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Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers
Line: Lakers by 7.
The more desperate team continues to win each game in this series. The more desperate team tonight is the Celtics because they lost Kendrick Perkins. Speaking of which, I found it unbelivably ridiculous that everyone on Around the Horn, particularly Bill Plaschke opined that Boston had “no chance” because Perkins is out. Excuse me? When did Perkins become the second coming of Bill Russell? He’s been solid inside, but he’s not nearly as important as Rajon Rondo or Paul Pierce. If either of them were out, Boston wouldn’t have a chance.
The Celtics could easily win this game. They’ve beaten the Lakers in three of their previous four matchups. They won Game 2 in Los Angeles. Why can’t they win Game 7? And don’t tell me because of Los Angeles’ experience, because neither Phil Jackson nor Kobe Bryant has ever coached/played in an NBA Finals Game 7.
I think the Lakers win tonight, but it should be a close one. Seven points is way too much for these evenly matched teams.
NBA Pick: Celtics +7 (1 Unit) — Correct; +$100
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers
Line: Lakers by 6.5.
The more desperate team has won every game in this series. The Lakers fit that description now. With about 65 percent of the money on Boston, I’m taking the host to force a Game 7.
NBA Pick: Lakers -6.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics
Line: Celtics by 3.
I’m pretty confident the Lakers are going to win the next two games. They didn’t try too hard in Game 4, but they know they have to win this one.
NBA Pick: Lakers +3 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics
Line: Celtics by 3.5.
I like the Lakers to win Game 5 no matter what happens here, but I’m not really sure who wins tonight. What I can do is look at history. In the two situations I mentioned Tuesday where the Lakers split their first two home games and won Game 3, they lost their next contest by 12 and 19 points. Having said that, the Lakers are the better team and could easily win this one.
NBA Pick: Celtics -3.5 (0.5 Units) — Correct; +$50
Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics
Line: Celtics by 2.5.
I know a fixed game when I see one, and Game 2 of the Lakers-Celtics final was unquestionably fixed. Kobe Bryant sits on the bench for the entire third quarter, and every single call in the fourth quarter goes Boston’s way? More than 70 percent of the action in Vegas was on the Lakers moneyline, so someone paid the officials a good amount of cash to make sure Boston won. David Stern should be embarrassed.
The only way the Celtics win this one is if this game is rigged as well. If everything’s clean, the Lakers should triumph. It’s worth noting that the Lakers are 2-0 the past two times they split two contests at home and then had to go on the road for Game 3.
NBA Pick: Lakers +2.5 (1 Unit) — Correct; +$100
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers
Line: Lakers by 6.
Pretty much the same analysis… Kobe Bryant’s covering Rajon Rondo; Ron Artest is shutting down Paul Pierce; and Pau Gasol is debacling Kevin Garnett. I don’t see how the Celtics can score in the 90s.
NBA Pick: Lakers -6 (1 Unit) — Incorrect; -$110
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers
Line: Lakers by 5.5.
Not sure how this series is going to play out, but I do have concerns about Boston’s offense. I don’t know how they’re going to score. With Kobe Bryant on Rajon Rondo and Ron Artest on Paul Pierce, the Celtics may struggle to get into the 90s.
NBA Pick: Lakers -5.5 (0.5 Units) — Correct; +$50
Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns
Line: Suns by 2.
I really don’t like the way the Suns closed out Game 5. Their comeback was amazing, but they lost at the very last second and now have to be emotionally drained because they should have won on Thursday. I don’t know if they’ll be able to muster the same energy tonight.
NBA Pick: Lakers +2 (0.5 Units) — Correct; +$50
Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics
Line: Celtics by 3.5.
Thanks for blowing that 18-point lead, Lakers. I’m getting slaughtered in these conference finals games.
It seems like the Magic have regained all the momentum in this series. I think they’ll pull off the improbable.
NBA Pick: Magic +3.5 (0.5 Units) — Incorrect; -$55
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers
Line: Lakers by 7.5.
I thought the Lakers would win a game in Phoenix, but I was wrong. This seems like it’s a classic home-court domination series. I think Phil Jackson will solve the Les Suns’ zone.
NBA Pick: Lakers -7.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic
Line: Magic by 3.5.
