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[CNOTES]

MLB

Thursday, May 14


Unders come through in big way for backers on the diamond

There was finally a big night for under bettors in Major League Baseball action Wednesday, with the under going a crazy 13-2.

That is a success rate of 86.67 percent, which definitely bucks the total trend this season where the over being the better bet so far, going 255-223, cashing 53.35 percent of the time.

Only the Washington Nationals-Arizona Diamondbacks and Miami Marlins-Los Angeles Dodgers game went over last night.

With 11 games on the schedule Thursday check out our Score and Matchups page for all the information you need to see if the under trend will continue.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Thursday, May 14


Hitters' wind at Petco Park Thursday

According to weather forecasts, wind will be blowing out right field at around 13 miles per hour as the San Diego Padres host the Washington Nationals Thursday evening.

There is also a possibility of showers as forecasts are predicting as much as a 79 percent chance of rain during the game.

 

[CNOTES]

Thursday's Playoff Essentials


May 14, 2015


Cavaliers at Bulls (-2/192.5) – 8:00 p.m. ET – ESPN


East Semis Game 6 – Cavs lead 3-2


Because this Game 6 in Chicago loomed as the next challenge, Tuesday night’s game had a must-win feel for the Cavs. LeBron James certainly answered the bell, racking up 38 points on 14-for-24 from the field while committing no turnovers. He was the best player in the world again, no asterisks or questions asked. James hadn’t shot over 50 percent in any game during this series and is still only 3-for-24 from 3-point range through these first five games, so we’ll see whether the breakthrough was an aberration or if he’s figured out exactly how he wants to attack primary defender Jimmy Butler. If he’s solved the puzzle, James is in for a big finish to the remainder of the series if his sore ankle remains a non-issue, since his passing skills will carve up Chicago’s defense if they run a steady diet of double-teams at him.


The other key variable on the Cavs side lies in whether to trust that Kyrie Irving can be as effective as he was in Game 5 despite a crippling foot injury and knee tendinitis. He shot 9-for-16 and confidently took big shots down the stretch despite limping around, bouncing back from a two-game stretch where he was 5-for-23 and was more liability than asset due to his inability to guard anyone. Iman Shumpert shook off his own physical limitations due to a groin injury and was 6-for-10 from the field on Tuesday, emerging as force on mid-range jumpers. He’s averaged over 36 minutes per game in the series, behind only James and Irving, serving as competent scorer and a dependable perimeter defender. We’ll see how another game following yet another venue change affects Cleveland’s banged-up top three scorers in this series, but its an underdog for only the second time this postseason and lost SU/ATS in this situation in Game 3.


VegasInsider.com NBA analyst Kevin Rogers is a little hesitant to back Cleveland on the road. He explained, “The Cavaliers have struggled to cover numbers in this series, posting a 1-4 ATS record with the lone ATS victory coming in the Game 2 blowout at home. Cleveland hasn’t been reliable as a road underdog this season with a 3-9 ATS record in this role, although six of those ATS losses came with James out of the lineup.”


The Cavs opened -215 to win the series according to Sportsbook.ag, and are currently -525 after taking back the advantage, pushing the Bulls to the brink of elimination. Cleveland has played to overs in three of the last four.


Pau Gasol shot and moved around on Wednesday, proclaiming himself ready to go. He’s missed the last two games with a hamstring injury and probably wouldn’t be playing if the Bulls had won Game 5, but since they’re reached a point of no return, he’s giving them whatever he’s got. Taj Gibson started in Gasol’s absence and is the better defender, but coming off the bench means he likely won’t have to concern himself with foul trouble, allowing him to be physical in his stints guarding James. Gibson faced no further discipline after kicking Cavs guard Matthew Dellavedova in a controversial fourth-quarter scrap.


Together with Gasol and Gibson, Joakim Noah will look to help the Bulls reassert their advantage on the boards. They were out-rebounded by identical 41-40 margins the past two games, allowing Tristan Thompson to continue imposing his will as an x-factor on the glass. The team that has won the rebounding battle has won every game in the series. Butler had series-highs of 29 points and nine rebounds on Tuesday, but James still dominated their individual matchup. Expect his biggest adjustments to come on the defensive end. Derrick Rose suffered a shoulder stinger in Game 2 and has struggled mightily shooting the ball (34-for-93) since the injury . He was 0-for-4 from 3-point range and could use a hot start to set up the rest of his game.


