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Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, 4/27/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 4/26/2024
The Denver Nuggets are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Lakers at crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Denver will play this contest with a record of 57-25 this season. Los Angeles has a win-loss record of 47-35 so far this season. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, 4/27/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 4/26/2024
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Oklahoma City will take the court with a win-loss mark of 57-25 on the campaign. New Orleans has a mark of 49-33 on the year. This game report has an NBA basketball pick, betting odds, and trends for tonights key matchup.
Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Prediction, 4/27/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 4/26/2024
The Boston Celtics are set to meet the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Boston will enter this contest with a record of 64-18 for the season. Miami has a win-loss mark of 46-36 on the season. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction, 4/27/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 4/26/2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers are scheduled to play the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Cleveland heads into this game with a mark of 48-34 on the year. Orlando has a record of 47-35 on the campaign. This report has odds and your NBA predictions for todays game against the spread.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, 4/26/2024 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 4/25/2024
The Milwaukee Bucks are scheduled to take on the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, April 26, 2024. Milwaukee comes into this one with a record of 49-33 this year. Indiana has a mark of 47-35 for the season. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, 4/26/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 4/25/2024
The Los Angeles Clippers are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Friday, April 26, 2024. Los Angeles comes into this one with a record of 51-31 this year. Dallas has a win-loss record of 50-32 so far this season. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NBA basketball pick for your daily winner.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, 4/26/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 4/25/2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves are scheduled to meet the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on Friday, April 26, 2024. Minnesota will enter this matchup with a record of 56-26 for the season. Phoenix has a mark of 49-33 for the campaign. We have included an expert NBA pick and best bet for todays game ATS.
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, 4/25/2024 Preview and Pick
by Parlay's Pundit - 4/24/2024
The New York Knicks are set to go head to head with the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, April 25, 2024. New York enters this matchup with a win-loss record of 50-32 so far this season. Philadelphia has a win-loss mark of 47-35 for the year. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction, 4/25/2024 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 4/24/2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to take on the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Cleveland will take the court with a mark of 48-34 so far this year. Orlando has a record of 47-35 so far this year. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, 4/25/2024 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 4/24/2024
The Denver Nuggets are on the docket to take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Denver steps onto the hardwood with a record of 57-25 this year. Los Angeles has a record of 47-35 this year. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free basketball pick for tonight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Results for Friday 26th of April 2024
Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
Doc's Sports | -6 | $-660.00 |
Thursday 25th of April 2024
Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take Cleveland +2.5 over Orlando (7 p.m. EST, Thursday April 25)
We were hoping this one would get to 3 by release time, but we think it might get there over the course of the day. Nevertheless, we like the Cavs to compete for the win here. They have the more seasoned roster, and they have raised their level of play in the postseason. They haven’t even played as well as they could have but won the first two games of this series by double digits. Orlando has been one of the best ATS teams all season but the playoffs are a different beast, and we think the Magic need a couple more pieces before they are ready to be a real postseason threat. We think Cleveland has a great chance to win this one outright and put the Magic on the verge of elimination.
