Play it Safe” Picks:
*All dates are U.S
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Tonight’s 7 NBA Games:
Indiana @ Cleveland
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
9 | Indiana | 102.4 | 100.3 | +2.1 |
4 | Cleveland | 103.0 | 96.9 | +6.1 |
The Say
LeBron took the night off and gifted the Wizards the win, killing any potential winnings for all of us. We suppose Toronto would of got us eventually while letting Lowry sit. If LeBron is back it will be a Cavs win but wouldn’t risk it if he is a late scratching.
Best Bet: Cleveland WIN @1.22
Feeling Lucky: HT/FT – Cleveland/Cleveland @1.50
Philadelphia @ Washington
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
30 | Philadelphia | 95.8 | 106.4 | -10.6 |
20 | Washington | 102.6 | 104.5 | -1.9 |
The Say
The Wizards were gifted the win last night with LeBron sitting and will probably get another gift tonight playing the 76ers at home. With their sights set on making a late charge for the post season, Washington will look to keep the run going.
Best Bet: Washington -6.5 @1.27
Feeling Lucky: Washington -12.5 @1.89
Utah @ Boston
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
13 | Utah | 98.1 | 97.1 | +1.0 |
7 | Boston | 106.1 | 102.0 | +4.1 |
The Say
The Celtics dropped this match in Utah last time out so will be looking for home court to get them across the line. The Jazz aren’t easybeats though, and like to keep the score low with the defense of Favors and Gobert.
Best Bet: Over 197 @1.51
Feeling Lucky: Utah +9.5
Houston @ Milwaukee
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
18 | Houston | 105.4 | 106.8 | -1.4 |
26 | Milwaukee | 98.6 | 103.0 | -4.4 |
The Say
We cant go near the Rockets. Just getting past February and they are yet to show any consistency. Milwaukee will serve it up at home, coin toss here.
Best Bet: Milwaukee +12.5
Feeling Lucky: Milwaukee WIN @2.08
Memphis @ Denver
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
15 | Memphis | 99.0 | 99.6 | -0.6 |
24 | Denver | 100.8 | 104.1 | -3.3 |
The Say
The Nuggets are still competitive in most games so expect the same tonight at home. The Grizzlies haven’t fallen as much as we thought with the Gasol injury, with Lance sort of picking up the pieces. Close one here.
Best Bet: Denver +9.5
Feeling Lucky: Memphis WIN @1.69
Oklahoma @ Sacramento
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
3 | Oklahoma | 110.0 | 102.8 | +7.2 |
21 | Sacramento | 107.1 | 109.2 | -2.1 |
The Say
Last time out the Thunder were witness to what was one of (if not the) best single game performance of a player in NBA history. Apparently Durant has “You’re the best player in the world” written on his mirror, may need to rub that off for now… Surely a heartbreaking loss like that affects confidence, so it’s lucky the Kings will likely let them score freely enough to gain some back. Let’s just take a moment to relive the Splash…
Sac town have had 100+ points scored on them in 14 straight games, ranking dead last in points against with 109.2. If Rondo misses again with thumb tendinitis, Westbrook will have a day out.
Best Bet: OKC WIN@$1.26
Feeling Lucky: OKC -7.5 @$1.91
Brooklyn @ LA Clippers
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
27 | Brooklyn | 97.0 | 103.6 | -6.6 |
6 | LA Clippers | 105.0 | 100.3 | +4.7 |
The Say
WLWLWLW….the inconsistent Clippers can stop the current trend by getting back to back wins against a Nets team who just lost their only seven time all-star (Joe Johnson traded to Miami).