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The Denver Nuggets (42-30) try to catch up with the Dallas Mavericks (44-28) in the race for the No. 5 seed in the West while attempting to hold off the surging Minnesota Timberwolves (42-31) for No. 6 and an outright place into the playoffs as they host the Los Angeles Clippers (36-37) at the Ball Arena in Colorado on Tuesday. In today’s game, the Nuggets are 6.5-point favorites against the Clippers. See more picks, and predictions in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

Underdogs: Clippers +6.5 (-110)
Nuggets vs Clippers Over/Under: 220 points

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Los Angeles (35-37-1 ATS) is 4-2 ATS in its last six matches against Denver and 1-4 SU in its last five contests. The total; has gone UNDER in 9 of the Clippers’ last 12 outings this season, while LA is 1-6 SU in its last seven matches against an opponent in the Northern Division.

Denver (33-39 ATS) is 2-6 ATS in its last six games, 12-5 SU in its last 17 matches and 8-2 SU in its last 10 contests against an opponent in the Western Conference. The Nuggets try to bounce back after losing four of their last six games, including a 104-124 setback to the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

The Clippers are reeling from a three-game losing streak, including a 92-121 loss to the Utah Jazz on Friday. Los Angeles will be led by Reggie Jackson (17.0 ppg, 4.9 apg) along with Marcus Morris Sr (16/0 ppg, 4.6 rpg), as the team tries to hold on to the No. 8 seed in the West and a place in the play-in tournament despite the prolonged absences of All Stars Kawhi Leonard (knee) and Paul George (elbow) due to injuries.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 107 Denver Nuggets – 105 Los Angeles Clippers
Over/Under — OVER 220 points

A look at Monday’s predictions:

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Odds and Picks

Tyrese Maxey scored 13 of his 28 points on 9-of-15 shooting in the fourth quarter while Snake Milton had 20 off the bench as the Philadelphia 76ers (44-27) found a way to win without All Stars Joel Embiid and James Harden by bringing down the Miami Heat (47-25), 113-106, to close to within 2 1/2 games of the Eastern Conference leaders.

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds and Picks

Reggie Bullock capped an 18-point performance with a clutch 3-pointers late while Luka Doncic collected 15 points and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks (44-28) downed the Minnesota Timberwolves (42-31), 110-108, to pull one game behind the Utah Jazz (45-27) for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.

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The Milwaukee Bucks (44-27) are determined to keep up with the Philadelphia 76ers (44-27) in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference as they host the Chicago Bulls (41-29) at the Fiserv Forum in Wisconsin on Tuesday. In today’s game, the Bucks are 6-point favorites against the Bulls. See more picks, and predictions in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

Underdogs: Bulls +6 (-110)
Bucks vs Bulls Over/Under: 231 points

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The Bulls (37-32-1 ATS) are 23-12 ATS at home and 14-20-1 ATS on the road. Chicago is 34-34-2 over/under but is 6-21 as an underdog and 16-18-1 away.

Milwaukee (33-38 ATS) has won eight of its last nine games – including six straight – before falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 119-138, on Saturday. The odds might change against the Bucks depending on the availability of All Star and Most Valuable player candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was listed as day-to-day due to a sore knee. Fellow All Star Khris Middleton is out for the Bucks with a wrist injury.

Chicago has lost their last three games and seven of the last 10 after absorbing a 102-129 setback to the Phoenix Suns on Friday to fall to the No5 position but just 1 1/2 games ahead of No6 Cleveland (41-31). All-Star guard DeMar Derozan is expected to lead Chicago with his 27.7 points per game along with center Nikola Vucevic, who tops the team with 11.4 rebounds per game.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 115 Milwaukee Bucks – 113 Chicago Bulls
Over/Under — UNDER 231 points

A look at Monday’s predictions:

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Odds and Picks

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds and Picks

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The Philadelphia 76ers (43-26) attempt to create separation against two other teams in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference as they host the top seeded Miami Heat (47-24) at the Wells Fargo Center in Pennsylvania on Monday. In today’s game, the Heat are a slight -0.5-point favorites against the 76ers. See more picks, and predictions in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

Underdogs: 76ers +1 (-110)
Mavericks vs 76ers vs Heat Over/Under: 218 points

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Miami (40-30-1 ATS) is 4-1 ATS in its last five games played and is 19-17 ATS in road games. The totals have gone OVER in three of the Heat’s last five games and 20 of their last 36 contests at home.

