Pick #1 – Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers
The weekend is upon us and what an exciting weekend it will be with MLB baseball kicking off on Sunday but before that we plan on enjoying some NBA basketball of course and tonight we get 11 games of entertainment as we zoom in on the Philadelphia 76ers (28-47) versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (47-27) giving us a team that simply does not care anymore versus one of the best in the league who needs this one as they fight for the #1 playoff position. This bet is highly encouraging upon initial glance as some books OVER/UNDER line started at 219 and we are now seeing it continue to be knocked all the down to a 216.5 over / under giving us every reason to believe the sharp money is pulling in the UNDER's direction as the smart play. Diving in depth into the match up we note that the total has gone UNDER in 13 of Philadelphia's last 17 games when playing Cleveland so not only do we get two teams who simple have trouble scoring historically against one another but also if you have watched these two teams closely over the last few days they are just not playing urgent offensive basketball which also sets us up for what should be a low scoring blowout. The season offensive and defensive performance statistics give us averages of 212.16 and 214.25 and we get that oh so valuable scenario where both averages take us to our UNDER goal even at the peak levels of performance. Both teams OVER/UNDER combined record for the year is 78–67-4 and so we should fully expect an extreme regression back to a .500 record making the UNDER play yet another great value spot to be in. When it comes to pace of play Philadelphia is 5 and Cleveland is 16 and Cleveland should be able to control this pace all day with there slower style of basketball. We also note that the 76ers are 5 in possessions per game (on the decline) and the Cavaliers the number 17 team in the league (falling also) and its these teams recent performances that have us in a great position to get a low scoring affair here. The public consensus for this game is 60% in favor of the over so we get the nice general consensus and public fade that we always like to have on our side in this one as well. The computer predicted scoring outcome of this game is 215.6 so a 216.5 UNDER play given all the above looks like it should get us where we need to go and we even have the AI predictor slightly on our side in this one as well.. Game Time: Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers - Friday, March 31, 2017 7:35 PM Spread: 505 Philadelphia 76ers +9½ -110 +415 506 Cleveland Cavaliers -9½ -110 -525 Total: 505 Philadelphia 76ers Over 216.5 -110 506 Cleveland Cavaliers Under 216.5 -110 Betting odds provided by 5Dimes The Pick: UNDER 216.5 (2 Units) As always bet within your means and bankroll. Enjoy the games and be responsible when betting! Picks By TexasMatt Pick #1 – Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia
Want to know one of the best ways to get through the middle of the week? By watching NBA basketball of course and tonight we get 10 games of entertainment as we focus in on the Atlanta Hawks (36-34) versus the Philadelphia 76ers (30-39) in a must win game for Atlanta who will be tasked we keeping up with the high flying and scoring young guns of the 76ers. This bet is highly encouraging upon first look over as some books OVER/UNDER line started at 207 and we are now seeing it continue to be bumped up all the way to a 210.5 over / under as we formulate this pick and this insight provides a strong hint for us on where the smart money is being bet. Diving in depth into the match up we note that the total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 12 games at home and that the total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Atlanta so we are getting two teams who not only really like to go out and score against each other but also are in scenarios where paced up basketball makes the most sense. The season offensive and defensive performance statistics give us averages of 205.49 and 211.96 and we are really looking at a matchup specific scenario, lack of defense and recent trends to carry us through on this one. Both teams OVER/UNDER combined record for the year is 65–79-4 and so we should fully expect an extreme regression back to a .500 record making the OVER play yet another great value spot to be in. When it comes to pace of play Atlanta is 10 and Philadelphia is 5 giving us two teams in the top 10 in terms of pace in the league right and this total is simply too low given the above conditions. We also note that the Hawks are 9 in possessions per game (huge recent jump) and the 76ers the number 5 team in the league (up ticking as well) and were really looking to the 76ers love of pushing the pace at home and must win aspect for the Hawks to really send this game into an offensive upswing. The public consensus for this game is 63% in favor of the over so its a bit on the fence in the public eyes where this one is headed. The computer predicted scoring outcome of this game is 215.6 so a 210.5 UNDER play given all the above looks like it should get us where we need to go and we even have the AI predictor heavily on our side in this one as well.. Game Time: Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia 76ers - Wednesday, March 29, 2017 7:05 PM Spread: 501 Atlanta Hawks -2 -110 -128 502 Philadelphia 76ers +2 -110 +108 Total: 501 Atlanta Hawks Over 210½ -110 502 Philadelphia 76ers Under 210½ -110 Betting odds provided by 5Dimes The Pick: OVER 210.5 (2 Units) As always bet within your means and bankroll. Enjoy the games and be responsible when betting! Picks By TexasMatt Pick #1 – Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs
