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2021-22 NBA Picks/Performance Log
The 2021-2022 NBA starts Oct 19! Performance stats for all picks posted by @WizeOwlSports on Twitter and on website documented here...
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Jun 2, 20221 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Zig-Zag Theory Says Back Celtics in Finals Game 5 Action
We're betting with the Zig-Zag Theory in NBA Finals game 5 action and taking the points with the Boston Celtics at the Golden State Warriors
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May 22, 20221 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals, Game 3
After losses in games 1 & 2 of the 2021-22 NBA Western Conference Finals, we are betting the Mavs cover the 1H versus the Warriors in game 3
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May 19, 20222 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals, Game 2
We expect the Heat extend their prefect home stand in the 2021-22 playoffs with a cover vs. the Celtics in game 2 of the Conference Finals
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May 15, 20221 min read
202-22 NBA Playoffs: Betting on Defense in Mavs @ Suns, Game 7
History says NBA Playoffs game 7's tend to be lower scoring affairs after the first round. Thus we're backing the UNDER in Mavs Suns action
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May 12, 20221 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Phoenix Suns @ Dallas Mavericks, Game 6
We are betting the Phoenix Suns send the Dallas Mavericks fishing after game 6 of their 2021-22 NBA Playoffs second round matchup...
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May 10, 20222 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: A Strategy for Tuesday's Second Round, Game 5's
Historical precedent suggests the favorites should cover in 2021-22 NBA Playoff game 5 action between the 76ers / Heat & Mavericks / Suns
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May 8, 20221 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Phoenix Suns @ Dallas Mavericks
After falling to the Mavericks Friday, bettors are uniformly backing the Suns in NBA 2021-22 Playoff second round game 4 action Sunday...
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May 5, 20222 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: A Strategy for Betting Game 3's at the Sixers & Mavs
Th Suns & Heat both have 2-0 leads in their 2021-22 NBA Playoffs Conference Semis matchups. We are backing Mavs & Sixers covers in game 3...
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May 4, 20222 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Philadelphia 76ers @ Miami Heat
We like the Miami Heat for the second consecutive home cover in 2021-22 NBA Playoffs 2nd Round Game 2 action versus the Philadelphia 76ers
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May 2, 20221 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks @ Boston Celtics, Game 2
We're betting the Celtics rally back in game 2 after suffering an upset home loss to the Bucks in the 2021-22 NBA Playoffs 2nd round opener
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Apr 22, 20222 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks @ Chicago Bulls, Game 3
We like the Bucks to cover at the Bulls in the 3rd game of their 2021-22 NBA Playoffs 1st round series, despite Khris Middleton's absence...
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Memphis Grizzlies @ Minnesota Timberwolves, Game 3
We like the Memphis Grizzlies to take a 2-1 lead & cover at the Minnesota Timberwolves in gm 3 of the 1st round 2021-22 NBA Playoffs series
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Apr 19, 20222 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets , Game 3
We're backing the Warriors as short favorites when Golden State travels to Denver to face the Nuggets for game 3 of their NBA Playoff series
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Apr 19, 20222 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Philadelphia 76ers @ Toronto Raptors, Game 3
In 2021-22 NBA Playoff action, the Philadelphia 76ers will meet the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena Wednesday for game 3 of the series.
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Apr 18, 20221 min read
2021-22 NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets @ Golden State Warriors, Game 2
We're backing the Warriors to cover the 7 vs the Nuggets in the 2nd game of the 3-6 matchup in the opening round of the 2021-22 NBA Playoffs
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Mar 7, 20221 min read
Mar 7 NBA Action: Portland Trail Blazers @ Minnesota Timberwolves
We're backing the Portland Trail Blazers to cover at the Minnesota Timberwolves in Mon, Mar 7, 2022 NBA action. We lay out our thinking here
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Mar 7, 20221 min read
Mar 7 NBA Action: Houston Rockets @ Miami Heat
We are fading the bottom-of-the-barrel Houston Rockets at the Miami Heat in Monday, March 7, 2022 NBA action. We lay out the details herein.
