NBA Picks for April 1st 2011: Bet The Clippers And Bucks As Underdogs Friday

April 1, 2011 By

NBA Picks: April 1st 2011
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Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +5
Fading the Phoenix Suns is the only move now late in the season. That’s because Phoenix as a team realizes that they are not going to make the playoffs in the Western Conference, and they have certainly been playing like it of late. Phoenix, loser of four in a row, could find itself eliminated from postseason contention by the end of Friday night as it faces the Los Angeles Clippers. The Suns would also be eliminated if they end up in a tie with Houston and Utah as well as Memphis, based on winning percentage in all games among the tied teams. While the Suns have packed it in, the Clippers continue to fight. “I’m trying to see who wants to compete, get coached and be developed,” coach Vinny Del Negro said following a 106-100 home loss to Dallas on Wednesday. “I’m trying to see what type of nucleus we have with our core guys and trying to continue to develop our young players.” Los Angeles is 8-6 over their last 14 games, and they have gotten a major boost from point guard Mo Williams since he was traded from Cleveland. Williams is averaging 17.1 points per game since the trade. The Clippers are fully healthy too which is a big reason for their recent success, with both Chris Kaman and Eric Gordon returning from injuries recently. Roll with L.A. Friday. -Jack Jones

Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +2.5
The Bucks have to get this one in order to hold onto any hope of sneaking into the playoffs. They are three games behind Indiana for the final playoff spot in the East, and they won’t go down without a fight. “This is probably do or die for us,” Andrew Bogut said. “This game is everything for us. Milwaukee has had its share of success against Indiana. The Bucks have won 6 of the last 7 meetings, including 3 in a row at Conseco Fieldhouse. Going to the numbers, we find the Bucks at 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a road underdog of 4.5 points or less. We also find the Pacers at 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 4.5 or fewer points. The Bucks are 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in this series and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings at Indiana. The road team is 4-0-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and the underdog is 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Expect Milwaukee’s success against Indiana to continue this evening. Take the points. -Jimmy Boyd (Handicapperspicks.com)

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NBA Picks for March 30th 2011: Bet The Warriors, Rockets, Mavericks And Kings

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NBA Picks: March 30th 2011
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Pick: Golden State Warriors +11
would take double digits points with almost any team that is playing MEM. Yes the Grizz have been good at home ATS but not often have they had to lay this high of a number. GS has been playing well covering 2 of last 3 including a near win last night at OKC. Usually a back to back is not a team you want to put a play on but this young GS team is pretty good in back to back games ATS going 8-7 on the season. MEM Grizzlies are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. way too many pts take GS for our Free Sports Pick for today. -Craig Trapp

Pick: Houston Rockets +3
The Sixers lost an OT back breaker to Sacramento on Sunday at the Wachovia Center, then turned around and defeated Chicago Monday both SU & ATS as a double digit UNDERDOG in Chicago. Think the sports-betting public is confused? Back in February Philadelphia defeated Houston 114-105. Now we have sweet REVENGE for the visitors who will find some technical data favoring their chances. The UNDERDOG in the series is a red hot 13-3 ATS, while the road team corresponds with a majestic 13-3 ATS anchor. Further, the Rockets have earned in Philly covering 7 of the last 9. Good Luck. -Brad Diamond

Pick: Dallas Mavericks -5.5
The Clippers are 29-45 straight up this year. Los Angeles is 13-40 ATS their last 53 games vs. NBA Southwest teams. The Clippers are 4-10 ATS their 14 games vs. Western Conference teams. The Clippers are 0-5 ATS their last 5 home games and they are 1-6 ATS their last 7 games overall. Dallas is 52-21 straight up this year. The Mavericks are 11-5 ATS their last 16 road games. Dallas is 16-5 ATS vs. NBA Pacific teams. The Mavericks are 28-8-1 ATS their last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Dallas is 5-0 ATS their last 5 meetings with the Clippers. PLAY ON DALLAS -Tom Freese

Pick: Sacramento Kings +12
Denver keeps winning so oddsmakers keep pushing the numbers up on this young team. They face a young, hungry Sacramento Kings team that is undervalued, with the Kings 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. They are also 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Sacramento is on a 3-0 SU/ATS run despite being an underdog in every game! And the Kings are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings with Denver. Play the Kings. -Jim Fiest (Handicapperspicks.com)

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NBA Picks for March 29th 2011: Wager On The Rockets And Heat As Favorites

March 29, 2011 By

NBA Picks: March 29th 2011
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Pick: Houston Rockets -6.5
At 7 pm, our complimentary selection is on the Houston Rockets minus the points over New Jersey. The Nets will not make the playoffs again this season, but the future is bright with new ownership, a new arena on the horizon, and a spectacular young point guard (Deron Williams) in the fold after the mid-season trade which wrested him away from the Jazz. Williams seems to really like playing in New Jersey, so the Nets are hopeful they can sign him to a long-term extension down the road. Unfortunately for the Nets, Williams is banged-up right now and, though he’s been cleared to play tonight, he will remain in street clothes, and instead play tomorrow night vs. the rival Knicks. So, look for Jordan Farmar to make another start at point guard. Although he’s put up some decent numbers in Williams’ absence, he’s not the talent that Williams is, and that’s one reason to fade New Jersey here. Houston is competing for the 8th, and final berth in the Western Conference playoffs, and it comes into this game off a loss at Miami on Sunday. But Houston had won five straight prior to that 6-point defeat, and there’s no shame in losing by six to the league’s #1 team (in terms of point differential) on the road. The Rockets have three tough games on deck vs. winning clubs, so this game tonight is one they know they must win — and they should, given they’re 94-56 ATS on the road off a road loss, and the Nets are 27-46 ATS off a double digit loss. Lay the points. Good luck, as always…Al McMordie.

