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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.
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.
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 Tuesday 23rd of April 2024
Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
Doc's Sports | 4 | $360.00 |
Robert Ferringo | 3 | $300.00 |
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | 4 | $400.00 |
Raphael Esparza (VSI) | -4 | $-440.00 |
Tony George | -4 | $-440.00 |
Vernon Croy | 4 | $400.00 |
Scott Spreitzer | 1 | $70.00 |
Doug Upstone | 3 | $270.00 |
August Young | 4 | $400.00 |
Jason Sharpe | 4 | $400.00 |
Griffin Murphy | -3 | $-345.00 |
Tuesday 23rd of April 2024
Doc's Sports
4-Unit Play Take Phoenix +3 over Minnesota (7:30 p.m. EST, Tuesday April 23)
The Suns looked awful in Game 1 but it’s not even close to panic time and they can steal home court advantage with a better showing here. We have thought all along that the Timberwolves are a regular season team this year. On the other side of the coin, the Suns are a team built for the postseason and they probably didn’t care about the regular season much and it showed at times. But the Suns started playing better down the stretch and we think we will see a much better effort from them tonight.
4-Unit Play Take Indiana +1 over Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST, Tuesday April 23)
The Pacers were off on their shooting in Game 1 but that was one of their worst offensive games in forever and we just think they are more competitive tonight. We lean towards them to win the series still as the Bucks have seemed like a team that will flame out in the postseason – mainly because of their defense. They played a strong defensive game last time out but without their best player on the court we think it will be tough for them to go up 2-0, and the Pacers should be able to score the ball a lot better tonight. We think they have a great chance to steal this one.
4-Unit Play Take Dallas -1.5 over LA Clippers (10 p.m. EST, Tuesday April 23)
Dallas got off to a slow start in Game 1 and had a lot of work to do in the second half to make it respectable, and they definitely played better in the third and fourth quarters. We think that momentum will carry over here and this series seems destined to be a long one. For once LA struck first, but we expect Dallas to even this series tonight. They have been much more consistent down the stretch and this Clippers team is still not complete without their best player on the court. Dallas will get more from the role players tonight and get the win in LA.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take #510 Minnesota (-3) over Phoenix (7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)
A lot was made over the fact that the Suns went 3-0 against the Timberwolves in the regular season. But two of those W’s came without KAT in April just before the playoffs. And if we just handicap this game based off of what we saw in the series opener, the Timberwolves are too big and too strong for the Suns. Phoenix’s big three stars played pretty well, combining for 64 points while making over 50 percent of their shots in Game 1. Despite that, they lost by 25 and were never really in the game. I have to see something more before I think this team can compete in this series.
1-Unit Play. Take #513 Dallas (-1) over L.A. Clippers (10 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)
Dallas scored 30 points in the first half of Game 1. They scored eight points in the second quarter. I can’t even describe that nonsense as a fluke because it is an insult to flukes. I also don’t think the Clippers are going to shoot 50 percent from 3-point range again. Dallas should get itself back in the series tonight.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #511. Take Indiana Pacers +1 over Milwaukee Bucks (Tuesday @ 8:30pm est)
Note, we have a 8*NHL selections today and are 4-0 with 8* selections the last 2 years. Look, Indiana could not have played worse to the Bucks and that is because they were in the playoffs for the first time legitimately in a long time and the moment was too big for them and it is hard to get up for a game in which Giannis was not going to be a part of it. Well, they took it too easy and paid a heavy price. The Bucks rolled them and won 109-94 but it was much worse than that honestly as Indiana was down by 27 at the half. Rick Carlisle is a championship winning coach, that was embarrassing what they had to endure in the first game, his team went 8/38 from 3 point land, Turner went 5/17 and Lilliard shot 6/11 from 3 point land and we don't see any of this happening today and love the Pacers.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL
4 Unit Play. Take #509 Phoenix +3 over Minnesota (7:30p.m., Tuesday April 23 TNT)
Tony George
NBA
4/23/24
4 Units
#509 / #510 - Phoenix / Minnesota (OVER 211.5) -110 *7:30 EST
The Suns Booker and Beal struggled big time in Game 1 and they will make adjustments to get on the scoring train and KD is going to have 25+ tonight with his team down a game. Minny applied pressure full court in Game 1 as well and I think the Suns will adjust as they dominated Minny in the regular season. Bear in mind Minny in their last 10 games is averaging almost 49% from the floor and 117 ppg, and this is when it counts. The Suns not breaking 100 will not happen again. I like the Over as this is a low total for 2 teams who have elite scorers all over the floor.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play - #511 Indiana +1-110 over Milwaukee (Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 8:30pm ET)
Take Indiana ATS as my top NBA pick for Tuesday night. Indiana has averaged 125.6 points per game over their last 5 games shooting 52.7% as a team and there is no way they shoot 39.6% and put up only 94 points once again here tonight. This is an Indiana team that has shot 37% as a team from beyond the arc this season and Milwaukee has allowed 114 points per game at home this season. This is also a Milwaukee team that has struggled offensively averaging just 105 points per game over their last 5 games. Play Indiana ATS as we move to 16-5 with my last 21 NBA plays.
Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 509 Suns +3 over T-Wolves (7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)
Phoenix went into Game-1, 3-0 SU/ATS against Minnesota this season, winning by an average score of 118-103. Phoenix is 10-2 outright in the last 12 meetings and have covered eight of the last 10. But they didn’t defend Anthony Edwards as well as they normally do and Durant didn’t get others involved, finishing the game with 31 points and 7 rebounds but just 1 assist. I expect KD to get others involved early and often and for Phoenix to bounce back. I’m backing the Suns. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
4-Unit Play: Take 513 Mavericks -2 over Clippers (10 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)
We’ve heard the saying, it’s not easy to flip the switch after a team rests its players before postseason play and Dallas found out the hard way. The Mavs gave their key players time off in each of the last two regular season games and they were completely out of sync in Game-1. With that behind them I expect different results tonight. Dallas can’t afford to go down 2-0 and they’re on a 19-6 ATS run as road chalk. The Mavs went 16-2 SU/ATS in 18 games before the final two of the regular season, while the Clippers struggled over their final 29 games. I’m backing the Mavs. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
3 Unit Play. Take #509 Phoenix +3 over Minnesota (7:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday, April 23)
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch fully understood that his initial game plan for beating Phoenix in the playoffs would have a short shelf life. It worked perfectly in Game 1, but that doesn't mean the same plan will work in Game 2. Phoenix acted shocked Minnesota would be rough with them and play physically. All the Suns' players were whining on the way to a 25-point loss to a team they were 3-0 SU and ATS against this season. The playoffs are big-boy basketball and if the Suns want to play soft, they will be gone in four or five games. I’ll say Booker and Beal take that outcome personally and they combine with Durant to have excellent games and do a much better job of hitting the glass and making shots. Keep in mind the Suns are 15-4 ATS after scoring 100 points or less.
6 Unit Play. Take #513 Dallas -1.5 over L.A. Clippers (10:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, April 23)
Not sure what Dallas was thinking when it was announced Kawhi Leonard would not play in the series opener, but it wasn’t basketball. The Clippers embraced the moment at home and ran away in the first half, cruising to the win. The Mavericks’ big men were thoroughly embarrassed by Ivica Zubac early in the contest and he ended with a career-best 20 points. That opened up everything the James Harden and Paul George. After being the hottest team in the NBA, the Mavs have lost three in a row. Luka and Kyrie have to bring the passion and get their teammates to follow and I’ll say they do, whether Leonard plays or not. Even with that ugly setback, Dallas is 19-6 ATS as a road favorite and they are 8-0 ATS in road games revenging a straight-up loss as a favorite.
August Young
[NBA] [4-Unit] (514) Dallas Mavericks/Los Angeles Clippers u216.5 -110 (10:00PM EST) What do you know? Teams are actually playing defense this playoffs as the under is hitting at a 76% clip (going 13-4). The public are getting hammered, and we're jumping on board. Game 1 barely eclipsed 200 points without Kawhi Leonard, and we don't think he will go in this one either. The fact they managed to win Game 1 and lock-down on the defensive end is enough of a positive (in our opinion) to keep him fresh for the more important games down the stretch. If he does go, not all is lost though as he is an elite defender in his own right. In fact; they are almost 8 points better per 100 possessions on the defensive end when he's on the floor. The fact they held the Mavs to under 100 without him is impressive. Either way; we're cool with it. Value on the under based on our numbers and some confirmation from various groups we talk with.