One of the best times of the entire year for basketball not only is March madness in full swing but the NBA basketball playoff race is heating up to an all time high setting the stage for a very interesting game that pits the Cleveland Cavaliers (47-25) versus the San Antonio Spurs (56-16) which gives us league heavy weights where position and form matters . This bet is highly enticing upon first glance as some books OVER/UNDER line started at 212.5 and we are now seeing it continue to drop all day eventually landing on a 212 over / under as this is being released which is always a strong indication as to where the sharp money is leaning. The season offensive and defensive performance statistics give us averages of 216.83 and 205.31 and we can fully expect this to be a defensive standoff as that is what the Cavs will want to focus on after getting blown out by Washington. Both teams OVER/UNDER combined record for the year is 71–61-2 and so we should fully expect an extreme regression back to a .500 record making the UNDER play yet another great value spot to be in. When it comes to pace of play Cleveland is 16 and San Antonio is 27 giving us two teams in the bottom half of the league matched up which should provide for a very slow game tonight. We also note that the Cavaliers are 17 in possessions per game (on an extreme decline) and the Celtics the number 14 team in the league (dropping heavily) and were really looking at two teams who most likely trying to make defensive statements, one team as their trademark style and the other needing a strong defensive showing after a massive failure last game all while fighting for the #1 spot in the east. The public consensus for this game is 65% in favor of the over so we get the nice general consensus and public fade that we always like to have on our side in this one as well. The computer predicted scoring outcome of this game is 205.9 so a 212 UNDER play given all the above looks like it should get us where we need to go and we even have the AI predictor slightly on our side in this one as well.. Game Time: Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs - Monday, March 27, 2017 8:05 PM Spread: 735 Cleveland Cavaliers +5 -110 +175 736 San Antonio Spurs -5 -110 -210 Total: 735 Cleveland Cavaliers Over 212 -110 736 San Antonio Spurs Under 212 -110 Betting odds provided by 5Dimes The Pick: UNDER 212 (2 Units) As always bet within your means and bankroll. Enjoy the games and be responsible when betting! Picks By TexasMatt Pick #1 – Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers
What a weekend it has been for basketball and after two full days of amazing college hoops we get to pick it up here on this Saturday with some juicy NBA baskeball and as such we are setting our sights on the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-43) versus the Portland Trail Blazers (33-38) which gives us one tam fighting for a playoff spot and another who already most likely playing in off season mode. This bet is highly enticing upon first glance as some books OVER/UNDER line started at 218 and we are now seeing it continue to sink all the way down to a 213.5 over / under as this is being released which is always a strong hint as to where the smart money is being channeled. Dissecting this contest even more wo not that the total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games and that the total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota giving us the team with everything online playing a slow style of basketball which should result in much the same tonight as they go to what has been working for not only against the wolves but also as recent play. The season offensive and deffensive performance statistics give us averages of 213.03 and 215.24 and we are really looking at a matchup specific scenario and recent trends to carry us through on this one. Both teams OVER/UNDER combined record for the year is 75–65-2 and so we should fully expect an extreme regression back to a .500 record making the UNDER play yet another great value spot to be in. When it comes to pace of play Minnesota is 25 and Portland is 12 giving us one of the slowest teams in the game against a better team that wants to play slower basketball as of late. We also note that the Timberwolves are 24 in posessions per game and the Trail Blazers the number 9 team in the league (on an extreme decline) and were really looking to theTrailblazers latest pace adjustment to carry this one through. The public consensus for this game is 97% in favor of the over so we get the nice general consensus and public fade that we always like to have on our side in this one as well. The computer predicted scoring outcome of this game is 212.4 so a 213.5 UNDER play given all the above looks like it should get us where we need to go and we even have the AI predictor slightly on our side in this one as well.. Game Time: Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers - Saturday, March 25, 2017 10:05 PM Spread: 509 Minnesota Timberwolves +6½ -110 +230 510 Portland Trail Blazers -6½ -110 -270 Total: 509 Minnesota Timberwolves Over 213½ -110 510 Portland Trail Blazers Under 213½ -110 Betting odds provided by 5Dimes The Pick: UNDER 213.5 (2 Units) As always bet within your means and bankroll. Enjoy the games and be responsible when betting! Picks By TexasMatt Pick #1 – Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics
Wednesday is upon and that means lots more NBA basketball of course and tonight we get 8 games of entertainment as we dial in the Indiana Pacers (36-34) versus the Boston Celtics (30-39) which gives us two teams looking pretty good in the playoff race. This bet is highly enticing upon first glance as some books OVER/UNDER line started at 208.5 and we are now seeing it continue to sink all the way down to a 206.5 over / under upon writing and this provides a strong opening insight for us on where the smart money is being funneled. The season offensive and defensive performance statistics give us averages of 211.55 and 209.92 and we are really looking at a matchup specific scenario and recent trends to carry us through this one. Both teams OVER/UNDER combined record for the year is 65–73-3 and we will be watching this stat going forward to see where the convergence will lean for the season. When it comes to pace of play Indiana is 17 and Boston is 14 giving us two teams in the bottom half of the league matched up which should provide for a very slow game tonight. We also note that the Pacers are 17 in possessions per game (on an extreme decline) and the Celtics the number 14 team in the league and were really looking to the Pacers sluggish play as of late to set the tone and carry this one home for us. The public consensus for this game is 58% in favor of the over so we get the nice general consensus and public fade that we always like to have on our side in this one as well. The computer predicted scoring outcome of this game is 201.6 so a 206.5 UNDER play given all the above looks like it should get us where we need to go and we even have the AI predictor slightly on our side in this one as well.. Game Time: Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics - Wednesday, March 22, 2017 7:35 PM Spread: 753 ndiana Pacers +7 -110 +260 754 Boston Celtics -7 -110 -320 Total: 753 ndiana Pacers Over 206½ -110 754 Boston Celtics Under 206½ -110 Betting odds provided by 5Dimes The Pick: UNDER 206.5 (2 Units) As always bet within your means and bankroll. Enjoy the games and be responsible when betting! Picks By TexasMatt Pick #1 – Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets
Monday is here and one of the best ways to start off any week is betting NBA baskeball of course and tonight we get to kick back and relax as we take in the Atlanta Hawks (37-32) versus the Charlotte Hornets (30-39) which gives us two teams in a must win game which should really ramp up the offensive intensity. This bet is very appealing upon first look as some books OVER/UNDER line started at 203 and we are now seeing it continue to rise all the way up to 204.5 over / under upon writing and this provides a strong opening insight for us on where the sharp money is being layed. Breaking down the contest even further we take note that the total has gone OVER in 12 of Charlotte's last 17 games when playing at home against Atlanta really highlighting the fact that these two teams always get up offensively when they meet. The season offensive and deffensive performance statistics give us averages of 208.38 and 208.77 and we get that oh so valuable scenario where both averages take us to our OVER goal even at the peak levels of performance. Both teams OVER/UNDER combined record for the year is 61–75-2 and so we should fully expect an extreme regression back to a .500 record making the OVER play yet another great value spot to be in. When it comes to pace of play Atlanta is 10 and Charlotte is 19 where we get a top 10 paced team, in a low total who should be able to control the pace of the game being the better team. We also note that the Hawks are 10 in posessions per game (on the rise) and the Hornets the number 16 team in the league so here again we get the better team playing fast basketball which will force Charlotte into a similar scenario. The public consensus for this game is 93% in favor of the under so we get the nice general consensus and public fade that we always like to have on our side in this one as well. The computer predicted scoring outcome of this game is 211.4 so a 204.5 OVER play given all the above looks like it should get us where we need to go and we even have the AI predictor slightly on our side in this one as well.. Game Time: Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets - Monday, March 20, 2017 7:05 PM Spread: 603 Atlanta Hawks +6 -110 +205 604 Charlotte Hornets -6 -110 -245 Total: 603 Atlanta Hawks Over 204½ -110 604 Charlotte Hornets Under 204½ -110 Betting odds provided by 5Dimes The Pick: OVER 204.5 (2 Units) As always bet within your means and bankroll. Enjoy the games and be responsible when betting! Picks By TexasMatt Pick #1 – Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
