NBA Point Spread Predictions April 30th, 2018

I'm sure the Celtics will have a few tricks up their sleeve but cannot see them having the firepower to handle what appears to be an extremely talented and hardworking 76ers team. Here is today's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
15 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$42.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
133 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$68.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 29th, 2018 Result

The Pacers came up with a miracle cover thanks to Victor Oladipo's meaningless (to the final score) three pointer with 2 seconds left and then the Rockets held on in garbage time to cover the massive 11 points against the Jazz for a 2-0 night.

Playoffs:
15 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$42.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
133 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$68.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 29th, 2018

I dislike picking against the home team in game 7's but the Cavaliers haven't won a game by more than 3 points in this series and I have no reason to expect a blowout. The Rockets are giving a ton of points but without Rubio I don't think the Jazz will be able to defend against Harden and Paul. Here are today's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
13 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$32.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
131 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$78.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 28th, 2018 Result

The Celtics and Warriors covered so easily I Wondered why I gave so much thought to the picks.

Playoffs:
13 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$32.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
131 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$78.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 28th 2018

I don't like giving points to team that have the best player on the court but the Celtics have won all three home games by at least five and I think the Warriors will be able to neutralize the Pelican's Holiday and Rondo even if Davis runs amok. Here are today's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
11 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$22.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
129 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$88.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 27th, 2018 Result

As I expected, the Raptors figured things out in the series and once again made a 4th quarter comeback to cover and win.

Playoffs:
11 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$22.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
129 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$88.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 27th 2018

While I like teams at home trying to force a game 7 tonight I will make an exception and pick the Raptors to close out the game early based on the injured state of Otto Porter a growth factor from the end of Game 5. Here is today's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
10 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$17.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
128 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$93.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 26th, 2018 Result

A fairly easy cover once again by a desperate home team.

Playoffs:
10 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$17.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
128 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$93.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 26th 2018

I like teams at home trying to force a game 7 and will pick the Bucks giving what I think may be too many points. Here is today's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
9 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$12.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
127 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$98.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 25th, 2018 Result

The Thunder had a miracle yesterday as they came back from 25 down in the second half to not only win but even cover the spread.

Playoffs:
9 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$12.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
127 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$98.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 25th 2018

While I am not a big fan of this Thunder team I do like the desperation of a team facing elimination at home in a Game 5. Here is today's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
8 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$7.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
126 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$103.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 24th, 2018 Result

The 76ers let their cover slip before regaining it in the closing minutes while the Warriors frittered away their 14 point lead to blow the cover although they still won the game and series.

Playoffs:
8 wins
6 losses
0 pushes
$7.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
126 wins
134 losses
8 pushes
$103.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 24th 2018

I think the likelihood for a blowout when the home team has a closeout game is larger than normal so I will take the Warriors and 76ers and lay double digits. Here are todays's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
7 wins
5 losses
0 pushes
$7.75 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
125 wins
133 losses
8 pushes
$102.75 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 23rd, 2018 Result

After taking a 30 point lead heading into the 4th quarter, the Rockets held on to the cover to reestablish themselves as a force in the West.

Playoffs:
7 wins
5 losses
0 pushes
$7.75 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
125 wins
133 losses
8 pushes
$102.75 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 23rd, 2018

I like the Rockets tonight to win big tonight after taking the Wolves best shot Saturday. Here is todays's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
6 wins
5 losses
0 pushes
$2.75 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
124 wins
133 losses
8 pushes
$107.75 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 22nd, 2018 Result

The good news was that the Cavaliers finally covered but the bad news was the Warriors finally failed to cover or win.

Playoffs:
6 wins
5 losses
0 pushes
$2.75 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
124 wins
133 losses
8 pushes
$107.75 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 22nd, 2018

I haven't won picking the Cavaliers and haven;t lost picking the Warriors in these playoffs but I am a creature of habit and will pick the Cavaliers and Warriors once again. Here are todays's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
5 wins
4 losses
0 pushes
$3.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
123 wins
132 losses
8 pushes
$107.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 21st, 2018 Result

A 4th quarter save by the 76ers bailed me out from the Rockets laying an egg in Minneapolis.

