#Small Ball

The collective fan base let out a sigh of relief after Bojan Bogdanovic missed a wide-open look that would have sent the series to a game 7. For the team, and fans, getting out of the first round was an important goal. It meant validation. It meant progress. It meant showing Luka that he could win meaningful basketball games in Dallas. After…

Matchup cues and recent trends help belie the fact that UNC and Virginia should be an offense-focused showdown. See why our college basketball picks like this game to be higher-scoring than the books expect. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The No. 13 Virginia Cavaliers welcome the North Carolina Tar Heels to Charlottesville in ACC action on Tuesday…

Julius Randle's bounceback season has had one exception: the Milwaukee Bucks. He's continued to struggle against the lengthy Giannis-led frontcourt and hasn't exceeded 18 points in the last five meetings - our NBA picks expect more of the same tonight. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The New York Knicks are back in rhythm after winning four in a row…

With Joel Embiid sidelined, the 76ers will be forced into a super small-ball set, which could be bad news against Nikola Vucevic. See why the Bulls' big man could be in for a big night with our NBA picks. After a slow start, the Philadelphia 76ers have scraped and clawed their way up the ranks of the Eastern Conference and now sit just three games…

Amid a ridiculous stretch of play from Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP has grabbed 20 or more rebounds three times in his last four games. In a great matchup, Giannis' rebounding highlights our NBA player prop picks. There is no better way to kick off a weekend than with some winning NBA player props. With 11 games on the board Friday…

Try and predict what the Toronto Raptors will do next. I dare you. Honestly, it feels like an exercise in futility at this point in the NBA season. In one game the Raps look like a team that can compete with any contender in the East. The next, a decision about joining the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes doesn't look far off. Tonight, they're slight…

NBA Regular Season Venue: Vivint Smart Home Arena Home: Utah Jazz Away: Miami Heat 1.1.2023, @05:00 AM (+03:00 UTC) Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds2488 Bet TypeMiami Heat Wins Bookmaker Bet Now! The NBA Regular Season has been on for around a couple of months now and we are heading toward the midseason window where we can see a bunch of…

Once upon a time, saying the Los Angeles Clippers were among the favorites to win the NBA title meant that you were either dreaming or playing a video game. This year, however, it's a bona fide reality, as the Clippers present one of the deepest and most versatile rosters in the league led by All-NBA talents in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The…

The Charlotte Hornets are presently in a position that one year ago they didn't imagine they would be. Last season they were 19-17 heading into the New Year and were looking like one of the more promising young teams in the NBA. Flash forward to present day and they are sitting at 10-26 and near the absolute bottom of the Eastern Conference…

The Atlanta Hawks as an organization appears to be mired in considerable uncertainty at the moment. Many expected the Hawks to make a leap following their blockbuster Dejounte Murray acquisition. However, through 32 games, the Hawks are treading the line of mediocrity with a 16-16 record. Thus, if push comes to shove, perhaps Atlanta could make a…

What is the Mavericks' reward for upsetting the Suns? How about playing the title favorites? The Warriors are now the team to beat, according to Vegas. The Mavs will come into this matchup as the underdog again. They were slightly worse than a coin flip to beat the Jazz, and they were supposed to be soundly beat by the Suns. They will have the best…

Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (17-11) at Dallas Mavericks (14-13) When: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 Time: 9:00 p.m. ET Where: American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) Betting Odds Summary Spread: Cavaliers+2 (-110), Mavericks -2 (-110) Moneyline: Cavaliers (+108), Mavericks (-126) Total: Over/Under 215.5 (-112/-108) On Wednesday night, the Cleveland…

Even on a minutes restriction, Kawhi Leonard should have no trouble cashing the Over on his 3-pointer prop against a Wolves team that is giving them up in droves. Read more to find out why the Clippers superstar headlines our daily NBA prop picks. It's a jam-packed night of NBA action with 10 games on the board for basketball bettors to dive…

The NBA Wednesday slate is headlined by a rematch of last season's Western Conference play-in tourney and Luka Doncic facing off with one of the NBA's best defenses in the Cleveland Cavaliers. My favorite looks in Wednesday's action are in the Timberwolves-Clippers, Warriors-Pacers, and Cavaliers-Mavericks, along with a player prop in Trail…

Kawhi Leonard's getting his legs back underneath him, and the Wolves won't be ready for what awaits them when the Clippers host tonight. See why the favorites shouldn't have any trouble in our NBA picks for Wednesday's nightcap. Two teams that had sights set near the top of the Western Conference standings and still have work to do to get there…

NBA Regular Season Arena: Amway Center Home Floor: Orlando Magic 22.03.2022, 02:00 AM (+3 UTC) Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds2,25 Bet TypeExact Number of Points (3Way): Total 208-227 Bookmaker Bet Now! The NBA betting experience heads over to the Postseason window and let me tell you something, as a predictor, the current phase has been…

