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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
11-12-21	Northern Colorado -120 v. Hawaii		81-78	Win	100	16 h 23 m	Show
SUPER LATE 12 AM ET - NORTHERN COLORADO @ HAWAII MIDNIGHT MADNESS Northern Colorado defeated Pacific on Wednesday, and I like them to take down Hawaii as well here the following night. The Rainbow Warriors are coming off a blowout win against Hawaii-Hilo, but this will be a much tougher test. While the game takes place at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, the home court advantage for Hawaii is reduced as this is where the Bears played the Tigers yesterday as part of the Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic. Northern Colorado is returning 83.5% of its minutes from last season while Hawaii is returning only 45% and losing three key players. *8 play on Northern Colorado.**
11-12-21	Northern Colorado v. Hawaii OVER 136		81-78	Win	100	16 h 45 m	Show
NORTHERN COLORADO @ HAWAII TOTAL Northern Colorado defeated Pacific on Wednesday, and I like them to take down Hawaii as well here the following night. The Rainbow Warriors are coming off a blowout win against Hawaii-Hilo, but this will be a much tougher test. While the game takes place at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, the home court advantage for Hawaii is reduced as this is where the Bears played the Tigers yesterday as part of the Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic. Northern Colorado is returning 83.5% of its minutes from last season while Hawaii is returning only 45% and losing three key players. In addition to Northern Colorado winning and covering the spread, I also like the over as we might see some sloppy defense with both teams playing on no rest. *8 play on OVER**
11-11-21	Raptors +2 v. 76ers	Top	115-109	Win	100	13 h 1 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 RAPTORS @ SIXERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Raptors will play on no rest, but I think they'll snap back with a strong performance after taking a beating at Boston last night. They came into that game on two days rest, so one could argue that the Sixers are in a tougher scheduling spot as they'll be playing their third game in four nights. Additionally, Philly is shorthanded with several players sidelined, and I think the Raptors have a good chance of winning this one outright. 10* play on Toronto Raptors.**
11-11-21	IUPU-Indianapolis v. Evansville UNDER 135		40-60	Win	100	11 h 4 m	Show
IUPUI @ EVANSVILLE CBB TOTAL Neither IUPUI nor Evansville broke 50 points in their season opener, and I think it'll take a couple of games more for them to find their shooting. *8 play on UNDER.**
11-11-21	Air Force v. South Dakota UNDER 135.5		53-59	Win	100	5 h 0 m	Show
AIR FORCE @ SOUTH DAKOTA TOTAL Air Force is returning only 51.9% of its starting minutes from last season while South Dakota is returning 81.6% of its minutes. Air Force in particular is likely to need some time to find its rhythm when on the ball but I also think the Falcons can lock down on the defensive end. 8* play on UNDER.
11-10-21	Hornets +4.5 v. Grizzlies	Top	118-108	Win	100	16 h 40 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 HORNETS @ GRIZZLIES NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Charlotte Hornets have dropped five straight games SU and ATS, but I think thye're undervalued here as they wrap up a five-game road trip to the Western Conference. They showed good fight in an OT loss to the Lakers last time out, and the Grizzlies are in a potential flat spot after winning three of their last four SU and ATS. 10* play on Charlotte Hornets.**
11-10-21	Raptors +2.5 v. Celtics		88-104	Loss	-110	15 h 4 m	Show
RAPTORS @ CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Raptors are an undefeated 4-0 on the road this season. They won 115-83 here at TD Garden on October 22, and I think they'll do it again here less than a month later. I think we'll see a reaction from the Raptors after dropping back-to-back home games to Cleveland and Brooklyn. The Celtics had won back-to-back games prior to a 107-104 loss at Dallas on Saturday, but they're still struggling to find their rhythm and note that the Celtics are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite while the Raptors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. *8 play on Toronto Raptors.**
11-09-21	Blazers v. Clippers UNDER 221	Top	109-117	Loss	-110	15 h 22 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 BLAZERS @ CLIPPERS LATE NIGHT TOTAL - 10:05 PM ET START The Clippers and the Blazers clashed twice in October, which the teams recording one lopsided win each. What was true for both contests was that the teams barely combined for 200 points, and yet we're seeing a total in the 220s here for the third head-to-head of the season. While both teams have the potential to explode and put 120+ points on the board, I think this will be yet another low-scoring affair between two familiar foes. Under is 5-2 in Clippers' games with a total of 215 or higher this season. Under is 7-3 in Blazers' games with a total of 215 or higher this season. 10* play on UNDER.**
11-09-21	Belmont -3 v. Ohio		80-92	Loss	-115	11 h 13 m	Show
COLLEGE BASKETBALL OPENING NIGHT HARDWOOD HAMMER Belmont is returning pretty much all of their key players from last season when they went 26-4. Ohio picked up 17 wins in 25 games last season, but the Bobcats have lost their top overall player in Jason Preston. I don't see Ohio State keeping up with a Belmont team that averaged 81.3 points per game last year, the 13th best scoring average in the nation. *8 play on Belmont.**
11-08-21	Hawks +3.5 v. Warriors	Top	113-127	Loss	-105	17 h 9 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 HAWKS @ WARRIORS LATE-NIGHT SHOWDOWN The Golden State Warriors are off to a red hot 7-1 straight up and 5-3 against the spread start to the year, and they're coming into this contest riding a three-game winning streak SU and ATS. The Atlanta Hawks meanwhile have won only four of 10 games on the season, and they have dropped each of their last three SU and ATS. This looks like a good spot to back Atlanta to get a W though. The Warriors will be playing on no rest after blowing the doors of the Rockets in a 120-107 triumph Sunday night while Atlanta has had a day off since opening a four-game road trip out west with a loss at Phoenix on Saturday. I think the betting market has overreacted to recent results, the Hawks are not this bad and I think they'll be fired up for this one. 10* play on Atlanta Hawks.**
11-08-21	Heat -125 v. Nuggets		96-113	Loss	-125	12 h 37 m	Show
HEAT @ NUGGETS SIDE The Heat are 9-3 ATS as road favorites of fewer than four points dating back to the start of the last season and 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite overall. The Nuggets are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog, and they are going through a rough patch. I don't think they can keep this one close. *8 play on Miami Heat.**
11-05-21	Nets v. Pistons +10	Top	96-90	Win	100	18 h 46 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 NETS @ PISTONS TGIF NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Pistons took a home loss to Philadelphia last night. They failed to cover the spread, which sets up a favorable situation here against Brooklyn Friday night. Home teams that are underdogs of eight points or more and on a three-game losing streak against the spread are 25-15-1 (62.5%) ATS since the start of the 2016 season. Additionally, the Nets tend to play down to lesser competition, going only 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. 10* play on Detroit Pistons.**
11-04-21	76ers v. Pistons +6		109-98	Loss	-110	10 h 57 m	Show
SIXERS @ PISTONS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER The Pistons are a poor 2-5 ATS on the season, but I like their chances of even winning this one outright as they'll face a shorthanded Philly team that will be playing on no rest after defeating the Bulls last night. Ben Simmons has yet to take the floor for the Sixers this season, and it was announced on Wednesday that Tobias Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, they'll be without starting wing Danny Green (left hamstring tightness). I think Detroit is undervalued due to their poor start to the season while one must wonder how much gas is left in the tank for Philly after taking down the Bulls last night. *8 play on Detroit Pistons.**
11-03-21	Pelicans +5 v. Kings		99-112	Loss	-110	11 h 53 m	Show
