4* OKC+ over Boston

Tough spot for the Thunder they should able to come under the chalk price.  First, they show 7-3 ATS at Boston in the series.  OKC is 8-0 ATS on Sunday and the 20-6 ATS on the road.  The Celtics have historically good ATS numbers are just 1-2 ATS in the month of March and only 3-3 ATS in Sunday edition's.  We see the value in the Thunder Sunday afternoon.

4* NEW ORLEANS over Heat

NBA CRUSHER SERIES...BDS

Line opened at -2 and took a quick drop to -1-1/2 this morning.  Obviously the early money would be on the Heat after their recent uptick.  But Miami is 4-10 ATS with a day of rest and 8-20-1 ATS after a SU win. Pelicans show 10-4 ATS off a SU loss and 14-5-1 ATS processing an ATS win. Also we like the public money on NO, so lay the money with the home club.  Good Luck.

3* Cleveland+ over Miami

Realize Miami is not the same team without Butler in the lineup, so we think the Cavs who have gone 2-1 L3 SU as an underdog can win this tonight. Also Miami shows 5-9 ATS against losing teams on the road. Remember Miami has some miserable numbers ATS of late.  Further, the Heat come live Monday with a 1-6 ATS record off a win and 1-10 ATS on the road versus poor defensive clubs. Good Luck.

3* LA Lakers+ over Boston

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Analysis will be inserted later, Good Luck.

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3* Detroit+ over Milwaukee

We have a talent and numbers mismatch tonight.  Milwaukee is 46-8 with Detroit 19-38 on the season.  If ever there was a mismatch on paper this is it.  The Bucks have won their last 8 games by a 27+ point average versus Detroit.  They are 12-2-2 ATS as a chalk of late.  Detroit has suffered this season with all the injuries and trades.  However, they maybe sitting a luxury position with the Bucks having Philly at home next game on the card.  Also, the Pistons played well last time out losing a difficult OT road game at Orlando 112-116.  Technically, we note Milwaukee is 3-7 ATS when favored by 11 or more points.  Take the points out in Detroit this evening.  Good Luck.

4* PORTLAND -1 over New Orleans (H)

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4* Miami over Detroit

NBA POWER ANGLE...BDS

8:00 Eastern

3* Golden State+ (523) over Toronto

NBA Playoff Appreciation Angle…BDS

We cashed Saturday with the appreciation move in baseball, and we look to continue winning this time in the NBA Playoffs up in Toronto (71-30).  Golden State (69-30) shows behind and badly needs to be successful here today.  In the series, the underdog is 4-1 ATS L5 on the board.  The Warriors show 6-2 ATS with two days of rest, the Raptors 1-4 ATS in the same set. Also, note Toronto shot extremely well in their last battle, but we doubt the same effectiveness Sunday with the Warriors in need.  Good Luck.

FREE...PHILLY

7:35 Eastern…

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4* Toronto (554) over Philadelphia

NBA Playoff Side Best Bet…

The Raptors (62-25) show up at home against the Sixers (55-32) on Saturday evening in the first Semifinal Playoff game in the East.  Already Philadelphia starts with an issue as Mike Scott is out creating quality depth issues.  This year Toronto was 3-1 SU and ATS against the Sixers.  Over the last seventeen games in the series, the Raptors show 13-4 ATS.  Philadelphia brings and 0-4 ATS mark at Toronto, while executing today formulating a horrid 0-4 ATS on three or more days of rest.  With the home team 5-1 ATS L6 in the series, we’ll back Toronto in game #1.  Good Luck.

5* Toronto over Orlando

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4* NETS+ over Philadelphia

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4* Toronto over Orlando

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4* Philadelphia over Nets

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4* OKC+ over Portland

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4* Nets+ over Philadelphia

NBA FIRST ROUND BEST BET

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4* LAC over Utah

NBA KEY POWER ANGLE...BDS

4* Phoenix+ over Dallas

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4* Toronto over Minnesota

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4* Cleveland+ over Charlotte

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3* DALLAS+ over Memphis

NBA APPRECIATION ANGLE...BDS

3* NEW JERSEY+ over Indiana

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3* Minnesota+ over OKC

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3* Miami+ over Toronto

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4* DENVER+ over Golden State

