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The Dallas Mavericks (52-30) try to get the psychological edge when they host the Utah Jazz (49-33) in Game 5 of their Western Conference first round playoff series at the American Airlines Center in Texas on Monday. In today’s game, the Mavericks came up as 3.5-point favorites against the Jazz. See more predictions in the Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

• Underdogs: Jazz +3.5 (-110)
• Jazz vs Mavericks Over/Under:  213 points

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The Jazz (34-49-3 ATS) went 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 games and are 1-4 SU in their last five matches played on a Monday. The total has gone UNDER in six of Utah’s last nine matches against an opponent in the Southwest Division, even as the Jazz are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 contests on the road.

The Mavericks (50-34-2 ATS) are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games and are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight this season even as the total has gone OVER in eight of Dallas’ last 11 matches. Dallas finally got Doncic back but they fell short and lost to the Jazz, 99-100, in Game 3 on Saturday that allowed Utah to force a 2-all tie in their series. 

Utah managed to steal a game in Dallas to avoid falling into a 1-3 hole and they got the job done despite the return of Doncic, who averages 28.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game. The Jazz will need a collective effort led by Donovan Mitchell (25.9 ppg, 5.3 apg), Bogdan Bogdanovic (18.1 ppg), Jordan Clarkson (16.0 ppg) and Rudy Gobert (15.6 ppg, 14.7 rpg) to steal Game 5 in Dallas and take the lead in the series.

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread — 112 Dallas Mavericks – 104 Utah Jazz
• Over/Under — OVER 213 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks Odds and Picks

Trae Young capped a 24-point performance by sinking a floater with 4.4 seconds lift to carry the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-110 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 3 to avoid going to a 0-3 hole and cut the Heat’s lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first round series.Trae Young capped a 24-point performance by sinking a floater with 4.4 seconds lift to carry the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-110 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 3 to avoid going to a 0-3 hole and cut the Heat’s lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first round series.

Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds and Picks

Chris Paul scored 198 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter while adding 28 points and 17 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns found a way to win without top scorer Devin Booker by hacking out a 114-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference first-round series.

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Crystal Palace (8-13-11) attempts to bounce back from a three-game losing streak as they host Leeds (8-9-15) at Selhurst Park in the London Borough of Croydon on Monday. In today’s game, Palace barely held on as a close 2.5-point favorite against Leeds. See more predictions in Leeds vs Crystal Palace odds and picks in FBR’s Soccer Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

• Underdogs: Leeds +2.5 (-110)
• Leeds vs Crystal Palace Over/Under:  250 points

For the best odds for today’s games, check out Megapari!

The Peacocks (10-18-4 ATS) went 18-11-3 Over/Under and are 7-8-1 ATS away coming into the match. Leeds have a 4-4-8 overall away record and are coming off a 3-0 victory over Watford on April 9.

The Eagles (12-14-6 ATS) are 5-7-4 at home and sport a 9-5-2 Over/Under Home card. Leeds sport a 16-12-4 O/U overall record and are coming off three-straight losses, including a 0-1 loss to Newcastle on Wednesday.

Leeds are in a must-win situation to avoid relegation and prepare for the next season, as they are 16th place in the standings. The Peacocks will be playing without Adam Forshaw, who sustained a fracture on his kneecap, joining Tyler Roberts and Patrick Bamford on the sidelines. 

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread — 2 Crystal Palace – 1 Leeds
• Over/Under — OVER 250 points

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The concept of sportsbooks handing out free bets and incentives to its users comes with a reason: to lure more players who will generate more revenues for their platforms.

Punters who want to profit from the free bets and incentives offered by bookmakers use a betting technique known as matched betting. This kind of betting will need more than luck to become successful, as this employs a mathematical equation to gauge a player’s chances of getting a bigger payroll.

Also known as back bet betting, lay bet matching or double betting, matched betting lures many new bettors because these are risk-free bets. Punters would still receive the amount offered in the free bet promotion no matter what the outcome of the event you wagered on shows.

COVER ALL POTENTIAL OUTCOMES THROUGH MATCHED BETTING

The concept of placing money on multiple bets can be emphasized ever clearly through matched betting, as multiple bets are key to cut the risks on every bettor.

Bettors will need to cover all outcomes in a sports event and go back and lay to ensure a win no matter what the match’s result would be. For starters, users must create an account through a betting exchange and one or multiple accounts with a bookmaker.

A qualifying wager must be placed by the bettor with the bookmakers to receive those free wagers. Punters will again use matched betting once the free bets are received. But players are reminded not to risk their funds since they will be playing with free bets.

‘ODDSMATCHER,’ ‘LAY CALCULATOR’ KEYS TO VICTORY

New bettors who have no background of sports betting should be on the lookout for an efficient “oddsmatcher,” especially if you haven’t subscribed to a matched betting service that often provides these features to their customers.

