I like the Hawks, Magic, Spurs, and probably the Hornets, depending on what the spread will be on that one... But I'm picking the Pacers as the main play right now.
Paul George seems to be listening to his coach challenging him to stop playing so soft, and he's responded with a big game against the Bulls. The Pacers in general, have been getting back on track to where they should be, at least a "good" but not "great" team. They are on a back to back, but with momentum going their way lately and 2 days of rest before, this won't be too much of a problem.
Blazers could actually be the more tired team in this one, as their big road trip is just coming to a close here. And their last 2 went to overtime (one to double OT) against "not so good" teams. Barely coming away with wins in those games might leave them kind of satisfied on this road trip. They are easily among the bottom 5-6 worst road teams in this league. And I could be being nice here....
We haven't seen this improved Pacer team play much at home lately, so we don't know for sure how much better they'll play on their homecourt now. But they are for sure, a much better team than earlier in the year, when they were struggling to beat poor teams at home. I think for the Blazers to have a chance at playing any good on the road, they have to play cold teams... but this Pacer team is more hot than cold right now.
I also think the Pacers match up well... they can defend Aldridge and defend the 3pter, and the Blazers really rely on both of those for their offense.
Don't let the back-to-back situation be a scare from this, too many things to like about the Pacers here and not like about the Blazers.
I like the Hawks, Magic, Spurs, and probably the Hornets, depending on what the spread will be on that one... But I'm picking the Pacers as the main play right now.
Paul George seems to be listening to his coach challenging him to stop playing so soft, and he's responded with a big game against the Bulls. The Pacers in general, have been getting back on track to where they should be, at least a "good" but not "great" team. They are on a back to back, but with momentum going their way lately and 2 days of rest before, this won't be too much of a problem.
Blazers could actually be the more tired team in this one, as their big road trip is just coming to a close here. And their last 2 went to overtime (one to double OT) against "not so good" teams. Barely coming away with wins in those games might leave them kind of satisfied on this road trip. They are easily among the bottom 5-6 worst road teams in this league. And I could be being nice here....
We haven't seen this improved Pacer team play much at home lately, so we don't know for sure how much better they'll play on their homecourt now. But they are for sure, a much better team than earlier in the year, when they were struggling to beat poor teams at home. I think for the Blazers to have a chance at playing any good on the road, they have to play cold teams... but this Pacer team is more hot than cold right now.
I also think the Pacers match up well... they can defend Aldridge and defend the 3pter, and the Blazers really rely on both of those for their offense.
Don't let the back-to-back situation be a scare from this, too many things to like about the Pacers here and not like about the Blazers.
I think Pacers are the smartest play tonight. I like Pacers paired with the under but would prefer to take the safer pick with just the Pacers to cover.
I think Pacers are the smartest play tonight. I like Pacers paired with the under but would prefer to take the safer pick with just the Pacers to cover.
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