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Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Prediction, 4/24/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 4/23/2024
The Miami Heat are scheduled to go head to head with the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Miami comes into this contest with a record of 46-36 for the campaign. Boston has a record of 64-18 for the year. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, 4/24/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 4/23/2024
The New Orleans Pelicans are set to play the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. New Orleans heads into this game with a mark of 49-33 this year. Oklahoma City has a win-loss record of 57-25 on the season. This report includes betting odds and our expert NBA picks for todays game.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, 4/23/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 4/22/2024
The Indiana Pacers are on the docket to go head to head with the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Indiana will enter this game with a win-loss mark of 47-35 for the season. Milwaukee has a win-loss record of 49-33 for the campaign. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NBA basketball pick for your daily winner.
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, 4/23/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 4/22/2024
The Phoenix Suns are on the docket to play the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Phoenix enters this matchup with a record of 49-33 this season. Minnesota has a win-loss mark of 56-26 so far this season. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, 4/23/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 4/22/2024
The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to go head to head with the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Dallas heads into this game with a record of 50-32 this year. Los Angeles has a mark of 51-31 for the campaign. We have included an expert NBA pick and best bet for todays game ATS.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, 4/22/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 4/21/2024
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the docket to meet the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Monday, April 22, 2024. Los Angeles will enter this game with a win-loss mark of 47-35 this year. Denver has a record of 57-25 this year. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free basketball pick for tonight.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, 4/22/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 4/21/2024
The Orlando Magic are set to play the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Monday, April 22, 2024. Orlando steps onto the court with a mark of 47-35 for the season. Cleveland has a record of 48-34 for the campaign. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction, 4/22/2024 Preview and Pick
by Parlay's Pundit - 4/21/2024
The Philadelphia 76ers are scheduled to meet the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday, April 22, 2024. Philadelphia comes into this game with a win-loss record of 47-35 so far this season. New York has a win-loss record of 50-32 this season. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, 4/21/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 4/20/2024
The New Orleans Pelicans are set to meet the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Sunday, April 21, 2024. New Orleans will play this contest with a mark of 49-33 so far this season. Oklahoma City has a win-loss record of 57-25 for the campaign. This report includes betting odds and our expert NBA picks for todays game.
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Prediction, 4/21/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 4/20/2024
The Miami Heat are on the docket to go head to head with the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Miami comes into this game with a mark of 46-36 this year. Boston has a win-loss mark of 64-18 so far this season. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, 4/21/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 4/19/2024
The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Dallas enters this game with a win-loss mark of 50-32 for the season. Los Angeles has a record of 51-31 so far this season. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, 4/21/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 4/19/2024
The Indiana Pacers are set to take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Indiana will enter this matchup with a win-loss mark of 47-35 this season. Milwaukee has a mark of 49-33 on the year. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction, 4/20/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 4/18/2024
The Philadelphia 76ers are scheduled to take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Philadelphia heads into this one with a record of 47-35 for the year. New York has a mark of 50-32 on the campaign. This report has odds and your NBA predictions for todays game against the spread.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, 4/20/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2024
The Orlando Magic are set to meet the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Orlando will take the court with a win-loss record of 47-35 so far this season. Cleveland has a mark of 48-34 for the campaign. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NBA basketball pick for your daily winner.
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, 4/20/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 4/18/2024
The Phoenix Suns are set to go head to head with the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Phoenix will enter this contest with a win-loss mark of 49-33 this year. Minnesota has a mark of 56-26 this season. We have included an expert NBA pick and best bet for todays game ATS.
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Prediction, 4/19/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 4/18/2024
The Chicago Bulls are scheduled to take on the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on Friday, April 19, 2024. Chicago enters this contest with a mark of 39-43 on the year. Miami has a mark of 46-36 for the season. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, 4/20/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2024
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Los Angeles heads into this one with a mark of 47-35 this year. Denver has a win-loss mark of 57-25 on the year. This game report has an NBA basketball pick, betting odds, and trends for tonights key matchup.
Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, 4/19/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 4/17/2024
The Sacramento Kings are on the docket to play the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Friday, April 19, 2024. Sacramento will enter this matchup with a record of 46-36 this season. New Orleans has a mark of 49-33 for the campaign. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free basketball pick for tonight.
Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, 4/16/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 4/15/2024
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the docket to meet the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Los Angeles will play this game with a mark of 47-35 on the year. New Orleans has a win-loss mark of 49-33 this season. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, 4/16/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 4/15/2024
The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Golden State enters this game with a record of 46-36 on the year. Sacramento has a mark of 46-36 for the campaign. This report includes betting odds and our expert NBA picks for todays game.
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Results for Monday 22nd of April 2024
Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
Doc's Sports | 0 | $0.00 |
Robert Ferringo | -1 | $-130.00 |
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | -7 | $-770.00 |
Raphael Esparza (VSI) | 4 | $400.00 |
Tony George | 4 | $400.00 |
Vernon Croy | 4 | $400.00 |
Scott Spreitzer | -4 | $-440.00 |
Doug Upstone | 0 | $0.00 |
August Young | 0 | $0.00 |
Strike Point Sports | 0 | $0.00 |
Jason Sharpe | 0 | $0.00 |
Griffin Murphy | -2 | $-230.00 |
Monday 22nd of April 2024
Doc's Sports
Passing for today.
Robert Ferringo
3-Unit Play. Take ‘Over’ 206.5 Philadelphia at New York (7:30 p.m., Monday, April 22)
Joel Embiid is questionable for this game. If he plays, the Sixers have one of their best weapons. If he doesn’t, then we have a situation where everyone else on Philly is going to have to raise their game (and it will open things up in the middle of the lane on both ends of the court). These two teams combined for 215 in Game 1 and that was with Embiid and Jalen Brunson going a combined 16-for-48. Also, the Sixers went just 12-for-35 from 3-point range and the Knicks shot just 36-for-91 from the floor overall. I think the stars will shoot better than 33 percent, Philly will be better than 34 percent from deep, and the Knicks will be better than 40 percent from the floor. Seven of the last 10 meetings between these two dating back to 2022 have had 206 or more points.
2-Unit Play. Take #502 Cleveland (-5.5) over Orlando (7 p.m., Monday, April 22)
The Cavs showed they have some good basketball left in them in Game 1. They controlled the Magic from the opening tip and with the struggle it is for Orlando to score they cannot afford to get behind early. They have Paolo Banchero but not much else to go to when things gets dicey on the offensive end. This should be much of the same in Game 2 but lets hope the Magic at least start out better. Cavs by double figures in this one.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
7-Unit Play. #501. Take Orlando Magic +5 over Cleveland Cavaliers (Monday @ 7pm est)
We roll with the Magic here as we think they can certainly win outright and will be glad to take the points. Note, we have already posted over +1000 so far in the NBA Playoffs and we have a 7*MLB selection today which we love and are on a 2-0 and 4-1 MLB Run as well. Per this selection, you have Suggs who shot so badly in his last game but don't hold this against the Magic for their terrible first game - it was their first playoff game in ages and hence they scored 83 points against an experienced Cleveland team. This is why we went with Cleveland for the first game in this series but now go against Cleveland. Orlando got their loss and they deserved it with just 83 points and now their feet are wet and ready to roll. Orlando beat Milwaukee and New Orleans on the road recently and we do not trust the Cavs whatsoever to win back to back games here. Cleveland lost to Charlotte and is only 5-5 over their last 10 games and that win by Cleveland was because they had revenge from an Orlando win prior. We love the Magic to hang tough today.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL
4 Unit Play. Take #505 LA Lakers +7.5 over Denver (10:00p.m., Monday April 22 TNT)
Tony George
NBA
4/22/24
4 Units
#502 Cleveland (-5.5) vs Orlando *7 EST
I won with the Cavs in game 1, and the number was the same. I watched the entire game and I see no path where Orlando can win a road game in this series. The Cavs size advantage is huge, they have a 3 guard type system in the backcourt and Mitchell is a total stud. Orlando's defense held them to 97 and is a solid defense but the man to man matchups simply favor Cleveland, who's defense held Orlando to 83 points and were +14 in total rebounds, and that is KEY in the NBA, winning on the boards with superior size.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play - #505 Los Angeles +7.5-110 over Denver (Monday, April 22, 2024, 10:00pm ET)
Take Los Angeles ATS as my top NBA pick for Monday night. This pick falls into one my top NBA systems and I really like Los Angeles in this spot on the road here tonight in what is basically a must win game for them to contend in this series. Denver did allow Los Angeles to shoot 49.4% against them in the 1st game but Los Angeles came up short by 11 points as they were outrebounded on the boards. I definitely expect Los Angeles to be much more aggressive on the boards here tonight and this is a Denver team that had just 4 turnovers in their 1st game despite having 17 in their 2nd last game against Memphis. Play Los Angeles ATS
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 506 Nuggets -7 over Lakers (10 p.m., Monday, April 22)
The Nuggets were shaky to start game-1 after their regulars had some time off between games. They shook the rust off earlier than I thought they would and came back from a double digit deficit for the win and cover. The Lakers are going to have a tough time matching up with the schedule now longer in their favor. And it’s worth noting that Game-2 home teams in Round-1 are on 30-7 SU & 28-9 ATS runs if they won Game-1. I’m backing the Nuggets on Monday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
Passing for today.