NBA CRUSHER SERIES...BDS

4* LAKERS+ over OKC

NBA LATE SEASON ANGLE...BDS

3* OKC over Dallas

NBA KILLER ANGLE...BDS

3* Cleveland+ over LAC

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3* Charlotte over LA Lakers

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4* Houston -5 over Denver

This is a give back game for the Rockets after being crushed by Denver 136-122 on the road.  The favorite in the series is 2-1 ATS this season, 3-0 ATS last year.  The aspiring Nuggets show 7-20 ATS versus the Southwest and 1-5 ATS with just one day of rest.  Houston in same season revenge brings a 3-1-1 ATS with a day of rest.  For your best chance of winning, go with the Rockets.

Note:

College Hoops later this afternoon, Good Luck.

3* MINNESOTA+ over LA Clippers

NBA APPRECIATION ANGLE

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4* ORLANDO+ over Philadelphia

NBA POWER ANGLE...BDS

3* New York+ over LAC

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3* SACRAMENTO over Phoenix

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4* Cleveland+ over LAC

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4* MINNESOTA+ over Charlotte

NBA INSIDER MOVE...BDS

3* MIAMI+ over San Antonio

NBA APPRECIATION PICK...BDS

4* NETS+ over SAC Kings

NBA UPSET ALERT...BDS

4* Phoenix over Chicago

NBA Best Bet Angle...BDS

4* Sacramento over Chicago

NBA HOOPS BEST BET...BDS

3*  Portland over NO

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4* BOSTON over Sacramento

The Celtics come off a road trip getting crushed by LAC 10-116, but did defeat the Warriors, Kings and Lakers.  The Kings (33-33) travel to Boston after losing a tough call at Washington 121-115.  They played well at home against the Celtics at home only to lose 111-109, although Boston was without Irving who is now back in lineup.  The Kings are just 13-19 SU on the road this year.  With Boston 24-10 at home and having guard Irving (coming off a double-double) in the lineup they should be able to scale the current price.  No doubt the Kings are the better rebounding team, Boston more efficient at the foul line which critical laying points,  In the series, the home club shows 11-4-1 ATS with Boston 35-16-1 ATS overall in the Garden.  Good Luck.

4* Houston over Golden State

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4* New York+ over Indiana

The Pacers are coming off BB road losses, including Philly in sloppy fashion.  They beat these same Knicks last time out 121-106, but may not have their mind and bodies inside this situation with Oklahoma City on-deck.  We believe the Knicks, despite their win/loss and statistical issues catch some value in what could be an overlay.  Good Luck.

4* OKC+ over Utah

The Jazz are coming off a downer and could be ill prepared for this always physical battle. In the series, the Thunder have won the last three SU, and have a 4-1 ATS record L5 (series) of late.  Also, OKC is 6-0 ATS on Monday and 8-3 ATS with 2 days rest.  Utah surprisingly comes in 5-16-1 ATS on Monday calls and 3-7 ATS home against a winning road unit.  TAKE THE POINTS.

4* Sacramento+ over Boston

NBA BEST BET CALL...BDS

7:35 Eastern

4* Dallas+ (501) over Brooklyn

NBA Underdog Alert…BDS

 Both Dallas (27-35) and Brooklyn (32-33) are supporting losing seasons, but the Nets at this point have an edge in playoff possibilities.  However, they were just crushed 117-88 Miami who was playing without Dragic, Whiteside and Johnson.  It was their largest loss of the season, running their record to 5-15 SU L20.  At times the Nets looks strong but, their streaks of 8-18, 19-5 and 5-10 give rise to just maybe the down cycle will continue. They are 0-3 SU/ATS L3, and they show 1-6 ATS L7 versus

3* CLEVELAND+ over New York

NBA APPRECIATION ANGLE...BDS

4* Dallas+ over Indiana

NBA POWER ANGLE...BDS

4* NETS over San Antonio

NBA POWER ANGLE ALERT...BDS

5* MEMPHIS+ over Chicago

NBA BEST BET ANGLE...BDS

THE SCOOP:

3* SIXERS (509) over New York

The line opened at -10 Philly, but was quickly bet down on the Strip.  Clearly, after seeing how coach Brown and the Sixers played against Boston there is some doubts now about the rotation schemes and depth structure. Last night Philadelphia (36-21) received poor ROI from acquired Otis Harris, but he will have more room to drive and cut against the wavering Knicks (10-46).  New York shows a PERFECT 0-7 ATS with one day of rest and 3-13 ATS home.  In the series NY played well in January (108-105) against the Sixers, however, prior they crushed the Knicks by 22, 26 and 17. With little time to sulk over loss last night, we expect Philly to play outstanding ball, or as much as needed to cover the number.  Philadelphia has covered 9-of-11 in the series, and 12-5 ATS off a SU loss (critical).  Good Luck.

