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Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
Take: New York Knicks -4½-110
15* NBA Sunday No-Doubt Rout on New York Knicks -4.5
This is a home and home situation, and I certainly like taking the team that lost the first game, especially when they are playing at home with revenge in mind. Philadelphia beat New York 100-98 Friday night in Philly. Now, getting the Knicks as just a small home favorite is certainly a great value play Sunday knowing that they will be looking for payback.
This play falls into a system that is 51-20 (72%) ATS over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet on underdogs (PHILADELPHIA) - good shooting team (45.5-47.5%) against an poor defensive team (45.5-47.5%), good ball handling team (<=14.5 TO) vs. an average pressure defense (14.5-16.5 TO) after 42+ games. The 76ers are just 7-18 on the road this season. The Knicks are 9-1 ATS after allowing 100 points or more 4 straight games this season. Bet New York Sunday.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Miami Heat
Take: Total 201½ ov-110
15* NBA Sunday Total ANNIHILATOR on Clippers/Heat OVER 201.5
Both the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers have been playing in high-scoring affairs of late. The OVER is 8-3 in the Clippers last 11 games overall. Los Angeles and their opponents have combined to score 201 or more points in eight of those 11 contests. The OVER is 11-3 in Miami's last 14 games overall. The Heat and their opponents have combined to score 204 or more points en route to four straight OVERS.
This play falls into a system that is 29-7 (81%) OVER during the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet the OVER on road teams where the total is greater than or equal to 200 (LA CLIPPERS) - after a close loss by 3 points or less against opponent after scoring 55 points or more in the first half in 2 straight games. Roll with the OVER in this game Sunday.
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics
Take: Boston Celtics -4½-110
15* Magic/Celtics ABC Sunday No-Brainer on Boston -4.5
Good value here with the Boston Celtics as a small home favorite over the Orlando Magic. That's especially the case since the Celtics are coming off a loss, losing 97-101 to Dallas last time out. Boston rarely loses back-to-back games, and are 4-1 SU & 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss. Better yet, the Celtics are 8-0 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games this season.
This play falls into a system that is 61-26 (70%) ATS over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet against road underdogs (ORLANDO) - after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 against the spread, good team, winning 60-75% or more of their games on the season. Boston is 22-12 SU & 23-10-1 ATS in all home meetings with Orlando since 1996. Take the Celtics Sunday