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Opening Series Price [Via Westgate]: Los Angeles (-450) Dallas (+375) There seems to be a perception, and I could be wrong about this, that Dallas is going to be a thorn in the paw of Los Angeles in this first round. I think that is absolutely incorrect. The Clippers clearly wanted this matchup in the […]

Open Series Price [Via Westgate]: Boston (-400) Philadelphia (+330) Obviously Philadelphia took a massive hit when it lost Ben Simmons, but Joel Embiid could be enough in a series against Boston. I don’t think I’m ready to write up the obituary just yet on the 76ers’ season. Let’s start by examining the regular season series […]

Opening Series Price [Via Westgate]: Denver (-200) Utah (+175) This is a great series that has injuries/absences front-and-center. My first thought was that this price was too cheap on Denver. It has since moved to Denver (-290), but due to the issues with Utah’s roster. As we know, Mike Conley left Sunday morning for the […]

Oklahoma City @ Phoenix [Open: PHX -3.5, 225.5] Who’s playing for the Thunder? Both Steven Adams and Nerlens Noel missed the contest Sunday resting some injuries. However, indications are that they are minor, could play if it was a must-win/playoff scenario. Do they find their way into the lineup? This number is incredible, likely a […]

L.A. Clippers @ Portland [Open: LAC -4.5, 233.5] Los Angeles is 6-7 SU / 4-9 ATS in the 13 games without Kawhi Leonard this season. Not surprisingly, the Clippers really take a hit on defense with no Kawhi. They have just +0.1 net rating with him off the floor, a -0.2 net rating with Paul […]

New Orleans @ Sacramento [Open: NO -4, 234.5] Does New Orleans’ offense finally wake up? Through three seeding games New Orleans is 21st in the bubble in offensive rating (102.3). Their offense is struggling in multiple ways, most notably from deep. As a team they’re shooting 34.4% 3P in Orlando.  This is a team that […]

Memphis @ Utah [Open: UTA -4, 225.5] Memphis still has a small issue guarding the perimeter, but their defense has evened out over the last two games. After giving up 1.221 per possession to Portland their defense settled down, posted defensive ratings of 1.038 to San Antonio, 1.048 to New Orleans. Opponents are still shooting […]

Toronto @ Miami This a tough game to evaluate on multiple levels. One, how do you read into a performance from Miami on Saturday that was against such a short-handed Denver team? Two, what the hell is going on with Jimmy Butler? It was reported Sunday that Butler missed practice with an “excused absence”, but […]

Orlando @ Brooklyn Injury Report Orlando Magic Aaron Gordon, Groin (Expected To Play) Wesley Iwundu, Concussion (Questionable) Brooklyn Nets Lol Memphis @ Portland First matchup that comes to mind is Memphis’ defense against Portland’s offense. The Grizzlies’ defensive philosophies reflect those of Milwaukee: Cut off the rim, allow opponents to take perimeter shots. Memphis ranks […]