7-Unit Play Take New York/Philadelphia OVER 204 (7:30 p.m. EST, Thursday April 25)
Both Games 1 and 2 went over this total, and we expect Game 3 to do the same. We expect another close game and expect both teams to get their points. With the way Game 2 ended, overtime would not be out of the realm of possibility. But we don’t think we will need OT here to cash this ticket. The Knicks are no longer anemic on offense and this team can put up some points. They have scored over 110 in 7 of their last 9 games. They scored 120 or more in four of those. Jalen Brunson is a threat to have a big scoring night at ant time, and he seems like the type of player that will step up in a game like this. We don’t think the Sixers can rely on defense to get the win here. So they will need to execute on offense. We expect both teams to get their share of the total tonight, and both teams should surpass the century mark just as they did in the first two games of this series.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take 'Over' 201.0 Cleveland at Orlando (7 p.m., Thursday, April 25)
The Cavs have controlled this series through two games and it has not even been close. The struggles that Orlando had all season to score could not have been more apparent in Cleveland so a trip back to Disney World is just what the doctor ordered. This team is not a juggernaut by any means but they were 29-12 at home and will make more shots in after sleeping their own beds. This series may be over already but if Orlando is going to win a game it is this one but that is a big IF. Take the over mainly because Orlando will make more shots at home. Simple.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #526. Take Orlando Magic -2.5 over Cleveland Cavaliers (Thursday @ 7pm est)
Let's look to pick up a NBA Winner here and keep winning in the NBA Playoffs, the 4* MLB Selection mind you goes off at 1pm eastern today. Don't forget back to back huge NHL Winners including a 8-Unit Winner recently on Colorado, a 7-Unit Winner on Boston last night and now a 6-Unit Selection released today. Per this selection, we like the Magic here, as it is time for the Magic to grow up and achieve adulthood here. They are a young team, who had beaten the Cavs once this year, and it was the game prior to the first game of the playoffs. So, Cleveland rolled in and dominated them in the first game to win by 14. Then, Orlando had the Suggs injury early in Game 2 and thought he was out for the year, only to find out, he can come back at the half and then eventually they lost by 10 points. Orlando shot 9/35 from 3 point land last game, ti was terrible, as they shot 26% from 3 point land and had 16 turnovers as well. I think what happens here is that the Magic finally put the demons behind them here, play great, they will have Suggs for the whole game and they will avoid going down 0-3 here as Orlando finally gets to host a playoff game and will be rocking and we love Orlando to do well here today.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL
7 Unit Play. Take #529 Under 217 Denver at LA Lakers (10:00p.m., Thursday April 25 TNT)
Tony George
NBA
4/25/24
4U #526 Orlando – Moneyline (-135 ) over Cleveland *7 EST
Orlando simply could not score on the road – but I expect better at home as they failed to break 86 points on the road in this playoff series and gave it up at the rim against the Cavs in games 1 and 2. I think they tighten up in the paint at home. If not they are dead in the water.
The Cavs had major issues hitting 3’s in the first 2 games and those were at home, but the Magic were giving easy buckets at the rim which cost them dearly – again I think they realize this and will make a huge effort in the paint.
The Magic held the Cavs to under 40% from the floor in Games 1 and 2 as well. Bear in mind the Cavs have lost 8 out of their last 10 road games and this is do or die for the Magic. Another point is this is the first road game in nearly 2 weeks for Cleveland and Orlando had the 3rd best home floor record in the East this year, and if they ever need home court love, this is it, the biggest game of the year for them at home.
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play - #530 Los Angeles -1-110 over Denver (Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:00 pm ET)
Take the Los Angeles ATS as my top NBA pick for Thursday night. This pick falls into 1 of my top NBA systems and I really like Los Angeles in what is basically a must win game for them to have and he shot at this series. Keep in mind this Los Angeles team came up just 2 point short in their last game at Denver and you can expect them to play much better in front of their home crowd here tonight. Los Angeles did hold Denver to just 101 points in their last game with Denver shooting just 44.3% against them in the main difference in that game was rebounds and I expect Los Angeles to be much more aggressive on the boards especially at home here tonight. Los Angeles has averaged 118.7 points per game at home this season shooting 50.4% as a team including 38.5% as a team from beyond the arc. Play Los Angeles ATS as we move to 18-5 with my last 23 NBA plays.
Scott Spreitzer
6-Unit Play: 528 76ers -4.5 over Knicks (7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25)
Philadelphia certainly had its chances in each of the first two games. They led in the fourth quarter of Game-1 despite a bad night from the 3-point line combined with New York’s 46% 3-point shooting. And in Game-2, the Sixers were the victims of bad officiating late in the game. Philly has held the Knicks to 40% shooting overall and they expect to get De’Anthony Melton back tonight which should make them even tougher on the defensive end. I’m laying the points with the 76ers. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
5 Unit Play. Take #528 Philadelphia -4.5 (1st Half) over New York (7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, April 25)
New York was outshot in both games yet managed to win each at home. The Knicks won the rebound battle and made more free throws to two tight wins. The scene shifts to Philadelphia and the 76ers have to be one frustrated team, knowing they absolutely should have won Game 2. New York will have the confidence but won’t get the home calls like they did at MSG. Oddsmakers are doing everything they can to scare people off the Sixers for the 1st half line, making it -4.5 with the full game line at -5.5. With a determined Philly squad 14-4 against the 1st half line off a road loss and 9-0 against the 1st half line playing with triple revenge, I’m on the 76ers.
