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Play Minnesota +2 to pop Portland

Portland will be playing their fourth road game in five nights while Minnesota is trying to build on a pair of upset wins.  Take the Timberwolves at home versus the Trail Blazers.

 
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Back San Antonio -7 vs. Denver

Denver is a tale of two teams playing well at home but just 5-11 in their last 16 road contests.  Side with the Spurs at home in San Antonio Monday night against the Nuggets.

 
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Philadelphia 76ers +6½ to give Celtics battle

The Celtics have the best record in the NBA, but they will not have a walk in the park tonight, as the 76ers have won eight straight at home by almost 19 points per game.

 
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Side with Spurs -6½ vs Nuggets

The Spurs blew it down the stretch in Phoenix on Sunday and will looking to make up for that as well as a loss to the Nuggets in Denver on Friday.  Side with San Antonio tonight.

 
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San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns Under 203

The Spurs usually do a great job of forcing opponents to play at their pace, while the Suns running game has slowed down somewhat when Shaq is on the floor. Go Under.

 
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Take Milwaukee Bucks +2½ at home vs. 76ers

The Bucks are looking for revenge here, as they suffered their worst loss of the entire season 112-69 the last time they faced the Sixers. Take the points here at home.

 
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Spurs -1½ to rebound nicely vs. Suns

The Spurs had a disappointing second half vs. the Nuggets on Friday, but the slumping Suns may be the perfect tonic for them to get well against. Lay the small spot today.

 
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Howard, Magic -7½ vs. Warriors

Orlando has won three straight and six of their last seven, and have the luxury of their home fans behind them tonight.  Play the Magic minus the points vs the Golden State Warriors.

 
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Play Pistons -8½ at NY Knicks

Off back-to-back losses against the numbers Detroit is 10-1 ATS the last 11 times the situation has come up.  Play the Pistons as road faves tonight in New York against the Knicks.

 
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San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets to stay Under 200½

The Under is a perfect 10-0 the last 10 meetings between the Spurs and Nuggets, and none of the last 15 meetings have reached 200 points. Go Under this high total.

 
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Chicago +11 to bully Boston Celtics

Chicago has a couple of scores to settle against Boston this season.  Grab the points on the new-look Bulls tonight when they travel to meet the Celtics on the road in Beantown.

 
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San Antonio -13½ to stomp Indiana

The Pacers were beaten up and left for dead by a red-hot Rockets team in Houston last night and now have the unenviable task of facing a red-hot Spurs squad in San Antonio.

 
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Indiana, San Antonio Under 194½

This line was originally 196 due to Indiana's high-scoring ways this season, but the smart money has already bet it down and it could go lower.  Play the Spurs and Pacers Under.

 
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Play Pacers & Spurs Under 194½

With the Pacers tired from their game in Houston last night and the Spurs playing tough defense at home, take the Under tonight when San Antonio plays host to Indiana.

 
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Milwaukee -9 to mash Seattle

Seattle should be a bit weary after having to take on a tough Pistons squad in Detroit last night.  Back the Bucks minus the points at home in Milwaukee against the SuperSonics.

 
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Pacers +10½ to cash at Rockets

Houston is hot right now, there's no doubt about that.  But this is a great spot to play Indiana on the road.  Take the Pacers plus the points when they meet the Rockets Wednesday.

 
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Wizards +2 to win vs. Magic

With an 8-2 ATS record over their last 10 games, the Wizards have turned profitable.  Play Washington plus the points at home tonight when the Orlando Magic come to town.

 
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Hawks and Hornets Over 197½

The last four times Atlanta has made their way to the Crescent City, the Over has cashed each game.  Play the Over on Wednesday as the New Orleans Hornets host the Hawks.

 
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Bosh-less Raptors +9½ at Orlando Magic

The Magic actually have a better record on the road than at home, and the Raptors are 8-1 ATS in the last nine head-to-head meetings. Take the points, even with no Bosh.

 
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Play Suns & Trail Blazers Over 209

Defense has never been the Suns' forte, and totals have gone over five of their last six contests.  Play it Over tonight when the Portland Trail Blazers host Nash, Shaq and Phoenix.

 
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Spurs (-11) to coast vs. Nets

With Tony Parker back in the lineup and recovered, the Spurs are working on a nine-game winning streak.  Side with San Antonio at home versus the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday.

 
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Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers to struggle Under 188½

The Clippers are averaging 92 points per game at home, so they have strong Under tendencies. With these teams combining for 181 points last meeting, go Under again.

 
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LA Clippers +3 vs. Philadelphia

Following their humiliating 103-73 loss to the Pistons at home on Saturday, expect a more focused effort from Corey Maggette and the Clippers tonight in LA versus the Sixers.

 
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T-Wolves -6 to slow SuperSonics

A couple of teams headed into the lottery meet up in Minnesota when the Seattle SuperSonics take on the Timberwolves.  Lay the points on the newly-revived home team.

 
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Bucks +6½ to quiet Spurs

San Antonio has been the cream of the NBA crop for some while now, but Milwaukee is 10-7 SU and 13-4 ATS versus the Spurs since 1999.  Back the Bucks as home dogs tonight.

