Today's NBA Picks
Oklahoma City at Portland
The Thunder look to take advantage of a Portland team that is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games as an underdog. Oklahoma City is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-1). Here are all of today's picks
<table cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4"><tbody><tr> <td style="height:12.75pt;width:564" height="17">MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Time Posted: 11:00 a.m. EST</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 501-502: Toronto at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 109.022; Washington 115.217
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 6; 193 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 3 1/3 1/2; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-4); Over</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 503-504: LA Clippers at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 120.587; Orlando 121.091
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 1; 188
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+1 1/2); Under</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 505-506: LA Lakers at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 120.388; Philadelphia 122.205
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2; 179 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 4; 177
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+4); Over</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 507-508: Phoenix at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 112.278; Atlanta 122.012
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 9 1/2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 7 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-7 1/2); Under</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 509-510: Chicago at New Jersey (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 123.440; New Jersey 111.843
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 11 1/2; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 9; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-9); Under</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 511-512: Utah at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 117.986; New York 119.907
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 4; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+4); Under</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 513-514: San Antonio at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 119.527; Memphis 126.340
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 7; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 1; 185
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-1); Over</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 515-516: Sacramento at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 111.829; New Orleans 114.620
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3; 184
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 1 1/2; 185
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-1 1/2); Under</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 517-518: Houston at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 118.334; Denver 124.467
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 6; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 7 1/2; 208
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+7 1/2); Over</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 519-520: Oklahoma City at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 124.383; Portland 120.163
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 1; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-1); Over</td> </tr> <tr> </tr></tbody></table>
Oklahoma City at Portland
The Thunder look to take advantage of a Portland team that is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games as an underdog. Oklahoma City is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-1). Here are all of today's picks
<table cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4"><tbody><tr> <td style="height:12.75pt;width:564" height="17">MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Time Posted: 11:00 a.m. EST</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 501-502: Toronto at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 109.022; Washington 115.217
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 6; 193 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 3 1/3 1/2; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-4); Over</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 503-504: LA Clippers at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 120.587; Orlando 121.091
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 1; 188
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+1 1/2); Under</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 505-506: LA Lakers at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 120.388; Philadelphia 122.205
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2; 179 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 4; 177
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+4); Over</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 507-508: Phoenix at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 112.278; Atlanta 122.012
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 9 1/2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 7 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-7 1/2); Under</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 509-510: Chicago at New Jersey (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 123.440; New Jersey 111.843
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 11 1/2; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 9; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-9); Under</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 511-512: Utah at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 117.986; New York 119.907
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 4; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+4); Under</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 513-514: San Antonio at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 119.527; Memphis 126.340
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 7; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 1; 185
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-1); Over</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 515-516: Sacramento at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 111.829; New Orleans 114.620
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3; 184
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 1 1/2; 185
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-1 1/2); Under</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 517-518: Houston at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 118.334; Denver 124.467
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 6; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 7 1/2; 208
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+7 1/2); Over</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:12.75pt" height="17" width="564">Game 519-520: Oklahoma City at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 124.383; Portland 120.163
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 1; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-1); Over</td> </tr> <tr> </tr></tbody></table>
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4 UNIT PLAY
POWER ANGLE PLAY
Idaho State +15 over MONTANA: Idaho State is just 8-14 on the year, but they have gone 6-4 in the Big Sky, so they have turned it around in conference play. Yes they have turned it around, especially of late as they come in on a four game roll, which includes a win over Weber State and an a road win over Montana State. The biggest reason for the Bengals turnaround is at the offensive end, where they have averaged 72.8 ppg in their last 4 games (Regulation Only) compared to their season average of 66.3 ppg. Tonight's task won't be easy though as the Grizzlies come in allowing 59.8 ppg on 39.9% shooting, but i really feel that the Bengals can meet them somewhere in the middle of the two numbers, as they are playing with great confidence on the offensive end. Defense, though, has not been good for them of late, as they have allowed 76.8 ppg in their last 5 overall and 72.9 ppg on the road this year, but they have allowed 67 points or less in 3 of their last 5 games and the first time these teams met they allowed the Grizzlies just 68 points. Montana is 9-2 at home, but have outscored their opponents by just 8.6 ppg, while Idaho State has been outscored by 11.1 ppg on the road. The Bengals lost by 24 at home to the Grizlies earlier in the year, but that was at a time when they weren't playing that well. The are now and should be able to keep this one much closer than the first meeting. POWER ANGLE FOR THIS PLAY--- Play against a home team after beating the spread by 54 or more points total in their last ten games against opponent after going over the total by 18 or more points total in their last three games. This play is 42-13 the last 5 seasons.
