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CAVS

The Rockets are a different team without Hardin. Take the Cavs here.

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CELTICS -2

The Celtics beat the Hawks 121-109 in the last matchup. The Hawks are dealing with 5 injuries. Take the Celtics here.

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RAPTORS

The Celtics lead the series 2-0. The Raptors won't let this game slip, and the referees will be bias in this game. The Celtics are at home, but they have no fan support. Take the Raptors here.

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WARRIORS +12.5

This game is going to be a shootout. I have the Jazz winning within 4 points.

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HAWKS +8

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BULLS -1

With the Knicks undergoing a full rebuild, expectations are very low in the Big Apple. The team has played as expected but they have also been competitive in two of their first three games. Even though the Knicks have won the last two games in this rivalry, the Bulls have the advantage in this game because they have played well against the spread on the road and also have a favorable matchup against the Knicks. The battle between the frontcourt of the two teams should even out with R.J. Barrett and Julius Randle going up against Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. However, the Bulls are better on the perimeter with Zach LaVine and Coby White going up against Elfrid Payton and Allonzo Trier, which will help the Bulls get the win.

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BUCKS +2

Milwaukee kept swingman Khris Middleton with a five-year, $178 million contract and returns four of the five starters from last season with point guard Eric Bledsoe and center Brook Lopez also sticking around. "We brought back a big part of the group; we believe in continuity," Bucks general manager Jon Horst told reporters. "... This group looks like they're growing, looks like they're getting better, looks like they fit, and they make sense and that we can compete and sustain success for a long period of time with this group and that's been the goal." Milwaukee's new pieces include Lopez's brother, Robin, and veteran guards Kyle Korver and Wesley Matthews, who give the team a pair of perimeter shooting threats.

Bucks by 4 points or more.

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CELTICS +5

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LAKERS

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WARRIORS +1

The Warriors will be fine without Durant. The Inside money is on the Warriors. I like the refs to favor the Warriors, since the NBA Commissioner has favorited his Warriors team. I have the Warriors by 4 points or more.

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BLAZERS +8

The Blazers will give the Warriors a run for the money with Durant not in the game. I like the Blazers for the possible upset.

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PACERS +7

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MAGIC +8.5

In their four previous meetings in the regular season both teams were tied 2-2 wins and were 1-1 in Toronto (Raptors won by 12 points and Magic by 15). Raptors have a 32-9 home record, while the Magic are 17-24 on the road. Raptors are better offensively, scoring 114.4 ppg to Magic’s 107.3, while Magic are better defensively, allowing 106.6 ppg to Raptors’ 108.4. Raptors have better percentages both in field goals (47.4% to 45.4%) and in 3-pointers (36.6% to 35.6%). Both teams are almost equal in boards grabbed (45.4 to 45.2) and in dimes made (25.5 to 25.4), while Magic are better in turnovers committed (12.6 to 13.3). 

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RAPTORS +4.5

The Raptors are still fighting for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, but playoff positioning isn’t worth risking the long-term health of a player like Lowry. While he isn’t likely to miss much time on the floor, it would make sense for the Raptors to rest him in this game and see how his ankle responds to treatment later in the week.

His absence will put the Raptors in a bind on the road against a Thunder team that is trying to keep from slipping all the way to the bottom of the Western Conference playoff rankings. The return of Westbrook will be a huge lift for the struggling Thunder, and I expect him to respond emphatically after being suspended and turning in a seven-point scoring performance against the Warriors.

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ROCKETS -3.5

Rockets have won all three previous meetings against the Warriors this season, winning the only home game by 107-86 score. Rockets have a 24-9 home record, while the Warriors are 21-11 on the road. Warriors have the best offense in the league with 118.2 ppg to Rockets’ 113, while Rockets are better defensively, allowing 110.2 ppg to Warriors’ 112.3. Warriors have better percentages both in field goals (48.8% to 44.6%) and in 3-pointers (37.8% to 34.9%). They are also better in dimes made (29.2 to 21) and in boards grabbed (46.2 to 41.7), while Rockets are only better in turnovers committed (13 to 13.7). Rockets have been as hot as it gets and Vegas odds give them a -3.5 spread and expect them to beat the odds for the home victory.

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KINGS +2

The Kings have played well against the spread, winning four of their last five games against teams with winning records and 11 of their last 14 home games. The Celtics have struggled against the spread, losing their last four games against Western Conference opponents and their last six games against Pacific Division teams.

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CLIPPERS +4

The Lakers have struggled against the spread, losing four of their last five games and their last four home games against teams with winning road records. The Clippers have played well against the spread, winning their last four games against teams with losing records and five of their last six games.

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NUGGETS -12.5

The Pelicans are trying to make the best out of a clearly dysfunctional situation right now, which puts them in a vulnerable position going on the road against the No. 2-ranked team in the Western Conference. Davis is being given playing time, but he is also being used sparingly by the Pelicans as a precaution for a future trade.

