Antony Dinero
Bobcats at Grizzlies
Pick: Grizzlies -6
Charlotte is going to run out of gas after squeezing past Toronto last night. They gave an impressive effort considering the pounding they took, and being competitive here will fall on the likes of Shaun Livingston, Tyrus Thomas and Matt Carroll, reserves who haven't historically been very dependable. Memphis has an opportunity to impose its will and make this an early night. Lay the six points at home.
Bobcats at Grizzlies
Pick: Grizzlies -6
Charlotte is going to run out of gas after squeezing past Toronto last night. They gave an impressive effort considering the pounding they took, and being competitive here will fall on the likes of Shaun Livingston, Tyrus Thomas and Matt Carroll, reserves who haven't historically been very dependable. Memphis has an opportunity to impose its will and make this an early night. Lay the six points at home.
SPORTS WAGERS
PHILADELPHIA –4½ over L.A Clippers
The only logical explanation for this small number is that the 76ers will play their third game in four days and the tail end of back-to-backs. That’s not enough to deter us. The Clippers are a complete dumpster fire right now. They have just five wins in 25 tries and zero wins in 10 road starts. The Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, has publicly called out Baron Davis and has even heckled him on the floor. Some reports have suggested that Sterling doesn’t want to pay Davis but was told he has no choice. Team morale is at an all-time low and that says a lot for the most dysfunctional team this league has ever seen. The 76ers are just 9-15 but they’ve won seven of their past nine with only two losses over that stretch coming against East powers, Atlanta and Boston. Philly played in New Jersey last night but it’s a short trip back home and Doug Collins has this host playing exceptional defense. They’ve held their last two opponents to under 80 points. Both Andre Iguodala and Jodie Meeks had off nights yesterday, yet the Sixers still won and that’s a testament to how good they’re playing. Both players should get back on track tonight. The 76ers remain the most undervalued squad in the Association and it’s hard to envision the Clip Joint coming in here and keeping this one within this range. Play: Philadelphia –4½ (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
Portland +7 over DALLAS
These two have a long history of close games. In past eight meetings, over three seasons, the Blazers have won or stayed within this price range in all but one. It’s a fact of NBA life that certain teams have trouble against a specific opponent and it applies here. The Blazers have been laboring most of year but showed signs of life with four straight wins in a row before falling to the Spurs and Grizz over past two. This is the final game of a four-game trip, which should result in a spirited effort from Portland in an attempt to return with a satisfying 2-2 record as opposed to a 1-3 mark. The Mavs were the hottest team in the NBA with 10 straight wins before losing to Milwaukee in their last game. That one loss often leads to two, as the intensity of keeping the streak going has been broken. Dallas has also been home for an extended period of time and that is seldom a positive thing, as players do their own thing at home and the cohesiveness of the unit breaks up. The Trail Blazers are still a dangerous team despite the losing record but they’re getting healthier and this enemy always brings out the best in them Play: Portland +7 (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).
PHILADELPHIA –4½ over L.A Clippers
The only logical explanation for this small number is that the 76ers will play their third game in four days and the tail end of back-to-backs. That’s not enough to deter us. The Clippers are a complete dumpster fire right now. They have just five wins in 25 tries and zero wins in 10 road starts. The Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, has publicly called out Baron Davis and has even heckled him on the floor. Some reports have suggested that Sterling doesn’t want to pay Davis but was told he has no choice. Team morale is at an all-time low and that says a lot for the most dysfunctional team this league has ever seen. The 76ers are just 9-15 but they’ve won seven of their past nine with only two losses over that stretch coming against East powers, Atlanta and Boston. Philly played in New Jersey last night but it’s a short trip back home and Doug Collins has this host playing exceptional defense. They’ve held their last two opponents to under 80 points. Both Andre Iguodala and Jodie Meeks had off nights yesterday, yet the Sixers still won and that’s a testament to how good they’re playing. Both players should get back on track tonight. The 76ers remain the most undervalued squad in the Association and it’s hard to envision the Clip Joint coming in here and keeping this one within this range. Play: Philadelphia –4½ (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
Portland +7 over DALLAS
These two have a long history of close games. In past eight meetings, over three seasons, the Blazers have won or stayed within this price range in all but one. It’s a fact of NBA life that certain teams have trouble against a specific opponent and it applies here. The Blazers have been laboring most of year but showed signs of life with four straight wins in a row before falling to the Spurs and Grizz over past two. This is the final game of a four-game trip, which should result in a spirited effort from Portland in an attempt to return with a satisfying 2-2 record as opposed to a 1-3 mark. The Mavs were the hottest team in the NBA with 10 straight wins before losing to Milwaukee in their last game. That one loss often leads to two, as the intensity of keeping the streak going has been broken. Dallas has also been home for an extended period of time and that is seldom a positive thing, as players do their own thing at home and the cohesiveness of the unit breaks up. The Trail Blazers are still a dangerous team despite the losing record but they’re getting healthier and this enemy always brings out the best in them Play: Portland +7 (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).
