Sides 80-68
1H/2H 6-4
Totals 1-1
ML 0-1
Thursday $1485
Early leans:
Toronto (This will be the Raptor's 4th of their 5 game road trip. They lost the first 3 but somehow managed to cover them all. They can hang around with the best. Orlando just came from their own 5-game road trip and just barely beat the Sixers in their OT game last Wednesday, thanks to the 4-point play by J.Rich to send it to OT. Now just a 1 day of rest coming from that ugly win and laying DD to this Toronto team which can hang around. Actually the Raptors had already beaten the Magic early this season in Orlando so we can't blame them if they had revenge in their minds but still I like the effort being shown by the Raptors despite all the injuries they sustained on their key players. 12 points are a hell lot of points to be laying by the Magic. This ain't the Cavs boys. Leaning the Raps for a loss of under 8.)
Atlanta (New Orleans plays great ball on the road lately. They are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games but didn't cover the last 2. The key to these ATS streaks were the short lines but against Hotlanta on the road, I guess it won't be enough. We all know Joe and company are tough to beat at home and now giving them this short of a line might be a bad idea. Lean to the Hawks to sneak by to cover the spread.)
Houston (The Rockets are playing well as of late, winning their last 3 games SU and ATS likewise. They are also 2-0 SU and ATS in their last 2 road games against Boston and Atlanta. Meanwhile Memphis lost their last 2 games and I think they will be on a mini skid on their next 2 games including this one against Houston at which the Rockets matches really well with the Grizz. Way back in December 17, the Rockets blew away the Grizzlies at home 103-87 and dominated in every aspect of that game. Lean Houston as I see the same results as before.)
That's it for now. Will add more leans later. Good luck!