Oddsmakers at YouWager.lv opened Milwaukee Bucks at +7 and adjusted the point spread to +3.5. Spread steamed through key number 5 (opened 7 → now 3.5). No-vig fair probability puts Milwaukee Bucks at 40.4% (+148).
Oddsmakers at YouWager.lv opened San Antonio Spurs at -15 and adjusted the point spread to -17.5. No-vig fair probability puts Sacramento Kings at 10.7% (+831).
Oddsmakers at YouWager.lv opened Boston Celtics at -8.5 and adjusted the point spread to -10.5. No-vig fair probability puts Charlotte Hornets at 22.3% (+349).
Oddsmakers at YouWager.lv opened Philadelphia 76ers at -2.5 and adjusted the point spread to -3. Line moved onto key number 3 (Philadelphia 76ers -3 / Cleveland Cavaliers +3). No-vig fair probability puts Cleveland Cavaliers at 42% (+138).
Oddsmakers at YouWager.lv opened Los Angeles Lakers at -2.5 and adjusted the point spread to -3. Line moved onto key number 3 (Los Angeles Lakers -3 / Portland Trail Blazers +3). No-vig fair probability puts Los Angeles Lakers at 58% (-138).
Oddsmakers at YouWager.lv opened New Orleans Pelicans at +4.5 and adjusted the point spread to +3.5. No-vig fair probability puts New Orleans Pelicans at 40.4% (+148).
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