3 UNIT PLAYS
Davidson/ Wofford Under 136.5: Davidson games have been averaging in the mid 140's on up and a lot of that is due to the fact that they have averaged 77 p;pg overall and 82.5 ppg at home, but I don't see them hitting either number tonight. Wofford has played great defense this year, allowing 61.5 ppg overall and 63.4 ppg on the road and they should be able to hold this strong Davidson offense team to 70 or less here. Wofford on offense is where we will reall get some help here. The Terriers have averaged 64.7 ppg overall, but on the road they have really struggled to score, putting up just 58.7 ppg on 40.2% shooting. The Terriers have also struggled from beyond the arc (33.9 % overall and 32.5% on the road) and in their FT shooting (65.8% overall and 60.4% on the road), so this is a unit that has problems scoring in any facet of their offense. Making it even harder for them to score is the fact that Davidson comes in playing great defense right now, allowing just 61 ppg on 39.9% shooting in their last 5 games. Wofford's scoring has been up of late, but I feel Davidson will shut the down tonight, while the Wildcats will have their own problems scoring vs this tough Terriers defense. Around 130 at best here.
Louisville/ Connecticut Over 129: Google News Play. I know that both teams have played great defense this year, but there are certain areas that both teams have had problems at that end of the floor, which could lead to this game being a bit high scoring. Neither team has defensed the perimeter all that well this year as the Huskies have allowed 34%, while Losuiville has allowed 33.3% and while neither team has been great at shooting the three ball, both teams have it as part of their offense and should get some solid looks in this one. The Huskies have really struggled on offense of late, but they did get it going in their last game as they put up 69 points on a good Seton Hall team over the weekend. The Huskies do like to push the ball and the Cardinals should oblige as they also need the uptempo game to be effective. Louisville has been able to get their running game going of late and it has translated into 73.8 ppg in their last 4 games, while they have hit 76 points or more in each of their last 3 home games. Let's also note that this should be a close game through out and that could also lead to a fouling game at the end. Still im not sure we will need the late FT's as this game could have gone OVER before the last 2 minutes are even played.
Missouri/ Oklahoma Under 145.5: I'm gonna stay away from the side in this one, but I do like the total The big win over the Jayhawks over the weekend may just aid us in this totals play as well as I expect Missouri to come out a bit flat and that should keep their scoring down in this one. Helping us out as well is the fact that the Sooners have allowed just 64.9 ppg on 40.8% shooting at home this year. The Tigers have not played great defense on the road this year, but then again the Sooners have had some troubles scoring of late as they have averaged just 67 ppg in their last 5 games. I do believe this is a letdown-look-ahead- spot for the Tigers and i do not see them going all out especially at the offensive end, while the Sooners will not be able to score much vs this tigers group that has allowed just 62.3 ppg in their last 3 games. Missouri will play this game just looking to do enough to get out with a win and that should have this one being played in the 130's and not 140's. KEY TREND--- OKLAHOMA is 14-5 UNDER (+8.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
2 UNIT PLAY
Texas -3 over TEXAS A&M: In their last 6 games Texas has a 1 point loss to Missouri, a 3 point loss to KY, a 5 point loss to Baylor a win over Iowa State and a 4 point loss at Kansas State. This is a team that is right on the edge of finishing this year strong and I believe it starts tonight. Let's also play against an underdog after successfully covering the spread in 5 or more consecutive games, with a winning percentage of between 45-55% on the season. This play is 38-13 over the last 5 seasons.
