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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, May 6


Chicago Bulls @ Cleveland Cavaliers

Game 713-714
May 6, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Bulls
125.343
Cleveland Cavalie
127.463
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 2
190
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 6
194 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Bulls
(+6); Under

Los Angeles Clippers @ Houston Rockets

Game 715-716
May 6, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles Clipp
129.455
Houston Rockets
125.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles Clipp
by 3 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston Rockets
by 7
214
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Clipp
(+7); Under




NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 6

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CHICAGO (55 - 34) at CLEVELAND (57 - 30) - 5/6/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 9-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 8-5 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (61 - 29) at HOUSTON (60 - 28) - 5/6/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 174-238 ATS (-87.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 133-173 ATS (-57.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
HOUSTON is 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 90-125 ATS (-47.5 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 8-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 9-3 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, May 6

Cavaliers missed Love/Smith in Game 1 home loss to Chicago; Cleveland was just 7-26 from arc, got only nine points from bench- two of their normal subs started. Cavs won/covered three of five games with Chicago this year, with Cleveland winning by 14-5 points in other games played here. Bulls won nine of last 11 games with five of last six staying under total; Chicago made 10-18 from arc in Game 1 and shot 50% from floor.

Chris Paul (hamstring) is game-time decision after Clippers won easily in Game 1 without him; they've now won seven of last nine games against Houston, winning four of last five visits here. Clippers won four of last five road games; four of their last five games went over the total. Rockets won/covered five of last six home games, but turned ball over 23 times in dismal Game 1 loss- they were 14-24 on foul line, 11-33 on arc.

2015 playoffs
Chicago vs Cleveland
Chi 99-92, +4.5, U195

Washington vs Atlanta
Wash 104-98, +5.5, O197
Atl 106-90, -9, U199

Memphis vs Golden State
GSt 101-86, -10.5, U196
Mem 101-86, +10.5, U198.5

LA Clippers vs Houston
LAC 117-101, +7.5, O212




NBA

Wednesday, May 6

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Chicago

9:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. HOUSTON
LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Houston's last 12 games

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NBA

Wednesday, May 6

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Game of the Day: NBA Wednesday playoff matchups
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Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers (-6, 194)

Bulls lead series 1-0

The Chicago Bulls pilfered homecourt advantage away from second-seeded Cleveland and look to take a 2-0 series lead when they visit the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Chicago posted a 99-92 victory in the opening game of the Eastern Conference semifinals by outplaying shorthanded Cleveland, which was missing injured forward Kevin Love (shoulder) and suspended guard J.R. Smith.

Smith will also sit out Game 2 while Love is gone for the postseason and the adjustments made by Cavaliers coach David Blatt didn’t work as third-seeded Chicago controlled the opener. “We were just a little bit off in a lot of things, a lot of little things that were important,” Blatt told reporters. “We’ve got to turn it around and make up for that a little bit because that’s the way for us to beat this team.” The Bulls didn’t show any fear of Cleveland while delivering an impressive opening salvo. “We must have confidence going into a series against anyone, no matter who the opponent is,” Chicago power forward Pau Gasol told reporters. “I think we came in with the right mindset and attitude, not really easing into the series but really going after it.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened the Cavs as 6-point faves and the total at 194.

INJURY REPORT: Bulls - G Derrick Rose (Probable, shoulder). Cavs - G J.R. Smith (Out, suspended), F Kevin Love (Out for season, shoulder).

ABOUT THE BULLS: Shooting guard Jimmy Butler had 20 points, six assists, five rebounds and three steals in the opener and also fared well while guarding James. “I feel like we’re both two NBA players,” Butler told reporters. “His name might be more well-known than mine but I’m just here to compete. I’m here to play. Everybody knows that LeBron is a hell of a player, I’m not knocking that, but I think I’m a decent player. I think I can hang with the best of them.” Point guard Derrick Rose also excelled with 25 points in the opener.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS: James had 19 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists and three steals in the opener but his 9-of-22 shooting and subpar defensive effort stood out more than the numbers. “I have to be better, I wasn’t that good,” James said. “I have to be much better.” Point guard Kyrie Irving was solid with 30 points – matching his career playoff high – and shooting guard Iman Shumpert surprised by posting a career playoff-best 22 points and making four 3-pointers.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Cleveland.
* Bulls are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Cleveland.
* Under is 4-0 in Bulls last four overall.
* Under is 4-0 in Cavaliers last four overall.

