Magic-Timberwolves Under 195.5 (-106) to win 5 units
Fatigue, fatigue, and fatigue in this one.Both teams are 2-1 and want to win this one.The Timberwolves played a b2b losing in Toronto and exuding a lot of energy to come back and win Brooklyn where they stepped up the D in the 4th Q.I expect them sustain this defense at home like they did against Sacramento in their home opener.The Timberwolves are playing a Magic team off of a physical b2b.Glen Davis and Vucevic will be tired, the Magic are banged up without Nelson and Turk so they are missing some offense, and top of all of that they are a 3-point shooting team and 3’s do not go down when the legs are tired.On the other side of the ball, the Magic will bring the D.They were still defending the inbounds passes in the last minute against the Bulls aggressively.Under Jacque Vaughn they are playing good and hard D, and the TPups have had some trouble generating offense this season.
Nets +10 (-104) to win 5 units and Nets ML (+535) to win 10 units
The Nets are a very talented team with Deron, Joe Johnson, Humphries, and Lopez.They beat the Raptors and were in control against the Timberwolves before getting sloppy and blowing the game.From the interviews and quotes they sound hungry and upset about that last game.Deron said that the team needed to bring great intensity on defense.The Heat are off of a couple blowouts and are going up against a Nets team that is going to bring it.Williams will give Chalmers a tough time, Johnson will do alright against Lebron, and the Nets have Bogans to defend Wade.The Nets have been horrible here in Miami when in New Jersey, however I think they make a statement for their franchise in Brooklyn.The Nets are up for this challenge and hungry to prove that their slip-up versus
Hornets ML (+106) to win 5 units
The Sixers got smacked in the face twice against the New York Knicks.Losing those games will make them realize that they are not as good as they thought they were.Philly now has a lot of pressure to go into New Orleans on ESPN and right the ship.Unfortunately, Philly has trouble scoring and they are going up against a smashmouth Hornets team that brings the D.Too much is being made of the injury to Anthony Davis.They are fine without as they won in Chicago.To replace Rivers they will turn to Henry and Miller.New Orleans has too much size for Philly down-low with Kwame and Bynum out.The Hornets competed with many good teams last year and came up on the short end.Their confidence is high here; they are hungry for wins and believe they can beat Philly.The loud crowd is going to route on this young team in their first primetime game against a reeling Sixers squad.
Grizzlies -1 (Even) to win 5 units
I just think this is way too big of a game for Milwaukee to go 3-0. They are missing a gutsy Udrih and although they got Dalembert, Henson, Pryzbilla and other bigs playing to compete with teams like Memphis, these bigs have been horrific to start the year. Conley and Allen are two of the better perimeter defenders in the league to slow down the Ellis-Jennings combo. Grizzlies really found their stride in the 2nd half and I think they can roll in here and get a W. The Grizzlies gained their confidence and knowing the Bucks are 2-0 they'll be up for this one.
Magic-Timberwolves Under 195.5 (-106) to win 5 units
Fatigue, fatigue, and fatigue in this one.Both teams are 2-1 and want to win this one.The Timberwolves played a b2b losing in Toronto and exuding a lot of energy to come back and win Brooklyn where they stepped up the D in the 4th Q.I expect them sustain this defense at home like they did against Sacramento in their home opener.The Timberwolves are playing a Magic team off of a physical b2b.Glen Davis and Vucevic will be tired, the Magic are banged up without Nelson and Turk so they are missing some offense, and top of all of that they are a 3-point shooting team and 3’s do not go down when the legs are tired.On the other side of the ball, the Magic will bring the D.They were still defending the inbounds passes in the last minute against the Bulls aggressively.Under Jacque Vaughn they are playing good and hard D, and the TPups have had some trouble generating offense this season.
Nets +10 (-104) to win 5 units and Nets ML (+535) to win 10 units
The Nets are a very talented team with Deron, Joe Johnson, Humphries, and Lopez.They beat the Raptors and were in control against the Timberwolves before getting sloppy and blowing the game.From the interviews and quotes they sound hungry and upset about that last game.Deron said that the team needed to bring great intensity on defense.The Heat are off of a couple blowouts and are going up against a Nets team that is going to bring it.Williams will give Chalmers a tough time, Johnson will do alright against Lebron, and the Nets have Bogans to defend Wade.The Nets have been horrible here in Miami when in New Jersey, however I think they make a statement for their franchise in Brooklyn.The Nets are up for this challenge and hungry to prove that their slip-up versus
Hornets ML (+106) to win 5 units
The Sixers got smacked in the face twice against the New York Knicks.Losing those games will make them realize that they are not as good as they thought they were.Philly now has a lot of pressure to go into New Orleans on ESPN and right the ship.Unfortunately, Philly has trouble scoring and they are going up against a smashmouth Hornets team that brings the D.Too much is being made of the injury to Anthony Davis.They are fine without as they won in Chicago.To replace Rivers they will turn to Henry and Miller.New Orleans has too much size for Philly down-low with Kwame and Bynum out.The Hornets competed with many good teams last year and came up on the short end.Their confidence is high here; they are hungry for wins and believe they can beat Philly.The loud crowd is going to route on this young team in their first primetime game against a reeling Sixers squad.