Philadelphia (34-34-1) ATS has won its last two games, including a 111-101 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The 76ers, who are 3-2 ATS in their last five matches and 16-17 ATS in road games, hope to get leading scorer Joel Embiid (30.0 points per game, 11.3 rebounds per game) on the floor after the All Star center was listed as questionable due to a sore back.

The Heat have also won their last two games and five of seven after coming off a 120-108 decision over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Miami awaits a game-time decision on top scorer Jimmy Butler (21.1 ppg), who is also listed as questionable for Monday’s game due to an ankle injury.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 107 Miami Heat – 105 Philadelphia 76ers
Over/Under — OVER 218 points

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The resurgent Minnesota Timberwolves (42-30) resume their chase for the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference as they visit the Mavericks (43-28) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Monday. In today’s game, the Mavericks are 3.5-point favorites against the Timberwolves. See more picks, and predictions in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

Underdogs: Timberwolves +3.5 (-110)
Mavericks vs Timberwolves Over/Under: 230 points

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Dallas (39-31-1 ATS) is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games, 14-5 SU in its last 19 outings and the total has gone OVER in five of its last seven matches. The Mavericks are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games against an opponent in the Western Conference and 5-1 SU in their last six games when playing at home against the Wolves.

The Wolves (41-30-1) ATS are on a four-game winning streak and are 9-1 in their last 10 games, including a 138-119 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. Minnesota, which is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 matches and 10-1 SU, is looking to have All Star center Karl Anthony Towns (24.9 ppg, 9.9 rpg) as he was listed as questionable due to a sore forearm.

The Mavericks attempt to bounce back after back-to-back losses, including a 108-129 setback at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Dallas will be led by All Star guard Luka Doncic, who averages 28.1 ppg, 9.2 rpg, and 8.5 apg, as the team might miss Spencer Dinwiddie (knee), Reggie Bullock (personal) and Tim Hardaway (foot) for this game.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread — 110 Minnesota Timberwolves – 109 Dallas Mavericks
Over/Under — OVER 230 points

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The Utah Jazz (41-24) try to break the trend of alternating wins and losses as they visit the Spurs (25-41) at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday. In today’s game, the Jazz are 7-point favorites vs the Spurs. See more picks, and predictions in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

Underdogs: Spurs +7 (-112)
Jazz vs. Spurs Over/Under: 230.5 points

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The Spurs (33-32-1 ATS) are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 contests played in March,1-5 SU in their last six games, but are 5-1-1 ATS in their last six matches against an opponent in the Western Conference. The total has gone OVER in nine of San Antonio’s last 11 matches when playing at home against Utah.

The Jazz (28-36-1 ATS) are 11-3 SU in their last 14 outings 2-6 ATS in their last eight matches and are 5-1 SU in their last six contests against the Spurs. Utah will be led by Donovan Mitchell (25ppg) and Rudy Gober (14.7 rpg) as they try to follow up on their 123-85 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

San Antonio has lost five of its last six games, including a 104-119 defeat to the Toropnto Raptors on Wednesday. All Star point guard DeJounte Murray (20.6ppg, 9.4apg) is expected to lead the Spurs along with center Jacob Poetl (9.1 rpg), as San Antonio tries to make a last-minute push for the No10 position and a place in the play-in tournament.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread —123 Utah Jazz – 116 San Antonio Spurs
Over/Under — OVER 230.5 points

A look at Thursday’s predictions:

Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Odds and Picks

Kevin Durant scored 18 of his 34 points in the first half on 10 of 17 shooting along with 14 rebounds, Seth Curry had 24 points, while Kyrie Irving added 22 points and five assists to help the Brooklyn Nets take down James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers, 129-100, for their second-straight win since snapping a four-game losing streak.

