10* TRADE-MARK). Philadelphia is just 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 vs. teams with winning records. Atlanta is 9-4 ATS in its last 12 overall and a fantastic 14-6 (70%) ATS when playing on just one days rest. The six other games in this series have been decided by 7.8 points per game. Vegas has done a good job with this line, but the 76ers have collapsed so many times in the second half during this series that I just can't trust them covering this big spread down the stretch. I'm grabbing the points, the play is Atlanta! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-14-21 | Jazz +5 v. Clippers | Top | 104-118 | Loss | -103 | 13 h 30 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Utah Jazz (10* TRADE-MARK). Honestly, I think the Jazz have a golden opportunity to win this game outright. But in what should be a much more competitive affair than what we saw in the Clippers 132-106 Game 3 victory, I'm going to grab the points. Utah is a near-perfect 7-1 ATS in its last eight in trying to revenge a 15 points or greater road loss to an opponent as well. The story lines and cast of characters, the strengths and weaknesses of each side are well known, so I'm not going to break down individual player accomplishments or stat lines, as this for me is a great "situational" play, combined with that unreal ATS stat listed above. Grab the points, expect (at least!) a comfortable cover! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-12-21 | Jazz v. Clippers -4.5 | Top | 106-132 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Clippers (10* TRADE-MARK). No need to overthink this one in my opinion. Yes, the Jazz have sure looked good over the first two games of this series. In fact, after losing their first game to the Grizzlies, a contest in which star player Donovan Mitchell sat out, they haven't lost a game, winning six in a row. Their second straight win in this series could have come at a cost though, as Mitchell was limping off the court at the end. His health is a major concern here. The Jazz just aren't the same team without Mitchell attacking at 100% capacity. This is the window of opportunity that Kawhi Leonard needs. Combined with the fact that the Clippers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine in trying to revenge back-to-back losses to an opponent, then everything points to a blowout here finally for LA in Game 3; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-11-21 | 76ers v. Hawks +1.5 | Top | 127-111 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 16 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Atlanta Hawks (10* ELILTE OF THE ELITE). The Hawks have been an "against the spread" covering machine since Nate McMillan took over as head coach. Atlanta took out the Knicks in five games and it held on for a win in Game 1 vs. the 76ers, before then finally having a letdown in Game 2. I'm not reading anything at all into that setback though, as the Hawks got done what they needed to to open up this series, and that was to at the very least, earn a tough "split" on the road. Now returning back home, note that the Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last four against teams with winning road records. The 76ers? They're just 1-4 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Give me the Hawks at home in this revenge spot and crucial Game 3! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-08-21 | Hawks v. 76ers -5.5 | Top | 102-118 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: 76ers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Hawks have been playing unbelievably well, but I think a predictable letdown is finally in order tonight. Atlanta has exceeded expectations to this point. Clearly. The Hawks are now in unchartered territory though and I think that a letdow is for sure invevitable with the knowlege that they'll be returning to friendly confines for two games. The 76ers looked rusty in Game 1, but I don't think there's any reason to push the panic button. Adjustments are the name of the game in the playoffs and the 76ers have the depth and experience to do just that. Also note that they're 7-2 ATS in their last nine in trying to revenge a home loss against an opponent in which it allowed 125 or more points in. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-03-21 | Suns v. Lakers -2 | Top | 113-100 | Loss | -103 | 13 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Lakers (10* TRADE-MARK). Simply put, I expect the Lakers to lay the hammer down here in this "must win" game. This is LA's biggest game of the entire year and whether Anthony Davis plays or not, I think that King James will get plenty of support tonight from his cast of backups. Both Andre Drummond and Dennis Schroder had terrible games and I don't expect that to happen again. Phoenix has been consistent, but not dominant. I don't think they can put away the champs on their own floor. I'm laying the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-02-21 | Grizzlies +9.5 v. Jazz | Top | 110-126 | Loss | -104 | 13 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Grizzlies (10* GAME OF THE MONTH). The Grizzlies road back-to-back "play in" victories to a 112-109 win in Game 1 of this series, but then Donovan Mitchell returned to the Jazz lineup and it's been all Utah since. The Jazz have won three straight, but note that the Grizzlies are 7-2 ATS in their last nine after three or more straight SU/ATS losses in a row. Memphis was better on the road for bettors this year, going 23-17 ATS away from friendly confines. Facing elimination, this young Grizzlies team may not battle back and win this game outright, but I do expect a competitive war until the final moments; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
06-01-21 | Blazers v. Nuggets -1.5 | Top | 140-147 | Win | 100 | 12 h 25 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets (10* TRADE-MARK). I'm travelling today gentlemen, so I'm going to have to keep my analysis much more "succinct" than I usually do. This has been a back and forth series. Each team has won on the others court, but I expect Denver to rally here at home. Denver is a near-perfect 7-1 ATS in its last eight in trying to revenge a road loss against an opponent in which it was held to under 100 points in. Look for Nikola Jokic to have another big game here at home and lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-30-21 | Knicks +5 v. Hawks | Top | 96-113 | Loss | -107 | 5 h 30 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Knicks (10* TRADE-MARK). This has been a tight, back-and-forth series to begin with and I expect that trend to continue here. The Hawks have played better than most would have expected, but a predictable letdown is imminent in my opinion after their 105-94 Game 3 victory. The Knicks has somehow been slowed down by this poor Hawks' defense, and I definitely don't expect that weird trend to continue. New York is also 7-2 ATS in its last nine in trying to revenge a road loss against an opponent in which it was held to 95 points or less in; the play is New York! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-29-21 | Nuggets v. Blazers -4.5 | Top | 95-115 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). Portland took Game 1, but Denver has taken the last two games. The Blazers now look to respond, and I believe they'll pull away down the stretch for the comfortable win and cover. Portland has the superior offensive numbers, while Denver has the better defensive numbers. I believe CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard will take over this game for the home side, and stretch this Denver defense, which has granted played well without Jamal Murray in the lineup; lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-26-21 | Wizards +8.5 v. 76ers | Top | 95-120 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 24 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Wizards (10* TRADE-MARK). Philadelphia won 125-118 in Game 1, but it was unable to cover the large spread. I think that's going to be the case again here. I'm not calling for an outright victory, but I do absolutely expect the Wizards to throw their "best shot" at the 76ers here so as to avoid the dreaded 0-2 hole. Note as well that the Wiz are 7-2 ATS in their last nine in trying to revenge a loss vs. an opponent in which they allowed 125 or more points in. No outright as I stated above, but definitely closer than what this spread would suggest; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-23-21 | Grizzlies +9 v. Jazz | Top | 112-109 | Win | 100 | 12 h 30 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Grizzlies (10* TRADE-MARK). Outright win? Very possible! The Grizzlies come in on top form, as they won both their "play in" contests, after losing to Golden State in their regular-season finale. Memphis is a deep team, which I think will help it here in Game 1. Utah earned the No. 1 seed after going 52-20 in the regular season. The big question though is, will rest lead to rust? Note that the Grizzlies are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 as an underdog, while the Jazz are just 3-7 ATS in their last ten at home and only 1-5 ATS in their last six playoff games as a favorite. While I do think the outright upset is possible, in the end