Nets @ Cavs +3.5 O/U: 191.5
Nets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games and will be missing D-Will again in this one. This team is 12-21 ATS on the road and 9-22 ATS versus losing teams. Cavs are actually 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games. This team is 13-20 ATS at home and 13-17 ATS against losing squads. Cavs are in a revenge spot in this one as they are 1-2 versus the Nets this year. Last game against Cleveland, as -9.5 favorites at home, Nets only won by 2 points. Keep in mind that Davis is doubtful for the Cavs, but even so this might a good spot for those ‘brave’ enough to back Cleveland as a home dog. The O/U in the previous 3 games were: 195.5 (U), 193.5 (U), 194 (O). This posted total is the lowest of the 4 meetings. Both teams are missing some key players and both are actually playing better D lately. Leans: Cavs and the UNDER.
Pacers @ Bobcats OFF
Stephen Jackson’s injury is keeping this one ‘off the board’. Bottom line is that this is a huge game for both teams. Bobcats must win this game. If they lose, they will be down 3 games and their season will pretty much be over. I expect the Pacers to get Charlotte’s best effort in this one. Bobcats had 3 days off to get ready and they have ‘triple-revenge’ in this one(Lost by 3 at home, by 8, and by 1) On the road, Pacers are 12-25 SU / 15-20 ATS. Bobcats are 17-16 SU at home and 15-17 ATS. Last game, Pacers were -4.5 point favorites at home. I’d expect the Bobcats to be about -2/-2.5 point favorites in this one tonight. O/U is 2-1 this year: 197.5 (O), 193 (U), 195.5 (O). Both teams are rested and I expect this O/U to come out closer to 193. Leans: Bobcats and the UNDER.