Bulls are rolling right now, going 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.The Hawks are 3-6 ATS in their last 9.This team tends to beat the weaker competition, but struggles against ‘quality’ opponents going 10-19 ATS against winning teams.(5-11 ATS run in this scenario).Bulls, on the other hand, love playing against ‘quality’ opponents, going 19-8 ATS against winning squads (9-3 ATS run).Bulls are playing a 2nd of a b2b here, following a home blow-out win against the Kings.Keep in mind that none of the Chicago starters, besides Deng, played more than 28 minutes.Deng logged in 33 mins, but he’s a workhorse who is in great shape, so fatigue shouldn’t be a concern.Bulls are 9-8-1 ATS on zero days rest this year.One thing about playing @ Atlanta, is that the Hawks are 4-0 SU and ATS against Chicago.In addition, they are 7-2 SU and ATS overall against the Bulls in the most recent 9 meetings between them, and 1-1 SU/ATS so far this year, with each team winning on their home-court.This game is probably more important to the Bulls, as they’re still tied with Boston for the #1 seed, while Atlanta is pretty much a lock for the #5 spot.Last time the Bulls played in Atlanta the spread was also -4, so it doesn’t look like the odds makers are that concern with the b2b scenario here.They’re probably more concerned with the public being all over Chicago in this one.From the O/U perspective, the first game had a posted total of 182.5, while the 2nd one came in at 179.Both went Under.The O/U is 8-20 in Bulls’ games against opponents with a ‘winning’ record, while it’s 9-20 in Hawks’ games in the same scenario.We have a 17-40 ‘angle’ here (70% UNDER).Keep in mind that the O/U is 6-2 in the last 8 games in Atlanta between these 2 teams, and prior to this year, the O/U was 7-1 in the last 8 meetings overall.The bookmakers opened this total at 180, which is right in between the last 2 posted numbers.Really hard to take the OVER in this matchup, as both teams like to slow down the pace and are able to play solid D when they want to.Leans:Bulls -4 and PASS on the total.
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Bulls @ Hawks +4 O/U: 180
Bulls are rolling right now, going 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.The Hawks are 3-6 ATS in their last 9.This team tends to beat the weaker competition, but struggles against ‘quality’ opponents going 10-19 ATS against winning teams.(5-11 ATS run in this scenario).Bulls, on the other hand, love playing against ‘quality’ opponents, going 19-8 ATS against winning squads (9-3 ATS run).Bulls are playing a 2nd of a b2b here, following a home blow-out win against the Kings.Keep in mind that none of the Chicago starters, besides Deng, played more than 28 minutes.Deng logged in 33 mins, but he’s a workhorse who is in great shape, so fatigue shouldn’t be a concern.Bulls are 9-8-1 ATS on zero days rest this year.One thing about playing @ Atlanta, is that the Hawks are 4-0 SU and ATS against Chicago.In addition, they are 7-2 SU and ATS overall against the Bulls in the most recent 9 meetings between them, and 1-1 SU/ATS so far this year, with each team winning on their home-court.This game is probably more important to the Bulls, as they’re still tied with Boston for the #1 seed, while Atlanta is pretty much a lock for the #5 spot.Last time the Bulls played in Atlanta the spread was also -4, so it doesn’t look like the odds makers are that concern with the b2b scenario here.They’re probably more concerned with the public being all over Chicago in this one.From the O/U perspective, the first game had a posted total of 182.5, while the 2nd one came in at 179.Both went Under.The O/U is 8-20 in Bulls’ games against opponents with a ‘winning’ record, while it’s 9-20 in Hawks’ games in the same scenario.We have a 17-40 ‘angle’ here (70% UNDER).Keep in mind that the O/U is 6-2 in the last 8 games in Atlanta between these 2 teams, and prior to this year, the O/U was 7-1 in the last 8 meetings overall.The bookmakers opened this total at 180, which is right in between the last 2 posted numbers.Really hard to take the OVER in this matchup, as both teams like to slow down the pace and are able to play solid D when they want to.Leans:Bulls -4 and PASS on the total.