The Pelicans are no longer a team that’s all-in for playoff contention. They’re basically a team that’s trying to make it through the rest of the season quickly and with the least amount of drama possible. As for the Nuggets, they have proven to be more than a flash in the pan team. They’ll be motivated for a bounce-back win after losing to the Jazz on Thursday.

It’s hard to envision the Nuggets dropping back-to-back games at the Pepsi Center when they’ve only lost five games at home all season. Davis won’t be available to help out down the stretch, as the Nuggets run up the score on a Pelicans team that has the fifth-worst scoring defense in the league. Guarding Jokic is a full-time job, and if Davis isn’t all-in, the Pelicans won’t win this game. Take the Nuggets in this one.

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CLIPPERS +3.5

The Kings are 0-6 ATS when playing the Clippers. The Clippers gave the Kings a whipping in the last matchup. The Clippers have to injuries coming in this game, but they still have strong depth. The Kings are nursing a injury as well, so I like the Clippers for the upset here.

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BLAZERS +5

This one is going to be a heavyweight tilt between a pair of teams that have momentum. The Trail Blazers have picked up wins over Golden State at home, then dispatched Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Boston on the road. That four-game run on the road is impressive as they were 10-15 on the road before that stretch. Toronto is 26-6 at home but we did see them lose to Orlando Sunday. Portland has the momentum and their two-headed monster of Nurkic and Kanter in the low block will make it tough for Toronto on the glass. Look for Portland’s depth in the rotation to give them the edge in this contest.

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NETS -3

Charlotte is only holding a playoff spot thanks to the weak Eastern Conference as a whole and the Southeast Division in particular. The Hornets have their work cut out for them as they continue to struggle closing out games. Brooklyn is still in the playoff picture and they have taken two of three this season against Charlotte, including the win on the road six days ago. The Nets are at home and we’ve seen the Hornets struggle to an 8-21 road mark this season. Give the edge to Brooklyn in this one.

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LAKERS -5

LeBron is clearly trying to get the young Lakers to focus on making the postseason and you have to think that they are going to respond with a solid performance after James’ most recent comments. The Lakers are fresh off of an ugly blowout loss to the Pelicans, so this is a chance to buy low here. The Grizzlies have struggled to remain competitive without Marc Gasol and their last three losses came versus the Bulls, Clippers and Cavs. Take LeBron and the Lakers to cover the number on the road in this spot on Monday night.

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76ERS

Philadelphia has played well on offense, averaging 115.7 points per game. The team is shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range.

Joel Embiid leads the way for the 76ers with 27.3 points and 13.5 rebounds per game. He has missed the last two games with a knee injury and has been ruled out for this game as well.

The 76ers have the better talent, and they are the play here.

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HEAT -8.5

Miami has struggled out of the All-Star break with back to back losses. The Heat has work to do if they want to climb back into a playoff spot at this point and that starts with beating teams below you in the standings. There is no better opportunity to get a win than facing a Phoenix team that has lost 17 straight games. The Suns are struggling and they suffered back to back road defeats to Cleveland and Atlanta. Phoenix is just 4-28 on the road this season: while the Heat stands six games under .500 at home, they’re still better than the Suns. Look for Miami to get a win here.

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NUGGETS -4

Dallas stumbled into the All-Star break and they’re facing one of the elite teams in the league here. Denver got a shot in the arm with the return of Thomas, who made his debut against the Kings. Getting Millsap back was a boost and the team hopes to have Harris back for this one as well. The Nuggets have a deep rotation and they are capable of hanging with any team in the league. Dallas is good at home but they don’t have the talent to keep up with Denver. Give the points and take the Nuggets in this one.

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WOLVES -5

It’s tough seeing an organization with so much history as the Knicks continue to struggle every season. Basketball enthusiasts aren’t getting pleasure out of watching any NBA team lose 18 consecutive games. So it was a bit of a relief to see the Knicks finally get a win and put that painfully long losing streak in the rearview.

However, it won’t remain there for long.

The Timberwolves have shown more fight than expected after trading away Jimmy Butler this season, and they are coming off a pair of quality wins over the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers. Karl-Anthony Towns is also on a hot streak right now, netting 24-plus points in his last six consecutive games. He has also registered a double-double in nine of his last 12 outings.

The daunting task of slowing down Jeff Teague, Derrick Rose and Andrew Wiggins will be too big of a challenge for the Knicks’ backcourt. They are finally putting the right pieces together, but they are still a long ways off from being a good basketball team. I’ll take the Timberwolves in this game.

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LAKERS +2.5

The final stretch of the season will be critical for the Lakers if they have any shot of climbing back into the playoff picture. There is a real possibility that even a James-led team could be left out in the cold this year in the deep and talented Western Conference. These aren’t the good, old days when he could simply drag a bad team to playoff contention.

That isn’t to say his talent is diminishing. He is still considered the best basketball player on the planet for good reason, but if the Lakers are going to make a late run in the season, he’s going to need help from some of the other young stars on the roster like Ingram, Kuzma, Josh Hart and Lonzo Ball.