Rogers added, “Chicago has been impressive as a favorite in the postseason, putting together a 5-2 ATS record when laying points, while winning nine of 11 games this season off back-to-back losses.”


The Bulls are 3-2 SU and 4-1 ATS at United Center thus far these playoffs. Chicago initially was +185 to pull the upset in this series per Sportsbook.ag, were a series favorite after going up 2-1 and are now +400.


Rockets at Clippers (-8.5/220) – 10:35 p.m. ET – ESPN


West Semis Game 6 – Clippers lead 3-2


After defeating the Rockets in Game 1 without Chris Paul, the Clippers figured that, worst case, they would have this opportunity to advance to the Western Conference Finals at home. Although Houston recovered in Game 2 to even things up with Paul sitting one last time, he returned to help L.A. win a pair of games by a combined 58 points at Staples, which forced oddsmakers to flip the favorite’s role to the visitors when the teams returned to Texas on Tuesday for an elimination game. Perhaps due to a lack of urgency, the Clips let the Rockets get comfortable in coasting to a 124-103 win.


Can it continue?


Dwight Howard was a virtual no-show in the first two games at Staples, finishing with 14 points and 14 boards in Gm. 3 and playoff-lows of 7 points, six rebounds in fouling out in 18 minutes. He bounced back with a 20-15 game on Tuesday, only the second time in all of 2015 that he’d scored at least 20 while grabbing at least 15 boards, having done so in the Game 2 win in this series. More than anyone else, the Rockets need their franchise center to win his individual matchup, avoid foul trouble and impose his will at both ends. Howard is shooting just 37 percent from the free-throw line in the series (23-for-61), so improving on that clip will likely be necessary, too.


James Harden overcame a cold to post a triple-double (26-11-10) in the Game 5 win and should be healthier as he tries to help the Rockets stave off elimination in his hometown. Harden is 41-for-44 from the free-throw line in the series and has taken 96 free-throws through Houston’s 10 playoff games. He’s hit a 3-pointer in all 10, but comes off a postseason-worst 1-for-8 from beyond the arc. The Rockets were the second-best road team in the West behind Golden State, tying the Clips at 26-15, and went 1-1 in Dallas during the first round, winning the critical Game 3 of that series.


“The Rockets covered for the first time in the series in the Game 5 rout at home,” said Rogers, “as Houston is 6-2 ATS since 2013 in the role of a road underdog with both losses coming to the Clippers.”


The Rockets are +650 at Sportsbook.ag. after opening at the series favorite.


All five games in the series thus far have gone over the posted total. Eight of Houston’s 10 playoff games have gone over the posted total, and the over is 13-3 in its games dating back to the end of the regular season.


Paul’s significantly strained left hamstring looks closer to being back to normal. He provided more of an emotional boost in Game 3, put together a double-double (15-12) in just 26 minutes over the weekend and was one of the few bright spots in Game 5, finishing up with 22 points and 10 assists while playing 35 minutes. Head coach Doc Rivers won’t have him on any minute limitations going forward. Blake Griffin also was a monster, coming up with 30 points and 16 boards in the loss, but his series-low two assists suggests that he struggled to get teammates involved as well as he’d been able to earlier in the series.


DeAndre Jordan has wrestled with foul trouble and free-throw shooting woes all series and has been put on the line 50 times in the last two games, making just 21. He’s only blocked two shots in the last three games, so if he can snap out of his funk, L.A. could win this handily.


Rogers makes a solid point about L.A. in a rebound spot. “Los Angeles has lost back-to-back games just once in the postseason, while compiling a 3-1 SU/ATS record off a defeat. However, in L.A.’s last two series-clinching wins at Staples Center the last two seasons against the Spurs and Warriors, the Clippers failed to cover as a home favorite each time,” explained Rogers.


Sportsbook.ag has installed the Clippers as -1000 to get out of the series. Eight of L.A.’s last nine games have gone over the posted total, including six in a row.

 

[CNOTES]

Clips, Cavs have closeouts on their minds


May 13, 2015


As the stakes get higher in these NBA playoffs, LeBron James only seems to get better.


