Bobby Maxwell
Portland -4 at HOUSTON
We made it four straight FREE winners Saturday when Orlando went to Atlanta and got the win and cover. Today we make it five in a row when the Blazers go to Houston and take care of the Rockets.
Portland is starting to show its potential to make things tough on Western Conference teams when the playoffs roll around and we like them to go into Houston tonight and steal this one away from the Rockets.
The Blazers have won four straight (SU and ATS) and just killed Oklahoma City on Friday, winning 107-72 as a five-point favorite. They have won seven of nine overall (8-1 ATS) and they've won four of five on the road, cashing in all five contests. And this team is scoring at will lately, putting up 111 points per game, well above its season average of 99.5.
Houston has lost two straight and three of four, including Friday's 93-81 loss to the Lakers as 5 1/2-point underdogs. While the Rockets have beaten the Clippers and T'Wolves in their last two home games, their last "real" home game came against the Pistons and while they won 106-101, they failed to cover as a 9 1/2-point favorite.
These teams have split two games this season and the Blazers are 2-0 ATS. Portland is also on ATS streaks of 5-0 on the road, 6-1 after a spread-cover, 10-4 after getting a day off and 5-0 against Western Conference teams. Houston is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven at home.
Play the red-hot Blazers in this one as they keep it going against the Rockets.
3♦ PORTLAND
Tom Freese
Denver at Minnesota
The numbers tell us their is only one way to look in this game. The Denver Nuggets are an AMAZING 28-9-1 ATS their 38 games as favorites of 5.0 to 10.5 points and they 6-1 ATS after scoring 100 or more points in their last game. The Nuggets are also on a point spread roll going 6-1 ATS their last 7 games overall. Minnesota's numbers are alarming as they are 19-45 ATS their last 64 games as home dogs and they are 8-27 ATS when playing with one day of rest. The T'Wolves are 2-7 ATS vs. a team that scored 100 or more points in their last game and they are 2-10 ATS their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning home record. PLAY ON DENVER -
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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports
239 - 158 run 60 %
Sunday Atl Braves
Saturday Over the total LA CLippers TY
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Free Selection for Sunday: Utah/New Orleans under 192
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NBA: the SAN ANTONIO SPURS + 6½ OVER the Cleveland Cavaliers
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NBA: Houston - 4
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NEW ORLEANS -2-
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Philly -130 over Atlanta in MLB
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SA/Cleveland under 181
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Indiana/OK City under 211
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New Orleans -2.5 over Utah
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NEW ORLEANS-2'
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Tony Karpinski
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Play: Denver Nuggets -7.5
The Denver Nuggets are an AMAZING 28-9-1 ATS their 38 games as favorites of 5.0 to 10.5 points and they 6-1 ATS after scoring 100 or more points in their last game. The Nuggets are also on a point-spread roll going 6-1 ATS their last 7 games overall. Minnesota's numbers are alarming as they are 19-45 ATS their last 64 games as home dogs and they are 8-27 ATS when playing with one day of rest.
The T'Wolves are 2-7 ATS vs. a team that scored 100 or more points in their last game and they are 2-10 ATS their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning home record. Everything points to the better playoff bound team here on Sunday night. DENVER BY 25
Charlies Sports - free pick:
mlb. braves @ phillies-130. The championship banner that’ll hang above Ashburn Alley and those shiny rings they’ll soon receive will be a constant reminder that the Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Series champions. Once Brett Myers throws the first pitch tonight against the Atlanta Braves in the 2009 major league opener, last year won’t matter anymore, phillies win-130.
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Undefeated's picks now 8 wins 1 loss
Today's play Cleveland Cavaliers -5 (I bought 1.5 points)
Marc Lawrence
New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors
The Knicks travel north of the border to take on the Raptors in this right back revenge rematch from yesterday that saw Toronto beat New York, 102-95, at Madison Square Garden. Today, however, the roles reverse with the Raptors dressing up as the favorite. Meanwhile the Knicks will be seeking same season double revenge, a role in which they are 4-1 ATS this season under Mike D'Antoni. With Toronto 0-2 SU and ATS against same season double avenging foes this campaign, look for New York to get their payback here today.
Play on: Toronto
Mr. Blade,
Just confirming his play on this game; according to his write up, his play is on the KNICS not on RAPTORS. Thanks in advance for your reply and all you do for this site.
Marc Lawrence
New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors
The Knicks travel north of the border to take on the Raptors in this right back revenge rematch from yesterday that saw Toronto beat New York, 102-95, at Madison Square Garden. Today, however, the roles reverse with the Raptors dressing up as the favorite. Meanwhile the Knicks will be seeking same season double revenge, a role in which they are 4-1 ATS this season under Mike D'Antoni. With Toronto 0-2 SU and ATS against same season double avenging foes this campaign, look for New York to get their payback here today.
