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Results for Thursday 2nd of January 2025
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | -3 | $-330.00 |
| Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | -4 | $-440.00 |
| Raphael Esparza (VSI) | 4 | $400.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | 0 | $0.00 |
| August Young | -4 | $-440.00 |
| Griffin Murphy | 0 | $0.00 |
| Nick Menken | 2 | $200.00 |
Thursday 2nd of January 2025
Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take LA Clippers/Oklahoma City OVER 218 (8 p.m. EST, Thursday January 2)
It is very difficult to wager against OKC as they seem to cover any line the oddsmakers throw their way, but we lean towards the Clippers tonight ATS but think it’s better to attack this low total in what we think will be a competitive game. The Clippers are coming off one of their worst performances of the season in San Antonio and they will no doubt want to play well here today. These teams played here in November and the total topped 260. While we don’t see that type of game tonight, we could see this one easily going over 225. Four straight meetings at OKC have gone over the posted number, and we think that trend will continue tonight.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Craig Trapp
3-Unit Play. Take Indiana (+2) Over Miami (7:40 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 2)
Great situational spot for Pacers. Rested Indiana faces a Miami team In back to back spot. Also Indiana is coming disappointing loss to Milwaukee that had Indiana up big at half only to get outscored by 19 in 2nd half. Pacers bounce back and get win here, will grab the points just in case. Take Indiana to cover the spread.
Craig
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #537. Take Philadelphia 76ers +3.5 over Golden State Warriors (Thrusday @ 10pm est)
Jalen Johnson was a late scratch yesterday which didn't help our cause with the Hawks. Today we ride the Sixers to bounce-back after getting outscored 33-18 in the 4th quarter in game they played quite well against Sacramento and their new coach but simply collapsed late. Remember, GS won the last couple of years by a score of 23 the last time they particularly met and the last 3 times they have met. This is the first meeting this year and though the Sixers lost to the Kings by 6, they had beaten Boston prior to that, won 4 straight and likely will have Embiid back this game but we still like them even without Embiid. Golden State is off a bad loss to the Cavs by a score of 95-113 and we get that, but the Sixers have far better depth, this is a team that was rolling prior to not having Embiid last night and honestly should have a 5 game winning streak right now if they did not collapse and we like them to get it done here. .
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL
4 Unit Play. Take #535 Over 220.5 Brooklyn at Milwaukee (8:10p.m., Thursday January 2)
Tony George
NBA
1/2/25
4 Units
#529 Boston (-4.5) vs Minnesota *7:30 EST
Minny is 4-11 ATS at home and the Celtics are 11-3 SU on the road and always play well after a loss. Brown is out for Boston, I do not think it matters as I expect the other starters to be dialed in here. Celtics also have an added day of rest. The Celtics defense is a huge key here as well and they will be ready to atone for allowing Indy 123 points in their last game. Play Boston to cover the number in this one tonight.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play: #540 Los Angeles -9-110 over Portland (Thursday, January 2, 2025, 10:40pm ET)
Take Los Angeles ATS as my top NBA pick for Thursday night. This pick falls into one of my top NBA systems and I really like Los Angeles at home in the spot here tonight. This is a red-hot Los Angeles team that has won five of their last six games overall meanwhile Portland is coming off a blow it loss against Philadelphia. Los Angeles also comes into this game well rested and they have won their last 4 games against Portland including their last game by 9 points back on December 8th despite being outrebounded by 9. Play Los Angeles ATS as I expect them to be much more aggressive on the boards here tonight.
Scott Spreitzer
Passing for today.
August Young
4-Unit Play - Take #539 Portland Trail Blazers/Los Angeles Lakers o222.5 -110 (1/2 @ 10:30PM EST) This line has jumped down since the news that Anthony Davis is listed as doubtful. However, the Lakers play more uptempo when he's off the floor; and what they lose on the offensive end, they also lose on the defensive end. In fact; when AD is on the bench, opponents eFG% increases from 54.4% to 57.4%. All-in-all; I don't think the total should have moved and we're grabbing some points for free here. Let's ride.
