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Game: Philadelphia at Indiana (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 2 units on Indiana -3.5
Indiana has won the last 3 in this series by 8 points or more, and seem to have the sixers number. Road underdogs trying to revenge a home loss to an opponent after winning 3 straight at home are a horrible 8-31 ATS last 39! Indiana is also 8-0 ATS at home after scoring 80 or less in their previous game. Ride the Pacers here.
Game: New York at Washington (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 2 units on Washington -6.5
Washington has won 4 straight vs the Knicks here over the last 3 years. it is now time for playoff teams to jockey for position, and Washington has been one of the best home teams in the NBA this season. The Knicks have had more trouble against the offensive minded teams on the road over the years than the defensive minded teams. The Knicks have struggled to a 31-53 ATS mark over the last 10 years on the road vs teams with a defensive FG percentage of 46%+.
Game: Cleveland at Milwaukee (8:30 PM Eastern)
Pick: 2 units on Milwaukee +1
Cleveland will come in off a thrilling and emotional OT win as a dog in Detroit, while the Bucs come in off a 20 point blowout to the Lakers. Home teams from -3 to +3 after a 15+ point win, have been 83-52 ATS over the last 5 years. Cleveland playing on the road after an upset win as a dog fits a trend that puts those kind of teams in a 22-42 ATS losing situation their next game. Milwaukee is now on an 8-3 ATS run at home.
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