Play on: Toronto
Mr. Blade,
Just confirming his play on this game; according to his write up, his play is on the KNICS not on RAPTORS. Thanks in advance for your reply and all you do for this site.
I would say your correct just a mistake is all
Red Dog Sports
Play Utah and New Orleans under 193 on Sunday.
The Hornets have played under in 10 of their last 12 overall and 20 unders and 8 overs in their last 28 at home. The under has prevailed 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings and this year New Orleans has played unders in 24 of their 38 home games.
Greg Shaker
Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder
Play:Pacers +3
I have watched this line Zoom from -1 to -3 and it is time to jump. The Biggest Play we had a couple of days ago was Portland verses this OK City Squad and the reasons for this one are similar. The Thunder is nothing but a light drizzle right now and with the exception of reasonable play from time to time, they are not playing sound basketball, and they are not covering the number. The Pacers still have an outside chance of playoffing and even though it would take some doing, they have not given up hope. Perhaps they should, but don't tell this team that. They have won their last 4 of 5 and they have done that in fine fashion with increased efforts off the bench by Mr Ford and great work from the starting five. They are not afraid of the Big Bad Road Wolf, covering their last 7 of 10 and they certainly should not be afraid of the team they will meet this evening. OK City has very poor offensive numbers over their last 17 games and in fact, they have not reached the Century Mark in any of those games. BINGO!! They are going to have to do that tonight to win this contest with the Pacers recent offensive efficiency patterns. They did not stop them in the first meeting this year and low and behold, they allowed 107 and scored less than 100 themselves. If Team psychology means anything, we should be swimming in the Crystal Blue Lake later this evening. But don't forget to lay your wallet on the shoreline, because it is going to more than likely be stuffed with some Big Bills.
Johnny Guild
Utah Jazz at New Orleans Hornets
The Jazz have dominated the Hornets, winning eight of the last 10 clashes, including the two earlier meetings in Salt Lake City this season, going 6-1-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. However, Utah is presently playing below par. They have dropped their last three games and have been an unprofitable road bet, just 1-6 both straight-up and against the spread in their last 7 games away from home. Take New Orleans tonight in their Arena. The home team has covered the spread in five of the last six meetings in this series.
New Orleans Hornets -2.5
Mr A
Dallas Mavericks -3½
Houston Rockets -3½
DUNKEL
San Antonio at Cleveland
The Cavs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against the Southwest Division and face a San Antonio team that is just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing with 1 day of rest. Cleveland is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Cavaliers favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-6 1/2).
Game 501-502: San Antonio at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 120.323; Cleveland 128.512
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 8; 176 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 6 1/2; 181
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-6 1/2); Under
Game 503-504: Phoenix at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 117.383; Dallas 123.370
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 6; 236 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 4; 230
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-4); Over
Game 505-506: New York at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: New York 111.989; Toronto 118.888
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 7; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 5 1/2; 219
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-5 1/2); Under
Game 507-508: Charlotte at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 116.032; Detroit 120.025
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 4; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 174
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-2); Over
Game 509-510: Indiana at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 117.013; Oklahoma City 118.111
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 1; 214 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 212
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+3); Over
Game 511-512: Portland at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 118.590; Houston 126.699
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 8; 177 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 4; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-4); Under
Game 513-514: Denver at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 121.498; Minnesota 116.586
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 5; 211 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 8; 208
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+8); Over
Game 515-516: Utah at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 117.636; New Orleans 119.646
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 2 1/2; 192
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+2 1/2); Over
Game 517-518: Philadelphia at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 119.281; New Jersey 114.326
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 5; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2; 197
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-2); Over
Game 519-520: Golden State at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 111.539; Sacramento 116.599
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 5; 244
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 3; 246
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-3); Under
Game 521-522: LA Clippers at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 108.515; LA Lakers 122.045
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 13 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 18; 209
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+18); Under
MLB
Atlanta at Philadelphia
The Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 home games as a favorite between -110 to -150, while the Braves are 0-4 in their last four road games with the total set between 7 and 8 1/2. Philadelphia is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Phillies favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-120).
Game 931-932: Atlanta at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Lowe) 15.480; Philadelphia (Myers) 17.146
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-120); Under
NHL
Pittsburgh at Florida
The Penguins look to take advantage of a Florida team that is just 1-5 in its last 6 games against teams with a winning record. Pittsburgh is the underdog pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+100).