After the Celtics blew the Magic out in Game 3, they didn’t take Orlando seriously on Monday night. They’re still the better team.
NBA Pick: Celtics +3.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns
Line: Lakers by 1.5.
I can’t believe the Magic won last night. Where did that come from? Anyway, I figured the Lakers would win one of these two games in Phoenix.
NBA Pick: Lakers -1.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics
Line: Celtics by 7.
Wow, this line is really high compared to the Game 3 number. But I still like Boston – Orlando looks done to me.
NBA Pick: Celtics -7 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns
Line: Suns by 2.5.
The Les Suns MAY win one of these games in Phoenix, but I think there’s a better chance the Lakers sweep. They’re just the much better team, and Phoenix simply can’t do anything defensively against them.
NBA Pick: Lakers +2.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics
Line: Celtics by 3.5.
Orlando absolutely had to have Game 2, yet it came up short. This is just a situation where one team matches up really well against the other.
NBA Pick: Celtics -3.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers
Line: Lakers by 7.
I can’t believe the Magic would just bulldoze through the first two rounds without any sort of challenge and just fall flat on their face like this. Game 2 was much more telling than Game 1; last night was a must-win and they couldn’t come through. It looks like Boston will sweep this series.
I was wrong about the Les Suns as well. Maybe their sweep of San Antonio was a mirage.
NBA Pick: Lakers -7 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic
Line: Magic by 7.
I feel really strongly about this game. Everyone just watched Boston dominate for three quarters. On Around the Horn, Michael Smith insulted Dwight Howard. On PTI, Michael Wilbon predicted that Boston would win this contest. In Vegas, 80 percent of the action is on the Celtics. Yet, despite all of this, Orlando is favored by more in this contest than it was in Game 1. I can’t see this being anything but a Magic blowout.
NBA Pick: Magic -7 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers
Line: Lakers by 6.
I feel like Phoenix’s sweep over San Antonio was more impressive than the Lakers’ sweep over the Jazz. The Lakers always beat Utah; but Phoenix was finally able to overcome San Antonio. I think the Les Suns take one in Los Angeles.
NBA Pick: Suns +6 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic
Line: Magic by 6.5.
I don’t know if the Celtics are a good team. They beat a terrible Heat squad and then managed to knock off Zombie LeBron. The Magic, meanwhile, are 14-0 straight up and 13-1 against the spread since April 4. In their past 31 games, Orlando is 28-3 straight up (wow) and 23-7-1 against the spread. The Magic have continuously been undervalued in this postseason.
NBA Pick: Magic -6.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics
Line: Celtics by 1.5.
Great call by Matt, who joked that like in the movie Celtic Pride LeBron James must have been drugged by two Celtics fans before Game 5, which would explain his poor play. I just can’t see LeBron laying down two games in a row. With everyone calling him a paper MVP, he now has a lot to prove. I say Cleveland wins in Boston tonight.
NBA Pick: Cavaliers +1.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers
Line: Cavaliers by 7.5.
This lazy Cavs team plays only when they want to play – as we all saw in the huge disparity in effort between Games 2 and 3. Coming off a loss, they should be motivated.
NBA Pick: Cavaliers -7.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Orlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks
Line: Magic by 5.5.
It’s tough to close a team out on the road, but the Hawks are done. Winning this series will mean beating the Magic four times in a row, including twice in Orlando, where they’ve lost by double digits in every meeting there this year. I think Atlanta will put up a fight early on, but will ultimately lose by 9-12 points.
NBA Pick: Magic -5.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics
Line: Cavaliers by 2.
I’ve really grown to dislike this Cavs team. They only play hard when they want to, and coming off a huge win in Boston, I don’t think we’ll get maximum effort from them in Game 4. With about 80 percent of the action on Cleveland, let’s go with the Celtics.
NBA Pick: Celtics +2 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Orlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks
Line: Magic by 2.5.
The Magic have beaten the Hawks in a blowout and in a close game. I don’t think Atlanta’s going to put together a single win this series; the talent disparity is just too great.
NBA Pick: Magic -2.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs
Line: Spurs by 6.5.
