The NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing, as is the ongoing MLB season, and we’ve been getting into the swing of things at the Tuley’s Takes home office by taking some breaks during the day to hit the batting cages and driving ranges.
We’ve been inspired to hit some golf balls by seeing 50-year-old Phil Mickelson win the PGA Championship last weekend. I’ve been kicking myself for not betting Lefty at 250-1 to 265-1, which was available here in Las Vegas. Mickelson was 300-1 at VSiN’s new owner, DraftKings, which is not licensed in Nevada, and I’m not permitted to bet at DK anyway. But I do like to bet previous champions who are being overlooked by the bookmakers and betting public.
May 23, 2021 03:21 AM
Today, the weekend wraps up with 15 MLB games, 4 NBA playoff games and 4 NHL Stanley Cup playoff games. For extensive Sunday betting analysis and line move updates be sure to join Patrick Meagher and myself this morning from 10 a.m.-noon ET on The Lombardi Line. We ll be broadcasting LIVE from the South Point in Las Vegas. We ll also be joined by VSiN s Will Hill, Jonathan Von Tobel along with Thomas Gable at the Borgata in Atlantic City.
In the meantime, let s discuss a trio of NBA playoff games today receiving notable sharp action.
3:30 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns
Phoenix might have only split its four games last week, but it was bookended with impressive wins over Philadelphia and New York, so the Suns retain the top spot. The troubling aspect of the four games was a defense that gave up 118.4 points per 100 possessions. In April the Suns are 19th in defensive efficiency, so we have to wonder if it is an anomaly or signs of a larger problem.
Week recap: 3-1 SU/2-2 ATS
The Clippers ended the week with a dud, losing to New Orleans on the road, but this team continued its impressive second half with wins in three of four without Kawhi Leonard. Despite the loss to the Pelicans, the Clippers had the second-best offensive rating of the week at 116.9 and are tied for the league lead with 19 wins since the All-Star break.