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A sweep looms in the horizon but the Dallas Mavericks (60-38) are out to avoid getting embarrassed on their home floor as they host the Golden State Warriors (64-32) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday. In today’s game, the Mavericks are a tight 1-point favorite against the Warriors. See more predictions in the Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

• Underdogs: Warriors +1 (-110)
• Warriors vs Mavericks Over/Under: 215.5 points

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The Warriors (49-43-4 ATS) were 4-2 SU in their last six games against the Mavericks and are 5-2 ATS in their last seven matches played in May. The total has gone OVER in eight of Golden State’s last 10 outings when playing on the road against Dallas. The Dubs are 16-3 SU in their last 19 contests against an opponent in the Western Conference. 

The Mavericks (56-40-2 ATS) went 4-1 ATS in their last five matches played on a Tuesday, even as they are 13-2 SU in their last 15 contests when playing as the favorite. The total has gone OVER in 13 of Dallas’ last 19 outings against Golden State, even as the Mavs are just 2-4 SU in their last six games.

Golden State is primed to sweep the series after sinking Dallas, 109-100, in Game 3 on Sunday behind 31 points from Stephen Curry and 27 points along with 11 rebounds from Andrew Wiggins. The Warriors are actually looking for their fifth-straight victory in the playoffs, counting their clinching Game 6 win to close out the Memphis Grizzlies in the conference semifinals. 

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread —  108 Dallas Mavericks – 102 Golden State Warriors
  
• Over/Under — OVER 215.5 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics (Game 4) Odds and Picks

Jayson Tatum bounced back from a subpar performance to score 31 points on 8-of-16 shooting, while Derrick White stepped up with the absence of injured Marcus Smart with 13 points as the Boston Celtics crushed the Miami Heat, 102-82, to tie their Eastern Conference finals series at 2-all.

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Expect a strong fightback from the Boston Celtics (60-36), who are out to protect home court and tie the series when they host the Miami Heat (63-33) at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on Monday.  In today’s game, the Celtics emerge as 7-point favorites against the Celtics. See more predictions in the Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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• Underdogs: Heat +7 (-110)
• Heat vs Celtics Over/Under: 207.5 points

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The Heat (55-40-1 ATS) went 6-3 SU in their last nine games played in May and 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 matches on the road. The total has gone OVER in five of Miami’s last six outings when playing on the road against Boston, even as the Celtics were 4-1 ATS in their last five contests.

The Celtics (52-42-2 ATS) were 13-5 ATS in their last 18 matches and are 12-5 SU in their last 17 at home, even as the total has gone OVER in four of Boston’s last five contests against Miami. Boston hopes to see Jayson Tatum (cervical strain), Marcus Smart (ankle), and Robert Williams (knee) on the floor after sustaining injuries in Game 3.

Miami bucked the absence of Jimmy Butler (knee) in the second half to take Game 3, 109-103, on Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in the series. But the Heat will need a healthy Butler in Game 4, along with Kyle Lowry (hamstring), PJ Tucker (knee), Tyler Herro (groin), and Max Strus (hamstring), who are listed as questionable for Monday.

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread —113 Boston Celtics – 101 Miami Heat
  
• Over/Under — OVER 207.5 points

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Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors (Game 2) Odds and Picks

Stephen Curry led a spirited comeback with 32 points on six 3-pointers along with eight rebounds while Kevon Looney provided the spark with a career-high 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors rallied in the second half to beat the Dallas Mavericks, 126-117, to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference finals series.

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Two fighters going toe-to-toe and looking for that mighty punch to win is the excitement boxing can offer to sports fans and bettors alike. The opportunity to predict who wins between two boxers with almost equal power lures more punters to place their money with the hope of getting a big payday.

Bettors should understand that there are many ways to determine if a fighter emerges victorious in a bout. Aside from a knockout, there is also the technical knockout (TKO) that also provides a significant impact among bookies, particularly in major fights.

Let’s explore the difference between a KO and a TKO, and why a TKO provides a different dynamic to punters who go beyond wins over points or the regular KOs.

