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ASA NBA play on Atlanta Hawks -7.5 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:10 pm ET - These two teams just met the other night in Cleveland with the Cavs winning 122-116 as a -4-point chalk. Today the line is clearly inflated on the Hawks but given the circumstances we don’t feel it’s high enough. The Cavs can finish no lower that the #4 seed in the Eastern Conference. Granted they could move as high as the #3 seed but we’re betting they like where they are at. The #4 seed mean they host in the first round and honestly what’s the difference between facing either the Pistons or Celtics in the second round. That means staying healthy is the most important factor for the Cavs, not winning a meaningless game in Atlanta. The Hawks on the other hand have everything to play for and they try to avoid the play in. Atlanta currently sits 6th in the East but could slip to 7th or worse with a pair of losses in the final two games. Atlanta has played well since the All-Star break going 19-5 SU with the 4th best Net rating over that span of games and an average margin of victory of +11.5ppg. The Hawks have won 11 of their last twelve home games and they’ve done it in convincing fashion by an average of +16.9ppg. Cleveland has already announced Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen will sit tonight, don’t be surprised if you see additional starters added to the injury report before tipoff. Bet this one now.
Black Widow
1* Free Wiseguy Play on Rockets -10 -110
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Jack Jones
Jack's Free Pick Friday: Timberwolves/Rockets UNDER 224
Defensive intensity will be high for the Rockets in this game tonight. They are tied with the Lakers for the 4th seed in the West and want to get home-court advantage in that series. Look for them to shut down the Timberwolves to lead the way to us cashing this UNDER ticket.
The Rockets are a dead nuts UNDER team ranking 29th in pace and 5th in defensive rating. They will control the pace playing at home tonight. The Rockets are 25-14 UNDER in all home games this season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be resting a lot of guys as they are locked into the 6th seed in the West. They have nothing to play for and are just trying to get healthy for the postseason. They have already ruled out Randle and Hyland, and Edwards is questionable. They will be missing a lot of offensive firepower tonight.
The Timberwolves are 15-6 UNDER in their last 21 games overall. The UNDER is 2-0 in two meetings between the Timberwolves and Rockets this season with 215 and 186 combined points at the end of regulation. Bet the UNDER in this game Friday.
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Stephen Nover
The Celtics don't have to blow out the Pelicans to clinch the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. They don't even have to win if the Knicks were to lose to the Raptors today. All Boston has to do to get the second seed is beat either New Orleans or Orlando at home on Sunday. The Celtics also would get the No. 2 seed if the Knicks were to lose to Toronto, or Charlotte in its final regular season game.
This spot sets up well for New Orleans. The Pelicans last played three days ago when they piled up a season-high 156 points against the Jazz in a 19-point victory. New Orleans achieved that without using its starters. The youthful Pelicans are playing loose with a lot of energy and offense.
This is in direct contrast to the Celtics, who play at the league's slowest pace and will be without rest following a 112-106 road loss to the Knicks last night. Jayson Tatum logged nearly 40 minutes in that game. This also marks Boston's eighth game in 13 days.
The Celtics did not have Jaylen Brown, their leading scorer at 28.8 points, last night because of left Achilles tendinitis. He is questionable here. I'm sure Boston would like to hold out Brown until the playoffs. Sure the Celtics are more than likely to win, but I would be surprised if it were by blowout fashion. (Editor's note: Stephen Nover is 28-11 on his last 39 NBA premium/free plays and has his NBA Game of the Week today in addition to this free selection.)
Hunter Price
1* Free Pick on Raptors +6½ -110
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1* Free Play on Clippers/Blazers over 223½ -110
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PSP Data Driven 1* Wizards.
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Our models suggest that the value is on the Underdog. Miami is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games. Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Jimmy Boyd
1* Free Pick on Kings +11½
The Warriors have absolutely nothing to gain tonight and everything to lose.
Golden State is officially locked into the 10th seed in the Western Conference standings.
Steve Kerr is prioritizing health for the Play-In tournament rather than chasing a meaningless blowout win in Sacramento.
The Warriors are also playing the second half of a back-to-back after losing a high-intensity game to the Lakers last night.
Stephen Curry is expected to suit up after resting on Thursday, but do not expect him to log heavy minutes.
Kerr has been strictly managing the rotation of his veterans to ensure they are fresh for next week’s do-or-die scenario.
The Kings are admittedly a skeleton crew right now with Domantas Sabonis out for the year and DeMar DeRozan sidelined.
However, double-digit spreads in the final week of the season are a massive red flag for favorite bettors.
Teams with locked-in seeds rarely keep their foot on the gas once they build a comfortable lead.
Golden State has struggled in this exact role, going just 3-8 against the spread this season when favored by 10 points or more.
Sacramento’s young rotation players are fighting for future contracts and will play with much more energy than a bored Warriors squad.
The Warriors’ defensive rating consistently drops in road back-to-back situations, often leading to a lack of focus on the perimeter.
This has the classic feel of a game where the Warriors lead by 15 in the third and allow a backdoor cover in the fourth.
Grab the double digits with the home underdog while the public overvalues a team that is already looking toward the postseason.
Bet Kings +11.5 (-115).
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Jeff Alexander
1* NBA - Suns/Lakers FREE PICK on Suns -2.5
John Martin
1 Unit FREE PLAY on Los Angeles Lakers +2.5
I know the Lakers are undermanned right now without Doncic and Reaves. But they have a lot to play for battling the Rockets for the 4th seed in the West and home-court advantage in the first round. They are tied with the Rockets and own the tiebreaker. The Phoenix Suns have nothing to play for as they are locked in to the 7th seed in the West. They are going to be resting Devin Booker, and Jalen Green is questionable although he will almost certainly sit. And even the starters that play won't be playing long. The Suns don't care about this game at all. They'd actually probably rather the Lakers get the 4th seed to make life more difficult on the Rockets, a team that beat them in all four meetings this season. Give me the Lakers.
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Golden State @ Sacramento (10:10 PM EST)
Play On: Golden State -10 1/2
The Golden State Warriors travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings on Friday night. Golden State is 37-43 SU overall this year while Sacramento comes in with a 21-59 SU overall record on the season. Sacramento is 3-12 SU against division opponents this year getting beat by an average score of 121.5 to 108.5. Sacramento is 2-10 SU last 12 games against the Pacific division. Golden State is 4-2 ATS last 6 meetings overall in this series. We'll recommend a small play on Golden State tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
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1* on Knicks -5½
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Free Pick on Pacers +15½ -110
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