1 UNIT PLAY
LOUISVILLE -4 over UConn: Thje Huskies got a win over seton Hall over the weekend, but the pirates are fading. Louisville is the better team and should win going away.
4 UNIT PLAY
POWER ANGLE PLAY
Idaho State +15 over MONTANA: Idaho State is just 8-14 on the year, but they have gone 6-4 in the Big Sky, so they have turned it around in conference play. Yes they have turned it around, especially of late as they come in on a four game roll, which includes a win over Weber State and an a road win over Montana State. The biggest reason for the Bengals turnaround is at the offensive end, where they have averaged 72.8 ppg in their last 4 games (Regulation Only) compared to their season average of 66.3 ppg. Tonight's task won't be easy though as the Grizzlies come in allowing 59.8 ppg on 39.9% shooting, but i really feel that the Bengals can meet them somewhere in the middle of the two numbers, as they are playing with great confidence on the offensive end. Defense, though, has not been good for them of late, as they have allowed 76.8 ppg in their last 5 overall and 72.9 ppg on the road this year, but they have allowed 67 points or less in 3 of their last 5 games and the first time these teams met they allowed the Grizzlies just 68 points. Montana is 9-2 at home, but have outscored their opponents by just 8.6 ppg, while Idaho State has been outscored by 11.1 ppg on the road. The Bengals lost by 24 at home to the Grizlies earlier in the year, but that was at a time when they weren't playing that well. The are now and should be able to keep this one much closer than the first meeting. POWER ANGLE FOR THIS PLAY--- Play against a home team after beating the spread by 54 or more points total in their last ten games against opponent after going over the total by 18 or more points total in their last three games. This play is 42-13 the last 5 seasons.
3 UNIT PLAYS
Davidson/ Wofford Under 136.5: Davidson games have been averaging in the mid 140's on up and a lot of that is due to the fact that they have averaged 77 p;pg overall and 82.5 ppg at home, but I don't see them hitting either number tonight. Wofford has played great defense this year, allowing 61.5 ppg overall and 63.4 ppg on the road and they should be able to hold this strong Davidson offense team to 70 or less here. Wofford on offense is where we will reall get some help here. The Terriers have averaged 64.7 ppg overall, but on the road they have really struggled to score, putting up just 58.7 ppg on 40.2% shooting. The Terriers have also struggled from beyond the arc (33.9 % overall and 32.5% on the road) and in their FT shooting (65.8% overall and 60.4% on the road), so this is a unit that has problems scoring in any facet of their offense. Making it even harder for them to score is the fact that Davidson comes in playing great defense right now, allowing just 61 ppg on 39.9% shooting in their last 5 games. Wofford's scoring has been up of late, but I feel Davidson will shut the down tonight, while the Wildcats will have their own problems scoring vs this tough Terriers defense. Around 130 at best here.
Louisville/ Connecticut Over 129: Google News Play. I know that both teams have played great defense this year, but there are certain areas that both teams have had problems at that end of the floor, which could lead to this game being a bit high scoring. Neither team has defensed the perimeter all that well this year as the Huskies have allowed 34%, while Losuiville has allowed 33.3% and while neither team has been great at shooting the three ball, both teams have it as part of their offense and should get some solid looks in this one. The Huskies have really struggled on offense of late, but they did get it going in their last game as they put up 69 points on a good Seton Hall team over the weekend. The Huskies do like to push the ball and the Cardinals should oblige as they also need the uptempo game to be effective. Louisville has been able to get their running game going of late and it has translated into 73.8 ppg in their last 4 games, while they have hit 76 points or more in each of their last 3 home games. Let's also note that this should be a close game through out and that could also lead to a fouling game at the end. Still im not sure we will need the late FT's as this game could have gone OVER before the last 2 minutes are even played.
