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]]>The Conference Semifinals are here. The 8th Seed Miami Heat (44-38) will face off against the 5th Seed New York Knicks (47-35). In dramatic fashion, the Heat knocked off the 1st Seed, the Milwaukee Bucks, in large part to Jimmy Butler. The Boston Celtics currently have the least odds to win the NBA Championship by a large margin. These two teams will play tomorrow at 7:30 PM EST, at Madison Square Garden, located in New York, New York. The matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
Miami Heat: +2800, Previously +25000.
New York Knicks: +3000, Previously +6500.
Miami: +235
New York: -280
Spread: Miami +7, New York -7
Over/Under: 207.
SF Jimmy Butler- Day-to Day (Ankle)
SG Victor Oladipo (OUT)- Left Knee
PG Tyler Herro (OUT)- Hand
PF- Julius Randle- Day-to Day (Ankle)
C- Jericho Sims (OUT)- Right Shoulder.
The Miami Heat are one of the hottest and most talked about teams in the NBA right now. Their odds of winning an NBA Championship in the First Round were +25000. The Heat were not only facing the top Seed in the East, the Milwaukee Bucks, they were without players Tyler Herro, and Victor Oladipo, towards the end.
Miami stunned the NBA World when they beat the Bucks, however, they started to turn heads when they took the series 4 games to 1. They took advantage when Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo went down with an injury, which caused him to miss a few games.
Although this Heat team has some questions, there’s no doubt they wouldn’t have advanced without star Jimmy Butler. He’s led this team in scoring, including hitting a shot to send Miami into overtime against the Bucks. Butler is averaging 35.5 Points, 1.8 Steals, and 6.8 Rebounds in the playoffs. In addition, Butler has been an extremely efficient scorer from the Field and from downtown. He's shooting an incredible 58.5 Percent from the Field, and 43 Percent from the Three this postseason. The downside is that Butler rolled his ankle in Game 1 vs. the Knicks and is doubtful for tomorrow.
In the NBA Playoffs, Miami ranks 1st in Points Per Game (121.3), 1st in Three-Point Shooting (42.9), 12th in Free-Throw Percentage (75.8), 11th in Rebounds (42) 5th in Assists (25.3), and 10th in turnovers (13.2). It’s a little ironic since the Heat ranked last in the regular season in Points Per Game. On the defensive side, the Heat rank 10th in Opponent Points Per Game (115.3), 3rd in Steals (8.7), and 13th in Blocks (3.7). Miami moved on to the Conference Semifinals, where they took Game 1 against the New York Knicks, 108-101. Although Butler rolled his ankle, he added 25 Points, and Miami played very nicely as a team.
This Heat team has showed why they are elite and can make it far into the Playoffs. For a team that didn’t score many points in the regular season, Miami shot an incredible 45 Percent from the Three, and averaged 124 Points in 5 games against the Milwaukee Bucks. They are scoring at a high level, and are ranked 1st in Points Per Game, and Three Point shooting in the playoffs.
Although doubtful with an ankle injury, Miami has Jimmy Butler,?and veteran Head Coach Erik Spoelstra.??He is?easily one of the best coaches in the league, who’s led this team to titles, with or without talent. He finds ways to strategize and adapt against the opponent in big games.
If Butler is available to play the rest of the series against the Knicks, the Heat will be in good hands. Jimmy Butler put the team on his back, and had a high of 56 Points in Game 4, and 42 Points in Game 5 against the Bucks.
If the Miami Heat didn’t have injuries against them, I would pick them as the absolute favorites to win this series against the Knicks. According to CBS, Jimmy Butler is getting “round-the-clock treatment” for his ankle injury. If he is unable to suit up, other players can step up, however that will come with its challenges. Although Gabe Vincent and Kyle Lowry, and Max Strus had big games, Butler is the go-to guy that can clutch games and dominate on both sides of the ball.
Although Victor Oladipo dipped in numbers this season, he was a veteran presence for this team. He averaged double digits in points in the Playoffs, and the Heat will be without a player who could be a difference maker. Like Oladipo, former Sixth Man of the Year, Tyler Herro, is out indefinitely with a hand injury. Although he only averaged 12 Points Per Game in the playoffs, Herro can take over games and hit big three-point shots. He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Although the Heat get to the line, with key players out, they will need to hit their free throws. They currently rank 11th in the Free-Throw Percentage, at 75.8.
It’s been quite a long time since Knicks fans have seen their team compete, and advance in the playoffs. In fact, this is hungry Knicks team that got their first playoff win since the 2013 series. Not only did they beat the 4th Seed, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Knicks outrebounded them quite a bit, and put their trust in Jalen Brunson to lead this team.
The Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and are currently down 1-0 against the Miami Heat.
In the Post Season, New York ranks 13th in Points Per Game (99.8), 16th in Three-Point Shooting (26.8), 14th in Free-Throw Percentage (73.5), 6th in Rebounds (45.3), 16th in Assists (25.3), and 8th in turnovers (12.8). On the defensive side, The Knicks rank 2nd in Opponent Points Per Game (96.5), 1st in Steals (9.3), and 7th in Blocks (4.5).?Although the Knicks weren’t the top scoring team in the Regular Season or Playoffs, they will need to rely on the Heat’s injuries and play tough defense.
To much surprise, the Knicks have been more of a defensive team in the playoffs. They rank 2nd in Points Per Game and kept the Cavaliers to under 100 averaged Points in the first round of the playoffs. In addition, the Knicks outrebounded the Cavaliers 45.4 to 37.2 in the first round.
Although Julius Randle has an ankle injury, the Knicks were able to outrebound the Cavaliers in the first round, in addition to Game 1 vs. Miami. With Randle out, Mitchell Robinson had a double-double, with 14 rebounds in the last game. Topin, Hart, and RJ Barrett were all able to grab boards as well. If Julius Randle is out for the second game, look for the Knicks to dominate on the board, and put up second chance points, since they’ve been shooting poorly from the three.
Although the Knicks had an impressive series against Cleveland, there are many inconsistencies and red flags. Although the Knicks held the Cavaliers to 94.2 Points Per Game, the Knicks only averaged 99.6 Points Per Game. In addition, the Knicks struggled from both the field and from downtown. Given the game of basketball has changed, the Knicks will not win games shooting 28 Percent from the Three, and only 43 Percent from the field. If the Knicks want to keep up shooting wise, they will need to rely heavily on guard Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, and even RJ Barrett to step up. The Knicks continued their shooting troubles in Game 1 against the Miami Heat. New York shot 20 percent from the Three, and 60 percent from the Free-Throw Line.
Julius Randle proved how important he is to the Knicks in Game 1 against Miami. Not only did Randle suffer an ankle injury, but he was also unable to suit up for the Game. This is a huge loss for New York in the sense Randle is a player that plays with toughness and tenacity. He is a rim protector that can grab rebounds, fight down low, and can shoot outside. Also, he’s struggled in the last two games, and played limited minutes. The Knicks will need him to advance.
Right now, the lack of depth for this Knicks team is concerning. New York only had 15 Points off the bench in Game 1, in addition to losing Julius Randle. Even with Randle out, Hartenstein and Grimes each played under 15 minutes, and Quickley added 9 Points. Brunson, Hart, and Barrett all played 40 minutes and up. If the Heat speed up their tempo, it’s possible the Knicks starters will be gassed.
?Miami averages 121.3 points per game.
?New York averages 99.8 points per game.
?Miami ranks 10th in points allowed with 115.8 opponents points per game.
?New York ranks 2nd in points allowed with 96.5 opponents points per game.
?Miami ranks 11th in rebounds per game with 42.0.
?New York ranks 6th in rebounds per game with 45.8
?Miami ranks 4th in point differential at +5.5.
?New York ranks 6th in point differential at +2.3.
?Miami ranks?13th in blocked shots with 3.7 per game.
?New York ranks 7th in blocked shots with 4.5 per game.
?Miami averages 42.9 percent from the 3-point range, while New York averages 26.8 from the 3-point range.
-Miami covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.
-New York covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Miami has a 36-51-3 record ATS this season.
-New York has a 48-36-4 record ATS this season.
-New York 20-21-3 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Miami is 18-25-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
?Jimmy Butler played 43 minutes last game, in which he added 25 points, and 2 Steals. If Butler is unable to Play, it will be a challenge. Lowry had 33 Points in the first round, and has proven he can step up when needed, along with Max Strus. Although it won’t be easy, Miami has some pieces that can put up numbers to compete in this series if Butler cannot suit up. The Heat will also have to rely on Randles injury.?
-Miami won the Money Line 7 out of their last 10 games.
-New York?won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.
?Let's just say Julius Randle and Jimmy Butler are out with injuries for Game 2. All around, I do not trust the Knicks offense, their shooting troubles, and their limited bench.? Miami has been shooting very well, and there are some other players that can step up. Give me Miami Money Line for Game 2, and Miami in 7.
Prediction: Miami in 7.
-Miami Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.74
-New York Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.12
-Miami Overall O/U Record: 46-44-0
-New York Overall O/U Record: 43-43-2
-Miami hit the OVER 7 times in their last 10 games
-New York hit the UNDER 7 times in their last 10 games
If Julius Randle and Jimmy Butler are out for Game 2, I expect this to hit the Under. New York has struggled to hit 100 points against Cleveland, and last game was low scoring, even WITH Jimmy Butler. Give me the UNDER here.?
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]]>?The 3rd seed, Sacramento Kings (48-34, 25-16 Away) will face off against the 6th Seed Golden State Warriors (44-38, 33-8 Home) tonight in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs First Round. The Sacramento Kings lead the Series 2-1 and will have a tough matchup on the road. These two teams will play today at 3:30 PM EDT, at the Chase Center, located in San Francisco, California. The matchup will air on ABC. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Kings: +270
Warriors: -325
Kings: -110
Warriors: -110
Kings: +7.5 (-110)
Warriors: -7.5(-110)
Betting Odds: Sacramento (-1.5), Over/Under 237.5.
Betting Results: Sacramento Money Line, Sacramento +1.5, OVER.
This is the first time the Sacramento Kings are in in the NBA playoffs for the first since in 16 years. According to ESPN, “the arena was deafening starting in pregame warmups with some fans even bringing back the cow bells that were so common during their playoff runs two decades ago.”
Most of the King’s starters struggled in this game. However, De’Aaron Fox did not disappoint in his playoff debut, and erupted for 38 Points, attempted 27 shots, and had 3 steals. As a team, the Kings outrebounded the Warriors 50-41, and were more efficient at the Free-Throw Line, and the Three-Point. In addition, Sabonis and the Kings outscored the Warriors in the paint, 60-44, and led in fast break points.
Although Sacramento trailed in the first half, they outscored the Warriors in the 2nd half. Sabonis may have struggled offensively, however, he grabbed 16 boards. Malik Monk made up for their struggles with 32 Points off the bench. For the Warriors, Andrew Wiggins was rusty upon his return, and Jordan Poole was limited in minutes.
Betting Odds: Golden State (-2.5), Over/Under 238.5.
Betting Results: Sacramento Money Line, Sacramento +2.5, UNDER.
?Game 2 was an eventful one, again the Sacramento Kings hosting the Golden State Warriors at home. Known for his fights on and off the court, Draymond Green was hit with a flagrant foul and ejected from the game, after stomping on Domantas Sabonis chest. Although Green isn’t a high scorer, he is a player who can facilitate plays and makes a difference on the defensive end.