Strike Point Sports
7-Unit Play. Take #511 Indiana (+1) over Milwaukee (8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)
The Pacers were favored in Game 1 as everyone was on them with the news that Giannis was out. The Bucks played a perfect game, lead by Damian Lillard, and won easily on their home floor. I was on the Bucks in Game 1 as I knew they were terribly undervalued on their home floor in that spot. Indiana now has a game under their belt and will be prepared for what the Bucks throw at them. The Pacers looked awful offensively, and that won't happen again here in Game 2. Indiana will bounce back in a big way and win this game by double-figures. The Bucks had everything going for them in Game 1, but that absolutely won't be the case here. Take the road team in this one as Indiana evens up the series at one game a piece before heading home for Game 3.
3-Unit Play. Take #510 Minnesota (-3) over Phoenix (7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)
I just don't like this Suns team. Yes, they have three superstars, but I am not a fan of the way they play together. Bradley Beal looks to get his teammates the ball, but Durant and Booker just try to do everything on their own. The Wolves, despite Anthony Edwards going off, get more of their offensive options involved and play a more fluid style. Look for Minnesota to continue to thrive on their home floor and send this series back to Phoenix with a 2-0 lead.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Tuesday April 23rd 2024-
4 Unit Play Take #511 Indiana +1 over Milwaukee (8:30pm est):
I still think Indiana is better than this Milwaukee team that's missing it's best player currently. The Pacers had a rough patch early in game one where nothing went right for them. I feel that Indiana figured some things out in the 2nd half of the game but it was too little and too late. The Pacers have beat the Bucks four of six times this year and are playing better right now than Milwaukee.
Take Indiana to win this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
3 Unit Play - Take Milwaukee (-115) Over Indiana. (8:30p.m. Tuesday, April 23rd)
Milwaukee comes into this game 49-33 on the season, while Indiana is now 47-35. Milwaukee won 109-94 in the first game of the series. This is a game of basketball, and Milwaukee is home, where they finished the season going 31-11. Indiana was just 21-20 on the road this season. Milwaukee seems to really be heating up right now, even with Giannis out. He is currently listed as a game-time decision. Giannis' absence did not have an impact on game one, and I do not anticipate it will have an impact on game two as Milwaukee is tearing it up right now. Indiana struggles on the defensive side of the ball, and I believe that is going to be the X factor in tonight’s contest. Given this is a -1.5 line, we can shift this to a pick-'em matchup and take Milwaukee on the moneyline to win straight up.
Take Milwaukee (-115) Over Indiana.
Griffin Murphy
Doc's Sports
4-Unit Play Take Phoenix +3 over Minnesota (7:30 p.m. EST, Tuesday April 23)The Suns looked awful in Game 1 but it’s not even close to panic time and they can steal home court advantage with a better showing here. We have thought all along that the Timberwolves are a regular season team this year. On the other side of the coin, the Suns are a team built for the postseason and they probably didn’t care about the regular season much and it showed at times. But the Suns started playing better down the stretch and we think we will see a much better effort from them tonight.
4-Unit Play Take Indiana +1 over Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST, Tuesday April 23)
The Pacers were off on their shooting in Game 1 but that was one of their worst offensive games in forever and we just think they are more competitive tonight. We lean towards them to win the series still as the Bucks have seemed like a team that will flame out in the postseason – mainly because of their defense. They played a strong defensive game last time out but without their best player on the court we think it will be tough for them to go up 2-0, and the Pacers should be able to score the ball a lot better tonight. We think they have a great chance to steal this one.
4-Unit Play Take Dallas -1.5 over LA Clippers (10 p.m. EST, Tuesday April 23)
Dallas got off to a slow start in Game 1 and had a lot of work to do in the second half to make it respectable, and they definitely played better in the third and fourth quarters. We think that momentum will carry over here and this series seems destined to be a long one. For once LA struck first, but we expect Dallas to even this series tonight. They have been much more consistent down the stretch and this Clippers team is still not complete without their best player on the court. Dallas will get more from the role players tonight and get the win in LA.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take #510 Minnesota (-3) over Phoenix (7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)A lot was made over the fact that the Suns went 3-0 against the Timberwolves in the regular season. But two of those W’s came without KAT in April just before the playoffs. And if we just handicap this game based off of what we saw in the series opener, the Timberwolves are too big and too strong for the Suns. Phoenix’s big three stars played pretty well, combining for 64 points while making over 50 percent of their shots in Game 1. Despite that, they lost by 25 and were never really in the game. I have to see something more before I think this team can compete in this series.