There is also a need to get hands on a “lay bet calculator” to help bettors determine how much they are needed to lay. It also helps that bettors can find a bookmaker with a secure platform that they can trust with their details and information.

Punters must also avoid taking on too many welcome offers from multiple sportsbooks at the same time. Patience is a virtue in learning from different welcome offers and bettors must exude more confidence before taking on more complicated bookie promotions

BACK, LAY BETS KEY TO MATCHED BETTING

When a punter wagers on, for example, Manchester United would win a particular match of the Premier League final, this is known as “backing” or a “back” bet. A bettor is wagering for the outcome to be correct at the end of the match, and if that team does win at the end of the match, he or she would profit and take the winnings related to their stake.

The rise of betting exchanges has led to the concept of the “lay” bet. “Laying” a wager, which is the opposite of a “back” bet, happens when a punter mostly wagers that, for example, a particular football team would lose the match.

Once the team a bettor wagered on loses the match or even if it ends in a draw, he or she would still profit from the wager. It is through betting exchange platforms where punters can place bets like this.

FOOTBALL, HORSE RACING, BOXING BETS MATCHED BETS

It is no surprise that European football, or soccer is one of the best sports for matched betting. Beginners of matched betting can try out their first few bets on football markets due to its steady odds, thus making placing your bets much easier.

Horse racing is another sport to start off a career in matched betting because there are many horse races that lures significant amounts of betting, like The Grand National and Royal Ascot. The liquidity in horse racing doesn’t increase until about 30 minutes before the off, meaning punters can place their bets with about 15 minutes to go for matched betting.

The excitement of a knockout punch in boxing also spells better opportunities to try out matched betting. Sportsbooks are usually high on big boxing matches like the Mayweather vs Pacquiao showdown or a Tyson vs Holyfield from way back, as these lure a huge amount of money while punters can get some huge back and lay odds.

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The Miami Heat (53-29) brace for a dogfight as they attempt to move a win away from a sweep when they visit the Hawks (43-39) in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first round playoff series at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday. In today’s game, the Heat barely emerged as a close 1.5-point favorite against the Hawks. See more predictions in the Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

• Underdogs: Hawks +1.5 (-110)
• Heat vs Hawks Over/Under: 221.5 points

For the best odds for today’s games, check out Megapari!

The Hawks (39-47 ATS) went 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games and are 5-1 SU in their last six matches played on a Friday. The total has gone UNDER in eight of Atlanta’s last nine outings, even as the Hawks are 9-4 SU in their last 13 contests.

The Heat (48-35-1 ATS) are 7-1 SU in their last eight games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference, even as the total has gone OVER in four of Miami’s last five matches on the road. Miami repeated over Atlanta, 115-105, in Game 2 on Tuesday, but remains vulnerable in Game 3 as starters Bam Adebayo (quad) and PJ Tucker (calf) are nursing injuries although both were listed as Questionable for Friday’s match.

Atlanta is getting huge numbers from All-Star Trae Young, who is averaging 28.4 points and 9.7 assists per game, but they also need more production from John Collins (16.2 ppg, 7.8 rpg) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (15.1 ppg) to cut Miami’s lead in the series. The Hawks continue to miss starting center CLint Capella (knee), meaning guys like De’Andre Hunter (13.4 ppg) and Kevin Huerter (12.1 ppg) must step up.

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread — 108 Miami Heat – 104 Atlanta Hawks
• Over/Under — OVER 221.5 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Odds and Picks

Jalen Brunson continued his resurgence in filling up the role left by the injured Luka Doncic by scoring 31 points on 12-of-22 shooting, while Spencer Dinwiddie had 20 points as the Dallas Mavericks overcome a hostile Utah crowd to beat the Jazz, 126-118, and take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference first round playoff series.

Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Odds and Picks

Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole scored 27 points apiece, while Klay Thomspon had 26 points on six 3-pointers to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 118-113 victory over the Denver Nuggets and claim a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round series.

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The Phoenix Suns (65-17) must find ways to win without All-Star guard Devin Booker as they visit the Pelicans (37-45) in Game 3 of their Western Conference first round playoff series at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday. In today’s game, the Suns barely made out as 2-point favorites against the Pelicans. See more predictions in the Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

• Underdogs: Pelicans +2 (-110)
• Suns vs Pelicans Over/Under: 216 points

For the best odds for today’s games, check out VOdds!

The Pelicans (44-41-1 ATS) are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division and are 8-4 SU in their last 12. The total has gone OVER in 10 of New orleans’ last 14 matches against Phoenix, even as the Pelicans are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 contests played in April.

The Suns (45-39 ATS) went 12-5 SU in their last 17 matches but are just 3-6 ATS in their last nine, even as the total has gone UNDER in six of Phoenix’s last seven games. Phoenix will have to snatch a road win without Booker, who is averaging 26.8 points per game, as he is out with a hamstring injury he sustained in Game 2.

