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DP’S PLAYER PROP
SEASON RECORD: 55-32
PHILADELPHIA VS ORLANDO
The Magic won’t need to do ‘much’ to claim the 7th seed – but they will need to start putting in more consistent performances.
With that in mind, Orlando will get the chance to stay the course against the 76ers who are less Ben Simmons and are struggling for consistency themselves.
Evan Fournier is my go to guy here. Since his 24 points in the opening bubble game, he has been severely down on form returning 15, 7 & 4.
With both Isaac and Gordon sidelined, Nikola is going to need some help on the offense end and it’ll be his euro counterpart that delivers the good.
Expect Fournier to take 15 shots and connect on 40% from the floor as he cruises past his set total.
DP’S PICK – EVAN FOURNIER OVER 17.5 POINTS – WIN
TREND BET
TORONTO VS BOSTON
TORONTO
- 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs teams above .500.
- 41-17 ATS in their last 58 games playing on 1 days rest.
BOSTON
- 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs teams above .600.
- 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs teams above .500.
- 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
MATCHUP
- Celtics are 1-8 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
TREND BET – TORONTO -1.5
*Strongest trend bet of the night. If trends are your thing, this is your pick.
SAN ANTONIO VS UTAH
MATCHUP BETTING TRENDS
- Jazz are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
SEASON SERIES
| 22.02.20 | UTA | SAS | 104 : 113 |
| 30.01.20 | SAS | UTA | 127 : 120 |
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
- Derrick White has 5+ assists in the Spurs’ last 4 games against West opponents. (4.5).
- Patty Mills has 14+ points in the Spurs’ last 3 games against the Jazz. (10.5)
- DeMar DeRozan has 24+ points in 9 of the Spurs’ last 12 games as favorites. (22.5)
() = BOOKIE LINE
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| SAS | 29 | 38 | 16-14 | 11-22 |
| UTA | 43 | 25 | 21-10 | 20-13 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV |
| SAS | 113.8 | 115.4 | -1.6 | 229.2 |
| UTA | 110.9 | 108.1 | +2.8 | 219.0 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| SAS | OVER | SAS |
| -6.5 | 224.5 | 119-111 |
The Jazz have split their 4 bubble games and trail Denver by 2 games for 4th place in the West. On Wednesday, Utah outscored Memphis by 15 points during the 2nd quarter on the way to a 124-115 win.
The Spurs have also gone 2-2 in the bubble and trail Portland by one game for 9th spot in the West. On Wednesday, San Antonio let Denver shoot 55% from the field during a 132-126 loss.
Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley, and Rudy Gobert will sit this one out for the Jazz.
Take the Spurs to win and cover.
PICK – NO BET
IF YOU MUST – SAN ANTONIO -6.5
MEMPHIS VS OKLAHOMA CITY
MATCHUP BETTING TRENDS
- Thunder are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
- Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
SEASON SERIES
| 27.12.19 | OKC | MEM | 97 : 110 |
| 19.12.19 | OKC | MEM | 126 : 122 |
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
- Ja Morant has 20+ points in 5 of the Grizzlies’ last 6 games. (19.5)
- Danilo Gallinari has 20+ points in each of his last 3 games against the Grizzlies. (19.5)
- Jonas Valanciunas has 18+ points in the Grizzlies’ last 3 games against OKC. (16.5)
- Steven Adams has 10+ rebounds in 7 of the Thunder’s last 9 games against Western opponents. (9.5)
() = BOOKIE LINE
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MEM | 32 | 37 | 18-15 | 14-18 |
| OKC | 42 | 25 | 20-13 | 20-11 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV |
| MEM | 112.7 | 114.1 | -1.4 | 226.8 |
| OKC | 110.7 | 108.0 | +2.7 | 218.7 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| OKC | UNDER | MEM |
| -4.5 | 224.5 | 121-92 |
OKC look for their 2nd-straight win after knocking off the Lakers 105-86. Chris Paul was the leading scorer with 21 points, to go with 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
Memphis must find some swagger quickly or fall out of the postseason frame. The Grizzlies lost their 5th-straight game on Wednesday after losing to Utah 124-115. After the loss, 8th-place Memphis has just a 1-game lead over the 8th placed Blazers and 2 games over the 10th placed Spurs.
The young Grizzlies inexperience is evident after dropping their last 4 games both straight up and ATS since the restart. OKC on the other hand have covered in 4 of the last 5 and are coming off win over the West leading Lakers.
PICK – OKLAHOMA CITY WIN & UNDER 224.5
BROOKLYN VS SACRAMENTO
MATCHUP BETTING TRENDS
- Kings are 4-12 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
SEASON SERIES
| 23.11.19 | BKN | SAC | 116 : 97 |
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
- De’Aaron Fox has 28+ points in 4 of the Kings’ last 5 games. (24.5)
- Caris LeVert has 6+ assists in 4 of the Nets’ last 5 games against Western opponents. (4.5).
() = BOOKIE LINE
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| BKN | 32 | 36 | 18-14 | 12-20 |
| SAC | 29 | 39 | 15-18 | 14-21 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV |
| BKN | 111.2 | 112.3 | -1.1 | 223.5 |
| SAC | 109.7 | 111.7 | -2.0 | 221.4 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| SAC | UNDER | BKN |
| -3.5 | 229.5 | 119-106 |
The Kings are on a back-to-back and ended a 3-game losing streak after last night’s 140-125 win over the Pelicans yesterday.