The best player in the world has found another gear as he tries to will the Cleveland Cavaliers forward, even as the injuries mount on his teammates and his own body.


''I don't know if there's a player anywhere that understands better what time it is,'' Cavaliers coach David Blatt said Wednesday. ''He just knows what time it is.''


It's closing time. For his Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers.


James and the Cavaliers head into Chicago with a 3-2 lead over the Bulls in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals. The Clippers hold a 3-2 lead over Houston and can close out the Rockets in the Western Conference with a victory in Los Angeles in the other game tonight.


The Cavaliers and Clippers have arguably been the two most consistently impressive teams in the postseason to this point. The Clippers knocked off defending champion San Antonio in a stirring seven-game series to start the playoffs and have made the Rockets think twice about their hack-a-Jordan strategy in the semifinals.


And with Kevin Love out with a shoulder injury and Kyrie Irving trying to gut through injuries to both legs, James has again taken the team on his broad shoulders and carried them to the brink of the Eastern Conference finals. He had 38 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, three steals, three blocks and no turnovers in Cleveland's 106-101 victory over the Bulls in Game 5, a box-filling stat line the likes of which has never been seen in the NBA playoffs.


''We ask a lot of him and he delivers a lot,'' Blatt said. ''We've asked him to be aggressive and to be in attack mode and not to hesitate. He's doing it.''


The last thing the Clippers or Cavaliers want is a Game 7.


Anything can happen in the final game of the series. A fluke bounce, a bad call, and especially in these playoffs, an injury to a key player. So James and Chris Paul of the Clippers don't want to take any chances.


''There's got to be a sense of desperation in a way that brings the best out of you, the most fight out of you, the best spirit and effort out of you. ... But as far as anxiety or nerves, no,'' Bulls forward Pau Gasol said. ''Right now, we understand the position we are in. We've got to win two games to advance.''


Here is a look at the two games, with start times in EST.


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Cavaliers at Bulls, Cleveland leads 3-2, 8 p.m., ESPN


The Bulls got some good news Wednesday when Gasol's strained left hamstring improved enough to list him as probable for Game 6.


Gasol has missed the past two games of the series, and the Bulls have sorely missed his presence on the glass and his ability to stretch the Cavaliers defense with his mid-range jumper. He had 21 points and 10 rebounds in their Game 1 win at Cleveland, forcing the Cavaliers to make major adjustments in how they defend the Bulls' pick-and-pop offense.


The team that has won the rebounding battle has emerged victorious in each of the five games to this point, so getting Gasol's instincts back on the court and perhaps allowing coach Tom Thibodeau to not have to play the struggling Joakim Noah as much should give the Bulls a boost.


''I feel like when we have lost a couple games in a row, we've always reacted well and we always play our best,'' Gasol said. ''We seem like we need that sense of urgency and desperation in order for us to have a great focus, a great intensity.''


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Rockets at Clippers, Los Angeles leads 3-2, 10:30 p.m., ESPN


The difference in Game 5 for the Rockets wasn't their ability to keep DeAndre Jordan from destroying them on the glass or Blake Griffin from taking over the game. It was forcing the Clippers' 3-point shooters, especially J.J. Redick, into off nights.


Redick was tremendous in the first four games of the series, but went just 1 for 8 on 3s in Game 5. Jamal Crawford was 2 for 10 from the field and Matt Barnes was 1 for 8, allowing the Rockets to focus more on attacking the glass and limiting second-chance opportunities.


''If we're going to allow them to get into the paint the way they did then we're going to struggle,'' Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. ''That's clearly an area where we have to improve on.''


Houston out-rebounded the Clippers 58-39, with James Harden grabbing 11 boards and Dwight Howard 15. They'll need much more of that kind of production at Staples Center to stay alive in the series.


''I've been waiting for that team to show up for a while, and that's how we have to play,'' coach Kevin McHale said. ''We have to play downhill and attack.''

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, May 14


Chicago is expected to get Gasol back after he missed last two games, as they try and hold serve at home and force Game 7. Bulls shot less than 40% from floor in last three games, with all three decided by five or less points- they're 10-5 in last 15 games overall with six of last nine staying under total; Chicago made 10-18 from arc in Game 1, only 29-87 in last four games. Cleveland had only 13 fast break points in last two games. Rose is 28-73 from floor the last three games. .