let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-19-21 | Spurs v. Grizzlies -3.5 | Top | 96-100 | Win | 100 | 35 h 32 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Grizzlies (10* TRADE-MARK). San Antonio allowed 110.7 PPG through the regular season, but it completely fell apart over the final few weeks. Over the last four games of the regular season the Spurs allowed 128, 102, 140 and 123 points. Overall the Spurs average 111.1 PPG. The Grizzlies allowed 110.9 PPG this year, but over theri final five games, all victories, they conceded 113, 106, 110, 104, 110 and 99. The Grizz averaged 113.3 PPG, and they're 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games when playing with two or more days of rest; lay the short points, expect a major blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-16-21 | Mavs -7 v. Wolves | Top | 121-136 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 50 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Mavericks (10* TRADE-MARK). I don't expect the Mavericks to take the foot off the gas here. Dallas has won two in a row and six of seven. Dallas is now a season-high 13 games over the .500 mark. The T-Wolves are going through the motions at this point, as they won't even reach the 25 win plateau. They're coming off back-to-back losses, most recently a 124-108 setback to the Celtics. “It doesn't look like they're locked in to finish the season the way we wanted to," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said. Despite already being locked into their seed, I look for Dallas' role players to deliver in this spot; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-13-21 | Nuggets -4.5 v. Wolves | Top | 114-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets (10* TRADE-MARK). Yes, Minnesota has been playing a lot better of late. That tends to happen to teams which have played poorly all season, and then catch other teams tired or disinerested at the end of the season. Minnesota just hammered the Pistons 119-100 on the road, but the Nuggets aren't going to roll over here, as they're still in a tight race in the West standing with just a couple of games to go. Denver is playing well right now as well, as it's won 11 of its last 14. I say Minnesota is the one due for a letdown here after its rare big road win, while I look for the Nuggets to improve upon their impressive 21-4-1 ATS record here in their last 26 visits to Minnesota; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-11-21 | Mavs -2 v. Grizzlies | Top | 104-133 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 37 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Mavericks (10* TRADE-MARK). The Mavericks have won 10 of 12. They've won four in a row, most recently a 124-97 road victory over the Cavaliers. Memphis has won three of four, but Luka Doncic is for sure a matchup issue for the home side. This is a big game/stretch for Dallas, as it sits just one game ahead of Portland in fourth spot in the West, a coveted position heading into the post-season. I look for the red hot Mavs to continue their torrid end of season run; lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-08-21 | Nets v. Nuggets +4 | Top | 125-119 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 20 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets (10* TRADE-MARK). Off a 127-120 loss in Utah last night, the red hot Nuggets got caught looking ahead to this game vs. the Nets. We're getting great value on the now focussed home side, who I believe will be ready and that fatigue won't be an issue at all. Brooklyn has been playing terribly of late, as it's lost FOUR in a row. With two whole nights off after this before a game at Chicago, this also sets up as a letdown spot for the visiting side. This is Denver's final home game of the season, as it concludes with four straight on the road. I say the Nuggets come to play tonight and find a way to deliver; that said, grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-05-21 | Kings v. Pacers -5.5 | Top | 104-93 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Pacers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Pacers are in need of a win here. After smashing OKC 152-95, it then lost 154-141 in the nation's capital two nights later. The Pacers play with revenge here as well after falling 127-122 in Sacramento in January. And with a game in ATL tomorrow night, tonight's game takes on added importance for the home side. And after three straight victories, the overachieving Kings are primed for a classic "letdown" on the road here; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-04-21 | Warriors +1.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 103-108 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 36 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* GAME OF THE MONTH). Golden State is currently in eighth spot, only 3.5 games out of sixth. The Pels are 2.5 games behind the No. 10 play in spot in the Western Conference. The Warriors just beat the Pels 123-108 on Monday, fueled by 41 points from Stephen Curry. Frankly, I see a repeat performance tonight. Over their last ten games the Warriors are averaging 114.2 PPG. The Pels are now just 1-4 ATS in their last five home games, while the Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last six in an underdog role. Expect Golden State to lay the hammer down again tonight! T.M. Prediction: POSTED SHORTLY. | |||||||
05-02-21 | Suns v. Thunder +13.5 | Top | 123-120 | Win | 100 | 26 h 0 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: OKC (10* TRADE-MARK). The Thunder got throttled by the Pacers 152-95 last night. OKC threw in the white flag early in that one, so fatigue isn't going to be an issue. But after that embarrassing effort, I believe we'll see a much better effort from the home side tonight. Clearly, the Suns are the better team in this matchup. In fact, if going by their win/loss record, they're the best team in the NBA. However, I think the visiting side is going to classically get caught looking past its lowly opponent here. The SUns are off a highly satisfying 121-100 win over the Jazz. Phoenix has hit a "vanilla" part of its final schedule here, with this game at Oakland, followed by games at Cleveland and Atlanta. This one sets up as a letdown spot for the visitors, who could very well rest several starters; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-30-21 | Kings v. Lakers -9.5 | Top | 110-106 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 12 m | Show |
TT.M. Selection: Lakers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Lakers have lost five straight ATS. Four of those have come on the road, as LA finally returns home. AD has had a couple games under his belt now and The King is about to return as well. With a chance to bounce back after a 116-107 loss at Washington, I expect the Lakers to bring their "A" game tonight. Sacramento is injured and it's simply playing out the rest of its season. The Kings most recently got destroyed 154-105 at home to the Jazz. Look for the Lakers to take advantage and to keep the foot on the gas from stat to finish; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-28-21 | Spurs v. Heat -5 | Top | 111-116 | Push | 0 | 11 h 57 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat (10* TRADE-MARK). No need to overthink this one. Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot, but after two straight losses, including a listless 110-102 setback to the Bulls at home in their last outing, this one means a whole lot more to the home side Heat. The Spurs have been playing great, as they've won five of their last six, but after a huge 146-143 OT win in the Nation's capital to break the Wizards eight-game win streak, this sets up as a natural letdown spot for the visiting side for sure. Look for the home side to step up and deliver; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-27-21 | Bucks -9 v. Hornets | Top | 114-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bucks (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). I expect the Bucks to keep the foot on the gas from start to finish in this one, and to then easily hold on to their big lead late. Overall Milwaukee is averaging 119.3 PPG, while conceding 112.9. The Hornets have lost six of nine. They score 109.9 PPG, while allowing 111.1. The Bucks have shot 49 percent from the floor over their last four games and after going 0-4 ATS the last four in this series, I don't expect them to take anything for granted here; I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-25-21 | Grizzlies v. Blazers -4 | Top | 120-113 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). Memphis enters off a tight 130-128 win here two nights ago. So how does that old saying go again, revenge is a dish best served cold? I think the revenge angel works for sure here. These teams' offensive and defensive numbers are similar, but this sets up fantastically from a situational for Portland, as it's a near-perfect 7-1 ATS in its last eight in trying to revenge a home loss vs. an opponent in which it conceded 125 or more points in. Lay the short points, but expect a decisive bounce-back revenge victory for the home side here! