NBA PICKS: DECEMBER 10TH 2010
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Pick: Portland Trailblazers +5.5
This is the third meeting between these clubs with the Blazers winning 106-92 and 106-99. They have done an outstanding job slowing down the Suns running game as Phoenix has been held to double digits just six times on the entire season. While Portland played last night at home against Orlando they have posted a 3-2 spread mark this year playing without rest. Phoenix is off back to back losses to Portland and Memphis, the later coming in overtime. Although they were off last night it’s still their third game in the last four days. They also played a three in four situation just a week ago against Golden State, Indiana and Washington. So this is a worn down Suns team facing a squad they just haven’t matched up well against this year. Phoenix has permitted 11 of 12 teams to reach triple digits and Portland will look to be physical and slow the pace. We’ll gladly back the better defensive squad on a three game winning streak catching an inflated number. -Bryan Leonard

Pick: New York Knicks -2.5
New York is 14-9 overall this year while Washington comes in with a 6-15 overall record on the season. New York is 11-2 ATS on the road this year. Washington is 1-5 ATS this year against Atlantic Division opponents. New York is scoring 108 points per game overall and 109.4 points per game on the road this season. Washington is allowing 106.6 points per game overall this year. New York has won 6 games in a row heading into tonight’s contest. Washington has lost 7 of their last 8 games overall. New York is 7-2 SU and ATS overall vs Washington last 3 years. We’ll recommend a small play on New York tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky Atkinson

Pick: New Orleans Hornets -3
Expect New Orleans to avenge last month’s loss to Oklahoma City at home tonight. The Hornets are a strong 9-2 at home this season where they are winning by 6.7 ppg. In addition, All-Star point guard Chris Paul has never lost to the Thunder on his home floor. The Hornets have won 8 in a row at home in this series with Paul in the lineup. In addition, the Thunder have not looked good on the road lately against inferior opponents. As a result, they are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. It is also worth noting that they are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win. The Hornets have the big edge on the defensive end tonight. They are only giving up 91.8 ppg while the Thunder are allowing 103.4 ppg. I just don’t see OKC getting enough stops to keep the favorite from covering for the 5th time in the last six meetings in this series. Expect Paul to live in the paint with his dribble penetration, leading the Hornets to a win and cover in the process. Lay the points. -Jimmy Boyd (Handicapperspicks.com)