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08-19-17 | Chiefs v. Bengals -1 | 30-12 | Loss | -125 | 120 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I realize that the Chiefs have knocked the Bengals off five straight times in these not-ready-for-prime time games. And yes, Andy Reid is a road warrior, albeit just 13-23 SU away during the preseason. The Bengals counter, though, with a sparkling 8-3 SUATS record at home in preseason games against AFC opposition. It ties in with Marvin Lewis’ stellar 17-11 SU and 16-12 ATS mark as a host in preseason contests. It compares favorably to the Chiefs’ 1-12-1 SU and 0-14 ATS log in Game Two during the preseason. |
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08-12-17 | Raiders v. Cardinals -3 | 10-20 | Win | 100 | 50 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Three years removed from his last productive season, RB Marshawn Lynch is an enigma, though he'll be running behind a stellar O-line. Defensive Player of the Year DE Khalil Mack is not only a lethal pass-rusher, but also an exceptional run-defender. He and OLB Bruce Irvin combined for 18 sacks and 11 forced fumbles last season, but Oakland got very little production from the rest of the front seven. The young secondary was problematic last season, though 2016 first-rounder S Karl Joseph showed promise and first-round draft pick CB Gareon Conley should contribute right away. This could end up being QB Carson Palmer's final chance to reach his first Super Bowl, as he'll be 38 by the time the season ends. The focal point of the offense will again be RB David Johnson, who led the NFL with 20 touchdowns and 2,118 yards from scrimmage in 2016. WR Larry Fitzgerald led the NFL in receptions as a 33-year-old last season, but he's now far more of a possession receiver than the big-play threat he was earlier in his career. |
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08-12-17 | Cowboys -3 v. Rams | 10-13 | Loss | -108 | 49 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units LA QB Goff has little talent to worth with, however, as WR Robert Woods might be his No. 1 target. RB Todd Gurley was a huge disappointment last season, but should benefit from improved O-line play. New coordinator Wade Phillips, one of the all-time greats in that role, has a talented front seven to work with. All-Pro DL Aaron Donald is an aggressive gameplan-wrecker, and Robert Quinn is as quick as any edge-rusher. LB Alec Ogletree and hybrid DB/LB Mark Barron both cover a ton of ground, but need work on diagnosing and reacting to plays. The secondary is full of question marks beyond CB Trumaine Johnson. The clinchers: Rams are 0-4-1 ATS Game One of the preseason and 2-7 SUATS vs NFC North |
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08-12-17 | Titans -3 v. Jets | 3-7 | Loss | -105 | 47 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Head coach Mike Mularkey's smash-mouth running game worked wonders last season, thanks to the excellent blocking of OTs Taylor Lewan and Jack Conklin. RBs DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry will continue to grind behind a solid, young O-line. QB Marcus Mariota's quick release, accuracy and improving field-reading skills are promising, and Tennessee figures to limit his running after both of his pro seasons ended with leg injuries. Coordinator Dick LeBeau worked his magic in his first year with Tennessee, and the Titans were the 2nd-ranked run defense in 2016. Massive-but-quick DT Jurrell Casey is a playmaker up front, while the OLB combo of Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan combined for 19.5 sacks. The secondary was a major weakness last season, so the Titans drafted CB Adoree' Jackson in the first round after signing CB Logan Ryan and S Johnathan Cyprien. Whether you call it "rebuilding" or "tanking," the Jets are not setup to succeed on offense this year. QB Josh McCown is a placeholder with an injury history, and QBs Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg are far from ready to contribute. The receiving group is a who's-who of players better suited for punt-gunner duties. Tennessee is 5-1 SUATS Saturdays during the preseason |
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08-11-17 | Bucs +2 v. Bengals | 12-23 | Loss | -106 | 4 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bucs are 5-0 SU and 4-0-1 ATS in preseason in this series while the Bengals are 3-11 SUATS in the preseason vs the NFC South, including 1-5 SUATS at home. To finish it off the Bucs are a stellar 11-4 SU and 12-3 ATS in their last 15 preseason away games against AFC opponents. |
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08-11-17 | Steelers v. Giants -3.5 | 20-12 | Loss | -105 | 46 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Mike Tomlin approached the preseason opening his career 19-6 SU and 14-10-1 ATS the first five seasons. Since then he seems to have lost interest as evident by his 6-15 SU and 4-16-1 ATS mark in NFLX games since 2012, Compounding the issue is the fact the Steelers beat Big Blue by 10 points during the regular season last year. The Steelers’ 0-6 SU and 0-5-1 ATS log in preseason openers of late cements it. |
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08-10-17 | Eagles +1 v. Packers | 9-24 | Loss | -110 | 48 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Following a 4-0 SUATS preseason, Philadelphia opened the 2016 campaign on a 3-0 SUATS win skein when the bye week arrived. It all went south thereafter when the Eagles dropped 9 of their next 10 games – including a 14-point home loss to the Packers – before closing out with a pair of season-ending wins and covers. Tonight the Eagles take on an opponent they are 3-0 SUATS against in exhibition games, and a foe in Green Bay that is 1-3 SUATS as a home favorite in season openers. In addition, Philadelphia is 4-1 SUATS in preseason road openers the last five years. |
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08-09-17 | Texans +1 v. Panthers | 17-27 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Houston's roster may be just a QB away from title contention. Rookie QB Deshaun Watson will be the starter before long, but is severely lacking experience in a pro-style offense. Stud WR DeAndre Hopkins never built a rapport with Brock Osweiler last season, and second-year WRs Will Fuller and Braxton Miller should have increased roles in 2017. RB Lamar Miller would benefit from a quality passing game to keep defenses honest. The world received further proof of how astoundingly overrated DL J.J. Watt is, as the Texans gave up the fewest yards in the NFL despite Watt having been limited to one solo tackle over three September games before being placed on injured reserve. Their defensive front is stocked with pass-rushing talent, DE Jadeveon Clowney and LB Whitney Mercilus among them, and opponents have not yet found a solution to their blitzing schemes. |
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06-12-17 | Cavs +9 v. Warriors | 120-129 | Push | 0 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Cleveland Cavaliers avoided the sweep and aim to remain alive again today when they visit the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Cavaliers rolled to an impressive 137-116 victory in Game 4 when they drained a Finals' record 24 3-pointers and badly outplayed Golden State. Cleveland exposed the Warriors' defense with Finals' records for first-quarter points (49) and halftime points (86) and received a sensational offensive performance from point guard Kyrie Irving. Golden State blew a 3-1 series lead while losing to the Cavaliers in last season's Finals but continue to say it is a different team - one that won its first 15 postseason games prior to being spanked on Friday. |
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06-01-17 | Cavs +7 v. Warriors | 91-113 | Loss | -101 | 6 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Small forward LeBron James averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8.9 assists in last season's Finals and has been superb this postseason with averages of 32.5 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Point guard Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.5 points this postseason while Love is contributing 17.2 points and 10.4 rebounds. The Cavaliers will be hoping that swingman Kyle Korver (6.4 postseason average) and guards J.R. Smith (6.6) and Iman Shumpert (4.7) step up their performances in the series. Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games playing on 3 or more days rest. |
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05-28-17 | Orioles v. Astros -1.5 | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 14 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units McCullers enters with a 22-inning scoreless streak as he has kept his opponents off the board in three straight starts - all victories - and has not allowed an earned run in 27 frames spanning five outings. The 23-year-old Floridian has yet to lose this month, going 3-0 with 29 strikeouts in the aforementioned five turns. McCullers won each of his previous two career starts against Baltimore, yielding two runs and five hits while striking out 21 in 14 innings. |
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05-21-17 | Celtics v. Cavs -16.5 | 111-108 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Cleveland Cavaliers steamrolled their way to consecutive victories in Boston and look to take a 3-0 series lead when they host the Celtics in today's Eastern Conference finals' matchup. Cleveland dominated play in the opening two games and annihilated the Celtics 130-86 in Friday's Game 2 and Boston also will be without point guard Isaiah Thomas (hip) for the rest of the postseason. The second-seeded Cavaliers are 10-0 this postseason and tied the NBA record of 13 straight playoff wins (set by the 1988-89 Los Angeles Lakers) |
