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3 - Orlando Magic to beat LA Clippers @ Evens - Moneyline - 00.00am.
- For the first time in 6 years Orlando are Underdogs against the LA Clippers. They have won 9 straight in the series covering the handicap on the last 8 of those victories. Things are changed though over the last year, and many seem to think Clippers are a much better side than the Magic. On paper they look it, however looking at the record, despite this "poor" season Orlando are having they are still 15-9 and currently ride a 3 game winning streak. The clippers at 14-7 arent much better than the Magic, and its at home where they are a much better side going 10-3, while on the road are just 4-4. The Magic being an underdog for the first time in 6 years, i dont expect to cause a problem, as they thrive better as underdogs, espeically on there home court. I expect Howard to have a big game tonight, and show that the Magic are still dangerous, keeping this run going to 4 straight wins, and 10 straight over the clippers. 4 - Chicago Bulls -9.5 points against New Jersey Nets @ 10/11 - 00.30am - I think Chicago can blow out New Jersey again tonight. The Bulls are 20-6, during the run without Deng they went 4-3, so having him back is a great help. In the last meeting the Bulls starters outscored the Nets by 85 points to 45, in a demolition performance. To make matters worse 3 of the Nets 5 starters are missing tonight Okur, Brooks and DeShawn Stevenson are all out. As big favourites the Bulls tend to get the job done and cover, they are 4-0 as 5-10.5 point favourites on the road, while on the flip side, the Nets are 1-7 as a home underdog in the same points margin. The Bulls are also 10-6 ATS on the road, while ATS the Nets arent at .500 at home. With so many players missing, against a healthy again Bulls side, i can see the Bulls having too much tonight, and should get the job done with maximum ease. |
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5. Memphis Grizzlies to beat San Antonio Spurs @ Evens - Moneyline 01.05am
- Despite the Spurs being on a decent run, i have to take the Grizzlies here. Memphis are 7-3 at home compared the the Spurs road record of 3-8. I feel a return home will spark the Grizzlies to a decent performance, especially after the last game at home, funnily enough which was also against the Spurs. Memphis also have a better ATS at home, than the Spurs do on the road, going 5-4 compared to the 4-7 that the Spurs have gone. One stat that does stand out to me, is Memphis's record playing with no rest. They are 21-4-1 ATS when playing the next night, and after being beaten in Boston last night, they should cover tonight. They missed Tony Allen last night, having him hopefully back tonight would be a much needed boost, to help slow down and combat the Spurs offence. |
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Nice write-ups, even if the result didn't all go you way
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