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October 27, 2023
Smokehouse Mike’s NBA RECAP AND PREVIEW Friday October 27th
Milwaukee failed to cover as a 6.5 point favorite against Philadelphia winning 118 to 117.
The over cashes in
Lakers fail to cover as a 6.5 point favorite against Phoenix winning 100 to 95.
The under cashed on this one.
Denver travels to Memphis as a 5.5 point favorite with a total of 222.5
Denver’s Huff and Cancar are out. Memphis’s Morant, Kennard, Clark and Aldama are out.
Early Public Action shows 88% lean toward Denver and 71% favor the over.
Detroit travels to Charlotte as a 3.5 point dog with a total of 227.5
Detroit’s Morris Livers and Bogdanovic are out. Charlotte’s Ntilikina, Martin and Bridges are out. McGowens is a Game time decision.
Early Public Action shows 89% lean toward Detroit and 60% favor the under
NY travels to Atlanta as a 1.5 point dog with a total of 229.5
Atlanta’s Mathews is out.
Early Public Action shows 74% lean toward NY and 57% favor the under
Miami travels to Boston as an 8.5 point dog with a total of 217.5
Miami’s Robinson, Martin, and Jaquez are Game time decisions. Richardson, Highsmith are out.
Early Public Action shows 72% lean toward Boston and 71% favor the under
OKC travels to Cleveland as a 2.5 point dog with a total of 227.5
OKC’s J Williams and K Williams are out. Cleveland’s Rubio and Allen are out. Garland and Wade are Game time decisions.
Early Public Action shows 78% lean toward OKC and 57% favor the over.
Houston travels to San Antonio as a 2.5 point dog with a total of 226.5
Houston’s Oladipo, Eason and Landale are out. San Antonio’s Graham is out
Early Public Action shows 82% lean toward San Antonio and 56% favor the over
Toronto travels to Chicago as a 2.5 point dog with a total of 216.5
Toronto’s Koloko is out.
Early Public Action shows 76% lean toward Chicago and 56% favor the under
Brooklyn travels to Dallas as a 6.5 point dog with a total of 231.5
Brooklyn’s Claxton is out
Early Public Action shows 77% lean toward Brooklyn and 95% favor the over.
La Clippers travel to Utah as a 4.5 point favorite with a total of 228.5
Clipper’s Primo, Mann and Boston are out.
Early Public Action shows 73% lean toward LA and 56% favor the over.
Orlando travels to Portland as a 4.5 point favorite with a total of 223.5
Orlando’s Harris is Game time decision. Portland’s Wainright is out. Simmons is a Game time decision.
Early Public Action shows 92% lean toward Orlando and 57% favor the over
Golden State travels to Sacramento as a 2.5 point dog with a total of 238.5
Golden State’s Green is out. Sacramento’s Slawson and Lyles are out
Early Public Action shows 84% lean toward Sacramento and 66% favor the under.
Early Public Action is not Official Picks or Mike's picks
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