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05-21-17 | Senators +1.5 v. Penguins | 0-7 | Loss | -180 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Ottawa Senators used a blistering-hot start to put the Pittsburgh Penguins on their heels in Game 3, only to sputter out of the blocks in the following contest and see the visitors even the Eastern Conference final at two victories apiece. Coach Guy Boucher's charges look for a better start out of the gate this afternoon as the series shifts to PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh for Game 5. Ottawa goaltender Craig Anderson, who yielded three goals on Friday for the first time since Game 5 of the second-round series versus the New York Rangers, has better statistics in the playoffs on the road (2.02 goals-against average, .927 save percentage) than at home. |
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05-17-17 | Cavs v. Celtics +5 | 117-104 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Thomas has carried Boston through most of the playoffs in an inspiring manner considering the tragic death of his sister to go along with numerous minor bumps and bruises. Despite the hardships, Thomas is averaging 25.4 points in the postseason - he had 29 points, 12 assists and just two turnovers in the Game 7 win over the Wizards - and has four 30-point outings. In addition the Celtics are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win, 7-1 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game, 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win, and 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall. |
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05-16-17 | Spurs +13.5 v. Warriors | 100-136 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Spurs led by as much as 25 points and were up 23 when Leonard landed on Golden State center Zaza Pachulia's foot after attempting a jump shot with 7:53 left in the third quarter, forcing him out of the game for good. The Warriors immediately went on an 18-0 run and outscored San Antonio 58-33 after Leonard's exit en route to a 113-111 triumph. The Spurs can look to recent history when starting a game without Leonard after crushing the Houston Rockets 114-75 with the star on the bench in the clinching game of the conference semifinals. |
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05-15-17 | Wizards v. Celtics -5 | 105-115 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The home team is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings, the favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. While the Wizards are 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings, and 0-8 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Boston. Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall buried a 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left in Game 6 to give his team a one-point lead and Kelly Oubre Jr. used Washington's foul to give with 2.7 seconds remaining, according to the NBA's Last Two Minute report, but Boston only got 1.7 seconds left on its final chance as Isaiah Thomas heaved up a 3-point attempt that missed the mark. The Wizards' win not only kept them alive but kept the home team undefeated in the 10 games the teams have played against each other going back to the regular season. |
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05-14-17 | Spurs +9.5 v. Warriors | 111-113 | Win | 100 | 4 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Leonard's absence in Thursday's 114-75 win at Houston allowed power forward LaMarcus Aldridge to take on a more prominent role, and he responded with 34 points and 12 rebounds in his best performance of the postseason. Aldridge, who averaged 21.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in two games against Golden State during the regular season, is averaging 16.8 points and eight boards in the postseason. |
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05-13-17 | Senators v. Penguins -1.5 | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units While the Senators are making their first trip to the conference finals since 2007 and third in franchise history, the Penguins are bidding to become THE first team since the Detroit Red Wings in 1997-98 to repeat as champions. Pittsburgh brushed off Columbus in five games before outlasting Presidents' Trophy-winning Washington in seven, with Evgeni Malkin (NHL-leading 18 points) and rookie Jake Guentzel (league-best nine goals) paving the way. |
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05-13-17 | Phillies v. Nationals -1.5 | 4-6 | Win | 115 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Pivetta was a fourth-round draft pick of Washington in 2013 and will get a second crack at the organization as he prepares to make his third career start. The 24-year-old Canadian was tagged for four runs on nine hits over five innings on May 5 versus the Nationals, serving up three solo homers. Washington's bullpen cost Roark a victory last time out after he permitted two runs (zero earned) on only two hits over six innings on Sunday. Roark also did not factor in the decision against Philadelphia on April 15 despite working a season-high seven innings and yielding two runs on four hits. |
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05-12-17 | Celtics +5 v. Wizards | 91-92 | Win | 100 | 5 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Boston Celtics are on the verge of advancing to the Eastern Conference finals but still have yet to prove they can win on the road in the semifinals. The Celtics will go for their first road win of the series and the clinching victory when they visit the Washington Wizards for Game 6. Boston used Washington's defensive focus on All-Star Isaiah Thomas to its advantage in the 123-101 win on Wednesday as the 5-9 guard showed off his abilities as a screen-setter and passer to keep the Wizards off balance. |
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05-11-17 | Spurs +6.5 v. Rockets | 114-75 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Harden is averaging 27.4 points and 10.2 assists for third-seeded Houston but was just 4-of-15 from 3-point range in Game 5 and is shooting just 32.1 percent from beyond the arc in the series. With veteran center Nene (groin) done for the postseason, the Rockets only used seven players, with 3-point bomber Ryan Anderson seeing action in the interior to help compensate for the loss. |
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05-10-17 | Wizards +4.5 v. Celtics | 101-123 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The momentum has clearly shifted in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and the Washington Wizards now look like the team to beat after a pair of convincing home wins evened the series. The fourth-seeded Wizards still need to earn a win on the road to have a chance of taking the series and will try to keep the thrust in their favor when they visit the top-seeded Boston Celtics for Game 5 today. Washington took Games 3 and 4 by a combined 46 points and used a 26-0 run in the third quarter of Sunday's Game 4 to go from trailing to blowing out Boston for the second straight game |
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05-09-17 | Rockets v. Spurs -5 | 107-110 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The San Antonio Spurs have seen the Houston Rockets turn the Western Conference semifinals into a best-of-3 series and they are feeling the urgency heading into today's Game 5. Host San Antonio will need to ratchet up the intensity after Houston operated at will while evening the series at two wins apiece on Sunday night. Houston suffered a huge blow in Game 4 as backup center Nene suffered a torn left groin - officially termed a torn adductor - and will miss the rest of the playoffs. Nene and starter Clint Capela were giving Houston solid production in the middle and the Rockets will be forced to use power forwards Montrezl Harrell and Ryan Anderson at center -- the latter being more of an outside shooter than an interior player. |
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05-07-17 | Celtics +4.5 v. Wizards | 102-121 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Washington Wizards emphatically announced they are still in the series with a blowout win in Game 3, but the emotion is threatening to do the team some harm. The Wizards will try to keep the intensity without the technicals and even the series when they host the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals today. Washington breezed to a 116-89 win in a Game 3 that featured eight technical fouls, three ejections and one flagrant foul that came when Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. reacted to a hard screen by Boston's Kelly Olynyk by running and shoving him to the ground, causing Oubre to be suspended for Game 4. The Celtics overcame big early deficits to win each of the first two games of the series but never recovered after a 22-0 run led to Washington taking a 39-17 lead after the first quarter of Game 3. |
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05-06-17 | Warriors -6 v. Jazz | 102-91 | Win | 100 | 7 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The lack of nightlife on the road should keep the Golden State Warriors focused on Game 3 when they visit the Utah Jazz on Saturday. The top-seeded Warriors, who made comments prior to the series about wanting to face the Clippers instead of the Jazz in the second round due to the more varied nightlife options in Los Angeles, breezed to wins in the first two games at home over the fifth-seeded Jazz. The Warriors are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall, 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a straight up win, and 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. |
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05-05-17 | Spurs v. Rockets -4.5 | 103-92 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Harden hasn't played like an MVP candidate during the first two games and is averaging 16.5 points on 9-of-30 shooting. Harden did average 12 assists in the two contests but his overall numbers are a significant dropoff from the regular season, when he averaged 29.8 points, 11.8 assists and nine rebounds in four games against the Spurs. Forward Ryan Anderson tallied 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting in Game 2 and drained four 3-pointers in each of the first two games. |