Missouri/ Oklahoma Under 145.5: I'm gonna stay away from the side in this one, but I do like the total The big win over the Jayhawks over the weekend may just aid us in this totals play as well as I expect Missouri to come out a bit flat and that should keep their scoring down in this one. Helping us out as well is the fact that the Sooners have allowed just 64.9 ppg on 40.8% shooting at home this year. The Tigers have not played great defense on the road this year, but then again the Sooners have had some troubles scoring of late as they have averaged just 67 ppg in their last 5 games. I do believe this is a letdown-look-ahead- spot for the Tigers and i do not see them going all out especially at the offensive end, while the Sooners will not be able to score much vs this tigers group that has allowed just 62.3 ppg in their last 3 games. Missouri will play this game just looking to do enough to get out with a win and that should have this one being played in the 130's and not 140's. KEY TREND--- OKLAHOMA is 14-5 UNDER (+8.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
2 UNIT PLAY
Texas -3 over TEXAS A&M: In their last 6 games Texas has a 1 point loss to Missouri, a 3 point loss to KY, a 5 point loss to Baylor a win over Iowa State and a 4 point loss at Kansas State. This is a team that is right on the edge of finishing this year strong and I believe it starts tonight. Let's also play against an underdog after successfully covering the spread in 5 or more consecutive games, with a winning percentage of between 45-55% on the season. This play is 38-13 over the last 5 seasons.
1 UNIT PLAY
LOUISVILLE -4 over UConn: Thje Huskies got a win over seton Hall over the weekend, but the pirates are fading. Louisville is the better team and should win going away.
SPORTS WAGERS
Edmonton +151 over TORONTO
After two games against Pittsburgh and one against the Sens on Saturday night, this could be a big letdown spot for the Maple Leafs, especially with two road games on deck beginning tomorrow in Winnipeg and ending Thursday in Philly. James Reimer has been hearing for two days how great he's been in back-to-back shutouts and that he's back to being the James Reimer we witnessed last season. A hiccup here by Reimer would not surprise, as the backstop is a mediocre talent. The Oilers will come in here healthier than they've been in a while. Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent Hopkins are both back in the lineup and the Oilers have responded with three wins in a row over Colorado, Chicago and Detroit. Over those three games, they’ve scored 16 times. Edmonton has picked up points in five straight games, as they split two OT games against San Jose and Vancouver prior to those three wins. In summarizing, the Oilers have picked up points over Chicago, Detroit, Vancouver and San Jose in its most recent games. Those are four Cup contenders and there's no question that they'll be amped up for this one. Overlay. Play: Edmonton +151 (Risking 2 units).
PHOENIX +127 over Detroit
We'll play this in regulation only because Detroit is undefeated in the shootout this year. For the Red Wings, this is the final game of a tough four game trip (five, if you count the one before the break) that saw them play the first three in Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton. They’ve picked up five of a possible six points thus far and they return home after this one for a six-game home stand. For the Coyotes, this is anything but another game. The Red Wings are a strong draw, meaning that the arena won't be half empty like it usually is. The Coyotes have lost seven in a row to the Red Wings and they have to be sick of losing to them. One of those losses occurred just a couple of weeks ago in OT. The Coyotes catch the Red Wings in a vulnerable spot. Detroit is also without Jimmy Howard for a couple of weeks and that makes a big difference, as Ty Conklin and/or Joey MacDonald are not the same high calibre goaltender as Howard. The Coyotes have two wins in their past three games over Ottawa and San Jose and those are definitely confidence boosters. Look for them to carry that over here, as they go all out against what might very well be a semi-interested visitor. Play: Phoenix +127 (Risking 2 units).
Edmonton +151 over TORONTO
After two games against Pittsburgh and one against the Sens on Saturday night, this could be a big letdown spot for the Maple Leafs, especially with two road games on deck beginning tomorrow in Winnipeg and ending Thursday in Philly. James Reimer has been hearing for two days how great he's been in back-to-back shutouts and that he's back to being the James Reimer we witnessed last season. A hiccup here by Reimer would not surprise, as the backstop is a mediocre talent. The Oilers will come in here healthier than they've been in a while. Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent Hopkins are both back in the lineup and the Oilers have responded with three wins in a row over Colorado, Chicago and Detroit. Over those three games, they’ve scored 16 times. Edmonton has picked up points in five straight games, as they split two OT games against San Jose and Vancouver prior to those three wins. In summarizing, the Oilers have picked up points over Chicago, Detroit, Vancouver and San Jose in its most recent games. Those are four Cup contenders and there's no question that they'll be amped up for this one. Overlay. Play: Edmonton +151 (Risking 2 units).
