<dl><dt class="dtPgTop">Andre Gomes | NBA Sides</dt><dt class="dtPgSub">819 LAL -4.0 (-110) Bookmaker.com vs 820 POR</dt><dd class="ddPgMid">Analysis: I understand that the Blazers have been a tough team to beat at home and against the Lakers, they have somehow been virtually undefeated. However for this contest I believe that we have all the possible edges with the Lakers and only that "trend" in this series is a non factor for the Lakers in here:
- The Blazers team chemistry isn't the best right now: yesterday there was a confrontation with Nate McMillan and Andre Miller in the practice. The Blazers are coming from consecutive losses against median teams as the Sixers and the Clippers so their confidence isn't the best right now
- X factor: huge edge for the Lakers on the front! Andrew Bynum against Juan Howard…are you kidding me?! Also Aldridge is banged up with his knee and he isn't particularly tough, so the Blazers will be demolished down low. In the last games they have allowed 60, 44, 40, 44 and 54 points in the paint!
- This time the Lakers will have Ron Artest to guard Brandon Roy… Do you remember the last playoff series between the Rockets and the Blazers? Enough said…
- The Lakers are coming from a tough loss to swallow against the Clippers in a bad spot, as they were playing the second game of a back to back game series so they want to avenge that loss and they won't take this game lightly.
My projected line for this contest is the Lakers to be favored by 2 full ball possessions, anything below this key line automatically the Lakers would receive my approval. Take the Lakers in here.
Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 819 Los Angeles Lakers (-4)
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- The Blazers team chemistry isn't the best right now: yesterday there was a confrontation with Nate McMillan and Andre Miller in the practice. The Blazers are coming from consecutive losses against median teams as the Sixers and the Clippers so their confidence isn't the best right now
- X factor: huge edge for the Lakers on the front! Andrew Bynum against Juan Howard…are you kidding me?! Also Aldridge is banged up with his knee and he isn't particularly tough, so the Blazers will be demolished down low. In the last games they have allowed 60, 44, 40, 44 and 54 points in the paint!
- This time the Lakers will have Ron Artest to guard Brandon Roy… Do you remember the last playoff series between the Rockets and the Blazers? Enough said…
- The Lakers are coming from a tough loss to swallow against the Clippers in a bad spot, as they were playing the second game of a back to back game series so they want to avenge that loss and they won't take this game lightly.
My projected line for this contest is the Lakers to be favored by 2 full ball possessions, anything below this key line automatically the Lakers would receive my approval. Take the Lakers in here.
Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 819 Los Angeles Lakers (-4)
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late from work hopefully they haven't gone off yet
lefty
NCAABB:
1* Saint Mary's/San Fran over 146
1* Arizona st -3.5
NBA: I like this card a lot so I will go for broke...hopefully I don't get there..lol
2* Golden St/Sacramento over 227
1* suns -5.5
1* Orlando -7.5
1* Nets +10
let's cash!!
ZAGS:toast:
late from work hopefully they haven't gone off yet
lefty
NCAABB:
1* Saint Mary's/San Fran over 146
1* Arizona st -3.5
NBA: I like this card a lot so I will go for broke...hopefully I don't get there..lol
2* Golden St/Sacramento over 227
1* suns -5.5
1* Orlando -7.5
1* Nets +10
let's cash!!
ZAGS:toast:
The Duke's Sports
Wright State (pick) for 2 Units
Wright State is an underrated team in the Horizon League that has a good shot at climbing to the top of the standings tonight. The Raiders are seeking to avenge last year's embarrassing 69-51 loss in that game, their backcourt combined for 0- 22 from the field this season, however, the Raiders are better at creating separation, shot selection, and shooting. WSU is averaging a healthy 46% and knocking down free throws at a 76% clip. The Raiders are 5-1 ATS at home, 10-4 ATS at home vs a team with a winning road record. WSU can match the Bulldogs' defensive intensity after all, they allow a league low 48.2 ppg. The Bulldogs, which have been given too much credit by the linesmakers this season, are a mere 0-5 ATS off a SU win and just 1-5 ATS in the Horizon League. And with the Bulldogs at 1-7 ATS at Wright State, we'll look for WSU to regain their mojo on this floor vs Butler.