August Young
Passing for today.
Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.
Griffin Murphy
3 Unit Play - Take Orlando (+5.5) Over Cleveland. (7:00p.m. Monday, April 22nd)
Orlando comes into this game after finishing their regulation, going 47-35, 5-5 in their last 10 games, and coming off a loss in their first playoff matchup. Cleveland went 48-34 on the season, 4-6 in their last 10, and just took game one of the series over Orlando. Orlando was simply outplayed; Cleveland came into game one with home court advantage, more physicality, and more energy. Orlando shot just 22% from the perimeter, going 8/37, and that is why they dropped game one. Cleveland rebounded 54-40 and had 48 points in the paint. Orlando is going to come out tonight and will not make the same mistake. Orlando has the more talented team; they just need to defend Mitchell. I expect Orlando’s dominant defense to show out tonight and get the offense rolling in tonight’s contest.
Take Orlando (+5.5) Over Cleveland.
Griffin Murphy
1 Unit Play - Take Los Angeles Lakers (+7.5) Over Denver. (10:00p.m, Monday, April 22nd)
Los Angeles comes into this game 47-35 during regulation, 7-3 in their last 10 games, and dropping game one in Denver 103-114. Denver finished up going 57-25 on the year, 6-4 in their last 10, and just finished up taking game one against Los Angeles. LeBron James is going to do everything in his power to make sure Los Angeles does not go down 2-0 against Denver, as their fate will diminish. As much as we don't love talking about LeBron, he is a guy who can change the entire dynamic of the game. Los Angeles was simply outplayed in game one. Denver shot 36% from the perimeter, while Los Angeles shot 28%. When it comes to rebounding, Denver outrebounded them, and Denver crushed them on second chances. Los Angeles is going to need to stick on the boards tonight and play aggressive from the arc. I do not see Lebron and this Lakers team going down without a fight tonight.
Take the Los Angeles Lakers (+7.5) Over Denver.
Griffin Murphy
Doc's Sports
Passing for today.Robert Ferringo
3-Unit Play. Take ‘Over’ 206.5 Philadelphia at New York (7:30 p.m., Monday, April 22)Joel Embiid is questionable for this game. If he plays, the Sixers have one of their best weapons. If he doesn’t, then we have a situation where everyone else on Philly is going to have to raise their game (and it will open things up in the middle of the lane on both ends of the court). These two teams combined for 215 in Game 1 and that was with Embiid and Jalen Brunson going a combined 16-for-48. Also, the Sixers went just 12-for-35 from 3-point range and the Knicks shot just 36-for-91 from the floor overall. I think the stars will shoot better than 33 percent, Philly will be better than 34 percent from deep, and the Knicks will be better than 40 percent from the floor. Seven of the last 10 meetings between these two dating back to 2022 have had 206 or more points.