PHOENIX +127 over Detroit
We'll play this in regulation only because Detroit is undefeated in the shootout this year. For the Red Wings, this is the final game of a tough four game trip (five, if you count the one before the break) that saw them play the first three in Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton. They’ve picked up five of a possible six points thus far and they return home after this one for a six-game home stand. For the Coyotes, this is anything but another game. The Red Wings are a strong draw, meaning that the arena won't be half empty like it usually is. The Coyotes have lost seven in a row to the Red Wings and they have to be sick of losing to them. One of those losses occurred just a couple of weeks ago in OT. The Coyotes catch the Red Wings in a vulnerable spot. Detroit is also without Jimmy Howard for a couple of weeks and that makes a big difference, as Ty Conklin and/or Joey MacDonald are not the same high calibre goaltender as Howard. The Coyotes have two wins in their past three games over Ottawa and San Jose and those are definitely confidence boosters. Look for them to carry that over here, as they go all out against what might very well be a semi-interested visitor. Play: Phoenix +127 (Risking 2 units).
Hot Teams
-- Orlando won its last three games, by 6-8-4 points. Clippers won five of their last six games.
-- 76ers won five of their last six games (10-3 as home favorite).
-- Bulls covered seven of last ten games as a road favorite.
-- Knicks covered their last four games, but are 3-6 as a home favorite.
-- Spurs won last four games, covered last five.
-- Sacramento won its last two games, covered its last four, but they're 4-9 vs spread as a road underdog.
-- Trailblazers won/covered their last five home games. Oklahoma City won six of its last eight games.
Cold Teams
-- Raptors lost three of last four games; they're 9-7 as a road underdog. Washington is 3-10 at home, but 2-1 as a home favorite.
-- Lakers are 3-7 away from Staples Center.
-- Suns covered three of their last ten road games. Atlanta lost its last two home games, is 3-6 vs spread in last nine games as home favorite.
-- Nets are 3-7 at home, 2-4 as home underdogs.
-- Utah lost five of its seven road games.
-- Grizzlies lost six of last eight games, but they're 5-2 as home faves.
-- Hornets lost nine of their last ten road games.
-- Rockets lost three of last four games; they're 2-7 as road underdogs. Denver lost four of its last five games.
Wear and Tear
-- Raptors: 5th game/7 nites. Wizards: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Clippers: 6th game/9 nites. Magic: 8th game/12 nites.
-- Lakers: 3rd game/4 nites. 76ers: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Suns: 6th game/9 nites. Hawks: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Bulls: 6th game/9 nites. Nets: 5th game/7 nites.
-- Jazz: 4th game/6 nites. Knicks: 5th game/7 nites.
-- Spurs: 6th game/9 nites. Grizzlies: 6th game/8 nites.
-- Kings: 3rd game/5 nites. Hornets: 6th game/9 nites.
-- Rockets: 3rd game/4 nites. Nuggets: 5th game/7 nites.
-- Thunder: 3rd game/4 nites. Blazers: 4th game/6 nites.
Totals
-- Last four Toronto road games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Clipper games went over the total.
-- Last three Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Phoenix road games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Chicago games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight New York games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last nine Memphis games stayed under.
-- Ten of last eleven Sacramento road games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Houston road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Thunder games went over the total.
-- Orlando won its last three games, by 6-8-4 points. Clippers won five of their last six games.
-- 76ers won five of their last six games (10-3 as home favorite).
-- Bulls covered seven of last ten games as a road favorite.
-- Knicks covered their last four games, but are 3-6 as a home favorite.
-- Spurs won last four games, covered last five.
-- Sacramento won its last two games, covered its last four, but they're 4-9 vs spread as a road underdog.
-- Trailblazers won/covered their last five home games. Oklahoma City won six of its last eight games.
