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4 Unit Play

New Jersey Nets vs. Charlotte Bobcats
New Jersey Nets -180


In the past 5 games for the Nets, they have averaged 100.4 points per game and have shot at a 45.5% clip. For the Bobcats past 5 games, they have averaged 99.0 points per game and shot at 46.4% clip. In those past 5 games for the Nets, they have allowed their opponents to score 98.4 points per game while shooting at a 45.2% clip which is huge. On the other hand, the Bobcats have allowed their opponents to score 98.2 points per game but allow the other them to shoot at a 51.4% clip. There are no significant injuries for New Jersey but on the other side, Charlotte will be playing once again w/out May and Okafor which will enable Jefferson and Carter to have big games inside the paint. The only reason that is holding me back from taking the 4.5 points is that the game is in Charlotte and should come down to the wire and free throws. The two teams have split wins this year but the Nets won in Charlotte.

Bold Prediction: Nets 101 Bobcats 97


1 Unit Play

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz
Memphis Grizzlies +11.5


In the past 5 games for the Grizzlies, they have averaged 104.8 points per game and have shot at a 48.8% clip. For the Jazz past 5 games, they have averaged 88.2 points per game and shot at 42.4% clip. In those past 5 games for the Grizzlies, they have allowed their opponents to score 113.8 points per game while shooting at a 51.2% clip. The Jazz have allowed their opponents to score 92.0 points per game and allow the other them to shoot at a 44.8% clip. This alarming let down in points allowed by the Grizzlies comes as no surprise but the key stat that sticks out is the Jazz are 0-5 ATS in their past 5 games. Now I'm not saying the Grizzlies have a chance to win this game but giving 11.5 points to a team who is scoring 104.8 points per game in their last five is ridiculous, not to mention Utah's struggles as of late. Funny as it is, Utah beat Memphis in Memphis twice this year by an average of 9.9 points and Memphis beat Utah in Utah once by 2 points. The game is in Utah.

Bold Prediction: Jazz 101 Grizzlies 94


2 Unit Play

Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Over 204.5


In the past 5 games for the Wizards, they have averaged 109.4 points per game and have shot at a 47.7% clip. For the Clippers past 5 games, they have averaged 101.8 points per game and shot at 48.4% clip. In those past 5 games for the Wizards, they have allowed their opponents to score 102.2 points per game while shooting at a 45.5% clip. The Clippers have allowed their opponents to score 99.0 points per game and allow the other them to shoot at a 44.7% clip. In their last 5 games, both teams have covered the over 4 out of 5 times while the Clippers are 4-0 in their last 4 games. We all know the Wizards can put up points while Arenas is hot but the Clippers, after struggling for a long period of time, have found their game once again and are hot. I don't see who can guard Elton Brand in this match-up so look for the clippers to post him up a lot. Also, look for a lot of transition points in this game because the Wizards love to run and the Clippers can too w/ Maggette, Mobley and Ross. In the last meeting between the two teams, Washington prevailed at home 116-105.

Bold Prediction: Clippers 108 Wizards 103

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Overall Day NBA:

3-0......(+5.6 Units)