Strike Point Sports
2-Unit Play. Take #532 Miami (-1) over Indiana (7:40 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 2)
I like the value with the Heat here. This line is where it is due to Miami playing the second leg of a back-to-back, but the Heat have done a great job in that spot going 4-2 straight up over their six chances. The Pacers are a terrible defensive team, which will allow Miami to get easy baskets and get to the free throw line, alleviating the issues of playing on zero days rest. Take the home team here.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.
Griffin Murphy
Passing for today.
Nick Menken
2 Unit – Take #538 Golden State Warriors (-3) over Philadelphia 76ers (10:00p. Thursday, January 2nd)
The Philadelphia 76ers are going to be playing the Golden State Warriors tonight, and they will be traveling to Golden State to compete. Currently, the 76ers have a record of 13-18 on the season, and they have just suffered a defeat at the hands of the Kings, 113-107, while playing away from home. The Golden State Warriors are currently 16-16 on the season, having suffered a defeat at the hands of the Cavaliers by a score of 113-95 in their most recent meeting. Despite the fact that Joel Embiid had a day off on Wednesday and continues to insist that he is not going to play in tonight's game, he ought to be in the lineup tonight. Nevertheless, it would not come as a surprise to me if he played tonight. We have determined that he will not be able to participate in tonight's game. Curry and Green will make their decisions at game time, but I expect both of them to play for the Warriors tonight. Assuming Curry plays today, the Warriors will have a significant advantage at home tonight. If he does play, I am completely anticipating that he will. This is a 76ers team that is struggling with injuries. Despite winning seven of their last ten games, the 76ers are struggling with injuries. However, the Warriors have only a record of 3-7 in their last 10 games. Tonight, the Warriors will have the opportunity to successfully defend their home court and defeat their opponents. If Embiid is going to sit out this game as well, that is really surprising. My prediction is that the Warriors will play tonight at their own stadium. Taking the Warriors -3 at home against the 76ers is a worthy bet.
Take #538 Golden State Warriors (-3) over Philadelphia 76ers
Nick Menken
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Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take LA Clippers/Oklahoma City OVER 218 (8 p.m. EST, Thursday January 2)It is very difficult to wager against OKC as they seem to cover any line the oddsmakers throw their way, but we lean towards the Clippers tonight ATS but think it’s better to attack this low total in what we think will be a competitive game. The Clippers are coming off one of their worst performances of the season in San Antonio and they will no doubt want to play well here today. These teams played here in November and the total topped 260. While we don’t see that type of game tonight, we could see this one easily going over 225. Four straight meetings at OKC have gone over the posted number, and we think that trend will continue tonight.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Craig Trapp
3-Unit Play. Take Indiana (+2) Over Miami (7:40 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 2)Great situational spot for Pacers. Rested Indiana faces a Miami team In back to back spot. Also Indiana is coming disappointing loss to Milwaukee that had Indiana up big at half only to get outscored by 19 in 2nd half. Pacers bounce back and get win here, will grab the points just in case. Take Indiana to cover the spread.
Craig
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #537. Take Philadelphia 76ers +3.5 over Golden State Warriors (Thrusday @ 10pm est)Jalen Johnson was a late scratch yesterday which didn't help our cause with the Hawks. Today we ride the Sixers to bounce-back after getting outscored 33-18 in the 4th quarter in game they played quite well against Sacramento and their new coach but simply collapsed late. Remember, GS won the last couple of years by a score of 23 the last time they particularly met and the last 3 times they have met. This is the first meeting this year and though the Sixers lost to the Kings by 6, they had beaten Boston prior to that, won 4 straight and likely will have Embiid back this game but we still like them even without Embiid. Golden State is off a bad loss to the Cavs by a score of 95-113 and we get that, but the Sixers have far better depth, this is a team that was rolling prior to not having Embiid last night and honestly should have a 5 game winning streak right now if they did not collapse and we like them to get it done here. .
