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May 16, 2021

1:00 pm Celtics +11.5 @Knicks -11.5
1:00 pm Hornets +6 @Wizards -6
1:00 pm Pacers -5 @Raptors +5
2:00 pm Suns -9.5 @Spurs +9.5
3:30 pm Grizzlies +4 @Warriors -4
7:00 pm Cavaliers +13.5 @Nets -13.5
7:00 pm Rockets +7.5 @Hawks -7.5
7:00 pm Magic +7.5 @76ers -7.5
8:00 pm Heat -5 @Pistons +5
9:00 pm Jazz -9.5 @Kings +9.5
9:00 pm Lakers -9.5 @Pelicans +9.5
9:00 pm Bucks -1.5 @Bulls +1.5
9:00 pm Clippers -7.5 @Thunder +7.5
9:00 pm Mavericks-7 @Timberwolves+7
9:00 pm Nuggets +10 @Blazers -10

Grizzlies +4

ModelGameScore
Pick MEM +4101
GS -4113

SCORE: 6

The last few games before the play-in has been quite the spectacle. Teams that have already secured a spot are sitting players and teams that are tanking are also sitting. Then there are players trying to secure their next employment opportunity by playing hard. And what about the ones playing but trying not to get hurt – sand baggers. Trying to determine each team and player’s motivation is daunting. This is a case of data distraction where IR stats are not applicable. This leads to the only playable game between the Grizzlies and Warriors. They have a lot on the line and are mostly injury free. Curry is still playing at an MVP level, but this team is not the same as the one in the last championship run. The game comes down to how much Morant can slow down Curry. I see it down to the wire so I am taking the points.

OP STAFF | 24-15 NBA SEASON 2020-21

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May 11, 2021

7:00 pm Nuggets -6.5 @Hornets +6.5
7:00 pm Timberwolves-7.5 @Pistons+7.5
7:30 pm Clippers -12.5 @Raptors +12.5
7:30 pm Heat -2 @Celtics +2
8:00 pm 76ers -6.5 @Pacers +6.5
8:00 pm Mavericks -1.5 @Grizzlies +1.5
8:00 pm Nets -5 @Bulls +5
9:00 pm Magic +14 @Bucks -14
10:00 pm Knicks +5 @Lakers -5
10:00 pm Suns -5 @Warriors +5
10:00 pm Thunder +11.5 @Kings -11.5

76ers -6.5

ModelGameScore
Pick PHI -6.594
IND +6.5103

SCORE: 2

The 76ers are well rested, their last game was 3 days ago. The Pacers just beat the lowly Cavs to an ATS push and that is with Sabonis and Levert eating up major minutes. Now they are up against the 76ers, and i’m sure Embid will play even though he is on IR list. The 76ers have already beaten the Pacers twice this season, look for the sweep tonight along with the cover. I’m with Philadelphia here.

OP STAFF | 24-14 NBA SEASON 2020-21

* Embid DND due to illness… womp womp

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May 07, 2021

7:00 pm Pelicans +8.5 @76ers -8.5
7:30 pm Celtics -3 @Bulls +3
8:00 pm Magic +9 @Hornets -9
8:00 pm Rockets +16.5 @Bucks -16.5
8:00 pm Timberwolves +6 @Heat -6
8:30 pm Cavaliers +10.5 @Mavs -10.5
9:00 pm Nuggets +3 @Jazz -3
10:00 pm Knicks +6 @Suns -6
10:00 pm Lakers +6.5 @Blazers -6.5
10:00 pm Spurs -4 @Kings +4

Spurs -3

ModelGameScore
Pick SA -3113
SAC +3104

SCORE: 1

The Kings are without Haliburton, Fox and Barnes. That’s two starters plus your first guy off the bench. Even if Fox clears covid protocols, there will be rust. After a brutal 30 pt loss to the Jazz on Wed, look for the Spurs with Dejounte Murray leading the way, and bounce back against the defensively challenged Kings. Lay the points.

OP STAFF | 24-13 NBA SEASON 2020-21