Pick 'n' roll: Thursday's best NBA bets

By COVERS.COM STAFF

Orlando Magic at Washington Wizards (+3.5, 200)

Can the Wizards stop Dwight Howard? No.

Howard is virtually unstoppable around the basket and is putting up career numbers in numerous statistical categories. He is averaging more than 20 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks.

But let’s not forget about his supporting cast. Hedo Turkoglu (17.1 PPG) and Rashard Lewis (17.9 PPG) are both nearly seven-feet tall and cause major matchup problems for most clubs.

In fact, in a November 8 victory over the Wizards, Howard, Turkoglu and Lewis combined for 47 points and 25 rebounds. Howard had no problem finding his shot against the Wizards, going 11-for-13 and scoring a season-high 31 points but Turkoglu and Lewis both struggled, going 6-for-23.

The fact that the Magic were able to coast to a 25-point win over the Wizards, despite horrible shooting from Turkoglu and Lewis doesn't bode well for Washington.

The Magic are 8-2 straight up (SU) and 6-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 overall.

Pick: Orlando -3.5

New Orleans Hornets at Denver Nuggets (-2, 196.5)

Chauncey Billups (17 PPG, 6.6 APG) has certainly made an impact with his new club. Billups has led the Nuggets to an impressive 8-2 record since being acquired in a trade that sent Allen Iverson to the Detroit Pistons.

Billups gives the Nuggets a different look at the point guard position and definitely brings some needed defensive intensity to Denver.

"I'm sure he’ll have many special nights for us," Nuggets coach George Karl told reporters after Billups’ first game. "I think its fun to have an ally in Chauncey."

Karl is hoping Billups has one of those special nights against the Hornets Thursday. Billups has the difficult task of guarding Chris Paul, who leads the league in both assists (12.2) and steals (2.92).

Luckily for the Nuggets, Billups is a stingy defender who will use his size and strength to take the speedy Paul out of his comfort zone and force him into running a halfcourt offense.

Denver is 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS in its last 10 overall.

Pick: Denver -2

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Posted by mikeillhyland
4 years ago

shut up^

Posted by testrite
4 years ago

LuckyLogan, Thanks for the tip, I am not a big money gambler, I can only go 10 to 25 bucks a bet, But I could use some help, Im not a capper, Im just trying to make a few extra bucks

Posted by chrisb02us
4 years ago

Lorenzo, Den could be a tough game, as you just never know which Hornet team will show up on amy given night. Check out the over, and see if that's something that you might be interested in. Good luck w/ your plays.

Posted by chrisb02us
4 years ago

Correction, I forgot about my teaser, and didn't realize that my Philly play, which is only 1 unit, not the 2 I said earlier, got cut off. You can check my post in thr NFL forum. Actuslly, the day is even better, as I have gone 3-1, good for 5.8 units, and Philly (-3) for 1 unit pending. Orlando is looking really good too, and hopefully NO/DEN goes over the 196.5. Good luck everyone

Posted by lorenzokosar
4 years ago

who likes denver in last nba

Posted by chrisb02us
4 years ago

Thanks Logan. I added Baylor (-4) to my card just a few minutes ago. I only went 1 unit though. I wanted to go a bit more, but Seattle didn't keep their end of the bargain in hitting the over. Today has been good so far though, hitting Tenn for the 1 unit, and nailing Dallas for the 5 units. I lost 2 units on the over, so I am sitting at 2-1 (+3.8 units) in the NFL, and waiting for Philly (-3) to get me the other 2 units. Orlando is looking strong in the first half, and hopefully they hang on for the 2nd half. I owe the wife some time now, so I probably wont be around the rest of the night, but I'll be back tomorrow around 6:00pm EST. I hope everyone had a good/profitable night, and enjoyes the holiday with their family and friends.

Posted by PhiloBeddoe
4 years ago

i took orl minus 3 points. Also had Dal -12 and Ten -11 today for NFL, so if ORL can come in I can pass out a happy man. I will pull for the over for you MM15. BTW how did the formula work out. I stopped tracking it but am interested in the results.

Posted by milkmann15
4 years ago

anyone else on this play

Posted by milkmann15
4 years ago

over lookin delicious...i want a five spot on turkey day

Posted by testrite
4 years ago

if I could win more like this, I may win some money instead of losing

Posted by testrite
4 years ago

Straight wager / B0BD6... 2008-11-27 19:59 $11.00 $21.00 $0.00 Placed NFL/G- (Arizona @ Philadelphia) Arizona Point Spread 3 (-110) 2008-11-27 20:25 Placed Parlay / 24A7F... 2008-11-27 15:31 $10.00 $33.78 $33.78 Win NFL/Q1- Seattle @ Dallas Over 7.5 (-130) 2008-11-27 16:45 Win NFL/G- (Seattle @ Dallas) Dallas Point Spread -12 (-110) 2008-11-27 16:45 Win Teaser-4 bk/6 fb pts / B1015... 2008-11-27 11:05 $10.00 $28.00 $28.00 Win NFL/G- (Seattle @ Dallas) Dallas Point Spread -6 (-110) 2008-11-27 16:45 Win NFL/G- (Tennessee @ Detroit) Tennessee Point Spread -5 (-110) 2008-11-27 12:45 Win NFL/G- Tennessee @ Detroit Over 38.5 (-110) 2008-11-27 12:45 Win

