9 games tonight, Lob City heads to OKC…

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Tonight’s 9 NBA Expert Picks

New Orleans @ Charlotte

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
24 New Orleans 102.5 105.5 -3.0
9 Charlotte 102.4 100.5 +1.9

The Say

The Hornets are rolling and have only lost 3 games at home in 2016. The Pelicans do have the better player, but it wont be enough.

Best Bet: Charlotte WIN @1.22

Feeling Lucky: Charlotte -5 @1.47


Houston @ Philadelphia

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
18 Houston 105.6 106.9 -1.3
30 Philadelphia 96.5 107.2 -10.7

The Say

The 76ers have lost 12 in a row and are spiralling to the number 1 lottery spot. Any other team but Houston we would be 100% confident, but its Houston….. pick at your own risk.

Best Bet: Houston WIN @1.22

Feeling Lucky: Houston -5.5 @1.55


Memphis @ Boston

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
15 Memphis 99.2 99.5 -0.3
7 Boston 106.1 102.0 +4.1

The Say

It’s strange to think that a team that loses twice to the Suns in a week was able to knock of the Cavs next up. With Randolph and Gasol out, the Grizzlies are playing a very small lineup. However, Boston can’t do much wrong and should be an easy win at home.

Best Bet: Memphis +14.5 @1.34

Feeling Lucky: Boston -5.5 @1.55


Miami @ Milwaukee

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
12 Miami 98.0 96.9 +1.1
25 Milwaukee 99.2 103.2 -4.0

The Say

Miami are going for 6 straight and have not missed a beat in Bosh’s absence. Being 0.5 games behind Boston in 3rd place, the Heat have that little extra incentive to win. Milwaukee have split the series 1:1 and are a sneaky chance.

Best Bet: Milwaukee +10.5 @1.26

Feeling Lucky: Miami WIN @1.69


Detroit @ Dallas

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
11 Detroit 101.7 100.5 +1.2
15 Dallas 102.4 102.7 -0.3

The Say

Both teams need a win to keep their playoff hopes open. Dallas are just getting by, but at home they have the advantage. Like Denver, Detroit have the youth to push the Mavs and it could be a close one.

Best Bet: Dallas +4.5 @1.41

Feeling Lucky: Over 201.5 @1.64


New York @ Phoenix

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
23 New York 98.9 101.6 -2.7
28 Phoenix 100.6 107.4 -6.8

The Say

The Knicks have to back up a tough loss in Denver to hit the desert road to Phoenix. The Suns may have Knight back but at this stage are putting out the under 21 team and its bringing some results. New York have the older heads, but not fresher bodies. Could be a high scorer.

Best Bet: Over 197.5 @1.35

Feeling Lucky: Phoenix WIN @1.90


LA Clippers @ Oklahoma

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
5 LA Clippers 104.9 100.1 +4.8
3 Oklahoma 110.0 103.2 +6.8

The Say

The Clippers head to OKC for the game of the night. Less than a week ago the Clippers took this match-up 103-98 back in LA, and they look to be in a little better rhythm than the Thunder over the last 10.

The Clippers have a solid 20-10 away record, while OKC defend home court well at 25-8.  

Now is the time for the Thunder to make a statement game, having lost 6 of the last 10, they need a W. Westbrook and Durant should get them over the line in what will be a fast pace, high scoring affair. Blake is still out with a hand injury, otherwise we might be swayed.

Best Bet: Oklahoma WIN @1.45

Feeling Lucky: Oklahoma 1-10 @2.90


Cleveland @ Sacramento

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
4 Cleveland 103.2 97.2 +6.0
21 Sacramento 106.9 109.4 -2.5

The Say

Cleveland head to Sacramento in what will be yet another fantastic and horrible game from the Kings. Fantastic offense, turrrrible defense. The Kings have the worst defense in the league, surrendering 109.4ppg, while having the 3rd best offense with 106.9…something isn’t right over there.

The Cavs are sticking to the top of the East, but the Raptors are breathing down their neck, just now 2 games behind. Jalen and Jacoby have hinted that perhaps Lebron is getting a little bored. If anybody saw his Instagram post in the gym the other day, you’d have to agree…

The Cavs should have enough to get over the line here, in what should be a high scoring affair, with the Kings pulling out the James Harden defensive playbook.

Best Bet: Cleveland WIN @1.41

Feeling Lucky: Cleveland -6 @1.91


Utah @ Golden State

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
2 Golden State 115.1 104.4 +10.7
14 Utah 97.7 97.1 +0.6

The Say

The top defensive team head to Splash City tonight to try and stick a plug in the ocean. The Jazz took a loss to the Hawks last night in OT, and travelling to Golden State with anything less than a fresh pair of legs is trouble. The Jazz have the 3rd best defense in the league…and the 2nd worst offense.

That defense won’t stand up for 4 quarters against the Splash, especially with a total lack of offense, and eventually the tide will turn…pardon the pun.

Best Bet: Golden State -6.5 @1.28

Feeling Lucky: Golden State -12.5 @1.91