Cold Teams
-- Raptors lost three of last four games; they're 9-7 as a road underdog. Washington is 3-10 at home, but 2-1 as a home favorite.
-- Lakers are 3-7 away from Staples Center.
-- Suns covered three of their last ten road games. Atlanta lost its last two home games, is 3-6 vs spread in last nine games as home favorite.
-- Nets are 3-7 at home, 2-4 as home underdogs.
-- Utah lost five of its seven road games.
-- Grizzlies lost six of last eight games, but they're 5-2 as home faves.
-- Hornets lost nine of their last ten road games.
-- Rockets lost three of last four games; they're 2-7 as road underdogs. Denver lost four of its last five games.
Wear and Tear
-- Raptors: 5th game/7 nites. Wizards: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Clippers: 6th game/9 nites. Magic: 8th game/12 nites.
-- Lakers: 3rd game/4 nites. 76ers: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Suns: 6th game/9 nites. Hawks: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Bulls: 6th game/9 nites. Nets: 5th game/7 nites.
-- Jazz: 4th game/6 nites. Knicks: 5th game/7 nites.
-- Spurs: 6th game/9 nites. Grizzlies: 6th game/8 nites.
-- Kings: 3rd game/5 nites. Hornets: 6th game/9 nites.
-- Rockets: 3rd game/4 nites. Nuggets: 5th game/7 nites.
-- Thunder: 3rd game/4 nites. Blazers: 4th game/6 nites.
Totals
-- Last four Toronto road games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Clipper games went over the total.
-- Last three Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Phoenix road games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Chicago games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight New York games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last nine Memphis games stayed under.
-- Ten of last eleven Sacramento road games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Houston road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Thunder games went over the total.
SPORTS WAGERS
PHILADELPHIA -4 over L.A. Lakers Pinnacle
Kobe Bryant spent a lot of time in the Philadelphia area. He went to school there, spent his youth there and he always looks forward to playing here. That's nice, it really is but so what. In previous years it might mean something because the Lakers were a force. This year they're not and every team in the NBA loves to beat the Lakers and even more so on their home court. The 76ers are no different. They haven't beaten the Lakers since 2009. This season, Philly is the superior team and they'll play as hard as they've played all season for this one. Philly is 12-3 while the Lakers have three wins in 11 road games. L.A. will play its third straight on the road here after games in Denver and Utah. They have the Celtics and Knicks on deck and Celtics/Lakers is as classic a rivalry as Duke/North Carolina. This is a cheap lay on the 76ers in a great spot to get this proverbial monkey off their backs and they will respond. Play: Philadelphia -4 (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).
Utah +125 over NEW YORK
On a sad note, Amar'e Stoudemire lost his brother in a car accident yesterday morning and will miss this game. Stoudemire is a big loss because he scores and rebounds well but more than that is the Knicks state of mind. Playing a basketball game under these conditions will seem completely trivial to the Knicks and it is. It's one thing to lose a parent to natural causes but to lose a younger brother in a car accident is devastating and it'll affect the whole team. We saw a similar situation last season when Senators assistant coach, Luke Richardson lost his daughter. The Sens played the next night and were soundly defeated. This is really one of those rare angles that present an opportunity and while our condolences go out to the family and without trying to sound insensitive, this is a must play in a high percentage situation. Play: Utah +125 (Risking 2 units).
PHILADELPHIA -4 over L.A. Lakers Pinnacle
Kobe Bryant spent a lot of time in the Philadelphia area. He went to school there, spent his youth there and he always looks forward to playing here. That's nice, it really is but so what. In previous years it might mean something because the Lakers were a force. This year they're not and every team in the NBA loves to beat the Lakers and even more so on their home court. The 76ers are no different. They haven't beaten the Lakers since 2009. This season, Philly is the superior team and they'll play as hard as they've played all season for this one. Philly is 12-3 while the Lakers have three wins in 11 road games. L.A. will play its third straight on the road here after games in Denver and Utah. They have the Celtics and Knicks on deck and Celtics/Lakers is as classic a rivalry as Duke/North Carolina. This is a cheap lay on the 76ers in a great spot to get this proverbial monkey off their backs and they will respond. Play: Philadelphia -4 (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).
