Author: Kyle R.

Kyle is new to Cappers Picks and is from from Cleveland, OHIO. A Senior at The Ohio State University. Huge Cleveland sports fan (Cavs, Indians, and Browns), and has been been betting since he was legally allowed to do so ... at 18. He's also an avid shoe collector (mostly Jordans and LeBrons), and his dream is to see a championship in Cleveland, doesn’t matter if Browns, Indians, or Cavs. Any or all will do.

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Free Pick: Bucks vs. Suns NBA Lines & Handicapping Preview

NBA Betting: Milwaukee vs Phoenix

Monday NBA betting actions sees the Milwaukee Bucks taking on the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix, AZ. Cappers picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.

The Suns have dropped their last five games and will look to get back on track tonight against a good Milwaukee Bucks ball club.

NBA Basketball Odds

Milwaukee Bucks (12-12) vs. Phoenix Suns (12-13)
Monday, Dec. 15
9:00 PM ET
US Airways Center/Phoenix, AZ
FSAZ
NBA Betting Odds: PHX -4.5
NBA O/U Odds: 212
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The Bucks are coming off their biggest win of the year after defeating the Clippers 111-106 on Saturday night.

Milwaukee

Tonight the Bucks will begin a four-game road trip out West with hopes of getting their record above .500. Milwaukee has had a very impressive season thus far compared to last year. They are only three wins shy of tying last years season win total of 15.

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Saturday’s win over LA snapped a two game losing streak and broke their skid of five losses in the last six games. Milwaukee is full young talent with lottery pick forward Jabari Parker and 6 foot 11 inch small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Parker, the rookie out of Duke, has not disappointed by averaging 12.5 points per game to go along with 5.6 rebounds. Giannis has been adapting to the game very well, he is also averaging 12.5 points per game with 5.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

Milwaukee’s leading scorer is point guard Brandon Knight who averages 17.4 points per game. He is arguably having one of his best seasons averaging 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds. Playing alongside Knight is the six-year man from USC, O.J. Mayo.

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Mayo is one of the best shooters in the league, but has been struggling this year. He is only averaging 10.8 points per game and is shooting a career-low 39.9% from the field.

For the Bucks to win this contest out west, they will need big performances out of their young stars.

Phoenix

Before dropping the last five games the Phoenix Suns were 12-7. During the losing streak, the Suns are allowing 108.2 points per game which ranks in the top three in worst scoring defenses. Their offense has not been producing at all either. The Suns are usually one of the top scoring teams in the league averaging 104.7 points per game on the year, but during the streak they are averaging only 100.6.

The offense all starts with point guard Goran Dragic. He is averaging 16.1 points per game to go along with 4.0 assists. Dragic has been banged up thus far this year and his status for tonight’s game is questionable with a strained lower back.

His other partner in the back court is shooting guard Eric Bledsoe. Bledsoe is statistically having one his best years averaging 15.6 points per game along with 6.0 assists and 4.8 rebounds.

The anchor in the paint for the Suns is power forward Markieff Morris. He has to play well and defend the paint if the Suns want to have any chance of winning.

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Despite the rough five game streak for Phoenix, rookies Tyler Ennis and T.J. Warren have been showing signs of potential by combining for 19 points, five boards, and five dimes.

NBA Handicapping Trends:

  • Suns are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 Monday games.
  • Bucks are 10-22 ATS in their last 32 games following a S.U. win.
  • Bucks are 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings head to head.
  • The Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.

NBA Gambling Prediction

I expect to see the Suns play with intensity and end their five game losing skid. Gerald Green will have to contribute off the bench and Markieff Morris will have to play Jabari Parker tough.

Free 4* NBA Betting Pick: PHX -4.5

Phoenix will come out and end their losing streak.

Phoenix 113, Milwaukee 102

Bledsoe will fill up the stat sheet and contain O.J. Mayo.

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Free Pick: Army vs. Navy Gambling Lines & Handicapping Preview

Week 16: Black Knights vs Midshipmen Picks

Week 16 college football betting sees the Navy Midshipmen taking on the Army Black Knights in Baltimore, MD. Cappers picks provides free college football handicapping tips all season long.

