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Our 2020-21 NBA Performance Track Record
We detail herein our success handicapping games for the 2020-21 NBA season (including regular season, play-in tournament and playoff action)
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- Jul 4, 2021
- 3 min
2021 NBA Playoffs Action: History Clear on Game 1 Best Bets
Backing the favorites and the UNDER to open the NBA Finals: Phoenix -5.5 and u217 After suffering a post-season drought lasting a decade,...
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- Jun 26, 2021
- 3 min
2021 NBA Playoffs Action: Backing Suns in Conference Finals, off Surprise Game 3 Loss
We are backing the Phoenix Suns for the game 4 cover at the L.A. Clippers in NBA Western Conference Finals Playoffs action, Saturday Jun 26
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- Jun 25, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NBA Playoffs Action: Backing Hawks Game 2 in Bad Matchup for Bucks
We regard the Atlanta Hawks as a bad matchup for the Milwaukee Bucks & are backing Atlanta ATS in game 2 of NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
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- Jun 19, 2021
- 1 min
2021 NBA Playoffs Action: Bookmakers Give Nets Game 7 Kiss of Death
In the limited number of instances where teams were favored by a bucket or less in NBA post-season game 7's, the short dog covered all...
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- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Siding with Jazz Over Kawhi-less Clippers in Game 5
If Kawhi Leonard were active, we probably would've backed the Jazz -2.5 Wednesday. But, the premier wing man left game 4 late in the fourth
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- Jun 16, 2021
- 1 min
2021 NBA Playoffs Action: Backing Favorite in Eastern Conference Semis Game 5
Betting the Sixers bounce back at home, Wednesday: Philly -6 We had the Nets to cover over the Bucks Tuesday, following the surprising...
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- Jun 15, 2021
- 1 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: The Beard Reportedly Likely for Bucks @ Nets, Game 5
The latest news is that James Harden will play in the fifth installment of the second round series between the Bucks and Nets Tuesday...
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- Jun 13, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Don't Expect Nuggets to Get Up off the Ground in Game 4 Vs. Suns
@WizeOwlSports details herein why we like the Phoenix Suns to finish off the reeling Denver Nuggets in NBA Playoffs Western Conference...
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- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NBA Playoffs: Nuggets' Offense Should Break Out at Home
History suggests aggregate offense in the third meeting between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs Western...
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- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Another Shootout in Sixers vs. Hawks, Game 2?
In game 1 of the NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers, the Hawks scored...
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- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Backing Sixers ATS Over Hawks in Game 2
We expect the Sixers' to bounce back Tuesday, after losing game 1 to the Hawks & are backing Philly for the ATS win Tuesday as migrate...
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- Jun 6, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Backing Hungry Suns in Western Conference Semis Opener
Circumstances attending Denver's and Phoenix's path to this point suggest the Suns hold the edge versus the number Monday...
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- Jun 6, 2021
- 2 min
NBA Playoff Action: Betting on Excessive Scoring in Hawks / Sixers 2nd Round Opener
The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Atlanta Hawks to open the second round of the 2020-21 Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs. We're betting...
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- Jun 2, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Backing Knicks at Home in Game 5 vs. Hawks
We are backing the New York Knicks for the cover over the Atlanta Hawks, in game 5 of the 1st round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs.
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- May 30, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Laying Chalk with Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks in Game 4
Backing the Atlanta Hawks to cover the spread in game 4 action of the opening series of the 2020-21 NBA Playoffs vs the New York Knicks...
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- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Zig-Zag Theory Informs Two 1st Round Picks Thursday
The Zig-Zag Theory is 6-10 ATS, so far. However, we see better days to come just ahead, and are aligning with Tony Salina's heuristic Thurs.
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- May 27, 2021
- 3 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Milwaukee Bucks @ Miami Heat, Game 3
The basketball gods appear poised to grant the Miami Heat the cover vs. the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday...at least for the first half, anyway.
