I will take the Sixers here in game 2.  It was a pretty close game until the 4th hit and the Heat went on a run that the Sixers couldn't answer.  I think Philly responds here tonight and may not win the game but definitely a better effort 

I know that Embiid is out but this is a crazy overreaction here.  Sixers still matchup well with Harden and Maxey.  It's game 1 and I think they hang close here.

I dont get all the love here for the Mavs but Im guessing it's because Luka is back in the lineup.  The Mavs have covered 4 straight games here and this is a clout out, but the Jazz at home are tough and this atmosphere will be wild tonight.  I think we are getting game 7 here folks 

Pelicans have played well this series give them a ton of credit.  I think though here that the Suns get it done tonight.  They dont want this series to go on any longer.  The impressive thing here is that the Suns have shot over 50% from the field in every game this series.  I think last game was the turning point and they put it away tonight.

So the Sixers looked like they were going to sweep the Raptors and now they have let 2 slip by.  I fully expect them to be extra prepared here tonight and take care of business.  Sixers are just the overall better team cheap price to back on the road.

Taking the Wolves here tonight.  This series has all the feels of going 7 games and I think we see close games from here on out.  Edwards and Towns together are a dynamic duo and I see this game being tight all the way through 

I was dead wrong about the Nets last game but I think they have too much pride here to get swept by the Celtics.  I actually think they put a game together here tonight and get the win

I will take the Suns again here.  Yes, they are without Booker I just don't see the Pelicans tying this series up at all.  It was a close game but I think Suns win by double digits. 

I think the Hawk tie this series up tonight.  I know last game was close and could have gone either way but the Hawks at home are a different team.  Atlanta ties this series up

I know the betting public will be all over Warriors here also but have they shown you any signs of slowing down?  Warriors I think will be extra motivated here given the fact that if they win here they will get extra time off for that fact that the Wolves and Grizzlies series is going at least 2 more games. 

Bulls got blown out last game and the classic over reaction will happen here.  I think the Bulls win this game outright here to make the series tied.  

Love the Wolves here tonight.  They had one of the epic collapses of the playoffs in only scoring 12 points in the 4th quarter and the Grizzlies went on a 24-2 run.  I think the Wolves respond here with a big effort following that loss.

Absolutely love the Nets in this game.  They have to be upset after blowing both games in the 4th quarter.  They say a series doesn't start until both teams play the home game.  I think the Nets win fairly easily here tonight.  

I wil take the Jazz here tonight.  Luka hasn't played in any game and yet the Cavs are up 2-1.  I think odds makers are tilting their hand here as they know Luka is coming back.  Luka is great but clearly he demands the ball so much that I think it messes up the chemistry.  

I will take the Suns here tonight. I know Booker is out but the Suns still have a ton of pieces and honestly the glue is Chris Paul and he's playing.  Given what happened last game I think the Suns knows the importance here and take care of business. 

I will gladly take the Bulls here in this game.  I could make a strong case that the Bulls should be up 2-0 in this series.  Well, the Bucks are without their clutch player in Middleton and that will make a huge difference.  He does so much for that team but Giannis gets all the love for it.  Bulls I think win outright 

I think the Hawks get one here tonight.  They actually really let game 2 slip away form them in the final 5 minutes.  They haven't looked great I will admit but at home this team does play well with a 28-14 record on the season.  Hawks win outright tonight. 

The Nuggets just haven't been competitive in either game so far and yes they will give their best effort since they are down 0-2 but the Warriors have their number.  Jokic simply can't hang with their  style of play.  It will be a lot closer tonight but ultimately the Warriors pull it out in the end.

I'm taking the Wolves here.  I think this series has upset written all over it.  The Wolves get after you on defense and I dont believe that the Grizzlies will shoot it as well as they did in the first meeting.  Wolves at home here tonight and I think they take the series lead.

I had the Bulls on game 1 and they covered.  They were horrible from the field shooting 37%.  Even doing that they had a lead half way through the 4th.  I think the Bulls win two games at least in this series just given the heated rivalry it has become.  

I like the Nets here tonight.  They really let game 1 slip away from them but they are the better team.  I know they struggle on defense but I think they can manage here tonight.  Durant and Kyrie no one could stop them and I dont see that changing.  