Wright State (pick) for 2 Units
Wright State is an underrated team in the Horizon League that has a good shot at climbing to the top of the standings tonight. The Raiders are seeking to avenge last year's embarrassing 69-51 loss in that game, their backcourt combined for 0- 22 from the field this season, however, the Raiders are better at creating separation, shot selection, and shooting. WSU is averaging a healthy 46% and knocking down free throws at a 76% clip. The Raiders are 5-1 ATS at home, 10-4 ATS at home vs a team with a winning road record. WSU can match the Bulldogs' defensive intensity after all, they allow a league low 48.2 ppg. The Bulldogs, which have been given too much credit by the linesmakers this season, are a mere 0-5 ATS off a SU win and just 1-5 ATS in the Horizon League. And with the Bulldogs at 1-7 ATS at Wright State, we'll look for WSU to regain their mojo on this floor vs Butler.
Bobby Flanagan
3* Celtics +3.5
The Hawks started out as the hottest team in the Eastern Conference and now we are seeing what could be their true colors. They are on a 3-6 slide which includes two home losses to the Knicks and the Cavaliers. The other night they looked terrible losing by 17 to the Heat who didn't even have Jermaine O'neal.
I think I've finally figured out Atlanta, when they are hot they are a profitable team to back but when they start a slide like this they can't seem to get out of their own way.
Rasheed Wallace has stepped up in Kevin Garnett's absence and has 16 points in each of the last two games. The addition of Wallace was the smartest move Boston could have made this summer. Garnett is a more focused and disciplined player but as far their skill sets they are basically equal.
Big Baby Davis is back from his injury and is playing at the highest level of his career. Guys off the bench you don't usually hear from like Tony Allen and J.R. Giddens are giving quality minutes. If Boston could get everyone healthy at the same time this could be the best team in the East.
I think Boston is still better than Atlanta no matter where the game is being played at and with the Hawks on a slide I'm going to back Boston and the points here. Boston is 14-4 in road games . The past couple of years the Celtics as a road dog have helped me clean up at the sportsbooks and it's no different this year.
3* Washington +4
This is a poorly set line because Arizona State is getting too much respect here. I expect a very motivated Washington team to come out with a strong showing after collapsing too Oregon in their last game.
Arizona State has lost back to back games to USC and UCLA who frankly aren't that good this year. The Sun Devils will be l=playing in the N.I.T. come March and they are laying points to a team that will be a top four seed in the NCAA Tournament bracket in March.
The last time the Huskies lost back to back games was November 2008 in a tough stretch against Kansas and Florida. They aren't going to lose this game tonight to Arizona State. Isaiah Thomas averaged 21 PPG last year in the two meetings against the Sun Devils and they don't have any answer for arguably the best Point Guard in the country.
Washington is +7.5 in rebounds this year and should take advantage of an Arizona State team that doesn't have reliable force at forward or center. The Huskies are 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings when visiting here and they are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games overall.
We are backing a dog getting points that is better than their opponent tonight. This line is a overreaction from the poor showing against Oregon and tonight the Huskies get things back to normal and we'll take the four.
3* Celtics +3.5
The Hawks started out as the hottest team in the Eastern Conference and now we are seeing what could be their true colors. They are on a 3-6 slide which includes two home losses to the Knicks and the Cavaliers. The other night they looked terrible losing by 17 to the Heat who didn't even have Jermaine O'neal.
I think I've finally figured out Atlanta, when they are hot they are a profitable team to back but when they start a slide like this they can't seem to get out of their own way.
Rasheed Wallace has stepped up in Kevin Garnett's absence and has 16 points in each of the last two games. The addition of Wallace was the smartest move Boston could have made this summer. Garnett is a more focused and disciplined player but as far their skill sets they are basically equal.
Big Baby Davis is back from his injury and is playing at the highest level of his career. Guys off the bench you don't usually hear from like Tony Allen and J.R. Giddens are giving quality minutes. If Boston could get everyone healthy at the same time this could be the best team in the East.
I think Boston is still better than Atlanta no matter where the game is being played at and with the Hawks on a slide I'm going to back Boston and the points here. Boston is 14-4 in road games . The past couple of years the Celtics as a road dog have helped me clean up at the sportsbooks and it's no different this year.
3* Washington +4
This is a poorly set line because Arizona State is getting too much respect here. I expect a very motivated Washington team to come out with a strong showing after collapsing too Oregon in their last game.