The return of Ball and Hart, who have both been sidelined with injuries, will be a huge boost for the Lakers on Thursday against the Rockets. That will ultimately aid in their offensive firepower, which the team will desperately need facing reigning MVP James Harden. There is simply too much on the line for the Lakers at this point to expect James and company to drop a third consecutive loss. This is their first game back from the All-Star break at home, and for the first time in a while, they’ll have all of their pieces available.

Another monstrous scoring effort by Harden will lead to a thrilling game, but it will be no match for the must-win hunger from the Lakers. Give me Los Angeles in this game.

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Team LeBron -6.5

This line doesn't make sense when you look at the talent. Lebron has the money team, plus the bench is strong. Team Giannis has a good team with some stars, but they are not a powerhouse team like Team LeBron! I have Team LeBron by 15 points or more.

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CELTICS +7.5

The 76ers are on a 3 day run, and today they face a tough defense. The Celtics can hold opponents to 106 points, while the 76ers hold opponents to 112 ppg. Take the Celtics here.

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MAVS +8

The bookmakers have this game all wrong. The MAVS can put 108 points on the board today. The Bucks Defense is the issue since it can hold opponents to just 109 ppg. This line is over priced, and I like this game within 4 points.

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BLAZERS -7

Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters went 7-of-32 from the floor over the last four games. Other than center Hassan, the rest of the starters were a combined 7-of-22 against Indiana. Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last five against winning opponents, 0-4 ATS in its last four following a loss, and 0-4 ATS in its last four trips to Portland. The Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last four against losing opponents, 9-0 ATS in their last nine playing on at least three days of rest, and 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings between the two teams. It is also worth noting that the home team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine head-to-head matchups and the favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last seven.

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RAPTORS +3

The Raptors have great defense and can hold opponents to just 108 points. The Sixers have been stunning at home, but they are going against great talent with a strong bench. The Raptors for the upset here.

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TIMBERWOLVES -1

The Grizzlies have struggled against the spread, losing eight of their last nine home games against teams with losing road records and eight of their last 10 games against teams with losing records. The Timberwolves have played well against the spread, winning four of their last five road games and six of their last seven road games against teams with losing home records.

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ROCKETS -8

There is legitimate concern with the Rockets putting so much of the weight on Harden’s shoulders. His ability to average 30-plus point performances is a spectacular feat, and it might even win him a second consecutive league MVP nod. However, that kind of strategy isn’t conducive for a championship run. Fortunately for the Rockets, Paul is expected to be back in the lineup on Monday, and they are playing against a Suns team that has the second-worst record in the league.

Even if Paul couldn’t play, the Rockets should still be able to take care of business in this game. The Suns nearly have more consecutive losses than they have total wins.

Despite all of the defensive issues with the Rockets, the Suns won’t be the team to take advantage considering they rank in the bottom-half of the league in total scoring offense. They are actually averaging less points scoring under their own roof than they are on the road. That average of 105.7 points per game isn’t going to cut it with Harden on the floor. Paul should also continue trending upwards after his improved performance against the Nuggets.

Rockets by 12 points or more

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WIZARDS -7

Washington has been hanging in despite missing three starters but they’ve stumbled a bit of late with three losses in their last four games. The Wizards do catch a bit of a break here facing a division rival below them in the standings. Atlanta is at the tail end of a seven-game road trip and they’re logging their third game in four nights here after playing in Utah Friday and Phoenix Saturday. 

Wizards by 9 points or more.

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WIZARDS +1

The Wizards have played well against the spread, winning five of their last six games and seven of their last eight home games. The Pacers have struggled against the spread, losing five of their last six road games and seven of their last nine games against Eastern Conference teams.

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PELICANS +9

The Pelicans have played well against the spread, winning three of their last four games against teams with winning records. The Nuggets have struggled against the spread, losing five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents and nine of their last 11 road games.

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BULLS +10.5

The Bulls Defense can hold opponents to just 110 ppg, while The Heat's offense is averaging 111 ppg. Taking the points is key here.

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KNICKS +7

This line doesn't make any sense when you read between the numbers. The Knicks are averaging 106 ppg while the Mavericks are averaging 109 ppg. Take the Knicks and the 7 points.

The over looks good here.

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PELICANS +11.5

The New Orleans Pelicans will carry their baggage of drama on the road with them on Tuesday when they face the Houston Rockets. Since losing to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Rockets have won their last three consecutive games against the Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks. The Pelicans, on the other hand, have lost five of their last six games, including Saturday’s home game against the San Antonio Spurs.

I like the Pelicans to get back on board again. This game will be close.

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WIZARDS -7.5

Cleveland cracked the double-digit mark for wins on the year by beating Chicago on Sunday afternoon. You can’t expect the Cavaliers to put together sustained success though given their struggles all season long. Washington is trying to claw back into the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference and that means that they need to beat the teams below them in the standings right now. The Wizards, despite their road struggles this season, get the nod in this contest.

Wizards by 9 and the over here.