Utah +125 over NEW YORK
On a sad note, Amar'e Stoudemire lost his brother in a car accident yesterday morning and will miss this game. Stoudemire is a big loss because he scores and rebounds well but more than that is the Knicks state of mind. Playing a basketball game under these conditions will seem completely trivial to the Knicks and it is. It's one thing to lose a parent to natural causes but to lose a younger brother in a car accident is devastating and it'll affect the whole team. We saw a similar situation last season when Senators assistant coach, Luke Richardson lost his daughter. The Sens played the next night and were soundly defeated. This is really one of those rare angles that present an opportunity and while our condolences go out to the family and without trying to sound insensitive, this is a must play in a high percentage situation. Play: Utah +125 (Risking 2 units).
GC: NBA System Play
Monday Triple Pack has NBA Non Conference Total of the Month from 96% totals system + Double Perfect NBA System side and 26-2 NCAAB Power Angle Play. Sunday card goes 3-1 led by big 5* on the Giants and NCAAB Sweep. Top plays now on a 16-7 run. Free NBA System Side below.
On Monday the Free NBA System Play is on the Orlando Magic. Game 504 at 7:05 eastern. The Magic fit a solid system here that plays on home dogs of 4 or less with rest off a road dog win at +5 or more, vs an opponent off a win by 10 or more points. These home dogs are 23-5 ats. Another system which plays against the Clippers is to play against road favorites with a win percentage of less than .800 off a road favored win by 20 or more points and scored 105 or more points if our team scored less than 90 in their last game. These road favorites have failed to cover 22 of 29 times since 1990. Orlando has played much better in their last two games and should emerge with a win and cover here vs the Clippers. On Monday the Triple Pack has the NBA 96% Non conference total of the Month and a Double Perfect NBA Side system. In NCAAB Action its a solid 26-2 Power Angle play. Sunday card goes 3-1 led by 5* winner on the Giants and a 2-0 sweep in College hoops. Top plays on a 16-7 run. Start the week big. Jump on and cash out. For the Bonus Play take The Orlando Magic. GC
Monday Triple Pack has NBA Non Conference Total of the Month from 96% totals system + Double Perfect NBA System side and 26-2 NCAAB Power Angle Play. Sunday card goes 3-1 led by big 5* on the Giants and NCAAB Sweep. Top plays now on a 16-7 run. Free NBA System Side below.
On Monday the Free NBA System Play is on the Orlando Magic. Game 504 at 7:05 eastern. The Magic fit a solid system here that plays on home dogs of 4 or less with rest off a road dog win at +5 or more, vs an opponent off a win by 10 or more points. These home dogs are 23-5 ats. Another system which plays against the Clippers is to play against road favorites with a win percentage of less than .800 off a road favored win by 20 or more points and scored 105 or more points if our team scored less than 90 in their last game. These road favorites have failed to cover 22 of 29 times since 1990. Orlando has played much better in their last two games and should emerge with a win and cover here vs the Clippers. On Monday the Triple Pack has the NBA 96% Non conference total of the Month and a Double Perfect NBA Side system. In NCAAB Action its a solid 26-2 Power Angle play. Sunday card goes 3-1 led by 5* winner on the Giants and a 2-0 sweep in College hoops. Top plays on a 16-7 run. Start the week big. Jump on and cash out. For the Bonus Play take The Orlando Magic. GC
David Banks
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trailblazers
Monday nights NBA slate closes out with a good one when Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-5, 12-11 ATS) storm the Pacific Northwest to lock horns with LaMarcus Aldridge and the Portland Trailblazers (14-10, 13-10-1 ATS); tip-off from the Rose Garden is slated to go at 10:00 ET with live coverage on NBA TV.
