From American Psycho
07/01/2012 (00:25)
Washington Wizards – New York Knicks
Washington
(26/12) New Jersey 84-90
(28/12) Atlanta 83-101
(30/12) Milwaukee 81-102
(1 / 1) Boston 86-96
(2 / 1) Boston 92-100
(4 / 1) Orlando 85-103
New York
(25/12) Boston 106-104
(28/12) Golden State 78-92
(29/12) Lakers 82-99
(31/12) Sacramento 114-92
(2 / 1) Toronto 85-90
(4 / 1) Charlotte 110-118
*** Washington probably will not make their first victory
today; New York will get the win on the road. With the handicap of 6.5 I don’t get
mixed up, although both teams are scoring but the threshold of 198.5 to 199.5
shows marginal and cunning.
Charlotte Bobcats – Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte
(26/12) Milwaukee 96-95
(28/12) Miami 95-96
(30/12) Orlando 79-100
(1 / 1) Miami 90-129
(3 / 1) Cleveland 101-115
(4 / 1) New York 118-110
Atlanta
(27/12) NJ 106-70
(28/12) Washington 101-83
(30/12) New Jersey 105-98
(31/12) Houston 84-95
(2 / 1) Miami 100-92
(3 / 1) Chicago 74-76
(5 / 1) Miami 109-116 (3rd overtime)
*** Many will pick or have picked Atlanta‘s victory, but
after yesterday’s game they will not have the same energy today. Additionally
the trip will make matters worst and therefore requires great care, so do not
touch Atlanta’s win. Charlotte with 3.5 and more we can put it somewhere like a
challenge. Also the over at 186.5 to 187.5 points seems worth it, with
Charlotte scoring a lot and also giving up lots of points. Atlanta being tired
will be difficult to pull over the same defense again.
Toronto Raptors – New Jersey Nets
Toronto
(26/12) Cleveland 104-96
(28/12) Indiana 85-90
(30/12) Dallas S86-99
(1 / 1) Orlando 96-102
(2 / 1) New York 90-85
(4 / 1) Cleveland 92-77
NJ
(26/12) Washington 90-84
(27/12) Atlanta 70-106
(29/12) Orlando 78-94
(30/12) Atlanta 98-105
(1 / 1) Cleveland 82-98
(2 / 1) Indiana 94-108
(4 / 1) Boston 70-89
*** Toronto looks convincing and its win is the first point
in the game. With the handicap at 5.5 to 6.5 we don’t bother. The Nets with
Williams may be more threatening today, but hardly so threatening as to reach victory.
Also the under at 183.5 to 184.5 is a good option.
Philadelphia 76ers – Detroit Pistons
Philadelphia 76ers
(26/12) Portland 103-107
(28/12) Phoenix 103-83
(30/12) Utah 99-102
(31/12) Golden State 107-79
(4 / 1) New Orleans 101-93
Detroit
(26/12) Indiana 79-91
(28/12) Cleveland 89-105
(30/12) Boston 85-96
(31/12) Indiana 96-88
(2 / 1) Orlando 89-78
(4 / 1) Chicago 83-99
*** The win for Philadelphia is the first pick; the handicap
is 8.5 marginal and tricky at the same time. We have no reason to entangle,
based on what we have seen from both teams as Detroit is difficult to score
more than 88 points and Philadelphia will score from 93 to 97 points so at
185.5 to 186.5 points we are going with the under.
Boston Celtics – Indiana Pacers
Boston
(25/12) New York 104-106
(27/12) Miami 107-115
(28/12) New Orleans 78-97
(30/12) Detroit 96-85
(1 / 1) Washington 94-86
(2 / 1) Washington 100-92
(4 / 1) New Jersey 89-70
Indiana
(26/12) Detroit 91-79
(28/12) Toronto 90-85
(30/12) Cleveland 98-91(overtime)
(31/12) Detroit 88-96
(2 / 1) NJ 108-94
(4 / 1) Miami 83-118
*** Indiana will be more prepared and better than what we
saw in Miami, but Boston’s win would hardly fail and we go with it. Boston if
Allen plays can do also the handicap until 6.5 points, and we go also with the
under at 185.5 to 186.5
Minnesota Timberwolves – Cleveland Cavaliers
Minnesota
(26/12) Oklahoma 100-104
(27/12) Milwaukee 95-98
(30/12) Miami 101-103
(1 / 1) Dallas 99-82
(2 / 1) San Antonio 106-96
(4 / 1) Memphis 86-90
Cleveland
(26/12) Toronto 96-104
(28/12) Detroit 105-89
(30/12) Indiana 91-98 (overtime)
(1 / 1) New Jersey 98-82
(3 / 1) Charlotte 115-101
(4 / 1) Toronto 77-92
*** Minnesota has problems with injuries and we don’t know
which players will play and if they play in what condition they will be, so we
don’t touch the win. This does not mean that Cleveland will surely win. So we
don’t pick any team to win. With 7.5 points is worthy the double (2) of
Cavaliers and also unreasonable is the limit at 198.5 points so we go with the
under.