The weekend is finally here and that is great news not only because most of us get a break from but also because it means there will be lots of NBA basketball to watch and relax to as we focus our main interest on the evening to the Boston Celtics (43-25) versus the Brooklyn Nets (13-54) which features two teams headed in drastically opposite directions. This bet is very intriguing upon first look as some books OVER/UNDER line started at 219.5 and we are now seeing it shrink drastically to a mere 215.5 over / under and there rare large swing is a sure sign as to where the smart money is being channeled. Breaking down the contest even further we take note that the total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games and that the total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn setting up a situation that highly encourages a slower game of basketball. The season offensive and defensive performance statistics give us averages of 213.59 and 219.25 and we are really looking at the loss of Isiah Thomas for Boston to really plunder the offensive performance of the better team. Both teams OVER/UNDER combined record for the year is 67–63-5 and right now we are witnessing the middle regression we know always occurs giving us a key opportunity to grab some of the value while its happening. When it comes to pace of play Boston is 14 and Brooklyn is 1 giving us a situation where we are going to rely heavily on the better team to take control of the game and keep it at the pace they prefer which is a slower style of basketball and especially without their star point guard and scorer on the court. We also note that the Celtics are 14 in possessions per game (dropping drastically) and the Nets the number 1 team in the league (dropping) so here again we get two teams that are clearly playing as fast as they once were providing us a spot where the lines simply have not caught up yet. The public consensus for this game is 56% in favor of the over so we get the nice general consensus and public fade that we always like to have on our side in this one as well. The computer predicted scoring outcome of this game is 214.4 so a 215.5 UNDER play given all the above looks like it should get us where we need to go and we even have the AI predictor slightly on our side in this one as well.. Game Time: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets - Friday, March 17, 2017 7:35 PM Spread: 807 Boston Celtics -8½ -110 -365 808 Brooklyn Nets +8½ -110 +305 Total: 807 Boston Celtics Over 215½ -110 808 Brooklyn Nets Under 215½ -110 Betting odds provided by 5Dimes The Pick: UNDER 215.5 (2 Units) As always bet within your means and bankroll. Enjoy the games and be responsible when betting! Picks By TexasMatt Pick #1 – Dallas Mavericks at Washington Wizards
Do you smell that? Its basketball in the air and tonight NBA basketball presents us with a juicy 10 game slate as we carve out our favorite game which will be the Dallas Mavericks (28-38) versus the Washington Wizards (41-25) pitting one of the best against one of the worst. This bet is very enticing upon initial glance as some books OVER/UNDER line started at 208 and we are now seeing plenty of downwards jumps and have finally settled on a 207 over / under giving us a nice opening read as to where the sharp money is being wagered. Breaking down the contest even further we take note that the total has gone UNDER in 11 of Dallas's last 13 games and that the total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington giving us two teams that do not perform well offensively against each other and one team that is playing basketball at a turtle life pace as of late. The season offensive and defensive performance statistics give us averages of 207.19 and 206.59 and we get our absolute favorite spot to be in where even the far edges of the averages do not produce results that break our pick. Both teams OVER/UNDER combined record for the year is 68–63-1 and right now we are witnessing the middle regression we know always occurs making it a prime time to grab some of the value while its happening. When it comes to pace of play Dallas is 29 and Washington is 11 giving us a situation where virtually the slowest team of the league is facing a total they rarely break. We also note that the Mavericks are 29 in possessions per game and the Wizards are the number 12 team in the league so here again we get ta team favorite to target on UNDER'S as Dallas simply takes every opportunity to slow down games and over offense. The public consensus for this game is 57% in favor of the over so we get the nice general consensus and public fade that we always like to have on our side in this one as well. The computer predicted scoring outcome of this game is 214.8 so a 207 UNDER play given all the above looks like it should get us where we need to go even if off slightly from the AI predictor. Game Time: Dallas Mavericks at Washington Wizards - Wednesday, March 15, 2017 7:05 PM Spread: 603 Dallas Mavericks +7 -110 +260 604 Washington Wizards -7 -110 -320 Total: 603 Dallas Mavericks Over 207 -110 604 Washington Wizards Under 207 -110 Betting odds provided by 5Dimes The Pick: UNDER 207 (2 Units) As always bet within your means and bankroll. Enjoy the games and be responsible when betting! Picks By TexasMatt Pick #1 – Orlando Magic at Sacramento Kings