The Le Suns or La Suns, or whatever they call themselves now, are fat and happy, up 2-0 in this series. This is desperation time for the Spurs. If they lose this game, the series is over.
NBA Pick: Spurs -6.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic
Line: Magic by 9.5.
When the Hawks were losing by 40-plus in the second half, the players and coaches on the bench didn’t seem pissed. Instead, they hung their heads, stared at the floor and looked completely defeated. They know they can’t beat the Magic. I say this series is already over.
NBA Pick: Magic -9.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns
Line: Suns by 3.
I went into this series thinking the Spurs were going to win one of these two games in Phoenix, but wanted to see what happened on Monday. I still say San Antonio wins one.
NBA Pick: Spurs +3 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers
Line: Lakers by 5.5.
The Lakers led by double digits for most of Sunday’s game, but fell apart in the fourth quarter. They were still able to beat the Jazz at home, as they always do. I’ll be surprised if they don’t win Game 2.
NBA Pick: Lakers -5.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers
Line: Cavaliers by 6.
The Cavs won and covered Game 1, but are favored by a point less than they were two days ago? How does that make any sense? The betting action is even, so it’s not like there’s any trickery going on here.
NBA Pick: Cavaliers -6 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers
Line: Lakers by 7.
The Jazz have a mental block with the Lakers. They’ve played them twice in the postseason the past two years, and here’s how much they lost by each time they visited L.A.: 13, 10, 11, 11, 10 and 7.
NBA Pick: Lakers -7 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers
Line: Cavaliers by 7.
The only concern here is LeBron’s elbow. If he’s OK, the Cavs win this series in four or five.
NBA Pick: Cavaliers -7 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz
Line: Jazz by 6.
In a desperation Game 5, the Nuggets weren’t able to separate from the Jazz until really late. With that in mind, I can’t see Denver winning this game; Utah is much better at home and knows what it has to win this game to prevent a Game 7 in Denver.
NBA Pick: Jazz -6 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs
Line: Spurs by 4.5.
I was wrong about this series from the beginning; Dallas had dominated this rivalry going into the playoffs, but the Spurs apparently made the proper adjustments to finally beat their in-state nemesis. The two games in San Antonio haven’t been close despite what the scores say, so I like the Spurs to close this series out here.
By the way, I discovered two cool trends today. The last 21 times the Spurs lost by 20 or more and then played a game at home, they’re 16-5 ATS. This year, the Spurs are 7-3 ATS at home following a road loss.
NBA Pick: Spurs -4.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets
Line: Nuggets by 7.
Though the Jazz won Game 2, they’re historically not very good on the road in the playoffs. Denver is in desperation mode here; I think they win this game before going down in six.
NBA Pick: Nuggets -7 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers
Line: Cavaliers by 12.5.
This may surprise you because I’ve been taking the Cavaliers this entire series, but I like the Bulls tonight. On two occasions in LeBron James’ career has he been up 3-1 in a series with a fifth game at home. He’s 0-2 against the spread in those Game 5 situations. Chicago has nothing to lose right now, and closing a team out is always a difficult task.
NBA Pick: Bulls +12.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Orlando Magic at Charlotte Bobcats
Line: Magic by 4.
The Bobcats put 110 percent into Game 3 and it looked like Orlando wasn’t trying too hard. In the end though, Orlando won. I think Charlotte’s done.
NBA Pick: Magic -4 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls
Line: Cavaliers by 5.5.
I was doing so well in the regular season, but I’m sucking in the playoffs. If I keep losing, I may just walk away from the NBA with plus units.
NBA Pick: Cavaliers -5.5 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
Boston Celtics at Miami Heat
Line: Heat by 4.
How did the Cavs lose to the Bulls? How embarrassing. Maybe that’ll be the wake-up call they need.
This is desperation time for Miami. I think they beat the Celtics tonight, who are fat and happy with their 2-0 series lead.
NBA Pick: Heat -4 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs
Line: Spurs by 3.5.
I still say the Mavericks own the Spurs, having won nine of the past 12 meetings.
NBA Pick: Mavericks +3.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls
Line: Cavaliers by 4.
If you haven’t figured it out, I’m betting on the Cavaliers in every game this series. The talent disparity is just too great.