All five Rocket-Clipper games went over, with four of five decided by 16+ points and home side winning four of five (3-2 vs spread). Houston got crushed by 25-33 points in Games 2-3 here. Jordan is +76 in this series (Rockets are +29 when he is off floor); he was even in Game 5, when Clippers lost by 21. Redick was 3-12 in Game 4 after he looked like Reggie Miller in other series games. LA had three fastbreak points in Game 5, after averaging 19.5 in first four series games. Eight of last nine Clipper games went over the total.

2015 playoffs
Chicago vs Cleveland
Chi 99-92, +4.5, U195
Clev 106-91, -5.5, O195.5
Chi 99-96, -3, O194.5
Clev 86-84, -3 U194
Clev 106-101, -5.5, O190.5

Washington vs Atlanta
Wash 104-98, +5.5, O197
Atl 106-90, -9, U199
Wash 103-101, +4, O196.5
Atl 106-101, -4.5, O198
Atl 82-81, -7.5, U200.5

Memphis vs Golden State
GSt 101-86, -10.5, U196
Mem 101-86, +10.5, U198.5
Mem 99-89, +4.5, U196.5
GSt 101-84, -3.5, U196
GSt 98-78, -10, U198

LA Clippers vs Houston
LAC 117-101, +7.5, O212
Hst 115-109, -8, O214.5
LAC 124-99, -6, O214.5
LAC 128-95, -6.5 O217.5
Hst 124-103, +3, O219




NBA

Thursday, May 14

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHICAGO
Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Chicago is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing Cleveland
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland

10:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. LA CLIPPERS
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games on the road
LA Clippers are 19-6 SU in their last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing Houston

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Thursday, May 14

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Game of the Day: NBA Thursday playoff matchups
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls (-2, 192.5)
Cavaliers lead series 3-2

LeBron James has placed the Cleveland Cavaliers in position to wrap up the series against Chicago when they travel to face the Bulls in Thursday’s Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. James’ epic Game 5 performance included 38 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and no turnovers to give Cleveland a 3-2 lead.

James sprained his left ankle in Game 4 but didn’t seem to be bothered by the ailment while playing 41 minutes on Tuesday. “LeBron was just outstanding in every element of the game,” Cavaliers coach David Blatt told reporters. “You can’t pick a thing that he didn’t do at the highest level.” Chicago will be looking for point guard Derrick Rose to bounce back from a shaky 16-point outing after scoring 30 or more points in back-to-back contests. Rose tweaked his shoulder and all indications are that the ailment is minor and won’t affect his availability.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: The Bulls opened as -1.5 home faves before shifting up to -2. The total of 192.5 has not moved since opening.

INJURY REPORT: Cavaliers - N/A Bulls - F Pau Gasol (Ques-Hamstring)

ABOUT THE BULLS: Power forward Pau Gasol (hamstring) has missed the last two games and the club is confident that he will return for Game 6. Chicago has missed a big piece of its attack with Gasol sidelined as role player Taj Gibson isn’t up to the task of picking up the slack. “I think (Gasol) knows his body,” Chicago coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters. “If he feels good enough to play, we’ll give it a shot. He’s been around long enough to understand. His health is the big thing. If he can go, he’ll go. If he can’t or doesn’t feel comfortable with it, he won’t.”

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS: James wasn’t the only Cleveland player standing out in Game 5 as point guard Kyrie Irving re-emerged to score 25 points – more than his combined output of the previous two games (23), when he was 5-of-23 from the field. Irving has been bothered by injuries to his right foot and left knee and made three 3-pointers as part of a 9-of-16 shooting effort over 39 minutes. Shooting guard Iman Shumpert (groin) bounced back for 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting after being 4-of-17 over the previous two contests.

TRENDS:

*Cavaliers are 5-16 ATS in the last 21 meetings.
*Bulls are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
*Over is 11-3 in Cavaliers last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
*Under is 16-7 in Bulls last 23 vs. NBA Central.

CONSENSUS: 62.15 percent of the public is backing the Bulls, with 51.4 percent on the under.



Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers (-8, 219.5)
Clippers lead series 3-2

The Houston Rockets staved off elimination and now look to tie the best-of-7 Western Conference semifinals against Los Angeles when they visit the Clippers in Thursday’s Game 6. After losing back-to-back games by an average of 29 points, Houston rolled to a 124-103 win on Tuesday to cut Los Angeles’ series lead to 3-2.

