TheSpread.com NBA News Headlines 2013 NBA Playoffs Pacers vs. Heat Game 1 Picks & Predictions http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/052213-2013-nba-playoffs-pacers-vs-heat-game-1-picks-a-predictions Pacers vs. Heat Game 1 Pick

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MIAMI, FL (ATS Consultants) – Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals tips off tonight at 8:30PM ET. Will the Heat cover the big spread against the Pacers?

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ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed the Heat as 8-point favorites over the Pacers, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 181.5 points.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Heat opened as 8.5-point favorites but the spread has been bet down to 8 at most online and Vegas sports books. As for the total, it opened at 183.5 but has been bet down as low as 181.5 and is 182 at some select online sports books.

PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 51% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Pacers. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.

NBA FREE PICK: Take Miami. According to latest NBA trends, the home team is 4-1 against the spread in the last five meetings between these

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ats@thespread.com (ATSSportsline.com) Wed, 22 May 2013 20:31:29 GMT http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/052213-2013-nba-playoffs-pacers-vs-heat-game-1-picks-a-predictions
2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 Odds for Wednesday, May 22 http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/052213-2013-nba-eastern-conference-finals-game-1-odds-for-wednesday-may-22 East Finals Game 1 Odds

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(TheSpread) – The NBA Eastern Conference Finals begin play on Wednesday with Game 1. Here is a look at the odds and over/under total for the series opener.

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Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals features the top-seeded Miami Heat hosting the third-seeded Indiana Pacers at 8PM ET (View Matchup). According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, Miami is the favorite in Game 1 of this series, as the Heat have odds of -7.5 points against the Pacers. The over/under total for the contest has been set at 182.5 points.

Miami comes into the game at 74-17 overall, 41-5 at home and 52-39 against the spread. Indiana is now 57-36 overall, 21-25 on the road and 50-43 against the spread. These two teams met three times this season, with the home team winning all three games, Indiana getting the nod in two of the three games. The two teams have split their last 10 meetings and have hit the over in five of their last six meetings.

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For odds and point totals for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, see below.

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drew@thespread.com (Drew Sharper) Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/052213-2013-nba-eastern-conference-finals-game-1-odds-for-wednesday-may-22
2013 NBA Playoffs Grizzlies vs. Spurs Game 2 Picks & Predictions http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/052113-2013-nba-playoffs-grizzlies-vs-spurs-game-2-picks-a-predictions Grizzlies vs. Spurs Game 2 Pick

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (ATS Consultants) – In what should be a low-scoring game, the Spurs will host the Grizzlies tonight in Game 2 at 9:00PM ET.

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ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed the Spurs as 5.5-point favorites over the Grizzlies, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 181 points. In Game 1 of this series on Sunday, San Antonio knocked off Memphis 105-83 and covered easily as a 4.5-point favorite. The combined score also went over the total of 181.5.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Spurs opened as 4.5-point favorites over the Grizzlies but the spread has jumped to either 5 or 5.5, depending on the sports book. The total, meanwhile, opened at 183 and has been bet down to 181 at most sports books.

PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 51% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Spurs. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.

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ats@thespread.com (ATSSportsline.com) Tue, 21 May 2013 20:20:57 GMT http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/052113-2013-nba-playoffs-grizzlies-vs-spurs-game-2-picks-a-predictions
2013 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 2 Odds for Tuesday, May 21 http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/052113-2013-nba-western-conference-finals-game-2-odds-for-tuesday-may-21 Western Finals Game 2 Odds

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(TheSpread) – The NBA Western Conference Finals continue on Tuesday with Game 2 of the series. Here is a look at the odds for this game.

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Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals features the San Antonio Spurs hosting the Memphis Grizzlies at 9PM ET (View Matchup) with San Antonio leading the series, 1-0. According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, San Antonio is the favorite to win Game 2, as the Spurs have odds of -5 points against the Grizzlies, while the over/under total for this contest has been set at 181.5 points. When it comes to the odds to win the series, San Antonio now has odds of -250 to win this series, while the Grizzlies have a money line of +210.

