Pacers ML
Pacers have been solid this entire season and are going to play an "off" Atlanta team at home. Yes the Pacers are on a B2B, but I believe that will have little to no effect on them, for they have one of the youngest teams in the league. Atlanta has lost the last 3 home games and the Pacers have won the last 5 of 6 (I know people might say Atlanta is due, etc. etc., but I don't really believe in that). I also believe that Atlanta's limited power down low (Hortford and Collins out) will hurt them as it has shown as of late. The Pacers match up very well with Atlanta and are just the better team overall. The only reason why Atlanta is favored is because they are at home. One of the main reasons I say take the Pacers ML instead of the +3.5 given, besides believing that the Pacers will win straight up, is because I cannot remember the last time Atlanta has played in a close game. It will almost always be a blowout or them being blown out. The last game Atlanta has won/lost by less than 5 points was on January 18th. There is just too much value on the Pacers ML. Pacers win straight up.
Spurs +3.5
Obviously the only reason why the Spurs are favored to lose here is because Philly is at home (with their great home record) and the Spurs are on the road (with their bad road record). But hear me out. The Spurs are red hot right now. They have won their last 5 games. The last time they lost by a clear cut amount was back on January 17th. Yes Philly has been hot too (winning the last 6 of 7), but I believe there will be blood in this one. Philly will be without Hawes tonight. Ill also reference Atlanta in this explanation. Just like how Atlanta was red hot at home (8-1), now that time has passed (8-4). Just like how I called it for Atlanta, I will do the same for Philly. Who knows, maybe Philly will pull out a last second win, but the Spurs +3.5 is a great value. Take the Spurs.
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