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Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers (Pistons lead 3-2)
Thursday, 8:05 pm Eastern – TNT

SBG Global Opening Line: Pistons  - 5, Total 178

The Philadelphia 76ers will try and force a game seven in their series against the Detroit Pistons with a win on Thursday night. It may not be easy considering the 76ers have not played well in the last two games.  They collapsed in game #4 and were routed in game five. “I’ve believed in my players the whole season long and I’m not going to not believe in them now,” Philadelphia head coach Maurice Cheeks said. “We’ve done it before and we’ve been able to come back.”
SBG Global reports that early NBA betting has the public taking Pistons on the Road.

Detroit does not want to let up and give the 76ers any hope. “You want to take care of things as quickly as possibly, because it can change quickly,” Pistons coach Flip Saunders said. “We’ve put together three solid halves, and we need to keep that up.” The winner of this series will face the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

SBG Global Current Line: Pistons  - 5.5, Total 178

Here are the NBA betting stats for Thursday’s game. The Pistons are 17-7-3 ATS in their last 27 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Pistons are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games as a road favorite. The Pistons are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. The Pistons are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Philadelphia. The favorite is 15-7-1 ATS in the last 23 meetings between the two teams.

The 76ers are 6-13-3 ATS in their last 22 Conference Quarterfinals games. The 76ers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Thursday games. The 76ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. The 76ers are 5-14-1 ATS in their last 20 playoff games as an underdog.

The Under is 6-0 in the Pistons last 6 games as a road favorite. The Under is 14-4 in the Pistons last 18 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Under is 12-5 in the Pistons last 17 overall. The Over is 9-4 in the Pistons last 13 Conference Quarterfinals games.

The Under is 4-0 in the 76ers last 4 home games. The Under is 6-1 in the 76ers last 7 games as a home underdog. The Under is 5-2 in the 76ers last 7 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Pick: Pistons to take the series here in game 6 3units

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New Orleans Hornets at Dallas Mavericks (Hornets lead 2-0)
Friday, 8:05 pm Eastern – ESPN

SBG Global Opening Line: Mavericks  - 5 , Total 195

Chris Paul has led the New Orleans Hornets to two dominating wins over the Dallas Mavericks with the series now moving to Dallas for games three and four.  MVP candidate Paul is averaging 33.5 points per game and also dishing out 13.5 assists per game.  He is the first player in NBA history to have at least 30 points and 10 assists in his first two playoff games.  “It’s been too easy,” Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki said, “We’ve got to be a little more proactive on him and see if we can get the ball out of his hands some. If not, just move up on him and make it a little harder on him. We’ll see how that works.” SBG Global reports that early NBA betting has the public taking Mavericks at Home.

Chris Paul doesn’t believe Dallas can do anything to stop him. “There’s only so many different things you can do in basketball,” he said. “Whatever they’re doing, we’ve adjusted to it. We’ve had 82 regular-season games to see what different teams try and that’s what it’s all about, making adjustments.”
The good news for Dallas is that they are a very good home team and New Orleans has not won in Dallas since 1998.  The Mavericks were 34-7 at home this season. “This is a totally different animal that we’re facing, totally different atmosphere and a whole lot more at stake,” Hornets coach Byron Scott said. “So right now, as far as we’re concerned, it’s 0-0 as far as playing them in their arena.”

SBG Global Current Line: Mavericks  - 5.5 , Total 196.5

Here are the NBA betting stats for Friday’s game.  The Hornets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. the Southwest. The Hornets are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 Friday games. The Hornets are 20-9 ATS in their last 29 games as an underdog. The Hornets are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 playoff games as an underdog. The Hornets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
The Hornets are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.

The Mavericks are 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. The Mavericks are 37-17-1 ATS in their last 55 vs. the Southwest. The Mavericks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite. The Mavericks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Mavericks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games. The favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the two teams and the home team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

The Over is 4-0 in the Hornets last 4 overall. The Over is 7-1 in the Hornets last 8 games as a road underdog. The Over is 4-1-1 in the Hornets last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Over is 8-3-1 in the Hornets last 12 Friday games. The Over is 5-2 in the Hornets last 7 vs. the Southwest.

The Over is 5-1 in the Mavericks last 6 vs. the Southwest. The Under is 8-2 in the Mavericks last 10 playoff games as a favorite. The Over is 4-1 in the Mavericks last 5 overall. The Under is 6-2 in the Mavericks last 8 games as a home favorite. The Under is 7-3-1 in the Mavericks last 11 Friday games.
The Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Dallas between the two teams.

Mavs need this one bad and will get it at home Mavs -5 4units

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Orlando Magic (50-30) at Atlanta Hawks (37-43)
Tuesday, 7:05 pm Eastern – NBA-TV

SBG Global Opening Line: Magic  - 2 , Total  204

The Atlanta Hawks will probably already be in the playoffs when they host the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.  Indiana had to win at Washington on Tuesday to keep their playoff hopes alive and that was unlikely, which means the Hawks would get the eight spot in the East.  That would mean both Orlando and Atlanta will have clinched playoff positioning but both teams are expected to play their normal rotations on Tuesday. SBG Global reports that early NBA betting has the public taking Magic on the Road.

 

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Here are the NBA betting stats for Tuesday’s game.  The Magic are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 Tuesday games. The Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Magic are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 day of rest. The Magic are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 vs. the Southeast.

The Magic are 30-14-2 ATS in their last 46 road games. The Magic are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Atlanta.

 

The Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. the Southeast. The Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. The Hawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Tuesday games. The home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings between the two teams and the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

 

The Under is 7-0 in Orlando’s last 7 overall. The Under is 6-0 in Orlando’s last 6 road games. The Under is 6-0 in Orlando’s last 6 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Under is 5-1 in Orlando’s last 6 Tuesday games. The Under is 12-4-1 in Orlando’s last 17 vs. the Southeast.

 

The Over is 5-1 in the Hawks last 6 home games. The Over is 7-3 in the Hawks last 10 overall. The Under is 15-7 in the last 22 vs. the Southeast.

The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Atlanta between the two teams.

 

Pick: Neither team will play their starters long go with the Under 204.5 4units