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PISTONS +8

The Piston defense is pretty good. They are holding opponents to just 108 ppg. The Bucks will struggle, and you have to take the points here, since the Bucks Hold opponents to just 107 points per game.

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JAZZ -3.5

Utah center Rudy Gobert has recorded eight straight double-doubles and has 39 on the season. The Jazz simply seem to have the Nuggets’ number these days–especially inside Vivint Smart. Denver is 2-6 ATS in its last eight against winning opponents, 2-5 ATS in its last seven playing on at least three days of rest, and 0-4 ATS in its last four trips to Utah. The Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last five on Wednesdays. It is also worth noting that the home team is 9-0 ATS in the last nine head-to-head matchups.

Jazz by 6

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CAVS +15.5

The Cavs are averaging 102 ppg while the Celtics are averaging 112 ppg. This line doesn't make any sense. This game will be within 10 points.

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SUNS +4.5

The Suns are 25th in the league in scoring with an average of 106.3 points per game. The Suns are 29th on the glass by collecting 40.2 boards per game. Phoenix stands 17thin the league in assists with 23.9 per contest. Phoenix is 25th in the league in scoring defense as they allow 115 points a night.

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THUNDER -4

There’s no rest benefit for either team as they’re both playing the second game of a back to back. Both teams have to fly in for this one as the Thunder was in New York Monday afternoon while the Trail Blazers were in Salt Lake City. Oklahoma City plays decent basketball at home, going 14-7, while Portland is 8-12 as the visiting team. With the Trail Blazers having a later start and then having to fly in, they may be a little weary come game time. The Thunder, playing at home and having their game early in the afternoon Monday, gets the upper hand here.

The over is a good play here as well

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ROCKETS +4.5

I am taking the points with the Rockets in this one. The Rockets have drilled a combined 48 three-pointers in their last two games, and James Harden has single-handedly won his teams games. Harden is averaging a remarkable 44.4 points on the month, and I am confident he can keep his team in the game.

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CLIPPERS +9.5

Clippers are better offensively, scoring 116.6 ppg to Spurs’ 107.7 ppg, while Spurs are better defensively, allowing 108.2 ppg to Clippers’ 112. Clippers have better percentages both in field goals (47.3% to 44.6%) and in 3-pointers (38.7% to 37.8%). Spurs on the other hand are better both in turnovers committed (12.6 to 14.6) and in dimes made (23.2 to 22.4), while Clippers are better in boards grabbed (46.8 to 45.3). Spurs are struggling, and taking the 9.5 points is good.

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SUNS +13

The Suns are 25th in the league in scoring with an average of 106 points per game. The Suns are 29th on the glass by collecting 40.6 boards per game. Phoenix stands 17th in the league in assists with 24 per contest. Phoenix is 24th in the league in scoring defense as they allow 114.5 points a night.

Minnesota dropped their second straight and third in their last four games as they were upended by the Spurs at home Friday night. The Timberwolves entered Saturday’s action 11th in the Western Conference, 3.5 games behind the Lakers for the final playoff spot. 

I like the Suns within 6 points.

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HORNETS +8

The Hornets are an above average team offensively, ranking 11th in the league with 112.1 points per game. Charlotte is tied for 19th in rebounding with 44.6 boards per game and 18th by dishing out 23.8 assists per contest. The Hornets come in ranked 17thin scoring defense by allowing 111.4 points per game. 

The Pacers are playing good ball, but they average just 108 points. Take the Hornets here.

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PELICANS +7

The Pelicans are 3rd in the league in scoring offense with 117 points per game. The Pelicans are 8th in rebounding with 46.9 boards per game while ranking 4th with 26.9 assists per contest. New Orleans is 26th in scoring defense as they give up 114.8 points per contest.

Today the face the Warriors who are a different team from last year. The Warriors average 120 points per game, but give up 117 ppg. The Pelicans are hot, and money here.

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ROCKETS -5.5

Orlando is playing the second game of a back to back situation here and they’re facing a Houston team that is a high-octane unit. The Rockets have reeled off 13 wins in their last 16 games coming into this one despite missing guys like Paul and Gordon. Harden has been electric of late and they should take advantage of the Magic being tired. Orlando has struggled of late and that’s going to hurt them here. The Rockets get the upper hand in this contest.

Rockets by 7 or more

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PELICANS -1

The Pelicans are 2nd in the league in scoring offense with 117.2 points per game. The Pelicans are 7th in rebounding with 46.8 boards per game while ranking 4th with 27 assists per contest. New Orleans is 26th in scoring defense as they give up 114.8 points per contest. Nikola Mirotic is fourth on the team with 17.3 points plus nine rebounds per contest this season.

The Pelicans have to much firepower. Pelicans by 4 points or more.

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ROCKETS -1

The Rockets beat the Nuggets this past Nov. I like the Rockets at home again.

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PACERS -1

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WARRIORS -7.5

Playing the Golden State Warriors any given night is a daunting proposition. Playing them when you’re lacking confidence on a three-game losing streak and the Warriors are angry at themselves for losing makes it all the more difficult.