Although Golden State took an early lead in the 1st Quarter, the Kings outscored them in the 2nd, 41-29, and 25-23 in the 3rd Quarter. Even though Sacramento only shot 23 Percent from the Three, they shot 45 Percent from the Field, and dominated in the paint. The Sacramento Kings knew they had the opportunity to win this game without Draymond Green, and pulled away around the 2-minute mark, thanks to De’Aaron Fox go ahead three.
Betting Odds: Golden State (-6), Over/Under 241.
Betting Results: Sacramento Money Line, Sacramento -6, UNDER.
?No Draymond Green, No problem. After Green got ejected in Game 2, he was suspended for Game 3 against the Kings.? Steph Curry knew this team needed to take advantage at home, being down 2-0. He did not disappoint, and led the Warriors with 36 Points, 1 Block, 2 Steals, and attempted 25 shots. Although Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole struggled, Andrew Wiggins stepped up in a huge way for the Warriors. The Warriors and Kings are not normally known for their defense, however, the Warriors had 5 Blocks as a team, and 12 Steals.
Both teams struggled from the three, which has been the case this series. The Kings shot well under 30 percent from downtown, and the Warriors barely shot 30 percent. Overall, the Warriors outrebounded the Kings, 59-53, shot better from the line, and dominated in the Paint.
Betting Odds: Warriors (-10) Over/Under 232.5.
Betting Results: Warriors Money Line, Kings +10, OVER.
Betting Odds: Warriors (-8), Over/Under 235.5.
Betting Results: Kings Money Line, Kings +8, UNDER.
Betting Odds: Warriors (-6) Over/Under 241.
Betting Results: Warriors Money Line, Warriors -6, UNDER.
PG Matthew Dellavedova (OUT): Finger.
SG Gary Payton II (Probable): Illness.
SG Jordan Poole (Probable): Sprained Left Ankle.
F Andre Iguodala (OUT): Wrist.
G Ryan Rollins (OUT).
?Fox is one of the main reasons why this Kings team is so efficient, especially on the offensive side. Only 25 years old, Fox is averaging 29.3 Points, 3 Steals, 7.7 Assists, and 5 Rebounds in 3 Playoffs games against the Warriors. In addition, he’s averaging 68.5 Percent from the line, 44.4 Percent from the Field, and 33 Percent from the Three. He single-handedly carried this team to a win in Game 2 and averaged over 25 Points in all 3 regular Season games against the Warriors.
Fox has been nearly as efficient on the Road this season. He averaged 25 Points, 1.3 Steals, 6.2 Assists, and shot 49.8 Percent from the field in road games this season. Given the Warriors are at home, and are down in the series, look for Fox to continue his amazing gameplay. I fully expect him to lead the way for the Kings again this game.
?Domantas Sabonis has been an extremely important player when it comes down to rebounds and points down below. Standing at 7 Feet tall, he has what it takes to take over games, especially when the Warriors play small.
Sabonis is averaging 17 Points, 1.7 Steals, 3.3 Assists, and 13.7 Rebounds in the NBA Playoffs this year. He’s shooting 46.5 Percent from the field, and 61 percent from the Line. Although Sabonis hasn’t made nearly as many three-pointers, he shot 40 percent from downtown in 3 regular season games against the Warriors.
On the road, Domantas Sabonis averaged 19 Points, 6.5 Assists, and 12.6 Rebounds. In addition, he averaged over 60 percent from the field in road games. Sabonis will get another matchup against Looney, and Draymond Green, who is back in the lineup. Although Sabonis struggled offensively in the last game, he did grab 16 boards. If fully healthy from that sternum injury, I expect Sabonis to be a force on the glass.
?Steph Curry has been a constant force, even in two playoff losses against the Kings. In 3 Playoff games, Curry is doing what he does best, and that’s leading this team. Curry is averaging 31.3 Points, 3.8 Assists, and 5 Rebounds. He is a pure shooter who is averaging 48.5 Percent from the Field, 38.5 Percent from the Three, and nearly 94 Percent from the Line.
Curry shoots even better in Home Games this season. He averaged 24.6 Points, 1.6 Steals, and shot nearly 43 percent from downtown. In 4 regular season games against the Kings, Steph Curry averaged over 30 Points, and shot 50 percent from the Three.
The Kings and the Warriors are not known for their defense. I fully expect Curry, along with Fox to facilitate the ball, and shoot high volume shots. With Green back, Curry will be able to get the shot off and on the ball.
?Andrew Wiggins has been outstanding in his 4 regular season games against the Kings. Wiggins averaged 25 Points, 2.3 Steals, and 6.3 Rebounds. He also averaged an incredible 55 percent from the Field, and 39 Percent from the Three. In 3 Post Season games, Wiggins is averaging 19.1 Points, 1.7 Blocks, 5 Rebounds, and is shooting 47 percent from the Field. Wiggins shoots efficiently at Home Games, 41 Percent from downtown, and 55.6 percent from the Field. It’s important to note, Wiggins is struggling from the three, and if he makes his shots, that can be the difference maker for the Warriors.
?Sacramento averages 112.3 Points Per Game.
?Golden State averages 114.3 Points Per Game.
?Sacramento ranks 11th in Points Allowed with 114.3 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Golden State ranks 10th in Points Allowed with 112.3 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Sacramento ranks 2nd in Rebounds Per Game with 48.0.
?Golden State ranks 4th in Rebounds Per Game with 47.
?Sacramento ranks 9th in Point Differential at -2.0.
?Golden State ranks 8th in Point Differential at +2.0.
?Sacramento ranks 13th in Blocked Shots with 3.7 per game.
?Golden State ranks 6th in Blocked Shots with 4.7 per game.
?Sacramento averages 27.4 percent from the 3-point range, while Golden State averages 32.1 percent from the 3-point range.
?Sacramento averaged 120.7 Points Per Game.
?Golden State averaged 118.9 Points Per Game.
?Sacramento ranked 25th in Points Allowed with 118.1 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Golden State ranked 21st in Points Allowed with 117.1 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Sacramento ranked 21st in Rebounds Per Game with 44.4.
?Golden State ranked 20th in Rebounds Per Game with 42.5
?Sacramento ranked 8th in Point Differential at + 2.6.
?Golden State ranked 11th in Point Differential at +1.8.
?Sacramento ranked 29th in Blocked Shots with 3.4 per game.
?Golden State ranked 25th in Blocked Shots?with 4.0 per game.
?Sacramento averages 36.9 percent from the 3-point, while Golden State averages 38.5 percent from the 3-point,
-Sacramento covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Golden State covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento has a 47-37-1 record ATS this season.
-Golden State has a 40-44-1 record ATS this season.
-Golden State is 28-13-1 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Sacramento is 27-15-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
-Sacramento won the Money Line 5 out of their last 10 games.
-Golden State won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.01
-Golden State Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.95
-Sacramento Overall O/U Record: 41-43-1
-Golden State Overall O/U Record: 45-37-3
-Sacramento hit the UNDER 7 times in their last 10 games
-Golden State hit the UNDER 6 times in their last 10 games
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]]>The 2nd seed Memphis Grizzlies (51-31, 16-25 Away) will play the 7th seed, Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, 23-18 Home) tonight in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs First Round. The Series is tied 1-1, and Grizzlies star Ja Morant is questionable for the game. These two teams will play tonight at 10 PM EDT, at Crypto.com Arena, located in Los Angeles, California. The matchup will air on ESPN. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Grizzlies: +170
Lakers: -200
Grizzlies: -110
Lakers: -110
Grizzlies: +5 (-110)
Lakers: -5 (-110)
Betting Odds: Memphis (-4.5) Over/Under 228.
Betting Results: Lakers Money Line, Lakers +4.5, OVER.
By halftime, Memphis had the lead, and outscored the Lakers 38-27 in the 2nd quarter. Not only were the Grizzlies at home, but they had the best home record in the NBA this season. Although Ja Morant played a solid 30 minutes, he left the game in the 4th quarter due to a hand injury.
Although the Grizzlies had control through the first 2 quarters, the Lakers dominated in the 3rd and 4th quarters, thanks to Rui Hachimura. Los Angeles not only shot better from the Field, but they also shot better from the Three-Point Range. This time, they outrebounded Memphis 45-34, and did a great job of scoring off fast break points. For once, it was nice to see LeBron James get some help around him. Anthony Davis had a double-double, and both Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura had the game of their lives. Besides Hachimura scoring 29 off the bench, the Lakers didn’t get much bench help.
Both Dillion Brooks and Desmond Bane shot a combined 5-19 from the Three, and Morant had 6 turnovers himself. Jaren Jackson Jr. was a force on the offensive and defensive end, adding 31 points. Ultimately, Memphis didn’t shoot as efficiently, and got outrebounded. In addition, Memphis lost Ja Morant in the 4th quarter, a player who is not only an efficient scorer, but someone who can attack the rim and make plays.
Betting Odds: Lakers (-1) Over/Under 223.
Betting Results: Grizzlies Money Line, Grizzlies +1, UNDER.
A little trash talk never hurts anyone in the NBA Playoffs. The Grizzlies opened the series with yet another playoff loss and made sure that didn’t happen this game. In addition, Memphis was without star Ja Morant due to a hand injury. According to the Grizzlies, Morant had a bruised right hand, although x-rays were negative. On the betting side, the Lakers were favored entering this game, especially with Morant out.
Memphis came out aggressive, especially in the 1st quarter, in which they outscored Los Angeles 30-19. They held the Lakers to 27 Percent Three Point Shooting, and 41 Percent from the field. The Grizzlies did an excellent job of outrebounding the Lakers, especially defensively.
Although both teams shot 76.2 percent from the Free-Throw Line, it was the Grizzlies defense and early momentum that spoke for this game. Xavier Tillman had a quiet first game and ended up with a career-high 22 Points in Game 2. In addition, Tillman grabbed 13 boards for the double double. Dillon Brooks was in LeBron’s face all night, forcing him to throw passes in the paint. In addition, there was a tremendous amount of glaring and trash talking from Brooks to James.
Anthony Davis struggled down low, although he had 5 blocks. Davis went 4-14 from the Field and played 38 Minutes. However, Rui Hachimura stepped up later, and LeBron James led the way with 28 Points and 12 Rebounds. It’s important to know guard D’Angelo Russell struggled for the 2nd straight game. Russell shot 2-11 from the Field, and 1-5 from the Three. Besides Hachimura, the Lakers bench only provided 7 points, which is concerning. For the Grizzlies, all their starters had points in double-digits and had 24 points off the bench. Jaren Jackson Jr. worked Anthony Davis all game, had 5 Blocks, 9 Rebounds, and 18 Points. Both Jackson Jr. and Tillman combined for 22 Rebounds. This was a little surprising since the Grizzlies play small at times.
Betting Odds: Memphis (-7), Over/Under 244.
Betting Results: Lakers Money Line, Lakers +7, UNDER.
Betting Odds: Memphis (-9), Over/Under 230.5.
Betting Results: Memphis Money Line, Memphis -9, UNDER.
Betting Odds: Memphis (-1.5) Over/Under 224.
Betting Results: Lakers Money Line, Lakers +1.5, UNDER.
PG Ja Morant (Questionable): Hand Injury.
C Steven Adams (OUT): Knee.
PF Brandon Clarke (OUT): Left Achilles Tear.
F Jake LaRavia (OUT): Calf.
PG Dennis Schroder (Probable): Right Achilles Soreness.
