NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Oct 26 @ 07:10 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Minnesota Timberwolves +4.5 (-110) (Consensus Line)
The Timberwolves are coming into this game with a 3-0 record this season and they have been on fire to start the season. They are coming off of a 117-94 win at home against the Raptors and they have been dominant in their games with all 3 wins coming by 20+ points. Their defense has also been gre...
The Timberwolves are coming into this game with a 3-0 record this season and they have been on fire to start the season. They are coming off of a 117-94 win at home against the Raptors and they have been dominant in their games with all 3 wins coming by 20+ points. Their defense has also been great as they have not allowed more than 106 points this season and have held opponents under 100 points in each of their last 2 games. They are going up against a Cavaliers team that is 1-1 this season and they are coming off of a 125-121 win at home against the Nets. They struggled to beat a bad Nets team at home after blowing a 29 point lead in their season opener against the 76ers and their defense has been awful in both games this season. The Timberwolves have been playing like one of the better teams in the league this season and this is a game that they can win outright. The Timberwolves will cover the spread in this game.NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Oct 26 @ 07:10 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5 (-110) (Consensus Line)
Cleveland is 0-2 ATS, but at least held on for the SU win Saturday, defeating Brooklyn 125-121. It was the second straight game where the Cavs built a big lead early. Of course, they blew a 29-point lead in the season opener and lost to Philadelphia, 114-106. Against the Nets, the Cavs led by as ...
Cleveland is 0-2 ATS, but at least held on for the SU win Saturday, defeating Brooklyn 125-121. It was the second straight game where the Cavs built a big lead early. Of course, they blew a 29-point lead in the season opener and lost to Philadelphia, 114-106. Against the Nets, the Cavs led by as many as 22 before allowing the Nets to draw within a basket in the closing seconds. But they never trailed after the first quarter in that game. Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are all off to great starts, combining to average 63.5 points, 24.0 rebounds and 4.5 blocked shots in the first two games. That trio is also shooting 58.4% from the field. Moving forward, I expect to see better from James Harden and Peyton Watson, two players where the shooting touch has not been there thus far. Catching Minnesota on the second night of a back to back should be a blessing for Cleveland, who probably should be 2-0 SU and ATS coming into this game.NBA - Over / Under - Mon, Oct 26 @ 07:10 PM
Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets
Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Under 228.5 (-110) (BetOnline)
Free Play under- I think the Hornets are a better under team now that LaMelo Ball has moved on. Ball is a fantastic offensive player, but a weak defender. The Hornets can't replace his offensive efficiency when at his best, but they do have better defenders. I think they'll slow the pace compared...
Free Play under- I think the Hornets are a better under team now that LaMelo Ball has moved on. Ball is a fantastic offensive player, but a weak defender. The Hornets can't replace his offensive efficiency when at his best, but they do have better defenders. I think they'll slow the pace compared to last season as well. Take the under.NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Oct 26 @ 07:10 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Minnesota Timberwolves +3.5 (-108) (DraftKings)
My free pick runs are now at 25-17-1 short-term and 112-87-4 long-term after hitting the Rams-Raiders Over. Tonight I'm in the NBA. Minnesota has opened 3-0 with victories by a combined 70 points, including Sunday’s 117-94 win over Toronto. Rudy Gobert anchors a defense that held the Raptors to 3...
My free pick runs are now at 25-17-1 short-term and 112-87-4 long-term after hitting the Rams-Raiders Over. Tonight I'm in the NBA. Minnesota has opened 3-0 with victories by a combined 70 points, including Sunday’s 117-94 win over Toronto. Rudy Gobert anchors a defense that held the Raptors to 38% shooting, while Anthony Edwards supplied 26 points. Cleveland has struggled to finish, surrendering a 29-point lead against Philadelphia before nearly wasting a 22-point advantage against Brooklyn. The Timberwolves face a travel disadvantage on consecutive nights, which keeps this a modest play. However, their defensive consistency and Edwards’ shot creation make taking the points attractive. Play Minnesota plus the points, assuming its primary starters remain available. ... BIG PLAY ALERT: It's TOTALS TIME baseball takes center stage! I've hit THREE STRAIGHT PLAYOFF RELEASES, and my FIRST World Series release is here! MLB: $33,600 NET$, including $25,930 with totals. Ranked No. 2 the L365 Days with $24K cleared, I'm bringing October's winning momentum to baseball's biggest stage. Tonight, get my ONE-AND-ONLY WORLD SERIES TOTAL OF THE YEAR, backed by in-depth analysis.NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Oct 26 @ 07:40 PM
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics -13.5 (-110) (DraftKings)
My selection is on Boston minus the points over Chicago at 7:40 pm et on Monday. The Bulls will already be playing their fourth game of the season on Monday and I expect them to get drilled by the 1-1 Celtics. Chicago has allowed its first three opponents to knock down 44, 46 and 45 field goals....