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-22-21 | Pelicans -7.5 v. Magic | Top | 135-100 | Win | 100 | 11 h 30 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Pelicans (10* TRADE-MARK). The Pelicans have lost four in a row, but it hasn't been from a lack of trying. They've just come up across some stiff competition. New Orleans has had big leads in each of its last two games, only to then falter late and let them slip away. Fortunately now they face the putrid Magic, who failed to score 100 points in a loss to Hawks on Tuesday. I expect New Orleans to go up early again here, but this time I look for it to keep the foot on the gas and I simply can't see this offensively challenged Magic side keeping pace down the stretch; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-21-21 | Warriors -2 v. Wizards | Top | 114-118 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* TRADE-MARK). Golden State is still pushing for a playoff spot at 29-29 and I expect it to make the most of this favorable matchup. The Warriors come in with pelnty of momentum as well after an 11-point win over the 76ers. Washington comes in off a highly satisfying road win at Oklahoma City. Golden State though has won five of its last six and Stephen Curry has scored 30 or more points in ten straight games. Washington has two really good players, but it's depth is a huge question mark after that. The Wizards have won five in a row, but regression is imminent here vs. this hot-shooting Warriors side; lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-20-21 | Magic +12.5 v. Hawks | Top | 96-112 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Magic (10* TRADE-MARK). I like the Magic to sneak in under the radar here after losing eight of their last nine games. Orlando is obviously a poor team that's going through a rebuilding year, but I think the Hawks are going to get caught "looking past" their opponent today to their much more high-profile contest in New York vs. the red hot Knicks tomorrow night. These teams played on March 3rd, and the Hawks won 115-112 as 3-point favorites. Expect another tight game here and grab as many points as you can! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-19-21 | Warriors +9.5 v. 76ers | Top | 107-96 | Win | 100 | 11 h 13 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* TRADE-MARK). Golden State played with a lead almost the entire game at the Celtics two nights ago, but the Warriors couldn't hold on late, and eventually lost both straight up and against the spread. Previosu to that they'd won four in a row. They play with revenge here as well though after falling 108-98 to the 76ers at home on March 23rd. Philly's off a satisfying 106-103 win over the Clippers, and with Phoenix coming to town next, followed by two straight in Milwaukee, this absolutely sets up as a trap/look-ahead spot for the home side as well. Expect this one to come right down to the wire! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-16-21 | Blazers -1.5 v. Spurs | Top | 107-106 | Loss | -118 | 11 h 25 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). Portland's coming off a tight 116-115 home loss to Boston. After back-to-back losses, I like the Blazers to come out firing here and to pull away down the stretch for the comfortable cover. Note that Portland is 7-2 ATS in it slast nine after back-to-back SU/ATS losses. The Blazers play with the added incentive of revenge here as well after falling 125-104 to the Spurs back on January 18th. San Antonio is off a 117-112 loss at Toronto and with a tough game at Phoenix tomorrow night, everything points to a letdown here in my opinion. I'm layin the short points, but expecting a decisive victory! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-15-21 | Celtics -6 v. Lakers | Top | 121-113 | Win | 100 | 13 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Celtics (10* TRADE-MARK). This is always a big rivalry game. The Celtics have won six of their last eight and four in a row and I think they'll keep that momentum rolling here. Most recently the beat the Blazers 116-115 on Tuesday, led by 32 points from Jayson Tatum. LA has won six of ten, but without its bonafide superstars in the line-up, I think it'll struggle here to contain this determined Boston side looking to end its road trip with a big nationally televised victory. The Lakers are just 1-4 ATS in their last five at home, so lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-13-21 | Heat v. Suns -3 | Top | 86-106 | Win | 100 | 14 h 51 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Suns (10* TRADE-MARK). After winning six of their last seven, I believe the Heat are going to come up short here in this difficult road venue. Miami enters off a highly-satisfying 107-98 road win at Portland and everything points to a letdown here in my opinion with a tough game to look ahead to in Denver tomorrow night. Note that Phoenix has been trading against the spread wins/losses over its last ten games. Off a 126-120 outright win over the Rockets, unable to cover the large spread, expect this incredibly strong pattern to continue here. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-11-21 | Spurs v. Mavs -6 | Top | 119-117 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 21 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Mavericks (10* TRADE-MARK). These teams are moving in opposite directions and I expect those trends to carry here. The Spurs are floundering now, as they've lost five straight. That includes a soul-crushing 121-119 loss to the Nuggets on Friday. The Mavericks are moving the opposite way, as they've now moved into seventh in the competitive West standings. The Mavericks wer eonly 18-16 going into the All Star Break, but they come into this one as 29-22 after a 116-111 home win over the Bucks most recently. The Spurs are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven vs. teams with winning records, while Dallas is 7-2 ATS in its last nine at home; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-09-21 | Spurs +7.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 119-121 | Win | 100 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Spurs (10* TRADE-MARK). The Spurs are still in the playoff hunt. San Antonio is looking to avenge a 106-96 loss here just two nights ago (note, the Spurs are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 in trying to revenge a loss vs. an opponent in which they were held to 99 or less points in.) Denver's been great since the Aaron Gordon trade, but note that the Nuggets are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight after holding their previous opponent to 99 or less points in a SU/ATS victory. I expect things to be much more competitive this time around; so grab as many points as you can! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-08-21 | Blazers +7 v. Jazz | Top | 103-122 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Blazers played two nights ago and lost 133-116 at the Clippers. Portland plays with revenge here after falling 120-100 to the Jazz on December 23rd. Utah is off a crushing 117-113 OT loss in Phoenix just last night and I simply can't see the Jazz mustering up energy to handle this tough Blazers team, out for revenge and off a loss. The outright is for sure possible, as this situation sets up fantastically for the visiting side. That said, let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-06-21 | Blazers +5.5 v. Clippers | Top | 116-133 | Loss | -103 | 13 h 50 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). Both teams come in on fire. The Blazers have won five of their last six, most recently crushing the Thunder at home. CJ McCollum has added a new dimension since his return and the addition of Norman Powell has opened things up even more for Damian Lillard. The Clippers ahve been playign well also, but after their 104-86 home win over the Laekrs on Sunday, I expect a letdown here. Note that the Clippers are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine after holding their previous opponent to under 90 points in a SU/ATS victory. While the outright is possible, grab as many points as you can! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
04-02-21 | Bucks v. Blazers +3.5 | Top | 127-109 | Loss | -113 | 13 h 3 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). The first thing that jumps out to me here, is that despite Milwaukee's 30-17 record, which is third best in the East and by far the best in the Central, with Indiana the next closest at 21-25, is that it has in fact definitely struggled in covering the number. It does come off a win and cover over the Lakers last time out, but now the Bucks face a red hot Portland team which plays with revenge after getting spanked by the Milwaukee 134-106 back on February 1st. But since the All Star break the Blazers have played a lot better, as they posted a really shaky first half. But Portland does definitely come in on top form as I mentioned, as it returns home after sweeping its four game Eastern road swing Chelsa, posting 125, 112, 122 and 124 points in the process. Returning home after a successful road trip can go one of two ways. Either a team comes back complacent and is super happy to be sleeping in their own beds and they fall flat in the first contest back, or they come in ultra-motivated and it's actually beneficial to them. And I think the latter is going to be the case here , as the big time blowout revenge factor makes the Blazers come in completely focused on trying to avenge that humbling setback. One final note here, the Bucks have a much more "WINNABLE" game tomorrow night in Sacramento, so they could definitely be caught "LOOKING AHEAD" here as well; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY | |||||||
