Knicks has lost 4 in a row and 10 of last 11. They are missing Stephon Marbury, their best player and Quentin Richardson. I watched Knicks against Lakers earlier this week and they were just miserable. After Lakers game they were blown out by Toronto. I doubt they will get their act together tonight. On the other hand we have Houston, a team which has been bugged by massive injuries this season. The injury situation is once again alleviated and both Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady played together in few last games, after a long stint where either of them were injured. Yao is really important role player for Rockets with his height and rebounding. with Yao back they are 2-1 winning their last two and i expect them to start a run now. I rarely like to take this big handicaps for favorites, especially in an away game, but Rockets should grind out a double digit victory here. Houston playes better on road and Knicks are really that miserable right now.
Nobody playing better BB then Clippers right now. Clips are a spectacular 8-0 ATS L8 and 7-1 su L8. Raptors have been very good to me this year but Clippers can match them offensively but more importantly Clippers are a much better defensive team and they should slow down the Raptors enough to win by at least two buckets.
Houston/NY
No line yet but as you know today is football day and I got other crap to do prior to kick off so let me point out that regardless of the line NY is a stunning 1-10 ATS & SU L10. Knicks just to lazy on D allowing 102 in all games, 103 at home and 107 L5! Houston has been much better on the road going 18-7 ATS to date.
Sac/Utah
No line as of yet but I think this game should be cancelled or at least blacked out across the US. Utah has won and covered the last two at home and Sac is just a total mess. Really nothing here to handicap...Artest got hurt but I have always seen him as a role player or at best side kick to a superstar. Don't think his playing or not playing is much of a factor for the Queens.