Brooklyn saw its 2 game winning streak end on Wednesday after a 149-115 loss to the Celtics. Brooklyn trailed 71-52 at the half and never rallied during the second half in an embarrassing 34-point loss, coming back to earth after their victory over the Bucks.
Brooklyn has covered the spread in 6 of their last 10. The Kings on the other hand have lost 5 of their last 6 and have been disappointing since the restart.
Sac to take the swagger gained from yesterday’s won over the Pelicans into today.
PICK – SACRAMENTO -3.5
PHILADELPHIA VS ORLANDO
MATCHUP BETTING TRENDS
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Magic are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
SEASON SERIES
| 28.12.19 | ORL | PHI | 98 : 97 |
| 14.11.19 | ORL | PHI | 112 : 97 |
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
- Josh Richardson has 15+ points in his last 4 games against the Magic. (13.5)
- Tobias Harris has 9+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 games against the Magic. (7.5)
- Evan Fournier has 20+ points in 3 of the Magic’s last 4 games against the 76ers. (17.5)
- Joel Embiid has 30+ points in 3 of his last 4 games with Ben Simmons out. (27.5)
() = BOOKIE LINE
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| PHI | 41 | 27 | 29-2 | 10-24 |
| ORL | 32 | 37 | 16-15 | 14-20 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV |
| PHI | 110.0 | 107.9 | +2.1 | 217.9 |
| ORL | 107.0 | 107.8 | -0.8 | 214.8 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| ORL | PHI | |
| +4.5 | TBC | 108-101 |
The Magic look to end a 2-game after losing to Toronto 109-99 on Wednesday night. The Magic also lost Aaron Gordon who left in the 3rd quarter after an injury to his left hamstring and his status is doubtful in this matchup.
The 76ers go for their 3rd-straight win after beating the Wizards 107-98 on Wednesday. Embiid led the 76ers with 30 points and 11 rebounds. Ben Simmons (subluxation of the patella) was injured in the 3rd quarter and his status is in doubt.
Overs has hit in 15 of Orlando’s last 16 and in 8 of the 76ers last 9, however a lot of scoring power has been lost in this one.
PICK – NO BET
IF YOU MUST – ORLANDO +4.5
NEW ORLEANS VS WASHINGTON
MATCHUP BETTING TRENDS
- Under is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.
- Wizards are 20-7 ATS in the last 27 meetings.
SEASON SERIES
- FIRST MEETING
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
- Rui Hachimura has 12 points or less in 7 of the Wizards’ last 8 games. (14.5)
- Thomas Bryant has 19+ points in the Wizards’ last 3 games. (17.5)
- Troy Brown Jr. has 7+ rebounds in the Wizards’ last three games. (6.5)
() = BOOKIE LINE
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NOR | 29 | 39 | 14-20 | 15-19 |
| WAS | 24 | 44 | 16-16 | 8-24 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV |
| NOR | 115.8 | 117.1 | -1.3 | 232.9 |
| WAS | 115.0 | 119.4 | -4.4 | 234.4 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| NOR | NOR | |
| -6.0 | TBC | 118-107 |
The Wizards look to end a 4-game losing streak, last time out losing to the 76ers 107-98 on Wednesday. Thomas Bryant led the Wizards in the loss with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Washington are as good as gone, and will be eliminated from the post season with another loss or a win by Orlando or Brooklyn.
The Pelicans are on a back to back after a 140-125 loss to the Kings last night as -4.5 favorites.
PICK – NEW ORLEANS -6.0
TORONTO VS BOSTON
MATCHUP BETTING TRENDS
- Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
SEASON SERIES
| 29.12.19 | BOS | TOR | 97 : 113 |
| 26.12.19 | TOR | BOS | 102 : 118 |
| 26.10.19 | BOS | TOR | 112 : 106 |
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
- Jaylen Brown has 21+ points in 5 of his last 6 games. (18.5)
- Kyle Lowry has 8+ rebounds in the Raptors’ last 3 games. (5.5)
- Jayson Tatum has 25+ points in 5 of his last 7 games with the Celtics as underdogs. (22.5)
- Pascal Siakam has 25+ points in his last two games against the Celtics. (21.5)
() = BOOKIE LINE
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| TOR | 49 | 18 | 23-9 | 23-9 |
| BOS | 45 | 23 | 23-9 | 20-12 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV |
| TOR | 112.7 | 106.1 | +6.6 | 218.8 |
| BOS | 113.6 | 107.5 | +6.1 | 221.1 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| TOR | UNDER | BOS |
| -1.5 | 218.5 | 122-100 |
The Celtics look for their 2nd-straight win after smashing Brooklyn 149-115 on Wednesday. Jaylen Brown top scoring with 21 points. Boston is in 3rd place in the East, 4 ½ games behind 2nd-placed Toronto.
The Toronto Raptors have won 7-straight dating back to before the COVID hit, after a 109-99 win on Wednesday over the Magic. Toronto trails 1st placed Bucks by 4.5 games.
Celtics are 1-8 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Can’t go past the Raptors here.
PICK – TORONTO -1.5