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds and Picks

Stephen Curry scored 34 points on five 3-pointers and 11 of 21 shooting while Jordan Poole scored 21 points off the bench as the Golden State Warriors got back at the Denver Nuggets, 113-102. Klay Thompson and rookie Jonathan Kuminga scored 18 points each for the Warriors, who bounced back from a 124-131 loss in Denver on Monday.

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The Miami Heat (44-23) try to bounce back from a deflating loss as they visit the Cavaliers (38-27) at the FTX Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday. In today’s game, the Heat are 5.5-point favorites against the Cavaliers. See more picks, and predictions in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

Underdogs: Cavaliers +5.5 (-111)
Heat vs. Cavaliers Over/Under: 225 points

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Cleveland (38-25-2 ATS) is 5-0 ATS in its last five games played on a Friday but is 4-15 ATS in its last 15 contests against Miami. The Cavs are 3-6 SU in their last nine matches but are 3-11in their last 14 outings against the Heat.

Miami won seven of its last nine games before dropping a 90-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The Heat (39-27-1 ATS) are 5-1 ATS in their last six games, 12-3 SU in their last 15 matches and 19-1 SU in their last 20 contests when playing at home against the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers won their last two games after dropping the previous three matches after coming off a 127-124 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. All Star point guard Darius Garland is expected to lead Cleveland with 21 points and 8.3 assists per game, while averaging close to three 3-pointers (2.6) per game.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread —107 Miami Heat – 102 Cleveland Cavaliers
Over/Under — OVER 225 points

A look at Thursday’s predictions:

Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Odds and Picks

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds and Picks

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Bettors should learn to manage their funds not just on the amount of money they place for their favorite games but also for that extra fee a sportsbook charges for every bet.

Bookmakers charge a cut or amount to bettors for taking a bet to influence the odds in a certain game, leading to bookies taking a profit. That cut, which is known as the vig or Juice in sports betting circles, depends on the sportsbook a punter decides to enter.

Just like an employee or worker in any field or in any position, or an athlete in any sport, sports bettors get better through long years of experience. Punters may not have formal training, but they must have a keen eye on learning on the fly to keep up with this field.

BANKROLL MANAGEMENT IS DIFFERENT IN SPORTS BETTING

Bettors must be smart in managing their available funds before picking the sports events or games they want to place their money on. The current money a punter stores in his bankroll should grow in other ways aside from constantly adding funds through your salary or other side jobs.

The concept of bankroll management is a bettor’s ability to grow his bankroll in his sportsbook account through wise betting habits and smart timing on cashback and other promo offers.

An aggressive approach to betting can only be considered a small risk if a punter starts with a smaller bankroll, but he should only move his wager size around 2.5% of his total bankroll to manage his funds and sustain a stable betting journey.

REMOVE JUICE TO GAUGE TRUE ODDS

Seasoned bettors decide to remove the Juice on each bet on every implied probability so that they can see the true odds for each game. A bettor can get a better and more accurate scenario of what the sportsbook and a betting market think of each time by cutting the vig.

A bettor must learn how to calculate the implied probability (which includes the Juice) of all game results as a major first step in removing the Juice.

Punters should also understand the total implied probability, which includes overground, and he can use this value to find the Juice as a percentage or to remove it from the betting line.

UNDERSTANDING ACTUAL PROBABILITY

Actual probability in sports betting is defined as equal to the team/total implied probability. One must add up both of his actual probabilities to ensure the bettor gets things right. The total should amount to 100 or 1 as a percentage of the decimal.

