Really tough to cap this game with so many players missing for the Bucks. Would like to think that the Pacers will roll in this game, but 5 possessions is a ton in the NBA. However, there has already been 31 games this year that have had a difference of 15 points or more...so the spread between the good and the bad is quite large. Pacers have Bulls tomorrow...do enough to win game?
Chicago vs Toronto -
Small lean towards the Bulls in this game even without Rose. I think their defense is strong enough to limit the Raptors offense quite a bit. Only hesitation is that it's a possible throw away game looking ahead to the Pacers tomorrow night.
Philadelphia vs Atlanta -
Biggest lean is towards the UNDER here...line seems to be set pretty much where it should be. I just don't think both teams hit 100 points here...and unless the Hawks offense really goes nuts I don't see it going over if both don't hit 100. A whole lot of bettors on the Sixers early on thinking it's a high spread...but I see it ending right around a 10 point win for the Hawks.
Charlotte vs Cleveland -
Lean towards the Cavaliers in this one. Their only 3 wins this year have come at the Q...and they can easily beat the Bobcats who have been incredibly inconsistent as usual. Without Waiters in the lineup, I see Kyrie Irving going nuts.
Portland vs Boston -
I love this line. It's begging for Blazers action. Everyone seems to be jumping on the bandwagon as well. The numbers I've seen range from 65% to 80% depending on the book. The line started at 3 and now is down to 1.5 or 2? Only negative thought in my head is whether or not I'm being too much of a homer on this one.
Dallas vs Miami -
Line and total are both set where I expected them to be. They have the 3 most lopsided refs assigned to this game, so that's no real indication of how the game will go. If anything, I would take a look at the Mavericks TT UNDER 99. They haven't really played a team that is known for it's defense except for Memphis early on in the season, and the Grizzlies haven't met their expectations.
Minnesota vs Denver -
Another Reverse Line Movement game here. The Wolves are getting a majority of the action, and the line has gone more in their favor. I look at this game much like the Jazz game the other night. The Nuggets have won 3 of the last 4...looked relatively decent in doing so as well. They leave after this game for a tough road trip against the best in the West. The Nuggets will put maximum effort into this game to make sure they don't fall too far behind early on. Lean towards Denver.
Brooklyn vs. Phoenix -
Last game was a show me game...and the Nets certainly showed me something. A steaming pile of shlt. However I still lean towards them in this one. Desperation time. Vegas finally gave the Suns too much credit IMO. They haven't lost ATS this season...and like I said before, the upper ups don't like that. This line should be a short favorite for the Nets.
San Antonio vs Utah -
Small lean towards the Jazz in this one and possibly the OVER as well. The Spurs are only 1-2 ATS on the road vs. the West this year...and I can't see much motivation here. Another reverse line movement game. Might just have to go with all three of those games tonight!
Memphis vs LA Lakers -
Bigger lean towards the OVER in this game. The Lakers don't play much defense still. Last in rebounds...3rd to last in points allowed...near the bottom in FG%. Memphis obviously isn't an offensive powerhouse, but they put up 108 against the Warriors, who play a similar style game. Only concern is a 104-92 type of game...if the Grizz get a big lead it could be in danger.
Detroit vs Sacramento -
Small lean towards the Kings in this one as the Pistons are in a free fall. Other than that, no real feelings towards either team here.
Really tough to cap this game with so many players missing for the Bucks. Would like to think that the Pacers will roll in this game, but 5 possessions is a ton in the NBA. However, there has already been 31 games this year that have had a difference of 15 points or more...so the spread between the good and the bad is quite large. Pacers have Bulls tomorrow...do enough to win game?
Chicago vs Toronto -
Small lean towards the Bulls in this game even without Rose. I think their defense is strong enough to limit the Raptors offense quite a bit. Only hesitation is that it's a possible throw away game looking ahead to the Pacers tomorrow night.
Philadelphia vs Atlanta -
Biggest lean is towards the UNDER here...line seems to be set pretty much where it should be. I just don't think both teams hit 100 points here...and unless the Hawks offense really goes nuts I don't see it going over if both don't hit 100. A whole lot of bettors on the Sixers early on thinking it's a high spread...but I see it ending right around a 10 point win for the Hawks.