PF Anthony Davis (Probable): Right Foot Stress Injury.
SF LeBron James (Probable): Right Foot Soreness.
Power Forward Jaren Jackson Jr.? stepped up nicely, given star Ja Morant was out for the game. He has been very much a force on both sides of the basketball. ?In 2 playoff games against the Lakers, Jackson Jr. averages 24.5 Points, 2.5 Blocks, 1 Steal, and is shooting 42.9 percent from the Three, and 54.5 Percent from the Field. Jackson is listed as 6”11 and plays the 5 with Steven Adams out.
Like Game 2, Jackson will be a key matchup against Anthony Davis down low and will look to keep up his offensive numbers. ?Jackson Jr. averaged 18.8 Points, 2.4 Blocks, 6.5 Rebounds, and shot 37.7 percent from the Three on the Road this season.
Desmond Bane is another series leader, and a key player for the Grizzlies. In 2 Playoff games against the Lakers, Bane is averaging 19.5 Points, 3.5 Assists, 4.5 Rebounds, and shoots 100 percent from the free-throw line. However, he’s struggled shooting from the Field and the Three-Point.
Bane shot the ball very well on the road this season. He averaged 16.1 Points, and shot 42.6 Percent from the Three, and 46.9 Percent from the field. In 2 regular season games against Los Angeles, Desmond Bane averaged only 13 a game, however, he had almost 2 steals a game. Look for Bane to lock up D’Angelo Russell, who’s been struggling, or Austin Reaves, who could be an X- Factor for the Lakers.
LeBron James had a tremendous amount of help in Game 1, however, he had to take over in the second game. Although Dillion Brooks plays strong defense on James, LeBron didn’t seem bothered by Brooks play or his comments. If anything, LeBron James has been in the league and postseason long enough to keep his head down and help his team anyway he can.
In 2 Playoff Games against Memphis, LeBron James is averaging 24.5 Points, 1.5 Steals, 2 Blocks, 4 Assists, and 11.5 Rebounds. In addition, he’s shooting 51 percent from the field. However, James continues to struggle from the Three and the Free-Throw line.
In Home Games this season, James averaged 27.7 Points, 7.2 Assists, and 8 Rebounds. He shot 49.4 Percent from the Field, and 33.7 Percent from the Three. LeBron will be a huge X factor tonight, offensively, and defensively. The Key for LeBron will be his three-point shot percentage and free-throw percentage.
Anthony Davis is a key part of the Lakers, especially when it comes to rebounds down low. Although Anthony Davis didn’t look himself, and struggled from the field in Game 2, he’s averaging 17.5 Points, 1.5 Steals, 6 Blocks, 3 Assists, and 10.5 Rebounds in 2 Playoff Games against Memphis. In addition, Davis is shooting 100 percent from the Free-Throw Line, 100 percent from the three, and 45 percent from the Field. Anthony Davis also averaged over 12 Rebounds a game, and 2.1 Blocks in Home Games this year.
I expect Anthony Davis to have a bounce back game, especially if the Grizzlies play small. He looked lifeless last game, and the Lakers need him to perform. I do expect Jaren Jackson Jr. to be a force on the boards, which will be a challenge for Davis.
?Memphis averages 107.5 Points Per Game.
?Los Angeles averages 110.5 Points Per Game.
?Memphis ranks 7th in Points Allowed with 110.5 Opponent Point Per Game.
?Los Angeles ranks 6th in Points Allowed with 107.5 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Memphis ranks 10th in Rebounds Per Game with 41.5.
?Los Angeles ranks 5th in Rebounds Per Game with 46.
?Memphis ranks 12th in Point Differential at -3.
?Los Angeles ranks 5th in Point Differential at +3.0.
?Memphis ranks 1st in Blocked Shots with 9 per game.
?Los Angeles ranks 3rd in Blocked Shots with 7 per game.
?Memphis averages 33.3 percent from the 3-point range, while Los Angeles averages 36.5 percent from the 3-point range.
?Memphis averaged 116.9 Points Per Game.
?Los Angeles averaged117.2 Points Per Game.
?Memphis ranked 11th in Points Allowed with 113 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Los Angeles ranked 20th in Points Allowed with 116.6 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Memphis ranked 21st in Rebounds Per Game with 44.4.
?Los Angeles ranked 25th in Rebounds Per Game with 44.9.
?Memphis ranked 4th in Point Differential at + 3.9.
?Los Angeles ranked 16th in Point Differential at +0.5.
?Memphis ranked 3rd in Blocked Shots with 5.8 Per Game.
?Los Angeles ranked 16th in Blocked Shots with 4.6 Per Game.
?Memphis averaged 35.1 percent from the 3-point range, while Los Angeles averaged 34.6 from the 3-point range.
-Los Angeles covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Memphis covered the spread in 3 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles has a 41-43-1 record ATS this season.
-Memphis has a 38-44-2 record ATS this season.
-Los Angeles 21-21-0 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Memphis is 14-26-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
Memphis only covered the spread in 3 of their last 10 games.? Lakers had a down game, and their Home Record Against the Spread is 21-21-0.? I expect Davis, LeBron, and the supporting cast to figure out way around Grizzlies defense tonight.? Give me Lakers -5.
-Los Angeles won the Money Line 8 out of their last 10 games
-Memphis won the Money Line 5 of their last 10 games.
We are all waiting to see if Grizzlies start Ja Morant will be out for tonight's game.? According to WOJ, Morant will try to practice before tonight's game. I think Anthony Davis comes alive, and the Lakers get a must win here at home.? Look for LeBron James to get some help from role players again. Give me Lakers Money line.?
-Los Angeles Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.1
-Memphis Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.09
-Los Angeles Overall O/U Record: 45-40-0
-Memphis Overall O/U Record: 38-44-2
-Los Angeles hit the OVER 8 times in their last 10 games.
-Memphis hit the OVER 5 times in their last 10 games.
The Under hit in BOTH of the first 2 NBA playoff games between the Grizzlies and the Lakers.? If Ja Morant is out, I like the under even more. I expect both teams to apply pressure and defense, much like Game 2.?
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]]>It's the start of the NBA First-Round Playoffs. For the Eastern Conference, the 5th Seed New York Knicks are 1-0 against the 4th Seed Cleveland Cavaliers. The 6th Seed Brooklyn Nets are down 0-1 against the 3rd Seed Philadelphia 76ers, and 7th Seed Atlanta Hawks are down 0-1 against the 2nd Seed, the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks currently have the highest odds of winning an NBA Championship.
Tonight, the 8th Seed Miami Heat face the 1st Seed, Milwaukee Bucks, and the regular season series is tied 2-2. The two teams will play tonight at 5:30 PM EDT at Fiserv Forum, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In addition, the matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds for the NBA Championship, here is information to know:
Milwaukee Bucks: +265
Boston Celtics: +295 ( top-seeded to win according to East Coast sportsbooks )
Philadelphia 76ers: +1000
New York Knicks: +6500
Cleveland Cavaliers: +7000
Miami Heat: +25000
Atlanta Hawks: +60000
Brooklyn Nets: +70000
NBA Daily First-Round Odds.
Miami: +350
Milwaukee: -435
Spread: Miami +9.5, Milwaukee -9.5
Over/Under: 220
The Milwaukee Bucks are the best team in the East, and currently have the highest odds of winning an NBA Championship. They rank 8th in Points Per Game (116.9), 10th in Three-Point Shooting (36.8), 29th in Free-Throw Percentage (74.3), 1st in Rebounds (48.6), 12th in Assist (25.8), and 21st in turnovers (13.9). On the defensive side, the Bucks rank 14th in Opponent Points Per Game (113.3), 28th in Steals (6.4), and 11th in Blocks (4.9). The First Round is held in Milwaukee, where they are 32-9 at home games this season.
Rebounding, Giannis, Corner Threes, Perimeter Defense.
The Bucks rank 1st in the League in Rebounds this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads the way with 11.8 Rebounds per game, and Bobby Portis, with 9.6 Rebounds per game. Also, Milwaukee ranks 1st in the league in Defensive Rebounds Per Game (27.5). The Bucks are a Rim Protector team, also led by Center Brook Lopez, who is averaging 18.8 Points Per Game, 2.4 Blocks, and 7 Rebounds in his last 10 games.
It’s no secret Giannis Antetokounmpo is the driving force for this team’s success. He’s in the top 3 MVP once again and is one of the most elite players in the game of basketball. He averaged a Career-High 31.1 Points Per Game, 11.8 Rebounds, and 5.7 Assists Per Game. Although he’s a 27.5 percent Three-Point Shooter, Giannis shot 55.3 percent from the field. He can size up in the paint, drive to the basket, protect the rim, and grab boards. He will be THE key player in this series.
The Bucks are efficient at shooting the Three (They rank 10th in the league), and they also rank 4th in the League in Three Points Made (47.3). Jrue Holiday is averaging 43.9 percent from the Three at Home Games, and Grayson Allen is shooting 44.1 percent from the Three at Home as well. Although Jevon Carter only averaged 8 Points Per game, he averaged 42.1 percent from downtown this year. I expect him to be an x factor as well. You can’t rule out Bobby Portis, or Pat Connaughton, who averages 37 percent from the Three against Miami this season.
Milwaukee is excellent at guarding perimeter shots, thanks to guard Jrue Holiday. Whether in man or zone, this is a player who locks up everything in the league. The Bucks rank 8th in Opponent Three-Point Percentage, holding teams to 35 percent beyond the arc.
Health of Khris Middleton, Free-Throw Percentage.
The Health of Khris Middleton has been a concern all season long. According to the Athletic, “Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton underwent an MRI on his injured right knee on Thursday, which came back clean. Middleton unfortunately missed the bulk of the playoffs last year due to a MCL sprain and had wrist surgery in the Bucks offseason. Although the Bucks claim he is healthy to play, Middleton made an appearance in only 33 regular season games. In those 33 games, he averaged 15.1 Points, 4.9 Assists, and shot an underwhelming 31.5 percent from the Three, and 43.6 Percent from the Field.
The Milwaukee Bucks are not good at Free-Throws, and this is an issue that can be the difference maker in close games. The Bucks are not a team that frequently gets to the line, and their percentage ranks second to last in the league (74.3 percent). Giannis Antetokounmpo is shooting almost 10 percent less from the line compared to last year. He averaged 64.5 percent from the line, and only 56.3 Percent in two games against Miami this year. It’s important to note, although Jrue Holiday averaged 85.9 percent at the line this year, he only shot 64.3 percent from the free-throw line in four games against Miami.
?The regular season series is tied 2-2 between the Bucks and the Heat.
?Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 19.5 points and 7.5 Assists, and 10.7 Rebounds against the Miami Heat this season. In those two games, Giannis shot 65 percent from the field, and struggled from the line.
?Grayson Allen averaged 15.7 points per game and 3.7 Assists against the Heat. In three games against Miami, Allen shot 52.4 percent from the three, and 50 percent from the field.
?Forward Khris Middleton averaged 18 Points, 1 steal, 5.5 Rebounds, and shot 59 percent from the field in two games against the Heat. Also, he only played 19 minutes in those two games. Expect him to contribute much more in this series, if healthy.