NBA Pick: Cavaliers -4 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks
Line: Mavericks by 3.5.
The Mavericks have now won nine of the past 11 meetings against the Spurs. It’s complete ownage.
NBA Pick: Mavericks -3.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Portland Blazers at Phoenix Suns
Line: Suns by 8.5.
Three units down the drain because the Cavaliers missed the cover by half a point. Blows. Anyway, I love Phoenix here; I expect a Suns blowout after they lost Game 1.
NBA Pick: Suns -8.5 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers
Line: Cavaliers by 10.5.
My Monday picks will be the same as my Saturday picks, so might as well use the same analysis. I made a living betting on the Cavs in the first two rounds of last year’s NBA Playoffs. I’m going to do the same thing here. The talent disparity is just too much.
NBA Pick: Cavaliers -10.5 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets
Line: Nuggets by 6.5.
Andrei Kirilenko is out for the Jazz, who are usually pretty inept in road playoff games.
NBA Pick: Nuggets -6.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks
Line: Mavericks by 4.5.
What an awful first-round matchup for the Spurs. They’re a good team, but the Mavericks own them. Dallas has taken eight of the past 10 meetings between these two teams, including a 4-1 playoff series victory last year.
NBA Pick: Mavericks -4.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers
Line: Cavaliers by 11.
I made a living betting on the Cavs in the first two rounds of last year’s NBA Playoffs. I’m going to do the same thing here. The talent disparity is just too much.
NBA Pick: Cavaliers -11 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets
Line: Nuggets by 5.
Andrei Kirilenko is out for the Jazz, who are usually pretty inept in road playoff games.
NBA Pick: Nuggets -5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks
Line: Mavericks by 6.5.
The Spurs are a hot team getting a lot of points. The public has taken note and is pounding them like there’s no tomorrow. I like Dallas here.
NBA Pick: Mavericks -6.5 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz
Line: Jazz by 6.
Same situation as the one above. The Jazz are great at home and should be able to cover.
NBA Pick: Jazz -6 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Line: Bulls by 5.
The Bulls are heavily favored here because they need a win and the Celtics don’t. This has “choke job” written all over it.
NBA Pick: Celtics +5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Washington Bullets at New York Knicks
Line: Knicks by 3.5.
The Bullets just played their hearts out against the Hawks. It was tight game throughout, but they fell short in the fourth quarter. I don’t know how they’ll get up for the Knicks.
NBA Pick: Knicks -3.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs
Line: Spurs by 14.
This is Minnesota’s final game of the season. Not literally, but their next contest against Detroit doesn’t mean anything. The Timberwolves hate the Spurs with a passion, so this is their Super Bowl. They really want to beat San Antonio. The Spurs, meanwhile, are a really tired team (fifth game in seven days), and are coming off a very big win at Denver. I don’t think they’ll be anywhere near 100 percent against this motivated Minnesota squad.
NBA Pick: Timberwolves +14 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors
Line: Bulls by 2.5.
The Raptors really put a ton of effort into their last game against the Hawks. They led by 11 after one, but just couldn’t sustain the lead. Toronto is running on fumes, and I just don’t know how they can muster the energy to get up for Chicago – even in a must-win game.
NBA Pick: Bulls -2.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder
Line: Thunder by 4.
The Suns are hot, while the Thunder have just dropped two important games. Yet, the latter is favored by four points. I like Oklahoma City here; this game means nothing to a Phoenix team that just beat the Spurs. The Thunder have more to prove.
NBA Pick: Thunder -4 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns
Line: Suns by 6.5.
The Spurs have been winning all of these games and everyone is talking about them as the No. 2 team in the West. Yet, they’re big underdogs at Phoenix with lots of money being bet on them. Publicly backed underdogs don’t cover often. I like the Suns a lot here – I feel like they have something to prove.
NBA Pick: Suns -6.5 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers
Line: 76ers by 4.
Detroit just lost a tough game against the Hawks. They seem interested in losing as many games as possible to secure a top-two pick, so I don’t think they’ll get up for the Suxers.
NBA Pick: 76ers -4 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 4.5.
