| Change |
Team |
W-L
(ATS)
|
Power Rating
|
Team Comments |
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1 |
 |
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11-1
(8-4-0)
|
-11.20 |
L.A. Lakers
It was another picture perfect week for the Lakers, highlighted by a double-digit win in Phoenix. |
| 2 |
2 |
|
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13-2
(8-7-0)
|
-11.10 |
Boston
The Celtics have erased any doubt as to who is the best team in the East by going 3-0 against the Cavs and Pistons. |
| 3 |
3 |
|
 |
10-3
(9-4-0)
|
-10.70 |
Cleveland
Do you think Lebron was just a little jacked up for Tuesday's game at MSG? The Cavs are suddenly looking like an offensive juggernaut. |
| 4 |
4 |
|
 |
9-5
(9-4-1)
|
-10.00 |
Denver
The Nuggets only two losses since acquiring Chauncey Billups have come against the Cavs and Lakers, both on the road. |
| 5 |
9 |
 4 |
 |
9-5
(7-7-0)
|
-9.40 |
Houston
The Rockets continue to lead the Southwest while making their backers a nice chunk of change during a 5-1 ATS run. |
| 6 |
5 |
 1 |
 |
9-4
(6-6-1)
|
-9.20 |
Orlando
Orlando shouldn't be too worried about playing eight of its next 11 games on the road, not when you consider it owns a 4-1 mark on the trail this season. |
| 7 |
7 |
|
 |
9-5
(7-7-0)
|
-8.80 |
Phoenix
The Suns may no longer be considered a run and gun team, but the fact remains they're 8-0 when eclipsing the 100-point mark this season. |
| 8 |
8 |
|
 |
9-5
(7-7-0)
|
-8.40 |
Utah
Until the Jazz get healthy, my betting philsophy is simple; bet them at home and fade them on the road. |
| 9 |
6 |
3 |
 |
8-5
(6-7-0)
|
-8.20 |
Detroit
Did anyone see the Pistons 26-point home loss to the T'Wolves coming? |
| 10 |
11 |
1 |
 |
8-6
(8-6-0)
|
-7.80 |
Portland
The Blazers have faced a nightmarish early season schedule, so they have to be pleased with their 9-6 record. |
| 11 |
10 |
1 |
 |
7-5
(3-8-1)
|
-7.30 |
New Orleans
Don't get too excited over the Hornets three-game winning streak. It's come at the expense of the Thunder (twice) and the Clippers. |
| 12 |
16 |
4 |
 |
6-6
(5-7-0)
|
-7.00 |
San Antonio
Manu is back and Tony Parker's return is just around the corner. Needless to say, the Spurs are poised to go on a run. |
| 13 |
14 |
1 |
 |
6-7
(6-7-0)
|
-6.60 |
Dallas
Credit the Mavs for climbing all the way back to .500 following a 2-7 start. Their streak could be short-lived with a trip to La-La Land on deck. |
| 14 |
12 |
2 |
 |
8-5
(6-7-0)
|
-6.40 |
Atlanta
After a hot start, the Hawks have faded into mediocrity, losers of five of their last seven overall. |
| 15 |
15 |
|
 |
6-8
(8-6-0)
|
-5.90 |
Chicago
With wins in San Antonio and Philadelphia, the Bulls can do the impossible and post a winning record in their annual circus trip. |
| 16 |
19 |
3 |
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7-6
(6-7-0)
|
-5.70 |
Philadelphia
The Sixers are playing better, but that loss to the T'Wolves was the equivalent of taking two steps back. |
| 17 |
23 |
6 |
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6-6
(7-5-0)
|
-5.10 |
New Jersey
The Nets learned a lesson in humility Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Yeah, the Lakers have been handing those out with regularity. |
| 18 |
13 |
5 |
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6-7
(6-7-0)
|
-4.90 |
Toronto
Just when you thought Jermaine O'Neal was settling into his role into Toronto, he goes down with an all too predictable knee injury. |
| 19 |
22 |
3 |
 |
7-8
(10-4-1)
|
-4.40 |
Milwaukee
With Michael Redd already sidelined, and now Andrew Bogut as well, it's going to be a long week for the Bucks. |
| 20 |
21 |
1 |
 |
7-6
(6-6-1)
|
-4.10 |
Miami
The Heat have alternated wins and losses over their last 10 games, but after last season's abomination, it's a step in the right direction. |
| 21 |
17 |
4 |
 |
7-6
(6-7-0)
|
-3.70 |
New York
With all of the changes the Knicks have made over the past week, a blowout loss to the Cavs was in the cards. |
| 22 |
18 |
4 |
 |
5-7
(6-5-1)
|
-3.50 |
Indiana
Despite five losses in their last six games, the Pacers are still a winning bet on the season at 7-5-1 ATS. |
| 23 |
20 |
3 |
 |
5-8
(6-7-0)
|
-2.80 |
Golden State
I'm not sure how adding Jamal Crawford is going to make the Warriors better. Check that, I know it won't. |
| 24 |
29 |
5 |
 |
3-9
(6-6-0)
|
-2.10 |
Minnesota
The T'Wolves tripled their season win total in the past week. They'll play four of their next six games on the road, where they're 4-2 ATS. |
| 25 |
25 |
|
 |
5-10
(8-7-0)
|
-1.80 |
Sacramento
Give the Kings an 'A' for effort. Scoring 108 points against the Lakers, without Kevin Martin, was an accomplishment to be sure. |
| 26 |
24 |
2 |
 |
4-9
(6-7-0)
|
-1.40 |
Memphis
The Grizzlies just can't seem to pull out of their current tail-spin, and it's only going to get tougher with trips to Utah and San Antonio up next. |
| 27 |
26 |
1 |
 |
3-9
(6-6-0)
|
-0.90 |
Charlotte
Once the Bobcats get J-Rich back, they'll be out of excuses. They've been playing the injury card for far too long. |
| 28 |
27 |
1 |
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1-10
(3-8-0)
|
-0.80 |
Washington
Watch for the Wizards to take off now that they've rid themselves of Eddie Jordan. |
| 29 |
28 |
1 |
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2-11
(3-10-0)
|
1.30 |
L.A. Clippers
The talent is there, but the chemistry isn't. At 3-11 ATS, the Clips are the worst bet in the NBA. |
| 30 |
30 |
|
 |
1-13
(6-8-0)
|
1.90 |
Oklahoma City
We've seen renewed enthusiasm out of the Thunder since Scotty Brooks' takeover. Hopefully it's not short-lived. |
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