The Heat got a second chance, after losing to the Atlanta Hawks 116-105 in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Thanks to Jimmy Butler, the Heat beat the Bulls 102-91 to advance to the NBA First-Round Playoffs. Stat- wise, the Heat rank last in the league in Points Per Game (109.5), 25th in Assists Per Game (23.8), 27th in Rebounds Per Game (40.6), and 27th in Three Point Percentage (34.4). Although Miami struggles in most of those categories, they are 2nd in the league in Opponent Points-Per Game (109.8) and Opponent Field Goal Attempts (83.2). Miami Started their season 12-15 and won 4 out of their 5 last regular season games. Although Miami has not performed to their expectations, Head Coach Erik Spoelstra has experience in the postseason, and Jimmy Butler (Playoff Jimmy) is known for his tough playoff performance. We saw this in their last win over Chicago.
?The Heat are one of the best defensive teams in the league. They do not allow many points per game, and they rank 3rd in the league in Free Throw Attempts (21.1). They also rank 6th in Steals Per-Game (8.0). In addition, they rank 6th in the league in Opponent Rebounds Per Game (41.8), and 2nd in the league in opponent field goal attempts (83.2). Regarding Rebounds, Miami ranks 1st in the league in Opponent Offensive Rebounds Per Game (8.9). Although they do not get to the free-throw line much, they make their shots when it matters. Miami is 2nd in the league in Free-Throw percentage (83.1). In addition, Miami handles the ball well, and does not commit as high of turnovers compared to the rest of the NBA. Although they were outrebounded by Atlanta by a large margin, they redeemed themselves against the Chicago Bulls.?
Miami showed their lack of bench depth in their last two games. Besides Kyle Lowry adding 33 points, the rest of the Heat bench put up only 4 points. Also, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro all played 35 minutes and above. In the win against Chicago, Lowry, Caleb Martin, and Kevin Love were the only players available from the bench, in which they only put up 20 points.
Although they are a very good defensive team, they allow opponents to shoot 36.7 percent from the three-point-point, and 48.2 percent from the field. They do not get to the free-throw line frequently and rank dead last in the league in points scored. In addition, the Heat do not shoot the ball well beyond the arc (34.4) and rank towards the bottom in Assists. Although Miami has stars in Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler, they lack a true point guard and playmaker. Tyler Herro is perfect as a 2 guard, although he's struggled as of late, and Max Strus is starting in place of Veteran Point guard Kyle Lowry. Kyle Lowry exploded for 33 points in their loss to Atlanta but had just 5 points against the Bulls. They held Chicago to 28.6 three-point shooting last game. Can they do this against Milwaukee? Can Max Strus shoot lights out again beyond the arc?
?Max Strus scored 31 Points, had 2 steals, and shot 7-12 from the Three in the win against the Bulls.
?Bam Adebayo grabbed 17 rebounds in the last game.
?Jimmy Butler averages 22 Points, 6.3 Rebounds, and shot 40 percent from the three in four games against the Bucks.
?Bam Adebayo averaged 19.6 Points and 10.8 Rebounds in 4 games against Milwaukee.
Bucks ML
Heat +9.5
Under
Bucks in 5.
Although the regular series was tied 2-2 between these two teams, Giannis only played in two of those matchups.? Milwaukee has one of the best players in the game, great defense, and they can grab rebounds. They also have a considerable amount of depth compared to Miami. Give me the Bucks in 5.?
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]]>?Tonight, begins the second night of the NBA Play-In Tournament. For the Eastern Conference, the 10th Seed, Chicago Bulls (40-42, 18-23 Away) will face the 9th Seed Toronto Raptors (41-41, 27-14 Home). These two teams play tonight at 7:00 PM EDT at Scotiabank Arena, located in Toronto, Ontario. If you are looking to watch this game, the matchup will air on ESPN.
For the Western Conference, the 10th Seed Oklahoma City Thunder (40-42, 16-25 Away) will face the 9th seed New Orleans Pelicans (42-40, 27-14 Home). The two teams play tonight at 9:30 PM EDT at Smoothie King Center, located in New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition, the matchup will air on ESPN. If you are looking for the best betting odds for the NBA Championship, here is information to know:
Chicago Bulls: +100000
Toronto Raptors: +50000
Oklahoma City Thunder: +100000
New Orleans Pelicans: +60000
Bulls: +195
Raptors: -230
Spread: Bulls +6, Raptors -6
Over/Under: 212.5
Thunder: +185
Pelicans: -215
Spread: Thunder +5.5 Pelicans -5.5
Over/Under: 227
?The Chicago Bulls have 6 NBA Championships in 37 Playoff Appearances, and their last Champion was won in 1998. Last season, the Bulls finished as the 6th Seed and lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference First-Round. The Bulls rank 22nd in Points Per Game (113.1), 20th in Assists Per Game (24.5), 22nd in Rebounds Per Game (42.4), 16th in Three-Point Shooting Percentage, and 7th in Opponent Points Per Game (111.8).
Chicago had a rough start to the season, sitting at 16-20 on New Year’s Day. Even worse, they lost their star Point Guard Lonzo Ball for the entire season due to a Knee Injury. It’s important to note Ball hasn’t played a game since January of 2022. Given Lonzo Ball was a vital part of the offensive and defense, Alex Caruso and Ayo Dosunmu have not been able to replace him at the point. Also, The Bulls signed Veteran Point Guard Patrick Beverly in late February to get some depth at the guard position. Although Chicago didn’t make any trades during the NBA Trade Deadline, they finished 14-9 since the All- Star break. Stars DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine were relatively healthy this season, both leading this Bulls team in offense. Overall, this team has performed under .500, and defense remains the top strength of this team.
?Defense and limited turnovers.
?Although the Bulls aren’t in the top ranks in terms of scoring, they rank 4th in Field Goal Percentage at 49 Percent. In addition, they rank 5th in Free-Throw Percentage (80.9), and they have a low turnover rate (12.7). One could argue one of Chicago’s biggest strengths is their defense. Since the start of the NBA Season, the Bulls had the best Defensive Rating in the League (110.3). In addition, they rank 7th in Opponent Points-Per Game (111.8), 7th in Steals (7.9), and 6th in Opponent Free Throw Attempts (22).
Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vu?evi? have been the Bulls Primary Offensive Weapons. LaVine has carried the way, averaging 24.8 Points-Per-Game, 4.2 Assists, 4.5 Rebounds, shooting 37.5 percent from the Three, and 48.5 Percent from the Field. DeMar DeRozan averages 24.5 Points-Per Game, 5.1 Assists, 4.6 Rebounds, and is shooting 50 Percent from the Field, and 32.4 Percent from the Three. Center Nikola Vu?evi? is averaging 17.6 Points-Per-Game, 11 Rebounds, and is shooting 52 Percent from the Field, and 34.9 Percent from the Three.
The Bulls Bench has been a big strength in terms of defense. Although LaVine, DeRozan, and Vu?evi? carry this team offensively, it’s the role players that make this team elite on the defensive end. Veteran Patrick Beverly has always been a defensive minded guard and has 10 steals in the last 5 games. In addition, guard Alex Caruso is a defensive guard that averages 1.5 steals per game and has 8 blocks in his last 5 games. Patrick Williams is another key asset for this Bulls Defense. Williams averages 1.1 Steals-Per-Game, and 1.3 Blocks per Game. In addition, he’s had 8 Blocks, and 6 Steals in his last 5 games. Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Derrick Jones Jr., and Andre Drummond have contributed to this elite defense. The Bulls are very much a force on the defensive glass, decent against Perimeter Shots, and an aggressive team defensively.
Rebounding and Scoring.
?Although the Bulls play tough defense, and allow only 111.8 Opponent Points Per Game, there are some flaws. Vu?evi? is a player that can score and grab rebounds below. However, he’s only averaging less than 1 block per game, and Chicago ranks 19th in Blocks-Per-Game (4.5). Also, the Bulls are not the most efficient team on the offensive end. They rank 16th in Three-Point Shooting (36.1 Percent), 25th in Free-Throw Attempts (21.8), and rank last in the league in Three-Points-Made (10.4 Per Game). Although Vu?evi? has Andre Drummond to back him up, the Bulls rank 22nd in Rebounds Per Game at 42.5.
?Zach LaVine averages 23.5 Points Per Game, 1.5 Steals, 4.0 Assists, and 2.5 Rebounds game against the Raptors this year. LaVine is shooting 88.9 Percent from the Free-Throw Line, 38.5 Percent from the Three, and 53.1 Percent from the field in his 2 games against the Raptors.
?DeMar DeRozan is averaging ONLY 14 Points Per Game, 1 Steal, and 3.7 Assists in his three games against Toronto. In addition, he’s shooting 82.4 Percent from the Free-Throw Line, 0 Percent from the Three, and 53.8 Percent from the field.
?Nikola Vu?evi? averages 18.7 Points Per Game, 1 Block, and 10 Rebounds against the Raptors this year. Also, he’s shooting an impressive 46.7 Percent from the Three, and 58.5 Percent from the Field.
?The Toronto Raptors have total of 1 NBA Championship in 14 appearances. They are coming off a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in last year’s First-Round NBA Playoffs. Stat wise, Toronto ranks 24th in Points Per Game (112.9), 23rd in Assists Per Game (23.9), 18th in Rebounds Per Game (43), and 26th in Three Point Percentage (33.5). Like Chicago, Toronto doesn’t allow teams to score many points. They rank 4th in Opponent Points Per Game (111.4). Although this team finished 5th in the Atlantic Division, they were able to finish .500 at 41-41.
By New Years Day, the Raptors were a .500 team at 16-20. By the NBA Trade Deadline, Toronto received Big Man Jakob Poeltl, in exchange for Khem Birch, a 2024 first-round pick, 2023 second-round pick, and a 2025 second-round pick. It’s important to note, this is Poeltl’s second stint with Toronto. Since the Raptors made the mid-season trade, they finished 13-10 since the NBA All-Star Break. Also, Toronto is 27-25 against Eastern Conference Teams.
Force Turnovers, Strong Starting 5.
?For the most part, the Raptors have been a mediocre team all season long. Led by Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet, the Raptors take many shots. In fact, the Raptors rank 5th in Field Goal Attempts (91.3). On the defensive side, the Raptors lead the league in Steals (9.4), rank 10th in Blocks (5.2), and lead the league in fewest turnovers (11.2). As mentioned before, Toronto ranks 4th in Opponent Points Per Gamer (111.4), and they force their opponents to commit turnovers. As far as turnovers are concerned, the Raptors rank 2nd in Opponent Turnovers (15.9).
Toronto’s starting five, Fred VanVleet, O.G Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, and Jakob Poeltl all average points in double-digits. The Raptors have decent depth at the Forward Position, with Chris Boucher and Precious Achiuwa behind Siakam.? Forward Pascal Siakam is averaging a Career-Highs in Points Per Game with 24.2, and Assists (5.8). In addition, he’s shooting an efficient 48 percent from the Field. Since joining Toronto, Jakob Poeltl is averaging 13.1 Points Per Game, 9.2 Rebounds, and is shooting 65.2 percent from the field.
Defense and Shooting.
There are many weaknesses when it comes to the Toronto Raptors. They do not score many points per game, and rank 24th in Points Per Game (112.9). In addition, they struggle offensively from the Three-Point and the Field Goal Range. In fact, Toronto ranks 27th in Field Goal Percentage (45.9), and 28th in Three-Point Percentage (33.5).
This next stat will confuse many. Although the Raptors are in the top 5 in points allowed, they rank 27th in Field Goal Percentage. Toronto allows opposing teams to shoot 49.1 percent from the Field, and 37.4 percent from the Three, which ranks 28th.