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05-05-17 | Cavs v. Raptors +4.5 | 115-94 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Raptors coach Dwane Casey insists his squad isn't going to roll over from the 2-0 deficit and points to last season's Eastern Conference finals as evidence. Cleveland steamrolled Toronto in the first two games of last season's playoffs as well before the Raptors thrived in their home environment and won the next two contests before eventually succumbing in six games. |
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05-04-17 | Jazz v. Warriors -12 | 104-115 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 12 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Golden State Warriors controlled the flow in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals and look to take a 2-0 lead when they host the Utah Jazz today. The Warriors didn't look rusty in Monday's 106-94 victory, a contest in which they limited Utah star forward Gordon Hayward to 12 points. Top-seeded Golden State committed just seven turnovers while forcing 14 in the opener as it overcame a shoddy 7-of-29 performance from 3-point range to post the victory. |
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05-04-17 | Celtics +6 v. Wizards | 89-116 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Isaiah Thomas is persevering through personal tragedy and putting the Boston Celtics on his back in dedication to his late sister. Thomas will try to summon the energy once again, this time on the road, when the Celtics visit the Washington Wizards for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals today. Thomas' sister, Chyna, died on the eve of the playoffs and her 23rd birthday would have been on Tuesday, when Thomas scored 29 of his 53 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead Boston to a 129-119 win and a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. |
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05-03-17 | Rockets v. Spurs -5.5 | 96-121 | Win | 100 | 4 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Houston Rockets delivered a stunning beat down in the opener of their series with San Antonio and aim to take a 2-0 series lead when they visit the Spurs on Wednesday. Third-seeded Houston ripped open a 30-point halftime lead in the Western Conference semifinal contest and was never threatened during the 126-99 steamrolling of the second-seeded Spurs. The opening salvo from the Rockets included 22 3-point baskets and bolstered the club's already-high hopes of claiming the series from San Antonio. However, the Rockets are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. Western Conference. |
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05-03-17 | Raptors v. Cavs -7 | 103-125 | Win | 100 | 1 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to stumble in the postseason and aim for their sixth consecutive victory when they host the Toronto Raptors in Wednesday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The defending champion Cavaliers jumped on the third-seeded Raptors from the outset of the series opener and rolled to a 116-105 victory. Second-seeded Cleveland orchestrated a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the opening round and built a 12-point lead after one quarter while cruising past the Raptors on Monday. Cleveland knocked off the Raptors in last season's Eastern Conference finals when its four victories were by an average of 28.5 points |
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05-01-17 | Rockets v. Spurs -5.5 | 126-99 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units While Leonard carried the heaviest load for San Antonio in the first round, the team also enjoyed strong performances from some of its veterans. Manu Ginobili turned back the clock with 10 points in Game 5 while point guard Tony Parker averaged 16.3 points in the series and exploded for 27 in the Game 6 clincher. San Antonio, which led the NBA in 3-point percentage (39.1 percent) during the regular season, shot 41 percent in the first round. While the Rockets are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and 3-10 ATS in their last 13 vs. Western Conference. |
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05-01-17 | Raptors v. Cavs -6.5 | 105-116 | Win | 100 | 6 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Toronto Raptors took the Cleveland Cavaliers to the sixth game of the Eastern Conference finals last spring and get another crack at the defending champs one round earlier this spring. The second-seeded Cavaliers, who host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday, breezed to a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the first round while the third-seeded Raptors needed six to turn away the Milwaukee Bucks. Toronto is 1-11 in Game 1's in franchise history. |
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04-30-17 | A's v. Astros -1.5 | 2-7 | Win | 105 | 2 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Keuchel is hoping for a repeat performance after allowing one run and four hits over seven innings in a victory at Oakland on April 14. The 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner continued his path toward a second trophy on Tuesday, recording a complete-game victory at Cleveland despite giving up a season-high two runs. Keuchel, who has worked at least seven innings in all five of his turns this season, has a 2.67 ERA in 15 career appearances (13 starts) versus the Athletics. |
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04-28-17 | Celtics v. Bulls +3.5 | 105-83 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Butler took just two shots during Boston's decisive 20-4 run in the fourth quarter, prompting Hoiberg to insist that the team needs to get its All-Star the ball a bit more down the stretch. Some wondered if a nagging knee issue was the reason Butler lacked his usual aggressiveness but he downplayed questions about the knee and said he will be fine for Game 6. While Butler sagged in Game 5, Dwyane Wade had his best outing since returning from an elbow injury late in the regular season, finishing with 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. |
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04-28-17 | Wizards +3 v. Hawks | 115-99 | Win | 100 | 5 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Washington Wizards were the better team in the last two minutes of Game 5, earning themselves a chance to close out the series when they visit the Atlanta Hawks for Game 6 today. The Wizards admitted to a lack of focus in Games 3 and 4 at Atlanta, and the Hawks are hoping to take advantage again and extend the series. Washington, which would host a potential Game 7, used solid defense and questionable decision-making by the other team to keep the Hawks from scoring over the final 68 seconds to earn a 103-99 win on Wednesday in Game 5. Atlanta had its sense of urgency questioned after not fouling and letting time run off the clock in the final minute on Wednesday. |
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04-27-17 | Spurs v. Grizzlies +5.5 | 103-96 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Homecourt advantage held for each of the first five games of the series, and the Memphis Grizzlies are hoping to keep it that way for just one more game. The seventh-seeded Grizzlies attempt to avoid elimination in the first-round, Western Conference series when they host the No. 2 San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 today. The Spurs breezed to double-digit victories in each of their three home games but are 0-4 in as many games in Memphis including the regular season and dropped a 110-108 overtime heartbreaker the last time they visited in Game 4. |
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04-27-17 | Raptors +1 v. Bucks | 92-89 | Win | 100 | 4 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Toronto Raptors have discovered another solid scoring option to go along with stars DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, and with it they are on the verge of advancing in the playoffs. The Raptors will try to continue to ride the hot hand of Norman Powell when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks for a potential series-clinching Game 6 |
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04-26-17 | Twins +1.5 v. Rangers | 3-14 | Loss | -155 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Santiago continued his string of strong outings this season on Friday, recording his third straight quality start to emerge victorious in a 6-3 win over Detroit. The 29-year-old fanned six for the second start in a row to improve his season total to 17 strikeouts against just four walks. Texas starter, Hamels, owns a 1-1 mark and a 6.91 ERA in five career starts against Minnesota. |
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04-25-17 | A's v. Angels -1.5 | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Oakland Athletics attempt to shake off an embarrassing loss as they continue their stretch of 15 consecutive divisional contests today, when they visit the Los Angeles Angels for the opener of a three-game series. Oakland began its string against American League West rivals with three losses before reeling off five straight wins, but its streak was halted Sunday with an 11-1 setback against Seattle. The Athletics managed only five hits in the defeat but hope to regain the services of Rajai Davis, who posted back-to-back two-hit performances before missing three games with a hamstring injury. Los Angeles earned a split of its four-game set against Toronto by capturing a 2-1 decision on Monday. Mike Trout carries an eight-game hitting streak into Tuesday's series opener after recording his second triple of the year in the triumph over the Blue Jays. The Athletics and Angels are meeting for the second time this month after splitting a season-opening four-game set in Oakland. |
