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BULLS/RAPTORS UNDER 103 1ST HLF
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100* Play Indiana (-5.5) over Golden State
Golden State has lost 9 of the last 11 games against the spread coming off a win by 20 points or more and they have also lost 5 of the last 6 games against the spread coming off a game with 30 or more assists.
50* Play Detroit (-3.5) over Charlotte
Charlotte has lost 5 of the last 6 road games when the total posted is 179.5 points or less and they are only averaging 76 points a game on offense in road games this season.
100* Play Central Michigan (-17) over Toledo
Central Michigan has won 16 of the last 19 games when playing as a favorite and they have also won 18 of the last 21 games vs. conference opponents. Central Michigan has won 7 of the last 8 games coming off two or more UNDER the totals and they are averaging over 50 points a game on offense at home this season.
50* Play LA Kings (-190) over Carolina
50* Play Chicago (-160) over Colorado
Nick "BookieKiller" Parsons
Memphis vs. Houston
For a number of different reasons I feel we're getting excellent value on the visitors as they look to rebound off their loss vs. the Blazers last night:
Still without Allen Iverson, the Grizzlies look to avoid a seventh consecutive loss - and their seventh straight on the road against the Rockets - tonight.
I believe getting away from Memphis will be beneficial for this team though, so as to leave all of the "Iverson issues" at home.
Marc Gasol has been one of the few bright spots for the Grizzlies. After averaging 11.9 points and 7.4 rebounds during his rookie season, the 7-footer is posting 16.0 points and 11.3 boards per contest through eight games.
Memphis always plays well against Houston as well; 4-1 ATS its last five.
On the other side of the court: Houston is coming off a 121-103 beatdown at the hands of the Mavericks and I expect a "letdown" this evening.
I believe the Rockets are the most over-achieving team in the league right now as T-Mac and Yao Ming continue their absence from the lineup.
Bottom line: Houston gave up a season high point total its last time out and I believe this is a sign of things to come in the short-term; look for the Grizzlies to improve to a perfect 2-0 ATS this year after scoring 85 points or less in their previous contest! 9* Grizzlies
Ron Raymond
Colorado vs. Chicago
Keys to selection: Right now Avs goaltender Craig Anderson could make an argument for the Vezina trophy as the league top goalie; he’s 11-4 SU on the year and his team has the second best record in the entire NHL. This will be the third game between these two teams this year, each club is 1-1 and both of those games finished in a 4-3 score. Going with the hot goalie in this one tonight at underdog money!
Database Tip: When COLORADO team played as a Road team - Vs Western conference opponent - Coming off vs Western Conference opponent - Coming off 2 overs - Scored 3 goals FOR in their last game; The Avs are 8-3 SU in this spot since ’97.
Database Prediction: Colorado by 0.09 goals.
Ron’s Prediction: Colorado 4 Chicago 3
Marc Lawrence
New Orleans vs. Phoenix
When the Hornets travel to Phoenix to meet the Suns tonight they will do so knowing they've enjoyed great success of late in this series, going 8-1 ATS the last nine games. They are also 12-3-1 ATS off a win in the series, including 5-0-1 ATS at Phoenix. With the Suns looking dead ahed to a showdown at Los Angeles with the Lakers tomorrow night and a long-term 70-90-3 ATS as home favorites when riding a three-plus game win streak, we'll grab the points here tonight. We recommend a 3-unit play on New Orleans.
Rocketman
Philadelphia vs. New Jersey
New Jersey is 7-2 ATS overall vs Philadelphia the past 3 years. 76ers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. 76ers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. 76ers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. 76ers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing SU record. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. 76ers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. 76ers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU loss. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Atlantic. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 76ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. 76ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Nets are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Atlantic. Nets are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Nets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Nets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Nets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. Nets are 16-7-1 ATS in their last 24 vs. Eastern Conference. Underdog is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings. 76ers are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings. We'll play New Jersey for 4 units tonight!