The Grizzlies played a tough game against the Magic. Orlando won by 15, but it was close until the very end. Bringing everything against Houston will be a challenge.
NBA Pick: Rockets +4.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
New York Knicks at Los Angeles Clippers
Line: Clippers by 1.
The Clippers just suffered a heart-breaking loss to the Nuggets – a game in which they were huge underdogs but led at halftime. I can’t see them getting up for the Knicks.
NBA Pick: Knicks +1 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks
Line: Mavericks by 3.5.
The Mavericks just lost a tough game to the Magic. It’ll be tough for them to get up for this great Thunder squad.
NBA Pick: Thunder +3.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Bobcats
Line: Bobcats by 3.5.
The Bucks just suffered a heart-breaking loss to the Cavaliers and should be flat here against the irrelevant Bobcats.
NBA Pick: Bobcats -3.5 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
New Orleans Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 3.5.
The Grizzlies had a tough game against the Mavericks, but came up just a bit short. I don’t think they’ll get up for New Orleans.
NBA Pick: Hornets +3.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Sacramento Kings at Minnesota Timberwolves
Line: Timberwolves by 2.5.
The Timberwolves just lost a tough game against the Suns. I don’t think they’ll be up for the crappy Kings.
NBA Pick: Kings +2.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Washington Bullets at Houston Rockets
Line: Rockets by 7.5.
The Rockets played the Lakers tough a few days ago, but ultimately lost by eight. It’s doubtful that they get up for Washington.
NBA Pick: Bullets +7.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Bobcats
Line: Bobcats by 8.5.
Call me a glutton for punishment, but I’m going against the Raptors again despite last night’s debaclation. I don’t feel like they can come back 100 percent off such an emotional loss to Miami. Why would they take Charlotte seriously?
NBA Pick: Bobcats -8.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Toronto Raptors at Miami Heat
Line: Heat by 7.
The Raptors just suffered a heart-breaking one-point loss to the Nuggets. Getting up for the Heat will be a big challenge. I think Miami whacks Toronto tonight.
NBA Pick: Heat -7 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
Portland Blazers at New Orleans Hornets
Line: Blazers by 3.5.
The Hornets played the Cavs tough until LeBron ripped their hearts out in the second half. I don’t know if they can get up for Portland.
NBA Pick: Blazers -3.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors
Line: Nuggets by 5.5.
The Nuggets had a tough loss to the Celtics two nights ago. Getting up for the Raptors will be a challenge.
NBA Pick: Raptors +5.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets
Line: Rockets by 6.5.
I can’t believe I’m going with the Rockets again after last night’s disaster, but I don’t see the Clippers showing up after an emotional loss at Dallas.
NBA Pick: Rockets -6.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder
Line: Thunder by 8.
The Thunder were geared up for the Spurs game a few nights ago. Unfortunately, they lost a close battle. I doubt they’ll be completely focused for the Rockets.
NBA Pick: Rockets +8 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors
Line: Pick.
The Warriors just suffered an emotional loss to the Suns. Getting up for the Grizzlies will be tough.
NBA Pick: Grizzlies PK (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Toronto Raptors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Line: Raptors by 4.5.
The Timberwolves just lost a tough game to the Lakers. I don’t see them getting up for lowly Toronto.
NBA Pick: Raptors -4.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 10.
The Grizzlies lost a tough game at Houston in which they were ahead at halftime. Getting up for this terrible Warriors team will be a challenge.
NBA Pick: Warriors +10 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks
Line: Knicks by 2.5.
The Knicks just lost a tough game to the Celtics. The crappy Sixers lost to these Knicks recently, so they could be looking for revenge.
NBA Pick: 76ers +2.5 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
Milwaukee Bucks at Sacramento Kings
Line: Bucks by 3.
The Kings just had an emotional loss against the Lakers. I don’t see them getting up for Milwaukee.
NBA Pick: Bucks -3 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
New Orleans Hornets at Golden State Warriors
Line: Warriors by 4.
The Warriors just suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Lakers on Monday night. I don’t know how they get up for the crappy Hornets.
NBA Pick: Hornets +4 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Chicago Bulls at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 11.
The Grizzlies blew a big lead in an emotional game a few nights ago against Denver. I don’t think they’ll be up for playing the Bulls.