Taking the Hawks tonight.  They shot horrible in game 1 under 40% while the Heat shot great in over 50%.  I think both of those equal out in a big way which means this will be a closer game than last.  Miami wins but Hawks covered.

I will take the Mavs here tonight which is pretty much a must win game.  They can't avoid going down 0-2 losing both home games.  Luka should be back and the effort will be there.  

I will take the Bulls here in this game.  I actually think this series is going to be closer than what people think.  This is a heated rivalry and I think the Bulls guards will be up for the challenge.  This will be a physical game and I also think the Bucks are a tad overrated here following what they did last season.

I will take the Warriors here in a game 1 with Curry coming back to the lineup.  I trust they will show up and put their foot down here.  I do think Denver can cause problems here and they will a game for sure but not in this situation.  Warriors make a statement!

I think we are seeing a big overreaction here in this line.  These two teams have played less than two weeks @ Toronto.  The Sixers were favored by 3.5 and now only 4.5 at home?  I know the Raptors won that game but from a line point of view the value is with Philly.  I also think the Raptors will be a popular pick here because people dont like Harden

Let's go with the T Wolves here.  I think this team is clicking right now and how hard they play on defense IMO will be huge here.  The Grizzlies are very good take nothing away from them but as far a matchup is concerned I think Minnesota wins a couple games in this series.  I will take the 6.5 fo game 1 

Im shocked at this line here with a Trae Young that is hurt.  The Nets to me are still the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.  They haven't covered 3 straight but are still 8-4 SU their last 12.  I think they want this one seeing how the other night ended vs the Bucks.

To me this is a ll motivation here.  The Suns have the 1 seed wrapped up for the playoffs and wince the Warriors have been struggling I think they wanna get things right before Steph returns.  I like the Warriors here tonight. 

How much longer can the Grizzlies keep this up with Ja being out?  The Grizzlies are playing for nothing as they have the 2 seed and the Spurs 1 game behind the Pelicans for the 9 spot so this actually means something to them.  Spurs have won 4 straight and 5 of their last 6 games. 

The Celtics just keep blowing everyone out although they did lose their last game but that was because Tatum and Brown were both out.  These teamster fighting for the 1 seed so I expect a playoff type of effort here and with that being said I think it's very close.

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Absolutely love the Nets here tonight with Ja being out.  I know the Grizzlies are good even without him but the Nets just have more to play for here trying to improve their seed for the playoffs.  They have also won 6 of 7 with that only loss being at the buzzer.  Kyrie is playing tonight and he has been rolling!

Curry is out I get it.  The Warriors have dropped 3 straight and a horrible loss to the Magic last night, but getting 7 here?  Jimmy Butler and Herro are both questionable to go here tonight.  I just don't think that the Heat should be favored here by this many.

I get the Celtics are the hottest team around for the last month there is no denying that.  However, they are playing 5 against a very good team from the Western Conference?  The Jazz were just -2 @ Nets and now catching 5 here, this doesn't makes sense.  Just an overreaction here to how the Celtics have been playing

The Celtics are getting a ton of respect here against a very good team from the Western Conference.  I know Boston has been on fire the last 6 weeks but favored by this many? The Cavs have won 6 of their last 7 so that aren't in bad form here.

No Kyrie today, I'm not worried.  The Nets have won two straight now and I think they are a play on for the remainder of the season.  They will make the playoffs but probably want that 5 seed if possible.  The Knicks have covered 4 straight and that is why this line is low.

This is jut a game that the Lakers can't afford to lose at all if they want to make the playoffs.  Rockets are a bad team here plain and simple.

I like the Hornets here tonight.  They are on a back to back here but catching is too many.  The Celtics are off a big win over the Nets.  I just down see a blowout happening here 

I dont know if the Lakers win over the Warriors their previous game will help them move forward but that is what I'm banking on here that it does give them the confidence.  The Spurs shouldn't be favored here as they have lost 4 straight games.

I will take the Bulls here tonight.  They are struggling a little bit here losing 4 straight but 3 were by single digits.  They have had the weekend off so a great spot for them to bounce back with a big effort.  

