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November 09, 2023

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RECAP Nov 8th games :
Washington covered as a 1.5 point dog against Charlotte winning 132 to 116.
The over cashed in.

Boston failed to cover as a 2.5 point favorite against Philadelphia losing 103 to 106.
The under cashed in.

NY covered as a 5.5 point favorite against Utah winning 134 to 118.
The over cashed in.

Brooklyn covered as a 5.5 dog against The Clippers winning 100 to 93.
The under cashed in.

Minnesota covered as a 9.5 point favorite against New Orleans winning 122 to 101.
The over cashed in.

Houston covered as a 1.5 point dog dog against The Lakers winning 128 to 94.
The under cashed in.

Detroit covered as a 12.5 point dog against Milwaukee losing 118 to 120.
The over cashed in.

OKC covered as a 2.5 point dog against Cleveland winning 128 to 120.
The over cashed.

Miami covered as a 1.5 point favorite against Memphis winning 108 to 102.
The under cashed in.

Phoenix covered as a 1.5 point favorite against Chicago winning in OT 116 to 115.
The over cashed in.

Toronto covered as a 4.5 point dog against Dallas winning 127 to 116.
The over cashed in.

Denver failed to cover as a 4.5 point favorite against Golden State winning 108 to 105.
The under cashed in.

Sacramento failed to cover as an 8.5 point favorite against Portland winning 121 to 118.
The over cashed in.

PREVIEW November 9th:
Milwaukee travels to Indiana as a 2.5 point favorite with a total of 241.5
Milwaukee’s Lillard and Giannis are game time decisions.
Early Public Action shows 64% lean toward Milwaukee and 73% favor the over.

Atlanta travels to Orlando as a 3.5 point favorite with a total of 231.5
Atlanta’s Matthews, Gueye and Bufkin are out. ORlando’s G.Harris and Carter are out.
Isaac, K. Harris and Fultz are game time decisions.
Early Public Action shows 63% lean toward Atlanta and 51% favor the over.

Smokehouse Mike’s pick of the day
Milwaukee and Indiana will go under (against the public)
Not official picks

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