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The Philadelphia 76ers (46-28) and the Milwaukee Bucks (46-26) try to break up in a tie and create separation from a four-way dogfight for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference in a crucial matchup at the Wells Fargo Arena in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. In today’s game, the 76ers are a slight 1.5-point favorites against the Celtics. See more predictions in the Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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Underdogs: Bucks +1.5 (-110)
76ers vs Bucks Over/Under: 227.5 points

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The Bucks (35-39 ATS) are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games and 10-3 SU but are only 2-6 ATS in their last eight outings against an opponent in the Atlantic Division. The total has gone UNDER in six of Milwaukee’s last eight games even as the Bucks are 10-3 SU in their last 13 contests played in March.

The 76ers (36-37-1 ATS) are 12-5 SU in their last 17 matches this season but are 0-7 ATS in their last seven outings played on a Tuesday. Philadelphia has won five of its last seven games but is coming off a 104-114 loss to the league-leading Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

Milwaukee went down to the Memphis Grizzlies, 102-127, on Saturday after winning four of its last five games to be dragged in a tight chase for the East’s top seed against Philadelhpia, Miami and Boston. The Bucks hope to get MVP candidate and leading scorer Giannis Antetokounmpo (29.7 points per game) on the floor as the All Star forward was listed as day-to-day with a knee injury.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread —114 Philadelphia 76ers – 112 Milwaukee Bucks
Over/Under — OVER 227.5 points

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Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Odds and Picks

Pascal Siakam posted a season-high 40 points along with 13 rebounds, three steals and two blocks while Gary Trent hit two free throws with 14.4 seconds left to lift the Toronto Raptors (43-32) past the Boston Celtics (47-29), 115-112, to win their third-straight game and nine of their last 11 matches while retaining a one-game lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers (42-33) in the race for the No.6 seed and an outright playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.

Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds and Picks

Desmond Bane scored 22 points while D’Anthony Melton and Dillon Brooks had 21 points apiece as the Memphis Grizzlies (53-23) blew out the undermanned Golden State Warriors (48-28), 123-95, despite playing without All-Star guard Ja Morant to keep their strong hold of the No.2 seed in the Western Conference.

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The Memphis Grizzlies (52-23) want to stay as their No2 seed in the West as they host the third-running Golden State Warriors (48-27) at the FedEx Forum in Tennessee on Monday. In today’s game, the Grizzlies are an overwhelming 10.5-point favorites against the Warriors. See more predictions in the Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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Underdogs: Warriors +10.5 (-110)
Warriors vs Grizzlies Over/Under: 222 points

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The Warriors (36-35-4 ATS) are 1-5 ATS in their last six games and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 against an opponent in the Southern Division but are 1-5 SU in their last six outings. The total has gone OVER in 13 of Golden State’s last 20 matches while the Warriors are 2-6 SU in their last eight contests against an opponent in the Western Conference.

Memphis (49-26 ATS) is 5-1 ATS in its last six games, 13-6 ATS in its last 19 against an opponent in the Western Conference and isd 7-0 SU in its last seven contests at home. The Grizzlies have won their last four games and eight of their last 10 after toppling defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, 127-102, on Saturday.

Golden State is coming off back-to-back losses and five of its last six games after going down to the Washington WIzards, 115-123, on Sunday. The Warriors will remain undermanned with All Star Stephen Curry (foot), Andre Iguodala (back) and center James Wiseman (knee) still out with injuries and will have to rely on Jordan Poole (17.4 points per game), Klay Thompson (18.0 ppg) and All Star forward Andrew Wiggins (16.9 ppg) to carry the fight.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 109 Memphis Grizzlies – 100 Golden State Warriors
Over/Under — OVER 222 points

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The Boston Celtics (46-28) are locked in a four-team race for the top seed in the East as they visit the Toronto Raptors (42-32) at the Scotia Bank Arena in Canada on Monday. In today’s game, the Celtics are slight 3-point favorites against the Raptors. See more predictions in the Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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Underdogs: Raptors +3 (-110)
Celtics vs Raptors Over/Under: 218 points

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The Raptors (42-31-1 ATS) are 8-2 ATS in their last games and are also 8-2 SU. The total has gone UNDER in nine of Toronto’s last 13 games against Boston even as the Raptors are 0-8 ATS in their last eight contests when playing atr home against the Celtics.