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL4 Unit Play. Take #535 Over 220.5 Brooklyn at Milwaukee (8:10p.m., Thursday January 2)
Tony George
NBA1/2/25
4 Units
#529 Boston (-4.5) vs Minnesota *7:30 EST
Minny is 4-11 ATS at home and the Celtics are 11-3 SU on the road and always play well after a loss. Brown is out for Boston, I do not think it matters as I expect the other starters to be dialed in here. Celtics also have an added day of rest. The Celtics defense is a huge key here as well and they will be ready to atone for allowing Indy 123 points in their last game. Play Boston to cover the number in this one tonight.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play: #540 Los Angeles -9-110 over Portland (Thursday, January 2, 2025, 10:40pm ET)Take Los Angeles ATS as my top NBA pick for Thursday night. This pick falls into one of my top NBA systems and I really like Los Angeles at home in the spot here tonight. This is a red-hot Los Angeles team that has won five of their last six games overall meanwhile Portland is coming off a blow it loss against Philadelphia. Los Angeles also comes into this game well rested and they have won their last 4 games against Portland including their last game by 9 points back on December 8th despite being outrebounded by 9. Play Los Angeles ATS as I expect them to be much more aggressive on the boards here tonight.
Scott Spreitzer
Passing for today.August Young
4-Unit Play - Take #539 Portland Trail Blazers/Los Angeles Lakers o222.5 -110 (1/2 @ 10:30PM EST) This line has jumped down since the news that Anthony Davis is listed as doubtful. However, the Lakers play more uptempo when he's off the floor; and what they lose on the offensive end, they also lose on the defensive end. In fact; when AD is on the bench, opponents eFG% increases from 54.4% to 57.4%. All-in-all; I don't think the total should have moved and we're grabbing some points for free here. Let's ride.Strike Point Sports
2-Unit Play. Take #532 Miami (-1) over Indiana (7:40 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 2)I like the value with the Heat here. This line is where it is due to Miami playing the second leg of a back-to-back, but the Heat have done a great job in that spot going 4-2 straight up over their six chances. The Pacers are a terrible defensive team, which will allow Miami to get easy baskets and get to the free throw line, alleviating the issues of playing on zero days rest. Take the home team here.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.Griffin Murphy
Passing for today.Nick Menken
2 Unit – Take #538 Golden State Warriors (-3) over Philadelphia 76ers (10:00p. Thursday, January 2nd)The Philadelphia 76ers are going to be playing the Golden State Warriors tonight, and they will be traveling to Golden State to compete. Currently, the 76ers have a record of 13-18 on the season, and they have just suffered a defeat at the hands of the Kings, 113-107, while playing away from home. The Golden State Warriors are currently 16-16 on the season, having suffered a defeat at the hands of the Cavaliers by a score of 113-95 in their most recent meeting. Despite the fact that Joel Embiid had a day off on Wednesday and continues to insist that he is not going to play in tonight's game, he ought to be in the lineup tonight. Nevertheless, it would not come as a surprise to me if he played tonight. We have determined that he will not be able to participate in tonight's game. Curry and Green will make their decisions at game time, but I expect both of them to play for the Warriors tonight. Assuming Curry plays today, the Warriors will have a significant advantage at home tonight. If he does play, I am completely anticipating that he will. This is a 76ers team that is struggling with injuries. Despite winning seven of their last ten games, the 76ers are struggling with injuries. However, the Warriors have only a record of 3-7 in their last 10 games. Tonight, the Warriors will have the opportunity to successfully defend their home court and defeat their opponents. If Embiid is going to sit out this game as well, that is really surprising. My prediction is that the Warriors will play tonight at their own stadium. Taking the Warriors -3 at home against the 76ers is a worthy bet.
Take #538 Golden State Warriors (-3) over Philadelphia 76ers
Nick Menken
Expert NBA Picks History:
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