PELICANS @ KINGS NBA BAILOUT PLAY The Pelicans will be playing on no rest after blowing a 20-point lead in a 112-100 loss at Phoenix last night. I still think they'll be able to regroup and have enough gas left in the tank to challenge the Kings in Sacramento on Wednesday. The Kings tend to do better against the spread as underdogs rather than favorites, and they will also be playing on no rest after battling the Jazz in Utah last night. *8 play on New Orleans Pelicans.**
11-03-21	Nuggets +1.5 v. Grizzlies	Top	106-108	Loss	-108	13 h 51 m	Show
NUGGETS @ GRIZZLIES NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Memphis Grizzlies are 4-3 SU and 5-2 ATS on the season, but I think the betting market got the spread for this game wrong. Sure, the Grizzlies defeated the Nuggets 106-97 here at FedExForum on Monday, but it's hard to beat this Nuggets team two games in a row, and they should be able to adjust and have a better plan for how to stop Ja Morant this time around. *10 play on Denver Nuggets.**
11-03-21	Bulls +3.5 v. 76ers		98-103	Loss	-110	10 h 4 m	Show
BULLS @ SIXERS SIDE The Bulls are off to a red hot 6-1 start, including wins at Toronto and Boston. The Sixers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and I think there's a chance they come out flat here in the final game of a four-game homestand. Joel Embiid is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday after being rested in Monday's 10-point triumph over Portland but they will be without Danny Green (hamstring) and Tobias Harris who is out due to health and safety protocols. *8 play on Chicago Bulls.**
11-03-21	Raptors +3.5 v. Wizards		109-100	Win	100	10 h 1 m	Show
RAPTORS @ WIZARDS SIDE The Raptors are an undefeated 3-0 on the road this season with wins at Boston, Indiana and New York. They are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog, and here they'll be looking to avenge an opening-night home loss to Washington on October 20. They're coming into this game riding a four-game winning streak and they have won four straight head-to-heads in Washington. *8 play on Toronto Raptors.**
11-03-21	Celtics -6.5 v. Magic		92-79	Win	100	8 h 32 m	Show
CELTICS @ MAGIC SIDE Great spot to back the Celtics to snap back from three straight losses SU and ATS. They've owned Orlando in recent years, winning six straight meetings straight up while covering the spread in five of those contests. The Magic are in a potential flat spot after putting an end to a four-game skid with a blowout win at Minnesota in their last game. Magic are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Magic are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. *8 play on Boston Celtics.**
11-02-21	Rockets v. Lakers UNDER 218		117-119	Loss	-110	15 h 59 m	Show
LATE NIGHT ROCKETS @ LAKERS NBA BAILOUT The total closed at 224.5 points when the Lakers and the Rockets clashed in LA just a couple of days ago. The teams ended up combining for only 180 points, and while the total for this game is significantly lower than for the lats game, I don't think the market has adjusted enough. The Rockets are 6-0 to the under on the season as they're playing surprisingly good defense while lacking talent on the offensive end. *8 play on UNDER.**
11-02-21	Kings v. Jazz UNDER 220		113-119	Loss	-103	13 h 28 m	Show
KINGS @ JAZZ TOTAL The Jazz are 5-1 SU and ATS on the season but I think they are asked to cover too many points in this matchup with the Kings Tuesday night. This is a potential flat spot for Utah who is coming off a 107-95 win at reigning NBA champions Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Sacramento on the other hand will be looking to snap back from a loss at Dallas. The Kings are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. In addition to Sacramento covering the spread, I also like the under. Under is 19-6-1 in Kings last 26 road games. Under is 9-1 in Kings last 10 games as a road underdog. Under is 4-0 in Jazz last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. *8 play on UNDER.**
11-02-21	Kings +9 v. Jazz	Top	113-119	Win	100	17 h 8 m	Show
TOP-RATED KINGS @ JAZZ NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Jazz are 5-1 SU and ATS on the season but I think they are asked to cover too many points in this matchup with the Kings Tuesday night. This is a potential flat spot for Utah who is coming off a 107-95 win at reigning NBA champions Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Sacramento on the other hand will be looking to snap back from a loss at Dallas. The Kings are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. *10 play on Sacramento Kings.**
11-01-21	Raptors v. Knicks UNDER 211		113-104	Loss	-106	16 h 30 m	Show
MONDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BU$TER TOTAL The Knicks have the second-best scoring average in the NBA at 117.0 points per game, but here they'll face a tough and slow team in Toronto. In fact, neither team is likely to drive up the tempo with the Raptors averaging only 93.4 possessions per game (19th) and the Knicks even fewer at 92.7 possessions per game (23rd). The Knicks have an offensive efficiency rating that is due to regress, and I expect to see this one stay under the total. *8 play on UNDER.**
10-31-21	Blazers v. Hornets +1.5	Top	113-125	Win	100	7 h 25 m	Show
BLAZERS @ HORNETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY Good spot to fade the Blazers who are coming off a massive revenge win over the Clippers after getting humiliated in LA earlier in the week. The Hornets on the other hand should come out with more motivation after taking a 15-point loss at Miami in their last game. Hornets are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. *10 play on Charlotte Hornets.**
10-30-21	Celtics v. Wizards UNDER 224.5	Top	112-115	Loss	-110	14 h 27 m	Show
CELTICS @ WIZARDS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY These two teams battled it out in Boston just a couple of days ago, a game the Wizards won 116-107. That game went under by the hook, and I think we'll see an even lower scoring affair here as the teams have had a chance to get familiar with each other. The Wizards have allowed 104, 107 and 111 points over their last three games and under is 7-2 in Wizards last 9 games as a home favorite. Additionally, under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings *10 play on UNDER.**
10-29-21	Kings v. Pelicans UNDER 220.5		113-109	Loss	-110	12 h 21 m	Show
KINGS @ PELS TOTAL The Kings are 3-1 to the under and the Pels 4-1 to the under. New Orleans is averaging only 100.8 points per game and it has the third-worst offensive efficiency rating with 98.6 points per 100 possessions. Under is 17-5 in Kings last 22 road games. Under is 16-5 in Pelicans last 21 games as an underdog. *8 play on UNDER.**
10-29-21	Hornets +5.5 v. Heat		99-114	Loss	-110	12 h 53 m	Show
HORNETS @ HEAT SIDE This will be a very interesting matchup between a Charlotte team that is averaging an NBA-best 121.2 points per game and the best defense in the league. Through their first four games of the season, the Heat have held opponents to 95.0 points per game, but they are allowing opponents plenty of three-point attempts and Charlotte has the players to take advantage. Heat are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. *8 play on Charlotte Hornets.**
10-29-21	Magic +8 v. Raptors		109-110	Win	100	11 h 24 m	Show
MAGIC @ RAPTORS SIDE The Magic are only 1-4 SU and ATS on the season, but I think they're getting way too many points to pass on at Toronto Friday night. The Raptors are coming off a 118-100 win over Indiana, but they have looked far from impressive through their first five games, and they are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 home games while the Magic are 18-7 ATS in their last 25 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. *8 play on Orlando Magic.**
10-28-21	Grizzlies v. Warriors -5		104-101	Loss	-115	23 h 1 m	Show
GRIZZLIES @ WARRIORS THURSDAY NIGHT BAILOUT Tough spot for the Grizzlies who battled the Blazers in Portland on Wednesday. Now they'll have to take on of the few undefeated teams in the NBA, and I don't see the Grizzlies being able to compete with the more rested Warriors. Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. *8 play on Golden State Warriors.**
10-27-21	Hawks -6 v. Pelicans	Top	102-99	Loss	-110	14 h 49 m	Show
HAWKS @ PELICANS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Hawks lost their only road game of the season so far (at Cleveland), but I think they match up well against this Pelicans team. New Orleans has the 26th worst offensive efficiency rating in the league while Atlanta has the fifth-best defensive efficiency score, allowing only 92.8 points per 100 possessions. The Pels are struggling without injured forward Zion Williamson, and without him, they do not have enough star power to compete with Trey Young and the rest of the Hawks. Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games. Hawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. Hawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Hawks are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in New Orleans. Hawks are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings. *10 play on Atlanta Hawks.**