04-01-21 | 76ers -9 v. Cavs | Top | 114-94 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Philly (10* TRADE-MARK). No upsets here, as I look for the 76ers to pull away down the stretch for the comfortable cover and victory. Philly averages 114.3 PPG, while conceding just 109.4. The Cavs have lost nine of their last 12. Cleveland averages only 102.9 PPG, while allowing 111.1. The Cavs have lost their last five games by an average of 12 points and their offense just can't be trusted here. This game means a lot to Philly as the end of the season looms. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-31-21 | Blazers -6.5 v. Pistons | Top | 124-101 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). Detroit comes in off a 129-105 win over the Raptors and I think it'll struggle to duplicate that effort here vs. the red hot Blazers, who look for their sixth-straight win on the road. Portland most recently defeated Toronto as well 122-117. Detroit's only won back-to-back games twice all year. The Pistons are also just 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU victory, while th the Blazers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 after coming off a SU/ATS road victory in which they scored 120 or more points in. Look for Lillard, McCollum and Powell to overwhelm this poor Detroit defense; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-29-21 | Pacers v. Wizards +4.5 | Top | 124-132 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Wizards (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Pacers are primed for a letdown here in my opinion after winning of their last five. Overall Indiana averages 113 PPG, while allowing 112.8. With a much tougher game at home vs. Miami on Wednesday, all signs point to Indiana having a letdown here after smashing Dallas on the road 109-94 in its last one. Here's a great spot for a hungry Washington team to not only pick up a cover, but also a solid victory. With Charlotte in town tomorrow night, the Wizards lay everything on the line here and catch the Pacers napping; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-28-21 | Suns -6.5 v. Hornets | Top | 101-97 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 9 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Suns (10* TRADE-MAKR). The Suns are coming off a tight 104-100 win at Toronto. Charlotte enters having won three in a row, most recently a 110-105 victory over Miami. The Hornets have been overperforming without LaMelo Ball in the lineup and I expect regression finally here. The Hornets are in fact 0-5-1 ATS in their last six vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600, while the Suns are 8-1 ATS in their last nine as a road favorite; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-25-21 | 76ers -4.5 v. Lakers | Top | 109-101 | Win | 100 | 15 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: 76ers (10* TRADE-MARK). I like the 76ers to keep the foot on the gas here as they come to LA having won nine of their last ten. The Lakers are still without a few key players, so this is a game that the 76ers will want to take advantage of for sure. Most recently Philly crushed the Warriors 108-98 on the road. The Lakers enter having lost three in a row and without LBJ or Davis, I can't see the backups competiting for long for the home side today. The 76ers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight vs. teams with winning records and I look for that strong trend to continue here! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-24-21 | Clippers v. Spurs +6 | Top | 134-101 | Loss | -107 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Spurs (10* TRADE-MARK). The Clippers have won three of their last four after getting the better of the Hawks 119-110 in their most recent matchup at home. San Antonio has split its last six games, but after two straight losses, it's time to hit the panic button in San Antonio. LA though has been terrible in this spot for bettors, going just 1-5 ATS in its last six on the road and only 1-6 ATS in their last seven following a SU win. The Spurs on the other hand have excelled in this spot by going 19-9 ATS in their last 28 as an underdog. The outright is possible, but grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-22-21 | Hawks v. Clippers -6 | Top | 110-119 | Win | 100 | 13 h 10 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: CLIPPERS (10* TRADE-MARK). After eight straight wins, including a road victory over the Lakers here in this building in their last, I expect the Hawks to stumble finally. The Clippers crushed the Hornets by 27 points here on Saturday and I look for them to carry that momentum over here. LA is 3-1 the last four in this series at home. Finally take note that LA is 7-1 ATS in its last eight after a SU/ATS victory of 25 or more points. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-21-21 | Bulls -3 v. Pistons | Top | 100-86 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bulls (10* TRADE-MARK). I like the Bulls to find a way to get the job done here. Chicago has lost four of its last six and two in a row. It hasn't been for a lack of tring, as Chicago is off a tight 131-127 OT road loss in Denver on Friday. Detroit's lost seven of its last ten and I think it's ripe for the picking here. The Pistons have won two in a row, most recently a 113-100 road victory at Houston. Huge letdown spot here for sure for the home side, while Chicago can't be happy after coming up just short in Denver. The play is Chicago! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-16-21 | Pelicans v. Blazers -1.5 | Top | 124-125 | Loss | -112 | 14 h 47 m | Show |
. T.M. Selection: Blazers (10*). The Blazers opened with a win and cover at Minnesota after the break, but they enter off a 114-112 loss there two nights ago. Portland's lost four straight ATS, but I expect that slide to end here vs. a New Orleans team that plays better at home than on the road. The Pels have won two straight at home, including a satisfying upset victory over the Clippers in their most recent, but note that they're just 2-6 ATS in their last eight after scoring 135 or more points in a SU/ATS victory in their last outing. I'm laying the short points, but expecting a major blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-14-21 | Celtics v. Rockets +11 | Top | 134-107 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 14 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rockets (10* SITUATIONAL SHOCKER). Outright victory? Probably not. But just like the Jazz giving up 19 points in Houston's latest road loss, this is just too many points to be giving up here as well for the C's. Boston lost by 12 in Brooklyn in its last outing. Houston's lost 15 straight, so we know it'll be out to break that slide here at home. Houston could get Wood back today too, so that's huge. Boston is also a terrible 0-4 ATS in its last four as a road favorite, and 0-7 ATS on the road in its last seven overall. House Jr. and John Wall are also expected to play for the Rockets. I think an outright upset is in the cards, but in the end let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-13-21 | Raptors +2.5 v. Hornets | Top | 104-114 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Toronto Raptors (10* TRADE-MARK). The break came at a great time for the Raptors. Toronto has lost five of six. Overall it averages 113.2 PPG, while allowing 111.8. Fred VanVleet averages 20.1 points and 4.4 boards per game. The Hornets have won five of their last eight. Charlotte averages 112.5 PPG, while allowing 112.9. I think the Raptors superior defense and the extra time off pays dividens for bettors; I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-12-21 | Pacers v. Lakers -4.5 | Top | 100-105 | Win | 100 | 14 h 57 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Lakers (10* TRADE-MARK). Both teams are in desperate need of a victory. The Lakers are still going to be without AD in the line-up, but LBJ is back and I like him and Dennis Schroeder to run roughshod over this inconsistent Pacers side which enters having lost five straight. Note that the Lakers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine when playing with three or more days of rest. Indiana has a tough game at Phoenix tomorrow night and I think it classically gets caught looking ahead here as well. I'm laying the points and expecting a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-11-21 | Knicks v. Bucks -11 | Top | 101-134 | Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bucks (10* TRADE-MARK). The New York Knicks at 19-18 have played much better than most though over the first half. The Milwaukee Bucks at 22-14 have played worse than the pundits predicted before the season started. But here we go with the start of the second half and I think Giannis and company will deliver at home. The Knicks won eight of 11 before the break, but the extra time off isn't going to be helping with any chemistry. The Bucks actually won six of their final seven games before the break and they're 7-3 ATS in their last ten following a win. The Knicks on the other hand are just 1-4 ATS in their last five vs. clubs with winning records. Lay the points, expect a monster blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-10-21 | Wizards v. Grizzlies -3 | Top | 112-127 | Win | 100 | 12 h 38 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Grizzlies (10* TRADE-MARK). Washington's split its last six games. The Wizards average 114.8 PPG, but they concede 119.1. Washington's been playing better over the last month or so, but I don't think the extra time off here is going to help with its chemistry. Especially on the road against a Grizzlies team which averages 111.6 PPG, while conceding 110.8. Memphis is coming off a SU loss, but it's 5-1 ATS in its last six following an ATS setback. I can't trust the Wizards on the road, but Memphis comes in as healthy as it's been in a long time. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-04-21 | Raptors +8.5 v. Celtics | Top | 125-132 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Toronto Raptors (10* TRADE-MARK). I think this is a great spot to pull the trigger on the underdog here. The Raptor are dealing with a COVID outbreak and they lost 129-105 at home just last night to Detroit. But now with that awkward contest out of the way, I think this underdog side offers plenty of value vs. this inconsistent Boston side, that has been alternating wins and losses over its last four games. Off a 117-112 win over the Clippers, I expect this pattern/trend to continue. Finally note that Toronto is 7-2 ATS in its last nine after allowing 125 or more points in a SU/ATS home loss in its last outing. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
03-02-21 | Nuggets v. Bucks -6.5 | Top | 128-97 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 52 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bucks (10* TRADE-MARK). Denver is coing off a 126-96 win over OKC. The Nuggets have won six of their last ten, but they're better at home than on the road. Denver faces a Bucks team which struggled for most of the first two months of the season, but which has made big strides the last couple weeks, coming into this one on top form, having won five straight. The Nuggets are just 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 as an underdog, while the Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last six at home. I like the home side to keep the foot on the gas as it looks to make up ground after its slow start; lay the points and expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-28-21 | Warriors +4.5 v. Lakers | Top | 91-117 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* MONEY-MAKER). The Lakers are a really good team when Anthony Davis is playing, but it's a little too much for LeBron to carry the load all by himself. The Warriors are going to try and take advantage here and while I do in fact think the outright win is possible, in the end I'm grabbing the points. The Warriors have won seven of their last ten and the Lakers are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight at home. Look for Stephen Curry and the visiting side to run up this score on the national stage (but grab the points!) T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-27-21 | Mavs +5 v. Nets | Top | 115-98 | Win | 100 | 12 h 21 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Dallas Mavericks (10* TRADE-MARK). These teams are very similar in many respects. For the most part defense is an after thought. Most thought though that Luka Doncic and the Mavericks were on the cusp of moving up as one of the elite teams in the league, but that so far has not been the case. If Doncic has a monster game, then the Mavs usually win. Doncic is finding it harder this year though, as team's center in on the dynamic forward. Dallas comes off a poor loss in Philadelphia, but note that it's 7-2 ATS in its last nine road games after allowing 110 or more points in a SU/ATS road loss in its last outing. Brooklyn's been unbelievable of late, but after eight straight covers and with a Western road swing starting two nights from now, I believe the Nets finally get caught complacent here. The outright is possible in my estimation, but in the end let's grab up all these points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-24-21 | Warriors +2 v. Pacers | Top | 111-107 | Win | 100 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* MONEY-MAKER). Golden State comes in off a 114-106 win over the Knicks last night. Golden State was down at half-time, but it easily came back in the second half and I expect it to keep that momentum rolling here against this "on again, off again" Pacers side. Indiana has lost seven of its last 11. The Warriors average 114.4 PPG, while the Pacers average 113.4. Indiana is just 2-8 ATS in its last tne at home, while Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last five Wednesday games (does that stat matter? It doens't hurt!) Regardless, I think the Pacers struggle to keep pace, but I'm still grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-23-21 | Hawks v. Cavs +7 | Top | 111-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cavaliers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Hawks have lost eight of their last 11. Overall they're averaging 113.3 PPG and conceding 113.2. Trae Young is averaging 29.6 points and 3.9 boards per game. The Cavaliers are even more desperate though as they look to break a ten-game slide. Losing isn't fun, but here's the perfect opponent to get back on track against. Cleveland has to be LOVING its chances today, because it's won five straight in this series. Finally I'll point out that Cleveland is 7-2 ATS in its last nine home games after five or more straight SU/ATS losses in a row. The play is the Cavs! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-21-21 | Celtics -2.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 115-120 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Celtics (10* TRADE-MARK). I like the Celtics to find a way to get the job done here once the smoke clears at the end of the night. The C's got back on track with a 121-109 win over the Hawks on Friday. The Pels enter on a two-game losing streak though, as they continue to have major issues on the defensive end. The Celtics allow 109.4 PPG, while the Pelicans allow 115.1. New Orleans has been shooting the ball well lately, but still coming up empty. Boston won't want to turn this into a "shootout" with the Pels, especially with tough upcoming road games at Dallas and Atlanta. I think the C's tougher defense proves to be the difference in this one - lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-18-21 | Raptors v. Bucks -6.5 | Top | 110-96 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 35 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bucks (10* TRADE-MARK). The Bucks have lost four in a row, including a real stinker to these very Raptors just two nights ago. Toronto's looked better of late, but with a game at Minnesota tomorrow, I think the Raptors get caught looking ahead. The Bucks have major problems obviously, they haven't looked right since the Bubble started last year, but they're still loaded with talent and note that they're 7-2 ATS in their last nine after allowing 120 or more points in a SU/ATS home loss in their last outing. The table is set for a lop-sided destruction, so lay the points with confidence! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-17-21 | Pacers -6 v. Wolves | Top | 134-128 | Push | 0 | 11 h 58 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Pacers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Pacers are coming off a 120-112 OT loss to the Bulls and they'll be eager here to bounce back in this interconference matchup. The Wolves are off a 112-104 loss here at home last night to the Lakers and they simply don't have the firepower to keep pace, with most of their star players on the injured list. The Wolves are a terrible 2-7 ATS in their last nine when playing the second game of a back-to-back and after giving up 110 or more points in a SU loss in the first, while Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last five road games after giving up 120 or more points in a SU/ATS OT loss in its previous outing. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-16-21 | Nets +2 v. Suns | Top | 128-124 | Win | 100 | 28 h 10 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nets (10* MONEY-MAKER). The Nets come in off a 136-125 win over the Kings last night and I think they offer great value to do it again here in what I predict will be a matchup issue for the Suns, despite KD out of the line-up. Phoenix has won nine of ten ATS, but note that it's just 2-7 ATS in its last nine after playing to four or more straight ATS covers in a row. Yes, this is the second game of the back-to-back for Brooklyn, but I can't see Phoenix keeping pace down the stretch. That said, let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-12-21 | Knicks v. Wizards +3.5 | Top | 109-91 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 36 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Wizards (10* TRADE-MARK). The Knicks come in off back-to-back losses to the Heat. Washington has dropped three of four. These are two bad teams, but Washington mathes up well against New York, as it's won six of the last ten overall, including three of the last five in the series at home. The Knicks have dropped five of their last six road games overall, including 3 of their last four at Capital One Arena. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY . | |||||||
