John Chang
Miami Heat PK over BOSTON CELTICS, 10 dimes
I think a bounce back game is in line for tonight. I was on the Celtics in the first game of this series, but with Rondo becoming a one armed point guard, Boston's offense should really suffer. Add to that the injuries of Delonte West and Shaq, and the embarrassment that the Big 3 of Miami have been feeling since the last game, and we have a good situation for the road team. Miami has been one of the best away teams all season SU and ATS, and now they have the perfect opportunity to ratchet up their defense against a team whose offensive catalyst is not 100 percent. Game four is where we'll see the benefits of having a young, energized team. Take the Heat.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES -2 over Oklahoma City Thunder, 10 dimes
After their amazing comeback and ATS cover last game, can you really bet against this team at home? They've shown that they can play lockdown defense and generate scoring outbursts at any given time, and they've also proven that they can compete with any team in the league, 8 seed or otherwise. Even with OKC packing the paint against Randolph and Gasol, I have a lot of confidence in Young, Conley, Mayo, and Allen to knock down the needed perimeter shots. Memphis is a seriously well-rounded and coached team, and I look for them to take care of business once again on their home floor. The FedEx Forum should be rockin, so let's take the home team!
TEXAS RANGERS/Oakland Athletics under 8.5 runs, 5 dimes