NBA Basketball Picks - Daily ATS Predictions
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Targeting overreactions is what we are all about. Fading zig-zags is another strategy that we champion. For those that fancy Philadelphia in this spot, takers can rejoice that they are on the right side of both these equations. The Sixers respond with fury and level the series with style. Lay the points.
The Bucks will use this opening game as an opportunity to remind the masses that they are indeed a force to be reckoned with in their own stead. Milwaukee will dominate this contest and take the Pistons wire-to-gate. This match has all the makings of a statement game for the Bucks, and they could win this one by 20-plus points easily.
Brooklyn may have gotten hot at just the right time as they will be stepping into this playoff with a bit more swag given their present winning streak. The Nets were one of the biggest turnarounds in 2018 after hovering near the basement for two seasons previously. Brooklyn knows they can play with Philadelphia concerning the ebbs and flows of this series and they will come in under the number here in Game One.
The Dallas Mavericks are finishing their season. The San Antonio Spurs are looking ahead to the postseason. Look for San Antonio to finish strong and put the Mavericks away. We are betting the San Antonio Spurs.
The Pacers have bigger fish to fry as they have a date with Boston in the Playoffs. As for the Hawks, their season comes to an end after this match. The Hawks will look to close this one out on a high note in their own barn before their faithful. Indiana will treat this game as a scrimmage, and there is an excellent chance we won't see them risk exposing their starters to injury. Contrarily, Atlanta will go out with the intention to simply win the game and end their campaign on a positive. I'll pass on the points. Give me the Hawks outright.
You can call it playing for pride if you must, but the Knicks will win this game. New York has a rubric to follow if they want to repeat success against the Bulls as they were able to get a convincing week just over a week ago against them. While the victory means nothing for New York, it is an excellent way to conclude what was an otherwise precocious season for the Knickerbockers. Moreover, Chicago has won more games on the road this season at home as they are just 9-31 SU on their own floor. So by no means is this an unwinnable game for New York. The Bulls are not a candidate to be laying points to anyone.
These two teams are both heading to the postseason. The Thunder at home here seems to be what would be the best bet. It's such a small margin, taking the Thunder to win is the way to go.
Brooklyn will throw the kitchen sink at Milwaukee as every win they acquire gets them closer to the finish line and a post-season berth. Even if the Nets come up short, they will make a game of this one and come in under in the inflated number.
It is hard to justify backing a team that is coming in off an 85-point performance with a dubious track record on the road all season long. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Wizards gave the Spurs a good scare here. Take the points.
The Bucks were not happy about the result of the last two teams’ meeting on March 17th because it was only their sixth loss in Milwaukee this season. Before a nationally televised audience, Philly seemingly beat the Bucks at their own game and outscored them on their own floor. Milwaukee will have revenge on their mind here and will be chomping at the bit to hand Philly their tenth loss at home this season. Given the fact that a win also gives the Bucks home court throughout the playoffs, the stakes are high for the Deer, and I expect them to cash in.
Miami has all the ingredients to win this game by considerable margins. They are the more physical team, they have a better defense, and the deeper bench to play a rugged game. Miami will utilize their home court prowess in this series to make a statement.
Look for Oklahoma City to sense some urgency and come out on top here. The Thunder win the game, and improve their playoff seeding, which they need to hope avoids the Warriors in the first round.
There is a distinction between a playoff team and a lottery team, Miami will use this as a stage to pay all takers a clear reminder. Miami will take the Mavericks wire-to-gate and can win this one by 20 points easily. Swallow the points.
For those that wish to be a bit bold, the Bulls are +180 on the Money Line here, and I suggest maybe splitting your bet down the middle with half on the Money Line and half with the points. The upset possibility remains strong in this one, and it is very tempting to pull the trigger. No matter how you slice it, Chicago is going to give the Blazers trouble and they will cover while they do so.
Charlotte is going to come out swinging and leave it all on the court. Home court advantage will be an essential ingredient in determining the outcome, and if the data should provide any insight here, the Hornets are in prime position to stage another upset. We'll play this one outright.
The upset less orchestrated by the Cavaliers on the Bucks does not make Milwaukee look good in light of the fact they are known widely as the team with the best record in the NBA. Milwaukee will be highly motivated to set the record straight and right the ship here. Bucks win big here and cover easily as they do so.
The Jazz will rebound from the upset they endured on Thursday and responded with style. The fact that Chicago is priced as an even bigger dog compared to the fact they staged an upset in D.C. (a tough place for away teams to win) against the Wizards on their own court would suggest the market is not buying into Chicago's late-season tricks. Neither are we. The Jazz is the better team, and they will use this venue as an opportunity to demonstrate their supremacy.
We'll go ahead and trade the bucket away here and play this one outright. As we have highlighted already under most other circumstances, the Thunder would be the favored team had this game not been played in the Great White North. As a result of the premium alone that takers must endure backing the Raptors at home, we have the wrong team favored here. Oklahoma City will go forth and stage the upset much to the detest of the heavy public action that has poured in the Raptors.