Pick: Miami Heat -13
A visit to “The Q” by Prince James should produce an all out effort on his part as well as his teams, as the wound is still fresh. I know he prefers “King James” although I have never been a fan so to me it’s Prince. Enough about that, our concern in the end is always the same who will cover and why. These teams have met three times this season with the Heat easily handling the Cavs in two of the three (3-0 SU / 2-1 ATS) and should have little trouble here as they are gearing up for a post-season run. Miami is averaging 102 points per game versus teams that would normally only allow 99 points per game. On the defensive end of the floor the Heat are giving up 95.4 points per game to teams that average almost 100 points per game. Over their last five contests, the Heat have been perfect at 5-0 SU scoring 109 points per game on 50.4 percent shooting and holding opponents to 99 points on just 46 percent shooting from the field. Cleveland is 1-4 SU their last five games averaging 90.4 points per game while allowing their opponents to average 97 points per game. The Cavs are 9-21 ATS after having lost three of their last four games over the last 2 seasons. Cleveland is 14-26 ATS revenging a loss this season, 11-21 ATS revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points this season, 6-15 ATS revenging a loss versus opponent of 10 points or more this season, 7-18 ATS revenging a road loss this season and 7-15 ATS after a blowout loss by 15 points or more this season. A check of the database reveals a league-wide system that is active for tonight’s contest. Play AGAINST NBA teams off a home loss facing an opponent that is coming in off two or more consecutive wins at home. Playing against these teams has produced a record of 104-61 ATS for 63 percent winners the last three seasons. Lay the digits with the Heat as they roll past an overmatched Cavaliers squad on Tuesday night. -Robbie Gainous (Handicapperspicks.com)

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Bobcats Pick & Point Spread: March 28th 2011

March 28, 2011 By

MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS. CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
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NBA Betting Trends:
Bobcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Bobcats are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Bobcats are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 vs. NBA Central.
Bobcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.
Bobcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Bucks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Southeast.

Head-to-Head Betting Trends
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Charlotte.
Favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Bucks are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
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NBA Picks for March 27th 2011: Bet On The Memphis Grizzlies And Miami Heat

March 27, 2011 By

NBA Picks: March 27th 2011
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Pick: Memphis -2
I’m recommending a play on Memphis minus the points on Sunday. The San Antonio Spurs and their legendary pick-and-roll, rolled to the league’s best record seemingly without breaking a sweat. But the loss of Tim Duncan has severely hampered their chosen offensive style. I expect problems on the defensive end as well on Sunday. Memphis can do damage in the paint on the offensive end and without Duncan, the Spurs just don’t have the capable “bigs” to offer enough resistance. The Grizzlies have played the Spurs well this season and that was with Duncan on the floor. San Antone won the first two meetings, both at home, but the Grizzlies got the money in both. The Grizzlies slammed the Spurs 109-93 in Memphis on March 1, and they have now covered four straight meetings, going back to last season, winning twice outright. I believe the line is too low considering the circumstances, not to mention the Grizzlies recent success in this series. I’m laying the points with Memphis on Sunday. Thanks! GL! Scott Spreitzer

Pick: Miami -8.5
Off back-to-back straight up losses at home to San Antonio and Phoenix, Houston has bounced back nicely by winning five straight over the likes of Phoenix, Charlotte, Boston, Utah and Golden State. Rest assured, the Rockets mini streak will come to a quick end tonight. With a 20-10 SU and 17-11-1 ATS record, Miami has certainly played well in the last 30 meetings between these two teams. Both are fighting for playoff positioning so that edge doesn’t favor the Heat or the Rockets. Miami is chasing Boston and Chicago for one of the top two spots in the East while Houston has its eye on Memphis and the eighth spot in the West. What does matter is Houston’s mark against Class A opponents provided the Rockets check in on a roll. According to my NBA database, Houston is a dismal 64-95 ATS coming off a SU and ATS win provided it’s matched up against a foe that sports a won/loss percentage of .670 or better. If the Rockets are running against an opponent that enjoyed the comforts of home last, this team trend slips to a woeful 36-57 ATS! Offensively, Wade, James and Bosh are starting to find their groove. In six of their last seven, the Heat has popped for 100 points or more and averaged 104.7 points per game over those seven battles. Four days of rest and too much home cooking will trouble the Rockets here. Take Miami. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker. (Handicapperspicks.com)

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