Star guard James Harden turned in his top performance of the series with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to notch Houston’s first playoff triple-double since Steve Francis recorded one in 2004. The victory helped revive the Rockets and their confidence was flowing after delivering such a stellar showing. “The tremendous motivating factor for us is we don’t want our season to end and we realize that we can focus in on just one game,” veteran guard Jason Terry told reporters. “One game only and get the win. Then we will be back in the friendly confines of the Toyota Center.” The Clippers, who are vying for their first trip to the Western Conference finals, had only three fast-break points in Game 5 after totaling 45 in back-to-back blowout victories.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: The line has moved a half point since opening at LAC -7.5 to -8. The total has climbed from 218.5 to 219.5.

INJURY REPORT: Rockets - G K.J. McDaniels (Out-Wrist) Clippers - N/A

ABOUT THE ROCKETS: Houston didn’t appear to have much fight left after losing Games 3 and 4 by an average of 29 points but Harden, forward Trevor Ariza (22 points, eight rebounds) and center Dwight Howard (20 points, 15 rebounds) proved to be a formidable trio with elimination staring them in the eyes. Harden was bothered by the flu but still drove the lane with ease and distributed the ball generously as the Rockets dictated the flow of the game. “We played our tempo and to our pace,” guard Corey Brewer told reporters. “We didn’t want to go home. We’re trying to play it one game at a time.”

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS: Los Angeles missed an opportunity to close out the series and now feels pressure to wrap it up at home. “You look at, statistically, Game 7s on the road – nobody wants to put themselves in that position,” Griffin told reporters. “If we don’t have a sense of urgency going home after already losing a game, then we’ll be in trouble.” Griffin continued his outstanding series with 30 points and 16 rebounds while point guard Chris Paul (22 points, 10 assists) is showing little signs of hamstring issues.

TRENDS:

*Rockets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Pacific.
*Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
*Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
*Over is 5-0 in Clippers last 5 home games.

CONSENSUS: 56.21 of users are backing Houston with 61.2 percent taking the over.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Thursday, May 14


Gasol says 'I'll be out there' for Game 6

Double-double machine Pau Gasol has missed the past two games for the Chicago Bulls, but he doesn't expect to miss anymore time. According to Rachel Nichols, Gasol said he plans to play in Game 6 but is not sure just how effective he will be.

Gasol has averaged 16.3 points and 11.8 rebounds during his nine playoff games for the Bulls this year.

Chicago is currently -1.5 when they try and stave off elimination against the Cavs Thursday.


Warriors cash sixth-straight Under ticket

With the Golden State Warriors winning 98-78 in Game 5 against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, the final scoreline finished well under the closing 198 total making it the sixth consecutive Under for the Warriors.

Through nine postseason games, the Warriors are 1-7-1 Over/Under with each of the five games in the series against the Grizzlies have resulted in successful under wagers.

The series shifts to Memphis for Game 6 and online books currently have a total of 194.5 on the board.


Clippers-Rockets going over, despite rising totals

The Western Conference semifinals between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers is not short on offense, with all five games in the series going over so far.

Each game in the series has seen the closing total climb by at least one point, but has jumped as many as three between Game 1 and 2. The two offensive juggernauts have combined for an average of 223 points per game through their first five.

Currently the total for Game 6 sits at 219.5 after opening at 218.5.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, May 14


Cleveland Cavaliers @ Chicago Bulls

Game 741-742
May 14, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland Cavalie
123.435
Chicago Bulls
127.871
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Bulls
by 4 1/2
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Bulls
by 2
192
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Bulls
(-2); Over

Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Clippers

Game 743-744
May 14, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston Rockets
122.394
Los Angeles Clipp
132.873
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles Clipp
by 10 1/2
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles Clipp
by 8 1/2
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Clipp
(-8 1/2); Over




NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, May 14

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CLEVELAND (60 - 31) at CHICAGO (56 - 37) - 5/14/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 58-78 ATS (-27.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 12-5 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-8 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (62 - 30) at LA CLIPPERS (63 - 31) - 5/14/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 53-38 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 32-23 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 31-22 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 19-28 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 228-279 ATS (-78.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 203-254 ATS (-76.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 136-174 ATS (-55.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 11-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 11-5 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Thursday, May 14


Bulls' PG Derrick Rose, probable Thursday

Rose is expected to be ready for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cavaliers despite an injured wrist.