Playoffs:
5 wins
4 losses
0 pushes
$3.25 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
123 wins
132 losses
8 pushes
$107.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 21st, 2018

I can't imagine the Timberwolves keeping up with the Rockets and was super impressed with the 76ers with Embiid back on the court so I'll go for the two road teams today. Here are todays's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
4 wins
3 losses
0 pushes
$3.75 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
122 wins
131 losses
8 pushes
$106.75 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 20th, 2018 Result

When the Cavaliers had a 17 point lead at the half I had this one chalked up as a win but the Pacers staged a staggering comeback to hand me and the Cavs the loss.

Playoffs:
4 wins
3 losses
0 pushes
$3.75 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
122 wins
131 losses
8 pushes
$106.75 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 20th, 2018

I know that role players tend to better at home but I cannot resist pocking the Cavaliers in basically an even money situation at Indiana. Here is todays's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
4 wins
2 losses
0 pushes
$9.00 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
122 wins
130 losses
8 pushes
$101.50 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 19th, 2018 Result

Once again the Warriors covered as the Spurs seem to simply be no match for a full 48 minutes.

Playoffs:
4 wins
2 losses
0 pushes
$9.00 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
122 wins
130 losses
8 pushes
$101.50 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 19th, 2018

Role players tend to better at home and the Spurs may be extra motivated by the passing of coach Greg Popovich;s wife but I am 2-0 with the Warriors and only giving 3.5 points seems like a good bet. Here is todays's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
3 wins
2 losses
0 pushes
$4.00 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
121 wins
130 losses
8 pushes
$106.50 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 18th, 2018 Result

The Thunder gave me hope of a cover before a collapse in the last 2 minutes to lose the game outright.

Playoffs:
3 wins
2 losses
0 pushes
$4.00 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
121 wins
130 losses
8 pushes
$106.50 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 18th, 2018

While I don't think Paul George will go 8-11 from 3 point range again I don't know who on the Jazz can cover him and we don't know how Jazz star Donovan Mitchell's sore foot will affect him. Here is todays's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
3 wins
1 loss
0 pushes
$9.50 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
121 wins
129 losses
8 pushes
$101.00 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 17th, 2018 Result

A wire to wire win for the Celtics although I don't understand why Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't take more than 17 shots.

Playoffs:
3 wins
1 loss
0 pushes
$9.50 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
121 wins
129 losses
8 pushes
$101.00 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 17th, 2018

I think the Bucks played more to the top of their game than the Celtics Sunday so I'll go with the Celtics at home. Here is todays's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
2 wins
1 loss
0 pushes
$4.50 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
120 wins
129 losses
8 pushes
$106.00 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 16th, 2018 Result

The Warriors had a little more trouble covering against the Spurs but managed to sweep the first two games against the spread.

Playoffs:
2 wins
1 loss
0 pushes
$4.50 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
120 wins
129 losses
8 pushes
$106.00 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 16th, 2018

Since the Warriors easily covered on Saturday I will go ahead and pick them once more. Here is todays's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
1 win
1 loss
0 pushes
$0.50 Loss

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
119 wins
129 losses
8 pushes
$111.00 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 15th, 2018 Result

A convincing loss. Is this the year LeBron James doesn't get out of the first round?

Playoffs:
1 win
1 loss
0 pushes
$0.50 Loss

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
119 wins
129 losses
8 pushes
$110.00 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 15th, 2018

Today I will go with the Cavaliers to make a 'statement' game against the pesky Pacers. Here is todays's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Playoffs:
1 win
0 losses
0 pushes
$5.00 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
119 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$105.50 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 14th, 2018 Result

A fine start to the playoffs as the Warriors made a 'statement'.

Playoffs:
1 win
0 losses
0 pushes
$5.00 Win

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

Total:
119 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$105.50 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 14th, 2018

I don't use the computer for the playoffs and will start by picking the Warriors to summon the ghosts of playoffs past to take out the Spurs in a big way. Here is todays's pick as placed on bovada.lv.

