MATT FARGO
San Antonio vs. Dallas – May 2, 2014 – 8:00 PM
10* Pick: @ -3 -110 San Antonio
We are going against the trends here and banking on the Spurs putting together a dominating performance for the first time in this series. Coming into the playoffs, San Antonio had won eight straight meetings against the Mavericks and the majority of those were not close but now San Antonio is barely getting by. Down 2-1, the Spurs have fought back with two straight wins but they were close enough where Dallas was able to cover both and it has now covered all five games in this series. Going back, the Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last six games while the Spurs are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games. Those records I feel are playing into this number as the last time these two teams met in Dallas, San Antonio was favored by 4.5 points and now it has dropped a point and a half since then. This is the spot where a top seed comes to play and while Dallas seems to have nothing left in tank, the Spurs look like they are just now getting comfortable and ready to send a knockout blow. They have found the way to beat Dallas with their solid pick-and-roll offense and it was in fine form in Game Five as the Spurs outscored Dallas 54-28 in the paint and on the night, San Antonio had five different players score over 15 points. Despite the cover struggles in this series, the Spurs have covered seven of the last 10 meetings in Dallas and going back, the Mavericks are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games. 10* (533) San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio vs. Dallas – May 2, 2014 – 8:00 PM
10* Pick: @ -3 -110 San Antonio
We are going against the trends here and banking on the Spurs putting together a dominating performance for the first time in this series. Coming into the playoffs, San Antonio had won eight straight meetings against the Mavericks and the majority of those were not close but now San Antonio is barely getting by. Down 2-1, the Spurs have fought back with two straight wins but they were close enough where Dallas was able to cover both and it has now covered all five games in this series. Going back, the Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last six games while the Spurs are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games. Those records I feel are playing into this number as the last time these two teams met in Dallas, San Antonio was favored by 4.5 points and now it has dropped a point and a half since then. This is the spot where a top seed comes to play and while Dallas seems to have nothing left in tank, the Spurs look like they are just now getting comfortable and ready to send a knockout blow. They have found the way to beat Dallas with their solid pick-and-roll offense and it was in fine form in Game Five as the Spurs outscored Dallas 54-28 in the paint and on the night, San Antonio had five different players score over 15 points. Despite the cover struggles in this series, the Spurs have covered seven of the last 10 meetings in Dallas and going back, the Mavericks are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games. 10* (533) San Antonio Spurs
MARC LAWRENCE
Houston vs. Portland – May 2, 2014 – 10:30 PM
3* Pick: @ -3.5 -108 Portland
Play On: Portland Trailblazers (Game 536).
Note: The Trailblazers host the Rockets in Game Six of this Western Conference series with their back to the wall in this elimination game at the Rose Garden. Portland takes the floor knowing that .600 or greater home favorites in Game Six of the playoffs off a double-digit loss are 20-1 SU and 18-3 ATS since 1991, including 15-0 SUATS if they allowed less than 114 points in the loss. With the Rockets just 2-9 SUATS in the playoffs off a DD win, we recommend a 3-unit play on Portland. Thank you and good luck as always.
Houston vs. Portland – May 2, 2014 – 10:30 PM
3* Pick: @ -3.5 -108 Portland
Play On: Portland Trailblazers (Game 536).
Note: The Trailblazers host the Rockets in Game Six of this Western Conference series with their back to the wall in this elimination game at the Rose Garden. Portland takes the floor knowing that .600 or greater home favorites in Game Six of the playoffs off a double-digit loss are 20-1 SU and 18-3 ATS since 1991, including 15-0 SUATS if they allowed less than 114 points in the loss. With the Rockets just 2-9 SUATS in the playoffs off a DD win, we recommend a 3-unit play on Portland. Thank you and good luck as always.
2Halves2Win (1-2-0 for -1.1u yesterday; 25-23 for +3.5u playoffs to date):
1* GAME: Raptors-Nets o192 (-110: Risking 1.10 units to win 1.00 units) - TBD (TBDu)
1* GAME: Raptors +4.5 (-110: Risking 1.10 units to win 1.00 units) - TBD (TBDu)
1* GAME: Rockets-TrailBlazers o212.5 (-110: Risking 1.10 units to win 1.00 units) - TBD (TBDu)
1* GAME: Raptors-Nets o192 (-110: Risking 1.10 units to win 1.00 units) - TBD (TBDu)
1* GAME: Raptors +4.5 (-110: Risking 1.10 units to win 1.00 units) - TBD (TBDu)
1* GAME: Rockets-TrailBlazers o212.5 (-110: Risking 1.10 units to win 1.00 units) - TBD (TBDu)
[h=3]Handicapper[/h]Ben Burns
[h=3]Game[/h]New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins May 2 2014 7:00PM
[h=3]Pick[/h]*ONLY $12* Burns' T.G.I.F. SPECIAL #1!
[h=3]Prediction[/h]Pittsburgh Penguins
[h=3]Reason[/h]I’m playing on PITTSBURGH. I believe this line could easily be higher. The Penguins are well-rested and playing at home. They outscore teams by a 3.3 to 2.4 average margin here. On the other hand, the Rangers only outscore teams by a 2.7 to 2.5 margin on the road and they’ll be playing their third game in four days here. Special teams figures to favor the Pens. The Pittsburgh power-play was the best during the regular season and was a solid 4 for 15 against Columbus. (The Pens also scored a pair of short-handed goals in that series.) On the other ha While the Rangers did win their most recent visit here, the Pens are still 5-1 the last six meetings here. I like their chances of improving on those stats tonight. 8*
[h=3]Game[/h]New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins May 2 2014 7:00PM
[h=3]Pick[/h]*ONLY $12* Burns' T.G.I.F. SPECIAL #1!