10-27-21	Hornets -6 v. Magic		120-111	Win	100	13 h 15 m	Show
HORNETS @ MAGIC NBA BOOKIE BU$TER Charlotte has opened the season with a solid 3-1 SU and ATS record. They lost to Boston in OT last time out but this looks like a good spot to snap back against an Orlando team that has lost three of its first four games on the season. Magic are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog. Hornets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. Hornets are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings in Orlando. *8 play on Charlotte Hornets.**
10-26-21	Nuggets v. Jazz UNDER 219.5	Top	110-122	Loss	-110	17 h 15 m	Show
LATE-NIGHT NUGGETS @ JAZZ NBA TOP PLAY BAILOUT Both Utah (no. 2) and Denver (no. 8) rank top 10 for defensive efficiency and they are 23rd and 24th respectively for pace (the number of possessions a team uses per game). They are a combined 5-0 to the under on the season and Denver has the worst turnover ratio in the league. The Nuggets will be playing on no rest after taking a 99-87 home loss to Cleveland on Monday. I think they'll do everything they can to make this game as slow as possible. *10 play on UNDER.**
10-25-21	Bulls v. Raptors UNDER 212		111-108	Loss	-107	14 h 48 m	Show
BULLS @ RAPTORS NBA TOTAL BOOKIE BOMBER The Raptors are 3-0 to the under on the season. They are averaging only 97.7 points per game while hitting just 26.4% of their three-point attempts. Both teams rank in the top six for defensive efficiency and the Raptors rank 27th for pace with 101.2 possessions per game. Under is 12-2 in Bulls last 14 overall. Under is 6-0 in Bulls last 6 road games. Under is 8-2 in Raptors last 10 home games. *8 play on UNDER.**
10-25-21	Bulls -125 v. Raptors		111-108	Win	100	9 h 0 m	Show
BULLS @ RAPTORS SIDE The Raptors are 3-0 to the under on the season. They are averaging only 97.7 points per game while hitting just 26.4% of their three-point attempts. Both teams rank in the top six for defensive efficiency and the Raptors rank 27th for pace with 101.2 possessions per game. Under is 12-2 in Bulls last 14 overall. Under is 6-0 in Bulls last 6 road games. Under is 8-2 in Raptors last 10 home games. In addition the under, I also like the Bulls to keep their perfect SU and ATS records intact. They swept the three-game series against the Raptors last season and the Bulls are an even better team this year while Toronto has gotten weaker IMO. *8 play on Chicago Bulls.**
10-24-21	Celtics -4.5 v. Rockets		107-97	Win	100	16 h 28 m	Show
CELTICS @ ROCKETS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER Great spot to back the Celtics as a road favorite. They should come into this one with a chip on their shoulder as they're still looking for their first win of the season. The Celtics took a 115-83 loss as a 7-point home favorite against Toronto in their last game while the Rockets are coming off their first win of the season, a 124-91 triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rockets are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog. Celtics are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. *8 play on Boston Celtics.**
10-23-21	Grizzlies v. Clippers -3.5		120-114	Loss	-105	15 h 6 m	Show
LATE-NIGHT GRIZZLIES @ CLIPPERS NBA BAILOUT PLAY The Clippers opened the season with a 115-113 loss as an underdog at Golden State on Thursday. I think they'll pick up their first win of the season as a home favorite against Memphis on Saturday. Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite and 47-22 ATS in their last 69 games following a straight up loss. The Grizzlies opened the season with a 132-121 win as a favorite against Cleveland. They are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. *8 play on Los Angeles Clippers.**
10-23-21	Mavs -3.5 v. Raptors	Top	103-95	Win	100	12 h 8 m	Show
MAJOR WAGER ALERT - MIKE'S NBA GAME OF THE WEEK (SIDE) Tough spot for Toronto who will be playing on no rest after blowing the doors off the Celtis in Boston last night for their first win of the season. The Mavs are in a bounce-back spot after coming out completely flat in a 113-87 loss to Atlanta in their season opener. Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. *10 play on Dallas Mavericks.**
10-22-21	Jazz -5.5 v. Kings	Top	110-101	Win	100	24 h 40 m	Show
LATE NIGHT JAZZ @ KINGS NBA BASKET BRAWLER BAILOUT PLAY Both teams started the season with a win but in very different ways. The Jazz did not disappoint as they defeated Oklahoma City 107-86 as a 14-point favorite while Sacramento managed to win 124-121 as a 6.5-point underdog at Portland. The Jazz can clamp down on the defensive end in a way the Kings simply can not, and they have a much deeper team. The Jazz are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. They won all three of last season's matchups by an average of 29 points. *10 play on Utah Jazz.**
10-21-21	Mavs v. Hawks -138	Top	87-113	Win	100	10 h 39 m	Show
*MIKE'S MAVERICKS @ HAWKS 10 NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY Both teams return the same core as last season when Dallas won both meetings straight up while splitting ATS. I like the Hawks to be the team to open with a win though, and to cover the spread in the process. The Hawks are 12-3 ATS over the last 15 meetings though, including 6-2 ATS home in Atlanta where they're always difficult to beat. Hawks are 18-4 ATS in their last 22 games as a home favorite. Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. 10* play on Atlanta Hawks.**
10-20-21	Wizards v. Raptors -2.5		98-83	Loss	-104	13 h 28 m	Show
WIZARDS @ RAPTORS SIDE The Raptors have lost point guard Kyle Lowry to Miami, but Fred VanVleet should be ready to take on more responsibility. Other key players like OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam are still with the team and Goran Dragic and Precious Achiuwa, acquired from the Heat in the deal for Lowry, should have a positive impact. As for the Wizards, they're coming into the season with seven new players on the roster. I think it will take a couple of games for them to get the chemistry right. *8 play on Toronto Raptors.**
10-20-21	Bulls -5 v. Pistons		94-88	Win	100	13 h 60 m	Show
BULLS @ PISTONS SIDE The Bulls are coming into the season with a very exciting team. DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball have joined forces with Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, and I hold them as a much better team than Detroit. The Pistons could have the youngest starting lineup in the league this season, and I think they lack the experience to compete with Chicago here in their season opener. Bulls are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite. Pistons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog. *8 play on Chicago Bulls.**
10-20-21	Pacers v. Hornets -125		122-123	Win	100	13 h 57 m	Show
PACERS @ HORNETS SIDE The Hornets are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite, and I think they'll win and cover when hosting Indiana in their season opener on Wednesday. The Pacers are coming into the season banged up as both Caris LeVert (back), TJ Warren (foot injury) and Malcolm Brogdon (shoulder) are dealing with injuries. The Hornets are young and hungry, and they have serious talent in reigning NBA Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball. Pacers are 3-10 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Charlotte. *8 play on Charlotte Hornets.**
10-19-21	Nets +1.5 v. Bucks		104-127	Loss	-110	14 h 50 m	Show
NETS @ BUCKS NBA BUCKET BREAKER The Bucks are coming into the season as the reigning NBA champions, but I think they'll come up short here in the season opener. I would not be surprised to see Milwaukee suffering from a championship hangover in the early stages of the season, and the Nets will be looking for revenge after losing to the Bucks in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals last season. The Nets' players will have to watch the Bucks receive their championship rings and raise their title banner before the game, and I think they'll be the hungrier team. *8 play on Brooklyn Nets.**
07-20-21	Suns v. Bucks -5		98-105	Win	100	33 h 9 m	Show
SUNS @ BUCKS NBA FINALS GAME 6 BOOKIE BREAKER The Milwaukee Bucks are in prime position to take down the NBA Finals after stealing Game 5 in Phoenix. The home team won each of the first four games of the series in dominant fashion, and I like the Bucks to get it done in their own building. Suns PG and leader Chris Paul did not look healthy in the last game and Phoenix lost despite shooting 68% (13-of-19) from behind the arc. We know the Bucks are giving absolutely nothing for free on defese home at Fiserv Forum, and I expect their all-round play and their depth to be the main difference in this one. *8 play on Milwaukee Bucks.**