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04-24-17 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Giants | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Ryu 4-1 last five team starts in this park… Giants: Cain 2-8 last ten team starts in this series; and 5-15 last twenty overall team starts during April… With Ryu off a great spring in which he posted a 2.57 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP to go with 12 K’s and 1 BB, look for him to enter the win column for the first time this season here tonight. |
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04-24-17 | Twins v. Rangers -1.5 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Hughes has regressed since a solid start in his 2017 debut and he was reached for six runs (four earned) on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings last Tuesday against Cleveland. The 30-year-old has allowed three homers and three doubles over his last two starts. Texas starter, Perez boasted a 2.20 ERA through his first three starts. He yielded three runs in 11 1/3 innings over his first two home outings and has a quality 3.68 mark in 48 career appearances in Arlington. Current Twins hitters are a combined 6-for-34 with no extra-base hits and seven strikeouts against the 26-year-old Perez. |
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04-23-17 | Cavs v. Pacers +4 | 106-102 | Push | 0 | 2 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Cleveland also overcame the largest halftime deficit (25 points) to post its third straight win in the series and was led by forward LeBron James, who recorded 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. The Pacers were stunned after the 119-114 loss as they went from being on the verge of making it a series to basically being put in a difficult position to actually win the series. Cavaliers are 19-39-1 ATS in their last 59 vs. NBA Central, 2-6-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Indiana, and 3-10-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings. |
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04-22-17 | Warriors -6 v. Blazers | 119-113 | Push | 0 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Golden State Warriors made the decision to sit Kevin Durant with a minor calf injury in Game 2 and turned out to have no problem winning a playoff game without one of their All-Stars in an easy win. The Warriors will try to earn a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers today. Golden State got contributions up and down the roster in Game 2 and breezed to a 110-81 win, putting on a defensive clinic in the second half and holding the Trail Blazers to 12 points in the third quarter as it pulled away. |
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04-22-17 | Indians -1.5 v. White Sox | 7-0 | Win | 100 | 5 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Pelfrey posted an 0-2 mark with a 7.50 ERA in two starts with the Knights after signing a minor-league deal on the heels of being released by Detroit in spring training. Carlos Santana is 6-for-18 (.333) in his career versus Pelfrey, who owns a 65-91 mark with a 4.57 ERA since making his major-league debut for the New York Mets in July 2006. |
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04-20-17 | Angels v. Astros -1.5 | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 1 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Shoemaker is looking for his first win and will attempt to complete six innings for the first time on the young season after failing to factor in the decision in each of his first three turns. The Michigan native was bailed out by his offense after a tough start against Seattle on April 9 but rebounded to strike out seven and allow two runs in 5 1/3 innings at Kansas City on Saturday. Shoemaker had a hard time getting support in four starts versus Houston last season, posting a 1-2 record despite posting a 2.22 ERA. McCullers turned in two straight quality starts to begin the campaign but fell off at Oakland on Friday, when he was reached for five runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings. The Florida native is racking up strikeouts with 23 in 17 1/3 innings while issuing only three walks. McCullers is 2-1 with a 2.09 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 38 2/3 career frames against the Angels. |
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04-18-17 | Jazz +9 v. Clippers | 91-99 | Win | 100 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Utah Jazz rode an emotional roller coaster in the opening game of the playoffs but they finished it on a high note and can seize control of their Western Conference first-round series when they take on the host Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 today. Veteran reserve Joe Johnson's buzzer-beater lifted the Jazz to a 97-95 victory in the opener of the best-of-seven set as the squad overcame a difficult injury. Forward Derrick Favors was summoned off the bench when Gobert was hurt and he - along with Johnson - should see an uptick in minutes with the team's big man sidelined. Favors finished with 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting in 32 minutes while Johnson was the team's top scorer with 21 points on 9-of-14. It will take a committee approach on the boards without Gobert - who was fourth in the NBA in rebounding (12.8) during the regular season - and All-Star forward Gordon Hayward did his part with 10 rebounds in Game 1, his best single-game total since Dec. 21. |
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04-18-17 | Bulls v. Celtics -7 | 111-97 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The home team is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings while the favorite is 7-2 ATS the last 9 meetings. In addition, the Bulls are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Boston. |
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04-18-17 | Nationals v. Braves +1.5 | 3-1 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Braves have won five in a row after a 2-6 start to the season, capping a four-game sweep of San Diego with Dansby Swanson’s walk-off single in Monday’s 5-4 victory to improve to 4-0 at their new home, SunTrust Park. Freddie Freeman finished 4-for-4 with two homers and three RBIs on Monday and is hitting .400 on the season. Atlanta hopes to activate left fielder Matt Kemp (right hamstring strain) from the disabled list during the series, while catcher Tyler Flowers is day-to-day with a right hamstring strain. |
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04-18-17 | Bucks +7.5 v. Raptors | 100-106 | Win | 100 | 6 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Milwaukee Bucks delivered a series-opening salvo and take a swing at a second straight road breakthrough when they visit the Toronto Raptors in Tuesday's Eastern Conference first-round matchup. The Bucks didn't look like a team that lost 13 of their past 15 regular-season games to the Raptors when it carried play and produced a 97-83 victory in the opener. |
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04-17-17 | Grizzlies +11 v. Spurs | 82-96 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The biggest thing the Spurs did to disrupt Memphis was getting point guard Mike Conley out of his rhythm, and the team leader managed just 13 points on 5-of-14 shooting. The bright spot offensively was center Marc Gasol, who scored 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting while outplaying older brother Pau, who managed six points off the Spurs' bench. On the plus side the Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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04-16-17 | Thunder v. Rockets -7 | 87-118 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Rockets won three of the four regular-season meetings. Harden finished second in scoring (29.1), led the NBA in assists (11.2) and averaged 8.1 rebounds during the regular season and he is eager to compete with the tenacious Westbrook. Houston set an NBA record with 1,181 3-point baskets -- an average of 14.4 per game -- with Harden (262), backup shooting guard Eric Gordon (246) and forward Ryan Anderson (205) all over 200 and forward Trevor Ariza (190) not far off the pace. |
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04-16-17 | Bulls v. Celtics -6.5 | 106-102 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Celtics are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central. While the Home team is 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings, the favorite is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings, and the Bulls are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Boston. |
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04-16-17 | Blazers +14.5 v. Warriors | 109-121 | Win | 100 | 4 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Portland star point guard Damian Lillard averaged 29.4 points while leading the team to a 16-5 record over a 21-game span that vaulted the Trail Blazers past the Denver Nuggets and allowed them the clinch the No. 8 spot after game 80 of the regular season. The Trail Blazers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game, and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. |
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04-16-17 | Hawks +6 v. Wizards | 107-114 | Loss | -115 | 2 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Washington Wizards had a chance to finish as high as first in the Eastern Conference but dropped five of eight down the stretch and ended up No. 4 while earning the franchise's first division title since 1978-79. The Wizards will begin their playoff run today by hosting the team that finished directly behind them in the Southeast Division, the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta won four straight in impressive fashion before falling in the regular-season finale while resting most of the its key players. The last time the full squad took the floor it put together one of its biggest wins of the campaign, a 103-76 drubbing of the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Center Dwight Howard, who will be playing in his 90th career playoff game on Tuesday, recorded a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds in the win and enters the postseason averaging a double-double at 13.5 points and 12.7 boards. |
