10 games tonight, Houston vs 76ers an interesting one…

NBA picks for tonight’s 10 games

10 games tonight and the most interesting for us is the challenge in Philly.

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The Midfield NBA Parlay

Sacramento Kings @ Indiana Pacers – Sacramento +4.0 @ -105 -WIN

Washington Wizards @ Atlanta Hawks – Washingon +4.0 @-110 -WIN

Memphis Grizzlies @ Portland Trail Blazers – Total Points Under 207.5 –LOSS

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Player Prop

Player Bets: John Wall will have More Points than Dwayne Wade – @2.05 (+105)  -WIN

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Sacramento @ Indiana

Points +/-

Last 5

Picks –

Best Bet: Sacramento +4.0 @ -105 – The Kings are on the fifth stop of a road trip and have defeated the Pistons and Cavaliers in their last two games.  They figure to be very competitive against a Pacers team that had lost three straight before sneaking over the line against Minnesota at their last start.

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 210.0 points @ -110 – The Kings have passed 100 points in 16 straight games and conceded that many in 10 of those games.  The Pacers have passed that figure in 12 of their last 13 games, and conceded in 11 of 13 games.  The math is simple!

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Milwaukee @ Toronto

Points +/-

Last 5

13.12.16	Toronto	Milwaukee	122 : 100
26.11.16	Milwaukee	Toronto	99 : 105
16.03.16	Milwaukee	Toronto	89 : 107
27.12.15	Milwaukee	Toronto	90 : 111
12.12.15	Toronto	Milwaukee	90 : 83

Picks –

Best Bet: Toronto WIN @ -256 – The Raptors have lost five straight but have fallen a basket short in consecutive road games against the Spurs and Grizzlies.  They will welcome the return home, and the Bucks come in having lost six of their last seven games including their last four road games by an average of 15.0 points per game.

Feeling Lucky: Toronto -6.0 @ -110 – During their recent slump, the Bucks have conceded more than 110 points in seven of their last eight games.  The Raptors have passed 100 points in their last 21 home games.

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Brooklyn @ Cleveland

Points +/-

Last 5

07.01.17	Brooklyn	Cleveland	108 : 116
24.12.16	Cleveland	Brooklyn	119 : 99
17.07.16	Cleveland	Brooklyn	91 : 83 OT
10.07.16	Brooklyn	Cleveland	79 : 73
01.04.16	Cleveland	Brooklyn	107 : 87

Picks –

Best Bet: Total Points Over 226.0 points @ -110– The Cavs have lost six of their last eight games, but passed 115 points in five of those games.  They have conceded more than 100 points in all eight of those games.  The Nets concede a league-worst 114.7 points per game but still manage to score almost 106 points themselves.

Feeling Lucky: Cleveland 1-10 points @ +226 – While the Cavs should thump the woeful Nets, their recent defensive woes indicate they are going through their annual slump.  It would be no surprise to see Brooklyn stay in this game for a long time, and while they won’t win a close loss is well within the realm of possibility.

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Orlando @ Boston

Points +/-

Last 5

08.12.16	Orlando	Boston	87 : 117
22.03.16	Boston	Orlando	107 : 96
01.02.16	Orlando	Boston	119 : 114
30.01.16	Boston	Orlando	113 : 94
30.11.15	Orlando	Boston	110 : 91

Picks –

Best Bet: Boston WIN @ -1000 – The Celtics have won 8 of their last 10 home games and 8 of their last 12 overall.  Isaiah Thomas is in rare form, posting historical fourth-quarter scoring numbers and leading a Boston offense that has been able to effectively cover the ongoing absence of guard Avery Bradley.

Feeling Lucky: Orlando +12.0 @ -110 – Despite only winning 2 of their last 11 games, the Magic have pushed teams on the road losing close games to the Jazz and Clippers and defeating the Trail Blazers.  The Celtics have won 8 of their last 12 games, but none of those wins have been by more than 11 points.

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Charlotte @ New York

Points +/-

Last 5

27.11.16	Charlotte	New York	107 : 102
26.11.16	New York	Charlotte	113 : 111 OT
07.04.16	New York	Charlotte	97 : 111
24.01.16	Charlotte	New York	97 : 84
18.11.15	New York	Charlotte	102 : 94

Picks –

Best Bet: Total Points Over 212.0 points @ -110 – The Knicks have the second worst defense in the Eastern Conference, conceding 1108.0 points and have conceded more than 100 points in 16 of their last 18 games.  The Hornets haven’t been great offensively, but Kemba Walker should have his way with a leaky Knicks backcourt and Carmelo Anthony has passed 30 points in four of his last six games, including his last three home games.

