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NBA 206-204-3 +4.06 units
Pistons-3 1sth
Raptors+105
Raptors/Celtics u185-105
Blazers/Nuggets o205.5
Blazers team o99-105
3 units each
Toronto- waiting a line on this one, I'm hoping Ford plays, but will likely be on the Raptors regardless. Thinking they catch 4 pts or so, & will look at the moneyline as well. Double revenge here for Toronto here as Dec. 7th they were pummeled by the C's in boston by 28 pts. That's not something a team will forget. Tor was without Bosh in that one. The meeting previous was a 98-95 ot loss in toronto, where the Raptors battled back to force ot, only to blow it. Toronto shot 37%, while Boston shot 44%. Boston will be without Ray Allen, who didn't make the trip with his team. I think the total will be around 190 or so, & will likely be on the under as well. Toronto will likely look to play a halfcourt, defensive game, so I think a slower pace can be anticipated.
Detroit/Warriors- Tough game scheduling wise for the Warriors. They have a 12:30 start, which is tough for a west coast team. They are coming off a come from behind win vs. the Lakers @ home, where both teams looked incredibly sloppy. Both teams combined for 35 turnovers in that one (GS had 15), if they play that careless vs. Detroit, they lose by DD IMO. Maxiell & Shhed have a clear advantage in the paint... GS is playing with revenge here, having lost by 7 @ home last meeting. Pistons are 8-2 at home, with losses to the Bulls & Jazz. in the 8 wins, 6 have been by 10 or more. 2 of the Warriors 10 losses have been by less than 6. Lean to the Pistons to win, still deciding on that one....
Blazers- +8.5 for a hot team looks very appealing to me. Since Roy started playing pt, this team has been playing good ball. Denver on a b2b off a loss to the Spurs, & IMO the line is inflated. Denver simply isn't as good as people think! They are 3-3 su on a b2b, & they haven't covered an 8.5 pt spread in their last 3 homegames. Last time Portland went to Denver, they lost 110-93. The Nuggets shot 52.5%, while the Blazers only shot 39%. Both teams were a combined 5-32 from 3 pt land. During this 6 game win streak for the Blazers, they have shot 44% or higher in every game. The Nuggets aren't known for their stifling D, so I think the Blazers will keep it close. IMO the pace will definitely favor the over. Leaning dog+ over.....
Lakers- No real thoughts on this one, except I think the Lakers win. Clippers off a win as a dog, Lakers off a loss but clearly the better team right now.
Pistons-3 1sth
Raptors+105
Raptors/Celtics u185-105
Blazers/Nuggets o205.5
Blazers team o99-105
3 units each
Toronto- waiting a line on this one, I'm hoping Ford plays, but will likely be on the Raptors regardless. Thinking they catch 4 pts or so, & will look at the moneyline as well. Double revenge here for Toronto here as Dec. 7th they were pummeled by the C's in boston by 28 pts. That's not something a team will forget. Tor was without Bosh in that one. The meeting previous was a 98-95 ot loss in toronto, where the Raptors battled back to force ot, only to blow it. Toronto shot 37%, while Boston shot 44%. Boston will be without Ray Allen, who didn't make the trip with his team. I think the total will be around 190 or so, & will likely be on the under as well. Toronto will likely look to play a halfcourt, defensive game, so I think a slower pace can be anticipated.
Detroit/Warriors- Tough game scheduling wise for the Warriors. They have a 12:30 start, which is tough for a west coast team. They are coming off a come from behind win vs. the Lakers @ home, where both teams looked incredibly sloppy. Both teams combined for 35 turnovers in that one (GS had 15), if they play that careless vs. Detroit, they lose by DD IMO. Maxiell & Shhed have a clear advantage in the paint... GS is playing with revenge here, having lost by 7 @ home last meeting. Pistons are 8-2 at home, with losses to the Bulls & Jazz. in the 8 wins, 6 have been by 10 or more. 2 of the Warriors 10 losses have been by less than 6. Lean to the Pistons to win, still deciding on that one....
Blazers- +8.5 for a hot team looks very appealing to me. Since Roy started playing pt, this team has been playing good ball. Denver on a b2b off a loss to the Spurs, & IMO the line is inflated. Denver simply isn't as good as people think! They are 3-3 su on a b2b, & they haven't covered an 8.5 pt spread in their last 3 homegames. Last time Portland went to Denver, they lost 110-93. The Nuggets shot 52.5%, while the Blazers only shot 39%. Both teams were a combined 5-32 from 3 pt land. During this 6 game win streak for the Blazers, they have shot 44% or higher in every game. The Nuggets aren't known for their stifling D, so I think the Blazers will keep it close. IMO the pace will definitely favor the over. Leaning dog+ over.....
Lakers- No real thoughts on this one, except I think the Lakers win. Clippers off a win as a dog, Lakers off a loss but clearly the better team right now.
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