02-10-21 | Cavs +9.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 95-133 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 40 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cavaliers (10* TRADE MARK). The Cavaliers come in as the much hungrier team after four straight losses. Cleveland's been competitive, and I think it can catch the Nuggets a little flat-footed here in this non-conference road contest. Denver is coming off a 125-112 loss to Milwaukee. Denver is averaging 115.3 PPG, but it allows 112.7. The margin of error is pretty slim most nights. The Cavaliers only average 104 PPG, but they concede just 110.3, which is one of the best marks in the NBA. I'll point out as well that the Cavs are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games after four more SU losses in a row. This one has "nail-biter" written all over it; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-09-21 | Warriors +1.5 v. Spurs | Top | 114-91 | Win | 100 | 13 h 36 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* TRADE-MARK). The Warriors had a nine point lead after the first quarter last night, but they wound up losing. Suffice it to say, I like Stephen Curry and the Warriors to make adjustments and find a way to ge the job done on Tuesday. San Antonio earned its third straight win somehow, despite only shotting 41 percent from the floor. I can't see San Antonio keeping up the pace here without LaMarcus Aldridge in the lineup. Look for Golden State's up tempo offense to prove to be too much for the Spurs to handle this evening; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-08-21 | Warriors v. Spurs +1 | Top | 100-105 | Win | 100 | 12 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Spurs (10* TRADE-MARK). The Spurs have won two in a row and I expect them to keep the foot on the gas here. San Antonio most recently beat Houston 111-106. The Spurs are 7-2 ATS in their last nine after back-to-back SU/ATS victories as well. Golden State has played much better than most would have though I think, but after a 134-132 loss to the Mavericks last time out, I think the Warriors come out flat here. Note that the Warriors are just 1-4 ATS in their last five vs. a team with a winning SU record as well. I'm banking on the home side pulling away! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-07-21 | Celtics +3 v. Suns | Top | 91-100 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Celtics (10* TRADE-MARK). Boston has won two of its last three, most recently coming off an upset win at the Clippers and suffice it to say, I expect it to keep the good tiems rolling here as well. The Suns have been good this year as well. Phoenix though got annihilated by the Pelicans, before then bouncing back with a blowout win over the lowly Pistons. Jayson Tatum is a matchup issue for the Suns. The last time these teams met he had 26 points and ten boards and the Celtics scored 119 points. I think the Suns get caught looking ahead to their easier game tomorrow night at home vs. the Cavaliers. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-05-21 | Bucks v. Cavs +10.5 | Top | 123-105 | Loss | -115 | 27 h 26 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cavaliers (10* GAME OF THE MONTH). This spread is MUCH too large for the Bucks to cover today in my opinion. Milwaukee has won two in a row, most recently a 130-110 win over the Pacers. Cleveland on the other hand is desperate to get back into the winners circle after a 121-99 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. The Bucks are poor defensively, allowing 112.2 PPG. The Cavaliers have a good defense, conceding just 108.7 PPG. Cleveland is also 4-1 ATS in its last five as a home dog, while Milwaukee is just 2-6-1 ATS in its last nine vs. a team with a losing record. The Bucks have struggled to cover in road games and I expect that trend to continue here. No outright, but closer than expected; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-04-21 | Rockets v. Grizzlies -1 | Top | 115-103 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 30 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Grizzlies (10* TRADE-MARK). Houston is coming off a 104-87 loss to Oklahoma City just last night and I think it'll have difficulties mustering up the energy to compete here in the second game of the back-to-back scenario. The loss snapped a six-game win streak for the overacheiving Rockets and I think a predictable slide is in the cards now. Especially tonight. Note as well that Houston is just 2-7 ATS in its last nine after scoring 90 or less points in a SU/ATS loss in its last outing. I'm banking on the home side taking advantage and to bounce back after its 134-116 loss at the Pacers. Lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-03-21 | Suns -3 v. Pelicans | Top | 101-123 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Phoenix Suns (10* TRADE-MARK). Phoenix is 7-4 on the road this year. New Orleans is 4-5 at home. Phoenix won 111-86 over the Pels earlier in the season and I'm expecting a similar final outcome here as well. Phoenix comes to town on top form, winner of three straight. Most recently Chris Paul and the Suns went on the road and beat the Mavs 109-108, as Paul had 34 points and nine boards. The Pels have been playing terrible of late, as they enter off a 118-109 loss to the Kings, their second straight. The Pelicans are also 0-5 ATS in their last five vs. the Western Conference, while Phoenix is a red hot 11-4 ATS in its last 15 on the road. Look for the Suns "under the radar" defense to play another big part in their solid win/cover here today. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-02-21 | Celtics v. Warriors +2.5 | Top | 111-107 | Loss | -101 | 12 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* MONEY-MAKER). Boston is 10-8, while Golden State is 11-9. GS just beat Detroit at home by 27 points. The Celtics enter off a one-point home loss to the Lakers and I think they'll struggle to find focus here in the first game of this Western swing. Boston has in fact lost two in a row. Golden State has had two whole days off to prepare for this one and I think it makes the most of it. Outright is possible, but grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-31-21 | Cavs -3.5 v. Wolves | Top | 104-109 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 1 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cavaliers (10* MONEY-MAKER). Both teams come in on losing streaks. The Cavs are 9-10, while the Wolves are just 4-14. Minnesota has lost three in a row. Andre Drummond will be hoping for a trade at some point from Cleveland, but in the early going he's been dominating, averaging 18.1 points, 14.7 boards, 2.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.7 steals per game. The Cavs have been tremendous defensively this year, allowing just 108.6 PPG. The Wolves are dealing with COVID and injury issues, and thus they've been unable to compete on most nights. Their defense is horrible and I can't see them matching up against the red hot Drummond whatsoever. The Wolves are also just 10-22 ATS in their last 32 following a loss, while Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last six after losing by double-digits. Look for the Cavaliers to take advantage; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-30-21 | Blazers +2.5 v. Bulls | Top | 123-122 | Win | 100 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* MONEY-MAKER). After two straight road losses, I like the Blazers to bounce back here in this favorable spot. The Bulls' three-game win streak is in the rear-view mirror now after two-straight losses and I think that Chicago is ripe for the picking here for this determined and "better" Western Conference side. Also note that this is a revenge game for Portland after a 3-point home loss to Chicago earlier in the month. These team's numbers are similar, but note that the Bulls are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight after a two-games or longer SU losing streak, while Portland is 7-2 ATS in its last nine in trying to revenge a home loss vs. an opponent. While the outright is obviously possible, let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-28-21 | Blazers +4.5 v. Rockets | Top | 101-104 | Win | 100 | 11 h 22 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Rockets have looked better of late with Victor Oladlipo and John Wall playing well. However, I think that the home side has a letdown here against this determined Blazers side. The Blazers are having to adjust to not having CJ McCollum in the line-up, but I think Portland comes out firing here after falling 125-122 at home to the Thunder. Christian Wood is the leading scorer for the Rockets right now. I think Damian Lillard helps will his team to a victory here. That said, I'll be grabbing the points, as note that the Blazers are 7-1 ATS in their last eight after allowing 125 points or more in a SU/ATS home loss in their previous outing; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-27-21 | Mavs +4 v. Jazz | Top | 104-116 | Loss | -106 | 28 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Mavericks (10* GAME OF THE YEAR). I think this is a fantastic situational play here, as Utah comes in off a 108-94 win over the Knicks just last night. Dallas won't be lacking for motivation here after its 117-113 home loss to Denver in its most recent action. The Mavericks have actually now lost two straight, so their resolve and focus does not have to be questioned here. Overall it's been a disappointing start for Dallas, but that's been in part to some early injuries and COVID related issues. Utah's been great over the last two weeks, but all good things do come to an end. This is a bad spot for Utah, one which I would consider a "trap." They got past the Knicks last night, but now they face a conference opponent that's been underachieving and which is desperate to break a two-game slide. Additionally note that the Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last five when playing the second game of a back-to-back, while the Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven on the road. Look for fatigue and complacency to be Utah's downfall here. Obviously the outright is possible, but let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 113-112 Dallas. | |||||||
