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Feb 14, 2021

Blazers vs Mavericks -5.5
Bucks vs Thunder +11
Cavaliers vs Clippers -9.5
Celtics vs Wizards +6
Grizzlies vs Kings +1
Lakers vs Nuggets +3
Magic vs Suns -8.5
Pelicans vs Pistons +4
Spurs vs Hornets +1
Timberwolves vs Raptors -8.5

Spurs -2

SA @CHAScore
PickSA -2122
CHA +2110

SCORE: 12

My model favors the Spurs. I personally like both teams, they are mirror images of each other. There aren’t any superstars on either side, but both the Spurs and Hornets feature multiple prospects with the possibility one or more could reach stardom. Coaching – simply outstanding on both sides, with Borrego coming from the Popovich coaching tree. It’s tough, I could go with either, but my model favors the Spurs.

OP STAFF | 9-5 NBA 2020 SEASON

Raptors -8

MIN @TORScore
MIN +8116
PickTOR -8112

SCORE: 6

My model favors the Raptors. This is a Valentine Day bonus pick. Playing at home in Tampa, look for the Raptors’ guard tandem of Lowery and VanVleet to rekindle their solid two-way play. Eight is a lot of points, and for a moment i thought about buying a half pt to get off the push, but let’s not kid ourselves, these are the Timberwolves. Towns is just getting his wind back, Russell is on IR, and Edwards’ play looking less worthy of the final rose. Lay the points.

OP STAFF | 9-6 NBA 2020 SEASON

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Feb 13, 2021

76ers vs Suns +1
Heat vs Jazz -6.5
Nets vs Warriors +4
Pacers vs Hawks +1
Rockets vs Knicks +1

Knicks -1

HOU @NYScore
HOU +199
Pick NY -1121

SCORE: 6

My model favors the Knicks. The Knicks are coming off of a road win, you would think they would be tired… The recent addition of Derrick Rose, regardless of an injury to Mitch, brings Austin Rivers back from the 10-12 man role. In a nutshell, the Knicks are deep and only Julius Randle clocked in major minutes last night at 32, which is still under his average. With the spread differential at one pt, this is the perfect grind it out game for a Tom Thibodeau defense oriented team. Take the knickerbockers for the win.

OP STAFF | 8-5 NBA 2020 SEASON

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Feb 12, 2021

Bucks vs Jazz -2.5
Cavaliers vs Blazers -3.5
Clippers vs Bulls +7
Grizzlies vs Lakers -6.5
Knicks vs Wizards +2
Magic vs Kings -8.5
Pelicans vs Mavericks -3.5
Pistons vs Celtics -7.5
Spurs vs Hawks -2.5
Thunder vs Nuggets -11.5
Timberwolves vs Hornets -3.5

Mavericks -3

NO @DALScore
NO +3130
PickDAL -3143

SCORE: 4

My model favors the Mavericks. The Pelicans led by Zion are too inconsistent. I think Zion has another big game tonight but the rest of the team will be subpar. Dallas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 home games, but that losing streak ends tonight. I wish Dallas would have kept Seth Curry, but Josh Richardson will eventually hit more 3’s and others will chip in to make up for it. Lay the points.

OP STAFF | 7-5 NBA 2020 SEASON