August Young
[NBA] [7-Unit] (526) Orlando Magic -130 [ML] over Cleveland Cavaliers (7:00PM EST) The Magic have really struggled on the offensive end the L/2 games, but we still believe they have a win in the tank; and that will have to be tonight. We all know what happens when teams fall behind 3-0 in a series. In database history; teams that lost both Game 1 and Game 2 on the road, but are now listed as home favorites in Game 3; are 61.4% ATS with an average win margin of 7.2 points per game. They also win the game outright 69.4% of the time. That differential is worth enough for us to take them on the ML for the extra insurance if needed. Orlando are still the better defensive team of the two based on adjusted defensive rating and we expect them to lock down, while having more success on the offensive end back at home. Solid value in our estimation. Go Magic!
Strike Point Sports
8-Unit Play. Take #528 Philadelphia (-5.5) over New York (7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25)
The Knicks have played oustanding basketball this series, but even with their great play one could argue that they should be down 2-0. The 76ers just haven't gotten the final bounces to go their way and they find themselves in a 2-0 hole. If Philly wants any shot at winning this series this is a must win game on their home floor. The Knicks have gotten 23 points per game out of Josh Hart this series, and they have a 22 point game out of Duce McBride. I don't see either of those things happening on the road in this hostile environment. Yes, Jalen Brunson has played poorly but he is still averaging 22+ points per game, despite shooting the ball worse than normal. The Philly role players are going to play much better on their home floor tonight as they haven't shown up yet, in this series. The other aspect of the game that you will see Philly continue to improve upon is the backboard. New York was in control of much of Game 1 as they controlled the backboard. Philly played better in Game 2 becuase they limited offensive rebounds and second chance points. I see the 76ers doing an even better job of that here and actually winning Game 3 quite easily. The 76ers were 21-12 ATS this season as a home favorite while the Knicks were just 11-12 ATS as a road dog. Both the Knicks and the 76ers were outstanding when they had equal rest as their opponents as New York was 29-19-2 ATS in those situations while Philly was 30-18 ATS. The home court, the despiration, and the anger that the 76ers have will be the difference and they win this game by double-figures. Lay the points on the home team here.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Thursday April 25th 2024-
7 Unit Play Take #526 Orlando -2.5 over Cleveland (7:00pm est):
Orlando returns home here in a must win situation. The Magic have been one of the better teams in the NBA this season at home where they've went 29-12 overall. This place should be rocking tonight as it's their first home playoff game since 2019. Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said "It's going to be great to be back at home, in front of our fans, That energy. That intensity. That's something that we'll be looking forward to. Take care of homecourt." I think the Magic will bring maximum effort, intensity and energy to this one.
Take Orlando in this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
Passing for today.
Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take Cleveland +2.5 over Orlando (7 p.m. EST, Thursday April 25)We were hoping this one would get to 3 by release time, but we think it might get there over the course of the day. Nevertheless, we like the Cavs to compete for the win here. They have the more seasoned roster, and they have raised their level of play in the postseason. They haven’t even played as well as they could have but won the first two games of this series by double digits. Orlando has been one of the best ATS teams all season but the playoffs are a different beast, and we think the Magic need a couple more pieces before they are ready to be a real postseason threat. We think Cleveland has a great chance to win this one outright and put the Magic on the verge of elimination.