My selection is on Boston minus the points over Chicago at 7:40 pm et on Monday. The Bulls will already be playing their fourth game of the season on Monday and I expect them to get drilled by the 1-1 Celtics. Chicago has allowed its first three opponents to knock down 44, 46 and 45 field goals. To say the Bulls have played matador-like defense would be an understatement. Boston has faced a difficult early slate going up against the Pistons and Knicks. Note that the Celtics have held each of those two opponents to fewer than 40 made field goals. The problem (for stretches) has been the C's middling offense. I fully expect them to get dragged along by the Bulls porous defense here as it's only a matter of time before the home side pulls away. Take Boston (8*).MLB - Over / Under - Mon, Oct 26 @ 08:00 PM
Milwaukee Brewers (Robert Gasser) vs Tampa Bay Rays (Freddy Peralta)
Milwaukee Brewers vs Tampa Bay Rays Under 7 (+100) (BetMGM)
At 8:00 pm, our complimentary selection is on the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays 'under' the total. They might be lower down on their respective team's rotations, but the two starters in tonight's Game 3 -- Robert Gasser and Freddy Peralta -- have some of the best numbers of any of the pit...
At 8:00 pm, our complimentary selection is on the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays 'under' the total. They might be lower down on their respective team's rotations, but the two starters in tonight's Game 3 -- Robert Gasser and Freddy Peralta -- have some of the best numbers of any of the pitchers on these teams. Not only does the Milwaukee southpaw Gasser have a 1.00 ERA through his first two starts of this postseason, but he also went 1-0 with a 1.19 ERA in his last four starts of the regular season covering just under 23 innings. And veteran righthander Peralta pitched so well for the Rays in their tough series against the Guardians that he was awarded ALCS MVP for his efforts. Then there's the matter of these two clubs' bullpens, which have been excellent, especially that of Milwaukee. The Brew Crew relievers have combined for a sparkling 8-1 record with a 1.24 ERA this postseason. The under is 3-0 in the last three meetings of these two teams here in Tampa. Take the 'under.' As always, good luck...Al McMordie.NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Oct 26 @ 08:10 PM
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5 (-110) (Consensus Line)
(#526) Oklahoma City Thunder | ATS | . Phoenix looked horrible in the opening game against Portland. The Suns followed it up with a home win against Golden State. However, the Suns head back on the road in this very difficult environment on Monday against one of the best teams in the entire NBA...
(#526) Oklahoma City Thunder | ATS | . Phoenix looked horrible in the opening game against Portland. The Suns followed it up with a home win against Golden State. However, the Suns head back on the road in this very difficult environment on Monday against one of the best teams in the entire NBA. Don't get me wrong, losing J-Dub is going to be a big loss for the Thunder. But, they managed to still be one of the best teams in the association without him for the majority of last season & I believe that OKC can manage, with Ajay Mitchell seeing more minutes. With the no-cover in yesterday's game, I expect a double digit Thunder win on Monday evening. Burns' Prediction: 123-104 Thunder.NHL - Puck Line - Mon, Oct 26 @ 08:37 PM
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Calgary Flames
Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5 (+150) (Consensus Line)
The Flames are quite possibly the worst overall team this season in the NHL. I’ll take a chance at -1.5 goals with the Leafs who are on a 4 game winning streak and have scored 21 goals themselves over that stretch of games.
The Flames are quite possibly the worst overall team this season in the NHL. I’ll take a chance at -1.5 goals with the Leafs who are on a 4 game winning streak and have scored 21 goals themselves over that stretch of games.NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Oct 26 @ 08:40 PM
Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets
Atlanta Hawks +5 (-115) (BetOnline)
These two just played Saturday in Atlanta and the Rockets won 121-114. Houston led by 20 at one point, but Atlanta kept coming and got it down to five late before Durant put it away. That was on the road for Houston. Now the number’s basically flipped to Rockets -5 (or close to it) at home a coup...