New Orleans stole Game 2 with a 125-114 victory in Game 2 as the series went to Louisiana and the No.8 seeds looked good to grab a 2-1 lead. CJ McCollum, who averages 24.3 points and 5.8 assists per game, is expected to lead the way along with Brandon Ingram (22.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg) and Jonas Valanciunas (17.8 ppg, 11.4 rpg) for the Pelicans.

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread — 114 Phoenix Suns – 106 New Orleans Pelicans
• Over/Under — OVER 216 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Odds and Picks

Jalen Brunson continued his resurgence in filling up the role left by the injured Luka Doncic by scoring 31 points on 12-of-22 shooting, while Spencer Dinwiddie had 20 points as the Dallas Mavericks overcome a hostile Utah crowd to beat the Jazz, 126-118, and take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference first round playoff series.

Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Odds and Picks

Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole scored 27 points apiece, while Klay Thomspon had 26 points on six 3-pointers to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 118-113 victory over the Denver Nuggets and claim a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round series.

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The Golden State Warriors (53-29) might not dominate compared to their first two games but they remain formidable when they visit the Nuggets (48-34) in Game 3 of their Western Conference first round playoff series at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Thursday. In today’s game, the Warriors are a close 2-point favorites against the Nuggets. See more predictions in the Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

• Underdogs: Nuggets +1.5 (-110)
• Warriors vs Nuggets Over/Under: 223.5 points

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The Nuggets (37-47 ATS) are 1-4 ATS in their last five games at home and 1-4 SU in their last five matches played in April. The total has gone OVER in 11 of Denver’s last 15 outings this season but the Nuggets were also 1-4 ATS in their last five contests when playing at home against the Warriors.

The Warriors (43-37-4 ATS) went 7-0 SU in their last seven matches and 7-1 ATS in their last eight, even as the total has gone OVER in 10 of Golden State’s last 15 contests on the road. The Dubs blew past the Nuggets, 126-106, in Game 2, to carry a 2-0 lead and the series shifting to Denver.

Denver has now lost its last four games dating back to the regular season after yielding Game 1 and 2 on the road. The Nuggets hope to get a more efficient game from All-Star center Nikola Jokic, who scored 25 points but struggled against the defense of Warriors’ forward Draymond Green by needing 25 shots to reach that total.

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread — 113 Golden State Warriors – 107 Denver Nuggets
• Over/Under — OVER 223.5 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds and Picks

DeMar DeRozan exploded for 41 points, Nicola Vucevic had 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Zach Lavine added 20 points as the CHicago Bulls held off the Milwaukee Bucks, 114-110, to cut the Bucks’ lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first round playoff series.

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Odds and Picks

Jaylen Brown scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, and the Boston Celtics held Kevin Durant scoreless in the second half to claim a 114-107 victory over the Brooklyn Net and take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

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The Utah Jazz (49-33) are looking at a change of environment to boost their chances as they host the Dallas Mavericks (52-30) in Game 3 of their Western Conference first round playoff series at the Vivint Arena in Utah on Thursday. In today’s game, the Jazz are 7-point favorites against the Mavericks. See more predictions in the Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

• Underdogs: Mavericks +7 (-110)
• Mavericks vs Jazz Over/Under: 210.5 points

For the best odds for today’s games, check out sportmarket!

The Mavericks (48-34-2 ATS) were 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games and 5-1 SU in their last six matches. The total has gone OVER in seven of Dallas’ last nine games, even as the Mavericks are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 matches against an opponent in the Western Conference.

The Jazz (34-47-3 ATS) went 11-1 SU in their last 12 contests when playing at home against the Mavericks and are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games played on a Thursday, even as the total has gone UNDER 13 of Utah’s last 20 matches when playing as the favorite. Utah absorbed a 110-104 loss on Monday that enabled Dallas to tie the series at 1-all.

Dallas finally found a way to salvage homecourt edge in the series after dropping Game 1, 93-99. The Mavericks hope to see progress from All-Star guard Luka Doncic, who missed the first two games of the series with a calf injury but was listed as “Questionable” for Game 3.

Final Predictions and Picks:

• Spread — 123 Boston Celtics – 110 Brooklyn Nets
• Over/Under — OVER 226 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds and Picks

DeMar DeRozan exploded for 41 points, Nicola Vucevic had 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Zach Lavine added 20 points as the CHicago Bulls held off the Milwaukee Bucks, 114-110, to cut the Bucks’ lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first round playoff series.

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Odds and Picks

Jaylen Brown scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, and the Boston Celtics held Kevin Durant scoreless in the second half to claim a 114-107 victory over the Brooklyn Net and take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

For more predictions, check out our predictions series where FBR covers the biggest games of major sports!