The line is OFF probably because Wizards have so many players dealing with injuries, while Portland has Camby as a question mark in this one.Regardless, I expect this line to be around 13/14 points.Surprisingly, Portland is actually in the ‘revenge’ scenario here as the Wizards beat them by 4 points, very early in the season.When the Blazers lost to Washington, it was their 6th straight loss, which was the longest such streak the whole season.Now Portland is coming into this game on a 8-2 ATS run while the Wizards are the opposite at 2-8 ATs in their last 10.Washington though, is coming off an upset win at New Jersey on Sunday.Now this team had to travel to the West coast to face a Portland squad that ‘gave away’ a victory to the Lakers in their last game.Portland was leading by 6 with 5 minutes left, but couldn’t hang on for the win.Washington is only 9-23 ATS on the road this year, and 0-7 off an upset win as an underdog.It’s safe to say that this could be a major ‘let down spot’ for them, similar to the Raptors last night.The O/U was at 193.5 in the first meeting as the UNDER hit by 31.5 points.Portland has been limiting opponents to 89 ppg in their last 5 and has the slowest PACE in the league.The O/U is 2-10 in the last 12 meetings between the 2 team.I’d be very curious to see where this total comes out at.Leans:Blazers (assuming the # is around -13/-14) and the UNDER.
Suns @ Lakers -7O/U: 199
Bynum is missing his 2nd consecutive game, as he’s serving out his 2 game suspension.The Suns couldn’t be happier, as this team is still fighting for their ‘playoff lives’.Both teams played on Sunday, in the same stadium, just different opponents.Both came away with victories.Obviously, Phoenix hasn’t had to travel for this game, as they’ve been in LA for 3 days now.The Suns are beginning to play better ‘ball’ again, as this team is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games.The Lakers continue to win games, but have actually gone 0-2 ATS in their last 2 games.Possibly we have an over-adjustment by the bookmakers since Lakers have been so ‘hot’ lately.In this game though, I actually have the Lakers at -9.Is Bynum worth 2 points?How much is the fact that Phoenix is playing with ‘revenge’ worth in this scenario?All these factors could be contributing to a slightly lower line that I would have expected.From the O/U perspective, the O/U went 2-1 so far this season.The posted totals were: 207 (over), 216 (over), and 206.5 (under).Well today’s opening number is 199.It must have to do with the fact that the Lakers have played 6 straight Unders, while the Suns’ O/U is 2-8 in their last 10 games.Obviously, both teams are playing better defense lately, in comparison to their season averages.Even so, the O/U is 6-2 in the last 8 games in LA between the squads.Leans:small lean to the Lakers and the UNDER, based on current trends/results and the fact that this might have a ‘playoff feel to it’.
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The line is OFF probably because Wizards have so many players dealing with injuries, while Portland has Camby as a question mark in this one.Regardless, I expect this line to be around 13/14 points.Surprisingly, Portland is actually in the ‘revenge’ scenario here as the Wizards beat them by 4 points, very early in the season.When the Blazers lost to Washington, it was their 6th straight loss, which was the longest such streak the whole season.Now Portland is coming into this game on a 8-2 ATS run while the Wizards are the opposite at 2-8 ATs in their last 10.Washington though, is coming off an upset win at New Jersey on Sunday.Now this team had to travel to the West coast to face a Portland squad that ‘gave away’ a victory to the Lakers in their last game.Portland was leading by 6 with 5 minutes left, but couldn’t hang on for the win.Washington is only 9-23 ATS on the road this year, and 0-7 off an upset win as an underdog.It’s safe to say that this could be a major ‘let down spot’ for them, similar to the Raptors last night.The O/U was at 193.5 in the first meeting as the UNDER hit by 31.5 points.Portland has been limiting opponents to 89 ppg in their last 5 and has the slowest PACE in the league.The O/U is 2-10 in the last 12 meetings between the 2 team.I’d be very curious to see where this total comes out at.Leans:Blazers (assuming the # is around -13/-14) and the UNDER.