01-26-21 | Knicks v. Jazz -11 | Top | 94-108 | Win | 100 | 13 h 25 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Jazz (10* TRADE-MARK). New York is 8-10, most recently coming off a loss at Portland, allowing 116 points in the setback. New York has been great defensively in the early going, but the loss to the Blazers is a bit of foreshadowing here in my opinion vs. the red hot Jazz, who enter having won eight straight and who won't want to take the foot off the gas now with Dallas coming to town tomorrow night. The Jazz are dominating on both ends of the floor and I like the home side to make an example of this young Knicks team, who admittedly has done better than I thought it would at the start here. One last thing, note that Utah is 7-2 ATS in its last nine after a four-games or longer unbeaten streak. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-24-21 | Hornets v. Magic -1.5 | Top | 107-104 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 59 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Magic (10* MONEY-MAKER). After a decent start to the season, the Hornets have now lost four in a row and I think that slide continues another night. Most recently the Hornets fell 123-110 to the Bulls. Orlando won't be lacking for motivation either as it's 7-9 and it's lost seven of its last eight. With a spread like this, the oddsmakers are trying their best to lead us to believe that these teams are evenly matched. I think they likely are, but the home-court advantage simply can't be overlooked here in my opinion, as note that the Magic are 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games after three or more straight SU/ATS losses in a row. Lay the short points, but expect a decisive rout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-18-21 | Warriors +9 v. Lakers | Top | 115-113 | Win | 100 | 14 h 20 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Am I predicting an outright upset here? I'm not. But I do think this one sets up really well for the visiting side. The Lakers have covered in four straight, but with a couple of nights off before a seven-game road trip, starting in Milwaukee on Thursday, this absolutely sets up as a classic "look-ahead" spot for the home side. Granted, Golden State has been "hit or miss" this year, but note that it's 7-2 ATS in its last nine road game after playing with two or more days of rest. No outright, but closer than this spread would suggest; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-17-21 | Pacers +6 v. Clippers | Top | 96-129 | Loss | -106 | 14 h 43 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Pacers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Pacers have won two straight and I expect them to at the very least, take this one right down to the wire. Indiana comes to LA refreshed as well, as its last game was postponed due to COVID issues. Overall Indiana is averaging 114.3 PPG, while conceding 108.2. The Clippers on the other hand are averaging 113.8 PPG, while allowing 109.6. This one really sets up well for the Pacers, as I expect the Clippers to get caught flat here as they get two nights off after this, before a "cream puff" against the Kings. In a contest which I see coming down to whichever of these talented and deep teams has its hands on the ball last, I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-15-21 | Mavs +6.5 v. Bucks | Top | 109-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Mavericks (10* TRADE-MARK). Both teams enter on top form. Honestly, it wouldn't be too difficult to write a convincing argument for either of these team's to cover this contest. Kristaps Porzingis returned to the line-up for Dallas in its win at Charlotte last time out. The Bucks come in on a win skein as well, but I think that the scheduling favors Dallas, as Milwaukee plays at Brooklyn next, followed the defending champion Lakers after that. It's a classic look-ahead spot for the Bucks, who I think will take the foot off the gas in the second half. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-14-21 | Pacers v. Blazers -1.5 | Top | 111-87 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 7 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). Indiana lost to Sacramento to open up its five-game swing, but then pulled away for a nine-point win against the Warriors the following night. With two more high-profile games upcoming at Phoenix and the Clippers on back-to-back nights, I think Indiana gets caught flat-footed in the Pacific Northwest tonight. The Blazers return home off a successful 132-126 victory in Sacramento and I like this home side team to keep the momentum rolling here. I don't think fatigue is a factor whatsoever, as we're still just at the start of the season. For all the reasons listed above, lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-13-21 | Pelicans v. Clippers -6 | Top | 106-111 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Clippers (10* BLOWOUT BEST OF THE BEST). The Clippers are healthy. LA is coming off a 137-134 win over the Bulls. It was a more difficult than expected victory, as Chicago came to town with several players on the injured/COVID list. Regardless, LA got huge production from both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, and now the role players have an opporunity to step up here against this young and inconsistent Pelicans side. New Orleans ranks 18th in the league in defensive efficiency and while they'll break out of their current three-game slide at some point, I don't think that'll be here in this difficult road building. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-11-21 | Raptors v. Blazers -4.5 | Top | 111-112 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). Here's a great situational spot for Portland, which catches the Raptors off a tight 106-105 loss at Golden State just last night. Toronto is staggering this year and after last night's "near miss," I expect a predictable letdown here. The Blazers enter on fire, having won two straight while posting 260 points in the process. All signs point to a comfortable home side destruction; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-10-21 | Jazz -7.5 v. Pistons | Top | 96-86 | Win | 100 | 7 h 38 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Jazz (10* MONEY-MAKER). The Jazz just steamrolled the Bucks by 13 on the road and I like this deep and talented visiting side to keep the momentum rolling on the road here. The Jazz poured in 131 points and set a franchise-record with 25 three-point shots made. The Pistons are under-manned and consistency from game to game is an issue. Detroit is also facing a Jazz team which is 6-1 ATS in its last seven vs. clubs with losing records. This is a major mismatch for Detroit and I like Utah to take advantage; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-09-21 | Hawks -5 v. Hornets | Top | 105-113 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Hawks (10* MONEY-MAKER). I base my picks on many things. Charlotte just beat the Hawks 102-94 on Thursday, setting this up as a big time revenge game for ATL, which comes in very hungry here after three-straight losses. The Hornets came from behind to knock off the Pelicans on the road last night and I think a predictable letdown is in the cards for sure here for the home side. Note as well that ATL is 7-2 ATS in its last nine in trying to revenge a home loss vs. an opponent in which it was held to 100 points or fewer in. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-08-21 | Bulls v. Lakers -9 | Top | 115-117 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: LA Lakers (10* BLOWOUT ELITE OF THE ELITE). The Bulls somehow managed to upset the Blazers on the road without the services of Lauri Markkanen, Tomas Satoransky, Chandler Hutchison and Ryan Arcidiacono, all who are out for protocal reasons. Chicago then lost a nail-biter in Sacramento. The Lakers lost to the Spurs at home just last night and I think they'll come in focussed here now as they look to avoid the back-to-back losses on their own floor. Chicago is overmatched here, and it faces a Lakers team playing with a chip on its shoulder. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: 122-105 Lakers. | |||||||