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04-15-17 | Jazz v. Clippers -5.5 | 97-95 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Los Angeles Clippers have plenty of momentum and loads of motivation for a long playoff run as they enter a best-of-seven first-round matchup with the Utah Jazz, beginning with Game 1 on Saturday night at the Staples Center. The fourth-seeded Clippers enter the postseason with an NBA-high seven straight wins, which helped them stave off the Jazz for home-court advantage in the first round, and have won 11 of 13 overall. The Clippers won three of four meetings this season, holding the Jazz to an average of 80.7 points in those three victories, and have claimed 18 of the last 20 encounters overall. |
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04-15-17 | Bucks +7 v. Raptors | 97-83 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units All-Star small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be expected to carry Milwaukee after becoming the fifth player in NBA history to lead his team in scoring (22.9), rebounding (8.8), assists (5.4), blocked shots (1.9) and steals (1.6) in the same season. The 22-year-old Antetokounmpo averaged 24.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and seven assists in four games against Toronto this season and feels his club's strong second half is a good sign in terms of performing better than the first-round exit against the Chicago Bulls two seasons ago. |
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04-15-17 | Pacers +9 v. Cavs | 108-109 | Win | 100 | 4 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The defending-champion Cleveland Cavaliers remain the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference despite stumbling since the All-Star break and dropping down to the No. 2 seed. The Cavaliers will begin their title defense by hosting the seventh-seeded Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the first round today. Cleveland dropped four in a row closing out the regular season to fall behind the Boston Celtics in the standings. The Pacers went over two months without securing consecutive wins until they had their backs up against the wall down the stretch, and they responded by closing the season with five straight victories to clinch a playoff spot. |
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04-14-17 | Angels v. Royals -1.5 | Top | 1-7 | Win | 150 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Units After going 7-0 with a 3.57 ERA in 22 appearances (15 starts) at Kauffman Stadium in 2016, Duffy draws his first assignment of the new season at home after holding Houston to two runs in seven frames en route to a win on Saturday. It was a solid follow-up performance for the California native, who allowed one run and struck out eight over six innings in a no-decision on Opening Day at Minnesota. |
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04-14-17 | Tigers v. Indians -1.5 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 9 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Units Norris was held out of the decision in his season debut after yielding three runs, seven hits and three walks with a pair of strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in a 7-5 loss to Boston last Sunday. Cleveland starter Alex Avila is 6-for-16 with a homer against Bauer, who was 2-1 versus Detroit in 2016. |
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04-12-17 | Brewers v. Blue Jays -1.5 | 2-0 | Loss | -115 | 2 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Milwaukee starts Chase Anderson who is horrible against right-handed batters. His past three seasons he has a .231 BAA and .708 OPS against LHB but against RHB he has a .299 BAA and .845 OPS. Yet his overall numbers are decent (4.26 ERA / .784 OPS) because he has only faced 55.6% RHB during that time compared to 44.4% LHB. Last season he had a .203 BAA and .664 OPS against LHB but a .313 BAA and .935 OPS against RHB. He looked good in the first start of the season allowing just 3 hits (1 homerun) and 2 walks while striking out four batters through six innings - but you probably guessed that homerun (the only run he gave up) was to a RHB. Well, today he'll be facing NINE right handed batters in a homerun friendly ballpark. |
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04-11-17 | Suns v. Kings -3.5 | 104-129 | Win | 100 | 13 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both of these teams have been in “wait till next year” mode for a while, but both have also been covering numbers down the stretch. Phoenix is 4-2-1 vs. the points in its last 7, including a pair of SU wins against OKC and Dallas in its last two outings. Sacramento has covered 6 of its last 9, but the Suns are just 1-13 SU in their last 14 road games (4-9 vs. the points L13 of those). Interestingly, the visitor won first 3 meetings this season. But unsure what type of effort the Suns will muster in this season finale, which could clinch last in the West in their “battle” to out-tank the Lakers. Phoenix G Devin Booker is shooting just 39% in his last 5 games, and G Eric Bledsoe, a key contributor in previous games vs. the Kings, isn’t available this time around. |
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04-11-17 | Padres +1.5 v. Rockies | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 2 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Weaver made his debut for San Diego on Thursday after spending the first 11 years of his career with the Los Angeles Angels and surrendered four runs on five hits - two homers - and three walks over five innings of a road loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 34-year-old Californian has faced only three members of Colorado's current roster, who are a collective 2-for-11 against him. Weaver settled for a no-decision in his only career start against the Rockies despite allowing just two runs and striking out 11 in seven frames. Colorado starter Senzatela, struggled to an 0-4 record and 4.61 ERA as opponents batted .330 against him in eight appearances - five starts - during spring training. |
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04-11-17 | Nuggets v. Mavs | 109-91 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Denver was eliminated from the playoffs by OKC on Sunday, and the Nuggets will likely be without PG Jameer Nelson and PF Kenneth Faried in their last two games. Dallas will be without G Seth Curry, but top scorer SF Harrison Barnes (19.2 ppg) should be available for the Mavs after resting on Sunday. The home team won and covered first 3 this season, but might defer to the Nuggets’ 8-2 spread mark in their last 10 road games. Denver C Nikola Jokic and G Gary Harris have combined for 44.3 ppg against Dallas this season, and PG Emmanuel Mudiay has scored 18 ppg against the Mavs. Dallas has lost 5 of last 6 SU at home. Don’t think the presence of ex Cowboy QB Tony Romo in uniform on the bench for the Mavs will help snap that streak!. |
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04-11-17 | Thunder +4.5 v. Wolves | 100-98 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Thunder PG Russell Westbrook is already headed for a showdown against fellow MVP candidate James Harden and the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, so wouldn’t be surprised to see OKC take its foot off the gas in these final games. One guy who hasn’t taken his foot off the gas is Minnesota C Karl-Anthony Towns, who has averaged 28.5 ppg and 13 rpg while shooting 59.7% since the All-Star break. The Timberwolves are also getting 29 ppg from F Andrew Wiggins and 17 ppg from PG Ricky Rubio over their last 10 outings. Still, have to be impressed with OKC’s 27-18 spread mark after a SU win, and Timberwolves are only 20-20 SU at home. |
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04-11-17 | Brewers v. Blue Jays -1.5 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 1 h 22 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day The Blue Jays are 16-5 in their last 21 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record, 20-7 in their last 27 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter, and 17-8 in their last 25 interleague home games. |
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04-10-17 | Jazz v. Warriors -8.5 | 105-99 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Golden State appeared to be streaking into the playoffs on a roll last week, riding an 11-game win streak, failing to cover just 1 of its last 10 prior to hosting Minny Tuesday. Utah has lacked the firepower to compete with the Warriors in recent seasons, as the Jazz are just 1-13 SU in the series since the 2013-14 season, including 6 straight spread losses at Oracle Arena. Expect an honest effort from Golden State in most games, as HC Steve Kerr wants to be sure the team remains a well-oiled machine with the return of F Kevin Durant |
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04-10-17 | Wizards +1.5 v. Pistons | 105-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Detroit’s fall from grace has been remarkable, as the Pistons were 33-33 and entrenched in the playoff picture after beating up on the Knicks March 11. That seems a long time ago to beleaguered HC Stan Van Gundy after his team lost 9 of its last 11. A week ago, the Pistons found themselves in a position requiring them to climb over 3 teams and make up 3 games in order to make the playoffs (and do it without PG Reggie Williams). Washington has a major backourt edge, with John Wall and Bradley Beal scoring in bunches, and the Wizards have covered 5 of the last 6 meetings with the Pistons. |