07-17-21	Bucks v. Suns -3.5	Top	123-119	Loss	-109	43 h 25 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 NBA FINALS GAME 5 BOOKIE BREAKER The Bucks have tied the series following two wins home at Milwaukee, but now they're back on the road where the Bucks have been a very different team all year. They did not stand much of a chance in either of the first two games here at Phoenix Suns Arena, and I expect history to repeat itself in Game 5. Bucks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog. Suns are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a home favorite. 10* play on Phoenix Suns.**
07-14-21	Suns v. Bucks -4		103-109	Win	100	22 h 43 m	Show
SUNS @ BUCKS NBA FINALS GAME 4 BOOKIE BREAKER The Milwaukee Bucks did not stand much of a chance in the first two games of the NBA Finals at Phoenix, but they bounced back with a dominant 120-100 home win in Game 3. While I do think Phoenix is the more talented team and the one to clinch the title eventually, winning in Milwaukee is not an easy task. The Bucks are 7-1 SU as home favorites in the playoffs and they have covered the spread in three straight games as home favorites. I like them to tie the series with another win SU and ATS on Wednesday. *8 play on Milwaukee Bucks.**
07-11-21	Suns v. Bucks -4	Top	100-120	Win	100	12 h 42 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 SUNS @ BUCKS GAME 3 BOOKIE BREAKER The Phoenix Suns have opened the NBA Finals with a couple of double-digit wins, but the oddsmakers are expecting a very different game as the series move to Milwaukee. The Bucks have gone from a 5-point dog on the road to a 4-point home favorite, and I agree as I do exepct to see a big reaction from the team in a 2-0 hole. Giannis Antetokounmpo has also had several days to recover from a hyperextended left knee, and I simply think the desperation from the home team will give them a result. 10* play on Milwaukee Bucks.**
07-08-21	Bucks v. Suns -5	Top	108-118	Win	100	42 h 46 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 BUCKS @ SUNS NBA FINALS GAME 2 BOOKIE BREAKER Game 1 of this series told us a lot. I thought the Bucks could hang around with the Suns, but that won't happen unless Giannis is fully healthy. He'll get some more time to rest up his knee for Game 2 of the series, but I think the Bucks will have to focus on defending their home court next up rather than winning this one. 10* play on Phoenix Suns.**
07-06-21	Bucks +6 v. Suns		105-118	Loss	-100	10 h 47 m	Show
BUCKS @ SUNS NBA FINALS GAME 1 BOOKIE BREAKER Favorites have dominated against the spread so far in the playoffs, but I like the dogs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Sure, the Bucks will most likely be without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee) here in the opener, but this is a team with good depth and plenty of scoring options. Additionally, we can note that Phoenix is 2-3 ATS in its last five games while the Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last five. *8 play on Milwaukee Bucks.**
07-01-21	Hawks v. Bucks -129	Top	112-123	Win	100	11 h 52 m	Show
EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS GAME OF THE YEAR (SIDE) The Atlanta Hawks rallied the troops to beat Milwaukee and tie the series at 2-2 on Tuesday. Very impressive considering as they closed as an 8.5-point dog and did it despite playing without team leader Trae Young who is listed as questionable for this game. Now the Bucks will try to take back momentum, maybe without Giannis Antetokounmpo who is listed as doubtful after hyperextending a knee in the third quarter of Game 4. So we have a Hawks team off a huge 110-88 win which surely must have taken its toll both physically and emotionally. Now they can breath a bit instead of facing an elimination game. The Bucks on the other hand must be extremely disappointed with their last outing. Classic zig-zac situation as I expect to see a big reaction from the home team following a really poor showing. Fear the deer, with our without Giannis on the court. *10 play on Milwaukee Bucks.**
06-30-21	Suns v. Clippers UNDER 215		130-103	Loss	-110	18 h 38 m	Show
SUNS @ CLIPPERS TOTAL The Los Angeles Clippers survived an elimination game a couple of days ago when they came up with a huge 116-102 road victory in Phoenix. They still find themselves in a 3-2 hole, and I don't think the Clippers will escape elimination this time around despite homecourt advantage here in Game 6. The Suns found themselves in an early hole last time out, but I don't see coach Monty Williams allowing that to happen again. "The desperation has to be there. That's the deal," Williams said. "Just because you have a lead in the series doesn't mean you can show up and they're going to give it to you. We have to understand that, and I think we do now. We will be better when we show up the next time we play." The Clippers sure looked like a team playing for its postseason life last time out, but can they bring the same intensity two games a row? The Suns responded with a lockdown defense performance in Game 4 after losing Game 3, and I expect them to bounce back with a big outing again. In addition to Phoenix closing out the series, I also like the under as I think they'll make it a lot harder for their opponent to get open looks in this one. *8 play on UNDER.**
06-30-21	Suns -102 v. Clippers	Top	130-103	Win	100	18 h 39 m	Show
SUNS @ CLIPPERS GAME 6 NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Los Angeles Clippers survived an elimination game a couple of days ago when they came up with a huge 116-102 road victory in Phoenix. They still find themselves in a 3-2 hole, and I don't think the Clippers will escape elimination this time around despite homecourt advantage here in Game 6. The Suns found themselves in an early hole last time out, but I don't see coach Monty Williams allowing that to happen again. "The desperation has to be there. That's the deal," Williams said. "Just because you have a lead in the series doesn't mean you can show up and they're going to give it to you. We have to understand that, and I think we do now. We will be better when we show up the next time we play." The Clippers sure looked like a team playing for its postseason life last time out, but can they bring the same intensity two games a row? The Suns responded with a lockdown defense performance in Game 4 after losing Game 3, and I expect them to bounce back with a big outing again. *10 play on Phoenix Suns.**
06-29-21	Bucks v. Hawks UNDER 219		88-110	Win	100	10 h 60 m	Show
BUCKS @ HAWKS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The opener of the Eastern Conference Finals saw a total of 229 points scored, but hte last two games have been much lower scoring. Now the Hawks might have to do without star guard Trae Young who is listed as questionable for the crucial contest after injuring his right foot Sunday in Game 3. Young will almost certainly be limited (if he even takes the floor), which will hurt the Hawks production badly. I expect defense to rule this game, and I'm very happy to back the under at this number. *8 play on UNDER.**
06-28-21	Clippers v. Suns UNDER 214.5	Top	116-102	Loss	-110	12 h 31 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 NBA BOOKIE BREAKER \| CLIPPERS @ SUNS BEST BET Game 4 of this series was a defensive struggle finishing with an 84-80 win on the road for the Phoenix Suns. They'll now be looking to close out the series in their own building, and while I sure like Phoenix to win, I would not be surprised if we see this one come down to the last bucket. The spread is really close IMO, but the total looks a bit inflated despite sitting almost eight points lower since the last game here at Suns Arena. These two teams are locked in defensively, and buckets are coming at a premium at every possession. We have seen three straight unders since a 120-114 Phoenix win in the opener, and none of the last three games went over this number. 10* play on UNDER.**
06-27-21	Bucks v. Hawks UNDER 224.5	Top	113-102	Win	100	19 h 29 m	Show
GAME OF THE YEAR ALERT \| EASTERN CONF PLAYOFFS TOTAL MAJOR WAGER We won with the Hawks in Game 1 but lost with them in Game 2 in what turned out to be a blowout win for the Bucks. In hindsight, a bad bet on Atlanta as it was an obvious bounce-back spot for the Bucks, who no doubt are the more skilled team. I don't see value on the spread posted for Game 3, but I think the bookmakers got the total all wrong. The two teams combined for 229 points in the opener, but we saw only 216 points in the next game, and I think we'll see lower and lower scoring games as the teams get more familiar with each other and the intensity on the defensive end ramps up. The Bucks are 8-5 to the under in the playoffs. The Hawks are 10-3-1 to the under in the playoffs. *10 play on UNDER.**