7-Unit Play Take New York/Philadelphia OVER 204 (7:30 p.m. EST, Thursday April 25)
Both Games 1 and 2 went over this total, and we expect Game 3 to do the same. We expect another close game and expect both teams to get their points. With the way Game 2 ended, overtime would not be out of the realm of possibility. But we don’t think we will need OT here to cash this ticket. The Knicks are no longer anemic on offense and this team can put up some points. They have scored over 110 in 7 of their last 9 games. They scored 120 or more in four of those. Jalen Brunson is a threat to have a big scoring night at ant time, and he seems like the type of player that will step up in a game like this. We don’t think the Sixers can rely on defense to get the win here. So they will need to execute on offense. We expect both teams to get their share of the total tonight, and both teams should surpass the century mark just as they did in the first two games of this series.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take 'Over' 201.0 Cleveland at Orlando (7 p.m., Thursday, April 25)The Cavs have controlled this series through two games and it has not even been close. The struggles that Orlando had all season to score could not have been more apparent in Cleveland so a trip back to Disney World is just what the doctor ordered. This team is not a juggernaut by any means but they were 29-12 at home and will make more shots in after sleeping their own beds. This series may be over already but if Orlando is going to win a game it is this one but that is a big IF. Take the over mainly because Orlando will make more shots at home. Simple.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #526. Take Orlando Magic -2.5 over Cleveland Cavaliers (Thursday @ 7pm est)Let's look to pick up a NBA Winner here and keep winning in the NBA Playoffs, the 4* MLB Selection mind you goes off at 1pm eastern today. Don't forget back to back huge NHL Winners including a 8-Unit Winner recently on Colorado, a 7-Unit Winner on Boston last night and now a 6-Unit Selection released today. Per this selection, we like the Magic here, as it is time for the Magic to grow up and achieve adulthood here. They are a young team, who had beaten the Cavs once this year, and it was the game prior to the first game of the playoffs. So, Cleveland rolled in and dominated them in the first game to win by 14. Then, Orlando had the Suggs injury early in Game 2 and thought he was out for the year, only to find out, he can come back at the half and then eventually they lost by 10 points. Orlando shot 9/35 from 3 point land last game, ti was terrible, as they shot 26% from 3 point land and had 16 turnovers as well. I think what happens here is that the Magic finally put the demons behind them here, play great, they will have Suggs for the whole game and they will avoid going down 0-3 here as Orlando finally gets to host a playoff game and will be rocking and we love Orlando to do well here today.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL7 Unit Play. Take #529 Under 217 Denver at LA Lakers (10:00p.m., Thursday April 25 TNT)
Tony George
NBA
4/25/24
4U #526 Orlando – Moneyline (-135 ) over Cleveland *7 EST
Orlando simply could not score on the road – but I expect better at home as they failed to break 86 points on the road in this playoff series and gave it up at the rim against the Cavs in games 1 and 2. I think they tighten up in the paint at home. If not they are dead in the water.
The Cavs had major issues hitting 3’s in the first 2 games and those were at home, but the Magic were giving easy buckets at the rim which cost them dearly – again I think they realize this and will make a huge effort in the paint.
The Magic held the Cavs to under 40% from the floor in Games 1 and 2 as well. Bear in mind the Cavs have lost 8 out of their last 10 road games and this is do or die for the Magic. Another point is this is the first road game in nearly 2 weeks for Cleveland and Orlando had the 3rd best home floor record in the East this year, and if they ever need home court love, this is it, the biggest game of the year for them at home.
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play - #530 Los Angeles -1-110 over Denver (Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:00 pm ET)Take the Los Angeles ATS as my top NBA pick for Thursday night. This pick falls into 1 of my top NBA systems and I really like Los Angeles in what is basically a must win game for them to have and he shot at this series. Keep in mind this Los Angeles team came up just 2 point short in their last game at Denver and you can expect them to play much better in front of their home crowd here tonight. Los Angeles did hold Denver to just 101 points in their last game with Denver shooting just 44.3% against them in the main difference in that game was rebounds and I expect Los Angeles to be much more aggressive on the boards especially at home here tonight. Los Angeles has averaged 118.7 points per game at home this season shooting 50.4% as a team including 38.5% as a team from beyond the arc. Play Los Angeles ATS as we move to 18-5 with my last 23 NBA plays.