Golden State is 8-5 this season when coming off a loss, and one of those wins was its 130-125 victory at Sacramento on Dec. 14. The Warriors have also scored 110 or more points in eight of those games. They are averaging 121.1 points against division rivals and reached 130 or more in their last two road games.

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BUCKS -5

The Bucks are playing the second game of a back to back here but both games came at home. Milwaukee has handled Toronto twice already this season and they have the depth to make life tough for any team. With Lowry doubtful at best and Valanciunas still out for the Raptors, that’s going to make life a little tougher for Toronto here. After seeing the Raptors get blitzed by the Spurs on the road Thursday night, you have to give Milwaukee the upper hand in this contest.

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KNICKS +7.5

This game should be will be in range. I like the Knicks for the upset here.

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NETS +1

This one mainly comes down to the fact that the Pelicans have been awful on the road this season. New Orleans is just 4-15 on the year away from the Smoothie King Center and gives up 116.5 points per game in those contests. That is a major reason that the Pelicans have a -3.4 point per game differential on the road. Brooklyn has lost two straight games coming into this one but with Mirotic likely sidelined and Davis a question mark, you have to lean toward the Nets here.

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HORNETS -1.5

Charlotte is trying to climb above the .500 mark and they couldn’t have picked a better scenario to pull that off. The Hornets are at home in this contest, where they are 14-7 this season. Dallas has been atrocious on the road this season, losing 16 of their 18 contests away from the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks are logging their third game in four nights here and combined with their road struggles, you have to back Charlotte in this contest.

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MAVS +7.5

Dallas won Sunday’s contest at home, where they are now 15-3 on the season The Mavericks have actually dominated this series as of late, covering the spread in each of the last four meetings and 22 of the last 33 meetings in Oklahoma City. With the way Westbrook is shooting the ball right now, you have to like your chances of the Mavericks covering the number on the road in this spot. Take Dallas to cover despite their ugly 2-15 record on the road this year.

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BULLS +4.5

In their previous meeting earlier this season the Timberwolves won at home with a 111-96 score. Bulls have a 5-12 home record, while the Wolves are 3-13 on the road. Timberwolves are better offensively, scoring 110.9 ppg to Bulls’ 100.9 ppg, while Bulls are better defensively, allowing 110 ppg to Wolves’ 111.6. Wolves have better percentages both in field goals (44.9% to 44.4%) and in 3-pointers (36.1% to 34.4%). They are also better in boards grabbed (44 to 41.5), in dimes made (24.3 to 21.7) and in turnovers committed (13 to 15). Wolves have been very weak on the road 

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THUNDER +1

The Jazz have the 24th offense in the NBA that averages 106.5 points per contest, while their defense is in top 10 as it allows 106.4 points per game (6th). Utah’s rebounding is below average as they are recording 43.7 boards per game (23rd), while they are better when it comes to assists per contest with 24.4 dishes a night (14th). Utah is 14th in field goal percentage as they have 45.8 percent from the floor and 26th from downtown with 33.5 percentage, while they are 18th in the NBA with 10.8 three-pointers made per game.

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MAVS -5.5

The Kings have actually dominated this series as of late, covering the spread in five of the last six meetings in Dallas and eight of the last 11 matchups between these two teams overall. They are fresh off of a disappointing loss against the Warriors, while the Mavericks failed to show up on the road against the Suns in their last game. Of the two losses, the Kings’ defeat was much more devastating, which has me leaning towards Dallas covering the spread in this matchup at home on Sunday.

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BULLS +11

In their previous meeting earlier this season the Spurs won on the road with a 107-108 score. Spurs have a 11-4 home record, while the Bulls are 2-11 on the road. Spurs are better both offensively, scoring 110.8 ppg to Bulls’ 101.4 and defensively, allowing 111.5 ppg to Bulls’ 112.3 ppg.

This game will be close

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GRIZZLIES +3.5

In their four meetings last season both teams were tied 2-2 wins and were 1-1 in Memphis (Grizzlies won by 14 points and Rockets by 22). Grizzlies have a 9-5 home record, while the Rockets are 6-9 on the road. Rockets are better offensively, scoring 109 ppg to Grizzlies’ third-worse of 102.7, while Grizzlies are better defensively, allowing a second-best of 102 ppg to Rockets’ 109.6. Grizzlies have better percentages both in field goals (45.3% to 45%) and in 3-pointers (35.3% to 34%). They are also better both in dimes made (23.2 to 21.2) and in turnovers committed (12.7 to 13.9), while Rockets are only in boards grabbed (41 to 39.7). Grizzlies might be struggling lately but they have been strong at home. 

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MAGIC +6

In the landscape of NBA efficiency, the Utah Jazz are on the wrong side of the league average. Over the past few seasons the Jazz relied on their defence to win them tough, grind it out games against the leagues best. This year that defence has slipped and they’re still trying to figure out how to bring it back.