The Celtics (37-35-2 ATS) are 5-1 ATS in their last six matches, 6-0 SU in their last six outings and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 contests against Toronto. Boston is on a five-game winning streak and 9-1 in its last 10 games after beating the Utah Jazz, 125-97, on Wednesday but may miss All Star Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaylen Brown (knee) due to injuries while center Al Horford (personal) and Robert Williams (knee) will also be out.

Toronto has won its last two matches and eight of its last 10 after coming off a 131-91 blowout of the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. The Raptors are in for a fight at home despite an undermanned Celtics squad but the hosts will be led by Pascal Siakam, who averages 22.2 points per game, 8.2 rebounds per game, 5.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game, and All Star guard Fred VanVleet (20.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 6.7 apg).

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 111 Boston Celtics – 106 Toronto Raptors
Over/Under — OVER 218 points

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The Atlanta Hawks (36-37) are determined to hold on to the final slot in the play-in tournament as they host the Golden State Warriors (48-25) at the State Farm Arena in Georgia on Friday. In today’s game, the Hawks are 2-point favorites against the Warriors. See more predictions in the Golden State Warriors vs Atlanta Hawks odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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Underdogs: Warriors +2.5 (-110)
Warriors vs Hawks Over/Under: 221.5 points

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Golden State (36-33-4 ATS) is 6-3 in its last nine games and 15-4 SU in its last 19 matches against Atlanta. The total has gone UNDER in six of the Warriors’ last eight games and the Dubs are 13-7 in their last 20 contests against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.

The Hawks (30-43 ATS) are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games but they are 7-1 SU in their last eight outings at home. Atlanta has been alternating wins and losses in its last five games, a trend which it hopes to break as the hosts are coming off a 101-122 setback to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.

The Warriors bounced back from a three-game losing streak after pulling off a 118-104 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday as they attempted to keep the No 3 seed away from the fourth-running Utah Jazz (45-28). All Star guard Stephen Curry remains out with a foot injury, thus Golden State will rely on the returning Klay Thompson, who is averaging 18.0 points per game, and Jordan Poole (17.6 ppg), who has started in Curry’s place.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 111 Golden State Warriors – 109 Atlanta Hawks
Over/Under — OVER 221.5 points

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Odds and Picks

Pascal Siakam scored 35 points to match his season-high while Chris Boucher had 17 to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 117-104, to snap a three-game losing streak and tie the Cavs for the No6 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Odds and Picks

Devin Booker exploded for 49 points on 16-of-25 shooting, while Chris Paul made a triumphant return to the lineup with 17 points and 13 assists as the Phoenix Suns downed the Denver Nuggets, 140-130, and reached 60 wins with eight games remaining in their regular season schedule.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (42-32) are out to bounce back from a tough loss and resume their chase for the No 6 seed in the Western Conference as they host the Dallas Mavericks (45-28) at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday. In today’s game, the Wolves are the slight 2-point favorites against the Mavericks. See more predictions in the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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Underdogs: Mavericks +2 (-110)
Timberwolves vs Mavericks Over/Under: 227.5 points

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The Mavericks (41-31-1 ATS) are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games and 10-3 SU in their last 13 outings. The total gas gone UNDER in seven of Dallas’ last nine games, even as the Mavs are 8-0 SU in their last eight contests against an opponent in the Western Conference.

Minnesota (41-32-1 ATS) is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 matches and 10-3 SU in its last 13 outings played in March. The Wolves have lost their last two games, including a 116-125 defeat to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, that slowed down its bid to unseat the Denver Nuggets (43-31) for the last slot to gain an outright playoff berth.

Dallas has won five of its last seven games, including straight, and is coming off a 110-91 decision over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The Mavericks hope to see healthy All Star guard Luka Doncic, who is listed as probable to play on Friday, with Spencer Dinwiddie (18.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg) needing to step up if Dallas hopes to add to Minnesota’s woes.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 111 Minnesota Timberwolves – 109 Dallas Mavericks
Over/Under — OVER 227.5 points

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Odds and Picks

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Odds and Picks

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A punter who wants to have a long-term career in sports betting must have the patience to study all aspects related to the field, from getting a feel of the teams or players he wants to bet on to understanding the situations around the games and the leagues in general. These incidents often happen in cycles, so analyzing betting trends goes a long way in determining when to bet at suitable matches.

Every game offers a different perspective, but it won’t hurt if bettors compare past matches and look over several numbers, statistics in particular — which could raise their chances of winning that big payout. Any sport provides various trends, so punters might have to take a different approach when placing their money on several sports on the same day.