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The actual probability must be calculated by removing the overround – which also removes the Juice – to bring total implied probabilities to 100%. Bettors must also learn to compare actual probability with their own handicapping efforts to know if a line has value.

Wise bettors are keen on removing implied probability to allow them to see the actual probabilities of every outcome. This figure will give the bettor more power to fully understand the actual interpretation of oddsmakers of an outcome or an event.

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The Philadelphia 76ers (40-24) are bent on keeping the No2 spot as they host the Brooklyn Nets (33-33) at the Wells Fargo Center in Pennsylvania on Thursday. In today’s game, the 76ers are 4.5-point favorites against the Nets. See more picks, and predictions in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

Underdogs: Nets +4.5 (-110)
76ers vs. Nets Over/Under: 222.5 points

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Brooklyn (25-38-3 ATS) attempts to start another winning run after beating the Charlotte Hornets, 132-121, in a game that snapped their four-game losing streak. The Nets are 4-16 SU in their last 20 contests, 0-5-1 ATS in their last six matches played on a Thursday, and 4-10 SU in their last 14 outings against the 76ers.

The 76ers are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games played in March, 6-1 SU in their last seven outings, and 4-1 ATS in their last five contests against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.

The Nets will be confident playing on the road after getting back All Stars Kevin Durant, who averages 29.1 points and 5.8 assists since coming back from an injury, and Kyrie Irving (26.2 points and 4.6 rebounds), who can only play road games due to New York’s COVID-19 mandate. Brooklyn will also get contributions from guard Seth Curry (15ppg, 3.9apg) and big man Andre Drummond (9.0rpg).

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread —111 Philadelphia 76ers – 108 Brooklyn Nets
Over/Under — OVER 222.5 points

A look at Wednesday’s predictions:

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks Odds and Picks

Giannis Antetokounmpo exploded with 43 points on 15-of-22 shooting along with 12 rebounds and five assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Atlanta Hawks, 124-115, to claim their sixth straight victory. Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis scored 23 points each for the Bucks, who finally defeated the Hawks for the first time in three matchups this season.

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds and Picks

Bojan Bojanovic scored 27 points on six 3-pointers and 9-of-14 shooting while Donovan Mitchell added 16 points and six assists as they helped the Utah Jazz put away the Portland Trail Blazers, 123-85, for their eighth straight win at home.

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The Golden State Warriors (32-30) try to bounce back from a recent loss in Denver as they visit the Nuggets (39-26) at the Ball Arena in Colorado on Thursday for the second time in less than a week. In today’s game, the Warriors (32-30-4 ATS) are 3.5-point favorites this time against the Nuggets, who have won their last three games. See more picks, and predictions in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

Underdogs: Nuggets +3.5 (-110)
Nuggets vs. Warriors Over/Under: 221 points

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Other than their 107-119 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 2, the Nuggets nearly had a perfect stretch by winning nine of their last 10 contests. Denver is both 3-7 ATS and O/U in its last 10 games but is 4-0 ATS in its last four games as an underdog.

Golden State snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Los Angeles Clippers, 112-97, in a game where rookie Jonathan Kuminga led the team with 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting along with six rebounds and six assists. The Warriors actually lost seven of their last 10 contests but will get the boost after All Stars Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins, as well as the comebacking Klay Thompson are back in harness after the three sat out their 124-131 loss in Denver on Monday.

Denver will be led by All Star Nikola Jokic, who averages team highs of 25.9 points, 13.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game this season. The Nuggets will likely miss guard Will Barton (ankle) and forward Jeff Green (personal) while Jamal Murray (knee) and Michael Porter (back) will remain out due to lingering injuries.

Final Predictions and Picks:

Spread —111 Golden State Warriors – 109 Denver Nuggets
Over/Under — OVER 221 points

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks Odds and Picks

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds and Picks

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