Suns @ Lakers -7O/U: 199
Bynum is missing his 2nd consecutive game, as he’s serving out his 2 game suspension.The Suns couldn’t be happier, as this team is still fighting for their ‘playoff lives’.Both teams played on Sunday, in the same stadium, just different opponents.Both came away with victories.Obviously, Phoenix hasn’t had to travel for this game, as they’ve been in LA for 3 days now.The Suns are beginning to play better ‘ball’ again, as this team is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games.The Lakers continue to win games, but have actually gone 0-2 ATS in their last 2 games.Possibly we have an over-adjustment by the bookmakers since Lakers have been so ‘hot’ lately.In this game though, I actually have the Lakers at -9.Is Bynum worth 2 points?How much is the fact that Phoenix is playing with ‘revenge’ worth in this scenario?All these factors could be contributing to a slightly lower line that I would have expected.From the O/U perspective, the O/U went 2-1 so far this season.The posted totals were: 207 (over), 216 (over), and 206.5 (under).Well today’s opening number is 199.It must have to do with the fact that the Lakers have played 6 straight Unders, while the Suns’ O/U is 2-8 in their last 10 games.Obviously, both teams are playing better defense lately, in comparison to their season averages.Even so, the O/U is 6-2 in the last 8 games in LA between the squads.Leans:small lean to the Lakers and the UNDER, based on current trends/results and the fact that this might have a ‘playoff feel to it’.
Loving the Bulls here! Especially since Boston has had two come from behind victories in their last two games. You know the Bulls' player's see that and get pumped up. Bulls are motivated! GL Bodio
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Loving the Bulls here! Especially since Boston has had two come from behind victories in their last two games. You know the Bulls' player's see that and get pumped up. Bulls are motivated! GL Bodio
I agree on your view on the Bulls, Blazers, although I'm also leaning on the Lakers tomorrow, I think I will take PHX and the points. That game versus Portland was just painful to watch, Lakers almost lost it. And they have not been very good covering the spread material as of late. Bynum really does make a presence. Pau on the other hand is the inconsistent one of the Lakers as of late, when he is hot he will make those jump shots but if he isn't then he will hit a ton of bricks. Best of Luck
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I agree on your view on the Bulls, Blazers, although I'm also leaning on the Lakers tomorrow, I think I will take PHX and the points. That game versus Portland was just painful to watch, Lakers almost lost it. And they have not been very good covering the spread material as of late. Bynum really does make a presence. Pau on the other hand is the inconsistent one of the Lakers as of late, when he is hot he will make those jump shots but if he isn't then he will hit a ton of bricks. Best of Luck
Loving the Bulls here! Especially since Boston has had two come from behind victories in their last two games. You know the Bulls' player's see that and get pumped up. Bulls are motivated! GL Bodio
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I love the Bulls as well. gL buddy
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Quote Originally Posted by HumbledGambler:
Loving the Bulls here! Especially since Boston has had two come from behind victories in their last two games. You know the Bulls' player's see that and get pumped up. Bulls are motivated! GL Bodio
I agree on your view on the Bulls, Blazers, although I'm also leaning on the Lakers tomorrow, I think I will take PHX and the points. That game versus Portland was just painful to watch, Lakers almost lost it. And they have not been very good covering the spread material as of late. Bynum really does make a presence. Pau on the other hand is the inconsistent one of the Lakers as of late, when he is hot he will make those jump shots but if he isn't then he will hit a ton of bricks. Best of Luck
Love Blazers adn Bulls tomorrow. Passing on the LakeShow/Suns
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I agree on your view on the Bulls, Blazers, although I'm also leaning on the Lakers tomorrow, I think I will take PHX and the points. That game versus Portland was just painful to watch, Lakers almost lost it. And they have not been very good covering the spread material as of late. Bynum really does make a presence. Pau on the other hand is the inconsistent one of the Lakers as of late, when he is hot he will make those jump shots but if he isn't then he will hit a ton of bricks. Best of Luck
Love Blazers adn Bulls tomorrow. Passing on the LakeShow/Suns
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