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Tonight’s 5 NBA Picks & Previews

Cleveland @ Indiana

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Cleveland 110.6 103.5 +7.1
Indiana 106.5 108.1 -1.6

The Say

LeBron visits his old nemesis from the Heat days in the Pacers at Indiana. This sparks a lot of uncertainty for us as the Pacers are the new Houston of last season while the Cavs are due for a loss after a tough game last night against 2nd place Toronto.

The Pacers have been a disappointment already this season with their home (5-1) and away (0-5) record reflecting such. We like the Cavs and you cant go against the King, but we would rather be safe and go the over on points with Indiana’s poor defense.

Best Bet: Over 197.5 @1.20

Feeling Lucky: Over 211.5 @1.89


Detroit @ New York

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Detroit 98.3 96.2 +2.1
New York 101 106.5 -5.5

The Say

Detroit took care of the Thunder at home last game while New York got hot in the second half to put away the lowly Mavericks. The Pistons got an easy win at home two weeks ago against the Knicks with Melo and Rose giving nothing in the last quarter. Take note of Detroit’s road record (1-5) which includes a shock loss to Brooklyn.

The bad news for New York is the negative press Phil Jackson has brought on himself and at extension, the team. If things don’t improve from tonight, the fans will soon drop off, despite their tough early schedule.

Best Bet: Coin Flip

Feeling Lucky: New York -2.5 @1.95


Houston @ Oklahoma City

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Houston 107.8 104.8 +3.0
Oklahoma City 103.1 102.7 +0.4

 

The Say

Its highly likely we could see some records tonight. With Westbrook going head to head against Harden, both players could put up 50 and a triple double each.

The one aspect of the new Thunder is when Russ isn’t on the court, the team suffers on both ends while the Rockets have a quality support cast for Harden to keep the pressure on.

Houston do have a sneaky chance to steal this one now the season is starting to normalize after the Thunder’s good start.

Best Bet: Houston +7.5 @1.46

Feeling Lucky: Houston WIN @2.00


Golden State @ Toronto

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Golden State 116.4 108.2 =+8.2
Toronto 106.5 101.4 =+5.1

The Say

There’s a lot to like here if you enjoy taking a nice spread.

Demar DeRozan leads the league averaging 34.0 ppg and is the first player since Michael Jordan to score 30+ points over the first nine games of a season. Kevin Durant is the Warriors points leader with 27.7ppg, with Curry close behind wit 27.2. We’ve seen Klay Thompson have a couple of nice outings, but would like to see him kick into the gears we know he’s got soon.

Golden State lead the league in scoring with 116.4, and the total points overs seem tasty tonight.

Total Points Over is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 games. They rollin’.

Best Bet: Golden State WIN @1.47

Feeling Lucky: Golden State -5.5 @1.91 or Total Points Over 219.0 @1.91


Memphis @ LA Clippers

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
LA Clippers 108.8 92.2 +16.6
Memphis 97.5 101.9 -4.4

The Say

The way these two are travelling this one’s a no brainer.

The Clippers are rolling with the best record and +/- difference in the league with a healthy +16.6. That’s what the Warriors were putting out at their peak over the last couple of seasons.

Memphis got a surprising win over Utah last out, in a game where our favourite Vince Carter etched another 20 points into his own record books. Keep gettin’ them cheques Vince.

The Clippers have won their last 7 and after tonight it will be 8.

Total Points Under is 20-6 in Clippers last 26 home games.

Best Bet: LA Clippers -12.0 @1.91

Feeling Lucky: DeAndre Jordan Over 9.5 points @1.91


Washington @ Philadelphia

Picks against the spread

Best Bet: Dont risk it

Feeling Lucky: Washington -1.5 @1.95


New Orleans @ Orlando

Picks against the spread

Best Bet: Orlando WIN @1.52

Feeling Lucky: Orlando -4.5 @1.95


Dallas @ Boston

Picks against the spread

Best Bet: Boston WIN @1.35

Feeling Lucky: Boston -7.5 @1.95


Milwaukee @ Atlanta

Picks against the spread

Best Bet: Atlanta -6.5 @1.91

Feeling Lucky: Kyle Korver 3+ Threes/Atlanta To Win @3.00


Phoenix @ Denver

Picks against the spread

Best Bet: Denver WIN @1.50

Feeling Lucky: Nope.


San Antonio @ Sacramento

Picks against the spread

Best Bet: San Antonio WIN @1.44

Feeling Lucky: San Antonio -5.5 @1.91