Cavs have been struggling to say the least but they have had the Raptors number this season.  Raptors are also in a funk losing back to back games to the Pistons and Magic.  

This makes makes no sense to me.  Kyrie and Durant are back for the first time together in a while.  Brown is questionable for the Celtics.  This game means a lot more to the Nets also.  Take the points and use them on the ML

Really like the Bulls here tonight in this game.  Sure, they have lost 3 straight but this is a big time rivalry now. Also given the fact what Grayson Allen didi to Carauso and this is the first meeting since.  I think the Bulls will be extra motivated tonight 

Pistons are horrible yes, but as I say with bad teams even they get hot.  Detroit has covered 6 straight games and coming off a nice win last night.  Pacers still have a ton of injuries.

Durant is back for the Nets and I think this team is a play on here for a while.  This team will be extra motivated based on where they are seeded.  They will be getting literally everyone back here very soon.  Nets beat the first place Heat tonight. 

Love the Warriors here tonight.  They really let one get away last game vs the Cavs being up nearly 20 in the second half.  I know they still have several guys out but I think Steph responds with a big game tonight. 

I'm going to keep riding this Nets team.  I know they have no one playing but the energy they play with now is different and it was clear last night.  They didn't give up after being down 25 and came back and won the game.  

I will lay it here with the Warriors tonight.  They have lost 3 of 4 so this is a great bounce back spot vs a very good team.  I also like that the Nuggets beat them last time @ Golden St.  The Warriors simply don't lose two home games in a season to the same team.  

I know the Nets have none of their big names playing tonight but an underdog here?  RJ Barrett is out tonight for the Knicks.  I think Nets winning in fashion in that first game after the trade was a big thing.  This team was struggling and they got the monkey off their back.

The love here for the Celtics is a little out of control.  If this game were played 10 days ago the Celtics would be an underdog.  Given that fact this is sell high and buy low spot and you have to take the Nuggets.  

It sounds like the Pacers new players will be playing tonight and I truly believe that the fresh look of this lineup is a big upgrade.  I know the Pacers are struggling but I do believe these types of trades with a bunch of new faces is a big upgrade.  

This is a shout game here for the Lakers tonight.   I just trust LeBron in these types of situations to rise and get the job done.  The Lakers have really made that big push yet that most are probably expecting.  They have covered 4 of their last 5 though.

I think this game should just mean more to the Lakers tonight.  I mean Davis is playing and with George and Kawhi out still are the Clippers really a better team?  You dont here about them like you do the Lakers because they were supposed to be decent. I think this should be a PK grab the Lakers 

I like the Raptors here tonight.  I think everyone will fall in love with the Bulls since they are the top team in the East and are an underdog.  Raptors are hot winning 5 of their last 7 games.  

The Suns are on a crazy winning streak I know, but the hawks just had their major winning streak snapped.  I think the 5.5 here is very generous.  The Hawks have had a couple days off after their streak ended.  This little 4 game road trip for the Suns here feels like a fade throughout so give me the Hawks here tonight. 

Yes, the Nets are playing horrible losing 5 straight games.  I think this is a great bounce back spot for them here though against a bottom tier team.  All 5 of their losses came to playoff teams and 3 of them were upper tier teams.  They played last night @ the Suns and didn't cover late.  I think they roll the Kings tonight.

I like the Blazers here in a nice bounce back spot tonight.  They were blown out by the Bulls but I think they respond with a big effort.  Portland has played much better on the road as they are 5-3 SU their last 8 games on the road.  OKC is just in a downhill spiral losing 7 straight games. 

I'm going to keep riding them as I have mentioned on this road trip.  So far I have backed them on both wins of the three road games and I think they win this also.  Davis returned and something clicked IMO with the Lakers. The effort level was there which seemed to be missing.  I will take the Lakers again tonight 

I'm gonna lay here with the T Wolves as I just hate the spot for the Blazers here.  They are off a huge road trip playing 6 games and this is their first game back home which is the ultimate flat spot. Throw in the fact that the Blazers won 4 of their last 5 and it makes them more overvalued here at home tonight.   T Wolves are playing well winning 7 of their last 10 games.

Klay might be out and that's totally fine here.  I think the Warriors still have a sour taste in their mouth which was arguably their worst performance of the season in only scoring 82 points losing by 17.  The Warriors haven't been covering much as of late either which also plays into this line.  

