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As we get closer to putting the wraps on another NBA season now is the perfect time to plan your strategy for that last big push. When playing the NBA season, the most important piece of your strategy should be to first establish your bankroll. The second, but just as important strategy to figure out is how you are going to make your basketball picks.

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You can either scour the internet to find basketball picks, do the research and make the basketball picks your self or stop right here at Top Ten Cappers and we will get you “covered” with our NBA predictions.

Finding free basketball picks can be as informal as asking your bar buddy “hey, who’s going to win the game?” Or as complex as pouring over histories, trends schedules and injury reports to come up with a statistical-based answer to who’s going to win the next game.
 
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Since most bettors don’t have the time or the access to all the information that is out there, getting basketball picks from a professional is a logical and time-effective way to your predictions.

Here at Top Ten Cappers we can help you with your late-season push with our free basketball picks. You can use these free basketball picks to help supplement your own or use them to help you find a new handicapper to help fill out your dance card.

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NBA Picks Articles

The Scoop on Home Courts Part II

Author: Bryan Leonard Sports
Date added: 12.27.11
Next time you watch a college of pro basketball game, watch what happens when a player at home makes a great block or dives out of bounds to save a loose ball. The fans will erupt at the player’s effort. This all-out effort on the court can be contagious, and you’ll often see that player run down the court, followed by teammates who will ... read more
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NBA Finals: Heat vs. Mavericks

Author: Jim Feist
Date added: 06.06.11
The NBA Finals shift this week from South Beach to the deep in the heart of Texas, as the Heat head to Dallas for Game 3, 4 and 5. But is it that big of a deal this year? The Mavs and Heat were the top two teams in the NBA on the road (28-13) this season. Many fans find this odd, as all the previous series are in a 2-2-1-1-1 format, but then the Finals ... read more
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NBA Finals: Rebounding is the Key

Author: Bryan Leonard Sports
Date added: 06.02.11
It’s still a big man’s game in the NBA. The Pistons won the NBA title in 2004 with a commitment to defense, rebounding and team play. Boston did it in 2008 with the same formula, adding Kevin Garnett, and the Grizzlies, Mavericks and Bulls had great postseason runs this year with the same attack the glass strategy.Having a dominant low ... read more
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NBA Finals Fever

Author: Jim Feist
Date added: 05.30.11
Say, what happened to the Celtics, Lakers and Spurs? 2011 was supposed to be the year when all the old fogies advanced in the NBA playoffs. Instead, young teams from Memphis, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta and Oklahoma City pulled many surprises, so this postseason appears to be “The Year That the Torch was Passed.” Unless you’re a Dallas ... read more
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NBA Playoffs: Beware of Blowouts

Author: Jim Feist
Date added: 05.16.11
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, which means overall the better teams are battling each other. This is different from the regular season when many nights great teams are playing bad teams and bad teams are playing worse one. Astute sports bettors should pay very careful attention to blowouts. For instance, after losing Game 1 114-101 at home, the ... read more
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Crashing the Boards

Author: Bryan Leonard Sports
Date added: 05.07.11
The REAL NBA season is starting to unfold, weeding out the lousy teams in the postseason and getting down to the Final Four. There are many ingredients to piecing together a championship team. Star power, a dominant low post player (or two), defense, a coach who can teach team-oriented play, depth. This time of year, many times you can simplify things ... read more
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Value on the Dallas Mavericks

Author: Wunderdog Sports
Date added: 05.06.11
The Dallas Mavericks are up 2-0 in their series vs. the Lakers. To turn this around and win this series, LA must win 4 of 5 games with only two home games. Can they do it?Sure they can do it. But it’s unlikely. And, thanks to some unique circumstances, we can get value by backing the Mavs to close this one out.Why might the Mavs be undervalued ... read more
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Postseason Hoops and Earlier Meetings

Author: Jim Feist
Date added: 05.02.11
As the NBA playoffs roll on, handicappers should take careful note of how teams did against each other during the regular season. Examine head to head matchups individually and as a group. Does one team dominate another? If so, are the reasons for this, or was it merely a fluke during the long grind of an 82-game schedule? The Celtics went 3-1 SU/ATS ... read more
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NBA Playoffs: The Zig Zag Theory

Author: Bryan Leonard Sports
Date added: 05.02.11
Let’s talk about zigzags. No, that’s not some ski slope maneuver. Nor is it someone who says one thing and then does another. Sports bettors may be familiar with zigzagging when it comes to handicapping the NBA playoffs. One rule many bettors keep in mind during the playoffs is that teams that lose a game and play poorly may look ... read more
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NBA ROUND TWO BETTING EDGES

Author: Marc Lawrence
Date added: 04.29.11
NBA ROUND TWO BETTING EDGESBy Marc Lawrence With the top seeds having flexed their muscle in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, it’s one to Round Two where a series upset or two is always in the realm of possibility.Here are four solid moneymaking angles from my powerful database that have withstood the test of time throughout 2nd round playoff ... read more
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NBA Playoffs: Halftime Wagering

Author: Bryan Leonard Sports
Date added: 04.26.11
There are several advantages to second half wagering. One is that you get a chance to see the action and can make judgments on what you see in the first half that might affect second half play. Injuries are one example, and that is especially true in this particular NBA playoffs, with nagging injuries to star players like Manu Ginobili, Shaq, Chauncey ... read more
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Defense and Totals in NBA Playoffs

Author: Jim Feist
Date added: 04.25.11
The NBA playoffs are rolling along, which is a good time to revisit an old sports adage: Defense wins championships. Look at some recent Super Bowl winners. You might not realize this, but Colts QB Peyton Manning didn't have a stellar postseason five years ago, with 3 TDs and 7 INTs. The real story for the Colts' run to the title was their improved ... read more
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NBA ATS Playoffs Update

Author: Marc Lawrence
Date added: 04.24.11
If you enjoy betting the games and you are weak of heart, the 2011 NBA playoffs have been a torment of major proportions.Charting results from the first eight days of action this playoff season, from Saturday April 16 through Saturday April 23, the results have been confounding to say the least.Bookmaker’s delightIf you’re a veterinarian ... read more
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NBA Playoffs: The Scoop on Past Results

Author: Bryan Leonard Sports
Date added: 04.18.11
The NBA playoffs are off and running. There are a lot of ways to analyze who has the edge, from matchups, key statistics (rebounding, turnovers), spread marks and even who’s hot and who’s not. One area that will also come up is how these playoff opponents did when they faced each other during the regular season. I’m not a proponent ... read more
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NBA Playoffs: The Best of the West

Author: Jim Feist
Date added: 04.18.11
Start your engines! The NBA playoffs are in full swing, time for endless full court action every night as the league crowns another champion. Let's take a look at the best of the West, the conference that has won eight of the last 11 NBA titles. Lakers: The defending champs began the season raising another banner and looked to be the team to beat again. ... read more
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