NBA Regular Season Venue: Chase Center Home: Golden State Warriors Away: Boston Celtics 11.12.2022, @ 04:30 AM (+03:00 UTC) Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1865 Bet TypeTotal Under 237.5 Bookmaker Bet Now! NBA season is on and this has been a fascinating passage of play as we head deeper into the season. The twists and turns throughout the…

There is a headline that constantly scrolls in my mind every time predictions begin to swirl around the Los Angeles Angels' offseason moves-each scenario popping with the lights of a'50s-style camera. Big names. Big money. Big moves. Big…mistakes? Pop! It never fails-especially in the past few seasons-making the Angels one of the more intriguing…

Christmas Day is to the NBA as Thanksgiving is to the NFL. Five games from noon to midnight featuring the league's top teams and biggest stars. It's basketball heaven. That is, if it happens according to plan. Due to an explosion of positive COVID-19 tests around the league, some of those top teams are short-handed and many stars are in the health…

The Reds, last in the NL Central every year from 2015 to 2018, began pushing their chips to the middle of the table with the trade deadline acquisition of Trevor Bauer in 2019. After the 2019 season, they added free agent infielder Mike Moustakas, outfielder Nick Castellanos, and Japanese import Shogo Akiyama. The moves resulted in the team's first…

Here's a wild stat for you as we near the midpoint of the Western Conference finals: The Los Angeles Clippers are 0-6 in the first two games of their three playoff series thus far... and 9-1 in all other postseason games they've played. They've beaten a generational superstar in Luka Doncic and they've beaten a great all-around team in the Utah…

A season-opening slump appears to be behind the Golden State Warriors after winning five of six. Meanwhile, it's been tough sledding for the Mavericks who haven't given their MVP much support. We break down the matchup and more in our NBA picks below. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports There are just three games on the NBA betting board this Tuesday but…

WagerTalk NBA handicapper Tony Finn offers his Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets betting preview for Wednesday, January 26. At the time of posting, the Hornets have opened as a 1.5-point road favorite over the home Pacers, with the total sitting at 228 points. Stay on top of the latest NBA updates direct from Las Vegas! The Charlotte Hornets…

It's the Tuesday night TNT double header and this time your Philadelphia 76ers are on the docket. The problem is that none of James Harden, Tyrese Maxey or Joel Embid are available. Don't worry, if you bought a ticket to this game, there will still be tons of juice in the arena, as Ben Simmons is coming to town, and he's liable to win you some…

The Golden State Warriors enter Friday's matchup with the New York Knicks with a 6-9 record. A disappointing start for the defending champions, to put it mildly. The starting lineup isn't to blame. Stephen Curry is playing arguably the best basketball of his career. He, along with Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney, are holding the…

Jim Turvey previews Thursday night's NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and Portland Trail Blazers and offers up a betting pick. Oh boy. If you are a fan of NBA drama, the Brooklyn Nets never fail to disappoint. In fact, let's get right to their team section because there's just so much to say. After a few games under Jacque Vaughn, when it looked…

While the Hall of Fame Tip-Off won't get the attention of the Maui Invitational or maybe the PK85 tournaments, the matchups and teams are extremely intriguing on a national NCAA Basketball level. Miami and Providence are both coming off of very good seasons and successful NCAA Tournament runs. Saint Louis has high hopes for their season and could…

Being a good manager is more than just knowing when to go to your bullpen in a tight spot or when to put on that hit-and-run play in the seventh inning. That is certainly part of the job, but it's also about building and maintaining relationships. It's about pulling the right strings when injuries inevitably strike. It's having the skills to take…

The St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins kick off a series on Monday night. The Cardinals will remain home after the Cubs came to town and took two of three from the Redbirds, dropping them to 41-33. The Marlins will head to St. Louis after losing two of three to the Mets, putting them at 33-38 this season. The visiting Marlins will have Pablo…

The Minnesota Twins look to avoid a three-game sweep as they face off with the Kansas City Royals in the finale at Kauffman Stadium. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Royals prediction and pick. The Royals blanked the Twins 2-0 on Wednesday. The Royals mustered their two runs using small-ball baseball. Kansas City scored the…

Paul George has been cooking, and with Kawhi Leonard still sidelined in a matchup the Clippers will always look to make a statement in, he's liable to put the team on his back again. See why PG gets our NBA picks' support against the Lakers. Neither of Los Angeles' NBA teams is thrilled about its start to the 2022-23 season. While the L.A. Clippers…

The Toronto Raptors head into the 2022-23 NBA season with so much upside, but they also don't (yet) have that true superstar to capture everyone's imagination. Pascal Siakam earned Third Team All-NBA honors last season and reigning Rookie of the Yeart Scottie Barnes could be that guy, but for now, neither are quite there yet. Here we will discuss…

