NBA Picks for April 3rd 2011: Bet The Nets, Pacers And Rockets On Sunday

April 3, 2011 By

NBA Picks: April 3rd 2011
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Pick: New Jersey Nets +11
Since starting the month of March with 5 straight wins, the Nets have dropped 9 of their last 10. Their recent funk, however, isn’t enough to keep me off them here. Over the last few weeks, New Jersey has a win over Boston and it has played Chicago, Orlando and Atlanta to within 11 points or less. In other words, the Nets have gotten up for the big boys. They should especially be motivated in this spot following a forgettable performance at Philadelphia Friday. Deron Williams had a miserable game with four points in 23 minutes. Expect his competitiveness to drive him to a much better performance in this one. New Jersey is an impressive 14-6 ATS in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season. It is only losing these contests by an average of 3.6 points. In addition, the Nets are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 11.0 points or more. We’ll take the points.

Pick: Indiana Pacers +5
4 of the L5 meetings in this series have been decided by 5 points or less. With both teams fighting hard to secure playoff spots, I expect another close game in which the points will come in handy. Consider that the road team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings and the underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Also, the Hornets are a lousy 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. The loss of leading scorer David West really hurts New Orleans. Plus, Chris Paul is struggling right now, averaging 8.7 points on 30.3 percent shooting in his last three games. Take the Pacers and the points. -Dave Price

Pick: Houston Rockets -5.5
Houston will play with a greater sense of urgency and desperation this evening as it continues to push for a playoff spot. Atlanta is in already and will be feeling fat and happy after a win over Boston. Houston is 12-2 SU and 11-3 ATS in its last 14 home games in this series. The Rockets are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5 points and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Hawks are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 vs. the NBA Southwest division and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5 points. Take the Rockets. -Jeff Alexander (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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NBA Picks for February 28th 2011: Bet The Atlanta Hawks As Underdogs Monday

February 28, 2011 By

NBA Picks: February 28th 2011
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Pick: Atlanta Hawks +6
The Atlanta Hawks are back on track with two straight quality road wins over Golden State (95-79) and Portland (90-83). They have really clamped down on the defensive end and will do so again tonight against a Denver team that is without Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, making points hard to come by for the Nuggets. Atlanta is 14-5 ATS in their last 19 meetings with the Nuggets, including 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Denver. The Nuggets have surprisingly played well after their trade with the Knicks, but that won’t last and they are certainly overvalued because of the way they have played since the trade. Denver is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games versus teams who attempt 18 or more 3 point shots/game – 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons. The Nuggets are 15-31-6 ATS in their last 52 games following a ATS win. Denver is 0-11 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a close loss by 3 points or less over the last 2 seasons. The Hawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest. Atlanta is a perfect 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) after 2 consecutive non-conference games this season. Take the Hawks and the points. -Black Widow

Pick: Suns vs. Nets Under 206.5
Plays Under on road teams (PHOENIX) when the total is greater than or equal to 200, provided they are coming off a road win in which they scored 110 or more points and are playing 4 or less games in 10 days, are 30-8 the last 5 seasons. We are only seeing an average of 199.3 total points scored in this situation. Last month, New Jersey gave up 118 points in a loss at Phoenix. This is key because the Nets are an impressive 15-5 Under in home games when out to avenge a loss in which it allowed an opponent to score 110 points or more the last 3 seasons. We are only seeing an average of 196.6 total points scored in this situation. Bet the Under. -Jeff Alexander (Handicapperspicks.com)

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Chicago Bulls vs. New Jersey Nets Pick: January 5th 2011

January 5, 2011 By

CHICAGO BULLS VS. NEW JERSEY NETS
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NBA Betting Trends:
Bulls are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Under is 22-7 in Bulls last 29 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 6-2 in Bulls last 8 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Under is 4-1 in Nets last 5 games as a home underdog.
Under is 4-1 in Nets last 5 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.

Head-to-Head Betting Trends
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New Jersey.
Home team is 20-8 ATS in the last 28 meetings.
Bulls are 3-13 ATS in the last 16 meetings in New Jersey.
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NBA Betting Picks for December 9th 2010

December 9, 2010 By

NBA PICKS FOR DECEMBER 9TH 2010
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Pick: New Jersey Nets +10.5
Fading the Dallas Mavericks at home has made bettors a ton of money over the last few seasons. We’ll fade them tonight as they host the New Jersey Nets as Devin Harris gets another shot at his former team. The Nets are very hungry for a win to put an end to their 5-game losing streak. Dallas is greatly overvalued right now as they are on a 10-game winning streak. They’ll be much more interested in their next game against the Utah Jazz than they will be tonight against the Nets, where they feel like they just have to show up to win. These are the spots where fading teams like the Mavs can prove to be very prosperous. The Mavericks are 13-35-3 ATS in their last 51 home games. Dallas is 8-23-2 ATS in their last 33 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. The Mavs are 4-20-2 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. The Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest division opponents. The Nets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. New Jersey is 12-3 ATS in their last 15 vs. Western Conference foes. Take the Nets and the points. -Black Widow

Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +5.5
The Philadelphia 76ers are really hitting their stride under first-year head coach Doug Collins. It was a sloppy start to his tenure, but players are starting to buy in and play very well. In fact, all five starter scored in double-figures in their 117-97 victory over Cleveland last time out. Plus, Thaddeus Young came off the bench for 26 points and Louis Williams put up 19 points in the victory, making for seven different players scoring double-digit points. Philly is a perfect 5-0 SU & 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. The 76ers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall as they’ve been a covering machine and are constantly undervalued in the eyes of the betting public and the odds makers. Philly catches Boston in a tough spot tonight as the Celtics will be playing the second of a back-to-back after beating the Nuggets last night. The Celtics are 12-27-1 ATS in their last 40 games following a SU win of more than 10 points. The Road team is 21-8-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings. This play also falls under a system that is 39-10 (79.6%) over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet on underdogs (Philadelphia) after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more against opponent after scoring 100 points or more 3 straight games. The 76ers have won by 18 and 20 points in their last two games and they continue their solid play with not only a cover tonight, but likely an upset as they win their 6th straight at home. Roll with the 76ers Thursday. -Jack Jones (Handicapperspicks.com)

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