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Tonight’s 5 NBA Previews & Picks

Utah @ Houston

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Utah 95.9 93.2 +2.7
Houston 108.9 105.2 +3.7

The Say

These teams have similar records although they are completely different on the floor in game style. The Jazz have the lowest points allowed figure while the Rockets are fourth in scoring. With Favors and Hill remaining out, the Jazz are on a two game slide and once again, their availability tonight will determine Utah’s chances.

Best Bet: Houston WIN @1.32

Feeling Lucky: Houston 1-10 @2.37


Miami @ Washington

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Miami 94.5 95.3 -0.8
Washington 101.8 105.3 -3.5

The Say

Washington have not had the best start this season and their loss to the 76ers this week sent alarm bell through the organisation. The following game saw them regain Beal and Wall had his minutes lifted and they get a win at home. The Heat are in the same boat but with an excuse of a poor roster in a slight rebuild mode. Dragic returned and they got the win against the Bucks.

With all their known chemistry issues, the Wizards are a shaky choice but shouldn’t be ignored at those odds.

Best Bet: Washington WIN @1.53

Feeling Lucky: Washington -4.5 @ 1.91


Boston @ Detroit

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Boston 104.8 105.7 -0.9
Detroit 97.2 97.5 -0.3

 

The Say

This one is a very tough pick. Both teams took a beating last night with Detroit going down 81-104 to the Cavs and Boston to Golden State 88-104.

Detroit have been struggling offensively, but playing well defensively, while the Celtics are doing the exact opposite on both ends.

At home with a 5-0 record we can’t go past the boys from the Motor City in a close one.

Best Bet: Detroit WIN @1.72

Feeling Lucky: Detroit 1-10 @2.40


Golden State @ Milwaukee

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Golden State 116.3 107.6 +8.7
Milwaukee 100.7 101.9 -1.2

The Say

That line ladies and gentleman, -8.0, take it while you can get it. We are taking that line down the street for a nice dinner date, then back home to wine and dine before going upstairs for a night that -8.0 line will never forget. Give that line some love while you can.

The Bucks have the day’s rest here but after a 104-88 win over the Celtics away last night, pile up on the -8.0.

That is all.

Best Bet: Golden State -8.0 @1.91

Feeling Lucky: Golden State 11+ @2.31


Chicago @ LA Clippers

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Chicago 105.0 97.8 +7.2
LA Clippers 109.6 95.4 +14.2

The Say

The Bulls have lined our pockets over the last week, and this matchup also intrigues. The Clippers pulled of a 121-115 win over the King last night in Sacramento in a game which they led by as much as 20 in the 3rd quarter. Chris Paul once again was the maestro, and surely with averages of 17.8ppg, 3.1spg, 8.6 apg and 5.5rpg, he must be pushed into MVP conversations.

We can’t help but wonder whether LA may have left a little energy on the court last night, leaving a chance for the rested Bulls to pull off an upset, or at least take the line.

Chicago are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall, and that’s our best bet.

Best Bet: Chicago +6.5 @1.91

Feeling Lucky: Take the Best Bet


Charlotte @ New Orleans

Picks –

Best Bet: Charlotte WIN @1.53

Feeling Lucky: Charlotte 1-10 @2.60


Dallas @ Orlando

Picks –

Best Bet: Orlando WIN @1.29

Feeling Lucky: Orlando 1-10 @2.55


Phoenix @ Philadelphia

Picks –

Best Bet: Phoenix WIN @1.86

Feeling Lucky: Phoenix 1-10 @2.40


Minnesota @ Memphis

Picks –

Best Bet: Nope.

Feeling Lucky: Memphis WIN @ 1.95