10* PISTONS+ OVER BOSTON

NBA REBOUNDING THUD...BDS

After watching the Sixers look futile last night numerous spurts, can't help noting that they lost the game, rather than Boston winning same.  So, we love Detroit and will say the oddsmakers (based on the line) are expecting a closer game than the public might project.  Believe the Pistons can go position for position with Boston, after the fatiguing win last night by the Celtics...CLOSE!  Good Luck.

3* Philadelphia over Boston 

NBA APPRECIATION ANGLE...BDS

The Sixers catch a huge break with Irving out of the lineup for Boston.  Also, this will be a learning experience for the Celtics who now have to contend with newly acquired forward Harris of Philly who can drive lane and drop 3-ball from anywhere.  Harris should make a difference for Simmons who played poorly down the lane last time out, as we create even more space for the LSU product.  Now we find Boston coming off a loss at home to the Lakers after starting up with a 28-point lead, so this may help Philly somewhat.  Boston has won 8-of-10 SU in the series and defeated the Sixers on Xmas day 121-114 in overtime.  They have defeated Philly three straight times.  However, with the Irving injury they can't stuff the lanes as effective (Simmons) in the past encounters.  In the series the chalk is 4-0 ATS, and the home unit 6-0 ATS.  Difficult number, but we'll side with Philadelphia.

4* Minnesota (566) over LA Clippers

The Clips (31-26) are playing in the sixth game of a six game road swing.  Last time out they blew away the Celtics in Boston 123-112 without Harris now a Philly stud.  Boston was held to just 12 points in the third guard without Irving in the lineup.  LAC is 3-2 SU & ATS on the road swing, but good news for our side, the Clippers have switched off the win/loss construct the last six.  The home standing T-Wolves (25-30) are in need of a win after losing four straight to Denver, Memphis, Orlando and New Orleans.  Two stats bring Minnesota edges on the offensive boards and in team steals. Both units are outstanding foul shooting entities. LAC comes in #8 (111.4) in points per game, the T-Wolves are #18 but, they scoring average improves to 113.4 points per game at home.  Technically, the Clippers show 0-4 ATS in Monday action and 6-15 ATS against the NW.  Also, they show 2-5 ATS off a SU win.  Minny shows 5-1 ATS Monday' and 4-1 ATS versus the Pacific. Overall the home court, the length of the Clippers road swing (traveling home next), and the sky high Minny unit looking to avenge a 120-109 loss earlier this season in Los Angeles should accrue a winning advantage against the number.  Good Luck.

4* DALLAS+ over Portland

NBA EARLY UP MOVE...BDS

4* LAC over Indiana

NBA LINE VALUE PLUS...BDS

10* Philadelphia over Toronto

NBA GAME OF THE WEEK...BDS

10* Milwaukee over Washington

NBA PERFECT DOMINATION...BDS

3* Houston over Orlando

NBA POWER ANGLE...BDS

5* NEW ORLEANS+ over San Antonio

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3* Minnesota+  over  LA Lakers (no James)

NBA APPRECIATION ANGLE...BDS

4* Oklahoma City over New Orleans 

NBA Key Best Bet Angle…BDS

Just might have a different opinion if Anthony Davis was available tonight for New Orleans, especially considering the Thunder are in BB games after losing by a hoop to the Sixers last night in Philadelphia. Center LaMarcus Aldridge of New Orleans did not score in the 4th quarter when the Sixers closed strong, and I’m sure that will change this evening. Despite playing Wednesday, we still look for OKC to rebound strong against a New Orleans team who they lost to (118-114) on the road in December.  In the series this season, the home team has won and covered each game.  As a refresher the Thunder averaged 28.5 points per quarter last night, if they accrue the same balance versus the Pelicans, the game is covered.  In the overall series the home team is 4-2 ATS L6 with the chalk covering 60% L10 on the board.   New Orleans plays with no rest and they show 0-4 ATS with that angle.  In addition, New Orleans brings a 2-5-1 ATS on the road against home units with over a .500 record and 1-4-1 ATS in the same scenario versus .600+ clubs.  Good Luck.