HOW TO SPOT A FIGHT WON ON TKO

Once a boxer sustains a major injury – from a headbutt to a major cut in the face or a dislocated shoulder – the possibility of the fighter not coming back is imminent. Such a situation calls for the other fighter to win by TKO.

Only ring judges, or the ring doctor, can determine if the boxer can still return to the ring and resume the fight before making the call if a TKO decision is necessary.

A KO happens when a boxer drops on his knees and falls and does not stand up after a 10 count. A TKO, meanwhile, comes with the three knockdown rule or if the referee steps in to stop the fight. The fight can also be called a win by TKO if a fighter’s seconds, or his cornermen, decide that their ward cannot continue.

BET TO WIN ‘INSIDE THE DISTANCE’

Punters should make sure that the sportsbook he will place his money on has a category where a fighter’s victory via KO, TKO, or disqualification is open for betting. However, you still need to read the bookie’s terms and conditions before betting on your favorite knockout artist to ensure that major payday.

Most of these bets are classified as bets where the boxer wins “inside the distance,” or less than the usual 12 rounds of a professional bout.

Placing a bet on a boxer winning via TKO is actually part of the individual prop bets offered by most bookmakers especially in major title fights. Some bookies separate their betting categories for fighters winning via KO, TKO, disqualification, or in points, among others.

FIGHTER’S HISTORY LEADS TO WINNING KO, TKO BETS

Like other team sports, betting on boxers will be based on the odds placed on them. Fighters who are known for their barrage of punches and fast footwork, from Mike Tyson to Manny Pacquiao, often win their fights inside the distance either through KO or TKO.

Let’s place an example of Tyson fighting Evander Holyfield. Tyson was tagged as a -160, or a favorite, to win, while Holyfield is +130, or the underdog. A bettor who thinks Tyson will win by placing a 100 US dollars bet will get a payout of 162.50 US dollars – his original 100 dollars will be returned along with his 62.50 dollars of winnings.

If you bet on the underdog Holyfield, you will get a 230-dollar payout – you get your 100 dollars back along with your 130 dollars of winnings.

A boxer with overwhelming odds to win may take a bettor to place a lot of money just to win. A punter has to bet 10,000 US dollars to win 100 dollars on a fighter who is a 10,000-point favorite to win among bookies. An example was the fight where Anthony Joshua was a -1100 favorite while Alexander Povetkin was a +650 underdog in their fight in September 2018.

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Some fights won’t end up with exciting KOs or TKO decisions most fans (and bettors) hope for. Punters who place their money on victories after 12 rounds should check on different ways to determine if their fighters can claim the victory.

A Split Decision happens when two of the three judges score the same fighter as the winner, while the third judge scores the other fighter as the winner.

If the results on the judges’ scorecards comes out with the same number of points for the two fighters, the bout ends in a draw. A technical draw happens if the referee stops the fight due to an accidental injury or foul before the required number of rounds have been completed for the fight to be decided on the judges’ scorecards – otherwise also known as a technical decision.

Lastly, once a fight is ruled as a No Contest or a No Decision, all bets should be returned by the bookmaker.

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An effective defensive scheme on Luka Doncic that worked in Game 1 is what the Golden State Warriors (62-32) need to sustain as they host the Dallas Mavericks (60-36) at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Friday. In today’s game, the Warriors came up as 6-point favorites against the Mavericks. See more predictions in the Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

• Underdogs: Mavericks +6 (-110)
• Mavericks vs Warriors Over/Under: 214 points

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The Mavericks (56-38-2 ATS) were 9-3 SU in their last 12 games against the Warriors and are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 matches. The total has gone UNDER in five of Dallas’ last six outings, even as the Mavericks went 6-2 ATS in their last eight contests when playing on the road against the Warriors.

The Warriors (47-43-4 ATS) went 2-6 ATS in their last eight matches when playing at home against the Mavericks even as the total has gone OVER in 12 of Golden State’s last 17 outings against Dallas. Golden State went 14-3 SU in their last 17 games, as they hope to follow up on their 112-87 victory in Game 1 on Wednesday.