These two just played Saturday in Atlanta and the Rockets won 121-114. Houston led by 20 at one point, but Atlanta kept coming and got it down to five late before Durant put it away. That was on the road for Houston. Now the number’s basically flipped to Rockets -5 (or close to it) at home a couple days later. Home court is worth something, but five points on top of a seven-point road win is a decent jump, and I’m not sure the Rockets have earned the full lay yet. Atlanta’s offense has been a problem for people early. They hung 132 on Orlando and 128 on Charlotte on the road to start the year, then still put up 114 against Houston even while missing a bunch of threes. Jalen Johnson’s been ridiculous—averaging something close to a triple-double and dropping 26, 9, and 16 in that first game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s scoring at a high clip and creating from the perimeter, and they’ve got Daniels, McCollum, and some useful bench pieces who can keep the pressure on. They don’t need to play perfect to stay within five. Play on the Atlanta Hawks plus the points rotation #527 +5.5 ***DO NOT MISS MY NFL TITANIUM BEST BET WINNER FOR MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL I AM 13-1 93% LAST 14 AND 51-22 70% LAST 73 NFL TITANIUMS***NBA - Over / Under - Mon, Oct 26 @ 09:10 PM
Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz
Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Under 238.5 (-110) (BetMGM)
Under 238.5 points Memphis at Utah [NBA, 9:10 pm et Monday] Both teams played Sunday and this could impact the stamina of each team here as well as the pace they will be willing to play at. This game is projected to be evenly matched and that holds some significance here. Utah is a 1-point favori...
Under 238.5 points Memphis at Utah [NBA, 9:10 pm et Monday] Both teams played Sunday and this could impact the stamina of each team here as well as the pace they will be willing to play at. This game is projected to be evenly matched and that holds some significance here. Utah is a 1-point favorite and Memphis is allowing just 108 ppg this season. That includes a game against the Jazz to open up the season and the Grizzlies allowed just 103 points in that season opener. Utah did allow 132 points last night as the Lakers made 20 three-pointers. A hot outside shooting performance like that again here is unexpected as the Grizzlies come in off a hard-fought win and Utah is averaging 115 points scored per game. This is a revenge game for Utah and it has the makings of a great game as opposed to a wide open game. My models are showing the probabilities favoring a game result totaling between 228 and 233 points.NHL - Moneyline - Mon, Oct 26 @ 09:37 PM
Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers -171 (BetOnline)
Our selection is on the Edmonton Oilers to defeat the Detroit Red Wings on Monday at 9:37pm ET for a number of reasons. Here are some of the more important ones: Edmonton remains 8-2-1 this season even off the loss against Toronto on Saturday. Connor McDavis is also still averaging three poin...
Our selection is on the Edmonton Oilers to defeat the Detroit Red Wings on Monday at 9:37pm ET for a number of reasons. Here are some of the more important ones: Edmonton remains 8-2-1 this season even off the loss against Toronto on Saturday. Connor McDavis is also still averaging three points a game this year which in un-heard of. Detroit is playing in the fourth game of this long road trip and it's just 1-2 in these games so far. The Red Wings are a quite average hockey team so far this season at 4-4-3. We're on Edmonton at home.NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Oct 26 @ 10:10 PM
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets -7.5 (-110) (Consensus Line)
Denver lost by 12 in the opener at Oklahoma City and then looked out of sorts early in the home opener Saturday vs. New Orleans. The Nuggets snapped out of it with a 69-point second half, eventually winning in overtime. This is still a strong starting roster for the Nuggets and adding DeMar DeRoz...
Denver lost by 12 in the opener at Oklahoma City and then looked out of sorts early in the home opener Saturday vs. New Orleans. The Nuggets snapped out of it with a 69-point second half, eventually winning in overtime. This is still a strong starting roster for the Nuggets and adding DeMar DeRozan and rookie Trevon Brazile makes the Nuggets an intriguing team that can weather early season absences of Cameron Johnson and Julian Strawther. Golden State continues to be valued based on its legacy with holdovers Draymond Green and Steph Curry still on the roster but this could be one of the worst teams in the Western Conference. There is limited depth on the squad that has often battled key injuries while unproven young players are being asked to take on big roles. The Warriors are 03- this season and both road losses have come by nine or more points. The Nuggets are 30-15 S/U at home since the start of last season with a winning ATS mark when favored by fewer than 10 points. Golden State is just 16-29 S/U and 18-27 ATS on the road since the start of last season and the Nuggets may have found its rhythm after the sluggish start and this is still a high-profile pairing that should bring out the team’s best. Denver is 8-0 S/U and 5-3 ATS in the past eight home meetings with Golden State and this is likely the worst version of the Warriors in that run. Thank you for playing with Nelly’s and Best of Luck. Nelly’s is hitting 66.7% in the NFL this season including a 7-1-1 mark in Week 6 and Week 7 and a 4-1 record in MNF picks. Get tonight’s TOTAL Best Bet! We also have our Game 3 World Series pick set with a nearly 63% postseason record!Get Free Picks, Big Game alerts, and Winning Info from our champion handicappers.
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