Studying betting trends may not guarantee 100% success in posting successive winning bets in your favorite sport. But analyzing such events can also provide an important self-education as any bettor may experience a cycle of events which they can use when making the right picks in the future — if they believe such a trend mirrors that of a past experience making bets.

VOLUME OF WAGERS EXPLAINED

The definition of sports betting trends is described as a volume of wagers placed at a bookmaker on one team against another. Public betting trends, meanwhile, are also referred to as betting percentages.

Professional handicappers typically monitor public betting trends data by going over the lines and seeing what causes the line to move. Punters also study betting trends to pinpoint large money drops by looking for line movement that contradicts the betting trends — also known as reverse line movement.

It is important for bettors to know why the lines move on a certain team. For example, if the line opened at Texas at -7 before moving to -8, a bettor will have a clear understanding as to why the sportsbook will move the line to -8 since 88% of the public, for instance, is betting on Texas at -7.

TRY BETTING AGAINST THE PUBLIC

Some seasoned bettors, or those who often take risks, opt to go with the most popular and simplest “how to win” betting strategies using unique betting trends data. “Betting Against the Public” has evolved as a basic strategy to go against the majority.

Sportsbooks often are forced to move the lines as more bettors load up on one side to lure more money on the other team to reduce the risk. Such a massive influx of public money leads the betting marketplace to act irrationally.

Bettors often get an extra one to two points on a bet once the betting marketplace acts irrationally, as this will also raise a punter’s winning percentage by 3% to 4% in the long run.

GO FOR REVERSE LINE MOVEMENT

Reverse line movement is a betting strategy where it looks for betting line movement that contradicts the public betting trends percentages.

Let’s try, for example, an NBA match between the Phoenix Suns -14 vs. the San Antonio Spurs +14. A sports betting analytical website informs its members that 80% of the bets placed are for Phoenix, but the line moves against the Suns, making Phoenix -13.

This is a sign that large wagers, known as the “smart money,” made by an individual or a syndicate, have come in on San Antonio. The bettor should search for a sportsbook offering San Antonio +14 and then quickly place a bet. This method is often successful, but this requires patience and quick thinking.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (41-31) and the Toronto Raptors (40-32) resume their chase for the No.6 seed and avoid getting dragged into the play-in tournament in a crucial match between two playoff-bound Eastern Conference teams at the Scotiabank Arena in Canada on Friday. In today’s game, the Raptors are 3.5-point favorites against the Cavaliers. See more predictions in the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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Underdogs: Cavaliers +3.5 (-110)
Cavaliers vs Raptors Over/Under: 214.5 points

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Toronto (40-31-1 ATS) is 6-2 ATS in its last eight games and 6-2 SU in its last eight matches but is 0-5 ATS in its last five contests at home. The total has gone UNDER in nine of their 12 outings this season, even as Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last six games when playing at home against Cleveland.

The Cavaliers (40-29-3 ATS) are 5-2 ATS in their last seven matches against the Raptors and 4-2 SU in their last six contests against Toronto but are just 1-5 ATS in their last six contests played on a Thursday. Cleveland has won two of its last three games but is coming off a 120-131 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

The Raptors have lost two of their last three games after winning five straight, as they are coming off a 99-113 setback to the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 22 points and 5.1 assists per game, will join All Star guard Fred VanVleet (21 ppg, 4.6 rpg) in leading the Raptors, who are averaging 108.7 points on 44.2% shooting per game.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 112 Toronto Raptors – 106 Cleveland Cavaliers
Over/Under — OVER 214.5 points

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Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds and Picks

Desmond Bane scored 23 points, including nine straight in a fourth quarter surge, as the Memphis Grizzlies found a way to win without All Star Ja Morant and overcome a combined 78 points from Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to bring down the Brooklyn Nets, 132-120, to claim their sixth win in their last seven games.

Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds and Picks

DeAndre Ayton scored a career-high 35 points along with 14 rebounds, while Devin Booker fired 22 of his 28 points in the second half to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 125-116, to move one win away from claiming homecourt advantage throughout the entire playoffs.

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The Denver Nuggets (43-30) are determined to hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves (42-32) from the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference and avoid the play-in tournament as they host the Phoenix Suns (59-14) at the Ball Arena in Colorado on Thursday. In today’s game, the Nuggets are 3-point favorites against the Suns. See more predictions in the Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series

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Underdogs: Suns +3 (-108)
Nuggets vs Suns Over/Under: 231 points

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The Suns (40-33 ATS) are 5-1 ATS in their last six games, 6-0 SU in their last six matches and are 4-1 ATS in their last five contests when playing on the road against the Nuggets. The total has gone OVER in five of Phoenixs last five games against an opponent in the Western Conference, even as the Suns are 6-0 SU in their last six outings on the road.