I know the Bulls are in shambles right now missing all their guards but after last nights horrible performance against the Magic, I expect them to bounce back with a big effort tonight.  It's not like the Thunder bring anything special here.  Give me some extra motivation with the backups and I think the Bulls can still literally just win this game. 

The Warriors are winning games but they aren't really covering numbers.  I think tonight has the perfect double digit win written all over it.  They have been look ahead to this game and Mitchell is out for the Jazz which is a huge loss.  Grab this line now as I fully expect its to go up.

I love this Hornets team lead by Lamelo but there are getting a little too much love here winning 7 of 8. I think people are quickly forgetting how good this Hawks team was.  Atlanta has played the Hornets twice this season and are 1-1.  However, they were favored by 7 or more in both of those games @ Atlanta.  Now we are seeing a huge swing to where the Hornets are laying 3.5?  Take the Hawks tonight 

I will take the Nuggets here tonight.  I think the Grizzlies are getting a ton of respect because they are the 3rd best team in the the West right now.  I think they are in trouble here tonight vs Denver.  The Nuggets have already lost two close games to the the Grizzlies.  

This line stinks I know but you have to take the Nets here.  We know Durant is out but only a one point favorite here against a team that is no where near the playoffs in the west.  Kyrie is playing well and I don't see any type of letdown here.  

Let's take the Hawks here tonight as they have won 2 in a row.  The will be the third time they have played each other in less than two week.   Miami won both prior meetings but I expect the Hawks to get the best of them here tonight.  The Heat do have 5 players out tonight who do play a role in the team.  

The Magic are the worst team in the league and it isn't even close.  I think the Lakers respond here with a fairy easy win.  Why this line is only -5 I have no idea.  The Magic are just 3-14 ATS at home. 

The Mavs are the hottest team around that no one is talking about.  They have won 10 of their last 11 games.  This is the last game on the 5 game road trip for the Suns here and they have won every one so far which now I think it catches up to them.  The fact that the Mavs are so hot this should probably be a PK.  

I backed Lakers the last game vs the. Jazz and I said the Lakers will be a play on simply because of LeBron coming out and apologizing for how poorly they have played.  That tells me the effort level will be here again tonight.  Lakers will be a play on team here for me for the next couple weeks 

I like the Nets here tonight.  They lost last game without Durant but it was to the Cavs who are a very good team.  I think the Nets with Harden and Kyrie respond here tonight with a big effort.  

Lakers coming off a embarrassing loss to the Nuggets and even LeBron said an apology on socials about how bad they have been.  I think a great spot for them to rise here tonight vs the Jazz.  They have two home games here before 6 straight on the road so you know they want some momentum before those games.

I know Durant is out but the fact that the Nets are dogs here is crazy.  Kyrie and Harden are just fine together and I think will play a little extra with a chip on their shoulder.  Also they won't be taking this game lightly as the Cavs have been the surprise team this season.

I will lay it her with the Celtics as I think this is a very cheap price to back them against one of the worst teams in the league.  Celtics have had their struggles and most would say they have underperformed this season and that is true.  They do play well at home though with a 14-8 record and the Pelicans are horrible on the road with a 6-16 record.  Boston is 6-3 SU their last 9 and coming off a nice win over the Bulls.

I know Kyrie can't play tonight but I absolutely love the revenge factor here as the Nets were eliminated by the Bucks last season in the Eastern Conference Finals.  Nets make a big statement here and the Bucks aren't playing very well with back to back losses as big favorites.

I like the bounce back spot here for the Celtics tonight.  They really laid an egg last night to the Spurs who were on a losing streak.  Playing in MSG is always a place where guys get up to play.  Celtics are finally healthy.  Expect a big effort here

 I will take the Raptors here tonight and the points.  Toronto is playing well winning 3 straight and covering 8 of their last 9 games.  I think they are undervalued here.  The Bucks aren't playing the greatest and just lost to the Pistons.  They have their two horses playing but their bench is depleted big time.  Bucks have big look ahead and rematch with the Nets next.