While the rule changes to physicality have definitely affected the Jazz more than any other squad, they’ve not been effective on the offensive end either. Back to back losses to the Spurs and Thunder show the team has a lot of work to do to compete in the West again. Teams have gotten better, but the Jazz may be a move away from getting back into form.

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CAVS +10.5

Cleveland has plenty of young guys to try and build around for the future. The problem for the Cavaliers is that the present is rather bleak for the team without much in the way of proven commodities. Milwaukee handled Cleveland with relative ease earlier this week and they’re still dealing with working the pieces from the trade last week into the mix. The Cavaliers will battle but the Bucks have the depth and veteran experience, but its tough to win big on the road. I like the Cavs and the under here.

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RAPTORS +7

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SPURS +4

The Spurs are average offensively this season, ranking 15th in scoring offense with 110.3 points per game. San Antonio is 18th in rebounding with 44.2 boards a contest while the team is 17th in assists with 23.7 dimes per game. San Antonio is 25th in the league in scoring defense as they allow 114 points a game. LaMarcus Aldridge contributes 18.1 points and 10 rebounds a night. DeMar DeRozan puts up a team leading 24.7 points and six assists per game in his first season in San Antonio. 

The Spurs are a money team and should win at home.

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BUCKS +5.5

The Bucks are above average so far this season offensively, ranking 1st in the league with 120 points a game. Milwaukee is elite on the boards at this point of the year as they are 1st with 50.5 rebounds per game. The Bucks are 4th in assists as they dish out 26.9 per contest. Milwaukee is 14th in scoring defense as they allow 110.2 points per game.

I like the Bucks for the upset

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SPURS +8.5

San Antonio bounced back from back to back blowout losses as they took care of business against the Trail Blazers. The Spurs now head on the road and hope to make it back to back wins as they visit an old division rival. San Antonio trailed by one after the opening quarter, went up seven at the half and closed the third quarter on a 13-5 run to regain control of the contest. The Spurs shot a scorching 60.2 percent from the field and drilled 11 of 15 three-point attempts in the game. San Antonio forced 17 turnovers to help offset 52.3 percent shooting by Portland. DeMar DeRozan led the Spurs with 36 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the win. San Antonio has gone 5-7 ATS on the road this season while the over is 7-4-1 in those games.

I like the Spurs to pull the upset

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KINGS -5.5

The Suns are struggling offensively this season and with the way things are lining up right now, this is an uphill climb. Booker and Warren are both questionable for this contest, which would seriously impact the Suns’ ability to put points on the board. As it stands, Phoenix hasn’t broken the triple-digit mark in their last three games. Sacramento’s defense has been terrible this season but you have to like their chances against a Phoenix offense that is dismal. Look for the Kings to get the victory here.

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SUNS +11.5

The Clippers are 7-1 ATS when playing the Suns. The Clippers are a different team without Griffin. The Suns give up 114 points per game, while the Clippers give up 112 points per game. With the total at 229, the spread doesn't make sense. 

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NUGGETS +5.5

This is a money game for the Nuggets. I like them here to pull the upset.

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LAKERS -2.5

The Lakers have played 6 games during the last two weeks. In that time, their win-loss record is 5-1 with an average point differential of 5.3. Their record against the spread is 3-3, with an average pre-game line of -5.3 and an average 0 against the spread.

The Lakers and their opponents' final score has beaten the Over/Under 2 times, while falling under 4 times. The Over/Under lines have averaged 228.7 in the past two weeks and their games have resulted in an Over/Under average of -9.7.

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LAKERS +1.5

The Heat don't have much talent. The Heat don't have much depth, and I like the Lakers to control the game.

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PELICANS +1.5

The Pelicans are the money team, and I like them to pull the easy upset by 8 points or more.

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ROCKETS -4.5

In their three meetings last season the Thunder led the Rockets 2-1 wins but were 1-1 at home, winning by 5 and losing by 10. Thunder have a 3-2 home record this season, while the Rockets are 4-1 on the road. Thunder are better both offensively, scoring 111.4 ppg to Rockets’ 105.3 and defensively, allowing 108.8 ppg to Rockets’ 110.1. Thunder have a better field goal percentage (44.58% to 42.45%), while Rockets have a better 3-point percentage (33.42% to 29.57%). Thunder are better in boards grabbed (46.1 to 41.2), while both teams are almost equal both in dimes made (21.3 to 21.2) and in turnovers committed (14.1 to 14.3). Vegas odds give the Rockets a -5 spread which they will beat easily if the Thunder will be without Westbrook today.

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GRIZZLIES +4

Both teams have the ability to limit opponents to just 102 points per game. The Nuggets have a slight edge in offense, but the Grizzlies are vital beyond the arc. This game will come down to the wire. Taking the home team.

