Erik Scheponik
Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets
Play Over 209
Warriors haven't played since Monday, so they should be well-rested, and that means they'll be ready to fly up and down the court here. Only the Knicks play at a faster pace in the NBA, and now that Goldie has swapped their only inside presence, Al Harrington, for another gunner in Jamal Crawford, that means more quick shots and even less defense than before. In their last 5 games, adjusted for one overtime game, the Warriors are giving up an ungodly 122 ppg on 49% FG. Houston will attempt to make this a halfcourt game to establish Ming, but that's fine, because Golden St. can't stop them at that end. There will be wide open looks for Houston's marksmen as well as plenty of FT's. Houston 114-103. Play Over the total.
Dunkel
Buffalo vs. Ball State
The Cardinals look to keep their perfect season intact (12-0) and are 7-2 ATS as a favorite this year. Ball State is the pick (-14 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by 16 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Ball State (-14 1/2)
Game 107-108: Buffalo vs. Ball State
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 77.204; Ball State 93.882
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 16 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Ball State by 14 1/2; 62
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (-14 1/2); Over
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DUNKEL
Indiana at Cleveland
The Pacers run into a Cleveland team that is 12-2 ATS as a favorite this season, including 8-2 ATS at home. The Cavs are the pick (-11) according to Dunkel, which has Cleveland favored by 15. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-11).
Game 501-502: LA Lakers at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 127.055; Washington 120.365
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 6 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 11 1/2; 213
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+11 1/2); Under
Game 503-504: Oklahoma City at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 105.958; Orlando 124.711
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 19; 204 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 13; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-13); Over
Game 505-506: Minnesota at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 115.310; New Jersey 120.313
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 5; 203 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 6 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+6 1/2); Over
Game 507-508: New York at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.090; Atlanta 119.649
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 7 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 10 1/2; 215 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (+10 1/2); Under
Game 509-510: Indiana at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 115.894; Cleveland 130.764
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 15; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 11; 209 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-11); Under
Game 511-512: Philadelphia at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 113.376; Detroit 123.301
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 10; 183 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 7 1/2; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-7 1/2); Under
Game 513-514: Portland at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 123.401; Boston 131.953
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 8 1/2; 191 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 8; 185
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-8); Over
Game 515-516: LA Clippers at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 111.510; Memphis 113.529
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1; 198
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+1); Under
Game 517-518: Golden State at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 110.695; Houston 125.354
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 14 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 9; 209
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-9); Over
Game 519-520: Charlotte at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 116.853; Milwaukee 118.529
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 182 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 4; 188
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+4); Under
Game 521-522: Toronto at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 116.878; Utah 119.755
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 3; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 6; 202
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+6); Under
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Today's Free Pick is Buffalo & Ball St Over 61.5
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Info Plays
3* on Indiana Pacers +11
Reasons why the Pacers cover the spread Friday:
1.) Cleveland has been torching teams all season at home, but the Pacers have proven they can compete with the best teams in the league. Indiana has already beaten the L.A. Lakers and the Boston Celtics, a feat that likely no other team will accomplish this season. Indiana will step up to the plate tonight in this huge game against another Eastern Conference Powerhouse in Cleveland.
2.) The Pacers are just 2-7 in road games, but they have gone 5-4 ATS. That means they are getting beaten, but Indiana has been very competitive in the process. With a double-digit spread tonight, the Pacers should be able to cover with ease and keep this game close. After the Cavs have gone 14-1 SU in their last 15 games overall, now is the time to fade this team.
3.) System Play. We’ll Play On - Road underdogs of 10 or more points (INDIANA) - revenging a road loss vs opponent, with a losing record. This is an 83-36 ATS System hitting 69.7% over the last 5 seasons. Indiana lost 107-111 on the road at Cleveland earlier this season, and this team will put up another valiant effort tonight looking to pull off the upset to revenge that earlier setback. Bet Indiana on the road.
Black Widow Sports
1* on Utah Jazz -5
Utah gets back on track tonight after losing to the Miami Heat as they take on the struggling Toronto Raptors at home. The Jazz were the best home team in the league last season, and after a home loss to the Heat, this team will not be losing back-to-back-to-back home contests. Jay Triano will make his NBA head-coaching debut in one of the toughest arenas in the NBA. The Raptors fired Sam Mitchell after suffering a humiliating 132-93 defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Mitchell, the NBA's Coach of the Year for the 2006-07 season, was in his fifth season at the helm. The Jazz - who were a league-best 37-4 on their home floor last season - have uncharacteristically dropped two straight at home. Injuries have hurt the Jazz, but they still have plenty of ammo to make up for it. Utah is riding a six-game winning streak over the Raptors, including a 96-79 victory in their last meeting. Toronto is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) versus good passing teams, averaging >=23 assists/game over the last 2 seasons. Utah is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) as a home favorite over the last 2 seasons. Even better, the Jazz are 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons. This team is tough as nails at home, and this is a reasonably small spread for the Jazz to cover following back-to-back home losses. Take Utah and lay the points.
John Martin
1 Unit on L.A. Clippers -1
The L.A. Clippers are finally healthy and its starting to show on the court. The Clippers have played 4 straight games decided by 7 points or less, including 3 of the 4 decided by 2 points or less. A 105-106 loss to Denver, a 100-98 loss to the Mavericks, a 97-96 win against the Heat and a 96-103 loss to the Rockets show that this team is playing much more competitive basketball right now. The Clippers finally face a team that they should dominate in the Grizzlies tonight after a brutal 5-game stretch coming in. L.A. is favored for a reason Friday. The Grizzlies are 0-7 SU and 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Memphis has not even been competitive, and they won’t be able to keep this game close either. The Grizzlies have lost by 8 points or more in each of their last 7 games. That one 8-point loss came at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team that the Clippers beat 108-88 on the road just a few weeks back. Memphis is 12-28 ATS after 2 straight games with 19 or less assists over the last 2 seasons. The Grizzlies are not playing team basketball at all this season, and they are easily playing the worst basketball of any team in the league over the last few weeks. Cash in with the Clippers as the favorite.
Lenny Del Genio
Raptors / Jazz Over