06-26-21	Suns v. Clippers +104		84-80	Loss	-100	19 h 5 m	Show
SUNS @ CLIPPERS GAME 4 NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Phoenix Suns came out completely flat in a 106-92 loss to the LA Clippers in Game 3. Phoenix star Devin Booker was held to 15 points as he was adjusting to playing with a plastic face guard after sustaining a broken nose in Game 2, and I think Booker will be in for another tough game. While I like Phoenix to win the series eventually, I do like the Clippers to take Game 4 and tie the score. *8 play on Los Angeles Clippers.**
06-26-21	Suns v. Clippers UNDER 218.5		84-80	Win	100	11 h 53 m	Show
3-PACK The Phoenix Suns came out completely flat in a 106-92 loss to the LA Clippers in Game 3. Phoenix star Devin Booker was held to 15 points as he was adjusting to playing with a plastic face guard after sustaining a broken nose in Game 2, and I think Booker will be in for another tough game. While I like Phoenix to win the series eventually, I do like the Clippers to take Game 4 and tie the score. In addition the the Clippers winning the game, I also like the under as I see Suns' banged up stars struggling with their shooting. *8 play on UNDER.**
06-25-21	Hawks +8 v. Bucks	Top	91-125	Loss	-103	21 h 36 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 HAWKS @ BUCKS GAME 2 BOOKIE BREAKER This was my write-up for picking the Hawks in Game 1: "I must admit that I was quite surprised to see the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in a playoff series, but now they have my attention. Could the Hawks be this season's Cinderella team, like Miami was in 2020? I really don't think the Milwaukee Bucks would be here if not for the Nets getting depleted by injuries, and the Bucks still needed seven games to get past them. Bucks are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, and this is way too many points to spot an underrated Atlanta team that has shown a tremendous never-say-die attitude." After Atlanta's outrigh win in the opener, are we now supposed to fear the deer and back the Bucks in a blowout? Yes and no IMO. While a desperate Milwaukee team should win this one straigth up, this is still way too many to give Atlanta. 10* play on Atlanta Hawks.**
06-24-21	Suns -115 v. Clippers	Top	92-106	Loss	-115	22 h 7 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 SUNS @ CLIPPERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Phoenix Suns stole Game 2 of this series with a final second bucket. How deflating must that loss have been for the Clippers? Sure, they'll be in their own building on Thursday, but note that the Suns are still the favorite according to the bookmakers. Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games and 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite. We can also note that Chri Paul traveled with the Suns to LA, and he's considered a probable participant. The Clippers meanwhile will once again have to do without their top player, Kawhi Leonard. 10* play on Phoenix Suns.**
06-23-21	Hawks +8 v. Bucks		116-113	Win	100	12 h 8 m	Show
HAWKS @ BUCKS ECF GAME 1 BOOKIE BREAKER I must admit that I was quite surprised to see the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in a playoff-series, but now they have my attention. Could the Hawks be this season's Cinderella team, like Miami was in 2020? I really don't think the Milwaukee Bucks would be here if not for the Nets getting depleted by injuries, and the Bucks still needed seven games to get past them. Bucks are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, and this is way too many points to spot an underrated Atlanta team that has shown a tremendous never-say-die attitude. *8 play on Atlanta Hawks.**
06-19-21	Bucks v. Nets UNDER 215		115-111	Loss	-108	19 h 4 m	Show
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Do or die Game 7 in Brooklyn with the Nets and the Bucks tied at three apiece. The home team has won each game so far and that's a trend I like to continue. The Bucks won Game 6 in what was a lackluster outing from Brooklyn, perhaps not all that surprising following their effort in the game prior. "We didn't look like we had a ton of energy all night," Nets coach Steve Nash said. "I think we wanted it; we just couldn't find it. And when you can't find that rhythm, it makes it even harder, and so it's kind of chicken-and-the-egg. Is the rhythm because you don't have the energy, or is it compounded because you don't have a rhythm?" Now at home in front of the hometown crowd at Barclays Center, expect the Nets to get it done and move on to the Eastern Conference Finals. Bucks are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. Nets are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a home favorite. Bucks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Brooklyn. I also like the under as this series really have turned into much more of a defensive struggle than the bookmakers have anticipated. *8 play on UNDER.**
06-19-21	Bucks v. Nets -110	Top	115-111	Loss	-110	19 h 25 m	Show
NBA EAST GAME OF THE WEEK - BUCKS @ NETS GAME 7 BEST BET Do or die Game 7 in Brooklyn with the Nets and the Bucks tied at three apiece. The home team has won each game so far and that's a trend I like to continue. The Bucks won Game 6 in what was a lackluster outing from Brooklyn, perhaps not all that surprising following their effort in the game prior. "We didn't look like we had a ton of energy all night," Nets coach Steve Nash said. "I think we wanted it; we just couldn't find it. And when you can't find that rhythm, it makes it even harder, and so it's kind of chicken-and-the-egg. Is the rhythm because you don't have the energy, or is it compounded because you don't have a rhythm?" Now at home in front of the hometown crowd at Barclays Center, expect the Nets to get it done and move on to the Eastern Conference Finals. Bucks are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. Nets are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a home favorite. Bucks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Brooklyn. *10 play on Brooklyn Nets.**
06-17-21	Nets +5.5 v. Bucks	Top	89-104	Loss	-102	15 h 21 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 NETS @ BUCKS GAME 6 NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Brooklyn Nets closed last game as a 1.5-point underdog, but managed to steal the win despite getting only five points from James Harden in 45 minutes in his first game back from injury. Kevin Durant carried the team with 49 points, 10 assists and 17 boards in 48 minutes, and I think he'll get more help from Harden in this one. The Bucks are a tough opponent, but note that they're only 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite and the Nets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. I'm well happy to take the points on with Brooklyn here in Game 6, and I would also recommend sprinkling a little something on the moneyline. 10* play on Brooklyn Nets.**
06-16-21	Clippers v. Jazz -2.5	Top	119-111	Loss	-112	13 h 53 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 CLIPPERS @ JAZZ NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The LA Clippers tied the series with a couple of wins at home, but they've yet to win at Utah. Clippers' star Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss Game 5 against the Jazz tonight with a knee injury suffered in game 4. I expect to see an extremely fired up Utah team here after a couple of blowout losses on the road. 10* play on Utah Jazz.**
06-14-21	76ers -3 v. Hawks	Top	100-103	Loss	-114	15 h 11 m	Show
SIXERS @ HAWKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Philadelphia 76ers dropped the opener of this second-round series against the Hawks, but they've bounced back with a pair of convincing triumphs, including a 127-111 win here at State Farm Arena on Friday. The 76ers are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a road favorite, and I doubt homecourt will be of much help for Atlanta in this one. Philadelphia star Joel Embiid is listed as questionable, but that's been the case for pretty much every game and there's no way they sit him for this one. "I'm OK," Embiid said. "I'm standing up, I'm walking. I finished the game. I'm going to keep getting back up. I'm going to keep fighting. That's been me since I started playing basketball, so I'm going to keep fighting. That's been my motto. Whatever happens, get back up and keep it going." The Hawks caught the Sixers off guard in Game 1, but that's not happening again. With Brooklyn and Milwaukee mired in what's guaranteed to be at least a six-game series, I expect the Sixers to want to close this one out ASAP to give themselves as big of a rest advantage as possible for the Eastern Conference Finals. *10 play on Philadelphia 76ers.**