Though the Thunder head back to the road after dropping a 107-96 decision to the Southwest Division leading San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night, the loss was only the teams fifth of the season. Coach Scott Brooks outfit currently sits atop the Northwest Division standings heading into Monday nights clash with Portland leading Denver by 3.5-games after the Nuggets fell in this venue on the same night (117-97). Both Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook rank amongst the top 10 scorers in the league with 26.8 and 21.7 points per game averages respectively; their combined efforts currently have the Thunder ranked as the 3rd best scoring offense (100.0 PPG) and shooting team (47%). The loss to the Spurs marked the teams fourth as a visitor on the year, but 9-4 SU & 7-6 ATS records are nothing to be ashamed of when playing away from your own arena.
The Trailblazers enter their 25th game of the regular season having alternated wins in each of their last seven games played. Last time out was a win, as the Blazers took advantage of a Nuggets outfit playing their third straight game in as many days to move to 11-1 SU & a moneymaking 10-1-1 ATS as a host. Aldridge went for 29 points to improve upon his 23.1 PPG average (#7), but it was the play of Nicolas Batum off the bench who went off for 33 points on 9-of-15 shooting from beyond the arc that sparked the Blazers to the comfortable home win and cover. Portland has gone on to win and cover each of its last five home games since falling to Dwight Howard and the Magic (107-104) back on January 11th. The Blazers are an extremely balanced squad scoring an average of 98.2 PPG (#5) while giving up just 91.7 PPG (#9).
Portland snapped a streak of three straight games won by the home team in the recent series when it went into OKC and scored the 103-93 outright win as 4.5-point underdogs in these teams first divisional clash of the 2011-12 season; the under has cashed in each of these rivals L/3 meetings. Oklahoma City has covered five of its L/6 when playing off a pointspread defeat, but has only managed a 0-3-1 ATS tally its L/4 within the division. The Blazers have held up their end of the bargain against the Northwest Division covering five of their L/6, but theyve only managed a 1-6 ATS record following their L/7 SU wins.
PICK: Porland +1
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trailblazers
Monday nights NBA slate closes out with a good one when Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-5, 12-11 ATS) storm the Pacific Northwest to lock horns with LaMarcus Aldridge and the Portland Trailblazers (14-10, 13-10-1 ATS); tip-off from the Rose Garden is slated to go at 10:00 ET with live coverage on NBA TV.
Though the Thunder head back to the road after dropping a 107-96 decision to the Southwest Division leading San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night, the loss was only the teams fifth of the season. Coach Scott Brooks outfit currently sits atop the Northwest Division standings heading into Monday nights clash with Portland leading Denver by 3.5-games after the Nuggets fell in this venue on the same night (117-97). Both Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook rank amongst the top 10 scorers in the league with 26.8 and 21.7 points per game averages respectively; their combined efforts currently have the Thunder ranked as the 3rd best scoring offense (100.0 PPG) and shooting team (47%). The loss to the Spurs marked the teams fourth as a visitor on the year, but 9-4 SU & 7-6 ATS records are nothing to be ashamed of when playing away from your own arena.
The Trailblazers enter their 25th game of the regular season having alternated wins in each of their last seven games played. Last time out was a win, as the Blazers took advantage of a Nuggets outfit playing their third straight game in as many days to move to 11-1 SU & a moneymaking 10-1-1 ATS as a host. Aldridge went for 29 points to improve upon his 23.1 PPG average (#7), but it was the play of Nicolas Batum off the bench who went off for 33 points on 9-of-15 shooting from beyond the arc that sparked the Blazers to the comfortable home win and cover. Portland has gone on to win and cover each of its last five home games since falling to Dwight Howard and the Magic (107-104) back on January 11th. The Blazers are an extremely balanced squad scoring an average of 98.2 PPG (#5) while giving up just 91.7 PPG (#9).
Portland snapped a streak of three straight games won by the home team in the recent series when it went into OKC and scored the 103-93 outright win as 4.5-point underdogs in these teams first divisional clash of the 2011-12 season; the under has cashed in each of these rivals L/3 meetings. Oklahoma City has covered five of its L/6 when playing off a pointspread defeat, but has only managed a 0-3-1 ATS tally its L/4 within the division. The Blazers have held up their end of the bargain against the Northwest Division covering five of their L/6, but theyve only managed a 1-6 ATS record following their L/7 SU wins.
PICK: Porland +1