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SPURS +2

Spurs won both meetings against the Heat last season (at home by 12 points and on the road by 17). Heat have a 2-2 home record this season, while the Spurs are 2-1 on the road. Both teams are almost equal offensively, scoring 113.4 and 113.3 ppg, while Heat are better defensively, allowing 111.4 ppg to Spurs’ 112.6 ppg. Spurs on the other hand have better percentages both in field goals (46.25% to 44.18%) and in 3-pointers (37.85% to 36.36%). Spurs are better both in turnovers committed (11.6 to 14.2) and in dimes made (24.9 to 22.6), while Heat are better in boards grabbed (49 to 45.3). Spurs are better this season.

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MAGIC +3

In their three meetings last season the Magic led the Pistons 2-1 wins with each team winning at home. Magic won both home games by an average of 11 points. Magic have a 2-4 home record this season, while the Pistons are 1-3 on the road. Pistons are better offensively, scoring 110.1 ppg to Magic’s league-low of 101.8, while Magic are better defensively, allowing 110.5 ppg to Pistons’ 113 ppg. Both teams have almost identical percentages both in field goals (42.7% to 42.64%) and in 3-pointers (31.03% to 30.58%). Pistons are better in boards grabbed (49.4 to 44.5), while Magic are better both in dimes made (24.6 to 19.7) and in turnovers committed (13.1 to 15.2). Pistons have been struggling lately.

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THUNDER +3.5

The Wizards are not really a high octane kind of team. They average 111 points while the Thunder average 109. The Thunder is a better team, and i like the points here.

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PACERS -7.5

In their four meetings last season the Pacers led the Bulls 3-1 wins and were 1-1 in Chicago (Bulls won by 12 points and Pacers by 18). Bulls have a 1-3 home record this season, while the Pacers are 3-2 on the road. Bulls are better offensively, scoring 109.9 ppg to Pacers’ 108.8, while Pacers are better defensively, allowing 102.6 ppg to Bulls’ 118.4 ppg. Pacers have better percentages both in field goals (50.58% to 46.29%) and in 3-pointers (41.57% to 39.34%). Bulls are better both in dimes made (23.9 to 23.4) and in boards grabbed (41.4 to 40.4) and both teams commit almost the same number of turnovers (14 to 14.4). Pacers are superior to the Bulls and lay the chalk here.

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KINGS +5

The Kings have been solid on the offensive end of the floor in the early going this season. Sacramento is 6th in the league in scoring with 117 points per game and 15th in rebounding with 45.2 boards per contest. The Kings are 16th with 23.7 assists a night. Sacramento has been below average defensively, ranking 28th by allowing 120.3 points per game. De’Aaron Fox leads the Kings with 17.7 points plus seven assists per contest. Buddy Hield chips in 17.2 points per game, Willie Cauley-Stein adds 16.5 points plus eight rebounds a night, Marvin Bagley III is good for 13.7 points plus 7.2 boards a game and Nemanja Bjelica contributes 13.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest. Iman Shumpert, Justin Jackson, Frank Mason III, Yogi Ferrell, Harry Giles and Ben McLemore are all key players for coach Dave Joerger. The team hopes to get Bogdan Bogdanovic back in early November after knee surgery. Sacramento is 3rd in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 50 percent from the floor. The Kings stand tied for 24th in the league with 10 three pointers per game and currently are 4th in three-point shooting at 39.5 percent from beyond the arc.

The Magic on the other hand is not as good as the Kings. The Kings have the advantage outside the paint. I have Kings by 4 points. The under is good here too.

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SPURS -7.5

Dallas is in the middle of a 3 game losing streak, after their loss to the Utah Jazz, 113 - 104; Gobert: 23 pts, 16 reb, 3 blk, 2 stl. The Mavericks have a 2-4 record during their last 10-game stretch and are 0-3 in away games this season. Dennis Smith Jr. dropped a team-high 27 points in their last game. He shot a 63.2% field goal percentage, making 12-of-19 (no free throw attempts, 3/4 from three-point range). Smith Jr. finished with 27 points, 3 assists, 1 rebound, 2 blocks and 3 threes with 3 turnovers in 33 minutes.

The Spurs have to much firepower and should win by 12 points or more.

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WARRIORS -11

Chicago won their last game against the Atlanta Hawks, 97 - 85; LaVine: 27 points, 11 rebounds. The Bulls enter this contest with a 2-4 record in their last 10 games and a 1-1 mark at home. Zach LaVine dropped a team-high 27 points in their last game. He shot a 47.4% field goal percentage, making 9-of-19 (8/10 from the line, 1/5 from three-point range). LaVine finished with 27 points, 3 assists, 11 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 three with 9 turnovers in 34 minutes.

The Bulls rank well in three point percentage (#5), field goal percentage (#11) and free throw percentage (#15). The team needs work on offensive rebounds per game (#30), points per game (#23) and turnovers per game (#22).

Golden State is on a 4 game win streak, after they beat the Brooklyn Nets, 120 - 114; Curry, Durant combine for 69 points. The Warriors have a 6-1 record during their last 10-game stretch and are 3-1 in away games this season. Stephen Curry dropped a team-high 35 points in their last game. He shot a 42.3% field goal percentage, making 11-of-26 (6/7 from the line, 7/15 from three-point range). Curry finished with 35 points, 3 assists, 7 rebounds, 1 steal and 7 threes with 2 turnovers in 36 minutes.