NCAA march madness is only a few sweet days away but lucky for us its basketball mania this month we get an 8 game NBA basketball run tonight to appease our betting wishes as we set our sights on the Orlando Magic (24-43) versus the Sacramento Kings (25-41) in a non featured event that pits the bad against the bad. This pick already shows a little favor to us from the word go as some books OVER/UNDER line started at 207.5 and we are now seeing plenty of downwards jumps and have now ultimately settled on a 207 over / under giving us a nice opening hint as to where the smart money went. Breaking down the contest even further we take note that the total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 10 games and that the total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing Sacramento putting historical and match up specific metrics on our side in this one. The season offensive and defensive performance statistics give us averages of 202.48 and 212.15 and the offense is just not there on either side to support this high of a total. Both teams OVER/UNDER combined record for the year is 58–71-1 and we will be a very close eye on this trend for these two awful offensive teams. When it comes to pace of play Orlando is 19 and Sacramento is 27 giving us a situation where we get the slow of the slow playing even more poorly then usual on offense. We also note that the Magic are 19 in possessions per game (falling off drastically) and the Kings are the number 20 team in the league so here again we get two teams at the bottom of the offensive ranges really setting the stage for a low scoring affair. The public consensus for this game is 58% in favor of the under so its a toss up for the crowd which will not shy us away from this reliable read. The computer predicted scoring outcome of this game is 210.3 so a 207 UNDER play given all the above looks like it should get us where we need to go even if off slightly from the AI predictor. Game Time: Orlando Magic at Sacramento Kings - Monday, March 13, 2017 10:35 PM Spread: 515 Orlando Magic +1 -110 -103 516 Sacramento Kings -1 -110 -117 Total: 515 Orlando Magic Over 207 -110 516 Sacramento Kings Under 207 -110 Betting odds provided by 5Dimes The Pick: UNDER 207 (2 Units) As always bet within your means and bankroll. Enjoy the games and be responsible when betting! Picks By TexasMatt Pick #1 – Boston Celtics at Denver Nuggets
Its basketball mania right now and tonight we get an 8 game NBA basketball slate to pick apart and for this schedule of games we plan to attack the Boston Celtics (41-24) against the Denver Nuggets (29-35) in a battle of two teams on the opposite spectrum of success. This bet has lots of luster and appeal at first glance as some books OVER/UNDER line started as high as a 223.5 and that has now dwindled down to a 221.5 over / under sending of signals of where the smart money is riding. Breaking down the contest even further we take note that the total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games and that the total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver bringing to light the fact that these two teams are currently play a slower style of basketball at the moment. The season offensive and defensive performance statistics give us averages of 218.36 and 216.69 so we get that oh so rare spot where the averages do not justify the current line which always adds a ton of value to our side. Both teams OVER/UNDER combined record for the year is 71–54-4 so we should fully expect a strong pull back to middle ground which lends itself to a nice UNDER opportunity to be in. When it comes to pace of play Boston is 14 and Denver is 18 giving us a situation where it will be a dominate slower team controlling the game which usually throws the lines off in our favor. We also note that the Celtics are 16 in possessions per game and the Nuggets are the number 9 team in the league (dropping significantly) and we note here that even the faster of the two teams is starting to drop off as the season wears on and we are in a high probability spot to capture this value. The public consensus for this game is 100% in favor of the over so we get the nice general consensus and public fade that we always like to have on our side in this one as well. The computer predicted scoring outcome of this game is 211.4 so a 221.5 UNDER play given all the above looks like it should get us where we need to go and we get the final confidence builder with the AI predictor brain also agreeing. Game Time: Boston Celtics at Denver Nuggets - Friday, March 10, 2017 9:05 PM Spread: 511 Boston Celtics -3½ -110 -160 512 Denver Nuggets +3½ -110 +140 Total: 511 Boston Celtics Over 221½ -110 512 Denver Nuggets Under 221½ -110 Betting odds provided by 5Dimes The Pick: UNDER 221.5 (2 Units) As always bet within your means and bankroll. Enjoy the games and be responsible when betting! Picks By TexasMatt |
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