Although Toronto has a strong starting 5, their bench is depleted. Besides Chris Boucher and Precious Achiuwa, there is not much depth. In fact, the Raptors rank second to last in Bench Points Per Game (28.0).??
?The Raptors won the regular season series 2-1 against the Chicago Bulls.
?Pascal Siakam struggled in his 1 game against Chicago. He averaged 20 Points Per game, 8 Rebounds, and was limited to 20 percent Three Point shooting, and 38.9 Percent from the Field.
?Fred VanVleet averaged 20 Points Per Game, 1 Steal, 8 Assists, and 4.7 Rebounds in three games against Chicago. He shot 37.5 percent from the Three, and 38.5 percent from the Field.
? Scottie Barnes struggled in his 3 games against the Bulls. He averaged points per game, 5.5 assists, and shooting 21 percent from the three-point.
?The Oklahoma City Thunder have a total of 33 Playoff appearances, and 1 NBA Championship as the Seattle Supersonics. This year was the Thunders first 40-win game since the 2019-2022 season, and they missed the past two playoffs. Although the Thunder struggled the last two seasons, they have a lot of draft?capital. In?fact, they entered this season with the youngest players of any team (23.14). Although Rookie Center Chet Holmgren missed the entire season, Shai- Gilgeous- Alexander expanded his game.??
The Thunder rank 5th in Points Per Game (117.5), 21st in Assists Per Game (24.4), 14th in Rebounds (43.6), 17th in Three-Point Shooting Percentage, and 19th in Opponent Points Per Game (116.4). Besides Chet Holmgren, the Thunder selected Jalen Williams, from Santa Clara, and Jaylin Williams, out of Arkansas.
Although the Thunder finished 3rd in the Northwest Division, they hovered around .500 the entire season. Oklahoma City was 15-21 by New Years Day and made trades for future draft picks at the trade deadline. They finished 12-13 since the NBA All-Star Break. Bottom line, this is an exciting young team, who has multiple first and second round picks in this year’s draft.
Young Core, Solid Bench, Points Scored/ Free-Throw Percentage, Limit Turnovers.
?The Thunder Team is a very young team with a lot of upsides. They rank 5th in Points Per Game (117.5), and 6th in Field Goal Percentage (80.9). Also, they rank 4th in Steals (8.2), and they limit their turnovers (12.5).
The Backcourt of this team is led by Guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey. Gilgeous-Alexander, in his 5th NBA Year, was lights out. He averaged 31.4 Points Per game, (4th in the League), 4.8 Rebounds, 5.5 Assists, and shot 51 Percent from the Field. In addition, he’s a 91 Percent Free-Throw shooter this year, and 41 percent from the field, which is a career high. He is an athletic guard who can facilitate and drive to the basket. Second year Guard, Josh Giddey has been red hot the last 10 games. He’s averaging 20 Points Per Game, 6.4 Assists, 8.4 Rebounds, and is shooting 47.4 percent from the Field. In addition to their young core, the Thunder rank 8th in Bench Points Per Game (37.5), and 5th in Minutes per game. Also, the Thunder can knock down the three, and they average 34.1 Three-point shots a game.
Defensive Rebounding, Inexperience in the Playoffs.
?The Thunder finished well below .500 the last two seasons and are headed into the playoffs with the youngest team in the NBA, thanks to General Manager Sam Presti. In addition to Gilgeous- Alexander and Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City will be starting two rookies, Jalen, and Jaylin Williams. Although the Pelicans are most likely to be without star Zion Williamson, New Orleans has more playoff experience than the Thunder.
Although the Thunder take many shots (2nd in the league with 92.6), they rank towards the bottom of the league in Field Goal Percentage (46.5). Although they rank middle of the pack in rebounding, they struggle grabbing boards defensively. It’s important to note, Oklahoma City ranks last in the league in Opponent Rebounds Per Game (46.6), which includes Defensive and Offensive Rebounds. Although they are young, the Thunder are an intriguing option for bettors.
?The Thunder lost the regular season series 3-1 against the New Orleans Pelicans.
?Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 33.5 Points Per Game, 2.3 Steals, 4.3 Assists, and 8.0 Rebounds in 4 games against the Pelicans this year. In addition, he shot 45.7 percent from the Field, and 33.3 percent from the Three.
?Josh Giddey averaged 15.8 Points Per Game, 7.3 Rebounds, and shot 42.9 percent from the Three in all four games against the Pelicans.
?Rookie Forward Jalen Williams averaged 14.6 Points Per Game and 6 Rebounds in 4 games against the Pelicans.
?The New Orleans Pelicans have 0 NBA Championships and 9 NBA Playoff Appearances. They lost the series 4-2 against the Phoenix Suns last season in the First-Round of the NBA Playoffs. Star Forward Zion Williamson has been out a majority of the season, and only played 29 games due to a hamstring injury. According to ESPN, “The Pelicans don’t believe Williamson (Hamstring) is close to returning to game action, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The Pelicans rank 15th in Points Per Game (114.4), 11th in Assists (25.9), 13th in Rebounds (43.7), 15th in Three-Point Shooting Percentage, and 9th in Opponent Points Per Game (112.5).
Zions last came on January 2, 2023, against the Philadelphia 76ers. Before that game, the Pelicans were a strong 23-13. New Orleans won 6 games straight in late November, early December, and went on a 5-game win streak at the end of December. The only trade the Pelicans made during the deadline was acquiring Josh Richardson from the Spurs, for Devonte’ Graham, and four second-round picks. After Zion went down with an injury, the Pelicans lost 10 straight in January, and their record since losing him is 19-26. However, Pelicans picked it up at the end of the season, going 7-3 in their last 10 games.? Although Williamson will be out for the series, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, and Jonas Valanciunas will continue to lead the way for the Pelicans.
Veteran Leadership, Defense.
?With Zion Williamson in the lineup, the Pelicans looked like a scary team. However, that quickly changed when he got injured. Unlike the Thunder, the Pelicans have veteran players that have been to the NBA Playoffs before.
Forward Brandon Ingram has blossomed into a fantastic player, averaging career-highs in Points Per Game (24.7), Assists (5.8), and Free-Throw Percentage (88.2). However, Ingram has struggled with injuries this year, including missing 28 games in January with a toe injury. He’s averaging 29 Points, 8.5 Assists, 7.6 Rebounds in his last 10 games.
Veteran guard CJ McCollum has experience in the Playoffs as well. McCollum stayed healthy this year, and averaged 21 Points Per Game, 5.7 Assists, 4.4 Rebounds, and shot 38.9 percent from the Three, and 43.7 percent from the Field. In addition, Jonas Valanciunas is a veteran player, who’s averaging a double-double in Points and Rebounds per game. Josh Richardson is also a seasoned player who can knock down shots from the Three.
The Pelicans are a decent defensive team. They rank 9th in Opponent Points Per Game (112.5), and rank first in the league in Opponent Three Point Percentage (33.9). Given the Thunder are not the best three-point team, the Pelicans will look to double Shai. In fact, they rank 12th in Opponent Field Goal Percentage (47.2). In addition, they rank 7th in the league in Opponent turnovers per game (14.3).
Zions Injury, High Turnover Rate, Lack of Depth.
?Before Zion Williamson went out on Injury, he was averaging 26 Points Per Game, 7 Assists, 6 Rebounds, and shot 83 percent from the Field. Although the Pelicans have some key pieces, it will be hard to replace Zion, especially down low.
Also, the Pelicans rank towards the bottom of the league in turnovers. New Orleans averages 14 turnovers a game, which is on the higher side.
Although the Pelicans have their core players, their Bench Points Per Game rank 23rd in the league (31.8). Center Jaxson Hayes has not played up to the expectations when he got drafted, and without Zion, Larry Nance is next up behind Jonas. There isn’t a lot of depth in the back court behind CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III, and there is little depth on the wings.
?The Pelicans Won the regular season series 3-1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
?Guard CJ McCollum averaged 21.5 Points Per Game, 6.5 Rebounds, 9.5 Assists, 1 Block, and shot 46.7 percent from the Three in 2 games against OKC.
?In only 1 game against the Thunder, Brandon Ingram is averaging 34 Points Per Game, 4 Rebounds, and shot 60 percent from the Three.
Bulls ML
Bulls +6
Under
Pelicans ML
OKC +5.5
Under
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]]>The Denver Nuggets (52-27, 19-20 Away) clinched the #1 seed in the Western Conference with a Memphis Grizzlies loss against the Pelicans last night. They also lost 3 of their last 5 games. The Nuggets have three regular season games to go before the playoffs, and most of their starters will be out for tonight's game. The Phoenix Suns (44-35, 23-14, 27-12 Home) clinched a playoff spot, and are currently the 4th seed in the Western Conference. With Kevin Durant back in the lineup, the Suns won their last 5 straight. These two teams will play tonight at 10 PM EDT, located at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Nuggets: +500
Phoenix: -675
Nuggets: -110
Phoenix: -110
Nuggets: +12 (-110)
Phoenix: -12 (-110)
Nuggets are 2-1 vs. Suns this season.
For this game, Denver was favored -4, and the Over/Under was 229. Denver secured the money line, the Suns covered the spread, and this game hit the OVER at 253 points.
Although Phoenix outshot the Nuggets 48.6 percent to 36.1 percent from three-point, the Nuggets outrebounded them, shot better from the free throw line, and had more points in the paint. It was an exciting overtime game, led by former NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who had another triple double. Phoenix star Devin Booker didn’t play any minutes after returning from a groin injury.
January 11th, 2023- Nuggets Win 126-97 (Nuggets Home)
Going into this game, Denver was favored -14, and the Over/Under was 227. Denver secured the money line, covered the spread, and this game hit the UNDER at 223 points.
The Suns were without star players Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton. Although the Suns outrebounded the Nuggets 44-38, they couldn't secure the win. The Suns were held to 28 percent three-point shooting and were outscored in the paint 52-60. Overall, the Nuggets were the healthier team, and shot 44.1 percent from the field. On the Nuggets side, Jokic had help from his teammates. Although Nikola added 21 points and 18 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope all added points in double digits. On the Suns side, Torrey Craig led the way with 16 points.
March 31st, 2023- Suns Win 100-93 (Suns Home)
The Phoenix Suns were heavily favored by -13.5, and the Over/Under was 223.5 Phoenix secured the money line, Denver covered the spread, and this game hit the UNDER at 193. points.
The Nuggets entered this game without their star Nikola Jokic. In addition, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. were out for this game. This Suns team looked vastly different since they traded for star Kevin Durant at the NBA Trade Deadline. Denver was held to 23 percent on three-point shooting, and struggled from the free-throw line at 55.5 percent. Even without Jokic, the Nuggets outscored the Suns 62-36 in the paint. The difference maker was made free-throws in this game. Aaron Gordon led the way for the Nuggets with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Both Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined for 57 total points for the suns.
Injury Report
Denver Nuggets
SF Michael Porter Jr. (Doubtful)
PF Aaron Gordon (Doubtful)
SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Doubtful)
C Nikola Jokic (OUT)
Pg Jamal Murray (OUT)
Denver Nuggets last 10 games + Stats
The Nuggets are 6-4 in their last 10 games. Their wins came against Detroit, Brooklyn, Washington, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Golden State. Their four losses came against the Knicks, Pelicans, Suns, and the Rockets.