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Free Pick: Trail Blazers vs. Bulls NBA Lines & Handicapping Preview

NBA Betting: Portland vs Chicago

Friday NBA betting action sees the Portland Trail Blazers taking on the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, IL. Cappers picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.

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Free Pick: Cavaliers vs. Pelicans NBA Lines & Handicapping Preview

NBA Betting? Cavs vs Pelicans

Friday NBA betting action sees the Cleveland Cavaliers taking on the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, LA. Cappers picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.

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Free Pick: Rockets vs. Kings NBA Lines & Handicapping Preview

NBA Odds: Houston vs Sacramento Picks

Thursday NBA betting action sees the Houston Rockets taking on the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, CA. Cappers picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.

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Free Pick: Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Lines & Handicapping Preview

NBA Odds: New York vs San Antonio Picks

Wednesday NBA betting action sees the New York Knicks taking on the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, TX. Cappers picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.

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Free Pick: Warriors vs. Timberwolves NBA Lines & Handicapping Preview

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NBA Odds: Golden State vs. Minnesota Picks

Monday NBA betting action sees the Golden State Warriors taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis, MN. Cappers picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.

The Warriors will look to extend their franchise record eight game road win streak against the injury plagued Timberwolves.

NBA Lines

Golden State Warriors (17-2) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (4-15)
Monday, Dec. 8
8:00 PM ET
Target Center/Minneapolis, MN
FSN
NBA Betting Odds: Golden State -13.5
NBA O/U Odds: 213.5
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Golden State

Entering Monday’s contest, the Warriors hold the best record in the NBA and have a franchise record 12-game win streak going. They are currently the only team in the league to have both of their starting guards average over 20 points per game.

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Stephen Curry is having an MVP caliber season and is averaging 23.2 points per game to go along with shooting guard Klay Thompson’s 21.2.

It’s no surprise that both guard are performing at high levels, but the Warriors have received other major contributions. Draymond Green is averaging 13.5 points per game, after only averaging 6.5 last year. Small forward Harrison Barnes is putting up 11.6 points per game to go along with 6.4 rebounds.

The loss of David Lee has proved to no problem at all. Draymond Green has stepped up and is having a career year in scoring and shooting from the three point line.

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As a team, the Warriors are shooting 38.4% from three and average 107.1 points per game. Both of these marks rank near the top of the league.

Minnesota

The Timberwolves bring the leagues worst record into this game on Monday. Defense has not been their strong suit thus far this year. As a team, the Timberwolves are surrendering 112.7 points per game.

Despite their ugly record, there are some positives. The Timberwolves have young star Andrew Wiggins, who has had some impressive moments so far in his young career. Wiggins is averaging 11.4 points per game.

Rookie point guard Zach LaVine is averaging 19.5 points per game with 7.5 assists in replacement for veteran point guard Mo Williams.

Minnesota dropped their five in a row the other night in San Antonio, but received a great effort from LaVine. He had 22 points and 10 assists.

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The Timberwolves have a lot of young talent and it will be interesting to see how they respond to playing the best team in the league.

NBA Handicapping Trends:

  • Golden State is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games.
  • Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last six home games.
  • Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last five road games.
  • Total has gone OVER in 10 of last 13 Minnesota games.

Look for the Warriors to continue their dominant road win streak against the beat up Timberwolves. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will thrive against the rookie guards who will be checking them. I think as long as the Warriors keep their starters in for a majority of the game, they won’t have any problem covering the spread.

Golden State was won five of the last six in Minnesota, covering the spread in all of them.

Free 4* NBA Betting Pick: GS -13.5

Although that is a lot points to be giving, scoring points is no problem for Steph Curry and company.

Golden State 107, Minnesota 92

With the Timberwolves giving up near the most points per game in the league, the Warriors will put up over 100 and cover the spread.

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Free Pick: Houston vs. Cincinnati Gambling Lines & Handicapping Preview

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Week 15: Cougars vs Bearcats

Week 15 college betting action sees the Houston Cougars taking on the Cincinnati Bearcats in Cincinnati, OH. Cappers picks provides free college football handicapping tips all season long.

