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Steve Merril’s NBA Finals Handicapping Preview

Steve Merril’s NBA Finals Preview – Magic vs. Lakers

Got time to bet on the NBA Finals?

The NBA Finals begin this Thursday, June 4th in Los Angeles. Below is a look at some key numbers in the matchup between the Lakers and Magic.

16.7

This was the regular season scoring average for Orlando point guard Jameer Nelson who averaged 16.7 points in the 42 games he played in before injuring his shoulder against Dallas on February 2nd. Nelson was ruled out for the rest of the season after having surgery on February 19th, however the Magic’s extended playoff run has given him extra recovery time and the team might now activate him for the NBA Finals.

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Game Two Magic vs. Celtics Playoff Betting Preview

Num 3 Orlando Magic vs. Num 2 Boston Celtics vs. 8:05 ET

On Wednesday night, Bookmaker Sportsbook will present a bevy of NBA Playoff betting options for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal between the #3 Orlando Magic (64-25, 52-36-1 ATS) and the #2 Boston Celtics (66-24, 46-43-1 ATS). The Magic lead the series 1-0 after Monday’s 95-90 road win and cover as 1.5-point underdogs.

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Merril: Rockets vs. Lakers Game 1 Handicapping

Rockets at Lakers (-8, 193½) – Game 1 – 10:35 pm ET (TNT)

Regular season dominance

The Lakers were a perfect 4-0 straight-up in the four head-to-head meetings during the regular season and this is a bad sign for the Rockets as teams that were swept in the regular season (3+ games) are 0-25 all-time in a NBA playoff series.  

Odds: Los Angeles is currently -900 to win this series, while the Rockets are +700.

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Merril: Nuggets vs. Hornets Game 4 Handicapping

Steve Merril’s NBA Fullcourt Report (Monday, April 20)

Nuggets at Hornets (-2½, 193) –
Game 4 – 8:35 pm ET (NBA-tv)

Line movement

The oddsmakers opened the Hornets as a 3-point favorite, but the early money quickly moved the line down to 2 ½ by Sunday afternoon.  This is a full two points less than the line in Game 3 which saw New Orleans as a 4½-point favorite.

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Merril: Bulls vs. Celtics Game 2 Handicapping

Steve Merril’s NBA Fullcourt Report (Monday, April 20)

Bulls at Celtics (-8, 196) – 7:05 pm ET (TNT)

Tale of Two Teams

The Bulls pulled the upset in Game 1 as an 8½-point underdog and they covered from start to finish as they never trailed by more than five points the entire day.  Chicago became a better team in late February after they acquired John Salmons and Brad Miller from the Kings.  Salmons averages more than 36 minutes per game and finished the regular season ranked second in scoring (17.6 ppg), while Brad Miller averages more than 27 minutes per game and is fifth on the team in scoring (11.8 ppg).

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Merril: Bulls vs. Pistons Handicapping

Steve Merril’s NBA Fullcourt Report (Monday, April 13)

Bulls at Pistons (-4, 196) – 7:35 pm ET (NBA-tv)

Playoff Positioning

The good news for Chicago and Detroit is the fact they have both clinched a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The bad news is that they will have to face Cleveland, Boston, or Orlando in the first round. Chicago (40-40) is currently 7th in the conference and one spot ahead of Detroit (39-41) who is currently seeded 8th. The Bulls could surpass Philadelphia for the 6th seed, but can not move any higher.

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Merril: Magic vs. Heat Handicapping

Steve Merril’s NBA Fullcourt Report

Below is a look at the most important NBA game in the Eastern Conference tonight.

Orlando Magic (-3, 194) at Miami Heat – 7:35 pm ET

Playoff Positioning

The Magic have clinched the Southeast division title and a top three seed in the upcoming playoffs; however Orlando is still battling with the Boston Celtics for the overall #2 seed and home court advantage in a probable second-round matchup.

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TnT Doubleheader: Thursday NBA Previews (Mar. 26)

TNT NBA DOUBLEHEADER

March Madness isn’t the only game in town tonight with a good TNT Doubleheader in addition to the L.A. Lakers (-8.5) at Detroit.

Sportsbook.com is your home for all basketball wagering, so check out the Live Lines Page now.

Miami (+5.5) at Chicago – 8 pm ET

Miami (38-33, 33-38 ATS) has the same number of losses as Philadelphia and is situated in the number five slot in the Eastern Conference.

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Warriors vs. Spurs NBA Hoops Previews (Mar. 24th)

NBA: SYSTEM AGAINST SPURS

The majority of members (72%) are backing San Antonio as nine-point favorites over Golden State tonight, but a betting system goes against the Spurs.

This game begins at 8:30 pm ET. Click here for all NBA spreads tonight at Sportsbook.com.

Normally reliable San Antonio suffered a home loss to Houston on Sunday, which reduced their lead over Houston and New Orleans to just one game in the loss column in the Southwest.

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Merril: Nuggets vs. Suns Handicapping

NBA Fullcourt Report (Monday, Mar. 23)

Below is a look at the top matchup in the NBA for Monday night:

Nuggets vs. Suns (-3½, 236½) – 10:05 pm ET

Playoff Positioning

The Nuggets are currently in first place in the Northwest division and one game ahead of Portland in the standings. As a division winner, the Nuggets would automatically earn a top three seed in the Western Conference playoffs and would actually face Portland if the playoffs began today.

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Merril: Rockets vs. Hornets Handicapping

NBA Fullcourt Report

Rockets vs. Hornets (-3½, 182) – 8:05 pm ET

Playoff Battle

The Western Conference is once again the dominant conference in the NBA this season with seven of the current eight playoff teams with a win percentage of 61% or better, compared to the weaker Eastern Conference that has just three teams with a win percentage above 58%.

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The Best NBA & CBB Games This Week

Basketball Weekly Preview – Mar 11th

Championship Week has taken over campuses across the United States. Some teams need to perform extremely well at these conference tournaments to get invited to the Big Dance. Teams like Maryland, Providence, Oklahoma State and about half of the Big Ten are in danger of falling off the bubble.

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Lakers vs. Trailblazers NBA Hoops Previews (Mar. 9th)

NBA: LAKERS TITLE PUSH BEGINS

The push for the Los Angeles Lakers 15th World Championship begins Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.

This is no ordinary season for the Lakers, its championship or bust after getting smoked by the Celtics in the NBA Finals last year.

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Friday Cavs vs. Celtics NBA Hoops Previews (Mar. 6th)

Cavs Collide With Boston Tonight!

The Cleveland Cavaliers invade the Boston Celtics tonight with home court advantage in the East potentially on the line.

Sportsbook.com has Boston as two-point favorites, with a Total of 184. Check out all the live odds for Friday’s NBA games here. ESPN will have the telecast of this anticipated matchup stating at 8 pm ET.

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TnT Doubleheader: Thursday NBA Previews (March. 5)

NBA: Thursday Doubleheader

The TNT Thursday doubleheader is an all Western Conference affair as four potential playoff teams are in action.

Make sure you go to the bet menu to get the Live Lines on both of these games.

The bet menu is also where you’ll see our special Primetime Prop Promotion. The ‘PTP’ is a great way to either double your winnings or earn cash back as thousands of Sportsbook.com members have already come to find out.

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The Best NBA & CBB Games This Week

Basketball Weekly Preview – Mar 3rd

If you’re a hoops junkie, you’re in your element now. This is the last week of the regular season in college hoops; it’s been a lucrative season, as you can see in our Top 10 lists of the biggest moneymakers in the NCAAB and the NBA.

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