Dallas must find a way to get Doncic going early after the Mavs struggled with 36% shooting for just 18 points in the first quarter of Game 1. Aside from Doncic, the Mavericks hope to get more scoring from top reserve Spencer Dinwiddie, who shot 5 of 11 but he needs to be more aggressive if Dallas wants to steal Game 2.

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread —  114 Golden State Warriors – 102 Dallas Mavericks
  
• Over/Under — OVER 214 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat (Game 2) Odds and Picks

Jayson Tatum scored 27 points, Jaylen Brown had 24 points while Marcus Smart celebrated his return on the floor with 24 points and eight rebounds as the Boston Celtics bounced back with a 127-102 victory over the Miami Heat to tie their Eastern Conference finals series at 1-all.

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Momentum is on the site of the Miami Heat (62-32), as they seek to move halfway in their bid for the NBA finals when they host the Boston Celtics (59-35) at the FTX Arena in South Florida on Thursday. In today’s game, the Heat remain as 3.5-point favorites against the Celtics. See more predictions in the Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

• Underdogs: Celtics +3.5 (-110)
• 76ers vs Heat Over/Under: 207.5 points

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The Celtics (51-41-2 ATS) went 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games but are just 2-4 SU in their last six against the Heat. The total has gone OVER in four of Boston’s last six matches when playing on the road against Miami, even as the Celtics were 2-4 ATS in their last six outings against the Heat.

The Heat (54-39-1 ATS) were 15-4 SU in their 19 matches, even as the total has gone OVER in four of Miami’s last six contests when playing at home against Boston. Miami took Game 1, 118-107, on Tuesday, and will rely on All-Star Jimmy Butler more as Kyle Lowry (hamstring), Max Strus (hamstring), and Gabe Vincent (hamstring) continue to nurse injuries coming into Game 2.

Boston hopes to bring back Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart, who missed Game 1 due to a foot injury but was listed as probable for Game 2. The Celtics could use some help from center Al Horford (quarantine), who is doubtful for Thursday, leaving Boston to lean more on All-Star Jayson Tatum, who averages 28.3 points and 5.65 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown (22.2 ppg, 3.8 apg) to prevent them from falling into a 0-2 hole.

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread — 102 Miami Heat  – 98 Boston Celtics
  
• Over/Under — OVER 207.5 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors (Game 1) Odds and Picks

Stephen Curry scored 21 points along with 12 rebounds, Andrew Wiggins had 19 points while containing Dallas superstar Luka Doncic, even as Klay Thompson added 15 points to help the Golden State Warriors pound the Mavericks, 112-87, to take Game 1 of their Western Conference finals series.

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Chelsea (20-10-6) remains firm in their bid to secure third place in the English Premier League table, as the Blues host Leicester (13-9-14) at Stamford Bridge stadium in Fulham, England, on Thursday. In today’s game, the Blues are 750-point favorites against the Foxes. See more predictions in Leicester vs Chelsea odds and picks in FBR’s Soccer Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

• Underdogs: Foxes +750 (-110)
• Reds vs Saints  Over/Under Total Goals: 2.5

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The Foxes (19-14-3 ATS) went 12-6 Over/Under away, and 58-5 ATS away, even as they averaged 13.20 shots and 5.80 corners so far this season. Leicester is coming off a 5-1 victory over Watford on Sunday that served as a follow up to their 3-0 win over Norwich on May 11, even as they are playing with no pressure as their season comes to a close.

The Blues (16-16-4 ATS) were 5-11-1 ATS at home and was 9-0 O/U in Stamford Bridge this season, even as Chelsea looks to improve from their scoreless draw against Liverpool on Saturday. Romelu Lukaku is primed to score in this match after the Belgian international already collected eight goals in the league alone this season.

Leicester has recorded a 4-1 record at Stamford Bridge in their last five matches there, with Jamie Vardy leading the way with 14 goals scored so far this season. James Maddison (10 goals and seven assists) and Harvey Barnes (six goals and nine assists) flank Vardy, making the Foxes an interesting matchup for the Blues.