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Free Pick: SMU vs. Connecticut Gambling Lines & Handicapping Preview

Week 15: Mustangs vs Badgers Picks

Week 15 college betting action sees the SMU Mustangs taking on the Connecticut Huskies in East Hartford, CT. Cappers picks provides free college football handicapping tips all season long.

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Free Pick: Grizzlies vs. Rockets NBA Lines & Handicapping Preview

NBA Odds: Memphis vs Houston Picks

Wednesday NBA betting action sees the Memphis Grizzlies taking on the Houston Rockets in Houston, TX. Cappers picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.

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Free Pick: Nets vs. Knicks NBA Lines & Handicapping Preview

NBA Odds: Brooklyn vs. New York Picks

Tuesday NBA betting action sees the Brooklyn Nets taking on the New York Knicks in New York, NY. Cappers picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.

This battle of New York features two teams going through extreme offensive shooting woes.

NBA Lines

Brooklyn Nets (6-9) vs. New York Knicks (4-14)
Tuesday, Dec. 2
7:30 PM ET
Madison Square Garden/ New York, NY
MSG
NBA Betting Odds: Brooklyn -1
NBA O/U Odds: 189.5
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They both are coming off losses and need to get a win to get their seasons’ back on track.

Brooklyn

The Nets enter this contest off an 18-point blowout loss to the Bulls and dropping two of their last three. Coach Lionel Hollins has been experimenting with the line-up, interchanging veterans to improve their shooting percentage.

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Brooklyn is shooting 29.3% behind the 3-point line, which ranks third last in the league.

The Nets are led by veterans Deron Williams, Kevin Garnett, and Joe Johnson. Last game they shot a miserable 2-14 from three and sharpshooter Joe Johnson shot 1 for 7.

Interior passing has been the Nets biggest strength thus far. Power forward Kevin Garnett and center Brook Lopez are mostly responsible for this, they both have been excellent passers throughout their career. The Nets average 20.2 touches within 12 feet of the hoop which puts them in the top five.

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Despite the good ball movement, the Nets are only averaging 98.9 points per game. In order for the team to score more and win, point guard Deron Williams needs to shoot the ball well.

New York

The Knicks are led by rookie head coach Derek Fisher. Fisher is faced with the challenge of implementing the triangle offense.

Star small forward Carmelo Anthony is averaging 23.7 points per game, which is down from his previous season total. New York has really been struggling to learn the new offense, they only average 93.4 points per game. Similar to the Nets, the Knicks do not have a problem moving the ball.

They average 362.3 passes per contest, which is good for second in the league. The back court of Shumpert and Calderon average a total of about 20 points per game, which is not a good number based on their shooting abilities.

The Knicks front court is missing center Andrea Bargnani due to a hamstring injury, which has proved to be a significant loss.

New York has oddly shot the ball much better on the road as opposed to playing at Madison Square Garden. Last home game against the Heat, the Knicks shot 3 for 24 from behind the arc.

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To win games this year, the Knicks will need to get big performances out of Carmelo Anthony and sixth man J.R. Smith.

NBA Handicapping Trends:

  • Knicks are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games.
  • Nets are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 Tuesday games.
  • Under is 4-0 in Nets last four overall.
  • Under is 12-2 in last 14 games in New York.

NBA Gambling Prediction

The Knicks will struggle to score in the new triangle offense. Carmelo Anthony’s back is still bothering him, but he still will not hesitate to put up all his shots. New York will struggle to defend the front line of Brooklyn and the absence of Bargnani will be apparent.

Free 4* NBA Betting Pick: Brooklyn -1

Expect a big game from Deron Williams and Joe Johnson to get his shooting back on track.

Brooklyn 101, New York 88

Brooklyn will take advantage of the point guard matchup and Kevin Garnett will thrive in the post.

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Free Pick: Spurs vs. 76ers NBA Lines & Handicapping Preview

NBA Odds: San Antonio vs Philadelphia Picks

Monday NBA betting action sees the San Antonio Spurs taking on the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, PA. Cappers picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.

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Free Pick: Bulls vs. Celtics NBA Lines & Handicapping Preview

NBA Odds: Bulls vs. Celtics Pick

Friday NBA betting action sees the Chicago Bulls taking on the Boston Celtics in Boston, MA. Cappers picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.