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Mar 3, 20221 min read
Mar 3, 2022 NBA Action: Sacramento Kings @ San Antonio Spurs
We are fading the Sacramento Kings at the San Antonio Spurs in Thursday, March 3, 2022 NBA action. Read on for our full rationale...
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Feb 23, 20221 min read
Feb 24, 2022 NBA Action: A Solid Spot for Reversion in Totals Markets
Rooted in historical precedent, we make a case for disappointing aggregate scores in three games from the Thursday, Feb 24, 2022 NBA slate.
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Feb 21, 20222 min read
NBA Feb 24, 2022 Action: Backing Quality Over Momentum After Allstar Pause
We detail herein a simple system that highlights 3 high-conviction ATS picks for the Feb 24, 2022 resumption of the NBA regular season...
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Feb 21, 20221 min read
Feb 24, 2022 NBA Action: History Says Back Good Teams Following Allstar Break
1st game after the NBA Allstar break presents opportunity for bettors. We're backing the Suns & Nuggets ATS to exploit post-break tendencies
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Feb 17, 20222 min read
Feb 17, 2022 NBA Action: Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Clippers
We offer a compelling rationale for backing the Houston Rockets plus the points at the Los Angeles Clippers in Feb 17, 2022 NBA action...
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Feb 17, 20222 min read
Feb 17, 2022 NBA Action: Dallas Mavericks @ New Orleans Pelicans
The Dallas Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6, & we expect another cover at New Orleans cover at the New Orleans Pelicans on Feb 17, 2022
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Feb 17, 20221 min read
Feb 17, 2022 NBA Action: Miami Heat @ Charlotte Hornets
After a promising start, the Hornets hit a tough patch that we expect to continue. We're betting the Miami Heat cover at Charlotte Thursday.
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Feb 16, 20222 min read
Feb 16, 2022 NBA Action: San Antonio Spurs @ Oklahoma City Thunder
In Feb 16, 2022 NBA play, backing a San Antonio Spurs cover as 8-point favs at the Oklahoma City Thunder, a cover machine so far this year.
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Feb 15, 20221 min read
Feb 16, 2022 NBA Action: Backing Two of Three Big Dogs on Full Wednesday Slate
After terrible recent runs, we like the Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics & Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns in Wed, Feb 16, 2022 NBA play.
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Feb 15, 20221 min read
Feb 15, 2022 NBA Action: Backing the Biggest Dogs in the Pack Tuesday
In post-Valentines Day 2022 action, we like the Pacers at Bucks and Clippers at Suns, the two biggest underdogs on the short NBA docket...
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Feb 7, 20221 min read
Feb 7, 2022: New York Knicks @ Utah Jazz
We're lining up with sharps and betting that the New York Knicks and Utah Jazz exceed the betting total in Monday, Feb 7, 2022 NBA action...
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Feb 7, 20221 min read
Feb 7, 2022 NBA Action: Phoenix Suns @ Chicago Bulls
Monday's action represents the 4th game for the Bulls in 5 nights. Expect a tired Chicago outfit to fall (ATS) to the best team in the NBA
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Feb 7, 20221 min read
Feb 7, 2022 NBA Action: Miami Heat @ Washington Wizards
We are still fading the Washington Wizards. For Mon, Feb 7, 2022 NBA action, we like the Miami Heat to secure the cover as road favorites...
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Feb 6, 20221 min read
Feb 6, 2022 NBA Action: Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic
We expect the playoff-chasing Boston Celtics to cover at the Orlando Magic, who have no shot at the postseason, in Feb 6, 2022 NBA action
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Feb 6, 20221 min read
Feb 6, 2022 NBA Action: Detroit Pistons @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Taking the points with the Detroit Pistons at Minnesota Timberwolves in Feb 6, 2022 NBA action, as the stars look aligned for a home letdown
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Feb 4, 20221 min read
Feb 4, 2022 NBA Action: Oklahoma City Thunder @ Portland Trail Blazers
We like the Portland Trail Blazers to end a 3-game ATS losing streak as hosts to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Fri, Feb 4, 2022 NBA action
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Feb 4, 20221 min read
Feb 4, 2022 NBA Action: Chicago Bulls @ Indiana Pacers
We expect the Pacers negative momentum to persist, and are fading Indiana as host to the Chicago Bulls in Friday, Feb 4, 2022 NBA action.