Denver (34-39 ATS) is 4-6 ATS in its last nine games but is 13-5 SU in its last 18 contests. The Nuggets are 3-2 in their last five games after posting a 127-114 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday in a game where Nikola Jokic tallied 30 points and 14 rebounds.

Phoenix is on a six-game winning streak after coming off a 125-116 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday despite the prolonged absence of All Star point guard Chris Paul. The Suns hope to get another stellar game from center DeAndre Ayton, who scored a career-high 35 points along with 14 rebounds in their last game.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 120 Denver Nuggets – 111 Phoenix Suns
Over/Under — OVER 231 points

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Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds and Picks

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The Brooklyn Nets (38-34) seek their third-straight victory and resume their chase for the No. 7 seed as they visit the Grizzlies (49-23) at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday. In today’s game, the Nets are 2.5-point favorites against the Grizzlies. See more predictions in the Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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Underdogs: Grizzlies +2.5 (-110)
Nets vs Grizzlies Over/Under: 236 points

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Memphis (46-26 ATS) is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference while going 8-1 SU in its last outings at home. The total has gone OVER in five of the Grizzlies’ last six contests against an opponent in the Atlantic Division, even as Memphis is 3-6 ATS in its last nine matches played on a Wednesday

The Nets (29-40-3 ATS) are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight games on the road but are 3-9 SU in their last 12 matches against an opponent in the Western Conference. Brooklyn is carrying the momentum of winning back-to-back games and six of its last seven, including a 114-106 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday, so expect the Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies odds and picks to be a high scoring game with All Stars Kevin Durant (29.6 points per game, 7.2 rebounds per game, 6.1 assists per game) and Kyrie Irving (27.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 5.3 apg) leading the attack.

The Grizzlies have won five of their last six games, including a 122-98 blowout of the Houston Rockets on Sunday to remain ahead of the Golden State Warriors (47-25) in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. But Memphis needs second leading scorer Desmond Bane, who averages 17.9 points per game, to step up in order to get past Brooklyn possibly without All-Star guard Ja Morant, who is coping with a knee injury.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 122 Brooklyn Nets – 114 Memphis Grizzlies
Over/Under — UNDER 236 points

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Odds and Picks

Giannis Antekokounmpo collected 25 points and 17 rebounds in his return to the lineup after recovering from a sore right knee while Jrue Holiday put up 27 points and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks downed the Chicago Bulls, 126-98, for their seventh straight victory and nine of their last 10 outings.

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Odds and Picks

Nikola Jokic scored 30 points along with 14 rebounds but he found a lot of help from teammates Jeff Green and Aaron Gordon, who had 16 points each, as well as Monte Morris (15 points), Austin Rivers (11) and Will Barton (10) to help the Denver Nuggets (43-30) beat the Los Angeles Clippers (36-38), 127-115, to keep in step with the Dallas Mavericks (44-28) in the race for the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference.

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The Phoenix Suns (58-14) want to sustain a winning culture as they prepare for the playoffs when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (42-31) at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Wednesday. In today’s game, the Suns are picked as slight 1.5-point favorites against the Timberwolves. See more in the Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

Underdogs: Timberwolves +1.5 (-110)
Suns vs Timberwolves Over/Under: 235.5 points

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The Timberwolves (41-31-1 ATS) are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games and also 10-2 SU. The total has gone UNDER in six of Minnesota’s last eight matches, while the Wolves are 8-1 SU in their last nine contests against an opponent in the Western Conference.

Phoenix (39-33 ATS) is 4-1 ATS in its last five games, 7-1 SU in its last eight games this season, and is 5-2 ATS in its last seven outings against Minnesota. The Suns are doing well despite the absence of All Star point guard Chris Paul (thumb), as they are on a five-game winning streak, including a 127-124 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves odds and picks would feature another inside-outside performances from All Star Devin Booker (25.9 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 4.9 apg) and big man DeAndre Ayton (17.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg) for the Suns.

Minnesota has won four of its last five games but is coming off a 108-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. The Timberwolves will be led by All Star Karl Anthony Towns (24.9 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 3.7 apg) and rookie Anthony Edwards (21.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.7 apg) as they continue their chase on the Denver Nuggets (43-30) for the No6 position in the Western Conference.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 118 Phoenix Suns – 116 Minnesota Timberwolves
Over/Under — OVER 235.5 points

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