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Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat Sunday May 13, 2012 3:35 pm
Take Indiana-Miami UNDER 187 Larry Bird has been General Manager for the Indiana Pacers for nine years. He has slowly built up a very good, underrated team by getting rid of overvalued-players with cap-pressuring contracts and making some quality draft choices. ... read more
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Chicago Bulls @ Philadelphia 76ers Thursday May 10, 2012 7:00 pm
Take Philadelphia over Chicago The Sixers are trying to become the fifth No. 8 seed to win a first-round series against a No. 1 seed. Memphis eliminated San Antonio last season, Golden State (2007), New York (1999) and Denver (1994) also pulled off the rare feat. The Bulls have ... read more
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Memphis Grizzlies @ Los Angeles Clippers Monday May 7, 2012 10:30 pm
Take LA Clippers over the Memphis Grizzlies The Clippers were down by 7 points at the start of the fourth quarter in their last game against the Grizzlies. They outscored Memphis 23 to 18 in the last stanza and won by a single point, 87-86. For the game, LA amazingly ... read more
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San Antonio Spurs @ Utah Jazz Monday May 7, 2012 8:00 pm
Take San Antonio-Utah UNDER The Spurs look for the sweep tonight at Utah. Utah has not been able to get anything going offensively shooting 42.1, 34.4, and 40.0 percent from the field against San Antonio. The tempo in the three Spurs-Jazz playoff games has slowed down ... read more
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Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers Sunday April 29, 2012 3:35 pm
Take Denver-LA Lakers OVER Denver is second in the league in field goal percentage at 47.6%. However, Denver is not a good shooting team, as evidenced by their tie for 23rd in 3-point shooting and #22 ranking in 16-23 foot jump shots. But, they are the best team in ... read more
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New York Knicks @ Miami Heat Saturday April 28, 2012 3:35 pm
Take New York-Miami UNDER I wanted to release this play Friday, but the question of Knicks' center Tyson Chandler health was very much undecided and is till uncertain as I write this. He has been suffering from the flu but everything I have read this morning indicates he ... read more
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Philadelphia 76ers @ New Jersey Nets Monday April 23, 2012 7:35 pm
Take Philadelphia-New Jersey UNDER Thirty-five years of NBA action in New Jersey comes to an end tonight. There is a rare sellout for the Nets tonight and former great Nets players are going to be in the house participating in a ceremony for the end of an era. Philadelphia ... read more
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Charlotte Bobcats @ Washington Wizards Monday April 23, 2012 7:05 pm
Take Charlotte-Washington UNDER Charlotte has the worst offense in the NBA. It's not even close as the Bobcats score only 92.5 points per 100 possessions, almost 5 points less than the second-worst team in the league, the Pistons. Charlotte is missing two players who ... read more
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New Jersey Nets @ Milwaukee Bucks Saturday April 21, 2012 8:35 pm
Take New Jersey-Milwaukee OVERA terribly timed slump has caused the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff hopes to fade. Though still in the race, they'll have to be much better at stopping opponents to give themselves a chance to make the postseason.Desperate to end a three-game losing streak, ... read more
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Los Angeles Clippers @ Phoenix Suns Thursday April 19, 2012 10:35 pm
Take #509 LA Clippers-Phoenix UNDER Phoenix is trying to make it to the playoffs While the Clippers are trying to win the Pacific Division title over the Lakers. This game is crucial for both teams to reach their goal. It is also on TNT tonight so players will definitely ... read more
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Denver Nuggets @ Houston Rockets Monday April 16, 2012 8:05 pm
The Nuggets outscored Houston 29-10 on the fastbreak, including 17-3 in the second half, when Houston shot just 32 percent to Denver's 54. "They `fastbroke' on us off our missed shots. Long rebounds, turnovers and they ran out in that third quarter," Rockets coach Kevin ... read more
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Dallas Mavericks @ Golden State Warriors Thursday April 12, 2012 10:35 pm
TOTALS-Take #709 Dallas-Golden State OVER 197 I also have a lean to the Mavericks and placed a recreational bet on Dallas. It is obvious the Dallas players are happy that Lamar Odom is gone. I believe you will see an improvement in Dallas these final two weeks. Plus their ... read more
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Cleveland Cavaliers @ New Jersey Nets Sunday April 8, 2012 6:05 pm
Take Cleveland-New Jersey UNDERThe Cavs are in a world of hurt offensively. Kyrie Irving, the stud rookie point guard, is out with a bad shoulder. Daniel Gibson is out for the season and Anthony Parker will miss the game today with a bruised sternum. This leaves ... read more
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Los Angeles Clippers @ Sacramento Kings Thursday April 5, 2012 10:05 pm
Take LA Clippers-Sacramento OVER The Clippers dropped a big game last night versus the Lakers. They rallied back from a double-digit deficit to take the lead in the closing minutes but couldn't finish with the win. It's hard to see the Clippers having very much focus ... read more
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Chicago Bulls @ Atlanta Hawks Wednesday March 28, 2012 7:35 pm
Take Chicago over Atlanta Chicago is off of their worse game of the season, a home loss to Denver, 108-91. The Bulls had their worst defensive efficiency rating so far in this campaign. Chicago is 10-0 SU, 7-3 ATS, after a loss this season. Atlanta is off of ... read more