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04-10-17 | Cardinals v. Nationals -1.5 | Top | 6-14 | Win | 166 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day The Cardinals have lost their first two series of the season, dropping two of three at home to both the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati. St. Louis was shut out twice by the Reds, including an 8-0 drubbing in Sunday’s series finale. No one in the Cardinals’ starting lineup ended the game with a batting average over .300, and the club has recorded just 11 extra-base hits through six games. Washington starter, Roark was excellent in his season debut, limiting Miami to two runs and three hits over six innings with six strikeouts. The 30-year-old retired 13 of the last 14 batters he faced and gave up just one extra-base hit. |
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04-10-17 | Pacers v. 76ers +8 | 120-111 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Indiana is 11-2 SU in its last 13 against Philadelphia, and the Pacers need every victory down the stretch if they hope to snatch a playoff slot from Miami, Chicago or Atlanta (4 games separated 6 teams vying for 3 playoff spots a week ago). In most recent meeting, a revenge game for Indy played March 26, the Sixer starters made just 18 of 49 shots. Still, considering the Pacers’ 14-24 spread mark on the road and the Sixers 25-9 résumé as a home dog, I am not laying any points with Indy. |
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04-09-17 | Mavs +1.5 v. Suns | 111-124 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Road team won and covered first three meetings, and Dallas has won and covered last two trips to the Talking Stick Resort Arena. Still, must note the Suns have been a feisty home dog (15-9 vs. the spread first 24 chances) and the Mavs have some key players iffy due to injuries (G Seth Curry and vet PF Dirk Nowitzki). Sun G Devin Booker has scored 35 ppg in his last 6 (thanks in no small part to his dropping 70 on the Celtics), but he and his teammates aren’t spending much effort on the stop end (allowing 118 ppg L10 through April 4). However, the Mavericks 28-13 ATS in this series with a win percentage of less than .420. While the Suns are 1-13 SU and 5-8-1 ATS last fourteen overall games, and 3-10 ATS as a favorite this season and 3-8 ATS following a win versus foes off a loss this season. The Mavs looking to avenge home loss suffered to the Suns in their last meeting a month ago. |
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04-09-17 | Thunder +4.5 v. Nuggets | 106-105 | Win | 100 | 18 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units OKC won and covered the first two meetings with Denver this season, and these teams will face each other again in the regular-season finale on Wednesday. Those victories pushed the Thunder mark in the series to 10-1 SU and 9-2 vs. the pointspread vs. the Nuggets since March of 2014. OKC Gs Russell Westbrook (34 ppg vs. the Nuggets) and Victor Oladipo (21 ppg) have provided the scoring this season. Both teams are motivated, but prefer to shade the Thunder’s series dominance. |
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04-08-17 | Jazz v. Blazers +1 | 86-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Portland has had a similar season to last year, when the Blazers got off to a poor start (15-24 SU) and then finished strong to grab a playoff spot. Portland was 24-35 before going on a 14-3 SU rampage starting on March 2. Blazer Gs Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum combined for 52 ppg in March, with McCollum shooting 47% from beyond the arc. Utah is likely locked into a first-round 4 or 5 finish with home floor the only unknown. The Jazz, who have some injuries and played last night at home against Minnesota, are only 2-6 vs. the points this season on the road when unrested. |
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04-08-17 | Pacers -4.5 v. Magic | 127-112 | Win | 100 | 6 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Indiana is 18-3 SU over the last few seasons against Orlando, covering 10 of the last 11 in this one-sided series. The Pacers had lost 6 of their last 7 SU overall through Monday to fall out of playoff position, so every game will be a “must-win” down the stretch for Nate McMillan’s Pacers. Orlando has shown few signs of life since early February, as the Magic were only 7-17 SU and 8-16 vs. the points from Feb. 2-April 3. Pacer F Paul George has scored 29 ppg and shot 49% in his last 10 through Monday, and the Magic’s poor play at home (12-25-1 vs. number prior to hosting Brooklyn Thursday) are solid reasons to shade visitor. |
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04-07-17 | Indians v. Diamondbacks +1.5 | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Miller is eager to turn the page following a dismal first season with the Diamondbacks that included 42 walks in 101 innings and a brief demotion to Triple-A Reno. The 26-year-old displayed increased velocity during the spring and recorded 22 strikeouts in five starts covering 15 1/3 frames. Tomlin made four starts during spring training, compiling a 5.50 ERA over 18 innings. |
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04-07-17 | Wolves +11 v. Jazz | 113-120 | Win | 100 | 3 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Streaky Minnesota has dropped 7 of its last 9 SU and 8 of 9 vs. the number prior to hosting Portland in a makeup game on Monday. While the Timberwolves are out of the playoff picture, Utah is in a battle for the home-court edge in an impending first-round matchup with the Clippers. Jazz PG George Hill (groin; missed 3 straight through April 3) joined PF Derrick Favors (out since March 6) on the injury list. Still, F Gordon Hayward and C Rudy Gobert have combined for 37 ppg and 19 rpg since the All Star break, while Utah continues to play some of the best defense in the league (96 ppg L10 through April 3). Jazz will remember dropping a 107-80 decision in Salt Lake City in most recent series meeting played March 1. T-wolf C Karl-Anthony Towns (21 pts., 15 rebs.) and F Andrew Wiggins (20 pts.) led the way. Hayward has made just 38% vs. Minny this season. Looks like both Favors and Hill are still out, so I am taking the points. |
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04-07-17 | Hawks +14 v. Cavs | Top | 114-100 | Win | 100 | 2 h 2 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day Strange split of series this season with road team winning each of first two, most recently a wild 135-130 Cleveland win at Philips Arena on March 3 that was an early warning sign of Cleveland’s ongoing post-All-Star break defensive woes. Maybe some relief is on the way for Cavs, as J.R. Smith (14-for-25 from 3-point range over the last three games entering the week) finally finding his rhythm, so there’s a little less pressure on the Cavs’ shoddy defense. But LeBron played a season-high 52 minutes in Game 76 on Sunday (a double-OT win over Indiana), and the defense couldn’t stop a fairly simple pin-down action from freeing up Paul George (causing some serious friction between James and Tristan Thompson) that could have won the game for Pacers. A lot of points to cover especially since Boston lost again last night to these same Hawks. |
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04-06-17 | Wolves v. Blazers -6 | Top | 98-105 | Win | 100 | 12 h 53 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day Quick turnaround from make up game on Monday at Target Center, when Minnesota snapped the Blazers’ winning streak thanks to Blazer C Karl-Anthony Towns’ 34 pts. and 12 boards. Revenge is in the air, as recent trajectories of these sides have been time zones apart. Portland took a 14-3 SU mark its last 17 into the week to move into the final spot in the West playoff race, while sagging T-wolves were just 3-7 SU and vs. spread last 10 after Monday’s victory. And while Blazers still in playoff drive, Minny resorting to experimentation, as Tom Thibodeau has been playing both of his PGs, Ricky Rubio and Kris Dunn, at the same time in the past week, with mixed results. Meanwhile, let’s note Minnesota has officially become the NBA version of the Buffalo Bills, with its playoff drought now reaching 13 seasons (since Kevin Garnett led the T-wolves to the West finals vs. the Shaq-Kobe Lakers in 2004...where did the years go?), the second-longest in NBA history |
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04-06-17 | Wizards -5 v. Knicks | 106-103 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Entering the week, Washington had slumped a bit, with three straight losses at the end of a western road trip dropping them to the 4 line in the East playoff standings. Wiz out on road again tonight, but host Knicks haven’t offered much resistance in three previous meetings, losing them all, with Washington series win and cover streak now at five dating to last season. Not even sure who might be on the floor for New York; we know Derrick Rose (injured) and Joakim Noah (suspension) won’t be available, and not sure about Carmelo Anthony, nursing a sore back entering the week. Still a chance for Washington to move up to the third seed in East playoffs, while Knicks’ only motivation is to get done with the season. |
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04-06-17 | Nets +2.5 v. Magic | 107-115 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Quick turnaround from Saturday at Barclays Center, when Brooklyn won 121-111, as Brook Lopez dominated with 30 points and Trevor Booker added 23 for hosts. The Magic’s bench issues continued in that loss, when their starting lineup was a plus-10, but they were outscored by 20 points in 26 minutes with at least one reserve on the floor. That result was just one example of the improved recent play of Nets, who took a 12-4 spread mark their last 16 into Tuesday vs. the Sixers, plus a 7-6 SU mark their last 13. Not to mention a better SU mark in March than the Cavs! All not too shabby for an embattled outfit that won SU just once from Dec. 28 thru the end of February. Meanwhile, Orlando playing no defense in the 4-game SU losing streak it took into the week, conceding a whopping 121 ppg in those losses. |