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread — 2 Chelsea – 1 Leicester
  
• Over/Under— 2.5 Goals
  

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Liverpool vs Southampton Odds and Picks

Takumi Minamino matched Nathan Redmond’s opening goal by scoring in the 27th minute before Joel Matip provided the winning goal in the 67th minute as Liverpool rallied to beat Southampton, 2-1, that kept alive their Premier League title hoopes against Manchester City in the final round of the season.

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A noisy but supportive crowd awaits the Golden State Warriors (61-32) to start a series for a change, as the Dubs host the Dallas Mavericks (60-35) at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday. In today’s game, the Warriors were listed as 5-point favorites against the Mavericks. See more predictions in the Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

• Underdogs: Mavericks +5 (-110)
• Mavericks vs Warriors Over/Under: 214.5 points

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The Mavericks (56-37-2 ATS) are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Western Conference and are 5-1 SU in their last six against the Warriors. The total has gone OVER in eight of Dallas’ last 11 matches on the road, even as the Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven contests when playing on the road against the Dubs.

The Dubs (46-43-4 ATS) went 8-0 SU in their last eight matches at home, but were only 1-6 ATS in their last seven games when playing at home against the Mavericks, even as the total has gone UNDER in 13 of Golden State’s last 18 outings played on a Wednesday. Golden State will carry over the momentum of its 4-2 win over Memphis in the conference semifinals after the Dubs finished off the Grizzlies, 110-96, in Game 6 on Friday.

Dallas is also on a high after defying the odds and pulling off a 123-90 blowout win on the road over the top seeded Phoenix Suns in Game 7 on Sunday to complete a 4-3 series victory. The Mavericks will still be led by All-Star guard Luka Doncic, who averaged an impressive 32.6 points in the Phoenix series, but they also need more production from Jalen Brunson (16.3 ppg, 4.8 apg) and Spencer Dinwiddie, who had 30 points in the Game 7 clincher against the Suns, to make the Warriors work on their defense early in the series.

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread —  115 Golden State Warriors  – 104 Dallas Mavericks
  
• Over/Under — OVER 214.5 points

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Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat (Game 1) Odds and Picks

Jimmy Butler made Boston pay with 41 points on 12-of-19 shooting along with nine rebounds, five assists, four steals, and three blocks, while top reserve Tyler Herro had 18 points and eight boards, as the Miami Heat took advantage of the absence of Marcus Smart and Al Horford to pull off a 118-107 victory over the Celtics to take a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference finals series.

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All sports events produce a winner however close the nature of the competition may be. While these may be the case in individual or team sports, determining the final positions from second to tenth places and so on do end up in ties in some sports.

Ties in finishing position bets from the top five to top 10s and even top 20s are called “Dead Heat” in sports betting circles. For a bettor, if his bet ends up tied with other players for the same position, his bet ends up in a “dead heat.” A bettor wins part of his bet and loses part of his bet under a “dead heat” bet.

Learn more as to why some sports wind up with dead heat bets that denies a punter more money for his winning bet.

LESS PLAYOFFS IN GOLF LEADS TO DEAD HEAT

Dead heat bets usually occur in golf, although it also happens (but mostly rare) from horseracing to greyhound racing, draw horse racing, swimming and motorsports. So basically, dead heats are seen in sports where multiple athletes are jockeying for a position.

Most golf fans do remember how Tiger Woods, with one good leg, defeated Rocco Mediate in a sudden-death playoff as they ended up tied after 91 holes in the 2008 US Open. While golf tournaments require a playoff to determine a champion in major or regular tournaments, no such thing exists if three to seven players end up within the top five, or 13 players wind up within the top 10, and so on.

In such situations in terms of sports betting, punters have to settle for most sportsbooks’ decisions for the bet amount to be usually cut depending on how many players are tied for those spots. Basically, part of a bettor’s bet is a loser, while the remainder stands at the original odds.

HOW ‘DEAD HEAT’ BETS ARE SETTLED IN HORSE RACING

The next sport where “dead heat” bets often occur are in horse racing, due to the close calls among entries who end up in the finish line.

Unlike golf, horse racing now has a technology that determines “photo-finish” positioning among entries that limits the occurrence of dead heat bets, as some bets win “by the hair” in close races.