NBA Pick: Bulls +11 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Washington Bullets at Utah Jazz
Line: Jazz by 10.5.
I think the Jazz whack the Bullets tonight. Washington put a lot into their recent loss to Orlando. I don’t think they’ll be able to get up for Utah.
NBA Pick: Jazz -10.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat
Line: Heat by 6.5.
The craptastic 76ers tried hard to beat the Cavaliers. They nearly did, but blew it in the fourth quarter. I don’t think they’ll get up for Miami.
NBA Pick: Heat -6.5 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors
Line: Raptors by 2.
The Warriors are coming off a very tough loss against Portland in which they blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. I don’t see them getting up for Toronto.
NBA Pick: Raptors -2 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Washington Bullets at Detroit Pistons
Line: Pistons by 6.
The Bullets just had an emotional loss to the Hawks last night. Getting up for these crappy Pistons will be difficult.
NBA Pick: Pistons -6 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Toronto Raptors at Sacramento Kings
Line: Kings by 1.
The Raptors suffered a huge emotional loss last night at the Lakers. They led throughout, but lost by two at the end. I don’t know how they bounce back tonight.
NBA Pick: Kings -1 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Houston Rockets at Washington Bullets
Line: Rockets by 4.
I guess I’m in love with the Rockets (even after they blew an 8-point lead in the fourth quarter to Detroit), but I’m taking them here again. Washington just suffered a very emotional defeat to the Celtics, and I can’t see them getting up for Houston.
NBA Pick: Rockets -4 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers
Line: Pick.
The stupid Sixers actually think that winning these meaningless games is going to accomplish something. Idiots. Instead of doing the right thing and tanking for John Wall, they’re going to miss out on yet another blue-chip prospect, ensuring another five years of mediocrity and empty seats. Nice job. I think Philly will win this contest because the Pacers just had an emotional loss at Phoenix.
NBA Pick: 76ers PK (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Hornets
Line: Hornets by 6.
The Hornets had a tough loss a few nights ago at San Antonio. I don’t think they’ll be ready to take on the Warriors.
NBA Pick: Warriors +6 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons
Line: Rockets by 1.
I went with the Rockets yesterday, and I’m backing them again tonight. The Pistons just lost a heart-breaker at Cleveland, so I can’t see them getting up for this contest.
NBA Pick: Rockets -1 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves
Line: Rockets by 3.5.
The Timberwolves are coming off a very emotional loss at Dallas. I really think they’re going to have trouble getting up for Houston.
NBA Pick: Rockets -3.5 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
Line: Knicks by 4.
The Pistons just lost an emotional game against the Celtics. I don’t think they get up for the crappy Knicks.
NBA Pick: Knicks -4 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Washington Bullets at Milwaukee Bucks
Line: Bucks by 10.
The Bucks were on an impressive winning streak, but lost a heart-breaker to Atlanta a few days ago. I doubt they’ll be completely focused for Washington.
NBA Pick: Bullets +10 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
Golden State Warriors at Miami Heat
Line: Heat by 10.5.
The Heat battled the Magic tough for more than a half on Sunday, but Orlando eventually pulled away. I don’t think Miami can get up for the Warriors.
NBA Pick: Warriors +10.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns
Line: Suns by 2.5.
The Nuggets lost a big game to the Lakers yesterday. Getting up for the Suns tonight will be pretty difficult.
NBA Pick: Suns -2.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks
Line: Hawks by 8.5.
The Hawks are coming off a tough loss to the Mavericks. It’ll be tough for them to get up for the lowly Bucks.
NBA Pick: Bucks +8.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Toronto Raptors at Oklahoma City Thunder
Line: Thunder by 7.5.
What a heart-breaking loss for the Raptors. They took the Cavaliers to overtime, but couldn’t come through. I can’t see them being at 100 percent for the Thunder.
NBA Pick: Thunder -7.5 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
Detroit Pistons at Golden State Warriors
Line: Warriors by 4.
The Pistons just had a tough loss to the Nuggets last night. It’ll be tough for them to get up for the Warriors.
NBA Pick: Warriors -4 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
New York Knicks at Washington Bullets
Line: Bullets by 2.