Grizzlies -1 (Even) to win 5 units
I just think this is way too big of a game for Milwaukee to go 3-0. They are missing a gutsy Udrih and although they got Dalembert, Henson, Pryzbilla and other bigs playing to compete with teams like Memphis, these bigs have been horrific to start the year. Conley and Allen are two of the better perimeter defenders in the league to slow down the Ellis-Jennings combo. Grizzlies really found their stride in the 2nd half and I think they can roll in here and get a W. The Grizzlies gained their confidence and knowing the Bucks are 2-0 they'll be up for this one.
I was on the Nuggets yesterday and boy did they look sloppy.Denver turned it over a lot, Gallinari looked horrible, and they went through more than a stretch or 2 where they fell in love with their jumpshot.Much is being made of the Igoudala vs. Harden matchup and how Houston is not organized with their sets.However, Denver has many fresh faces and has not won on the road so they are struggling.The Rockets are off of a tough OT loss to the Blazers, but they are playing well and are confident in themselves.The loss to Portland was Houston coming in a bit too high off of two emotional road wins.With two days off they will have prepared themselves well for Denver and I think they have the personnel and energy to win this bad boy.Nuggets couldn’t put together 48 minutes of good ball at home, they will struggle on the road.
Clippers ML (+105) to win 5 units
The Clippers are a very talented team, but they tend to get very sloppy when they play bad teams.They clearly were not up for games against Golden State and Cleveland.Now everyone feels as though the world is coming to an end.However, these Clippers are confident in themselves after beating the Lakers and Grizzlies to start the year.They are playing a Spurs team riding high going 4-0 for the first time in a while.The Spurs beat the Thunder, but then struggled in wins over Utah and New Orleans.They killed the Pacers because the Pacers were in a very flat spot off of 2 physical road games and a double OT home opening win.I think the Spurs are a little high and have no business laying points in LA.The Clippers were banged up last postseason off of a tough Memphis series with many boo-boos.Clippers are eager to get some revenge and prove that they will be just alright, as Chris Paul says.
I was on the Nuggets yesterday and boy did they look sloppy.Denver turned it over a lot, Gallinari looked horrible, and they went through more than a stretch or 2 where they fell in love with their jumpshot.Much is being made of the Igoudala vs. Harden matchup and how Houston is not organized with their sets.However, Denver has many fresh faces and has not won on the road so they are struggling.The Rockets are off of a tough OT loss to the Blazers, but they are playing well and are confident in themselves.The loss to Portland was Houston coming in a bit too high off of two emotional road wins.With two days off they will have prepared themselves well for Denver and I think they have the personnel and energy to win this bad boy.Nuggets couldn’t put together 48 minutes of good ball at home, they will struggle on the road.
Clippers ML (+105) to win 5 units
The Clippers are a very talented team, but they tend to get very sloppy when they play bad teams.They clearly were not up for games against Golden State and Cleveland.Now everyone feels as though the world is coming to an end.However, these Clippers are confident in themselves after beating the Lakers and Grizzlies to start the year.They are playing a Spurs team riding high going 4-0 for the first time in a while.The Spurs beat the Thunder, but then struggled in wins over Utah and New Orleans.They killed the Pacers because the Pacers were in a very flat spot off of 2 physical road games and a double OT home opening win.I think the Spurs are a little high and have no business laying points in LA.The Clippers were banged up last postseason off of a tough Memphis series with many boo-boos.Clippers are eager to get some revenge and prove that they will be just alright, as Chris Paul says.
Just wanted to tell you that I look forward to your posts daily! Great insight! Picks look solid as usual. I was liking the Hornets as a slight home dog myself, so glad to see you on them. Like the way they have played so far, and Andre Iguodala was that heart of that sixers team the last couple of seasons. They really do look lost without him. Good luck my friend!
Just wanted to tell you that I look forward to your posts daily! Great insight! Picks look solid as usual. I was liking the Hornets as a slight home dog myself, so glad to see you on them. Like the way they have played so far, and Andre Iguodala was that heart of that sixers team the last couple of seasons. They really do look lost without him. Good luck my friend!
Any thought on the over in Houston and under in NO,which just drop to 179 as I was looking at it, GL and thanks
No real feel for the totals buddy, but I wouldn't be shocked if your 2 leans hit, never a bad thing to hit a Hornets Under at home and an Over with Denver- I'd probably lean to the Hornets Under more but take my advice with a grain of salt
Any thought on the over in Houston and under in NO,which just drop to 179 as I was looking at it, GL and thanks
No real feel for the totals buddy, but I wouldn't be shocked if your 2 leans hit, never a bad thing to hit a Hornets Under at home and an Over with Denver- I'd probably lean to the Hornets Under more but take my advice with a grain of salt
3-4 day. Was really dumb hitting the Hornets without their 2 offensive weapons in Rivers and Davis and when the crowd didn't care about the game, that really blew up that primetime angle I thought I had.
Magic-Timberwolves Under 195.5 (-106) to win 5 units
3-4 day. Was really dumb hitting the Hornets without their 2 offensive weapons in Rivers and Davis and when the crowd didn't care about the game, that really blew up that primetime angle I thought I had.
Magic-Timberwolves Under 195.5 (-106) to win 5 units
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