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Our Total Betting Results for the day: 9/15

Tonight’s Best Picks:

The Midfield Parlay of the Day

Orlando +6.5 @1.30

Toronto -2.5 @1.49.

LA Lakers -3.5 @ 1.87.

Miami WIN @1.62.


Tonight’s 5 Games:

ORLANDO @ WASHINGTON

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
9 Orlando 101 98.4 +2.6
22 Washington 101.5 104.4 -2.9

The Say

After an up and down, you might say, disappointing start to the year, the Magic (19-13) have found their mark over the last ten games (7-3). The up and down Wizards (14-16) hold an edge in this series though, having won the last 10 match-ups. A lot can be said for having a mental edge over an opponent.

This is an example of a team just matching up well, with the Wizards perimeter defense halting the Magic 3-ball over the last 2 meetings, where they shot just 9-44.

John Wall (19.6 ppg, 9.8 apg, 4.2 rpg) has been one of the few Wizards to stay healthy. Bradley Beal continues to sit with a leg injury.

A line here for the Magic to stay within sounds like a good option.

Best Bet: Orlando +8.

OUR BET RESULTS: 1/3


DALLAS @ MIAMI

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
14 Dallas 102.3 100.8 +1.5
12 Miami 97 95.5 +1.5

The Say

Hard to tell if the Mavs played THAT well in their 114-91 rout of the Warriors, or if the Warriors cut their losses when Stephen Curry sat. Probably a bit of both, either way, it will add to their confidence as they try to extend their winning streak to 5, while now sitting 2nd in the Southwest (still 8 games behind the Spurs).

As well as the Mavs have been shooting, the Heat have been defending equally well, allowing only 95.5 ppg, and 43.1% from the floor.

With a day’s break and at home, we’ll give this to Heat.

Best Bet: Miami WIN @1.62.


CHARLOTTE @ TORONTO

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
7 Toronto 99.8 96.4 +3.4
8 Charlotte 102.5 99.7 +2.8

The Say

Last time these two met, Linsanity was again in the building with a season best 35 points, also in the building was one of his terrible haircuts. When you’re entrusting your guard to make quality decisions on court, you have to have some doubt about his choices when he turns up with that hair. Can’t tell if it’s better or worse without the gel…

Best Bet: Charlotte +11.5 @1.49.Anyway though, the last 2 contests have been close, so we’ll stick with a generous line for the away team.


NEW YORK @ CHICAGO

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
18 New York 98 99.5 -1.5
15 Chicago 101.1 100 +1.1

The Say
We mention this from time to time with Bulls games, even on home court but here it is…. Danger Game. This usually has nothing to do with the opponent but more the Bulls themselves who do get a little comfortable at times and let their guard down. See Brooklyn, Minnesota and Phoenix games.

New York got back on track with a good win against the Pistons and will look to upset the Bulls who are still without D.Rose which isn’t exactly a bad thing.
Bulls are the hot favourites but do look for a good line for the Knicks.
Best Bet: Knicks +10.5


PHILADELPHIA @ LA LAKERS

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
30 Philadelphia 92.5 104.4 -11.9
29 LA Lakers 96.8 107.2 -10.4

The Say

The Kobe farewell tour is taking all fans on a mystical journey of standing ovations from nemesis crowds and 3 minute intro videos from MJ himself. Its crazy to see this all occur away from Staples…. the entertainment crew in LA might need some Michael Bay assistance for tonight intros.

After embarrassing the Celtics on their home court, the Lakers…. yes the Lakers are back at home against Ish Smith and the 76ers. You wouldn’t believe it that both teams are coming off wins which is not going against any of the administrations plans to win the Ben Simmons cup.
Could the Lakers lose to Philly again?
Best Bet: LA Lakers -3.5 @ 1.87.

OUR BET RESULTS: 2/3