[h=3]Prediction[/h]Pittsburgh Penguins
[h=3]Reason[/h]I’m playing on PITTSBURGH. I believe this line could easily be higher. The Penguins are well-rested and playing at home. They outscore teams by a 3.3 to 2.4 average margin here. On the other hand, the Rangers only outscore teams by a 2.7 to 2.5 margin on the road and they’ll be playing their third game in four days here. Special teams figures to favor the Pens. The Pittsburgh power-play was the best during the regular season and was a solid 4 for 15 against Columbus. (The Pens also scored a pair of short-handed goals in that series.) On the other ha While the Rangers did win their most recent visit here, the Pens are still 5-1 the last six meetings here. I like their chances of improving on those stats tonight. 8*
StraightUPWinners Sharp - Ivan LaFlare
Sports pick, May 2 2014
Game of a Lifetime
Dallas Mavs vs San Antonio Spurs
15-units Spurs -4 @ 5dimes
It’s time for the Mavericks to pull out their fishing poles. The Spurs have shown they are the better team in the last 3 games even in a game 3 lost. In game 5 San Antonio played Spurs basketball, 4 of their starters scored double digits and they only turn the ball over 5 times. Tony Parker was the biggest bright spot of game 5. He scored 23 mostly out of pick and roll situations. Coach Pop prefer to use the pick and roll with Tim Duncan because he is able to shoot the short jumper or dive to the basket after the roll. Tiago Splitter has been a hidden gem for the Spurs. Duncan is drawing so much attention from the Mavs defense that they have not noticed Splitter recorded his 3rd straight double double on Wednesday. The Spurs shoot the 3 pointer well during the regular season but they are struggling to heat up from deep. Instead of settling for the long bombs they have pound the ball inside of the paint. In game 5 the Spurs produced 49 points in the paint and shot 27 free throws. San Antonio attempted 45 shots in the paint compared to Dallas 32. Defensively the Spurs are focused on containing Dirk. He has not made a 3 pointer in the last 3 games and they for forcing them out of his comfort zones on the court. Dirk will still find away to score 20 point but he has not had an offensive explosion against the Spurs. San Antonio will continue to win the battle in the paint and this series will end in 6.
Sports pick, May 2 2014
Game of a Lifetime
Dallas Mavs vs San Antonio Spurs
15-units Spurs -4 @ 5dimes
It’s time for the Mavericks to pull out their fishing poles. The Spurs have shown they are the better team in the last 3 games even in a game 3 lost. In game 5 San Antonio played Spurs basketball, 4 of their starters scored double digits and they only turn the ball over 5 times. Tony Parker was the biggest bright spot of game 5. He scored 23 mostly out of pick and roll situations. Coach Pop prefer to use the pick and roll with Tim Duncan because he is able to shoot the short jumper or dive to the basket after the roll. Tiago Splitter has been a hidden gem for the Spurs. Duncan is drawing so much attention from the Mavs defense that they have not noticed Splitter recorded his 3rd straight double double on Wednesday. The Spurs shoot the 3 pointer well during the regular season but they are struggling to heat up from deep. Instead of settling for the long bombs they have pound the ball inside of the paint. In game 5 the Spurs produced 49 points in the paint and shot 27 free throws. San Antonio attempted 45 shots in the paint compared to Dallas 32. Defensively the Spurs are focused on containing Dirk. He has not made a 3 pointer in the last 3 games and they for forcing them out of his comfort zones on the court. Dirk will still find away to score 20 point but he has not had an offensive explosion against the Spurs. San Antonio will continue to win the battle in the paint and this series will end in 6.
StraightUPWinners Sharp - Xavier Singleton
Sports Picks, May 2, 2014
Game of the Year
LA Dodgers vs Miami Marlins
10-Units Dodgers -121 @ 5dimes
3-Units Dodgers RL -1.5 +140 @ 5dimes
Milwaukee vs Cincinnati Red
5-Units Reds -118 @ 5dimes
NBA Game of the Day
Houston vs Portland
5-Units Portland -4 @ 5dimes
Portland has proved it has the advantage over Houston. Aldridge is a true match up problem. In games in where they were able to control him, Houston won. But in games where Portland won, Aldridge averaged 39 points game. Now Houston has to go on the road in a must win situation. Houston will be sent home tonight. Harden has not figured it out and frankly has been out played by Blazers young guards Lillard and Matthews. Harden has 17 turnovers in 5 games. He's turned it over twice as much as he's stolen the ball. With Harden not shooting efficiently, Rockets are in trouble. Trail Blazers have some of the best young talent in the league. Lillard, Batum, Mathews, Aldridge will close out this series against Houston tonight.
Sports Picks, May 2, 2014
Game of the Year
LA Dodgers vs Miami Marlins
10-Units Dodgers -121 @ 5dimes
3-Units Dodgers RL -1.5 +140 @ 5dimes
Milwaukee vs Cincinnati Red
5-Units Reds -118 @ 5dimes
NBA Game of the Day
Houston vs Portland
5-Units Portland -4 @ 5dimes
Portland has proved it has the advantage over Houston. Aldridge is a true match up problem. In games in where they were able to control him, Houston won. But in games where Portland won, Aldridge averaged 39 points game. Now Houston has to go on the road in a must win situation. Houston will be sent home tonight. Harden has not figured it out and frankly has been out played by Blazers young guards Lillard and Matthews. Harden has 17 turnovers in 5 games. He's turned it over twice as much as he's stolen the ball. With Harden not shooting efficiently, Rockets are in trouble. Trail Blazers have some of the best young talent in the league. Lillard, Batum, Mathews, Aldridge will close out this series against Houston tonight.