The availability of Derrick Rose still remains questionable for this matchup against the Celtics.

NBA Lines

Chicago Bulls (9-6) vs. Boston Celtics (4-8)
Friday, November 28
1 PM ET
TD Garden (Boston, MA)
CSNN
NBA Betting Odds: Boston -3.5
NBA O/U Odds: 204.5
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Both teams are coming off losses and are looking to pickup a win going into the weekend.

Chicago

The Bulls come into this game with a 9-6 record, which at the beginning of the year they would have considered disappointing but with the injuries they have suffered it should be considered good. Rose has not been healthy along with Gibson and Noah. Rose has played extremely limited minutes because of an ankle sprain, strained hamstring, and fatigue.

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With the major pieces of the team sitting on the bench someone had to step up. That someone would be Jimmy Butler. He is averaging 21.6 points per game on 50% shooting. He is coming off a career-high 32 points in the loss to Denver on Tuesday.

The addition of Pau Gasol has proved to be effective. Gasol is averaging 19.3 points per game to go along with 10.5 rebounds. He has fit right in to Coach Thibodeau’s system which preaches defense and good shot selection.

The bench has had to step up in the absence of the starters being out. The key to the Bulls success on offense is passing the ball.

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They are 9th in the league in assists per contest with 22.

Boston

In the last matchup against the Bulls, the Celtics picked up a 106-101 victory. Rajon Rondo has been the facilitator, averaging 10.7 assists per game. They have received major contributions from Kelly Olynyk and Jared Sullinger, who respectively average 11.8 and 16.0 points per game.

The young Celtics roster is undergoing a learning process. Most of the team is fresh out of college and are still adapting to professional ball. They have dropped five of their last six and the only win in that stretch came against the winless 76ers. Boston has lost their previous four home games and are trying to avoid losing their fifth for the first time since 2007.

Coach Brad Stevens wants his team to start on the defensive end and then worry about their offense. However, they are one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the league shooting nearly 30% from beyond the arc. When they figure out a way to score points without the 3-point line they are quite efficient. The Celtics are averaging 104.7 points per game which is good for 5th in the league.

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They rank #1 in the NBA in assists with almost 26 per contest. This is mostly thanks to star point guard Rajon Rondo.

NBA Handicapping Trends

  • Boston is 2-5 ATS in their last seven games.
  • Total has gone over in 8 of last 9 Celtics’ games.
  • Chicago is 5-1 SU in their last six games.
  • Total has gone over in 10 of last 15 Bulls’ games.

NBA Gambling Prediction

This will be these two teams second matchup of four this season. After Boston took game one I expect Chicago to come back and take this one. Despite all the injuries the Bulls have a good enough team to come out and get this win. Expect Jimmy Butler to be the leading scorer for the Bulls and Pau Gasol to be a force in the paint.

Free 4* NBA Betting Pick: Bulls Pick

Expect a high scoring game with a finish that might come down to the final minutes. Boston has struggled this year on defense and will have a problem stopping Gasol and Butler.

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Free Pick: #18 Minnesota vs. #14 Wisconsin Gambling Lines & Handicapping Preview

Week 14: Golden Gophers vs Badgers Picks

Week 14 college betting action sees the No. 18 Minnesota Golden Gophers taking on the No. 14 Wisconsin Badgers in Madison, WI. Cappers Picks provides free college football handicapping tips all season long.

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Free Pick: #7 Baylor vs. Texas Tech Gambling Lines & Handicapping Preview

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Week 14: Bears vs Red Raiders Pick

Week 14 college betting action sees the No. 7 Baylor Bears taking on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Arlington, Texas. Cappers Picks provides free handicapping tips all season long.

This game will be played at a neutral site. Dallas Cowboy Stadium.

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Free Pick: #10 Michigan St. vs. Penn St. Gambling Lines & Handicapping Preview

Week 14: Spartans vs Nittany Lions Picks

Week 14 college betting action sees the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans taking on the Penn State Nittany Lions in University Park, PA. Cappers Picks provides free college football handicapping tips all season long.

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