The Boooj
5 Units Central Michigan
NSA
20* C.Mich
20* Chi/Tor Over
The Duke's Sports
Denver Under (196') for 3 Units
Milwaukee hasn't allowed an opponent to score 100 points this year as a result, the Bucks are sitting at 0-5 O/U on the year. This series, which is 5-0 O/U, is overdue for a lower scoring game. Denver, which is 1-4 O/U when their starting 5 combine for more than 160 minutes on the floor the previous day, have gone "under" in 7 of their last 9 road tilts. Milwaukee is 3-8 O/U in their last 11 home games. The Bucks, which don't have the services of go to guy - Redd (knee), have to take a more half-court approach by pounding the ball into Bogut. And the Nuggets fast-break offense should be slowed down tonight by the well schooled Bucks' defense. "Under" the call.
Wunderdog
New Jersey + 6.5 3 units
Atlanta - 5 3 units
Atlanta under 207.5 3 units
Milwaukee + 4.5 3 units
San Antonio +1.5 3 units
GUARANTEED CAPPERS LOCK CLUB
10* CHICAGO -170
10* EDMONTON/BUFFALO OVER 5.5
Seabass
50* Central Michigan
50* Det, Chicago, Anahiem
50* N.O., OK City, CHI/TOR Over
100* Steam Memphis
Black Widow
6* Widow Wise guy NBA Wednesday Night BLOOD BATH on Toronto Raptors -5
The Raptors are having no problem scoring points this season, putting up 109.4 points/game. The Bulls, on the other hand, have been a mess offensively. Chicago is scoring just 88.6 points/game this year and they do not have what it takes to keep up with Toronto on the road Wednesday. Bulls' players will be tired after a hard-fought 89-90 home loss to the Denver Nuggets last night. The Bulls are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss. The Raptors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central division opponents. The Raptors are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. The Raptors are 7-2 SU & 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings with Chicago. Toronto has won the last 3 in this series, scoring 109, 134 and 114 points in the process. Take Toronto and lay the points.
4* on Jazz/Celtics UNDER 189
Boston has amped up their defensive effort again this season, limiting opponents to just 84.4 points/game. Offensively, they aren't blowing anybody away at 98.5 points/game. Last year's meeting between Utah and Boston saw the Jazz come out on top 90-85 for 175 combined points. Boston is 57-35 UNDER (+18.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons. Utah is 15-3 UNDER (+11.7 Units) in road games vs. top caliber teams - outscoring their opponents by 9+ points/game since 1996. Both teams will really have to work for every point they get in this defensive battle. Take the UNDER 189 points.
4* on Dallas Mavericks -1
Tony Parker and Tim Duncan are both doubtful to play for San Antonio Wednesday. Whenever you take away a team's 2 best players, it's really a no-brainer to side with the other team, especially Dallas who have opened the season 5-2 and appear to be a force in the West again this season. Dallas is 5-1 SU & 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings with San Antonio. So the Mavs already have the Spurs' number, and when you take away Parker and Duncan tonight there's no reason that Dallas shouldn't continue their dominance of San Antonio in this series. Take Dallas and lay the points.
Executive
250 Mavs
Pass Football
Lenny Del Genio
Utah vs. Boston
While laying double-digits in the NBA is never much fun, it is warranted in this matchup. Utah is just 8-18 ATS on the road when playing teams with a winning record the last two seasons and is likely to be without PG and team leader, Deron Williams, who sat out this morning's shoot around according to the Salt Lake Tribune. The Jazz are averaging five less points per game on the road compared to their season average, losing to Denver and Houston by an average of 10 PPG. Boston, who is an older team, is in a great spot having not played since Saturday. They are 30-20 ATS last their last 50 games when playing with three or more days rest. The Celtics opened the season with three straight covers, winning those games by an average of over 20 PPG. Since that time, they have failed to cash four of five. However, they are playing great defense, allowing just 84.4 PPG, a league best. Utah allows over 102 PPG on the road and Boston's average margin of victory is over 16 PPG at home this season. Boston is our 15* Non-Conference Game of the Week.