San Antonio is 67-26 on the season, 40-7 at home and 47-44-2 against the spread. Memphis is 64-30 overall, 27-21 on the road and 56-36-2 against the spread. The home team has won all five meetings between these two teams this season, as the Spurs picked up a 105-83 win in Game 1. The Spurs have now won seven of their last nine against the Spurs and have covered in three straight meetings with Memphis.

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drew@thespread.com (Drew Sharper) Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/052113-2013-nba-western-conference-finals-game-2-odds-for-tuesday-may-21
2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Series Odds: Pacers vs. Heat http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051913-2013-nba-eastern-conference-finals-series-odds-pacers-vs-heat Eastern Conference Finals Odds

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(TheSpread) – The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers are set to meet up in the 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Here is a look at the odds to win this series.

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This series is part of the Eastern Conference playoffs with the Heat as the No. 1 seed and the Pacers are the No. 3 seed. According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, the Heat are the favorite to win this best-of-7 series, with the Heat getting a money line of -700 to win, while the Pacers have odds of +500 to prevail. Game 1 of this series takes place on Wednesday night at 8:30PM ET in Miami.

Miami reached the conference finals by beating the Chicago Bulls in five games while the Indiana Pacers eliminated the New York Knicks in the second round, beating them in six games. Miami is now 74-17 on the season, 41-5 at home and 33-12 on the road. Indiana is 57-36 overall, 36-11 at home and 21-25 on the road. These two teams met three times during the regular season, with the home team winning all three games, Indiana getting two of the victories. These two teams also met in last year’s playoffs, with the Heat beating the Pacers in six games in

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drew@thespread.com (Drew Sharper) Sun, 19 May 2013 20:10:30 GMT http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051913-2013-nba-eastern-conference-finals-series-odds-pacers-vs-heat
2013 NBA Playoffs Grizzlies vs. Spurs Game 1 Picks & Predictions http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051913-2013-nba-playoffs-grizzlies-vs-spurs-game-1-picks-a-predictions Grizzlies vs. Spurs Game 1 Pick

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (ATS Consultants) – The Western Conference Finals begins this afternoon at 3:30PM ET when the Spurs will look to take a one game lead over the Grizzlies.

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ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed the Spurs as 4.5-point favorites over the Grizzlies, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 182.5 points.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Grizzlies opened as 4-point favorites but the spread has been bet up to 4.5 at most online and Vegas sports books. As for the total, it opened at 183.5 but its been bet down to 182.5.

PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 55% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Grizzlies. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.

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ats@thespread.com (ATSSportsline.com) Sun, 19 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051913-2013-nba-playoffs-grizzlies-vs-spurs-game-1-picks-a-predictions
2013 NBA Finals Odds To Win: Heat Favored Entering Conference Finals http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051913-2013-nba-finals-odds-to-win-heat-favored-entering-conference-finals Updated NBA Finals Odds

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(TheSpread) – The 2013 NBA Playoffs are down to its Final Four. Here is a look at the odds to win this year’s NBA Championship.

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According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, the Miami Heat, are still the favorites to win it all, as they have odds of 1/3 odds to win. The other short odds to win are the San Antonio Spurs (6/1), the Memphis Grizzlies (7/1) and the Indiana Pacers (15/1).

Miami is the top seed in the NBA Playoffs and the defending NBA champion. The Heat are coming off a win over the Chicago Bulls in the conference semifinals in five games.

San Antonio is the No. 2 seed in the West and has home court for its series with Memphis. The Spurs are coming off a series win over the Golden State Warriors in six games.

Memphis is the No. 5 seed in the West. The Grizzlies reached the conference finals by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder, the defending conference champions, in five games.