1-Unit Play. Take #513 Dallas (-1) over L.A. Clippers (10 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)
Dallas scored 30 points in the first half of Game 1. They scored eight points in the second quarter. I can’t even describe that nonsense as a fluke because it is an insult to flukes. I also don’t think the Clippers are going to shoot 50 percent from 3-point range again. Dallas should get itself back in the series tonight.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #511. Take Indiana Pacers +1 over Milwaukee Bucks (Tuesday @ 8:30pm est)Note, we have a 8*NHL selections today and are 4-0 with 8* selections the last 2 years. Look, Indiana could not have played worse to the Bucks and that is because they were in the playoffs for the first time legitimately in a long time and the moment was too big for them and it is hard to get up for a game in which Giannis was not going to be a part of it. Well, they took it too easy and paid a heavy price. The Bucks rolled them and won 109-94 but it was much worse than that honestly as Indiana was down by 27 at the half. Rick Carlisle is a championship winning coach, that was embarrassing what they had to endure in the first game, his team went 8/38 from 3 point land, Turner went 5/17 and Lilliard shot 6/11 from 3 point land and we don't see any of this happening today and love the Pacers.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL4 Unit Play. Take #509 Phoenix +3 over Minnesota (7:30p.m., Tuesday April 23 TNT)
Tony George
NBA4/23/24
4 Units
#509 / #510 - Phoenix / Minnesota (OVER 211.5) -110 *7:30 EST
The Suns Booker and Beal struggled big time in Game 1 and they will make adjustments to get on the scoring train and KD is going to have 25+ tonight with his team down a game. Minny applied pressure full court in Game 1 as well and I think the Suns will adjust as they dominated Minny in the regular season. Bear in mind Minny in their last 10 games is averaging almost 49% from the floor and 117 ppg, and this is when it counts. The Suns not breaking 100 will not happen again. I like the Over as this is a low total for 2 teams who have elite scorers all over the floor.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play - #511 Indiana +1-110 over Milwaukee (Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 8:30pm ET)Take Indiana ATS as my top NBA pick for Tuesday night. Indiana has averaged 125.6 points per game over their last 5 games shooting 52.7% as a team and there is no way they shoot 39.6% and put up only 94 points once again here tonight. This is an Indiana team that has shot 37% as a team from beyond the arc this season and Milwaukee has allowed 114 points per game at home this season. This is also a Milwaukee team that has struggled offensively averaging just 105 points per game over their last 5 games. Play Indiana ATS as we move to 16-5 with my last 21 NBA plays.
Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 509 Suns +3 over T-Wolves (7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)Phoenix went into Game-1, 3-0 SU/ATS against Minnesota this season, winning by an average score of 118-103. Phoenix is 10-2 outright in the last 12 meetings and have covered eight of the last 10. But they didn’t defend Anthony Edwards as well as they normally do and Durant didn’t get others involved, finishing the game with 31 points and 7 rebounds but just 1 assist. I expect KD to get others involved early and often and for Phoenix to bounce back. I’m backing the Suns. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
4-Unit Play: Take 513 Mavericks -2 over Clippers (10 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)
We’ve heard the saying, it’s not easy to flip the switch after a team rests its players before postseason play and Dallas found out the hard way. The Mavs gave their key players time off in each of the last two regular season games and they were completely out of sync in Game-1. With that behind them I expect different results tonight. Dallas can’t afford to go down 2-0 and they’re on a 19-6 ATS run as road chalk. The Mavs went 16-2 SU/ATS in 18 games before the final two of the regular season, while the Clippers struggled over their final 29 games. I’m backing the Mavs. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
3 Unit Play. Take #509 Phoenix +3 over Minnesota (7:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday, April 23)Timberwolves coach Chris Finch fully understood that his initial game plan for beating Phoenix in the playoffs would have a short shelf life. It worked perfectly in Game 1, but that doesn't mean the same plan will work in Game 2. Phoenix acted shocked Minnesota would be rough with them and play physically. All the Suns' players were whining on the way to a 25-point loss to a team they were 3-0 SU and ATS against this season. The playoffs are big-boy basketball and if the Suns want to play soft, they will be gone in four or five games. I’ll say Booker and Beal take that outcome personally and they combine with Durant to have excellent games and do a much better job of hitting the glass and making shots. Keep in mind the Suns are 15-4 ATS after scoring 100 points or less.