Charlotte vs Cleveland -
Lean towards the Cavaliers in this one. Their only 3 wins this year have come at the Q...and they can easily beat the Bobcats who have been incredibly inconsistent as usual. Without Waiters in the lineup, I see Kyrie Irving going nuts.
Portland vs Boston -
I love this line. It's begging for Blazers action. Everyone seems to be jumping on the bandwagon as well. The numbers I've seen range from 65% to 80% depending on the book. The line started at 3 and now is down to 1.5 or 2? Only negative thought in my head is whether or not I'm being too much of a homer on this one.
Dallas vs Miami -
Line and total are both set where I expected them to be. They have the 3 most lopsided refs assigned to this game, so that's no real indication of how the game will go. If anything, I would take a look at the Mavericks TT UNDER 99. They haven't really played a team that is known for it's defense except for Memphis early on in the season, and the Grizzlies haven't met their expectations.
Minnesota vs Denver -
Another Reverse Line Movement game here. The Wolves are getting a majority of the action, and the line has gone more in their favor. I look at this game much like the Jazz game the other night. The Nuggets have won 3 of the last 4...looked relatively decent in doing so as well. They leave after this game for a tough road trip against the best in the West. The Nuggets will put maximum effort into this game to make sure they don't fall too far behind early on. Lean towards Denver.
Brooklyn vs. Phoenix -
Last game was a show me game...and the Nets certainly showed me something. A steaming pile of shlt. However I still lean towards them in this one. Desperation time. Vegas finally gave the Suns too much credit IMO. They haven't lost ATS this season...and like I said before, the upper ups don't like that. This line should be a short favorite for the Nets.
San Antonio vs Utah -
Small lean towards the Jazz in this one and possibly the OVER as well. The Spurs are only 1-2 ATS on the road vs. the West this year...and I can't see much motivation here. Another reverse line movement game. Might just have to go with all three of those games tonight!
Memphis vs LA Lakers -
Bigger lean towards the OVER in this game. The Lakers don't play much defense still. Last in rebounds...3rd to last in points allowed...near the bottom in FG%. Memphis obviously isn't an offensive powerhouse, but they put up 108 against the Warriors, who play a similar style game. Only concern is a 104-92 type of game...if the Grizz get a big lead it could be in danger.
Detroit vs Sacramento -
Small lean towards the Kings in this one as the Pistons are in a free fall. Other than that, no real feelings towards either team here.
Philadelphia vs Atlanta UNDER 208.5 ($110 to win $100)
No Michael Carter-Williams. Both teams won't hit 100. Sixers coming off 2 OT games in the past week...which was the only reason they scored so much. Prediction: Hawks 104 Sixers 93
Philadelphia vs Atlanta UNDER 208.5 ($110 to win $100)
No Michael Carter-Williams. Both teams won't hit 100. Sixers coming off 2 OT games in the past week...which was the only reason they scored so much. Prediction: Hawks 104 Sixers 93
Philadelphia vs Atlanta UNDER 208.5 ($110 to win $100)
No Michael Carter-Williams. Both teams won't hit 100. Sixers coming off 2 OT games in the past week...which was the only reason they scored so much. Prediction: Hawks 104 Sixers 93
Sixers had 107 in regulation against CLE and 106 in regulation against Hou.
Philadelphia vs Atlanta UNDER 208.5 ($110 to win $100)
No Michael Carter-Williams. Both teams won't hit 100. Sixers coming off 2 OT games in the past week...which was the only reason they scored so much. Prediction: Hawks 104 Sixers 93
Sixers had 107 in regulation against CLE and 106 in regulation against Hou.
What is goin on CM? It's funny because as I was making the bet for Boston, I'm thinking to myself, there is no way Boston covers...shoulda went with my gut again
What is goin on CM? It's funny because as I was making the bet for Boston, I'm thinking to myself, there is no way Boston covers...shoulda went with my gut again
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