Scott Spreitzer
6-Unit Play: 528 76ers -4.5 over Knicks (7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25)Philadelphia certainly had its chances in each of the first two games. They led in the fourth quarter of Game-1 despite a bad night from the 3-point line combined with New York’s 46% 3-point shooting. And in Game-2, the Sixers were the victims of bad officiating late in the game. Philly has held the Knicks to 40% shooting overall and they expect to get De’Anthony Melton back tonight which should make them even tougher on the defensive end. I’m laying the points with the 76ers. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
5 Unit Play. Take #528 Philadelphia -4.5 (1st Half) over New York (7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, April 25)New York was outshot in both games yet managed to win each at home. The Knicks won the rebound battle and made more free throws to two tight wins. The scene shifts to Philadelphia and the 76ers have to be one frustrated team, knowing they absolutely should have won Game 2. New York will have the confidence but won’t get the home calls like they did at MSG. Oddsmakers are doing everything they can to scare people off the Sixers for the 1st half line, making it -4.5 with the full game line at -5.5. With a determined Philly squad 14-4 against the 1st half line off a road loss and 9-0 against the 1st half line playing with triple revenge, I’m on the 76ers.
August Young
[NBA] [7-Unit] (526) Orlando Magic -130 [ML] over Cleveland Cavaliers (7:00PM EST) The Magic have really struggled on the offensive end the L/2 games, but we still believe they have a win in the tank; and that will have to be tonight. We all know what happens when teams fall behind 3-0 in a series. In database history; teams that lost both Game 1 and Game 2 on the road, but are now listed as home favorites in Game 3; are 61.4% ATS with an average win margin of 7.2 points per game. They also win the game outright 69.4% of the time. That differential is worth enough for us to take them on the ML for the extra insurance if needed. Orlando are still the better defensive team of the two based on adjusted defensive rating and we expect them to lock down, while having more success on the offensive end back at home. Solid value in our estimation. Go Magic!Strike Point Sports
8-Unit Play. Take #528 Philadelphia (-5.5) over New York (7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25)The Knicks have played oustanding basketball this series, but even with their great play one could argue that they should be down 2-0. The 76ers just haven't gotten the final bounces to go their way and they find themselves in a 2-0 hole. If Philly wants any shot at winning this series this is a must win game on their home floor. The Knicks have gotten 23 points per game out of Josh Hart this series, and they have a 22 point game out of Duce McBride. I don't see either of those things happening on the road in this hostile environment. Yes, Jalen Brunson has played poorly but he is still averaging 22+ points per game, despite shooting the ball worse than normal. The Philly role players are going to play much better on their home floor tonight as they haven't shown up yet, in this series. The other aspect of the game that you will see Philly continue to improve upon is the backboard. New York was in control of much of Game 1 as they controlled the backboard. Philly played better in Game 2 becuase they limited offensive rebounds and second chance points. I see the 76ers doing an even better job of that here and actually winning Game 3 quite easily. The 76ers were 21-12 ATS this season as a home favorite while the Knicks were just 11-12 ATS as a road dog. Both the Knicks and the 76ers were outstanding when they had equal rest as their opponents as New York was 29-19-2 ATS in those situations while Philly was 30-18 ATS. The home court, the despiration, and the anger that the 76ers have will be the difference and they win this game by double-figures. Lay the points on the home team here.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Thursday April 25th 2024-7 Unit Play Take #526 Orlando -2.5 over Cleveland (7:00pm est):
Orlando returns home here in a must win situation. The Magic have been one of the better teams in the NBA this season at home where they've went 29-12 overall. This place should be rocking tonight as it's their first home playoff game since 2019. Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said "It's going to be great to be back at home, in front of our fans, That energy. That intensity. That's something that we'll be looking forward to. Take care of homecourt." I think the Magic will bring maximum effort, intensity and energy to this one.
Take Orlando in this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
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