The Knicks are coming off a tough loss to the Celtics, so getting up for this Washington team will be pretty difficult.
NBA Pick: Bullets -2 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Charlotte Bobcats at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 3.
The Bobcats had a big lead over the Jazz a couple of days ago, but blew the lead. It’s going to be tough for them to get up for Memphis.
NBA Pick: Grizzlies -3 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Memphis Grizzlies at Washington Bullets
Line: Grizzlies by 1.
The Grizzlies led throughout the Lakers game last night, but lost a heart-breaker on a Kobe Bryant last-second shot. I really don’t know how they get up for this crappy Bullets team.
NBA Pick: Bullets +1 (3 Units) — Incorrect; -$330
New Orleans Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks
Line: Bucks by 6.
The Hornets played a tough game against the Cavaliers last night, but came up a bit short. Getting up for Milwaukee will be difficult for them.
NBA Pick: Bucks -6 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
New Orleans Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers
Line: Cavaliers by 11.5.
The Cavaliers are reeling and just suffered an emotional loss to the Magic. It’ll be tough to get up for the Hornets.
NBA Pick: Hornets +11.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat
Line: Heat by 7.
The Heat just had a tough loss to the Mavericks. Getting up for crappy Minnesota will be tough.
NBA Pick: Timberwolves +7 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks
Line: Knicks by 1.5.
The Knicks are coming off a tough loss to the Thunder. I doubt they’re geared up to beat the lowly Bucks.
NBA Pick: Bucks +1.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Atlanta Hawks at Golden State Warriors
Line: Hawks by 4.5.
Tough spot for the Hawks – they’re coming off an emotional loss at Phoenix. They’ll have trouble getting up for the Warriors.
NBA Pick: Warriors +4.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Clippers
Line: Pick.
The Clippers played a tough game against the Hawks on Wednesday. They lost by 18, but it was a 6-point contest going into the fourth quarter. I don’t think they get up for the Kings.
NBA Pick: Kings PK (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Minnesota Timberwolves at Washington Bullets
Line: Bullets by 5.
The Bullets just suffered a tough loss last night to Charlotte. I don’t think they’ll be able to get up for the Timberwolves.
NBA Pick: Timberwolves +5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets
Line: Nuggets by 5.5.
The Spurs just played a really tough game against the Lakers. It was close until the fourth quarter until Los Angeles pulled away. I can’t see San Antonio matching that intensity here.
NBA Pick: Nuggets -5.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
Milwaukee Bucks at New Jersey Nets
Line: Bucks by 5.
The Nets played really well against the Cavs last night. They put so much energy into that game and nearly won. However, they came up short, so I don’t know how they’re going to muster that same energy against the lowly Bucks.
NBA Pick: Bucks -5 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Blazers
Line: Thunder by 1.5.
The Blazers really got up for Saturday’s Lakers game. They kept things close for a while, but eventually lost by 17. I don’t see them being fired up to play the Thunder.
NBA Pick: Thunder -1.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
New Orleans Hornets at Charlotte Bobcats
Line: Bobcats by 9.
If you’re wondering, this line is high because Chris Paul is out. But I still like the Hornets – Charlotte is coming off an emotional loss against the Lakers and won’t be able to match that intensity here.
NBA Pick: Hornets +9 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls
Line: Bulls by 1.5.
The Heat just had a tough loss at Cleveland on national TV. Getting up for the Bulls will be a challenge.
NBA Pick: Bulls -1.5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors
Line: Thunder by 4.
Tough spot for the Warriors – they had an emotional loss to Dallas and will have trouble getting up for the Thunder.
NBA Pick: Thunder -4 (3 Units) — Correct; +$300
Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies
Line: Grizzlies by 5.
The Grizzlies had a tough loss against the Cavs recently. It’ll be tough for them to muster that same energy here.
NBA Pick: Rockets +5 (2 Units) — Correct; +$200
Detroit Pistons at New Jersey Nets
Line: Pistons by 2.5.
The Nets are playing well right now (shockingly) and I actually like them here. The Pistons are coming off an emotional loss to the Magic, and they probably shouldn’t be favored on the road anyway.
NBA Pick: Nets +2.5 (2 Units) — Incorrect; -$220
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