Game 51-52: Atlanta at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 12.126; Washington 11.578
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-260); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+220); Over
Game 53-54: Pittsburgh at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.594; Florida 11.471
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-120); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+100); Over
Game 55-56: Chicago at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.559; Columbus 11.138
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+100); Under
Game 57-58: Minnesota at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.687; Detroit 12.181
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-260); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-260); Under
Game 59-60: San Jose at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.211; Anaheim 12.327
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-120); Over
Game 61-62: Colorado at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 9.256; Vancouver 11.652
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 2 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-330); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-330); Over
Michael Alexander
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets
Play: Houston Rockets -3.5
The Portland Trail Blazers travel to take on the Houston Rockets in NBA Picks action. The Blazers are coming off four straight blowout wins that have put them within reach of clinching a playoff spot. Portland sits at 48-27 on the season, a half game ahead of Houston for the fourth spot in the West. If they win or Phoenix loses today the Blazers will clinch a playoff spot for the fist time since 2003. Winning today will certainly be a challenge for Portland as they have lost 9 of their last 10 NBA Picks at Houstong while averaging only 82.8 points per game.
The Houston Rockets come into this NBA Picks contest struggling on offense. They have scored less than 88 points in three of their last five games overall, including their loss to the Lakers on Friday. They have been tough on defense however as they limited the Lakers to only 39% shooting from the floor and has allowed 91.1 points per game at home winning 15 of their last 17 including a 98-94 win over Portland back in February.
Trends/Angles: PORTLAND is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after 3 consecutive covers as a favorite since 1996 while HOUSTON is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus teams who average 7 or less steals/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Portland has struggled on the road while Houston has been almost unbeatable on their home hardwood. I'm taking Houston in this one.
Ted Sevransky
Golden State Warriors @ Sacramento Kings
PICK: Sacramento Kings
Golden State is heading quickly towards ‘we’ve quit’ territory when they leave the friendly confines of Oracle Arena. Don Nelson’s squad has been playing out the string since the All Star break, but they’ve won 11 of their last 15 at home, averaging 120 points per game in the process. But when we take the Warriors out of Oakland, we’re looking at a 1-11 SU record in their last dozen tries, including ugly losses at Milwaukee and even at the LA Clippers.
The Warriors have shut down their primary veteran presence, swingman Stephen Jackson, out for the year following toe surgery. Second half sparkplug Monta Ellis isn't going to play today. Center Andris Biedrins hasn’t been healthy in months – don’t expect him to be anywhere near 100% today if he takes the court. Forward Brandon Wright is sitting with a bad shoulder while guard Marco Bellinelli is sitting with a bad ankle. And let’s not forget about Corey Maggette, unable to suit up with recurring concussion issues. That’s a pretty hefty injury list for a pretty downtrodden team to begin with.
The Warriors are pretty much beaten down at this stage of the season, a hard team to bet on in any contest that they’ll need to win in order to cover the pointspread. Golden State has already lost twice to the Kings this year, one of the few teams that Sacramento actually has confidence against. Sacramento is continuing to fight, showing up for recent wins against the Suns, Knicks, Nuggets, Clippers and Grizzlies. Like Golden State, all five of those teams don’t play much defense… 2* Take Sacramento.
Larry Ness
Portland Trail Blazers @ Houston Rockets
PICK: Houston Rockets
The Blazers have won four straight games (by margins of 20, 20, 21 and 35 points) and are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2003. A win here or a Phoenix loss (at Dallas), would end the team's five-year playoff drought. Roy (22.9-4.9-5.2) and Aldridge (18.4-7.5) have been the team's leaders all season but players like Outlaw (12.7-4.2) at small forward and Fernandez (10.2) at shooting guard, have been HUGE catalysts. Both players come off the bench to give the Blazers a big lift night after night. Oden (8.9-7.1) gets a lot of criticism at center but he's back healthy and he and Pryzbilla (5.4-8.5) offer a quality combo in the middle. The team was 10-5 with Oden sidelined from Feb 18 through Mar 16, as Pryzbilla averaged double digits in rebounds. However, with Oden's return on Mar 18, the team has gone 6-2, including those four straight blowout wins. Oden's averaged 10.0-6.5 in that four-game stretch, with Przybilla averaging 7.8 RPG. While I like the Blazers, this is NOT a good spot for them. They enter 48-27, which puts them just barely ahead of tonight's opponent, the 48-28 Rockets. The West is a logjam behind the Lakers, as the No. 2 seed leads the No. 6 seed by just three games. No one at Houston misses T-Mac (he can't possibly come back next year, can he?), as Ming (19.6-9.8), Artest (17.2-5.3-3.2), Scola (12.6-8.8), Brooks (11.2-3.1 APG) and Battier (7.1-4.7) round out a quality starting-five. Lowry (7.1-3.5 APG) has been excellent in his 22 games with team backing up Brooks at the point, while Wafer (9.6) continues to provide a scoring 'punch' off the bench. Landry (9.3-5.0) has done a nice job in the frontcourt but he's out with a calf injury. The fact is, the Rockets have won 15 of their last 17 home games (losses to the Lakers and Spurs), allowing only 91.1 PPG. Meanwhile, the Blazers have lost EIGHT of their last 10 visits to Houston, while scoring just 82.8 PPG during that stretch. Lay the small number with Houston.