SPORTS WAGERS
Phoenix +1.03 over NEW JERSEY
This once proud Devils team is reeling worse than one can remember. NJ put Brian Rolston on waivers yesterday and that hasn’t gone over well with his teammates. New Jersey has dropped five in a row and six of its last seven games. They can’t score, they can’t defend and Marty Brodeur has become a huge liability between the pipes. The Devils have a league-low 53 goals. Ilya Kovalchuk has been a bust, with just five goals thus far. Conversely, the Coyotes have won six of its last seven road games and own one of the best road records in the NHL. They also embark on a six–game trip starting with this one and that’s significant, as the first game of an extended trip often sets the tone for the excursion. The Coyotes have allowed just 12 goals over their last seven road games. They have a big edge in net, in momentum, in talent, in work ethic and most importantly, in the desire to win. Play: Phoenix +1.02 (Risking 2 units).
Philadelphia +1.20 over MONTREAL
The reason for the regulation play is that it’s 12 cents higher than OT included and frankly, there’s no reason for that other than the Habs outstanding OT record over the years. The Flyers are hot with five wins in six games with their only loss over that stretch coming against the Sharkies in OT in a game they led 4-1 in the third. They ended the Penguins 12-game winning streak last night and a letdown here is not likely, as there is no love lost in this series. Habs won earlier contest in this building but the Flyers avenged that one with a 3-2 victory back in Philly and now would like nothing more than to stick it to the Habs in their own barn. Montreal is among the league leaders in points but should not be priced in same range as the Red Wings, Penguins, Caps or Sharks. The Habs are overvalued because of a strong start but they’ve overachieved due to the great goaltending of Carey Price. Talent wise, the Canadiens are middle of the pack at best and while Price can steal a game at anytime, the fact is that when you’re taking back 20 cents on the Flyers against the Habs, you’re going with the best of it. Play: Philadelphia +1.20 (Risking 2 units).
Phoenix +1.03 over NEW JERSEY
This once proud Devils team is reeling worse than one can remember. NJ put Brian Rolston on waivers yesterday and that hasn’t gone over well with his teammates. New Jersey has dropped five in a row and six of its last seven games. They can’t score, they can’t defend and Marty Brodeur has become a huge liability between the pipes. The Devils have a league-low 53 goals. Ilya Kovalchuk has been a bust, with just five goals thus far. Conversely, the Coyotes have won six of its last seven road games and own one of the best road records in the NHL. They also embark on a six–game trip starting with this one and that’s significant, as the first game of an extended trip often sets the tone for the excursion. The Coyotes have allowed just 12 goals over their last seven road games. They have a big edge in net, in momentum, in talent, in work ethic and most importantly, in the desire to win. Play: Phoenix +1.02 (Risking 2 units).
Philadelphia +1.20 over MONTREAL
The reason for the regulation play is that it’s 12 cents higher than OT included and frankly, there’s no reason for that other than the Habs outstanding OT record over the years. The Flyers are hot with five wins in six games with their only loss over that stretch coming against the Sharkies in OT in a game they led 4-1 in the third. They ended the Penguins 12-game winning streak last night and a letdown here is not likely, as there is no love lost in this series. Habs won earlier contest in this building but the Flyers avenged that one with a 3-2 victory back in Philly and now would like nothing more than to stick it to the Habs in their own barn. Montreal is among the league leaders in points but should not be priced in same range as the Red Wings, Penguins, Caps or Sharks. The Habs are overvalued because of a strong start but they’ve overachieved due to the great goaltending of Carey Price. Talent wise, the Canadiens are middle of the pack at best and while Price can steal a game at anytime, the fact is that when you’re taking back 20 cents on the Flyers against the Habs, you’re going with the best of it. Play: Philadelphia +1.20 (Risking 2 units).
KevinBets;JustinCover
25unit**New York Knicks+4
10unit**Philadelphi-5
100unit**Teaser+8
Cleveland
New Orlean
San Antonio
Somebody please explain this to me.
Justine "NO" Covers puts out 2 games for 25 and 10 units only. Then he puts out a 100 unit teaser????!!!!
Kevin "doesn't know a thing about" Bets....are you freakin kidding me?????? You are really making yourself look stupid.
25unit**New York Knicks+4
10unit**Philadelphi-5
100unit**Teaser+8
Cleveland
New Orlean
San Antonio
Somebody please explain this to me.
Justine "NO" Covers puts out 2 games for 25 and 10 units only. Then he puts out a 100 unit teaser????!!!!
Kevin "doesn't know a thing about" Bets....are you freakin kidding me?????? You are really making yourself look stupid.
