CHIP CHIRIMBES
HAWKS at HEAT
Pick: HAWKS +2.5
The Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat enter this contest with the same records of 12-9 but both these teams are viewing this season differently off of last years results. Mimai was horrible last year winning only 15 of 82 games while the Hawks took the World Champion Celtics to seven games before falling in the playoffs. The Hawks started the season 6-0 and then fell, winning only six of their next 15. The Heat are just what they need. take ATLANTA!
3DAILY WINNERS
2* Miami
2* Memphis
2* Drake
DUNKEL
Toronto at New Jersey
The Nets look to bounce back from their loss to New York (121-109) on Wednesday and build on their 6-0 ATS mark this season after losing by 10 points or more. New Jersey is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Nets favored by 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-2 1/2).
Game 701-702: Atlanta at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.672; Miami 120.722
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 5; 189 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 2 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-2 1/2); Under
Game 703-704: Philadelphia at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 116.730; Cleveland 132.078
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 15 1/2; 196 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 10; 189
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-10); Over
Game 705-706: Toronto at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 114.407; New Jersey 120.093
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 5 1/2; 211 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 2 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-2 1/2); Over
Game 707-708: Chicago at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 115.678; Memphis 112.625
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 3; 192 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-2); Under
Game 709-710: San Antonio at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 120.130; Minnesota 114.789
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 5 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+8); Over
Game 711-712: New Orleans at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 121.752; Boston 131.953
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 10; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 6 1/2; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-6 1/2); Over
Game 713-714: Indiana at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 114.114; Detroit 123.301
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 9; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 6; 200
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-6); Under
Game 715-716: Orlando at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 120.282; Phoenix 119.574
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 1; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 209
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+1 1/2); Over
Game 717-718: LA Clippers at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 112.725; Portland 125.179
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 12 1/2; 190 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 8 1/2; 189
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-8 1/2); Over
Game 719-720: Sacramento at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 111.515; LA Lakers 126.176
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 14 1/2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 17; 215
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+17); Under
Game 721-722: Houston at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.442; Golden State 117.302
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 221 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 1 1/2; 215
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+1 1/2); Over
DUNKEL
Florida International at Miami (FL)
Florida International, which is 0-2 ATS this season as an underdog between 18 1/2 and 24 points, faces a Miami team that is 15-8 ATS over the last three seasons against non-conference teams. The Hurricanes are the pick (-24) according to Dunkel, which has Miami favored by 27. Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (-24).
Game 723-724: Florida International at Miami (FL)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 46.617; Miami (FL) 73.734
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 27
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 24
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (-24)
Game 725-726: Iowa State at Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 56.058; Iowa 66.353
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 10
Vegas Line: Iowa by 8
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-8)
Game 727-728: Wright State at Arkansas Little Rock
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 49.672; Arkansas Little Rock 59.056
Dunkel Line: Arkansas Little Rock by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Arkansas Little Rock by 8
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas Little Rock (-8)
Game 729-730: Georgia Southern at Drake
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 49.938; Drake 66.732
Dunkel Line: Drake by 17
Vegas Line: Drake by 12
Dunkel Pick: Drake (-12)
Jack Jones
Friday Pick on Boston -6.5
Boston has won 13 straight games and their 21-2 record is the best 23 game start in franchise history. Last night they dominated the Wizards in a 122-88 win and are second in the league with a 90.8 ppg scoring defense. Opponents are shooting just 41.5% against Boston and even though they are playing back-to-back nights, I'm not worried since due to the blowouts nobody should have tired legs. Boston is 19-8 ATS versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots over the last 2 seasons and they are 30-10 ATS versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game over the last 2 seasons. New Orleans is 21-41 ATS (-24.1 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
Wunderdog
Orlando at Phoenix
Pick: UNDER 209
Orlando is making a good living on the NBA road as they are willing to play defense and it shows with their gaudy 8-2 road mark. The Magic have allowed just 94.8 points per game on the road this season. The Suns are not the same up-tempo team they were in recent years, especially with Shaq in the middle of things. They have recently played some high-scoring games, but against teams that like to get up-and-down the court. That won't be the case tonight as the Magic slow things down, and when they have had a couple days rest the Magic are 8-0 to the UNDER and 22-9 to the UNDER off an ATS win. They don't get the willing "dance" partner tonight and with a lofty total that indicates they will, I'll play this one UNDER.
Doc's Sports
Toronto Raptors @ New Jersey Nets
PICK: New Jersey Nets
This one barely missed the cut for our members picks as we thought our other three games were stronger but we still think the Nets will shine tonight. The Raptors are a very shaky road team and haven’t covered in three straight on the road and have a 4-7 record overall in road games. New Jersey has been underestimated by the oddsmakers all season long and they are one of the small group of profitable teams in the league. These two teams met recently in Toronto and the Nets came away with an OT victory and should play better tonight in front of the home fans. The Raptors have been burning a lot of money for backers, going 2-9 ATS in their last nine. Also, the home team is 11-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings (one push) so there is precedent for the Nets to cover this small line as home chalk.