ortland Trail Blazers @ Indiana Pacers: o191.5: / 3 unitsEvan Altemus
PICK:Atlanta Hawks: -10.5 () / 5 units
Under normal conditions, I may not have selected this game, but tonight's game is going to
be on ESPN with a national audience. That makes all the difference to this young Atlanta
team that is close to unbeatable at home when motivated. The Hawks also have shown the
ability to blow teams out at home when motivated, even quality opponents. Meanwhile,
Chicago is playing horrible right now, and they are coming off of a loss to New Jersey,
one of the worst teams in the NBA. To make matters worse, that game was at home, where
Chicago usually plays well. I look for them to struggle in this game coming off of a game
last night. This game sets up as a perfect storm for Atlanta because of the way the Bulls
offense has struggled, plus with the lack of effort Chicago shows away from home. Atlanta
has also dominated this series recently, covering the point spread in three straight games
and winning outright in four straight games. Look for the Hawks to get a blowout home win.
5 UNIT SELECTION
PICK:Atlanta Hawks: -10.5 () / 5 units
Under normal conditions, I may not have selected this game, but tonight's game is going to
be on ESPN with a national audience. That makes all the difference to this young Atlanta
team that is close to unbeatable at home when motivated. The Hawks also have shown the
ability to blow teams out at home when motivated, even quality opponents. Meanwhile,
Chicago is playing horrible right now, and they are coming off of a loss to New Jersey,
one of the worst teams in the NBA. To make matters worse, that game was at home, where
Chicago usually plays well. I look for them to struggle in this game coming off of a game
last night. This game sets up as a perfect storm for Atlanta because of the way the Bulls
offense has struggled, plus with the lack of effort Chicago shows away from home. Atlanta
has also dominated this series recently, covering the point spread in three straight games
and winning outright in four straight games. Look for the Hawks to get a blowout home win.
5 UNIT SELECTION
DC Riley
PICK:Buffalo Sabres: (-105) / 2 units
NHL 09 DEC 2009, 7:05PM ET
#054 BUFFALO (ML/-105)
2*ACTION
DC Riley
PICK:Columbus Blue Jackets: (-160) / 2 units
NHL 09 DEC 2009, 7:05PM ET
#052 COLUMBUS (ML/-160)
2*ACTION
DC Riley
PICK:Columbus Blue Jackets: -1.5 (200) / 1 units
NHL 09 DEC 2009, 7:05PM ET
#052 COLUMBUS (-1.5/+200)
1*ACTION
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7:35p
DC Riley
PICK:Golden State Warriors @ New Jersey Nets: u219.0 (-110) / 2 units
NBA 09 DEC 2009, 7:35PM ET
#707 NEW JERSEY (UNDER 219/-110)
2*ACTION
PICK:Buffalo Sabres: (-105) / 2 units
NHL 09 DEC 2009, 7:05PM ET
#054 BUFFALO (ML/-105)
2*ACTION
DC Riley
PICK:Columbus Blue Jackets: (-160) / 2 units
NHL 09 DEC 2009, 7:05PM ET
#052 COLUMBUS (ML/-160)
2*ACTION
DC Riley
PICK:Columbus Blue Jackets: -1.5 (200) / 1 units
NHL 09 DEC 2009, 7:05PM ET
#052 COLUMBUS (-1.5/+200)
1*ACTION
-- National Basketball Association --
7:35p
DC Riley
PICK:Golden State Warriors @ New Jersey Nets: u219.0 (-110) / 2 units
NBA 09 DEC 2009, 7:35PM ET
#707 NEW JERSEY (UNDER 219/-110)
2*ACTION
Evan Altemus
PICK:New Jersey Nets: +1.5 () / 3 units
New Jersey seems to be playing with added confidence now after getting their first win a
few nights ago against Charlotte. They are coming off of another win last night against
Chicago, and I expect them to carry that momentum over into this game. Meanwhile,
Golden State is one of the worst road teams in the league, mainly because of their
horrible defense. The Warriors have given up an average of 117 points per game over their
last 5 games, allowing teams to shoot close to 50% from the field. Also, these two teams
play vastly different defense on the road compared to at home. People have forgotten
that New Jersey dealt with several injuries to start the season. Now their starting
line-up is healthier and playing well. Devin Harris and Courtney Lee are solid players but
were banged up this season. Now that they are healthy, the Nets have started to play
better. Look for New Jersey to continue their momentum with a home win tonight.
3 UNIT SELECTION
PICK:New Jersey Nets: +1.5 () / 3 units
New Jersey seems to be playing with added confidence now after getting their first win a
few nights ago against Charlotte. They are coming off of another win last night against
Chicago, and I expect them to carry that momentum over into this game. Meanwhile,
Golden State is one of the worst road teams in the league, mainly because of their
horrible defense. The Warriors have given up an average of 117 points per game over their
last 5 games, allowing teams to shoot close to 50% from the field. Also, these two teams
play vastly different defense on the road compared to at home. People have forgotten
that New Jersey dealt with several injuries to start the season. Now their starting
line-up is healthier and playing well. Devin Harris and Courtney Lee are solid players but
were banged up this season. Now that they are healthy, the Nets have started to play
better. Look for New Jersey to continue their momentum with a home win tonight.
3 UNIT SELECTION
