Big card tonight:
O/U
SA/Por: U185
Mem/LAL: O206
LAC/GS: O217
Det/Orl: U191.5
NJ/Phi: O194
ATS (all plays had RLM in favor of my bet; or in Mem/LAL case, no line movement despite much more volume on the Lakers)
NY +8.5 vs. Cle: Cleveland's still without Delonte West, which appears to be more significant than folks may have thought. Cleveland is still one of the most public teams in the NBA, although the current negative publicity does not appear to be affecting the line. This is also Cleveland's third game in four nights. The Knicks come in after losing an embarrassing home game to Indiana several nights ago. They were also 0-4 against Cleveland SU last year; so they'll likely be looking to whip up some revenge and kick Cleveland while they're relatively down.
Cha +2.5 vs. Atl: Similar spot as the Knicks. Atlanta comes in on their third game in four nights and appear better than their team likely is, based on early projections. Atlanta finishes of a road trip here after travelling across the country for the game. Cha is actually 2-0 at home, despite their apparently anemic offense. Cha was 1-3 last year SU against Atl, with all the games staying close.
Mia -1 vs. Den: Both teams come in for their third in four nights. The Nuggets have already started to turn heads with their start this year. They are coming off two blowout wins, over injury ravaged and already poor Indiana and New Jersey. Denver comes into this game having won 8 in a row against Miami. On the other side Miami has one of the better defensive squads in the NBA and they're likely to play very motivated at home, particularly to end Denver's undefeated record and their winning streak against the Heat.
Mem +10 at LAL: Memphis comes in after losing three straight. Memphis also may have the worst defense in the NBA. They were swept in three games last year by the Lakers. They looked to be primed for a bounce back effort against the Lakers tonight with revenge on the mind against a somewhat vulnerable Lakers team. The Lakers come in with an impressive SU record, however continue to fail to cover ATS. They are also coming in for their third game in four nights. They are the most public team in the NBA at the moment, imo, and this spread again is too high. This is particularly true considering both Pau Gasol (very underrated) and Andrew Bynum both appear out for tonight's game. I expect what has become the typical lackluster defensive effort for the Lakers, enough to keep the other team close, but just enough for the Lakers to win. This is part of the reason why I like the Over for this game as well.
Best of luck all. Fade away as usual.
O/U
SA/Por: U185
Mem/LAL: O206
LAC/GS: O217
Det/Orl: U191.5
NJ/Phi: O194
ATS (all plays had RLM in favor of my bet; or in Mem/LAL case, no line movement despite much more volume on the Lakers)
NY +8.5 vs. Cle: Cleveland's still without Delonte West, which appears to be more significant than folks may have thought. Cleveland is still one of the most public teams in the NBA, although the current negative publicity does not appear to be affecting the line. This is also Cleveland's third game in four nights. The Knicks come in after losing an embarrassing home game to Indiana several nights ago. They were also 0-4 against Cleveland SU last year; so they'll likely be looking to whip up some revenge and kick Cleveland while they're relatively down.
Cha +2.5 vs. Atl: Similar spot as the Knicks. Atlanta comes in on their third game in four nights and appear better than their team likely is, based on early projections. Atlanta finishes of a road trip here after travelling across the country for the game. Cha is actually 2-0 at home, despite their apparently anemic offense. Cha was 1-3 last year SU against Atl, with all the games staying close.
Mia -1 vs. Den: Both teams come in for their third in four nights. The Nuggets have already started to turn heads with their start this year. They are coming off two blowout wins, over injury ravaged and already poor Indiana and New Jersey. Denver comes into this game having won 8 in a row against Miami. On the other side Miami has one of the better defensive squads in the NBA and they're likely to play very motivated at home, particularly to end Denver's undefeated record and their winning streak against the Heat.
Mem +10 at LAL: Memphis comes in after losing three straight. Memphis also may have the worst defense in the NBA. They were swept in three games last year by the Lakers. They looked to be primed for a bounce back effort against the Lakers tonight with revenge on the mind against a somewhat vulnerable Lakers team. The Lakers come in with an impressive SU record, however continue to fail to cover ATS. They are also coming in for their third game in four nights. They are the most public team in the NBA at the moment, imo, and this spread again is too high. This is particularly true considering both Pau Gasol (very underrated) and Andrew Bynum both appear out for tonight's game. I expect what has become the typical lackluster defensive effort for the Lakers, enough to keep the other team close, but just enough for the Lakers to win. This is part of the reason why I like the Over for this game as well.
Best of luck all. Fade away as usual.