6 Unit Play. Take #513 Dallas -1.5 over L.A. Clippers (10:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, April 23)
Not sure what Dallas was thinking when it was announced Kawhi Leonard would not play in the series opener, but it wasn’t basketball. The Clippers embraced the moment at home and ran away in the first half, cruising to the win. The Mavericks’ big men were thoroughly embarrassed by Ivica Zubac early in the contest and he ended with a career-best 20 points. That opened up everything the James Harden and Paul George. After being the hottest team in the NBA, the Mavs have lost three in a row. Luka and Kyrie have to bring the passion and get their teammates to follow and I’ll say they do, whether Leonard plays or not. Even with that ugly setback, Dallas is 19-6 ATS as a road favorite and they are 8-0 ATS in road games revenging a straight-up loss as a favorite.
August Young
[NBA] [4-Unit] (514) Dallas Mavericks/Los Angeles Clippers u216.5 -110 (10:00PM EST) What do you know? Teams are actually playing defense this playoffs as the under is hitting at a 76% clip (going 13-4). The public are getting hammered, and we're jumping on board. Game 1 barely eclipsed 200 points without Kawhi Leonard, and we don't think he will go in this one either. The fact they managed to win Game 1 and lock-down on the defensive end is enough of a positive (in our opinion) to keep him fresh for the more important games down the stretch. If he does go, not all is lost though as he is an elite defender in his own right. In fact; they are almost 8 points better per 100 possessions on the defensive end when he's on the floor. The fact they held the Mavs to under 100 without him is impressive. Either way; we're cool with it. Value on the under based on our numbers and some confirmation from various groups we talk with.Strike Point Sports
7-Unit Play. Take #511 Indiana (+1) over Milwaukee (8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)The Pacers were favored in Game 1 as everyone was on them with the news that Giannis was out. The Bucks played a perfect game, lead by Damian Lillard, and won easily on their home floor. I was on the Bucks in Game 1 as I knew they were terribly undervalued on their home floor in that spot. Indiana now has a game under their belt and will be prepared for what the Bucks throw at them. The Pacers looked awful offensively, and that won't happen again here in Game 2. Indiana will bounce back in a big way and win this game by double-figures. The Bucks had everything going for them in Game 1, but that absolutely won't be the case here. Take the road team in this one as Indiana evens up the series at one game a piece before heading home for Game 3.
3-Unit Play. Take #510 Minnesota (-3) over Phoenix (7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23)
I just don't like this Suns team. Yes, they have three superstars, but I am not a fan of the way they play together. Bradley Beal looks to get his teammates the ball, but Durant and Booker just try to do everything on their own. The Wolves, despite Anthony Edwards going off, get more of their offensive options involved and play a more fluid style. Look for Minnesota to continue to thrive on their home floor and send this series back to Phoenix with a 2-0 lead.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Tuesday April 23rd 2024-4 Unit Play Take #511 Indiana +1 over Milwaukee (8:30pm est):
I still think Indiana is better than this Milwaukee team that's missing it's best player currently. The Pacers had a rough patch early in game one where nothing went right for them. I feel that Indiana figured some things out in the 2nd half of the game but it was too little and too late. The Pacers have beat the Bucks four of six times this year and are playing better right now than Milwaukee.
Take Indiana to win this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
3 Unit Play - Take Milwaukee (-115) Over Indiana. (8:30p.m. Tuesday, April 23rd)Milwaukee comes into this game 49-33 on the season, while Indiana is now 47-35. Milwaukee won 109-94 in the first game of the series. This is a game of basketball, and Milwaukee is home, where they finished the season going 31-11. Indiana was just 21-20 on the road this season. Milwaukee seems to really be heating up right now, even with Giannis out. He is currently listed as a game-time decision. Giannis' absence did not have an impact on game one, and I do not anticipate it will have an impact on game two as Milwaukee is tearing it up right now. Indiana struggles on the defensive side of the ball, and I believe that is going to be the X factor in tonight’s contest. Given this is a -1.5 line, we can shift this to a pick-'em matchup and take Milwaukee on the moneyline to win straight up.
Take Milwaukee (-115) Over Indiana.
Griffin Murphy
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