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 11th, 2018 Result

A great start with the Knicks and Celtics winning early quickly turned sour as the Thunder and Raptors lost their covers in the last minute. The rout was completed when the Spurs, Rockets, and Jazz didn't come close to covering. A poor season turned into a disaster as I went 2-10 to lose over $60 in the last week of the season.

Regular season:
118 wins
128 losses
8 pushes
$110.50 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 11th, 2018

The computer is doubling down on a 7 game losing streak by picking 7 games to end the regular season. Here are tonight's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

Season To Date:
116 wins
123 losses
8 pushes
$93.00 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 10th, 2018 Result

Two more losses has brought my losing streak to 7 in what looks like a horrible end to a poor regular season.

Season To Date:
116 wins
123 losses
8 pushes
$93.00 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 10th, 2018

The computer is following up last night's 0-5 performance by picking two more underdogs with nothing to play for. Here are tonight's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

Season To Date:
116 wins
121 losses
8 pushes
$82.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 9th, 2018 Result

In a disaster of Olympic proportions I put up 5 zeros. The fact that every team but the Clippers were comfortably covering halfway through the 4th quarter gives me no solace.

Season To Date:
116 wins
121 losses
8 pushes
$82.25 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 9th, 2018

With 3 days left in the regular season, the computer is picking 5 games, 4 involving lottery bound teams and one team (the Blazers) still looking to clinch their division. Here are tonight's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

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Season To Date:
116 wins
116 losses
8 pushes
$54.75 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 8th, 2018 Result

The Mavericks somehow came back from 20 down with less than three minutes left to outscore the 76ers and cover the spread by a single point.

Season To Date:
116 wins
116 losses
8 pushes
$54.75 Loss

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NBA Point Spread Predictions April 8th, 2018

In seeming defiance of all logic, the computer likes the lottery bound Mavericks in Philly against the Sixers. Here are tonight's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

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Season To Date:
115 wins
116 losses
8 pushes
$59.75 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 7th, 2018 Result

A sorry night as the Knicks and Blazers both let the cover slip away in the 4th quarter.

Season To Date:
115 wins
116 losses
8 pushes
$59.75 Loss

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NBA Point Spread Predictions April 7th, 2018

Tonight the computer likes the Knicks and Blazers on the road with nothing to play for. Here are tonight's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

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Season To Date:
115 wins
114 losses
8 pushes
$48.75 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 5th, 2018 Result

While the Wizards and Wolves both lost, the each covered to give me a 2-0 night.

Season To Date:
115 wins
114 losses
8 pushes
$48.75 Loss

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NBA Point Spread Predictions April 5th, 2018

For a change the computer likes two playoff bound teams. Here are tonight's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

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Season To Date:
113 wins
114 losses
8 pushes
$58.75 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 4th, 2018 Result

A gross night as the Mavs lost the cover in the last minute and the Grizzlies barely showed up.

Season To Date:
113 wins
114 losses
8 pushes
$58.75 Loss

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NBA Point Spread Predictions April 4th, 2018

The computer likes the lottery bound Mavericks and Grizzlies on the road and getting points. Here are tonight's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

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Season To Date:
113 wins
112 losses
8 pushes
$47.75 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 3rd, 2018 Result

The Lakers nail biting cover in Utah gave me a 3-2 night in a marathon session.

Season To Date:
113 wins
112 losses
8 pushes
$47.75 Loss

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NBA Point Spread Predictions April 3rd, 2018

The computer likes 5 games tonight and I am feeling victimized as the Raptors went from a point favorite to a 2 point underdog after I placed the bet. Here are tonight's picks as placed on bovada.lv.

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Season To Date:
110 wins
110 losses
8 pushes
$52.00 Loss

NBA Point Spread Predictions April 1st, 2018 Result

While the Mavericks let an easy cover dissolve into a push, the Grizzlies rallied to cover by a half point in garbage time to give me an 1-0-1 night.

Season To Date:
110 wins
110 losses
8 pushes
$52.00 Loss

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