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Will Rogers

Blazers vs Grizzlies

1* Bonus Play on the Memphis Grizzlies...

The Memphis Grizzlies are 9-2 in their last 11 overall, and they are a solid 19-8 at home this season. Memphis will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, and Portland is a lot more competitive on it's home floor. I think there is value with the Grizzlies as a short favorite at home.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Defense - The Grizzlies are still one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, and they currently rank 6th in opponent's scoring average allowing 99 points per game. Former Blazer Zach Randolph is cleaning up the boards lately, with 30 rebounds in his last three games.

2. Previous History - The Blazers have won 15 of the last 18 meetings between the two teams, and Portland has only covered the spread once in it's last seven visits to Memphis. The Blazers are 4-12-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings.

3. X-Factor - Memphis has been a good bet when coming off a loss, and their last game was a home loss to Dallas. They are 5-0 ATS in their last five when coming off a loss.

Selection: This is a play on the Memphis Grizzlies (Free)

 

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Scott Spreitzer

Blazers vs Grizzlies

Bonus Play Portland Trail Blazers

I'm recommending a play on the Blazers plus the points on Monday. Memphis enters tonight's contest on a 9-2 SU run, but only one of those nine wins came against a team with a winning record (Detroit 27-25 SU). In fact, the best record of the other eight opponents is 22-28 (Orlando). Portland is on a decent 6-1 SU run, themselves, thanks mostly to the Damian Lillard / C.J. McCollum combo that's producing over 44 ppg combined. But it's not just about offense. The Blazers have held five of their last six opponents to 97 points or less. They were fierce in a 96-79 SU win as a 5-point underdog at Houston last time out, and I expect more of the same tonight. Portland has been a momentum team, on a 17-6 ATS run off a SU win as a road underdog. They've covered two of three against Memphis this season, including as an underdog in a 101-100 loss at FedEx Forum. I expect a cover at the very least tonight out of the road team and I'm recommending a play on the Blazers plus the points. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

 

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Mike Lundin

Nuggets vs Nets

8* NBA Free Pick Denver Nuggets

I like the Denver Nuggets to pick up a third consecutive win and fourth in five games as they visit the Brooklyn Nets Monday night. The Nuggets defeated the Knicks 101-96 here in New York yesterday on Super Bowl Sunday so travelling won't be an issue, and they're 5-2 ATS in their last seven games playing on no rest. They're also 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400 and a solid 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games overall. The Nets have recorded just one win in their last seven games and they're 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Brooklyn has taken the last three in the series, but this looks like a good spot for the Nuggets to end that streak as they're entering this game with all the momentum on their side.

 

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Marc Lawrence

Bulls vs Hornets

Play - Chicago Bulls

Edges - Bulls: 12-5 ATS away after facing the Timberwolves; and 8-1 SUATS before facing the Hawks. Hornets: 2-10 SU and 2-9-1 ATS in this series when Chicago is off a loss. Look for the Bulls to avenge a 102-96 loss as 5.5-point home chalk earlier this season to the Hornets here tonight. We recommend a 1* play on Chicago. Thank you and good luck as always.