Warriors cash sixth-straight Under ticket

With the Golden State Warriors winning 98-78 in Game 5 against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, the final scoreline finished well under the closing 198 total making it the sixth consecutive Under for the Warriors.

Through nine postseason games, the Warriors are 1-7-1 Over/Under with each of the five games in the series against the Grizzlies have resulted in successful under wagers.

The series shifts to Memphis for Game 6 and online books currently have a total of 194.5 on the board.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL conference finals schedules

NHL conference finals schedule, as announced by the league Wednesday night. All times are Eastern. Games will air on NBC and NBCSN in the United States, on CBC and TVA Sports in Canada.

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers

Game 1, Saturday, May 16, Tampa Bay at New York Rangers, 1 p.m., NBC, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 2, Monday, May 18, Tampa Bay at New York Rangers, 1 p.m., NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 3, Wednesday, May 20, New York Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m., NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 4, Friday, May 22, New York Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m., NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 5*, Sunday, May 24, Tampa Bay at New York Rangers, 8 p.m., NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 6*, Tuesday, May 26, New York Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m., NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 7*, Friday, May 29, Tampa Bay at New York Rangers, 8 p.m., NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports


WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks

Game 1, Sunday, May 17, Chicago at Anaheim, 3 p.m., NBC, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 2, Tuesday, May 19, Chicago at Anaheim, 9 p.m., NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 3, Thursday, May 21, Anaheim at Chicago, 8 p.m., NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 4, Saturday, May 23, Anaheim at Chicago, 8 p.m., NBC, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 5*, Monday, May 25, Chicago at Anaheim, 9 p.m., NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 6*, Wednesday, May 27, Anaheim at Chicago, 8 p.m., NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Game 7*, Saturday, May 30, Chicago at Anaheim, 8 p.m., NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

*-if necessary

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Thursday, May 14


Lightning had regular season edge versus Rangers

The Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers met three times in the regular season and it was the Lightning that proved dominant in those meetings going 3-0 for the season sweep.

The Bolts were tabbed as dogs in two of those games (+100 and +101 at Madison Square Garden) and closed -153 on home ice on November 26.

Goals were plentiful in those three games and the Over cashed in each. Tampa tallied 15 goals and the Blueshirts just seven.

 

[CNOTES]

MAY RATED PICKS


MLB


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NBA


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double play...............8 - 5
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NHL


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triple play.............1 - 1........................ - 0.30
hat trick...............2 - 1 ....................... + 4.00

 

[CNOTES]

Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores


8:00 PM EDT
741 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS -1.5 -02 192.5o05 / 193 / 192.5 192 +115
742 CHICAGO BULLS 192.5o05 -1.5 -05 / -2 / -2 -08 -2 -15 -135
CLE-PF-Kevin Love-OUT | CHI-C-Pau Gasol-Probable | TV: ESPN, DTV: 206


10:35 PM EDT
743 HOUSTON ROCKETS 219o05 219o05 / 220 / 220u11 220.5 +325
744 LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS -7.5 -07 -8 -21 / -8.5 / -8.5 -09 -8.5 -400
HOU-G-James Harden-Probable | TV: ESPN, DTV: 206

 

[CNOTES]

Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Score


1:05 PM EDT
901 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (R) Worley, V -135 -122 / -120 / -118 -110 -1.5(+150)
902 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (R) Harang, A 8u20 8u20 / 7.5o20 / 7.5o15 7.5u20 +1.5(-170)
PIT-CF-Andrew McCutchen-Doubtful | SUNNY, WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 3-8. GAME TEMP 67, RH 31%


2:20 PM EDT
903 NEW YORK METS (L) Niese, J 7.5u15 7.5u15 7.5u25 +1.5(-210)
904 CHICAGO CUBS (L) Wood, T -130 -130 / -125 / -124 -120 -1.5(+180)
TV: CSN-Chicago, SNY, DTV: 639, 665 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO LEFT 8-13. GAME TEMP 56, RH 64%