2-Unit Play. Take #502 Cleveland (-5.5) over Orlando (7 p.m., Monday, April 22)
The Cavs showed they have some good basketball left in them in Game 1. They controlled the Magic from the opening tip and with the struggle it is for Orlando to score they cannot afford to get behind early. They have Paolo Banchero but not much else to go to when things gets dicey on the offensive end. This should be much of the same in Game 2 but lets hope the Magic at least start out better. Cavs by double figures in this one.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
7-Unit Play. #501. Take Orlando Magic +5 over Cleveland Cavaliers (Monday @ 7pm est)We roll with the Magic here as we think they can certainly win outright and will be glad to take the points. Note, we have already posted over +1000 so far in the NBA Playoffs and we have a 7*MLB selection today which we love and are on a 2-0 and 4-1 MLB Run as well. Per this selection, you have Suggs who shot so badly in his last game but don't hold this against the Magic for their terrible first game - it was their first playoff game in ages and hence they scored 83 points against an experienced Cleveland team. This is why we went with Cleveland for the first game in this series but now go against Cleveland. Orlando got their loss and they deserved it with just 83 points and now their feet are wet and ready to roll. Orlando beat Milwaukee and New Orleans on the road recently and we do not trust the Cavs whatsoever to win back to back games here. Cleveland lost to Charlotte and is only 5-5 over their last 10 games and that win by Cleveland was because they had revenge from an Orlando win prior. We love the Magic to hang tough today.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL4 Unit Play. Take #505 LA Lakers +7.5 over Denver (10:00p.m., Monday April 22 TNT)
Tony George
NBA4/22/24
4 Units
#502 Cleveland (-5.5) vs Orlando *7 EST
I won with the Cavs in game 1, and the number was the same. I watched the entire game and I see no path where Orlando can win a road game in this series. The Cavs size advantage is huge, they have a 3 guard type system in the backcourt and Mitchell is a total stud. Orlando's defense held them to 97 and is a solid defense but the man to man matchups simply favor Cleveland, who's defense held Orlando to 83 points and were +14 in total rebounds, and that is KEY in the NBA, winning on the boards with superior size.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play - #505 Los Angeles +7.5-110 over Denver (Monday, April 22, 2024, 10:00pm ET)Take Los Angeles ATS as my top NBA pick for Monday night. This pick falls into one my top NBA systems and I really like Los Angeles in this spot on the road here tonight in what is basically a must win game for them to contend in this series. Denver did allow Los Angeles to shoot 49.4% against them in the 1st game but Los Angeles came up short by 11 points as they were outrebounded on the boards. I definitely expect Los Angeles to be much more aggressive on the boards here tonight and this is a Denver team that had just 4 turnovers in their 1st game despite having 17 in their 2nd last game against Memphis. Play Los Angeles ATS
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 506 Nuggets -7 over Lakers (10 p.m., Monday, April 22)The Nuggets were shaky to start game-1 after their regulars had some time off between games. They shook the rust off earlier than I thought they would and came back from a double digit deficit for the win and cover. The Lakers are going to have a tough time matching up with the schedule now longer in their favor. And it’s worth noting that Game-2 home teams in Round-1 are on 30-7 SU & 28-9 ATS runs if they won Game-1. I’m backing the Nuggets on Monday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
Passing for today.August Young
Passing for today.Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.Griffin Murphy
3 Unit Play - Take Orlando (+5.5) Over Cleveland. (7:00p.m. Monday, April 22nd)Orlando comes into this game after finishing their regulation, going 47-35, 5-5 in their last 10 games, and coming off a loss in their first playoff matchup. Cleveland went 48-34 on the season, 4-6 in their last 10, and just took game one of the series over Orlando. Orlando was simply outplayed; Cleveland came into game one with home court advantage, more physicality, and more energy. Orlando shot just 22% from the perimeter, going 8/37, and that is why they dropped game one. Cleveland rebounded 54-40 and had 48 points in the paint. Orlando is going to come out tonight and will not make the same mistake. Orlando has the more talented team; they just need to defend Mitchell. I expect Orlando’s dominant defense to show out tonight and get the offense rolling in tonight’s contest.
Take Orlando (+5.5) Over Cleveland.
Griffin Murphy
1 Unit Play - Take Los Angeles Lakers (+7.5) Over Denver. (10:00p.m, Monday, April 22nd)
Los Angeles comes into this game 47-35 during regulation, 7-3 in their last 10 games, and dropping game one in Denver 103-114. Denver finished up going 57-25 on the year, 6-4 in their last 10, and just finished up taking game one against Los Angeles. LeBron James is going to do everything in his power to make sure Los Angeles does not go down 2-0 against Denver, as their fate will diminish. As much as we don't love talking about LeBron, he is a guy who can change the entire dynamic of the game. Los Angeles was simply outplayed in game one. Denver shot 36% from the perimeter, while Los Angeles shot 28%. When it comes to rebounding, Denver outrebounded them, and Denver crushed them on second chances. Los Angeles is going to need to stick on the boards tonight and play aggressive from the arc. I do not see Lebron and this Lakers team going down without a fight tonight.
Take the Los Angeles Lakers (+7.5) Over Denver.
Griffin Murphy
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