Florida State Seminoles basketball is set to open the season tonight against the Stetson Hatters in a non-conference, intrastate matchup. According to DraftKings, FSU is an 18.5-point favorite against the Hatters. From FSU Sports Info: Florida State is 26-4 (.867 winning percentage) in season openers when they are against teams from the state of…

Pascal Siakam has been insane to start the season thus far for the Toronto Raptors, powering them to a solid 3-2 start with two impressive wins over the Miami Heat and their latest triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers, a 119-109 win at home. In his latest effort against the Sixers, Siakam posted 20 points, five rebounds, and 13 assists, filling the…

The Boston Celtics are on a two-game win streak, and they're looking to run it to three on Monday, November 7 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis to face the Grizzlies - who are also 6-3 through their first nine games. Memphis has won its last three games, meaning they can push their own win streak to four by beating Boston on their home court. The…

Action Network contributor Kenny Ducey previews how to bet Saturday's matchup between the Celtics and Knicks. Two rivals will meet for the first time this season when the Boston Celtics travel to Madison Square Garden on the second night of a back-to-back to take on the New York Knicks, who also played on Friday night. Both have an opportunity to…

With the NBA season past its midway point, some very consistent and lucrative trends are emerging. We're leaning on three of them for an uncharacteristically crowded Tuesday night slate with tonight's NBA player prop picks. It should be a great night of NBA betting action with nine games on the board to dig into. That means plenty of options for…

The NBA schedule is packed on Friday with a 12-game cornucopia for prop betters to sift through. The pregame narrative: Lauri Markkanen is positioned well to do some damage on the glass, Devin Booker hasn't been prolific from beyond the arc this season and Steven Adams' elite rebounding should result in big numbers. Odds as of 9:59 a.m. ET on…

Memphis lost a heart-breaker in Game 1 against Golden State and looks to salvage a home split before heading West. The Grizzlies have bounced back from adversity multiple times already and we expect them to do so again tonight. The Golden State Warriors stole Game 1 on a clutch Klay Thompson three late in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis…

PHILADELPHIA - That was an emphatic performance, huh? In the first World Series game in Philadelphia since 2009, the Phillies wowed their home fans with an onslaught of home runs, clubbing five homers off Astros starter Lance McCullers, Jr. and making him the first pitcher in World Series history to allow that many longballs in a game. It started…

The Philadelphia Phillies weren't assembled to small-ball teams to death. Yes, they can put together hit parades with the best of them, but this is a team constructed to hit dingers - and hit dingers they did on Tuesday night. In a game delayed a day by rain, the Phillies, back in the World Series for the first time since, well, only 2009, tuned…

The regular season is over and the stage is set, with MLB's Wild Card Series starting Friday. We asked our staff (nearly 30 voters) who they thought would emerge to take on the Yankees, Astros, Dodgers and Braves in the Division Series next week. We also took the temperature of the race to see who seems primed to win the World Series. Check out the…

We're treated to two playoff games tonight, which means there is plenty of prop action going on. Read onward to see which props have tickled our fancy for tonight's pair of Game 5s. The NBA betting board is alive with a pair of Game 5s on Tuesday, as the 76ers visit the Heat and the Suns host the Mavericks for what is always the most important game…

While one might expect LeBron James to do most of the heavy lifting on the scorecard in tonight's season opener against the Warriors, our betting picks anticipate more of a facilitator role as he attempts to diversify a dodgy Lakers rotation. What a way to tip off the new NBA season. Steph Curry and the defending NBA Champion Golden State…

After a 25-point crushing of the Mavs in Game 1, the Warriors look to take control of the series with another win in Game 2. Dallas will inevitably push back, but will it be enough to stay within the 5-point number? Read our NBA betting picks to find out. The Golden State Warriors sent a reminder across the nose of the remaining NBA playoff teams…

The 2022-23 NBA season is less than a week away, which means it is time for some Miami Heat bold predictions. After finishing at the top of the Eastern Conference last season, the team failed to return to the NBA Finals after falling to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Still, there are many positive takeaways from…

MIN vs BRK Dream11:The NBA Regular Season is less than a week away and it is going to be a blast as usual. Before that, there is the formality of NBA Preseason which isn't the reflection of what it is to come as teams rest their key players or put them on a minutes restriction. To conclude their Preseason games, the Minnesota Timberwolves will take…

LAC vs POR Dream11:The lore of the NBA is full of historic battles and rivalries that surpass generations. However, the Preseason isn't the true picture of what to expect. Players rest in one game, play big minutes in another. They can be on minutes restriction mostly but this is a matter of furthering NBA careers for many role players and deep…

Monday was a bit different than usual in the Tuley's Takes home office. After going non-stop every weekend with wall-to-wall football on Saturdays and Sundays, my Mondays are usually spent catching up on some sleep and doing some errands/chores around the house and getting a head-start on my big Wednesday column (which used to run in "Point Spread…