7:10 PM EDT
905 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (R) Lincecum, T 7o20 7o20 / 7o15 7u20 +1.5(-160)
906 CINCINNATI REDS (R) Cueto, J -165 -160 / -162 / -161 -157 -1.5(+140)
TV: CSN-Bay, FS-Ohio, MLB, DTV: 213, 661, 696 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, WIND IN FROM RIGHT CENTER 4-9. GAME TEMP 71, RH 42%


10:10 PM EDT
907 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (R) Fister, D 6.5o20 6.5o17 / 6.5o15 / 6.5o16 6.5o20 +1.5(-215)
908 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Ross, T -107 -120 / -119 / -120 -119 -1.5(+185)
TV: FS-San Diego, MASN, DTV: 640, 694 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 60% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND OUT TO RIGHT 11-16. GAME TEMP 58, RH 77%


10:10 PM EDT
909 COLORADO ROCKIES (R) Bettis, C 7.5 7.5 8u20 +1.5(-120)
910 LOS ANGELES DODGERS (L) Anderson, B -190 -195 / -215 / -210 -205 -1.5(+100)
Overnight Pitching Change: Colorado - C. Bettis for E. Butler | TV: ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 683 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 60% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND OUT TO LEFT 9-14. GAME TEMP 59, RH 69%


1:05 PM EDT
911 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Pelfrey, M 8.5o15 8o11 / 8 / 8o20 8.5u15 +1.5(-140)
912 DETROIT TIGERS (R) Sanchez, A -165 -154 / -157 / -156 -175 -1.5(+120)
DET-DH-Victor Martinez-Doubtful | TV: FS-Detroit, FS-North, MLB, DTV: 213, 663, 668 | MOSTLY SUNNY, WIND IN FROM LEFT CENTER 4-9. GAME TEMP 58, RH 43%


2:05 PM EDT
913 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Guthrie, J -125 -120 / -118 / -115 -107 -1.5(+150)
914 TEXAS RANGERS (L) Detwiler, R 9.5u20 9u40 / 8.5o15 / 8.5o25 9u15 +1.5(-170)
TV: FS-Kansas City, FS-Southwest, DTV: 672, 676 | PARTLY SUNNY, WIND IN FROM RIGHT 10-15. GAME TEMP 79, RH 66% HEAT INDEX 82
FREE MATCH UP5-STAR PICKSTOP POWER LINESVEGAS ODDSFREE PICKSBOX SCORERECAPLINEUPSPROJECTIONSBET NOW
7:10 PM EDT
915 NEW YORK YANKEES (R) Whitley, C -115 -122 / -121 / -119 -121 -1.5(+140)
916 TAMPA BAY RAYS (R) Ramirez, E 8u15 8u26 / 7.5o15 / 7.5 7.5u20 +1.5(-160)
TV: MLB, SunSports, DTV: 213, 653 | Dome


8:10 PM EDT
917 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (R) Hutchison, D 9u20 -104 / -105 / -104 -105 -1.5(+150)
918 HOUSTON ASTROS (R) Hernandez, R -105 8.5 / 8.5u18 / 8.5u20 8.5o15 +1.5(-170)
TV: ROOT-Southwest, DTV: 674 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE THUNDERSTORMS EARLY. WIND OUT TO LEFT CENTER 9-14. GAME TEMP 81, RH 74% HEAT INDEX 86 (MINUTE MAID PARK ROOF CLOSES IN WET WEATHER)


10:10 PM EDT
919 BOSTON RED SOX (R) Kelly, J 7.5o15 7.5u25 / 7.5u24 / 7.5u25 7.5u15 +1.5(-200)
920 SEATTLE MARINERS (L) Elias, R -125 -121 / -125 / -124 -121 -1.5(+170)
TV: NESN, ROOT-Northwest, DTV: 628, 687 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 5-10. GAME TEMP 61, RH 60%


12:10 PM EDT
921 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (R) Wacha, M -120 -113 / -109 / -108 -106 -1.5(+150)
922 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Bauer, T 7.5o15 7.5u20 / 7.5u19 / 7.5u20 7.5u20 +1.5(-170)
STL-LF-Matt Holliday-Doubtful | TV: FS-Midwest, SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 662, 671 | MOSTLY SUNNY, WIND IN FROM RIGHT 6-11. GAME TEMP 57, RH 55%