3* UTAH over Denver

NBA APPRECIATION ANGLE...BDS

Stay with us we are going to present a Super-7 card Wednesday...Good Luck.

7:35 Eastern

4* Boston over Cleveland 

NBA Best Bet Action…BDS

Cleveland (9-39) takes on the Celtics who show with a 29-18 mark on the season.  The Cavs fell short 104-88 to Chicago at home Monday bringing their run to 1-16 L17 times out. Boston shows off a solid 107-99 win over Miami at home after extended road swing. The last time these two met Boston won 128-95 with Irving having a huge game.  Being on the road can force and emotionally numb state of mind within different periods in a game.  Here we feel Boston will have one early large quarter takings over the game and running away.  Technically the home team is 7-1 ATS in the series, while the chalk shows 6-1 ATS of late.  Also, comes in 6-1 ATS versus units with under a .400 mark. By the way, the Celtics are 30-10 ATS at home.  Traveling Cleveland plays tonight with 0-3-1 ATS record L4.  Finally, with the Cavs 10-26-1 ATS after a DD loss at home and 7-19-1 ATS with one day off, we’ll support Boston again tonight.  Good Luck.

5* Boston over Miami

NBA POWER ANGLE ELITE...BDS

3* Sacramento+ over  Nets

NBA APPREICATION ANGLE...BDS

3*  LA CLIPPERS+ over Golden State

NBA LATE MONEY MOVE...BDS

5* MILWUAKEE over Miami

NBA GAME OF THE WEEK..BDS

4* MINNESOTA+ over Philadelphia

NBA MONEY EARNER...BDS

3* Milwaukee over Washington

NBA Fan Appreciation Angle...BDS

9:05 Eastern

5* LAC+ (539) over Denver (H)

Coming off another sweet NBA winner last night with Utah UNDER the total.  Here we are going with the road warrior Clippers.  We expect the line to move down to -5 or -4-1/2.  Granted the Nuggets have been a surprise this year as they come in with a higher national power rating than Los Angeles.  However, despite the Clippers failures ATS (Denver 7-3 ATS home) against the Nuggets they have sufficient rarely mentioned stats that will help the underdog grab the cash.  First off, this should be a very close game throughout.  Doing business on floor in the critical 4th quarter shows the Clippers #2 overall in the league with an average of 36.0 points over the last three games.  Sky high Nuggets, however, are rated #23 in the league with an average of 28.3 points per game last three times out.  Also, in possessions per game LAC is ranked #8 with 106.0 (104.9 L3) per, versus the Nuggets' #27 ranking with a 101.0 (99.3 L3) average per game.  So, we have a stronger unit late in the game with an edge in possessions which is important in a road setting against a higher ranked unit.  Technically, as I said Denver has the edge in the series with the chalk 6-1 ATS, still this does not equate to a Denver side.  The Nuggets seem to be in an overlay because of their home rep and ATS angles.  We look for a one or two-point exciting basketball game. Remember Denver does have negative ATS angles showing 1-5 ATS versus the West and 1-5 ATS after allowing 100+ points in their last game.  Whereas, the Clippers show 8-0 ATS after their most recent opponent scored 100+ points. Finally, with Los Angeles 8-2 ATS L10, and 4-0 ATS in road sets and one day of rest, TAKE THE POINTS.  Good Luck.

4* (516) Phoenix+ over Philadelphia

NBA KEY ANGLE WEDNESDAY...BDS

The Sixers (24-14) are at the end of a 5 game road trip playing in Phoenix tonight.  They show off a huge win against the Clippers as a 2+ underdog.  However, they just maybe a little flat this evening after that monster game by Embiid.  Further, Philly comes 1-5 ATS with no rest and 3-9 ATS on the road versus

5* Washington+ over Detroit

NBA PLAY OF THE DAY...BDS