Tonight’s 7 NBA Games:
Detroit @ Cleveland
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
13 | Detroit | 101.6 | 101.1 | +0.5 |
4 | Cleveland | 103.2 | 96.8 | +6.4 |
The Say
Detroit got royally pantsed in their own arena against Anthony Davis last night where he dropped 59 & 20. What’s next for them?… a Cleveland team who convincingly dropped the Thunder…away. Its looks like Love and LeBron have smoked the peace pipe for another day displaying their own handshake routine. The Cavs are rolling at the moment and will be too strong for the Pistons.
Best Bet: Cleveland WIN @1.23
Feeling Lucky: Cleveland -7.5 @1.91
Indiana @ Miami
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
9 | Indiana | 102.6 | 100.3 | +2.3 |
14 | Miami | 96.7 | 96.6 | +0.1 |
The Say
The Pacers continue their Florida road trip to take on the Heat, who still managed to get it done the other night without Bosh or Wade. Depending on who makes the court for Miami (its safe to say Bosh will remain out), an upset is looming. Otherwise, go the margin with this one staying close. The Heat have the days rest and will need another big Whiteside performance to get the win.
Best Bet: Waiting for odds…
Feeling Lucky: Miami WIN @1.89
Toronto @ New York
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
5 | Toronto | 101.8 | 97.5 | +4.3 |
21 | New York | 99.2 | 101.3 | -2.1 |
The Say
New York got on the winners list defeating the Wolves away. But you’d think that’s where it stops for them with Toronto coming to town. Although, the Raptors just dropped a game at Minnesota which shows this isn’t a sure thing. Toronto to win, just.
Best Bet: Toronto WIN @1.57
Feeling Lucky: Best Bet is as good as it gets
Golden State @ Atlanta
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
2 | Golden State | 115.3 | 103.8 | +11.5 |
8 | Atlanta | 102.7 | 100.2 | +2.5 |
The Say
Bogut missed the last game and could be doubtful tonight. This game last season was a marquee match-up, with both teams streaking ahead of the pack. A year later, the drop-off with the Hawks has been a confusing one. Warriors to win.
Best Bet: Golden State WIN @1.32
Feeling Lucky: Golden State -6.5 @1.80
LA Lakers @ Milwaukee
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
29 | LA Lakers | 97.1 | 106.7 | -9.6 |
26 | Milwaukee | 98.4 | 102.9 | -4.5 |
The Say
As Kobe continues his road-trip, copying the likes of Wayne’s World, it will be last time he gets to see the Cream City but may have time to sneak into an Alice Copper concert. The Lakers are playing the whole “we will try until the very end to make sure we stay in the top 3 lottery”. The Bucks had a big win away to the Hawks and have enough young talent to get past the Lakers.
Best Bet: LA Lakers +17.5 @1.20
Feeling Lucky: Over 205.5 @1.88
Boston @ Minnesota
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
6 | Boston | 105.8 | 101.7 | +4.1 |
25 | Minnesota | 100.4 | 104.1 | -3.7 |
The Say
The Celtics had no troubles dismantling the Nuggets in high altitude (is that still a Denver advantage?) and made us look stupid. All positions on the court are well matched for Boston, with most lineups troubling oppositions. The Wolves are just going through the motions. With a very talented young core, the mature heads of Garnett, K-Mart and Prince just aren’t effective enough to steer them away from lackluster performances. The better drilled team in Boston to take the W.
Best Bet: Boston WIN @1.49
Feeling Lucky: Boston -6.5 @2.05
Phoenix @ LA Clippers
Points +/- Rank
RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
27 | Phoenix | 100.7 | 107.1 | -6.4 |
6 | LA Clippers | 104.8 | 100.7 | +4.1 |
The Say
The team formally referred to as the Phoenix Suns stand no chance against the Clippers. With only winning two of their last 28 games, the Suns trip to Hollywood will be more meaningful outside of the arena. LA have been entrenched in 4th position for the whole season, and will look to get newly acquired Jeff Green on the confidence bandwagon.
Best Bet: Under 224.5 @1.22
Feeling Lucky: Phoenix +13.5 @2.62
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