Feeling Lucky: Charlotte WIN @ -112 – The bookies have this as a coin flip, but the Knicks stink and the Carmelo Anthony trade talk can only be a distraction. With Derrick Rose in chuck mode and Kristaps Porzingis struggling having recently come back from injury, the Hornets look a good bet in this game.

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Houston @ Philadelphia

Points +/-

Last 5

15.11.16	Houston	Philadelphia	115 : 88
10.03.16	Philadelphia	Houston	104 : 118
28.11.15	Houston	Philadelphia	116 : 114
15.11.14	Houston	Philadelphia	88 : 87
04.11.14	Philadelphia	Houston	93 : 104

Picks –

Best Bet: Philadelphia +7.0 @ -110 – The Sixers have won 8 of their last 10 behind an improved defense and Joel Embiid.  “The Process” comes into this game under an injury cloud, but the Sixers have been among the best defensive teams in the league without him and offensively above-average as well.  The Rockets have the shakes, having lost six of their last nine games including three of their last four on the road.  

This game is a coin flip, so take the points being offered on Philly.

Feeling Lucky: Philadelphia WIN @ +235 – The Sixers have won their last six home games, and conceded more than 97 points in just one of those games.  Granted, this Houston offense is unlike any other team in the league but they have conceded 120+ points in their last three road games and enter a building that will be rocking from the start.  Covington, McConnell, Stauskas, Ilyasova…this Sixers team is a mishmash of offcasts and late-round draft picks but they have arrived and will make a statement on national TV.

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Washington @ Atlanta

Points +/-

Last 5

05.11.16	Washington	Atlanta	95 : 92
28.10.16	Atlanta	Washington	114 : 99
15.07.16	Washington	Atlanta	71 : 60
11.07.16	Washington	Atlanta	80 : 88
14.04.16	Washington	Atlanta	109 : 98

Picks –

Best Bet: Washingon +4.0 @-110 – John Wall is averaging 23 points, 10.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds for the Wizards, and thank god, because he’s saving my fantasy team. Along with Bradley Beal, the pair are finally giving the Washington natives something to turn up for.

The Hawks are 12-3 over their last 15, while the Wizards are 11-4 over the same stretch. Tough matchup here, but we’ll go with the underdogs, who’ve beaten the better teams over their winning stretch.

Feeling Lucky: Washington Wizards 1-10 @+226 (3.26)

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Miami @ Chicago

Points +/-

Last 5

11.12.16	Chicago	Miami	105 : 100
11.11.16	Miami	Chicago	95 : 98
08.04.16	Miami	Chicago	106 : 98
12.03.16	Chicago	Miami	96 : 118
02.03.16	Miami	Chicago	129 : 111

Picks –

Best Bet: Chicago WIN @-285 – Wade faces his former meal-ticket and not without a few words to his current locker room beforehand.

“I don’t know if I see enough guys who really want it,” said Wade. “Losses like (Wednesday’s), it has to hurt them. I’m 35 years old, man. I’ve got three championships. It shouldn’t hurt me more than it hurts these young guys. They have to want it.”

We’ll run with the Bulls tonight, that Miami 7-17 away recrd is the kicker, Chicago 14-10 at the United Center.

Feeling Lucky: Chicago 1-10 @2.75 – Should be close, but the lack of Heat offense is their downfall.

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San Antonio @ New Orleans

Points +/-

Last 5

19.12.16	San Antonio	New Orleans	113 : 100
30.10.16	San Antonio	New Orleans	98 : 79
31.03.16	San Antonio	New Orleans	100 : 92
04.03.16	New Orleans	San Antonio	86 : 94
04.02.16	San Antonio	New Orleans	110 : 97

Picks –

Best Bet:  – Nope – Injuries on both sides a concern.

Feeling Lucky: San Antonio -8.0 @-110 – The injury to AD (deep thigh bruise) is a worry for the Pelicans, as big men often find it hard to come in and out of form/injury easily. Even if The Brow (28.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game) takes court tonight, he won’t be in top notch, and with that we give the nod to the Spurs.

…but, with Kawhi a possibility to sit (sore left hand) this is a toss up.

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Memphis @ Portland

Points +/-

Last 5

09.12.16	Memphis	Portland	88 : 86
07.11.16	Memphis	Portland	94 : 100
09.02.16	Memphis	Portland	106 : 112 OT
05.01.16	Portland	Memphis	78 : 91
14.11.15	Memphis	Portland	101 : 100

Picks –

Best Bet: Total Points Under 207.5 – Expecting a lot of sticky handed possessions and long winded plays in this one, especially with the form of post up player Gasol. Unders is the best bet here.

Feeling Lucky: Memphis WIN @-101 – While one Gasol sits out injured, the younger brother has taken responsibility for the family name. Last out Marc Gasol had 42 against the Raptors, pulling moves that would make Hakeem the Dream proud. A 50/50 away record is enough to keep us interested in the Grizzlies here.