Most of the sportsbooks determine dead heat rules by paying win and place bets as the same, though payout rules vary from state to state.

Win and place pools are combined, the track receives its percentage, while the cash pot is divided into two pools that are paid to bettors who hold win and place tickets on each horse.

If a punter places his money on a horse that had longer odds with fewer ticket holders, he would receive a bigger payout than someone who had to split the pool with more bettors.

MONEY SPLIT RULES APPLY IN GOLF DEAD HEAT PAYOUTS

Bookmakers apply dead heat rules in golf tournaments where, for example, two players were tied for second place, three players tied for fourth, three players tied for seventh, and five others tied for 10th place.

In such situations, the total stake will be divided by the number of players in a tie at normal odds. If a punter bets on Woods to finish in the top 10 with a 100 US dollar bet on 12/1 odds – and Tiger was one of the five players tied for 10th place. The bettor’s 100 US dollars stake would be divided by five, meaning his stake would be cut to 20 US dollars.

Here’s how sportsbooks make the calculation for such situations:

* Reduced stake x betting odds + reduced stake = total winnings; or

* 20 US dollars x 12/1 (odds) = 20 US dollars = 260 US dollars.

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Let’s place an example of a horse racing result that offers a dead heat payout:

Final results Odds
1. Big Blue (2/1)
T-2 B Judge (5/1)
T-2 D’Admiral (10/1)
4 Viking Fleet (20/1)

A punter bets 20 US dollars on B Judge to finish second but there are two horses ending up tied for second. His stake will now be cut in half (due to a tie between two horses) and then he will still get his regular odds. Thus, a 20 US dollar bet becomes a 10 US dollars bet but he will still earn his 5/1 payout, so he would take home 50 US dollars for that bet.

Just like dealing in any other bet, punters should first try out reputable bookmakers and study thoroughly their terms and conditions before looking out for their dead heat rules that will often be applied in golf or horse racing.

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An explosive matchup awaits as the Miami Heat (61-30) attempts to make the most of their home-court advantage when they host the Boston Celtics (59-34) in Game 1 at the FTX Arena in South Florida on Tuesday. In today’s game, the Heat were listed as tight 1.5-point favorites against the Celtics. See more predictions in the Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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• Underdogs: Celtics +1.5 (-110)
• 76ers vs Heat Over/Under: 204 points

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The Celtics (51-40-2 ATS) went 5-1 ATS in their last six games and are 11-4 SU in their last 15 matches against an opponent in the Eastern Conference. The total has gone UNDER in five of Boston’s last seven outings, even as the Celtics are 12-4 SU in their last 16, and are 9-0 ATS in their last nine contests on the road.

The Heat (53-39-1 ATS) are 14-4 SU in their last 18 matches and 6-2 ATS in their last eight against an opponent in the Atlantic Division, even as the total has gone OVER in seven of Miami’s last 10 contests against Boston. Miami is more well-rested since eliminating Philadelphia, 99-90, to post a 4-2 win in their conference semifinals series on Thursday, but the Heat are hoping to have starting pointguard Kyle Lowry on the floor as he is nursing a hamstring injury.

Boston is coming off back-to-back wins to oust dethroned champion Milwaukee, 109-81, in Game 7 of their conference semifinals series on Sunday to get only less than 48 hours of rest before Game 1. The Celtics might have to start Game 1 without Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart, who is listed as questionable for Tuesday due to a foot injury he sustained in the last series.

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread — 108 Miami Heat – 102 Boston Celtics
  
• Over/Under — OVER 204 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics (Game 6) Odds and Picks

Jayson Tatum exploded for 46 points and the Boston Celtics survived 44 points, 20 rebounds, and six assists from Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 108-95, and tie their Eastern Conference semifinals series at 3-all heading into Game 7 back in Boston.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors (Game 6) Odds and Picks

Klay Thompson scored 30 points on eight 3-pointers, while Stephen Curry had 29 points on six triples to lead the Golden State Warriors in ousting the Memphis Grizzlies, 110-96, and complete a 4-2 victory in their Western Conference semifinals series.

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