06-13-21	Suns -3 v. Nuggets	Top	125-118	Win	100	20 h 48 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 SUNS @ NUGGETS GAME 4 NBA BOOKIE BREAKER Each of the first three games of this series has ended with lopsided scores favoring Phoenix. I like the Suns to close out the series ASAP in order to give themselves maximum time to rest and heal up for a Western Conference Finals series against either the Clippers or the Jazz. Without Jamal Murray, the Nuggets' backcourt is at a significant disadvantage to the Suns' backcourt duo of Paul and Devin Booker. Nuggets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog. Suns are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. 10* play on Phoenix Suns.**
06-13-21	Nets -123 v. Bucks		96-107	Loss	-123	11 h 43 m	Show
NETS @ BUCKS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER The Milwaukee Bucks took Game 3 of this series and will now look to tie it up at two apiece before heading back to Brooklyn for Game 5. The last game really could've gone either way despite the home team holding a 30-11 lead after the opening quarter, and I still hold the Nets as the much better team. The fact that the bookmakers have made the Nets the favorites for this one despite losing Game 3 as a 3.5-point underdog suggest that I'm right. The Nets are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite while the Bucks are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog. I expect the Nets to run away with this one to set up an opportunity to finish the series at home on Tuesday. *8 play on Brooklyn Nets.**
06-12-21	Jazz +4.5 v. Clippers		106-132	Loss	-108	15 h 9 m	Show
JAZZ @ CLIPPERS GAME 3 NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Utah Jazz have won six straight games since losing the opener of their first-round series against Memphis. The Jazz won the first two games of this series by three and six points, and I fully expect them to keep it close here as the series move to LA. I think the Jazz have a great chance of winning this one outright, but taking the points is excellent insurance if the outright upset falls short. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. Jazz are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as an underdog. Jazz are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Los Angeles. Jazz are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. *8 play on Utah Jazz.**
06-11-21	76ers -118 v. Hawks	Top	127-111	Win	100	20 h 28 m	Show
NBA EAST GAME OF THE WEEK \| SIXERS @ HAWKS MAJOR WAGER The Atlanta Hawks won the opener of this Eastern Conference semifinal series, but the Sixers roared back with a comfortable wire-to-wire 118-102 win in Game 2. I like Philly to take back homecourt advantage right away here when the series moves to Atlanta. The Hawks caught the 76ers off guard in Game 1, but I don't see it happening again. The 76ers have are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games as a road favorite and they've covered the spread with ease in three of the last four meetings with the Hawks. *10 play on Philadelphia 76ers.**
06-10-21	Clippers v. Jazz -3	Top	111-117	Win	100	11 h 53 m	Show
NBA WEST GAME OF THE WEEK \| CLIPPERS @ JAZZ GAME 2 MAJOR WAGER The Utah Jazz won the opener of this second-round playoffs series by three points, the exact point-spread the books are hanging for Game 2. The Jazz managed to get the win despite a slow start and not playing all the well overall, and their bench contributed with only 23 points, of which Jordan Clarkson had 18. I expect a much faster start and better performance from the Jazz tonight as they look to consolidate their homecourt advantage before the series move to LA. Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. *10 play on Utah Jazz.**
06-09-21	Nuggets v. Suns -5.5		98-123	Win	102	11 h 48 m	Show
NUGGETS @ SUNS GAME 2 NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Phoenix Suns looked like they were in trouble in the opener of this series, but they showed resilience, battled back, and finished a 122-105 winner. The loss must be demoralizing for the shorthanded Nuggets who must've felt they could've stolen homecourt advantage. I think the Nuggets will struggle to muster up the energy needed to give the Suns a go here in Game 2, especially with Michael Porter Jr. probable and Will Barton questionable. Nuggets are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite. *8 play on Phoenix Suns.**
06-08-21	Clippers v. Jazz -4		109-112	Loss	-106	12 h 6 m	Show
LATE NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER \| CLIPPERS @ JAZZ The Utah Jazz won and covered the spread in two of three regular-season meetings with the Clippers. The Jazz dropped Game 1 of their first-round series against Memphis, but they were dominant in the next four games to complete a gentleman's sweep, and I think they learned their lesson and have too much respect for the Clippers to come out flat in the opener of this series. The Clippers are coming off a tough seven-game series against the Mavs, and this is a big step up in competition. *8 play on Utah Jazz.**
06-08-21	Hawks v. 76ers -5	Top	102-118	Win	100	14 h 48 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 HAWKS @ SIXERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Atlanta Hawks came flying out of the gate in Game 1. The final result of 128-124 for the Hawks is misleading as they held a double-digit lead for most of the game, but the fact that Philly came back and made it as close as they did is a sign of things to come IMO. I fully expect the Sixers to be on their toes from the get-go in this one and put a real beating on the Hawks to to tie the score. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 76ers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss. 76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. 10* play on Philadelphia 76ers.**
06-07-21	Nuggets v. Suns -4.5	Top	105-122	Win	100	16 h 7 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 NUGGETS @ SUNS GAME 1 NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Phoenix Suns closed out their first-round series against the reigning NBA champs LA Lakers with a dominant performance in a game they led from start to finish. Now they'll take on a Denver team that has had some time to heal up from a tough six-game series against the Blazers, but I don't think the Nuggets can match the intensity of the home team here in the opener of this series. Note that the Nuggets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest while the Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 playoff games as a favorite. Denver won the last two regular season meetings here at Suns Arena, but those games took place back in January. and the Suns are playing at a different level now. 10* play on Phoenix Suns.**
06-06-21	Mavs v. Clippers UNDER 210.5		111-126	Loss	-110	14 h 23 m	Show
MAVS @ CLIPPERS GAME 7 NBA BOOKIE BU$TER Four of the first six games of this series and each of the last three have gone under the total. To think that we'll see a high-scoring affair here in this crucial Game 7 matchup is just not realistic IMO. Under is 22-5 in Mavericks last 27 games as an underdog. Under is 6-1-1 in Clippers last 8 games as a home favorite. Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. *8 play on UNDER.**
06-06-21	Hawks v. 76ers UNDER 220.5		128-124	Loss	-108	12 h 52 m	Show
NBA 3-PACK The Atlanta Hawks are coming off an impressive first-round series against the Knicks, but they'll face a much tougher test here in the second round. Sure, injured Joel Embiid will be a huge miss for the Sixers, but they have good depth and other players that can step up. I have Philadelphia as the better team on both ends of the floor even without Embiid. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite. Hawks are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia. Under is 7-1 in Hawks last 8 overall, and I expect the Sixers to shut them down effectively. *8 play on UNDER.**
06-06-21	Hawks v. 76ers -2.5	Top	128-124	Loss	-109	14 h 37 m	Show
NBA GAME OF THE WEEK \| HAWKS @ 76ERS GAME 1 BEST BET The Atlanta Hawks are coming off an impressive first-round series against the Knicks, but they'll face a much tougher test here in the second round. Sure, injured Joel Embiid will be a huge miss for the Sixers, but they have good depth and other players that can step up. I have Philadelphia as the better team on both ends of the floor even without Embiid. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite. Hawks are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia. *10 play on Philadelphia 76ers.**