 
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Warriors (-5) to slam Sixers

Philadelphia has struggled this season away from home and often find the going tough against up-tempo teams like Golden State.  Win with the Warriors at home over the Sixers.

 
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Washington Wizards +5 to give Chicago Bulls the horns

The Wizards continue to compete well despite being short-handed, and they are now a nice 17-12 ATS on the road. The Bulls have a losing home record, so take the points.

 
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Wizards, Bulls to shoot Over 198

Tonight's contest at the United Center in Chicago has all the makings for a run-&-gun affair. Play the Over on Friday night when the Washington Wizards pay the Bulls a visit.

 
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Hornets -4 to pay Jazz back

After being pounded by the Jazz twice this year, losing by an average of 25 points, the Hornets are out for major revenge tonight at home in New Orleans when Utah comes to town.

 
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New look Bulls +1½ at Pacers

Losing Ben Wallace in a trade last week seems to have re-energized the Bulls.  Back Chicago as small road pups Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse.

 
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Hornets (-3) at home versus Suns

The Suns are still trying to mesh together following the trade to land Shaquille O'Neal while the Hornets have won 14 of their last 19 home games. New Orleans wins and covers.

 
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Lakers -15 to snuff Trail Blazers

It's been almost a year since these two teams met, and Kobe Bryant scored 65 in that game.  Los Angeles is just too hot to go against right now, especially at home vs. Portland.

 
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Wizards (+12) at Houston Rockets

No doubt about it, the Rockets are hot having won a dozen straight.  But even with the home crowd behind them tonight, Houston will have trouble covering this spread vs. the Wizards.

 
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Warriors (-13½) at home vs. Sonics

Golden State suffered an embarrassing loss at home last Saturday to Atlanta, and the Warriors aren't about to drop another one on their home court to the Seattle SuperSonics.

 
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Kings -2 to ice the Heat in Miami

Miami's season continues to swirl down the drain with a current 11-game losing streak the gurgling sound you're hearing.  Side with Sacramento when the Kings take on the Heat.

 
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Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs to stay Under 187

The Spurs are 59 percent for the Under at home and the Hawks are 59 percent for the Under on the road. With the Under also 4-1 the last five head-to-head, go low again.

 
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Nuggets (+1) at home vs. Pistons

At home in the Pepsi Center this season, the Nuggets are 22-6 and outscoring their opponents by nine per game.  Back Denver Monday evening when they host the Detroit Pistons.

 
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Raptors -3½ the play at Pacers

Toronto is on a nice 3-1 run against the spread while Indiana is 1-4 at the windo their last five games.  Ride the Raptors Monday night as small road favorites against the Pacers.

 
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Hornets -10 to whip Wizards

With revenge from a loss to the Wizards earlier as one motivating factor tonight, and the race in the SW Division tightening as another, look for the Hornets to win big tonight.

 
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Bulls +9 to cash at Mavericks

Dallas is off a win in Minnesota, led by Jason Kidd's 17 assists, while Chicago enters off a loss to a hot Houston club.  Look for the Bulls to get back in the win column vs the Mavericks.

 
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LA Lakers, Seattle Sonics to dribble Under 215½

This total between the Lakers and Sonics seems inflated considering that the total was 209 the last time the teams played here, and Seattle is playing better defense now.

 
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Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns to stay Under 200½

The Suns were involved in a rare low scoring game vs. Boston on Friday, and they now go up against another of the best defenses in the league. Go Under again here.

 
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San Antonio Spurs -6½ vs. Hornets

The Spurs were embarrased by the Hornets about a month ago, losing by two dozen points.  Look for San Antonio to be make up for that game tonight at home in the AT&T Center.

 
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Nuggets (-5) continue run at Bulls

Denver is flying high after topping the Celtics on Tuesday while Chicago is reworking their roster following Thursday's big trade.  Lay the points on the Nuggets at the Bulls Friday.

 
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Knicks +6 at home vs. Raptors

The Knicks have been playing tough against the better teams recently, going 8-2 ATS in their last 10 as an underdog.  Take New York plus the points at home Friday vs. Toronto.

 
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Play Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets Under 186½

The Under is 31-22 in all Rockets games this year, and Houston did an excellent job of slowing down he Hornets last meeting, albeit in an 87-82 defeat. Go Under again.

 
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Bucks (+12) at Detroit Pistons

Detroit has come out of the break flat with a pair of losses, including a 103-98 loss to this Milwaukee team.  Take the points and the Bucks on the road when they meet the Pistons.

 
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Dallas (-7½) to dunk Memphis

Off a loss in their first game with Jason Kidd directing traffic, the Mavericks should be focused and ready to win and cover on the road when they meet the Grizzlies in Memphis.

 
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Nets and Pacers Over 199½

In the last 17 meetings between New Jersey and Indiana, the Over has cashed in at a remarkable 14-3 clip.  Look for 200+ tonight when the Pacers play host to the Kidd-less Nets.

 
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Nets (+5) to cut down Pacers

Getting rid of Jason Kidd was one of the best things the Nets ever did.  Nab New Jersey and the points Friday night when Richard Jefferson and Vince Carter take on the Indiana Pacers.