Indiana is the No. 3 seed in the East and the Pacers are set to face the Heat in the conference finals. Indiana was able to reach the conference finals by beating the

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drew@thespread.com (Drew Sharper) Sun, 19 May 2013 15:20:45 GMT http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051913-2013-nba-finals-odds-to-win-heat-favored-entering-conference-finals
2013 NBA Playoffs Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Picks & Predictions http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051813-2013-nba-playoffs-knicks-vs-pacers-game-6-picks-a-predictions Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Pick

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (ATS Consultants) – The Pacers will look to eliminate the Knicks tonight in Game 6 when the two teams tip off at 8:00PM ET.

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ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed the Pacers as 5-point favorites over the Knicks, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 179.5 points. Indiana currently leads the series three-games-to-two.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Pacers opened as 5-point favorites and that's where the current line sits at most online and Vegas sports books. The total, meanwhile, opened at 179.5 points and it hasn't budged.

PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 57% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Pacers. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.

NBA FREE PICK: Take New York. According to latest NBA trends, New York Knicks are: 10-3 ATS last 13 playing on 1 days rest, 19-9

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ats@thespread.com (ATSSportsline.com) Sat, 18 May 2013 20:15:00 GMT http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051813-2013-nba-playoffs-knicks-vs-pacers-game-6-picks-a-predictions
2013 NBA Playoffs Odds & Over/Under Totals for Saturday, May 18 http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051813-2013-nba-playoffs-odds-a-overunder-totals-for-saturday-may-18 Saturday's NBA Playoff Odds

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(TheSpread) – There is just one game on the NBA Playoff Schedule for Saturday. Here is a look at the odds and over/under total for the lone contest.

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The lone game of the day is a Game 6 in the Eastern Conference with the Indiana Pacers hosting the New York Knicks at 8PM ET (View Matchup) with Indiana leading the series, 3-2. According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, Indiana is the favorite in Game 6, as the Pacers have odds of -4.5 points against the Knicks. The over/under total for the contest has been set at 177.5 points.

New York is 60-33 on the season, 25-21 on the road and 51-40-2 against the spread. Indiana is 56-36 overall, 35-11 at home and 49-43 against the spread. The home team has won the last four games in this series and nine of the last 10 meetings between these two teams. The two teams have hit the under in their last three meetings as well.

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For odds and point totals for each of Saturday’s games, see below.

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drew@thespread.com (Drew Sharper) Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051813-2013-nba-playoffs-odds-a-overunder-totals-for-saturday-may-18
2013 NBA Western Conference Finals Series Odds: Grizzlies vs. Spurs http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051713-2013-nba-western-conference-finals-series-odds-grizzlies-vs-spurs NBA Western Conference Finals Odds

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(TheSpread) – The San Antonio and Memphis Grizzlies will meet in the 2013 NBA Western Conference Finals. Here is a look at the odds to win this series.

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This is the Western Conference Finals with the Spurs as the second seed and the Grizzlies as the fifth seed. According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, the Spurs are the slim favorite to win this best-of-seven, as they have odds of -115 to win, while the Grizzlies have a money line of -105 to win. Game 1 of this series will be held on Sunday at 3:30PM ET in San Antonio.

San Antonio is coming off a win in six games over the Golden State Warriors while the Memphis Grizzlies beat the defending conference champs, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in five games. San Antonio is now 66-26 overall, 39-7 at home, 27-19 on the road and 46-44-2 against the spread. Memphis is 64-29 overall, 37-9 at home, 27-20 on the road and 56-35-2 against the spread. These two teams met four times during the season, with the home team winning all four games, each team claiming two victories. San Antonio has won six of its last eight meetings with the Grizzlies, covering the spread in six of those eight games as well. The two have

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drew@thespread.com (Drew Sharper) Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:36 GMT http://www.thespread.com/nba-articles/051713-2013-nba-western-conference-finals-series-odds-grizzlies-vs-spurs