CONSENSUS: According toConsensus, 60 percent of bettors are backing the Bulls.




Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets (-7, 213)

Clippers lead series 1-0

The Los Angeles Clippers won the opening game of the Western Conference semifinals without Chris Paul and may again be without the standout point guard when they visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Paul suffered a hamstring injury in Game 7 of the first-round series against San Antonio and his status for Game 2 will be decided in the hours leading up to game time.

Austin Rivers started in place of Paul and had 17 points in 28 minutes as Los Angeles registered a 117-101 win in the opener. Rockets star James Harden finished second in the MVP voting to Golden State’s Stephen Curry but his quiet 20-point performance was made worse by nine turnovers. Houston allowed 71 second-half points and committed 24 miscues and coach Kevin McHale was highly disturbed with the latter. “These are professional athletes and some of the turnovers we have were seventh and eighth grade,” McHale told reporters. “We just jumped in the air and with no one to throw it to, so we threw it in the air. We got to be better, that’s the bottom line.”

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened the Rockets as 6.5-point favorites and the total at 213.

INJURY REPORT: Clippers - G Chris Paul (Questionable, hamstring).

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS: Power forward Blake Griffin is playing spectacular and had 26 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists in the opener for his third triple-double of the postseason. “We’ve always had a lot of trust in Blake,” backup guard Jamal Crawford told reporters. “If we could draw anything from C.P. going down, it was that Blake had grown as a playmaker and a guy that we could obviously play through. He knows when to score, he knows when to set his teammates up and that’s why he’s one of the best players in the league.”

ABOUT THE ROCKETS: Harden had 12 assists but his off-night as a scorer to go along with the ball-handling miscues sabotaged Houston’s chances of winning the opener. “I’m the catalyst, especially on the offensive end, and I’ve got to do a better job,” Harden told reporters. “Nine turnovers against this team is not to going to cut it. I think they had maybe (34) points off our turnovers – that’s giving them easy points.” Center Dwight Howard, who had 22 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots, said the Rockets didn’t have their usual level of energy.

TRENDS:

* Clippers are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Rockets are 24-6 ATS in their last 30 games following a ATS loss.
* Over is 4-1 in Clippers last five vs. Western Conference.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 61 percent of bettors are backing the Clippers.

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MLB

Wednesday, May 6

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Arizona - 3:10 PM ET Arizona +114 500 *****
Colorado - Under 10.5 500

San Diego - 3:45 PM ET San Francisco -133 500 DOUBLE PLAY
San Francisco - Under 7 500

Arizona - 6:40 PM ET Colorado -140 500 *****
Colorado - Over 10.5 500

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Wednesday, May 6

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Montreal - 7:00 PM ET Tampa Bay -144 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Tampa Bay - Under 5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

NY Rangers - 7:30 PM ET NY Rangers -103 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Washington - Under 5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

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EVENING PICKS:


Cincinnati - 7:05 PM ET Pittsburgh -159 500
Pittsburgh - Over 7 500

NY Yankees - 7:07 PM ET NY Yankees +119 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Toronto - Over 8.5 500

Baltimore - 7:10 PM ET NY Mets -114 500 DOUBLE PLAY
NY Mets - Under 7 500

Tampa Bay - 7:10 PM ET Tampa Bay +115 500
Boston - Over 8.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Philadelphia - 7:10 PM ET Atlanta -137 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Atlanta - Over 7.5 500

Detroit - 8:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox -147 500
Chi. White Sox - Under 8.5 500

Cleveland - 8:10 PM ET Kansas City -128 500 GRAND SLAM
Kansas City - Over 7 500

Texas - 8:10 PM ET Texas +117 500
Houston - Under 8.5 500

Oakland - 8:10 PM ET Minnesota +127 500 *****
Minnesota - Over 8 500 DOUBLE PLAY

LA Dodgers - 8:10 PM ET Milwaukee +102 500 *****
Milwaukee - Over 8.5 500

Chi. Cubs - 8:15 PM ET Chi. Cubs +115 500 TRIPLE PLAY
St. Louis - Over 7 500

Seattle - 10:05 PM ET LA Angels -144 500
LA Angels - Under 7.5 500

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NBA

Wednesday, May 6

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Chicago - 7:00 PM ET Chicago +6 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Cleveland - Over 194.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

L.A. Clippers - 9:30 PM ET L.A. Clippers +7.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Houston - Under 214 500 DOUBLE PLAY