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MAC weeknight game once again this Tuesday from Buffalo, and as last week's game between Bowling Green and Buffalo found its way OVER the total, we will play tonight's Ohio-Buffalo game to also head OVER the total.
The Bobcats have played 4 straight UNDERS, but they have also gone 4-1 OVER the total in their last 5 November contests, and they have played HIGH in 7 of their last 8 games when installed as an underdog of 3-points or less.
Buffalo has played HIGH in 8 of their last 11 conferences clashes, and 3 of the last 4 series meetings between the schools have also played HIGH.
Look for the OVER to be the way to go once again between the Bobcats and the Bulls.
Play the HIGH.
2? OVER
Bobby Maxwell Bonus Play
Delivered my fifth straight FREE winner Monday night when the Hornets crushed the Clippers in Los Angeles. Tonight I'm right back on the pro hardwood with a comp selection on the Rockets as they visit Dallas.
These two rivals haven’t squared off this season and for this one, I’m grabbing the points with the Rockets as they seem to be playing pretty well right now.
Houston lost 103-102 on Wednesday to the Lakers and then clobbered Oklahoma City 105-94 on Friday, covering as a 6 ½-opint favorite. The Rockets have cashed in five straight games since coming up just short on opening night in Portland.
Key to the Rockets’ success is their offense as they’ve topped 102 points or more in each of the last five after only getting 87 on opening night. They are getting contributions from everyone on the roster, which could mean a big night from Trevor Ariza, or Aaron Brooks, or Luis Scola or even Shane Battier. Plus there are many bench players willing to step up and deliver.
On the other side, Dallas gets its offense punch mainly from one source – Dirk Nowitzki. Yes, he’s been scoring at will lately, but the Dallas defense has given up 114 and 101 in the last two games, something Dallas should be concerned about.
The underdog has cashed in six of the last seven meetings between these two and they split four games last year with each team taking one game at home and one on the road. The road team is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
Houston has cashed in four straight as an underdog and the Mavs are just 1-5 ATS in their last six against a winning team. I’m grabbing the points with the Rockets in this one.
2? HOUSTON
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I couldn't have been any more right on the money taking the Hornets with my complimentary selection Monday, and I am going to follow that NBA win up with another one today!
Josh Howard is back in the Mavericks' lineup, and they looked like they were hitting on all cylinders Saturday in their 129-101 victory over Toronto.
Howard had 16 points in his season debut against the Raptors, aiding a Dallas attack that produced five double-digit scorers. Not only does Howard's return take some of the pressure off of Dirk Nowitzki on the offensive end, but it also makes the Mavs a much better team defensively.
Houston has went 4-2 so far without Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, but it is due for a setback, especially playing at Dallas, where the Rockets have gone 2-5 ATS in their last seven games.
Houston also is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games against Dallas, which is 4-1 ATS in its last five games overall. The Mavericks also are 41-20-1 ATS in their last 62 games playing on two days rest. Take Dallas to cover the points tonight.
2? DALLAS
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On Tuesday night the Bonus Play is on the over in the Ohio at Buffalo game. Rotation numbers 101/102 at 7:00 eastern. Both teams have played mostly overs in this line range the last few years. Ohio has gone over 11 of 13 times from +4 to -3. Buffalo has gone over 9 of 11 times from -3 yo +3. Both teams have capable offenses and struggling defenses. Look for high scoring game here tonight. Those looking for some thing to hit hard I have another big NBA system side. Jump on and start making some nice change.RV.
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Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks
Prediction: Under
At 8:35 pm, our member selection is on the under in the game between Houston and Dallas. These two teams come into Tuesday's game on the heels of great success. Both have won four of their previous five games, and each team's loss has come in overtime (Houston lost 103-102 to the Lakers, while Dallas lost 114-107 to New Orleans). The only difference is that Houston has covered five straight games, while Dallas has covered just four of its last five. The Mavs have been installed as a 6-point home favorite, with an over/under of 198.5, and I like this game to go 'under' the total. In the last three meetings between these two rivals, the total score has averaged 180 points, with each game
sailing 'under' the total. Finally, the Rockets have gone 'under' the total 57% of the time vs. division rivals over the past 14 seasons. Take the 'under.'
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Portland at MEMPHIS +6
G-Man fresh off a Bonus Play winner on Golden State last night will go with Memphis plus the points in the NBA for Tuesday.
Not that the Grizzlies are off to a great start, because they are not, but I just don't trust the Blazers just yet to be covering big numbers away from home.
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TRAILBLAZERS at GRIZZLIES
10-time All-Star Allen Iverson has taking an indefinite leave to deal with a personal matter which really has nothing to do with the team's poor play as Memphis tries to avoid losing its sixth consecutive game when it hosts the Portland Trail Blazers trying to win its third straight.The Grizzlies have a young roster with players like Rudy Gay, O.J. Mayo and Michael Conley. Gay scored a season-high 33 points against the Clippers but missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer at the buzzer for Memphis, which went winless on a five-game trip after Saturday's 113-110 loss to the Clippers and have lost seven straight to the Trail Blazers since 2007. Portland is opening a five-game road trip and has won two in a row since switching to a three-guard lineup featuring Brandon Roy, Andre Miller and Steve Blake. The Blazers defeated San Antonio 96-84 on Friday and beat Minnesota 116-93 on Sunday. This 3-guard rotation should have alot of success tonight against a Memphis team allowing an average of 120.0 points on 51.6 percent shooting. Portland's All-star Brandon Roy averaged 22.3 points in four games against the Grizzlies last season and will trying to bounce back from a two-point effort Sunday which was his lowest output since 2006. This is a bad spot for Memphis playing their first game at home after a 5-game road trip as they face a Blazer team starting their road trip. Memphis is in disarray as their defense can't stop anybody and the hot Portland Trailblazers will have no problem winning their 8th in a row against this team tonight.
TAKE PORTLAND -5.5
Portland has played their last 3 at home, and now they start out on an extended road swing. Problem is, the underdog is on a 20-8 spread run the last 28 times these 2 teams have clashed.
This is only Portland's 3 road game of the young season, and I just feel the impost is a little too tall this early in the campaign.
Live home dog with Memphis tonight.
1? MEMPHIS