06-05-21	Bucks v. Nets -3.5	Top	107-115	Win	100	17 h 49 m	Show
NBA GAME OF THE WEEK \| BUCKS @ NETS EASTERN CONF BEST BET We have only one NBA game tipping off on Saturday, but what a game it is with the Milwaukee Bucks visiting the Brooklyn Nets for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semi-finals series. The Bucks are undefeated in the playoffs following a four-game sweep of last year's NBA finalists Miami, but this was a very different Heat team. Note that the Bucks are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog while the Nets are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite and 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. Sure, the Nets dropped a game against Boston in their first-round series, but they dominated the other four. While Milwaukee won two of three regular season meetings, note that one member of Brooklyn's star trio (Durant, Harden and Irving) sat out in those games. Now they're all fit, and I don't see the Bucks keeping up with the scoring. *10 play on Brooklyn Nets.**
06-04-21	Clippers -2 v. Mavs		104-97	Win	100	20 h 25 m	Show
CLIPPERS @ MAVS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER \| TGIF EDITION Do or die for the Los Angeles Clippers as a loss here would see them eliminated from the playoffs. The home team has yet to win a game in this series, and that's a trend I like to continue. Note that the Clippers are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Dallas. The Clippers need to find a way to contain Luka Doncic, and their role players have to step it up and start contributing. They have more talent than the Mavs, and that should show in this crucial contest. *8 play on Los Angeles Clippers.**
06-03-21	Nuggets v. Blazers -5	Top	126-115	Loss	-103	14 h 49 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 NUGGETS @ BLAZERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Denver Nuggets are in pull position as they have a chance to close out the series and advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs. I don't think the Portland Trail Blazers are ready to give up just yet though. The Blazers showed amazing grit last time out as they battled back from an early 22-point hole, and the game needed not only one but two overtime periods to decide a winner. The Nuggets eventually came though as a home favorite, but note that they're 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. Trail Blazers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. I fully expect the do-or-die Blazers to take this one and force a Game 7. 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers.**
06-02-21	Mavs v. Clippers -7	Top	105-100	Loss	-108	13 h 7 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 MAVS @ CLIPPERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Either team has yet to win a home game in this series, with the Dallas Mavericks taking two here at Staples Center followed by the Los Angeles Clippers recording back-to-back blowout wins at Dallas. Perhaps the Clippers underestimated Dallas in the first two games, but they've clicked into gear since and I highly doubt they'll take the Mavs lightly again. Additionally, note that Mavs' superstar Luka Doncic was clearly laboring through a neck strain in the Game 4 loss, and he's unlikely to be at full strength on this short turnaround. I don't see the Mavs standing much of a chance in this one. Clippers by double-digits. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers.**
06-01-21	Blazers +1.5 v. Nuggets	Top	140-147	Loss	-100	15 h 55 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 BLAZERS @ NUGGETS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets are heading into Game 5 tied at two wins apiece, effectively turning this into a best-of-three series. The winner of tonight's game will have a huge advantage, and I think that team will be the Blazers. The Blazers came through with a 115-95 win last time out (despite Dame Lillard scoring only 10 points), and they've already proven they can win at Denver after taking the opener of this first-round series. I like them to steal another game on the road on Tuesday The Nuggets lack an answer to the Blazers backcourt, and the Nuggets don't pose much a danger if Jusuf Nurkic can keep Denver big man Nikola Jokic quiet. Trail Blazers are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Trail Blazers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers.**
05-31-21	Jazz -5 v. Grizzlies	Top	120-113	Win	100	16 h 10 m	Show
GAME OF THE MONTH \| JAZZ @ GRIZZLIES NBA WEST BEST BET The Utah Jazz have bounced back with a couple of impressive outings since losing the opener of this first-round series in the NBA playoffs. They're clearly the better team and just have to bring the right focus, which I don't think will be an issue here as they look to set up a chance to move on to the next round home at Vivint Arena on Wednesday. Sure, the Grizzlies will be fighting tooth and nail, but the talent gap is too wide to overcome and there's no way the Jazz will underestimate this Memphis team again after dropping Game 1. *10 play on Utah Jazz.**
05-30-21	Nets -7 v. Celtics	Top	141-126	Win	100	16 h 20 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Brooklyn Nets had won seven consecutive games straight up and against the spread prior to a 125-119 loss to Boston on Friday. They holding a 2-1 lead in the series, and I expect a big outing from the Nets to set up a chance to clinch the series at home next up. Celtics' superstar Jayson Tatum carried the team with a 50 point outing after managing just 31 points in the first two games combined. Well, I think he's in for a tough game here. Nets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite. Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Celtics are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Nets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. 10* play on Brooklyn Nets.**
05-30-21	Knicks v. Hawks -5		96-113	Win	100	1 h 29 m	Show
EARLY KNICKS @ HAWKS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Atlanta Hawks took a 2-1 lead in the series with a 105-94 win last time out. Hawks are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games as a home favorite and 16-6 ATS in their last 22 games as a favorite overall. This is not a spot to zig-zag. I fully expect the Hawks to take care of business and take a 3-1 lead in the series, setting up a chance to clinch the series next game. *8 play on Atlanta Hawks.**
05-29-21	Nuggets v. Blazers -4		95-115	Win	100	12 h 22 m	Show
NUGGETS @ BLAZERS SIDE The Portland Trail Blazers stole the opener of this best-of-seven first-round playoffs series at Denver, but the Nuggets have bounced back and won two in a row. The Blazers now need to win to avoid an elimination game in Mile High next, and I expect them to have better intensity in their game than the last two matchups. Denver shot a red-hot 53% (20-of-38) from three-point range last time out while the Blazers were only 14-of-45 (31%). We should see better shooting from the home team in this one, and I like Blazers in a high-scoring affair. Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Portland. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. *8 play on Portland Trail Blazers.**
05-29-21	Nuggets v. Blazers OVER 226.5		95-115	Loss	-110	12 h 21 m	Show
NUGGETS @ BLAZERS TOTAL The Portland Trail Blazers stole the opener of this best-of-seven first-round playoffs series at Denver, but the Nuggets have bounced back and won two in a row. The Blazers now need to win to avoid an elimination game in Mile High next, and I expect them to have better intensity in their game than the last two matchups. Denver shot a red-hot 53% (20-of-38) from three-point range last time out while the Blazers were only 14-of-45 (31%). We should see better shooting from the home team in this one, and I like Blazers in a high-scoring affair. Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Portland. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. *8 play on OVER.**
05-29-21	Bucks -4.5 v. Heat	Top	120-103	Win	100	12 h 13 m	Show
GAME OF THE MONTH \| BUCKS @ HEAT NBA EAST BEST BET The Milwaukee Bucks will be looking to complete the sweep of this first-round playoff series on Saturday. The Miami Heat gave the Bucks a scare in Game 1, but the last two have ended in blowout wins for the Bucks and I think that's what will happen once again in this game. The Heat are struggling to create easy looks and to knock down shots when they do. And they know it. "Our rhythm is off," Heat guard Goran Dragic said. "It's way off. We lose our confidence." The Bucks are the better and hotter team, and I don't see them taking the foot off the gas, especially as they were eliminated by the Heat last year. *10 play on the Milwaukee Bucks.**