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Orlando Magic @ New York Knicks Wednesday March 28, 2012 7:05 pm
Take Orlando-New York UNDER We had the Knicks UNDER in their last game, a 37+ point winner. The Knicks put up their best defensive efficiency number of the season in that game. Knicks interim head coach, Mike Woodson, who had been the defensive coach for New York before ... read more
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Washington Wizards @ Boston Celtics Sunday March 25, 2012 6:05 pm
Take Washington-Boston UNDER Washington got rid of Javale McGee and Nick Young, both more famous for their Youtube video trying to eat cinnamon than their basketball expertise. They picked up center Nene. The Wizards' pace has slowed down and the defense has improved ... read more
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Memphis Grizzlies @ Portland Trailblazers Thursday March 22, 2012 10:05 pm
Take Memphis over Portland Memphis lost at Portland on 1/24/12, 97-84. The two leading Grizzly scorers both had bad games: Center Marc Gasol had 7 points on 2 of 7 shooting while Rudy Gay was held to 11 points on horrendous 5 of 15 shooting. The two Blazers that ... read more
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Chicago Bulls @ Orlando Magic Monday March 19, 2012 8:05 pm
Take #607 Chicago-Orlando OVER Orlando has played two very poorly offensively efficient games back to back. The Magic have picked up their tempo somewhat since the All-Star break and both teams defensive efficiency has slipped since then. A great system that is 25-6 ... read more
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Milwaukee Bucks @ Golden State Warriors Friday March 16, 2012 10:35 pm
Take Milwaukee over Golden State The Bucks are 15-4 when they score 100+ points. That is not a good stat for the Warriors as they rank 26th in the league in points allowed, 99.4 per game. Golden State is only one of seven teams in the NBA that has a losing record at ... read more
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Los Angeles Lakers @ Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday March 13, 2012 8:05 pm
Take #538 Memphis over LA Lakers Memphis's leading scorer, Rudy Gay, did not participate in the morning shoot-around. He suffered a mild concussion in the Grizz's victory over Denver Sunday and appears he won't play tonight. Last year, Rudy Gay was lost for the season ... read more
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Memphis Grizzlies @ Phoenix Suns Saturday March 10, 2012 9:05 pm
Take #515 Memphis over Phoenix Memphis is off of a very impressive win at Golden State, 110-92. That was the only game they have played since last Saturday so they are well rested. Phoenix has been playing well since the All-Star Break winning four of five games, all ... read more
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Atlanta Hawks @ Indiana Pacers Tuesday March 6, 2012 7:05 pm
Take #551 Atlanta-Indiana UNDER Indiana just had their 6-game winning streak snapped last night, 92-72, by Chicago. A system since 2005 that is 24-9, 72.7%, is to play the UNDER after a team with a 6+ game winning streak loses if they are playing with zero rest and ... read more
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Chicago Bulls @ Philadelphia 76ers Sunday March 4, 2012 7:05 pm
Take Chicago-Philadelphia UNDER 181 Chicago had one of their worst defensive efficiency showings of the season when they lost at Philadelphia Feb. 1, 98-82, earlier this season. The Bulls were without Luol Deng, probably their best defender, and Rip Hamilton for that game. ... read more
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Cleveland Cavaliers @ Washington Wizards Saturday March 3, 2012 7:05 pm
Take #503 Cleveland-Washington OVER Washington's defense is pathetic allowing triple digits in 13 of their last 14 games. A proprietary indicator I calculate during the season involving changes in pace, offensive and defensive efficiency shows Washington to be the second ... read more
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New Jersey Nets @ Boston Celtics Friday March 2, 2012 7:35 pm
Take New Jersey over Boston Don't look now but New Jersey is playing well. As I have mentioned before, the Nets are a somewhat rare team that plays better on the road than they do at home. The Nets are 11-25 overall, but 8-12 on the road. Surprisingly, the Nets are ... read more
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Utah Jazz @ Sacramento Kings Tuesday February 28, 2012 10:05 pm
Take Utah-Sacramento OVER This game has two of the top teams in the NBA in racking up fast break points. Sacramento ranks third in the league in fast break points per game while the Jazz sit at #7. However, if you go a step further and add in the number of fast break ... read more
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Philadelphia 76ers @ Houston Rockets Wednesday February 22, 2012 8:05 pm
Take Houston over Philadelphia The 76ers have been limping into the All-Star Break losing four in a row and six of their last eight. Philly was lauded upon early as an excellent team. They did start out well this season due to personnel continuity but also due to an ... read more
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Washington Wizards @ Phoenix Suns Monday February 20, 2012 9:05 pm
Take Washington over Phoenix Phoenix is in a very bad situation coming off of a big win over the Lakers last night after losing to them the day before in LA. This is the Sun's 7th game in 10 days, 6th in the last 8. Washington started their current 5 game road trip ... read more
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New Orleans Hornets @ Oklahoma City Thunder Monday February 20, 2012 8:05 pm
Take New Orleans over Oklahoma City This is a great spot for New Orleans with 2 days of rest and Oklahoma City coming off of an overtime win over Denver last night. A great system that is 41-18 ATS since 2005 is to play against an unrested home team with a team that has ... read more
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