01-07-21 | Cavs v. Grizzlies -4.5 | Top | 94-90 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Grizzlies (10* TRADE-MARK). Two struggling teams collide, but I think the Grizz will bounce back and pull off the victory here. Memphis has lost two straight, while the Cavs are off a 103-83 loss to Orlando. Memphis was much more competitive in a 94-92 loss to the Lakers in its last outing. Cleveland is one of the best on the defensive end in the early going, but one of the worst on the offensive side. Memphis is in the middle of the pack in each category, but note that the Cavs are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games when playing the second game of a back-to-back and off a SU/ATS loss. Lay the points in this great situational spot wager! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-06-21 | Clippers v. Warriors +3.5 | Top | 108-101 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 57 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* TRADE-MARK). Here's a great "spot" wager. The sentiment around the league and by fans is that Golden State is in a rebuilding mode and isn't very good. That's true, but the Warriors are quickly navigating through this transitional period and they're loaded with offensive talent. In fact, Golden State enters having won four of its last five. The Clippers are 5-2, but they come in off a loss at home to the Spurs just last night. LA is also just 2-5 ATS in its last seven when playing in the back-to-back situation. The outright upset is definitely in play here, but in the end I'll recommend to grab as many points as you can! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-05-21 | Lakers -9 v. Grizzlies | Top | 94-92 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 58 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Lakers (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Lakers won the first game of this two game set by 14 points. LA has been sharp on the road. The Lakers forced the Grizzlies to shoot just 27.3 percent from range and conceded just 94 points. Memphis is moving forward without the services of star Ja Morant, who is out with injury. Memphis has been terrible at home, going 0-3 so far. Note as well that LA is 4-1 ATS in its last five when playing on one days rest. I expect LA to keep the pedal to the metal one more time; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Blazers v. Warriors +5.5 | Top | 122-137 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* TRADE-MARK). This is a big time revenge game for Steph Curry and the Warriors, who fell 123-98 to the Blazers on New Year's Day. Portland's been hit or miss in the early going, while the Warriors continue to go through growing pains. Note though that Golden State is 7-1 ATS in its last eight after a 20-point SU/ATS loss to an opponent in its last outing. In a contest which I see being decided late, I'm going to grab up the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-01-21 | Clippers -2.5 v. Jazz | Top | 100-106 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: LA Clippers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Clippers have for the most part looked pretty good in the early going. LA goes for its third straight win here after easily handling Portland 128-105 in theri last game. The Jazz though enter off a 110-109 win over OKC. So far LA is averaging 112.4 PPG and conceding 109.4, while the Jazz are averaging 113.7 PPG and allowing 108.3. Utah though is a poor 0-3-1 ATS in its last four vs. teams with winning SU records, while LA is 4-0 ATS in its last four vs. teams with a losing home record. Utah is playing the second game in as many nights and that works against it big time here; I'm laying the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-31-20 | Suns +3.5 v. Jazz | Top | 106-95 | Win | 100 | 13 h 24 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Suns (10* UNDERDOG ELITE OF THE ELITE). Obviously I think that the Suns can win this game outright. Phoenix comes in with momentum and confidence after its second straight win, using 19 three-balls to take out the Pelicans. After losing badly at home to the Wolves, the Jazz bounced back in their most recent action on the road in Oklahoma City. The Suns are the No. 1 defensive team in the league, allowing just 98.5 PPG over four games. That's enough to start drawing some takes on this team. Chris Paul and Devin Booker are a formidable backcourt and I think they'll be too much for Utah to handle tonight. In a contest which I see being decided by whichever team has its hands on the ball last, I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-29-20 | Warriors -3.5 v. Pistons | Top | 116-106 | Win | 100 | 11 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* TRADE-MARK). "Momentum" is a very real, tangible factor in sports. Off its first straight-up win of the year to avoid an 0-3 hole in a tight 129-128 effort in Chicago last night, I like Stephen Curry and the Warriors to keep the momentum rolling here. Chemistry in the early going was always going to be an issue for Golden State, but last night's victory worked out a lot of the kinks. Normally I wouldn't advise taking a team off a win in the second game of a back-to-back scenario, but because it's the start of the season, fatigue will simply not be a factor here whatsoever. In fact I'd argue that playing immediately after such a big win will be beneficial for this young Warriors team, which is right back to work in another very winnable contest here. The Pistons just got smashed 128-120 at home to the Hawks and I think they'll have difficulties with the Warriors, another team that bases their offense from the perimeter. Lay the points, expect a rout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-27-20 | Nets -8.5 v. Hornets | Top | 104-106 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nets (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Nets have looked great in the early going, as Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and a deep and talented cast of role players have steamrolled their way to an early 2-0 record. So far the Hornets have stunk, their 2-0 and they're lacking talent on both ends of the court. I love Brooklyn here, as I expect it to come in focused on the task at hand with a tough game at home against the Grizzlies tomorrow night. Look for the "better" team to pull away in the fourth and lay the points with confidence! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-26-20 | Pacers v. Bulls +5 | Top | 125-106 | Loss | -104 | 12 h 53 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bulls (10* TRADE-MARK). What is one of the biggest mistakes novice bettors make at the start of the season? "Overreacting." Overreacting to the first game, or even the first week's results. Long story short, I'm not reading too much into Chicago's blowout loss to open the season, and I'm not reading too much into the Pacers opening night win over the Knicks. It wasn't easy for Indiana either, who won every preseason game this year. And with a game at home tomorrow night against Boston, the Pacers get caught looking ahead here as well. The Bulls won their final three preseason games, but got caught flat-footed on Opening night. Suffice it to say, I expect a much better performance tonight. Outright is possible of course, but grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-25-20 | Clippers -1 v. Nuggets | Top | 121-108 | Win | 100 | 40 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Clippers (10*). Both teams come in off vastly different opening games. I just finished talking about not overreacting to one game, but in this case, I think the Clippers are going to come in with a chip on their shoulders as they look to avenge the playoff series loss from last year in which they held a 3-1 lead in. Denver did indeed go on to win that series, only to fall to the Lakers in the West Finals. The Clippers easily handled the Lakers on opening night and now they're out for revenge here as well. The Nuggets looked poor in their OT loss to the Kings at home on opening night and I say they struggle here as well. Lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-11-20 | Magic v. Hawks -4.5 | Top | 116-112 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Atlanta Hawks (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Magic lost to the Bucks in the playoff bubble in five games last year. Orlando returns pretty much the exact same team. Clearly in this first pre-season contest though, it'll mainly be backups playing. The Hawks haven't played since March 11th, so I think this contest simply means a lot more to the organization to finally get back onto the court. Also note that Orlando is 0-3-1 ATS in last 14 road games as an underdog in the +4 to +7.5 points range. The Magic have players who are banged up and who are out. The Hawks have plenty of young talent itching to explode. Lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. |
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