I dont see how the Sixers dont take care of business tonight.  The Magic are the worst team in the league and they have players/ starters out for Coivd.  I think this team is ready to pack it in for the season already.  I will take the Sixers here tonight. 

Good spot for the Mavs here.  I think the Nuggets being dogs here given how they are playing says it all.  They are without several players tonight including Morris who means a lot more to this team than he gets credit for.  

Not surprised this line is so high but I just love the spot here for the Nets.  The Nets have dropped 2 straight and after their last game Durant was extremely frustrated afterwards.  I think they come out with a purpose tonight.  Also the Grizzlies have a lot of Covid issues going on 

I like the Jazz here tonight.  Most will grab the Warriors here and I think because the Jazz are on a back to back. The Jazz have only covered once in their last 8 games. Mitchell is back here as well and Green is out for the Warriors which is very key.  

I like the Thunder here catching points tonight against a Knicks team with several guys out including Randle.  the Thunder return home where they are much better this season going 11-6 ATS. Knicks playing their 3rd straight road games in 4 days 

The Rockets here are a bad team yes however, they are playing Miami who really has no one playing for them having over 10 players out for Covid.  I just think you have give credit toward the Rockets and their familiarity within the team.

Like the Mavs here in this game.  These teams just played and the Mavs lost by 1.  Mavsa do have some cover issues and even with that and them being a favorite here tells me they are the right side.  

I like the Blazers here tonight with the Jazz best player in Mitchell being out.  The Blazers have some injuries themselves but being this big of a underdog I dont think is warranted. The Jazz will be popular but they have failed to cover in 6 straight games.  

I will take Indiana here tonight.  I think they will be hungry for revenge after losing two close games earlier this season.  The Pacers at home are just a different team and underrated.  Hornets are just 9-13 on the road this season,. 

Maybe this is a public dog here in the Thunder but the value I can't pass up on.  The thunder are by far playing their best basketball right now.  If you have followed me enough you know that I like to back the bad teams when they are hot because the books don't really adjust to them.  Thunder have covered 6 straight games and are 4-2 SU.  Kings are just 2-7 SU their last 9 games. 

The Lakers have dropped 5 straight games and Davis is going to be out for a while.  I'm just putting my faith here in LeBron to put a beat down on one of the top 3 worst teams in league.  Also not a great spot for the Rockets with this being their first home game back from a 5 game road trip.

This is strictly a play on the Sixers because of the Covid situation with the Raptors.  They are missing almost 10 players which is pretty much their whole roster.  Evidence that the Raptors are hurting?  They lost their last game by nearly 50 points.  

I will overreact here and take the Nets as I know everyone else will be also but I dont think the line has been adjusted enough considering PG and Kawhi are both out.  Clippers will just struggle big time on offense.  Nets have plenty of weapons and we saw that Christmas Day destroying the Lakers.  Not the greatest spot for the Nets, but the lack of players for the Clippers I have to go against them

I will take the Grizzlies here catching a lot of points.  Suns are off a tough Christmas Day game in which they lost to the Warriors.  I just think those situations are harder to bounce back from especially the first game after.  Ja is back for the Grizzlies.  Grizzlies are one of the hottest teams in the league going 11-4 SU their last 15.

This is more of a gut play here I will admit because this is an interesting spot to me.  Yes, we know the Nuggets are better than the Thunder no doubt about it.  Most will argue that rest is a good thing and while I agree as a whole the Nuggets have had a ton of time off 4 days in fact which is so rare that you see this.  They aren't motivated here tonight playing @OKC either with a home game tomorrow night.  Thunder are playing hard currently winning 2 in a row and covering 3 straight.  

I know the Cavs are red hot right now but they are missing a ton of players tonight pretty much all the starters but 1 in fact.  Boston is missing players also but still have their big 2 playing in Tatum and Brown and I believe that is the difference. 

Hornets put forth a lack luster effort last night at the Suns.  I like backing teams on a back to back after coming off an ugly performance.  Jazz have dropped 2 straight at home and maybe this is the stretch to fade them.  

Only way to play this game and it's pretty simple.  The Grizzlies handed the Thunder the wort loss in the NBA history at the beginning of the month losing by 73.  If that doesn't serve for enough motivation here I don't know what does.  Give me the Thunder