Arizona State has lost back to back games to USC and UCLA who frankly aren't that good this year. The Sun Devils will be l=playing in the N.I.T. come March and they are laying points to a team that will be a top four seed in the NCAA Tournament bracket in March.
The last time the Huskies lost back to back games was November 2008 in a tough stretch against Kansas and Florida. They aren't going to lose this game tonight to Arizona State. Isaiah Thomas averaged 21 PPG last year in the two meetings against the Sun Devils and they don't have any answer for arguably the best Point Guard in the country.
Washington is +7.5 in rebounds this year and should take advantage of an Arizona State team that doesn't have reliable force at forward or center. The Huskies are 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings when visiting here and they are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games overall.
We are backing a dog getting points that is better than their opponent tonight. This line is a overreaction from the poor showing against Oregon and tonight the Huskies get things back to normal and we'll take the four.
B l a c K W i d o W / B i l L Y o u n G
6* W ido w W iseg uy Celtics/Hawks NBA on E SP N G AM E OF THE M ONT H on Atlanta Hawks -3(-110 at bodog)
The Hawks roll tonight at home to make a statement to the Boston Celtics that they will be a force to be wreckoned with come playoff time. Boston will be without Kevin Garnett as they continue battling through injuries, while the Hawks are at full strength. Atlanta is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots over the last 3 seasons. The Hawks are 23-11 ATS in all games this season. Atlanta is 13-4 S.U. & 12-5 ATS at home this season, winning by 11.5 points/game. Take Atlanta and lay the points.
4* on New Jersey Nets +10(-110 at bookm)
This line has been inflated Friday, and we'll capitalize. The Hornets are getting too much respect here from the books as a double-digit favorite. The 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of >=46% this season. New Orleans is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) after 2 straight games with 19 or less assists over the last 2 seasons. The Hornets are a team the Nets can hang with. Take New Jersey and the points.
4* on Grizzlies/Jazz UNDER 204(-110 at bookm)
This is going to become a defensive battle tonight. These teams faced one another just 2 nights ago, with the Jazz winning handily. Now that both squads know what each other likes to do offensively, the edge goes to the defenses in this one. Memphis is 63-30 UNDER (+30.0 Units) after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games since 1996. The Grizzlies are 20-9 UNDER (+10.1 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons. Take the UNDER 204 points.
4* on San Francisco +11(-110 at bookm)
San Francisco has not been a good road team this year, but that's not a factor tonight. All of their wins have come at home where San Francisco is 5-1 at home this season, winning by 18.6 points/game. For them to be catching double-digit points at home Friday is an absolute gift. Take San Francisco and the points.
6* W ido w W iseg uy Celtics/Hawks NBA on E SP N G AM E OF THE M ONT H on Atlanta Hawks -3(-110 at bodog)
The Hawks roll tonight at home to make a statement to the Boston Celtics that they will be a force to be wreckoned with come playoff time. Boston will be without Kevin Garnett as they continue battling through injuries, while the Hawks are at full strength. Atlanta is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots over the last 3 seasons. The Hawks are 23-11 ATS in all games this season. Atlanta is 13-4 S.U. & 12-5 ATS at home this season, winning by 11.5 points/game. Take Atlanta and lay the points.
4* on New Jersey Nets +10(-110 at bookm)
This line has been inflated Friday, and we'll capitalize. The Hornets are getting too much respect here from the books as a double-digit favorite. The 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of >=46% this season. New Orleans is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) after 2 straight games with 19 or less assists over the last 2 seasons. The Hornets are a team the Nets can hang with. Take New Jersey and the points.
4* on Grizzlies/Jazz UNDER 204(-110 at bookm)
This is going to become a defensive battle tonight. These teams faced one another just 2 nights ago, with the Jazz winning handily. Now that both squads know what each other likes to do offensively, the edge goes to the defenses in this one. Memphis is 63-30 UNDER (+30.0 Units) after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games since 1996. The Grizzlies are 20-9 UNDER (+10.1 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons. Take the UNDER 204 points.
4* on San Francisco +11(-110 at bookm)
San Francisco has not been a good road team this year, but that's not a factor tonight. All of their wins have come at home where San Francisco is 5-1 at home this season, winning by 18.6 points/game. For them to be catching double-digit points at home Friday is an absolute gift. Take San Francisco and the points.