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- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Zagging with the Knicks vs. Hawks in Game 2
Betting New York's defense shows up for game 2: Knicks -2 Through the regular season the Knicks D ranked fifth in the NBA by points...
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- May 25, 2021
- 3 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Zig, Don't Zag for Celtics @ Nets, Game 2
After defending home court and securing the cover in the 2021 NBA Eastern Conference two-seven opener, we like the Brooklyn Nets ATS again
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- May 23, 2021
- 3 min
NBA Playoff Action: Backing Knicks at Home and OVER in Series 1, Game 1
Backing New York Knicks cover vs. Atlanta Hawks in 2020-21 NBA Playoff Eastern Conference 4/5 opener. We also like the OVER...
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- May 23, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NBA Playoff Action: Taking Points with Wizards and Grizzlies
The momentum setups for the Wizards at Sixers and Grizzlies at Jazz favor the road dogs. We are backing Washington and Memphis to cover.
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- May 21, 2021
- 3 min
May 21st NBA Play-in Action: Memphis Grizzlies @ Golden State Warriors
We are backing the Golden State Warriors to win and cover vs. the Memphis Grizzlies in the final NBA Play-in Tournament game of 2020-21...
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- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
May 20th NBA Play-in Action: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
We are backing the Wizards at the Pacers in 2021 NBA Play-in action, after an abysmal out for Washington and a pristine showing from Indiana
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- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
May 19th NBA Play-in Action: Golden State Warriors @ LA Lakers
We are backing the Los Angeles Lakers cover in the NBA Western Conference Play-in "Nine-Ten Game", as hosts to the Golden State Warriors...
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- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
May 18th NBA Play-in Action: Charlotte Hornets @ Indiana Pacers
We are backing the Indiana Pacers to bypass the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Eastern Conference Play-In "Nine-Ten Game", on May 18, 2021...
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- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
May 19th NBA Play-in Tournament: Two Spurs @ Grizzlies Picks
We like the Memphis Grizzlies ATS (and the UNDER) in their Play-in Tournament romp vs the San Antonio Spurs in Wednesday, May 19 NBA action
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- May 16, 2021
- 1 min
May 16th NBA Action: Indiana Pacers @ Toronto Raptors
Backing the Indiana Pacers at the Toronto Raptors to close out the 2020-21 NBA regular season, as history says take the road favorites here.
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- May 16, 2021
- 1 min
May 16th NBA Action: Charlotte Hornets @ Washington Wizards
Two broad-based trends highlight the UNDER when the Charlotte Hornets challenge the Washington Wizards in Sun, May 16, 2021 NBA action
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- May 14, 2021
- 2 min
May 14th NBA Action: Sacramento Kings @ Memphis Grizzlies
We like the Grizzlies ATS as hosts to the Kings for the 2nd night in a row. Conference favs have proven the best bets from this position...
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- May 14, 2021
- 2 min
May 14th NBA Action: Orlando Magic @ Philadelphia 76ers
After dropping 5 straight, we're betting the NBA Orlando Magic collect the bounce back cover at the Philadelphia 76ers, as 14-pt dogs Friday
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- May 14, 2021
- 2 min
May 14th NBA Action: Toronto Raptors @ Dallas Mavs
We're backing the NBA Toronto Raptors + the biggest chalk Dallas Mavs-backers have laid this season. Classic buy low/sell high spot here...
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- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
May 11th NBA Action: Denver Nuggets @ Charlotte Hornets
Backing the Hornets early vs. hobbled Nuggets: Charlotte 1H +2.5 The Hornets will play the fourth installment of a five-game home stand...
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- May 11, 2021
- 1 min
May 11th NBA Action: Dallas Mavericks @ Memphis Grizzlies
Backing the UNDER in Mavs @ Grizzlies Tues, May 11 NBA play. Broad history points to lower scores, & Dallas is UNDER-prone without Porzingis
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- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
May 11th NBA Action: LA Clippers @ Toronto Raptors
Thus, a couple of separate, consistently profitable, history-based systems on our BetLabs dashboard point to the Clippers minus the big...