The Denver Nuggets rank 8th in opponents points per game at 112.5. They rank 12th in points per game at 115.9, and 2nd in the league in assists (28.9)
Phoenix Suns last 10 games + Stats
The Phoenix Suns are 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Suns wins came against Orlando, Philadelphia, Utah, Minnesota, Denver, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio. Their only three losses came against the Thunder, Lakers, and Kings.
The Suns rank 4th in opponents points per game at 111.3. In addition, they rank 17th in points per game at 113.7, and 4th in the league in assists (27.3)
Key Players
Denver Nuggets
With Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon out tonight, the Nuggets will be without their core four. Guard Reggie Jackson is averaging only 6.5 points per game in his two games against Phoenix this season. Look for Bruce Brown, and Jeff Green to put in some work tonight.
Phoenix Suns
Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant is averaging 30 points-per game, 4 rebounds, on 66.7 percent three-point shooting, and 73 percent from the field against the Nuggets this season. With the season ending soon, there are plenty of scoring options with Booker, Paul, and Ayton on the weak and strong side of the ball. However, Chris Paul and Booker struggled in their games against Denver this season.
Deandre Ayton
In Ayton’s 2 games against Denver, he’s averaging 15 points per game, 13 rebounds, 100 percent from the three-point, and 45 percent from the field. With Aaron Gordon and Jokic out, I expect Ayton to dominate in the paint and on the glass.
Key Stats
? Denver averages 115.9 points per game
? Phoenix averages 113.7 points per game
? Denver ranks 8th in points allowed with 112.5 opponents points per game.
? Phoenix ranks 4th in points allowed with 111.3 opponents points per game.
? Denver ranks 22nd in rebounds per game with 43.
? Phoenix ranks 11th in rebounds per game with 44.3.
? Denver ranks 6th in point differential at + 3.3.
? Phoenix ranks 9th in point differential at +2.3
? Denver ranks 18th in blocked shots with 3.3 per game.
? Phoenix ranks 8th in blocked shots with 4.5 per game.
? Denver averages 38.1 percent from the 3-point, while Phoenix averages 37.5 from the 3-point.
LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION
SPREAD: Suns
-Phoenix covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
- Denver covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Phoenix has a 41-36-2 record ATS this season.
-Denver has a 42-36-1 record ATS this season.
-Phoenix is 21-17-1 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Denver is 18-21-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
MONEY LINE: Suns
- Phoenix won the Money Line 7 out of their last 10 games
-Denver won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.
OVER/UNDER- Under
-Phoenix Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.3
-Denver Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.53
-Phoenix Overall O/U Record: 39-38-2
-Denver O/U Record: 36-42-1
-Phoenix hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games
-Denver hit the UNDER IN THEIR LAST 10 GAMES.
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]]>UConn: -350, Massive favourites to win according to college basketball betting sites
San Diego State: +290
Over: -110
Under: -110
UConn: -7.5 (-110)
San Diego State: +7.5 (-110)
Tournament betting records: UConn is 5-0 Money Line, 5-0 against the spread (ATS), and hit the UNDER 3 of their 5 NCAA Tournament games.
The Connecticut Huskies are playing their best basketball this NCAA Tournament, outscoring Miami, Gonzaga, Arkansas, Saint Mary’s, and Iona by double-digits in points. UConn is averaging 79.8 points per game and allowing an average of 59.2 opponent points per game. Connecticut has been brilliant on the defensive end, allowing a high of 65 points scored against Arkansas. It’s no secret the game of basketball has evolved over the past 10 years, and the three-point shot is more relevant than ever. Connecticut has held all five opponents in the NCAA Tournament to 29.74 percent three-point shooting. In addition, the Huskies held all five of their opponents to 34.5 percent field goal shooting.
Forward Adama Sonogo keeps proving why he is the glue to this basketball team. Sonogo has 7 blocks, 49 total rebounds, and is averaging 20 points per game in the tournament. Head Coach Dan Hurley is a defensive minded?coach and?is not afraid to teach his players how much that means on the biggest stage. Guard Andre Jackson Jr. has 6 steals in the past 5 games, in addition to guards Tristen Newton, Joey Calcaterra, and Forward Alex Karaban. In this year’s March Madness Tournament, UConn is averaging 50 percent from the field, and nearly 41 percent from the three-point.
UConn is playing an elite level of defense. However, they are an extremely efficient team on the offensive end. In the Final Four game against Miami, The Huskies dominated in the first quarter, beating the Hurricanes 72-59. Connecticut played extremely well in the first half, outscoring Miami 37-24. In addition, The Huskies shot nearly 50 percent from the field, and 34.6 percent from downtown.? Although they had a game high 15 turnovers, Connecticut outrebounded the Hurricanes 41-32, and had 5 blocks.
Not only did Adama Sanogo dominate inside the paint, but the Hurricanes let him shoot two open three-point shots. Although Jordan Hawkins was coming off an illness, he added 13 points on 3-7 three-point shooting. Donovan Clingan and Alex Karaban added some key rebounds, while guards Andre Jackson Jr., and Tristen Newton added shooting, defense, and assists. Even though Connecticut won this game, they did not play as well in the second half. They had a high number of turnovers, and only shot 50 % from the free-throw line.
UConn vs. Miami: 72-59 (Final Four).
UConn vs. Gonzaga: 82-54 (Elite 8).
UConn vs. Arkansas: 88-65 (Sweet 16).
UConn vs. Saint Mary’s: 70-55 (Round of 32).
UConn vs. Iona: 87-64 (Round of 64).
Tournament betting records: San Diego State is 5-0 Money Line, 4-1 against the spread (ATS), and hit the UNDER 4 of their 5 NCAA Tournament games.
?San Diego State is not technically classified as a “Cinderella Team,” given they are a 5th seed this year. However, they have proven themselves, knocking off FAU with a buzzer beater to advance to the Championship game. If they win tonight over Connecticut, the Aztecs will be the first number 5 seed to ever win the National Title. It’s important to note, the Aztecs last two wins against FAU and Creighton were decided by 1 point or less. Like the Huskies, San Diego State has been brilliant on the defensive end. They hold opponents to an average of 60 points-per game.? It’s even more impressive the Aztecs are holding opponents to 21.6 percent free-throw shooting this tournament as well.
Besides their FAU matchup, San Diego State held Creighton, Alabama, Furman, and Charleston all under 65 points. Although they beat the number 1 seed Alabama, their only double-digit win came against Furman. San Diego state was not the most efficient team on the offense end this season. Furthermore, Matt Bradley is their only player who averaged double digits in points. Although Bradley struggled over the tournament, he is the key piece to this team if they want to win. Over their 5 NCAA Tournament games, San Diego State is averaging, 67.6 points per game. In this year’s March Madness Tournament, San Diego State is averaging 42.5 percent from the field, and nearly 33 percent from the three-point.
Remember the name Lamont Butler. In one of the most exciting games in NCAA history, Butler hit the game winning mid-range shot to advance to the NCAA Championship Final game. Like UConn, San Diego State is a physical team that is playing at an elite defensive level. In their Final Four matchup, they beat FAU 72-71. This game was a higher scoring game than others, however, they rebounded FAU, and shot nearly 50 percent from the three-point line.? Although they were down 40-33, they outscored 39-31 in the second half. Matt Bradley rebounded with 21 points, on 5-12 shooting, and 4-8 from the three. In addition, The Aztecs received help off the bench with 28 points.
None of the Aztecs starters touched double digits in points, however, Keshad Johnson, Darrion Trammell, and Lamont Butler all had defensive steals. Also, it’s important to note, although the Aztecs outrebounded FAU, not one player had double-digits in rebounds. 22 Rebounds were equally grabbed by the Aztecs starting five. If San Diego State wants to win, they must outrebound UConn, rely heavily on Matt Bradley, and capitalize off Connecticut turnovers. It will be extremely difficult to guard this UConn team, given players can shoot from both the strong and weak sides.
San Diego State vs. FAU: 72-71 (Final Four).
San Diego State vs. Creighton: 57-56 (Elite 8).
San Diego State vs. Alabama: 71-64 (Sweet 16).
San Diego State vs. Furman: 75-52 (Round of 32).
San Diego State vs. Charleston: 63-57 (Round of 64).
Connecticut Huskies (UConn)
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San Diego State Aztecs
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Adama Sanogo
Adama Sonogo has been lights out for the Huskies this season, and in the NCAA Tournament. Sonogo is a powerful force, who can score and grab rebounds inside. He stands at 6 foot 9 and weighs 245 pounds. In the Huskies win against Miami, Sonogo surprised by hitting two three-points in less than a minute. In this year's NCAA Tournament, he’s averaging 20.2 points-per game, 1.4 blocks, and 9.8 rebounds per game.
Jordan Hawkins
There was some concern when Hawkins was listed on the injury report last game due to a non-covid illness. Jordan suited up for the Final Four game and added 13 points on 3-7 three-point?shooting. Hawkins is averaging 16.4 points per game, and 3 rebounds this tournament. He is shooting a stellar 51.8 percent from the three-point, and 43.5 percent from the field. Look for him to be a key part of this Huskies offense tonight.
Matt Bradley
Matt Bradley has been the “guy” for the San Diego State Aztecs all season long. He was the only Aztec to average double digits in points with 12.7. In addition, Bradley averaged 36.5 percent from the three, and 40 percent from the field. It’s important to know Bradley struggled this tournament. He scored a combined 8 points between the Creighton and Alabama game.? In those two games, he played no more than 20 minutes, and averaged 17.4 percent from the field. Luckily for the Aztecs, Bradley stepped up in their Final Four win against FAU. He added 21 points and shot 50 percent from the three-point line. If Bradley is struggling, Senior Guard Darrion Trammell could step up big time. He added 21 points against Alabama, and three steals in the NCAA tournament.
? UConn averages 78.5 points per game during the regular season.
? San Diego State averages 72.1 points per game during the regular season.
? UConn ranks 34th in points allowed with 64.3 opponents points per game.
? San Diego State ranks 25th in points allowed with 63.1 opponents points per game.
? UConn ranks 10th in rebounds per game with 39.3.
? San Diego State ranks 87th in rebounds per game with 36.3.
? UConn ranks 2nd in point differential at +14.3
? San Diego State ranks 35th in point differential at +8.3
? UConn ranks 20th in blocked shots with 4.8 per game.
? San Diego State ranks 78th in blocked shots with 3.9 per game.
? UConn averages 36.4 % from the 3-point, while Arkansas averages 35.1 % beyond the arc.
-UConn covered the spread in 9 of their last 10 games.
-San Diego State covered the spread in 7 their last 10 games.
-UConn has a 26-11-1 record ATS this season.
-UConn has a 9-1-0 record ATS their last 10 games.
-San Diego State has a 19-16-2 record ATS this season.
-San Diego State has 7-3 record ATS their last 10 games.
UConn is dominant team that wins by a lot of points.? Although the Aztecs are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games, give me UConn to cover.
-UConn won the Money Line 9 out of their last 10 games
-San Diego State won the Money Line 9 of their last 10 games.
Although San Diego State played well all tournament long, I think UConn has the better coaching and talent.? They have won every game by double-digits and are a force on both sides of the ball. Give me UConn Moneyline.?
-UConn Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.14
-San Diego State Avg +/- vs O/U Line:
-UConn Overall O/U Record: 20-18-0
-San Diego State O/U Record: 15-22-0
-UConn hit the UNDER in 7 of their last 10 games.
-San Diego State hit the UNDER in 9 of their last 10 games.
