“Play it Safe” Picks:
*All dates are U.S
Tonight’s 5 NBA Games:
Boston @ New York
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
6 | Boston | 104.8 | 100.7 | +4.1 |
21 | New York | 99.4 | 101.2 | -1.8 |
The Say
Expecting a big game from Kristaps “Scorezingis/ Godzingis” (apparently he prefers plain old K.P.) who scored 26 points in 26 minutes last time against the Celts.
Best Bet: Knicks +8.5 @$1.41.
Feeling Lucky: Either team by less than 7 @$2.48.
Miami @ Houston
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
13 | Miami | 95.9 | 95.6 | +0.3 |
18 | Houston | 105.1 | 106.6 | -1.5 |
The Say
Hassan Whiteside will be hoping to return after hearing that Houston coach JB Bickerstaff noted “referees need to be held accountable for letting people attack Dwight and be that physical with him”. Amar’e, Bosh, and Wade all turning back the clock for Miami.
Best Bet: Miami +8.5 @$1.57.
Feeling Lucky: Miami WIN @$2.62.
Toronto @ Phoenix
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
5 | Toronto | 101.6 | 96.7 | +4.9 |
27 | Phoenix | 100.6 | 106.5 | -5.9 |
The Say
We knew it wouldn’t be long until the coach was going to get fired in Phoenix. The Raptors got their 11 game win streak snapped last night in Denver. Expect them to bounce back over the Suns.
Best Bet: Toronto -4.5 @1.43.
Feeling Lucky: Toronto 11+ @2.00.
Milwaukee @ Portland
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
26 | Milwaukee | 98.1 | 103 | -4.9 |
16 | Portland | 102 | 102.3 | -0.3 |
The Say
We keep bringing it up but ever since the Lillard All-Star/Team USA snub, the Blazers aren’t missing a beat and have snuck into 8th position in the West. Milwaukee couldn’t get it done against a Cousin-less Kings last night.
Best Bet: Portland -3.5 @1.58.
Feeling Lucky: Portland 1-10 @2.55.
Minnesota @ LA Lakers
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
24 | Minnesota | 99.4 | 103.4 | -4 |
30 | LA Lakers | 95.8 | 106.2 | -10.4 |
The Say
1st and 2nd last teams square off at Staples, while the ticket holders hoping to see KG and Kobe do battle could be very disappointed. The Lakers have lost 10 in a row and the law of averages and talent suggest number 11 will be tonight.
Best Bet: Minnesota WIN @1.52.
Feeling Lucky: Minnesota -4.5 @1.91.
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