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Service Plays Wednesday 10/18/17
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Stephen Nover's 5-0 NBA Wednesday Sweep
3* Spurs -120
San Antonio has won the last 11 times these teams have met. Circumstances are different now. The Spurs won't have injured Kawhi Leonard and Minnesota has its best team ever - on paper. Still, I like the Spurs to defeat the Timberwolves. Minnesota added Jimmy Butler and Jeff Teague. They join Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Both Towns and Wiggins are used to being top dogs in Minnesota and getting their hands on the ball a lot. The dynamics change now with Butler and Teague coming on board. Butler is a top-15 player. Teague is a very offensive-minded point guard. It's going to take time for this group to jell and get in sync. Opening at San Antonio, one of the toughest venues in the NBA, is a rough way to begin. The Timberwolves have yet to show they can play good defense. The Spurs are the best-coached team in the league. They've added Rudy Gay and LaMarcus Aldridge played well in preseason in filling some of the scoring void without Leonard. The Spurs picked up valuable experience playing without Leonard in the Western Conference Finals against the Warriors. This is a step down for them playing the Timberwolves instead of Golden State.
2* 76ers +7 (-102)
Memo to oddsmakers: Tank time is over for the 76ers. Given the 76ers' awesome young talent - all healthy at last - and the horrific injury to Gordon Hayward it wouldn't shock me if the 76ers made a run at the Atlantic Division title this season. Philadelphia finished last season covering 13 of its last 17 road games. The 76ers showed they are serious about winning this season upgrading their bench with veterans J.J. Redick and Amir Johnson to go with Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Markelle Fultz and Dario Saric. The Wizards have failed to cover in their last EIGHT season-openers. Their rotation is down Markieff Morris, which hurts their defense that wasn't very good last season.
2* Heat -145
The Heat finished 30-11 last season and begin the season healthy with all of their players back from last season. If it weren't for injuries and a horrendous first half of the season, the Heat would have made the playoffs and maybe even been a post-season factor. Miami has won its last six season openers, including beating the Magic by 12 points last year in its first game. The Heat are a much superior team to Orlando and have a coaching edge, which has added emphasis in a season-opener when both coaches have had ample time to game plan. Miami covered 63 percent of its away games last season. Orlando is headed for the lottery again. The Heat should challenge Washington for the Southeast Division title. Class difference here and the price is right to get involved.
2* Jazz -130
Utah finished with the best preseason record in the NBA going 5-0. I see the Jazz in better shape than the Nuggets right now. The Jazz also are home, where they have defeated the Nuggets five consecutive times, including winning two games last season by an average of 16 points. Not only are the Jazz home, but they are one of the best defensive teams in the league and have a strong bench. This was a team that won 51 games last season. The oddsmaker is down on Utah because the Jazz lost their two leading scorers, Gordon Hayward and George Hill. Hayward, though, was more of a complementary scorer not a top dog while Hill missed a lot of games and because of that could never be counted on. Ricky Rubio is more than capable of being a solid point guard for Utah. The Nuggets have an underrated front line. But they are going against the best defensive center in basketball, Rudy Gobert. Denver has a problem at point guard. The Nuggets would like to move away from Emmanuel Mudiay and his poor shooting percentages. They are trying to convert Jamal Murray into a point guard. This key position is a trouble spot for the Nuggets and is likely to hurt them in this matchup.
2* King +8 -110
Sacramento has missed the playoffs for the last 11 seasons. The Kings aren't going to end that playoff drought this season either. But the Kings have better team chemistry and morale after cutting the umblical cord with temperamental DeMarcus Cousins. Sacramento is more team-oriented without their one star The Kings have a blend of promising young talent go with three veterans that were imported - Zach Randolph, George Hill and Vince Carter. These three are pros who know how to win, play hard and have a lot of pride. The Kings should be fired-up for their home opener and they catch the Rockets in a prime letdown spot. Houston rallied to upset the Warriors, 122-121, late last night. It's going to be difficult for the Rockets to produce even a "B" level performance against a foe that is hard to take serious. The Rockets also could be looking ahead to their home-opener, which is their next game.
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Sleepyj
3* GOW
Houston -8
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H&H Sports
(MLB - Played @ The Greek) - Triple Dime Under 8 (-120) Astros/Yankee
FYI - Under 7.5 Good Also
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Sports Informant
Charlotte/Detroit Under 203.5
Miami/Orlando Under 205.5
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GC: NBA
Wednesday card has the 100% NHL Game of the month. NHL Sides on 32-14 run, there is also opening night NBA.
The NBA power system play for Wednesday is on the Sacramento Kings plus the points. Game 720 at 10:05 eastern. The Kings open up here tonight with a new look led by G. Hill. We have a solid game 1 system we use that plays on home teams in their season opener vs an opponent that played on the road last night. The Rockets come in after running up and down with Golden St. Looking at the database over the past 2 3 seasons we see that road teams with no rest off a road game with Golden St are just 2-11 ats. If these teams are favored they are 0-5 straight up. Look for the Kings to hang around for the cover. On Wednesday its opening night in the NBA. Our lead play is the NHL Game of the Month. NHL Sides are on a 32-14 run since last year.For the NBA Play. Take the points with Sacramento. GC
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Anyone wants step up ??
4-0 yesterday
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Best Sports Capper
POD: Miami Heat -3
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Indian Cowboy
Soccer
3*ATLETICO/QARA (WED @ 12PM)
Atletico Madrid -2
6* PSG -2 (-165)
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4* Barcelona -2.5 (-150)
3* Atletico Madrid -2 (+120)
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Larry Hartstein
MLB
Houston
NBA (1-0)
Miami -3
Charlotte +3
Utah -2
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Mike Sullivan NBA (0-1)
Philadelphia O215
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Ryan Knuppel NBA (0-1)
Philadelphia +7.5
San Antonio -1.5
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Stephen Oh NBA (0-1)
Dallas -6
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Accu Picks
MLB
3* Astros/Yankees under 8
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SSIWINS Parley Lifestyle Picks
NYY/CHC/Chiefs ML (3.5 UNITS) Mix MLB/NFL*
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Indian Cowboy
Soccer
3*ATLETICO/QARA (WED @ 12PM)
Atletico Madrid -2
6* PSG -2 (-165)
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4* Barcelona -2.5 (-150)
3* Atletico Madrid -2 (+120)
Anyone have his 7 UNIT TOTALS play tonight?? It's in the INDY/NETS game??
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Indian Cowboy
7-UNIT - Over 216.5 Pacers vs Nets
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Paul Leiner
100* 76ers +7
100* Pistons -3
100* Yankees -105
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Millerlocks
5:08 PM EST MLB
HOUSTON ASTROS VS. NEW YORK YANKEES
PICK: NEW YORK YANKEES (-103)
RISK: 11 UNITS
8:38 PM EST NBA
ATLANTA HAWKS VS. DALLAS MAVERICKS
PICK: DALLAS MAVERICKS -6 (-110)
RISK: 11 UNITS
10:08 PM EST NBA
HOUSTON ROCKETS VS. SACRAMENTO KINGS
PICK: SACRAMENTO KINGS +7.5 (-115)
RISK: 11 UNITS
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sports handicapper king oct 18
NBA
Portland -1
Utah -2
Freeloader
MLB Houston