Both UConn and San Diego State have incredible defenses. It's the most important game on the biggest stage. I expect a solid defensive effort from both sides. Give me the under.?
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]]>UConn: -195
Arkansas: +165
Over: -110
Under: -110
UConn: -4 (-110)
Arkansas: +4 (-110)
Round of 64: UConn vs. Iona: UConn was favored -9, and the Over/Under was 140.5. UConn won the Money Line, Covered the spread, and the OVER hit.
The UConn Huskies dominated the Iona Gaels and came out with the win 87-63. Iona was up by 2 points leading into the half and had bettors worried. UConn had a monstrous second half, outscoring Iona 50-24. Led by Forward Adama Sanogo, the Huskies shot 44 percent from the three-point, and 48.5 percent from the field. In addition, UConn had an 85.7 field goal percentage. UConn outrebounded Iona 45-29 and led in assists. Sanogo had a stellar second half, scoring 28 points in 25 minutes, on 13-17 shooting. Sophomore Guard Jordan Hawkins added 13 points, 4 rebounds, and shot only 27.3 percent from the field. Although UConn did not get adequate bench help, Guard Andre Jackson added in 10 points and a 40 percent three-point shot. UConn had all the momentum in the second half and continued the rest of the game.
Round of 32: UConn vs. Saint Mary's
The last time the UConn Huskies advanced to the Round of 32 was the 2013-2014, when they won the National Championship. The UConn Huskies beat the Saint Mary’s Gaels 70-55 to advance to the Sweet 16. Again, UConn showed up to play in the second half. Up by one point at the half, UConn pulled away, and outscored Saint Mary’s 39-25 in the second. Keep in mind, the Gaels were an efficient defensive team. However, this did not stop the Huskies from scoring. UConn shot 45.5 percent from the three-point, and 54 percent from the field. In addition, UConn hit 85.7 percent of their free-throws, compared to Saint Mary’s 68.4 percent. Thanks to Adama Sonogo, the Huskies outrebounded the Gaels 31-22, especially defensive boards. UConn had a game high 14 turnovers, however, UConn had 5 blocks and provided great defense. Gaels star Lane Johnson was held to 9 points on 3-15 shooting. Sonogo led the way for the Huskies, with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and a 1 block. Guards, Jordan Hawkins and Tristen Newton added points in double-digits. The only downside? UConn had only 12 points off the bench.
Round of 64: Arkansas vs. Illinois: Arkansas was favored -2, and the Over/Under was 142. The Razorbacks won the Money Line, and the UNDER hit.
The Arkansas Razorbacks impressed against Illinois, beating them 73-63. Up 36-26 by the half, both teams scored 37 points in the second half. Arkansas shot 38.1 percent from the field; however, they shot a low 27.3 percent from the three-point. They made 75.9 percent of their free-throws, compared to Illinois 65.4 percent. In addition, Arkansas outrebounded Illinois 43-34, especially on the offensive end. They had a team high 12 steals, and only 11 turnovers. Junior guard Ricky Council IV led the way with 18 points, on 11-12 points from the free-throw line. He also added one steal and a block. Junior Guard Davonte Davis contributed 16 points on 50 percent free throw shooting. The Razorbacks lost their lead in the second half, not breaking away until the final minutes of the game. Arkansas defense came out strong, early in the game, which made Illinois scramble offensively.
Round of 32: Arkansas vs. Kansas: Kansas was favored -4 and the Over/Under was 143.5. The Razorbacks won the Money Line, covered the spread, and the UNDER hit.
The Arkansas Razorbacks knocked off defending National Champions, Kansas Jayhawks 72-71. It’s important to note Kansas was a #1 seed this year. Not only did Arkansas outrebound Kansas 36-29, but they also shot better at the free-throw line, and had less turnovers. It’s perplexing Arkansas shot significantly worse from the three-point line (20 percent), and only 41.4 percent from the field. Kansas came out strong, leading the Razorbacks 35-27 going into the half. However, Arkansas outscored the Jayhawks 45-36 in the second half. Kansas lost their chance with 1:56 to go in the second half. They missed free-throws, missed open shots, and turned the ball over. Arkansas had key offensive rebounds and put back shots with 51 seconds to go. Eventually, it turned into a free-throw battle, which Arkansas won.
Head Coach Dan Hurley’s UConn Huskies started as one of the nation’s top teams, going 14-0, and 3-0 in their first 14 games. They finished 2nd in the Big East and earned the 4th seed in the NCAA Tournament. Over their win streak, the closest point differential was their win against Villanova, 74-66. During that time, the Huskies had key wins against Alabama, Iowa State, UNC Wilmington, and Villanova. It’s important to note UConn blew out Alabama 82-67 on November 25th, 2023. Over their next 10 games, UConn went on a losing skid, dropping 6 of their next 10 games. After their loss to Xavier on January 25th, 2023, UConn won 9 of their last 11 games.
UConn is extremely efficient on the defensive end. Also, they rank 39th in opponents points per game, with 64.7. They are ranked top 40 in opponent field goal percentage at 40.9 percent. In addition, they rank 30th in opponents three-point percentage, limiting teams to 30.3 percent. With Sonogo, Jackson Jr, and Clingan down below, they rank 3rd in the nation, limiting teams to 29.6 rebounds a game. Offensively, the Huskies ranked 31st in offensive scoring, led by Adama Sonogo. The Huskies are not the best three-point shooting team, ranking 73rd in the league at 36 percent.
This year’s UConn Huskies are the REAL deal. The Huskies are efficient down low, ranking 18th in rebounding with 38.9 rebounds per game. Dan Hurley is a fantastic coach, leading this team to key wins over Marquette, Creighton, and Alabama during the regular season.
UConn has a very powerful, physical defense, along with a very potent offense. Speaking of offense, UConn ranks 7th in the Country in Offensive Efficiency (115.7) (Source: Yahoo). UConn excels with Sanogo in the paint, who is one of the biggest threats in the post. UConn excels off second chance points, thanks to Sanogo. He’s one of the main reasons the Huskies are advancing to the Sweet 16 and is elite in the low post. When Sonogo needs a rest, Donovan Clingan has filled in nicely in his place. The Huskies play high tempo basketball, create turnovers, and take risks.
The Razorbacks entered this year’s NCAA Tournament as the 8th seed. They finished the season 22-13, and 8-10 in the SEC Conference. However, don’t let this record fool you. Eric Musselman has done a fantastic job coaching this team in the tournament. However, this Razorback team was extremely inconsistent in the regular season. Arkansas is in a very competitive SEC and started the season 12-2. During that stretch, the Razorbacks had key wins against San Diego State and Missouri. Their only two losses came against Creighton and LSU. In their last 19 games, the Razorbacks finished 8-11. During that stretch, they had key losses to Auburn, Alabama, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Baylor, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas A&M. Out of those 11 losses, 7 of those teams were ranked.
The Razorbacks ranked 98th in opponent points per game with 67.4. They are efficient around the perimeter, limiting opponents to 30.6 percent from the three-point. In addition, Arkansas is ranked 36th in the Nation in Defensive Rating, at 95.6. However, The Razorbacks struggled offensively during the regular season. They rank 160th in the Nation in Offensive Rating, at 105.4. Also, they only shot 31 percent from the three-point, and average 35.5 rebounds per game. It's no secret that the Razorbacks have THREE NBA prospects on their roster. Guard Nick Smith Jr. only appeared in 16 game this season, due to Knee Injuries. However, Guard Anthony Black, and Ricky Council IV have been core players for the Razorbacks this year. The Razorbacks have depth, and their bench provided 18 points over their win against Kansas.
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Adama Sanogo
It’s no Secret Adama Sonogo has been lights out for UConn this season, and in the tournament. He averaged a career-high in points (17.3), assists (1.2), 3-point percentage (35.4), and field goal percentage (60.5). His 60.5 field goal percentage ranks 23rd in the nation. It’s very hard for teams to shut down Sanogo down low. He’s a glass-cleaner, who snags rebounds, and provides UConn with second chance points. He's scored 52 points in the first two rounds in the March Madness tournament, adding 21 rebounds and 2 blocks. In addition, Sanogo is averaging 72.7 percentage from the field in the first two rounds. Look for Sanogo to be a continued force inside the paint and the glass.
Jordan Hawkins
Sophomore Guard Jordan Hawkins has stepped up when the Huskies need it the most. Hawkins is a fantastic perimeter player and is an efficient shot creator. Hawkins had a huge second half in last game against Saint Mary’s. He added 12 points, and 80 percent 3-point shooting. In the Huskies first round win over Iona, Hawkins added 13 points on 42.9 3-point shooting. This season, he averaged career-highs in points per game (15.9), free-throw percentage (88.3), 3-point percentage (37.8), and field goal percentage at 29.4. Look for Hawkins to be a key factor this next game.
Davonte Davis
Davonte Davis, Junior guard, has been a solid defensive player for the Razorbacks this season. He’s averaged 11.1 points, 1.4 steals, and 34.6 percent three-point shooting in 33.2 minutes this season. In the NCAA Tournament, Davis added 25 points, 8 rebounds, on 60 % field goal shooting against their win against Kansas. He also put up 16 points, 4 steals, and 6 rebounds against Illinois. It will be interesting to see his matchup against Jordan Hawkins. Look for Davis to be a key player in the UConn game.
Ricky Council IV
With 1:29 left to go against Kansas, Council IV hit a game-tying 2-point shot. In the first round against Illinois, he added 18 points, 10 rebounds, and shot 91.7 percent from the free-throw line. In the second-round win against Kansas, Council IV added 21 points, 1 block, 4 assists, 6 rebounds in 40 minutes. His 91 percent three throw percentage helped Arkansas seal the deal with seconds to go in the game.
? UConn averaged 78.5 points per game during the regular season.
? Arkansas averaged 74.4 points per game during the regular season.
? UConn ranks 39th in points allowed with 64.7 opponents points per game.
? Arkansas ranks 98th in points allowed with 67.4 opponents points per game.
? UConn ranks 18th in rebounds per game with 38.9.
? Arkansas ranks 140th in rebounds per game with 35.5.
? UConn ranks 5th in point differential at +13.7
? Arkansas ranks 61st in point differential at +6.9
? UConn ranks 19th in blocked shots with 4.9 per game.
? Arkansas ranks 10th in blocked shots with 5.1 per game.
? UConn averages 35.7 % from the 3-point, while Arkansas averages 31.7 % beyond the arc.
-UConn covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 games.
-Arkansas covered the spread in 6 their last 10 games.
-UConn has a 23-11-1 record ATS this season.
-Arkansas has a 18-16-1 record ATS this season.
Both teams have proven why they should be in the Sweet 16. UConn flew by Iona and Saint Mary’s, while Arkansas beat tough Illinois and Kansas Teams. Arkansas covered the spread by +3.5 against Kansas, and -2.5 against Illinois. However, I like the tempo UConn is playing at, and they have an efficient defensive team. Although The Razorbacks are red hot, UConn should be able to shut them down from the perimeter.
-UConn won the Money Line 8 out of their last 10 games
-Arkansas won the Money Line 5 of their last 10 games.
Dan Hurley’s Huskies are one of the hottest teams right now. I don’t see the Razorbacks slowing down Sanogo in the paint. UConn is the far superior team offensively and have a mean defense. If Arkansas can cover the perimeter, UConn could be in trouble. I like UConn Money line here.
-UConn Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.79
-Arkansas Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.04
-UConn Overall O/U Record: 19-16-0
-Arkansas O/U Record: 14-20-1
-UConn hit the UNDER in 7 of their last 10 games.