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- May 2, 2021
- 2 min
May 2 NBA Action: Randle's Knicks Making History
The Knicks are the top team in the NBA against the spread, but we think their recent 8-1 ATS run marks a sell high opportunity..
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- May 1, 2021
- 1 min
May Day NBA Action: Betting on Depressed Offense in Orlando
The Grizzlies and Magic mustered a combined 167 points Friday, in what turned out to be an easy win for Memphis. These teams will meet again
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- May 1, 2021
- 3 min
May Day NBA Action: The BIGGEST Favs on Saturday's Slate
A system on our dashboard highlights the Miami Heat ATS at the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies at Orlando Magic in May 1 NBA play
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- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
April 28th NBA Action: Lakers Fishing for First Cover since Anthony Davis' Return
Backing the Lakers ATS vs the Wizards in Apr 28th NBA action. We view LA's recent win/Washington's loss as signals to buy low/sell high.
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- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
April 28th NBA Action: Big Win Should Put Sixers Back on Right Foot
We're betting the Philadelphia 76ers build on their big win over the Thunder Monday & cover vs. the Atlanta Hawks in Apr 28, 2021 NBA action
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- Apr 27, 2021
- 3 min
Apr 27th NBA Action: Backing the Blazers for a Turnaround at the Pacers
We detail our rationale for backing the Portland Trail Blazers for the cover at the Indiana Pacers and the OVER in April 27, 2021 NBA action
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- Apr 26, 2021
- 2 min
April 26th NBA Action: Ample Context Supporting Lakers Cover at Magic
A couple of separate history-driven systems highlight the Lakers to beat the number as double-digit at t favorites at the Magic Monday...
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- Apr 25, 2021
- 2 min
April 25th NBA Action: Backing Pacers vs. Magic Sunday
Season-to-date record: 80-74-2, 52% Betting Pacers win streak ports to Orlando to extend Magic's skid: Pacers -5.5 We like the Pacers for...
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- Apr 25, 2021
- 2 min
April 25th NBA Action: Backing Blazers at Home vs. Grizzlies
We are backing the Portland Trail Blazers to cover the 1H spread vs the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action Sun, Apr 25, 2021. The Blazers...
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- Apr 24, 2021
- 1 min
April 24th NBA Action: Betting on Defense in Utah Saturday
The Jazz have held both of their last two opponents, the Rockets and Lakers, below 100 points of offense, resulting in paydays for UNDER...
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- Apr 24, 2021
- 2 min
April 24 NBA Action: Back the Bigger Streak in Raptors @ Knicks Action
The 33-27 New York Knicks have strung together sequences of eight consecutive wins and 11 covers in a row. We expect this momentum bodes...
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- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
April 19th NBA Action: Too Much Chalk for the Surging Wizards to Get Over
We detail herein the quantitative and contextual basis for our backing the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder at Washington Wizards April 19, 2021
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- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min
April 18th NBA Action: Backing Flailing Thunder at Raptors Sunday
We think the bloated Raptors spread is an overreaction, driven by the Thunder's dramatic nine-game slide and Toronto's found footing...
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- Apr 16, 2021
- 2 min
April 16 NBA Action: Betting the Knicks Normalize After Strong Four-Game Run
We detail herein our rationale for backing the Dallas Mavericks to cover the first half spread vs. the New York Knicks Friday, Apr 16, 2021
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- Apr 16, 2021
- 2 min
April 16 NBA Action: Fading the Seemingly Perrenial Big Favorites
We detail herein our rationale for fading the best team in the NBA, the Utah Jazz, as 10-point home favorites versus the Indiana Pacers...
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- Mar 28, 2021
- 2 min
Mar 28th NBA Action: Expect Atlanta to Move to Different (Circadian) Rhythm at Denver
Despite the smart money cohort pounding the O/U lower, we are taking the notably square position of backing the OVER when the NBA Denver...
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