Atlanta/ Orlando Under 182.5:
Defense is the key to this one and both teams have been playing
excellent at that end of the floor this year as the hawks have allowed
just 91.3 ppg, while the Magic have allowed just 91.6 ppg. On the road
the Hawks have been even stingier where they have allowed just 89.5 ppg
on 42% shooting, while in their last 3 away from home (regulation only),
they have allowed just 78.3 ppg. Orlando's offense has been getting it
going of late as they have put up 100 ppg in their last 5 games, but
they are coming off a huge game with Miami and there are internal
problems with Howard so this team might not be that focused at the
offensive end tonight. Atlanta has averaged just 9.3 ppg on the road,
while in their last 5 overall they have put up just 90.2 ppg. I expect
this to be a defensive struggled tonight as both teams have been
excellent at that end of the floor this year. This game should fall in
the 170's with ease.
Oklahoma City/ Utah Under 201:https://pregame.com/sports/stories/b/news/archive/2012/02/10/nba-friday-night-oklahoma-city-thunder-at-utah-jazz--start-time_2c00_-free-pick-232510.aspx On
the surface it would look like a great over play as the Thunder's first
4 games on this trip have averaged 215.8 ppg, while Utah's last 5 games
have averaged 201 ppg, but as Lee Corso always says "Not so fast my
friend". This is the Thunder's 4th game in 5 days and their 2 time
playing in BB games over that stretch and that has to have an effect on
this team, especially when it comes to shooting the ball. Tired legs
wont help them score as much or play the uptempo game they are used to. .
What also won't help them score as much is the fact that Utah has
allowed just 92.9 ppg at home on the year. Utah has averaged 99 ppg at
home this year, but just 97.8 ppg in their last 5 games overall and
while they will be playing a bad team< i don't expect them to hit
more thn 95 in this one as the pace of the game should be slowed down,
limiting the scoring chances of both teams. Judging by the numbers in
the first part of this write up the OU line should be higher, but it
stands at just 201. Hmmmm. Seems like someone wants us to take the Over
but Ill head the other way and expect a game in the low 190's.
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Chicago/ Charlotte Under 182.5:
Talk about some tired legs. This will be Chicago's 8th straight on the
road, so their shooting legs may not be all there. The Bulls have
allowed just 87.7 ppg overall and 91.8 ppg on the road, while in their
last game they allowed just 67 points to New Orleans. Charlotte has
averaged just 87.2 ppg overall and 82.6 ppg in their last 5 games and
should really be held in check by Chicago tonight. I really don't expect
more than 80 from the Bobcats, while Chicago's tired legs should keep
them at best 95 points.
UTAH +1 over Oklahoma City:
I kinda like this play as well. OKC is playing their 4th game in 5 days
(all on the road), while Utah has had a couple days rest and they are
at home where they have gone a solid 11-4 on the year. This game should
be close till we hit the 4th quarter, where i expect the Jazz to pull
away from this tired team.
1 UNIT PLAY
DETROIT -2.5 over New Jersey:
New Jersey has lost 4 in a row, while Detroit has won 3 in a row,
including a win at NJ on Wednesday. Gonna go with the hotter team
playing at home.
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Atlanta/ Orlando Under 182.5:
Defense is the key to this one and both teams have been playing
excellent at that end of the floor this year as the hawks have allowed
just 91.3 ppg, while the Magic have allowed just 91.6 ppg. On the road
the Hawks have been even stingier where they have allowed just 89.5 ppg
on 42% shooting, while in their last 3 away from home (regulation only),
they have allowed just 78.3 ppg. Orlando's offense has been getting it
going of late as they have put up 100 ppg in their last 5 games, but
they are coming off a huge game with Miami and there are internal
problems with Howard so this team might not be that focused at the
offensive end tonight. Atlanta has averaged just 9.3 ppg on the road,
while in their last 5 overall they have put up just 90.2 ppg. I expect
this to be a defensive struggled tonight as both teams have been
excellent at that end of the floor this year. This game should fall in
the 170's with ease.
Oklahoma City/ Utah Under 201:https://pregame.com/sports/stories/b/news/archive/2012/02/10/nba-friday-night-oklahoma-city-thunder-at-utah-jazz--start-time_2c00_-free-pick-232510.aspx On
the surface it would look like a great over play as the Thunder's first
4 games on this trip have averaged 215.8 ppg, while Utah's last 5 games
have averaged 201 ppg, but as Lee Corso always says "Not so fast my
friend". This is the Thunder's 4th game in 5 days and their 2 time
playing in BB games over that stretch and that has to have an effect on
this team, especially when it comes to shooting the ball. Tired legs
wont help them score as much or play the uptempo game they are used to. .
What also won't help them score as much is the fact that Utah has
allowed just 92.9 ppg at home on the year. Utah has averaged 99 ppg at
home this year, but just 97.8 ppg in their last 5 games overall and
while they will be playing a bad team< i don't expect them to hit
more thn 95 in this one as the pace of the game should be slowed down,
limiting the scoring chances of both teams. Judging by the numbers in
the first part of this write up the OU line should be higher, but it
stands at just 201. Hmmmm. Seems like someone wants us to take the Over
but Ill head the other way and expect a game in the low 190's.
OTHER PLAYS
2 UNIT PLAYS
Chicago/ Charlotte Under 182.5:
Talk about some tired legs. This will be Chicago's 8th straight on the
road, so their shooting legs may not be all there. The Bulls have
allowed just 87.7 ppg overall and 91.8 ppg on the road, while in their
last game they allowed just 67 points to New Orleans. Charlotte has
averaged just 87.2 ppg overall and 82.6 ppg in their last 5 games and
should really be held in check by Chicago tonight. I really don't expect
more than 80 from the Bobcats, while Chicago's tired legs should keep
them at best 95 points.
UTAH +1 over Oklahoma City:
I kinda like this play as well. OKC is playing their 4th game in 5 days
(all on the road), while Utah has had a couple days rest and they are
at home where they have gone a solid 11-4 on the year. This game should
be close till we hit the 4th quarter, where i expect the Jazz to pull
away from this tired team.
1 UNIT PLAY
DETROIT -2.5 over New Jersey:
New Jersey has lost 4 in a row, while Detroit has won 3 in a row,
including a win at NJ on Wednesday. Gonna go with the hotter team
playing at home.
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