-Arkansas is 5-5 for the Over/Under their last 10 games.
140 seems like a fair number here. I think both sides play hard with plenty of defense. If both teams guard the perimeter, leaving the points up to the inside, this could be a relatively low scoring game. I like the under.
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]]>*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Duke: -265
Oral Roberts: +225
Over: -110
Under: -110
Duke: -6 (-115)
Oral Roberts: + 6 (-115)
The Duke Blue Devils are without their head coach of 42 years, Mike Krzyzewski. This season was a big test for the Blue Devils, who played under first year head coach, Jon Scheyer. Scheyer was previously an assistant to Coach K from 2014-2022 and is familiar with the system and school. Duke has FIVE National Championships in school history, and is under pressure to continue the winning tradition with a new head coach. Duke has a similar record last year, and lost to UNC 81-77 in the final four. Before New Years Day, Dukes record was 11-3. Since the start of 2023, the Blue Devils finished with a second half record of 10-2, and won their last 9 games in a row. Duke had loses to high ranked teams, such as Kansas (69-64), Purdue (75-56), Miami (81-59), and Virginia (69-92 in OT). They redeemed themselves in the second half of the season, with wins against Virginia, Miami, and OSU. Lead by Freshman Center Kyle Filipowski, and Junior Guard Jeremy Roach, Duke had the 15th hardest strength in schedule, according to CBS. Duke is 4-4 against Top 25 teams this season. Duke has tournament experience, and this will be their 26th NCAA Tournament appearance in 27th Tournaments. Duke may average only 72 points, however, they are extremely efficient on the defensive end, especially in rebounding. Duke is hot at the right time and could make it far in this year’s tournament.
Could Oral Roberts be the Cinderella team we are all waiting for this season? We all remember St. Peters last year, and Oral Roberts could be THAT team. Last season, the Golden Eagles did not make it into the tourney, and this team is proving their NCAA tournament Regional Semifinal loss in 2021 was NOT an upset. According to ESPN, at least one No. 12 seed has won against a No. 5 Seed in 32 of the last 37 tournaments. In this case, it could absolutely be Oral Roberts. This team has far impressed this season, landing in the top 5 in points differential, and Blocks. Although the Golden Eagles were blown out by Houston 83-45 week 3, they did not have a single loss in their conference. To be fair, Oral Roberts had the 179th strength in schedule, and plays in a weak Summit division. Only South Dakota State and North Dakota State were the only other teams in the conference above .500. Oral Roberts doesn’t have as much experience as Duke against top 25 teams, going 0-1 this season. The Golden Eagles are coming off a 17-game win streak, and it is certainly hard to ignore that. This is a team that’s very efficient on both sides of the ball, can shoot well and thanks to their star Max Abmas and Connor Vanover, this team has offensive and defensive talents. Shout out to head coach Paul Mills, who led the Golden Eagles to their FIRST ever 30th win season.
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Freshman Center Kyle Filipowski has been a pleasant surprise this season. Duke has become one of the best rebounding teams, thanks for Kyle. The center is always there for offensive rebounding, especially when Duke misses mid-range and 3-point shots. He provides that interior defense that is often a factor in these tournaments. He’s leading the team in points with 15.4 and rebounds with 9, nearly averaging a double-double. He can occasionally shoot 3’s when necessary. Kyle can also score inside the paint and make quality passes. The 7- footer was elite against Virginia for the ACC Championship. He finished the night with a double-double, which was #15 on the year for the Freshman.
Junior Jeremy Roach has been another staple of this team, averaging 13.3 points per game. He is not the biggest 3-point threat, averaging 34.1 percent from the arc. Roach has a solid free throw percentage, and shot 42 percent from field goal range this year. In the ACC Championship against Duke, Roach contributed 23 points on 7-12, and was 2-2 from the 3-point line.
Senior guard Max Abmas has been the star of this team. Not only did he shoot 44 percent from the field goal range this season, he is 7th in the nation in points per game with 22.2. He averages 4-5 rebounds a game, along with 4 assists. His 3-point percentage has been down from previous years, however, he knows how to get to the free throw line, and make quick buckets. In their last game over NDSU, he contributed 26 points on 7-15, and was 9-10 from the line. However, he was cold from beyond the arc, shooting 37.5 %. In their only game against Houston, he did struggle, shooting 1-13, 1-9 from the 3-point, with 3 points.
Senior Center Connor Vanover, has been a solid interior presence for the Golden Eagles. Oral Roberts is top five in blocks overall, and Vanover is the conference defensive player of the year. He has had more than 100 blocked shots at 7 foot 5.
? Duke is averaging 72.5 points per game, while Oral Roberts is averaging 84.2 points per game.
? Duke ranks 33rd in points allowed with 63.9 opponents per game.
? Duke ranks 21st in rebounds per game with 38.7.
? Duke ranks 33rd in point differential at +8.5
? Duke is ranked 39th in blocked shots with 4.5 per game
? Oral Roberts is ranked #5 in Points Differential at +14.1, and Blocks per game at 5.4.
? Oral Roberts ranks third in points per game with 84.2.
? Oral Roberts ranks 24th in field goal % at 47.9 %
? Duke Averages 33.6 % from the 3-point, while Oral Roberts averages 36.9 beyond the arc.
-Oral Roberts covered the spread in just TWO of their last 10 games.
-Oral Roberts has a 13-16-1 ATS this season
-Oral Roberts covered the spread last against NDSU at -11
-Duke covered the spread in six of their last 10 games. However, the spreads were all close with Virginia at -3.0, and Miami at -2.5
-Duke is a 15-19-0 ATS this season
-Duke is 14-15 as a favorite to cover the spread this season.
-Duke won the Money Line 9 out of their last 10 games
-Oral Roberts won the Money Line in all 10 of their last games.
-Oral Roberts money line has been over -1000 in 5 out of their last 10 games.
-Duke Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -3.91
-Duke Overall O/U Record: 13-20-1
-Duke 5-5 against O/U last 10 games.
-Oral Roberts hit the UNDER 8 of their last 10 games.
-Oral Roberts O/U Record: 13-17-0
-Oral Roberts Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.33
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Money Line
Alabama: -12500
Texas A&M Corpus Christi: +2500
Over/Under: 155.5
Over: -110
Under: -110
Spread:
Alabama -24 (-110)
Texas A&M Corpus Christi: +24 (-110)
Alabama
The Crimson Tide made a comeback this season, after making a first-round exit against Notre Dame last season. After finishing 19-14 last season, Alabama established themselves as the #1 team in the Nation and SEC. The Crimson Tide finished 29-5 overall and have a shot at making a deep run according to March Madness betting sites. Led by Freshman Brandon Miller, the Crimson Tide ranked #1 in strength of schedule, according to CBS, and are one of the most efficient offensive teams. Alabama had impressive wins over Houston, a top tier team, and UNC, a former #1 overall team in the nation. Alabama had 16 impressive wins in the SEC, only losing to Tennessee and Texas A&M. They also finished 7-4 against Top 25 teams. Alabama will look to win their first National Championship in the next couple of weeks. Nate Oats is an elite coach, and this team excels on both sides of the ball, including attacking the rim with their height advantage. Defensively, they’ve held opponents to under 70 points per game. They’ve had many issues off the court, and it’s only a matter of time how it will affect them in games.
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
The Islanders are looking to advance against Alabama after their First Four exist last year. The Islanders found success again this season, finishing 24-10 overall, which is one more win than the previous season. Before January 26th, the Islanders finished just 12-9. Since then, they went on a tear, winning 7 in a row, and winning 11 of their next 12 games. They had 14 wins in the Southland Conference and had key wins against Alcorn State (#1 in SWAC), and twice against Northwestern State. Lead by Trevian Tennyson and Isaac Mushila, the Islanders finished as one of the top teams at the free throw line. Although they were in the bottom 300 in terms of strength of schedule, the Islanders impressed with their 3-point shooting and offense. Jalen Jackson led the Islanders to a gutsy 75-71 First Four win over Southeast Missouri State with 22 points. They struggled against SEMO, shooting less than 30 percent beyond the arc and field goal percentage. However, they went 27-35 from the free throw line, which led them to the First Four win and into the NCAA Tournament. If they are without Senior Guard, Terrion Murdix, it may be very difficult to keep up with Alabama.
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Alabama
Freshman Forward Brandon Miller has been waiting for this moment his entire career. He is arguably Alabama’s top player and one of the best in the country. He averaged 19.6 points per game, and 8.3 rebounds, nearly averaging a double-double this year. Not only is he 6’9”, but Miller has also shot a solid 45 percent from field goal rang, and 40 percent from beyond the arc. Although Alabama lost to Gonzaga 100-90 on 12/17, Miller had an impressive game. He finished with 36 points, on 12-22. Miller shot 54.5 percent from the three on 6-11. In addition, he finished with 6 rebounds. He is an all-around athlete that can finish at the rim, strike from beyond the three, and could lead this team to the Final Four.
Freshman Noah Clowney has been another staple of this team, averaging 10.1 points per game and 8 rebounds, tied for 88th in the nation. He nearly has a 50-field percentage. In addition, Junior guard Mark Sears has stepped up nicely, also averaging double digits in points with 12.5.
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Senior guard Trevian Tennyson has proven he can do it all for his team. He’s a threat beyond the arc, hitting 40 percent of his 3-point shots this season. He’s a player that’s improved both in minutes played, field goal, and three-point percentage.
The Islanders have been without Senior Guard, Terrion Murdix, who has an injured Knee. If he is out against the Crimson Tide, they will be missing a player who shoots 54 percent from the field, averaging double digits in points, and over 4 assists.
? Alabama is averaging 82.2 points per game, while Texas A&M CC is averaging 80.4 points per game.
? Alabama led the entire nation in Rebounds per game at 44.4, just above UAB.
? Alabama averages 44.4 rebounds per game, while Texas A&M CC is averaging 36.9 rebounds per game.
? Texas A&M CC averaged 36.8 % from 3-point, while Alabama averaged 33.8 % from 3-point.
? Alabama is ranked # 8th in point differential, at +13.6
? Texas A&M Corpus Christi ranks 17th in the Nation with 80.2 PPG
? Texas A&M Corpus Christi ranks 47th in point differential at +7.6
? SPREAD: Alabama -24
-Alabama covered the spread in three of their last five games. This included a -9.5 and -8.0 spread against Missouri and Mississippi State.
-Alabama is 19-14-1 this season to cover the spread.
-Alabama highest spread point will be against Texas A&M CC at -24.0
-Texas A&M CC covered the spread in three of their last 10 games.
-Texas A&M CC is 18-12-0 ATS
-Texas A&M CC is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 games.
? MONEY LINE: Alabama
-Alabama won the Money line 8 out of their last 10 games
-Adding Alabama money line at -12500 would not add a significant value to any parlay. High risk low reward situation.
-In their last 10 games, Alabama has won the money line very high at -1932 against UGA and -1682 vs. South Carolina
-Texas A&M CC won the money line in 9 out of their last 10 games.
? OVER/UNDER- OVER
Alabama has a record of 15-18-1 versus the over/under. They hit the UNDER in 6 of their last 10 games, and last 4 games straight.
Texas A&M CC has a 18-12 record versus over/under. They hit the under 6 out of their last ten games.
Alabama Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.23
Texas A&M CC Avg +/- vs O/U Line: + 0.24
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