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04-06-17 | Bucks +4.5 v. Pacers | 89-104 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This series has been about as one-sided this season as Joe Frazier’s 1st-round KO of Dave Zyglewicz in Houston back in 1969, with Milwaukee romping to easy wins and covers in first three meetings. Indiana not closer than 14 in any of those, when Bucks blistered the nets for a combined 36 triples in the three games, and near 50% shooting beyond the arc. Check standings, as Milwaukee might have clinched a playoff berth earlier in week. But if Bucks haven’t, they’ve shown more lately than Pacers, whose recent 1-6 stretch, in which they allowed 114 points per 100 possessions, took Paul George & Co. from sixth place to ninth in the East playoff queue. And don’t forget this season’s one-sided series trends. |
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04-05-17 | Warriors -7.5 v. Suns | 120-111 | Win | 100 | 12 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The scoreline here solely depends upon Golden State’s focus. Not sure Warriors are going to be especially motivated against a team they destroyed 138-109 in last meeting way back on Dec. 3. But counting upon Golden State losing focus is a flimsy argument to support the Suns, who have done a good job of tanking the past few weeks and who take a 12-game losing streak into tonight’s game at the Talking Stick Arena. Even with Marquesse Chriss shooting better and Devin Booker scoring 70 points in a recent loss at Boston, the Suns rank 28th offensively over that12- game losing streak that has put them even with the Lakers (in the win column) for the second-best lottery odds. So unless Warriors (on 11-0 SU run into last night vs. T-wolves) simply don’t show up, hard-pressed to take Phoenix. |
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04-05-17 | Thunder +2 v. Grizzlies | 103-100 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After getting lambasted by Memphis by 34 back on Dec. 29 when Russell Westbrook was “held” to 21 points, Ok City has won and covered twice without much problem vs. Griz, with Westbrook notching a pair of triple-doubles and scoring 31 ppg in those successes. Granted, Memphis has some motivation here, as Griz still in a position to leapfrog Thunder into the 6th playoff seed in West (and likely avoid another matchup vs. Spurs, which would be their fourth meeting in the playoffs since 2010-11 season!). But right now not willing to trust David Fizdale’s crew, especially with Marc Gasol (foot) missing the last five games into this week, and the Memphis machine really grinding to a halt when Mike Conley goes to the bench (Griz outscored by 25 in the 55 minutes Conley has been on the bench since Gasol’s injury). Griz looking fragile minus Gasol in recent road losses to lowly Kings and Lakers. |
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04-05-17 | Raptors +1 v. Pistons | 105-102 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Recent 2-9 SU skid has put Detroit on the brink of playoff elimination. The early stages of that slump included an 87-75 home loss to Toronto on St. Patrick’s Day when Pistons could only shoot 34.9% from the floor and wasted a 22-rebound effort from Andre Drummond (partly because Drummond scored only 8 points and, as is his bent, missed all four of his FT attempts). Looking for another reason why Detroit is slumping? Since the All Star break, the Pistons have been outscored by an amazing 36 points per 100 possessions in the first six minutes of the first quarter, as none of their various starting lineups has worked. No wonder Stan Van Gundy is looking like a condemned man in recent weeks. |
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04-05-17 | Heat v. Hornets -1.5 | 112-99 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It’s fair to ask if Miami’s great uptick might be over, as Heat couldn’t take advantage of a pair of games last week vs.Knicks (who won at AA Arena) and lost again at home on Sunday vs. Denver. Which has left Heat clinging by its fingernails to the East’s last playoff spot entering the week. Recent Miami downturn might be more than a blip, as it has also coincided with absence of Dion Waiters (ankle), whose return date is still unknown. Meanwhile, Charlotte making a late run at a playoff spot in East by winning 7 of last 9 SU prior to last night vs. Wizards. Hornets have scored 114.5 points per 100 possessions over that 9-game ascent, the second best offensive stretch they’ve had in four years under HC Steve Clifford. Kemba Walker (24.2 ppg that stretch) has led the way, but bench contributions from Frank Kaminsky and Marco Belinelli have been critical, and Jeremy Lamb provided a big lift on Sunday vs. his former employer Ok City. |
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04-05-17 | Marlins +1.5 v. Nationals | 4-6 | Loss | -150 | 2 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Straily set a career high in victories last season but gave up a National League-worst 31 homers, 18 coming on the road away from the cozy confines of Cincinnati. He settled in after a shaky first half, going 10-2 with a 3.10 ERA in 15 starts after the All-Star break. Straily, posted a 3.21 ERA but did not get a decision in two starts last season against the Nationals. Washington starter Roark saw plenty of Miami last season, going 2-4 in six starts against the Marlins with a 4.46 ERA. |
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04-04-17 | Blazers +7 v. Jazz | 87-106 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Portland has roared into the last West playoff spot in recent super-charged 14-3 SU run. And even with last night’s make-up game at Minnesota causing them a bit of a scheduling distraction, would rather not buck the hot Blazers, who have continued to win thru the recent leg injury sustained by C Jusuf Nurkic. Portland also 5-2 SU its last seven vs. above-.500 teams, and dynamics a lot different than the last time Damian Lillard & Co. visited Salt Lake City right before the All-Star break on Feb. 15, when Jazz were flying high and Lillard and CJ McCollum were a combined 11 of 38 from floor in Utah’s 111-88 romp. In early April, Jazz a tougher sell with George Hill hurting again (Utah 31-14 SU with him in lineup and just 16-14 SU without him), and Gordon Hayward looking a bit tired, as he has been held below 20 points in six of last eight. |
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04-04-17 | Bulls -3.5 v. Knicks | 91-100 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units While we have been burned more than once since Halloween by trusting the bipolar Bulls, cannot envision them losing all three this season vs. the sad-sack Knicks, who are now minus Derrick Rose (shut down for the final week with a meniscus tear in his knee) and might be without Carmelo (sore back) for tonight, not to mention Joakim Noah being sidelined by suspension. Chicago entered the week with a tenuous hold on the 7 seed in the East, with the very real prospect of a first-round series vs. a Cleveland side that Bulls have surprisingly beaten all four meetings this season. Hmmm, maybe the Cavs should be worried? But only the St. Louis Blues have had an easier schedule down the stretch than the Bulls, whose last five foes have a combined .331 win percentage this season. So feel relatively comfy trusting Chicago at a short price |
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04-04-17 | Raptors v. Pacers -2.5 | 90-108 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Quick rematch from Toronto’s 111-100 win north of the border last Friday, the second win and cover in as many tries for Raptors vs. Indiana this season. That result was part of a current 9-2 SU run for Toronto that has solidified Raps in the 3rd slot in East playoff queue. All of this minus Kyle Lowry, who might return before end of regular season from wrist problems. But speaking of playoff queues, Pacers not even sure they will be included after debilitating current 4-game losing has them on the outside, looking in, entering the last week of the campaign. Injuries to Glenn Robinson, Rodney Stuckey and Al Jefferson have sapped their depth, but the bad defense has started with the starters. Over these last seven games, they’ve allowed 123 points per 100 possessions with George, Jeff Teague and Thaddeus Young on the floor. But with playoff extinction looming, expect Indiana to draw a line in the sand tonight. |
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04-04-17 | Hornets +4 v. Wizards | 111-118 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Don’t sleep on Charlotte, which is making one last run at a playoff spot by winning 7 of its last 9, and now within striking distance of Miami for the 8 spot in the East. Fueling the surge is Kemba Walker, who has tallied 27.3 ppg over the past six games, offsetting the preceding four-game stretch in which he only averaged 15.3 ppg. Into the week, only five games separate the fifth-seeded Bucks and the 11th-seeded Pistons, but Hornets are suddenly playing as well as anyone in that seven-team scrum. Meanwhile, Wiz flattening out a bit, on their first three-game losing streak since mid-November. They got chewed apart by the Clippers and Warriors at the end of recent road trip and are set to have a below-average defense for the first time in five years. Washington has allowed 111.2 points per 100 possessions since the All-Star break after allowing only 105.0 before mid-February. There’s a case to be made for surging Charlotte. |