 

[CNOTES]

MLB Consensus Picks As Of 8:30 A.M Pacific


MLB Consensus Picks


Sides (ATS)


Time Away Line Picks Pct Home Line Picks Pct Detail Odds


10:10 PM Colorado +183 197 22.75% LA Dodgers -200 669 77.25% View View


1:08 PM Minnesota +146 357 34.00% Detroit -159 693 66.00% View View


10:10 PM Boston +114 290 34.98% Seattle -123 539 65.02% View View


7:10 PM San Francisco +146 352 40.14% Cincinnati -158 525 59.86% View View


8:10 PM Toronto -104 412 49.94% Houston -104 413 50.06% View View


2:20 PM NY Mets +111 570 58.04% Chi. Cubs -120 412 41.96% View View


10:10 PM Washington +109 554 63.39% San Diego -118 320 36.61% View View


1:05 PM Pittsburgh -110 632 63.45% Philadelphia +102 364 36.55% View View


7:10 PM NY Yankees -121 584 68.63% Tampa Bay +112 267 31.37% View View


2:05 PM Kansas City -107 701 74.10% Texas -101 245 25.90% View View


12:10 PM St. Louis -102 864 76.19% Cleveland -106 270 23.81% View View




Totals (Over/Under)


Time Away Total Over Pct Home Total Under Pct Detail Odds


2:20 PM NY Mets 7.5 38 34.86% Chi. Cubs 7.5 71 65.14% View View

1:05 PM Pittsburgh 7.5 246 43.54% Philadelphia 7.5 319 56.46% View View


7:10 PM San Francisco 7 221 46.33% Cincinnati 7 256 53.67% View View


12:10 PM St. Louis 7.5 316 53.47% Cleveland 7.5 275 46.53% View View


1:08 PM Minnesota 8 298 54.68% Detroit 8 247 45.32% View View


2:05 PM Kansas City 9 293 55.81% Texas 9 232 44.19% View View


8:10 PM Toronto 8.5 289 57.34% Houston 8.5 215 42.66% View View


7:10 PM NY Yankees 7.5 284 61.74% Tampa Bay 7.5 176 38.26% View View


10:10 PM Washington 6.5 355 68.01% San Diego 6.5 167 31.99% View View


10:10 PM Boston 7.5 349 68.03% Seattle 7.5 164 31.97% View View


10:10 PM Colorado 8 71 68.93% LA Dodgers 8 32 31.07% View View

 

[CNOTES]

MLB EARLY STARTS

Thursday, May 14


Game Score Status Pick Amount


St. Louis - 12:10 PM ET Cleveland -106 500 *****
Cleveland - Over 7.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Pittsburgh - 1:05 PM ET Pittsburgh -110 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Philadelphia - Over 7.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Minnesota - 1:08 PM ET Minnesota +146 500 *****
Detroit - Over 8 500


Kansas City - 2:05 PM ET Texas -101 500 GRAND SLAM
Texas - Over 9 500 DOUBLE PLAY


NY Mets - 2:20 PM ET NY Mets +111 500 GRAND SLAM
Chi. Cubs - Over 7.5 500 *****

 

[CNOTES]

Thursday, May 14


Game Score Status Pick Amount


NY Yankees - 7:10 PM ET NY Yankees -130 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Tampa Bay - Over 7.5 500


San Francisco - 7:10 PM ET San Francisco +156 500 GRAND SLAM
Cincinnati - Under 7 500


Toronto - 8:10 PM ET Toronto -104 500 *****
Houston - Over 8.5 500


Boston - 10:10 PM ET Boston +104 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Seattle - Over 7.5 500


Colorado - 10:10 PM ET Colorado +188 500 *****
LA Dodgers - Over 8 500


Washington - 10:10 PM ET San Diego -120 500 GRAND SLAM
San Diego - Over 6.5 500

 

[CNOTES]

Thursday, May 14


Game Score Status Pick Amount


Cleveland - 8:00 PM ET Chicago -2 500 TRIPLE PLAY


Chicago - Over 192.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY






Houston - 10:30 PM ET L.A. Clippers -8.5 500 SLAM DUNK


L.A. Clippers - Under 220 500 DOUBLE PLAY