Posted by milkmann15
4 years ago

and by the way who called wizzards over golden state when everybody was hatin...word

Posted by Diggity123
4 years ago

C.J. GOOD LUCK MAN BUT BAYLOR WIN'S EASY AGAINST HUNGOVER WIMPS

Posted by milkmann15
4 years ago

dude the desserts are the best part but its desserts not deserts just think...with desserts you always want second(s)! thats my lesson for the day...i dont know garbage about bball wash/orl over baby gobble gobble

Posted by Cino
4 years ago

Final card for me tonight is: Orlando under 198 Hornets over 196 all ready won some money with tennessee. GL.

Posted by milkmann15
4 years ago

holla HAPPY TDAY ALL ONE PLAY TODAY WASH/ORLANDO OVER 198 for a nick good luck and have a great night gobble gobble

Posted by MobJustice
4 years ago

Hey NoHype...Way to jinx the Dallas over. By the way, This is a gambling forum. Nobody gives a sh*t about your nieces.

Posted by cantex48
4 years ago

Sorry california///just bought the whole Maga franchise///there will be weather issues,as early as NOW,with grocery packer warner///oops(facetious)///hope y'all are well///as I clean out my depends(in Quebec we call them///caca pants)

Posted by cantex48
4 years ago

am 6'4',and have heidi klum a slave in my basement...to all u short persons...beware,cuz us canadians are takin over///just checkin the chop chop...actually miss son of sam,and tonk...they left due to sillieness.....sorry cannot spell no-mo///maga,and rocnroll.Happy thxgiving!!!!!

Posted by Diggity123
4 years ago

Baylor easy!!! Mega, Aussie, tom, I have friends from providence, all the players were up till 6 in the morn, trust me if ever your gonna take my pick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by scottypeeps
4 years ago

no hype, chill dude...

Posted by cantex48
4 years ago

Pull trigger on Baylor dude...made 80 million,cuz ol hype woke up and grabbed by a tiny hair ,the unimaginable over///geez sorry,pulled a hype"no-No"by intruding...really sorry...will now crap in my depends in honor of aforementioned...oh yeah naybe check the simpson's,in case Tony Romo,ain't invited....that seems unlikely!just woke up,and they let me outta asylum.

Posted by scottypeeps
4 years ago

take the wizards and hornets.. Been tracking the picks made by covers staff for a month... What a bunch of mushes....

Posted by chrisb02us
4 years ago

Logan, I was eyeing Baylor -4 earlier today, and still looking to pull the trigger. Any reason not to

Posted by chrisb02us
4 years ago

Mobjustice/Nohype, Thanks for the feedback guys. Today is going pretty well early on, hitting Tenn. Dall and the over are looking good early on too. If these end up working out, I'll definitely be on Gonzaga tonight. I hope everyone is doing well today, and lets nail these 2 NBA games tonight. Good luck everyone

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Posted by QMICH
4 years ago

"HARD TO EVEN LOOK AT THIS THREAD. PLEASE NOHYPE, NOTYPE! GET A REAL LIFE!"

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MLB: Minnesota vs. Detroit

Pick:: Detroit
Start:: May 25, 2013 - 4:08 PM
Capper:: Will Rogers
Offered at:: bet365 @ -1.5 -105 Detroit
Analysis:

It's two teams going different ways when Minnesota and Detroit play Saturday afternoon and with the price being where it is, I'll be selecting the Tigers on the Run Line (-1.5). Detroit has taken the first two games of this series, 7-6 and 6-0. I envision the game today playing out like yesterday's where Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the 9th inning. Minnesota has now lost 10 in a row.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Recent Results - While the Twins have been losing, the Tigers have been winning - four straight, in fact. Detroit is averaging over seven runs per game during this time frame. Meanwhile, Minnesota is struggling badly. Four players in yesterday's lineup came in batting .212 or worse on the season. Any time a team has lost 10 games in a row, there's a multitude of things going wrong. Such is the case with the Twins right now.

2. Homefield Advantage - The Tigers continue to get the job done at Comerica Park this season. They are 15-7 at home and averaging more than six runs per game there. Obviously, it's going to be tough for Minnesota to match that kind of production.

3. X-Factor - The Tigers have a deep rotation and after having to deal with Sanchez yesterday, the Twins face Doug Fister Saturday afternoon. Fister threw his own complete game shutout against Minnesota the last time he faced them, which was last September. He's a perfect 4-0 at home this season with a 3.00 ERA.

Selection: This is a Run Line Play (-1.5) on the Detroit Tigers (1*).

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