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04-03-17 | North Carolina v. Gonzaga +1.5 | 71-65 | Loss | -102 | 25 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 4 Units I am not convinced the Tar Heels are quite as good as their 2016 edition, which also made it to the final game and was tied with Villanova in the final second before a Kris Jenkins 3-pointer won it for the Wildcats. That UNC edition had an athletic big in 6-9 Brice Johnson and a nervy bomber in Marcus Paige who was not afraid to step up and take the big shot. Still, the 2017 version has proven remarkably resilient, already pulling three nailbiters out of the fire in the Dance. And there is always a chance that an unsuspecting hero (such as capable sr. G Nate Britt, who sank a couple of key shots on Saturday vs. Oregon) steps forward for the Heels. But, aside from Meeks and Jackson, UNC was a combined 8 for 42 from the floor in the semis and did not appear entirely comfortable with their shots, probably bothered by the depth perception adjustments in the football stadium. Though I don’t expect Berry and Hicks to shoot a combined 3 for 26 from the floor as on Saturday, I am not sure Williams can count on much scoring from them, either. And let’s not forget that the Gonzaga defense has allowed foes to hit only 36.5% from the floor the entire season, tied with UCF (thanks largely to its 7-6 C Tacko Fall) for the top mark in the nation. Previously-hot South Carolina could only connect on 37.9% of its shots on Saturday. The fundamentally-sound Bulldog defense is adept at staying “in front” of opposing dribblers, which should come in very handy vs. the Heels, who as a result are unlikely to be able to crash the glass as usual. A season’s worth of exemplary performance is not a mirage. This Gonzaga edition has beaten all comers (except a late-season home letdown vs. explosive BYU), with most of the big wins away from Spokane. With depth, balance, size, and more athleticism on the perimeter than past editions, the Zags also appear built to beat the Tar Heels, who will likely fall just short for the second straight year. |
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04-03-17 | Pirates +1.5 v. Red Sox | 3-5 | Loss | -135 | 4 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Cole followed up a 19-win season in 2015 with an injury-plagued campaign that saw his ERA soar by more than a run as he was limited to 21 starts. The 26-year-old, who was 2-6 with a 5.48 ERA in nine starts after the All-Star break, allowed four runs in 10 innings during Grapefruit League action, although he was knocked around for three runs in three frames in his most recent outing Wednesday against Philadelphia. Cole limited the Red Sox to two runs in seven innings in his only prior meeting with them in 2014. |
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04-02-17 | Bulls v. Pelicans -6.5 | 117-110 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Orleans had covered 7 of the last 9 at the Smoothie King Center, and the addition of C DeMarcus Cousins has had something to do with the surge. PF Anthony Davis and Cousins give the Pels a dominating frontline, and the Bulls have been much weaker on the boards since trading F Taj Gibson (6.9 rpg) and shutting down Dwyane Wade, a solid rebounding guard. Before the trade, the Bulls were outrebounding foes by 4 per game. Since the trade they’ve been beaten on the boards by 2 per game. Bull C Robin Lopez and 2nd-year PF Bobby Portis are decent role players, but they won’t have Wade (22 pts, 5 rebs in 1st meeting) or Gibson (15 and 15 vs. the Pels) this time around. |
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04-02-17 | Pacers +9 v. Cavs | 130-135 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After dropping the first game with Indiana while playing without rest and without LeBron James, Cleveland has bounced back to win and cover two ensuing meetings. The Pacers had dropped 5 straight spread decisions on the road before starting this 3-game road trip in Memphis on Wednesday, and the Cavs are feeling great pressure at the top of the table in the East from Boston. However, not sure Cleveland can just flip the switch unless Cavs play better defense (allowing 110 ppg and being out rebounded by 4 per game since the break). |
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04-02-17 | Hornets v. Thunder -4.5 | 113-101 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Charlotte won the first meeting with OKC this season, notching a 123-112 decision in Charlotte on Jan. 4. The victory came despite Hornet PG Kemba Walker making just 5 of 13 shots and being outscored by Thunder counterpart Russell Westbrook 33-20 (Westbrook added 15 rebounds and 8 assists). Charlotte G Nicolas Batum (28 pts.) and C Frank Kaminsky (17 pts., 6 rebs. off the bench) helped turn the tide that night. This game is in OKC, however, where the Thunder are 21-9 as a favorite and where they have won and covered 8 straight against the Hornets. |
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04-02-17 | Celtics -6.5 v. Knicks | 110-94 | Win | 100 | 3 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Boston likely to remember the last meeting between these two, as New York went into the TD Garden and scored a convincing 117-106 victory behind Knick G Derrick Rose (30 points). The part the Celtics might remember most clearly is the music blasting from the N.Y. locker room after that game. HC Brad Stevens won’t let Boston forget that or the pathetic job the Celtics did on the boards that night, allowing the Knicks to build a 57-33 rebounding edge. The Celtics are 23-15 vs. the points on the road and fighting for the best record in the Eastern Conference. |
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04-01-17 | Suns v. Blazers -11 | 117-130 | Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units While the Suns waived the white flag in early March and shut down some of their veteran assets, Portland has marched into the final playoff spot by winning 11 of 14 games last month. That surge corresponds roughly with the acquisition of C Jusuf Nurkic from Denver. The 7-0, 280 Nurkic has given the Blazers a different look inside, scoring 14 ppg and grabbing 10 rpg in his 18 games with Portland. Phoenix has been content to lose, build up more lottery balls, and let young G Devin Booker see just how much he can score when given the green light (the answer is 70 pts. on 40 shots vs. Boston 8 days ago). |
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04-01-17 | Oregon +5 v. North Carolina | Top | 76-77 | Win | 100 | 105 h 16 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Units The normal North Carolina size edge, which Williams has exploited all season for a nation’s-best +13 rebound margin, and resultant dominance on the offensive glass, might come harder this weekend for the Heels. That’s because, against the Ducks, Williams is likely reluctant to go with his normal bigs of 6-10 Kennedy Meeks and 6-9 Isaiah Hicks at the same time, as the defensive match ups caused by Oregon’s lineup figure to force Roy’s hand. That’s because Williams could get away with committing Hicks or Meeks to Oregon’s mobile 6-9 pivot Jordan Bell, but neither would be a good fit against the Ducks’ 6-7 wing Dillon Brooks, their most likely other defensive assignment. Expect, then, to see Williams use a lot more of F Luke Maye, which might not be an altogether bad thing after Maye excelled (16.5 ppg) in last weekend’s regionals at Memphis, including hitting the game-winning jump shot in the last second vs. Kentucky. But Maye’s presence will likely be at the expense of either Meeks or Hicks (and also perhaps of 6-10 frosh Tony Bradley, who has played key minutes for UNC in the Dance), which would correspondingly limit some of the trademark dominance the Heels have displayed on the boards all season...especially on the offensive glass. There is also going to be plenty of pressure on Heel PG Joel Berry to hit some outside shots (especially with 6-8 wing Justin Jackson misfiring repeatedly beyond the arc last weekend, when he hit just 3 of 13 triples in Memphis) and to limit his TOs, both of which have been recurring issues in the Dance. |
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04-01-17 | Kings +12 v. Wolves | 123-117 | Win | 100 | 10 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Sacramento hasn’t won many games since trading DeMarcus Cousins, but the Kings have been competitive lately, logging a 6-4-2 spread mark in their last 12 through their March 26 miracle rally to beat the Clippers. The Kings remarkably erased an 18-point, 4th-Q lead vs. L.A. Sunday. Teams leading by 18 in the final Q this season were 359-0 prior to Sacto’s victory. Meanwhile, Minnesota is proving to be one of the bigger busts in the league. After being touted as a breakthrough team with the young Timberwolf talent being combined with vet HC Tom Thibodeau, Minny was the darling of the preseason prognosticators. It hasn’t worked out that way. Twolves are struggling with a 3-7 SU and spread run in their last 10. |
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04-01-17 | South Carolina +6.5 v. Gonzaga | Top | 73-77 | Win | 100 | 102 h 10 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Units While South Carolina's joyride might be coming to an end vs. tall, deep, and experienced Gonzaga, the point spread of 6½ seems enticing enough to shade the dog. The Zags have four DD scorers, with their top seven players logging 17 or more minutes per game. Rotating seven-footers Przemek Karnowski (12.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg) and Zach Collins (9.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg) represent inside size rarely encountered TY by USC. But Gonzaga really only pulled away from upstart Xavier in the Elite Eight when the Zags finally started hitting their treys (12 of 24 vs. the Musketeers), and Chris Mack’s Big East overachievers ran out of gas. Hitting from distance is hard to do vs. the in-your-face (but rarely fouling) Gamecock defense, as USC’s foes have found out. Opposing coaches have been praising the Cocks for how well they “close out.” One of the more impressive occurrences in the tourney has been the development and confidence shown by the South Carolina attack, which suffered through some erratic stretches in the regular season. |
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