05-28-21	Clippers -2 v. Mavs	Top	118-108	Win	100	15 h 6 m	Show
CLIPPERS @ MAVS FRIDAY NIGHT NBA BEST BET We should see a big reaction from the Los Angeles Clippers who have their backs against the wall after dropping the first two games of the series home at Staples Center. The Clippers are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Dallas and surely they've not given up on the hopes of turning this series around. The Mavs have played well, but a sweep is unlikely and this is a game the Clippers really, really need. *10 play on Los Angeles Clippers.**
05-28-21	Knicks v. Hawks -4		94-105	Win	100	11 h 50 m	Show
KNICKS @ HAWKS GAME 3 NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks have split a couple of games in the Garden. The series now moves to State Farm Arena and I expect the home team to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The Hawks are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite, and the atmosphere should be hostile for the Knickerbockers after how their fans have treated Trae Young and the rest of the Hawks. "I hope Atlanta's ready to bring that energy," the Hawks' Trae Young said. "I hope it's loud. I hope everybody's excited to have the playoffs back in the A. I'm ready to play back inside that arena and in front of those fans. So, it's going to be fun." *8 play on Atlanta Hawks.**
05-27-21	Nuggets v. Blazers -3.5	Top	120-115	Loss	-114	17 h 45 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 NBA PLAY OF THE DAY ~ NUGGETS @ BLAZERS The Portland Trail Blazers stole homecourt advantage by winning Game 1 of this series at Mile High. The desperate Nuggets were the better team in Game 2, but I expect a strong effort from the Blazers here in their first home game of the playoffs. Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Trail Blazers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite. Trail Blazers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings. 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers.**
05-26-21	Hawks v. Knicks -123	Top	92-101	Win	100	14 h 39 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 HAWKS @ KNICKS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY This is pretty much a "must-win" spot for the New York Knicks after losing the first game of the series. Leaving the Garden in a 2-0 hole would be disastrous, and I expect to see a hungry Knicks team tie the series. Note that despite a 107-105 win a couple of nights ago, the Hawks are still only 1-6-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings. 10* play on New York Knicks.**
05-25-21	Mavs v. Clippers -6.5	Top	127-121	Loss	-103	19 h 48 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 MAVS @ CLIPPERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Dallas Mavericks delivered a 10-point upset in Game 1 of this first-round series, but I don't see the Clippers dropping two in a row at home. The Clippers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home and the Mavs are despite the win last time out still only 5-11 ATS in their last 16 playoff games as an underdog. The Mavs have at least temporarily stolen homecourt advantage. With that in mind, I expect the Clippers to be the much hungrier team and dominate this game. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers.**
05-25-21	Lakers -118 v. Suns		109-102	Win	100	15 h 55 m	Show
LAKERS @ SUNS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Phoenix Suns opened this series with a 99-90 win a a 2.5-point favorite. The line has switched with the LA Lakers a favorite for Game 2, and I trust the bookmakers know what they're doing. The Lakers came out flat on offense as both LeBron James and Anthony Davis had a terrible game shooting-wise. Still, the reigning champions know how to bounce back, and I expect them to step it up and claim this one to tie the series. *8 play on Los Angeles Lakers.**
05-24-21	Heat +5 v. Bucks	Top	98-132	Loss	-115	14 h 49 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 HEAT @ BUCKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Miami Heat gave the Bucks a scare in Game of this first-round playoff series, forcing overtime to eventually lose to a buzzer-beater from Khris Middleton. The Heat are matching up well with Milwaukee. They knocked out the Bucks on their way to the NBA finals last year and have covered the spread in four of the last five meetings at Fiserv Forum. 10* play on Miami Heat.**
05-23-21	Hawks +1.5 v. Knicks	Top	107-105	Win	100	17 h 18 m	Show
NBA GAME OF THE WEEK ~ HAWKS @ KNICKS TOP PLAY The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs for the first time in several years. They've had an impressive year, but this looks like a tough first-round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks who are entering the playoffs as winners of seven of their last eight games. The Knickerbockers are one of the best defensive sides in the league, but it will be tough to slow down a Hawks team that has nine players averaging in double figures. Knicks are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 playoff games as a favorite and I expect the Hawks to steal this one outright. *10 play on Atlanta Hawks.**
05-23-21	Lakers +3 v. Suns		90-99	Loss	-109	11 h 39 m	Show
LAKERS @ SUNS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Los Angeles Lakers looked unimpressive in their play-in game win over the Warriors, but I think they'll step it up a notch here against the no. 2 seed in the West. The Lakers have been dealing with injuries on their star players, but that also means that they've suffered less fatigue. The Suns notched the second-best regular-season record in the league, but we have yet to see this team in a playoff setting. Take the experienced Lakers to cover the number as an underdog here in the series-opener. *8 play on Los Angeles Lakers.**
05-22-21	Blazers +102 v. Nuggets		123-109	Win	102	17 h 35 m	Show
BLAZERS @ NUGGET LATE NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BU$TER \| 10:35 PM ET START To the Denver Nuggets' credit, they have never stopped fighting despite losing Jamal Murray to a season-ending injury. This however looks like a tough, tough spot against a fully healthy Blazers team that is rolling into the playoffs as winners of six of its last seven games. *8 play on Portland Trail Blazers.**
05-22-21	Celtics v. Nets -7.5		93-104	Win	100	14 h 3 m	Show
NBA 3-PACK - NETS The Boston Celtics came through with a big effort to defeat Washington in the play-in round. This will be a much, much tougher game against a Brooklyn team that had to do without each of its big names at various stages of the season, but heads into the playoffs at pretty much full strength. The Celtics on the other hand have Jaylen Brown out for the rest of the season, and without him, I don't see the Celtics keeping pace with the Nets, especially not here in Game 1. 8* play on Brooklyn Nets.
05-22-21	Mavs v. Clippers -5	Top	113-103	Loss	-114	15 h 50 m	Show
*TOP-RATED 10 MAVS @ CLIPPERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks will visit the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers in their Western Conference playoff opener on Saturday. The no. 4 seed vs. no. 5 seed might look like it should be a cloae matchup, but I think the Clippers will run away with this game. The Clipppers are healthy, well-rested (20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 3 or more days rest) and took out Dallas in the first round of the playoffs last year. Look for Clippers to get it done. 10* play on Los Angeles Clippers.**
05-21-21	Grizzlies v. Warriors -4.5	Top	117-112	Loss	-115	15 h 0 m	Show
GRIZZLIES @ WARRIORS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Golden State Warriors have won six of their last seven and gave the Los Angeles Lakers a scare in a loss on Wednesday. They get a second chance at making the playoffs with a win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, and this time I think they'll convert. The Warriors have covered the spread in seven straight games and nine of their last 10. They're on a perfect 5-0 ATS run as a favorite and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. The Memphis Grizzlies defeated San Antonio to advance to this matchup with the Warriors, but Grizzlies have covered the spread in only one of their last six and they are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. These two teams battled it out here at Chase Center less than a week ago, a game the Warriors won 113-101. *10 play on Golden State Warriors.**