The Warriors rank highly on assists per game (#1), field goal percentage (#1) and free throw percentage (#3). The team needs work on turnovers per game (#25), offensive rebounds per game (#22) and defensive rebounds per game (#12).

The key in this game is the point spread. The Warriors can play in cruise control, and put up points from fouls. Chicago will attempt more 3 point shots to stay in range. The Warriors by 17 points or more.

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HAWKS +11

The Hawks are tied for 19th in the league in scoring offense with 110.6 points per game this season. Atlanta is 14th in the league in rebounding (46.2 rpg) and 8th with 25.2 assists per contest. The Hawks are 17th in the NBA in scoring defense as they allow 113.8 points per game. Taurean Prince is leading the team with 20.6 points per game in the early going. Rookie Trae Young is second on the team with 19.8 points plus 6.8 assists while Kent Bazemore is putting up 16 points a night.

This game will be within range. Take the points here.

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BLAZERS +4.5

Portland Trail lost their last game to the Miami Heat, 120 - 111; Dragic: 28 points / Lillard: 42 points. The Blazers have a 3-2 record during their last 10-game stretch and are 1-1 in away games this season. Damian Lillard led the Blazers with 42 points in their last game against the heat. He went 15-of-28 from the field, for a 53.6% field goal percentage; 7/7 from the line, 5/11 from three-point range. In 36 minutes, Lillard's stat line came out to 42 points, 6 assists, 7 rebounds and 5 threes with 1 turnover.

The key in this game is the drive. The Blazers should win this game outright, since they have the firepower. I like the over here as well.

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BULLS +10

The Chicago Bulls will try to secure their first win of the season when the Charlotte Hornets arrive in the Windy City on Wednesday. It won’t come easy against a Hornet team reeling after getting thumped on the road by the Toronto Raptors. The Bulls lost on the road on Monday night, 109-115, to the Dallas Mavericks. The Bulls only allow 109 points per game, while the Hornets allow 106 points per game. The points and over is good here.

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KNICKS +8

New York Knicks have a 1-3 record so far this season and currently sit in the third to last place of the East. They have three consecutive losses and in their last game they lost on the road against the Bucks with a 113-124 score. They are led in scoring by Tim Hardaway Jr with 27 ppg, adding 3.2 boards and 2.8 dimes. He is followed by Enes Kanter with 19 ppg and a team high 12.2 boards per game, while Trey Burke adds 13.2 ppg and a team high 5.2 dimes per game.

In their four meetings last season, each team won twice at home with the Heat winning by an average of 12.5 points. Heat have a 0-1 home record this season, while the Knicks are 0-2 on the road. Knicks are better offensively, scoring 111.3 ppg to Heat’s 108.7, while the Heat are better defensively, allowing 109.7 ppg to Knicks’ 110.3. Knicks have better percentages both in field goals (43.19% to 41.34%) and in 3-pointers (34.4% to 31.37%). They are also better in turnovers committed (11.8 to 17.3), while the Heat are better both in boards grabbed (52 to 48) and in dimes made (20.7 to 20). Knicks have been one of the weakest squads in the East but they are a different team with superstars. The Knicks will put up more points! The Knicks can pull the upset here.

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NUGGETS -11.5

I am taking the Nuggets in this one. The Nuggets are off to a terrific 3-0 start and they should come away with a convincing win. Denver features a ton of scoring depth, and their rebounding and defense has been outstanding. They are limiting opponents to 41% shooting in three games, and they rank third in the NBA with an average of 52 rebounds per game. While Sacramento is enjoying a hot start offensively, they won’t keep up their current pace. They were the lowest scoring team in the NBA last season, and they will have a tough time against a Denver team playing stellar defense, plus the Kings defense has been awful through three games.

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PELICANS -6.5

LA is going to have a tough time keeping New Orleans’ offensive attack in check. The Pelicans are blistering the nets in the early going of the season as Mirotic has meshed well with Davis. New Orleans has found some quality role players to work with in their rotation. The Clippers could be without Bradley in this one, which could impact their defensive scheme. In the end, LA doesn’t have the weapons to contend with the Pelicans’ depth and skill players. Davis and Mirotic lead the way for a New Orleans victory.

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PACERS +2.5

The Pacers should pull the easy outright win here. The Timberwolves haven’t played well against the spread in recent games. They have lost their last five games and four of their last five games against teams with winning records. The Pacers have done better against the spread, winning their last four games against Western Conference opponents and five of their last six road games, giving them the advantage in this game

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HORNETS +9

The Hornets are in a good position in this particular game. The Bookmakers are wrong on this line, and I like the Hornets to pull the upset here. I will take the points. Syndicate is making a move in this game.

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CELTICS -11.5

This is a big move for the syndicate. The Bookmakers are off on this line, and the Magic are a mess. I have the Celtics by 14 points or more. The Celtics are 5-1 ATS at home.