On the heels of a backdoor cover against the Celtics, the Jazz come into town to play the Nets, winners of an outright road dog win against the Raptors in their last game. The Jazz have historically had problems with the Nets, and this season i no different as the jazz got dismantled the last time these teams play by 17 points in November 105-88. This is a different Jazz team though now as Darren Williams is getting his wheels back underneath himself. Boozer is listed as doubtful for this game. So Millsap will continue to start. Personally I don't see how the jazz can keep giving away points in New Jersey. The Nets are a perfect 5-0 straight up and 5-0 ats in games between these two teams in Soprano land. I'll take the home dog based upon that measure, and add a point to make my line New Jersey+4.
New Jersey +4 (buying a point to get on the key number)
Dallas lost the equivalent of a big game at home against the Denver Nuggets a couple a days ago as I know oh too well. they'll look to get back on track Wednesday against the Raptors in Canada as a small favorite. With a 3-2 straight up and 1-4 ats track record playing in Canada, the Mavs had better have their game face on as the raptors have started to play better as of late. Save for a blowout victory by Dallas last season in their final encounter, Dallas has won the last 3 games in Canada, and the line for this game is a little less than the points that the mavs usually give to the Raptors on the raod. Their spreads usually average Dallas-5. I'll take my chances as an out of conference play road favorite is always a good play. The power rankings give Dallas a 2 point advantage, so I'll ride the wave of the power rankings and the team with better point guard play and the 8-2 straight up record.
Dallas-1.5
Philadelphia has had to deal with maurice Cheeks dismissal, and they have had three days off to think about it and evaluate where they are as a team. They are coming in hot off a blowout victory over the Wizzleskins 104-89 on Saturday. What better way to stay hot than to face the Bucks who at tipoff will be playing their 3rd game in 5 days, with blowout wins in both of their last two games. Philly has their number to the tune of 6-2 ats in their last 8 matchups, so I definitely like them to cover the short number with the better inside game, and the better point guard. I look for a little rust out of Philly in the 1st half, and I acually think that Milwaukee will win the 1st half, with the Sixers pushing ahead in the 2nd half to get the cover. it won't be easy as both teams are fighting for respectablility, but the Sixers are the deeper team, and I think that that depth will shine through late in the game. The line will drop somewhat, and then rise prior to gametime. I like them to win by two baskets homies.
Philadelphia-3.5 (buying a point to get under the key number)
Philadelphia team total to go over 97.5 (late addition)
Oh my here come the Clippers...Chicago played an overtime game last night against the Bobcats in a game perfectly handicapped by the Missus (Charlotte moneyline-Styles play). Now they must fly all the way from North Carolina (eastern time zone)back to Chicago and play a game in Central Standard time zone against the suddenly hot Clips, who only had a short flight from Oklahoma City to Chicago within the same time zone. Edge for the Clips there. Throw in the fact that the Clips are 4-1 ats overall against the Bulls in their last 5 encounters and you have yourself a little treat trend-wise.I will take the Clips to get the job done wit a little help from myself to make the spread Clips+6, which is a good nu,mber considering the fact that I think that they have the edge at point guard. Rose is good, but he's no Baron Davis, and he cetainly isn't strong enough to handle his penetration. The Clips are the hottest covering team in basketball going 5-2 ats in their last 7 games. i expect this type of play to continue Wednesday night.
Clippers+6 (1 point buy to get back on the key number)
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Indiana-7.5 Golde State is pure hogwash. They may lose 50 games this season and they are well on their way. I am not playing this game but it looks strong on a sheet of paper. It just didn't make my final cut because of the porous defense that both clubs play.
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New Jersey +4 (buying a point to get on the key number)
Dallas lost the equivalent of a big game at home against the Denver Nuggets a couple a days ago as I know oh too well. they'll look to get back on track Wednesday against the Raptors in Canada as a small favorite. With a 3-2 straight up and 1-4 ats track record playing in Canada, the Mavs had better have their game face on as the raptors have started to play better as of late. Save for a blowout victory by Dallas last season in their final encounter, Dallas has won the last 3 games in Canada, and the line for this game is a little less than the points that the mavs usually give to the Raptors on the raod. Their spreads usually average Dallas-5. I'll take my chances as an out of conference play road favorite is always a good play. The power rankings give Dallas a 2 point advantage, so I'll ride the wave of the power rankings and the team with better point guard play and the 8-2 straight up record.
Dallas-1.5
Philadelphia has had to deal with maurice Cheeks dismissal, and they have had three days off to think about it and evaluate where they are as a team. They are coming in hot off a blowout victory over the Wizzleskins 104-89 on Saturday. What better way to stay hot than to face the Bucks who at tipoff will be playing their 3rd game in 5 days, with blowout wins in both of their last two games. Philly has their number to the tune of 6-2 ats in their last 8 matchups, so I definitely like them to cover the short number with the better inside game, and the better point guard. I look for a little rust out of Philly in the 1st half, and I acually think that Milwaukee will win the 1st half, with the Sixers pushing ahead in the 2nd half to get the cover. it won't be easy as both teams are fighting for respectablility, but the Sixers are the deeper team, and I think that that depth will shine through late in the game. The line will drop somewhat, and then rise prior to gametime. I like them to win by two baskets homies.
Philadelphia-3.5 (buying a point to get under the key number)
Philadelphia team total to go over 97.5 (late addition)
Oh my here come the Clippers...Chicago played an overtime game last night against the Bobcats in a game perfectly handicapped by the Missus (Charlotte moneyline-Styles play). Now they must fly all the way from North Carolina (eastern time zone)back to Chicago and play a game in Central Standard time zone against the suddenly hot Clips, who only had a short flight from Oklahoma City to Chicago within the same time zone. Edge for the Clips there. Throw in the fact that the Clips are 4-1 ats overall against the Bulls in their last 5 encounters and you have yourself a little treat trend-wise.I will take the Clips to get the job done wit a little help from myself to make the spread Clips+6, which is a good nu,mber considering the fact that I think that they have the edge at point guard. Rose is good, but he's no Baron Davis, and he cetainly isn't strong enough to handle his penetration. The Clips are the hottest covering team in basketball going 5-2 ats in their last 7 games. i expect this type of play to continue Wednesday night.
Clippers+6 (1 point buy to get back on the key number)
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Indiana-7.5 Golde State is pure hogwash. They may lose 50 games this season and they are well on their way. I am not playing this game but it looks strong on a sheet of paper. It just didn't make my final cut because of the porous defense that both clubs play.
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The line in this game has been adjusted appropriately due to the 3 injurys on the Cavs.