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Feb 2, 20222 min read
Feb 2, 2022 NBA Action: Washington Wizards @ Philadelphia 76ers
We are backing the lowly Washington Wizards to cover as big dogs at the Philadelphia 76ers in Wednesday, February 2, 2022 NBA action...
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Feb 2, 20221 min read
Feb 2, 2022 NBA Action: Memphis Grizzlies @ New York Knicks
We are backing the Memphis Grizzlies for the bounce back win and cover at the New York Knicks in Wednesday, February 2, 2022 NBA action...
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Feb 1, 20221 min read
Feb 1, 2022 NBA Action: Orlando Magic @ Chicago Bulls
We like the Chicago Bulls to cover as 8-point favorites vs. the visiting Orlando Magic in Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022 NBA action...
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Feb 1, 20221 min read
Feb 1, 2022 NBA Action: New Orleans Pelicans @ Detroit Pistons
We expect aggregate scoring to exceed expectations when the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Detroit Pistons in Feb 1, 2022 NBA action...
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Jan 29, 20221 min read
Jan 29, 2022 NBA Action: Sacramento Kings @ Philadelphia 76ers
In Jan 29, 2022 NBA action, we're fading the Kings at 76ers (1H), as the road team's recent poor performance implies the cover is unlikely.
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Jan 29, 20221 min read
Jan 29, 2022 NBA Action: Washington Wizards @ Memphis Grizzlies
We detail herein a history-based rationale for backing the Washington Wizards to cover at the Memphis Grizzlies in Jan 29, 2022 NBA action
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Jan 26, 20221 min read
Jan 27, 2022 NBA Action: Los Angeles Lakers @ Philadelphia 76ers
We expect a relatively high-scoring affair in Philadelphia Thursday, when the Lakers match up with the 76ers in Jan 27, 2022 NBA action...
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Jan 26, 20221 min read
Jan 26, 2022 NBA Action: Sacramento Kings @ Atlanta Hawks
After a 53 point blowout in Boston, we expect the Sacramento Kings' negative momentum for carry to Atlanta in Weds, Jan 26, 2022 NBA play
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Jan 25, 20221 min read
Jan 26, 2022 NBA Action: Phoenix Suns @ Utah Jazz
Historical precedent suggests the Phoenix Suns are likely to win cover at the Utah Jazz in Wednesday, January 26, 2022 NBA action...
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Jan 25, 20221 min read
Jan 25, 2022 NBA Action: San Antonio Spurs @ Houston Rockets
We're backing the Houston Rockets for the cover as hosts to the fellow Southwest Division San Antonio Spurs in Tues, Jan 25, 2022 NBA play.
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Jan 25, 20221 min read
Jan 25, 2022 NBA Action: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers ATS vs. Minnesota Timberwolves is on our radar for Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022 NBA Action, but our support is conditional.
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Jan 24, 20221 min read
Jan 24, 2022 NBA Action: Chicago Bulls @ Oklahoma City Thunder
We're siding with the Chicago Bulls, absent DeRozan and Vucevic, at the Oklahoma City Thunder in Monday, January 22, 2022 NBA action...
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Jan 24, 20221 min read
Jan 24, 2022 NBA Action: Utah Jazz @ Phoenix Suns
We are backing a depleted Utah Jazz team at the Phoenix Suns in Monday, January 24, 2022 NBA Action. Our rationale is spelled out herein...
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Jan 23, 20221 min read
Jan 23, 2022 NBA Action: Hawks @ Hornets
We're backing the Hawks cover versus the Hornets, who are the fourth best team in the NBA versus the number and who have rattled of three...
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Jan 22, 20221 min read
Jan 22, 2022 NBA Action: Kings @ Bucks
We like the Sacramento Kings plus double-digits for the ATS win at the Milwaukee Bucks in Saturday, January 22, 2022 NBA Action...
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Jan 21, 20221 min read
Jan 21, 2022 NBA Action: Blazers @ Celtics
History says back teams on four or more game home stands, following upset losses, in match ups with squads that made the prior postseason.
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