New Orleans Hornets – Denver Nuggets
New Orleans
(26/12) Phoenix 85-84
(28/12) Boston 97-78
(30/12) Phoenix7 8-93
(1 / 1) Sacramento 80-96
(2 / 1) Utah 90-94
(4 / 1) Philadelphia 93-101
Denver Nuggets
(26/12) Phoenix 85-84
(28/12) Boston 97-78
(30/12) Phoenix 78-93
(1 / 1) Sacramento 80-96
(2 / 1) Utah 90-94
(4 / 1) Philadelphia 93-101
*** A game where the double (2) of Denver is very possible. Both
teams have no relationship in terms of reliability so far. Indeed, Denver can win
relatively easy, especially if Nene plays and so we put the double handicap of
4.5 p, preferably where we find it and the 5.5. Tricky and marginal the Under-over
at 190.5 to 191.5.
Oklahoma City Thunder – Houston Rockets
Oklahoma
(25/12) Orlando 97-89
(26/12) Minnesota 104-100
(28/12) Memphis 98-95
(29/12) Dallas 104-102
(31/12) Phoenix 107-97
(2 / 1) Dallas 87-100
(3 / 1) Portland 93-103
Houston Rockets
(26/12) Orlando 95-104
(29/12) San Antonio 105-85
(30/12) Memphis 93-113
(31/12) Atlanta 95-84
(3 / 1) Lakers 99-108
(4 / 1) Lakers 89-117
*** It will be a surprise if Oklahoma looses this game and
especially at home. The handicap of 7.5 to 8.5 points is tricky because we do
not know if Oklahoma chooses to rest players when the game will be decided. The
under-over is 205.5 to 206.5 points and for most people such limits are
impossible, but not for us where we can put the over in Oklahoma as they can
score close to 110 points and Houston can reach 100 and a little more.
Orlando Magic – Chicago Bulls
Orlando
(25/12) Oklahoma 89-97
(26/12) Houston 104-95
(29/12) New Jersey 94-78
(30/12) Charlotte 100-79
(1 / 1) Toronto 102-96
(2 / 1) Detroit 78-89
(4 / 1) Washington 103-85
Chicago
(25/12) Lakers 88-87
(26/12) Golden State 91-99
(29/12) Sacramento 108-98
(30/12) Clippers 114-101
(1 / 1) Memphis 104-64
(3 / 1) Atlanta 76-74
(4 / 1) Detroit 99-83
*** Big game and anything is possible in both the winner and
handicap at 1.5 points. Rose had discomfort in his elbow and may see reduced time,
so the balance tilts in favor of Orlando. Chicago gives up 86.6 points average
on defense, but Orlando will score more in this game and will seek to open and
the pace and take the match. We can put it somewhere as a prerequisite as over
at 181.5 to 182.5 points.
Utah Jazz – Memphis Grizzlies
Utah Jazz
(27/12) Lakers 71-96
(28/12) Denver 100-117
(30/12) Philadelphia 102-99
(31/12) San Antonio 89-104
(2 / 1) New Orleans 94-90
(3 / 1) Milwaukee 85-73
Memphis
(26/12) San Antonio 82-95
(28/12) Oklahoma 95-98
(30/12) Houston 113-93
(1 / 1) Chicago 64-104
(3 / 1) Sacramento 113-96
(4 / 1) Minnesota 90-86
*** Due to the condition of Utah that is convincing and
undefeated at home we pick the Jazz. Marginal is the (1) handicap at -1.5 points,
it is closed game and Memphis will fight even to win but do not mess with the under-over
at 185.5 to 186.5.
Los Angeles Lakers – Golden State Warriors
Lakers
(25/12) Chicago 87-88
(26/12) Sacramento 91-100
(27/12) Utah 96-71
(29/12) New York 99-82
(31/12) Denver 92-89
(1 / 1) Denver 90-99
(3 / 1) Houston 108-99
(5 / 1) Portland 96-107
Golden State
(25/12) Clippers 86-105
(26/12) Chicago 99-91
(28/12) New York 92-78
(31/12) Philadelphia 79-107
(2 / 1) Phoenix 91-102
(4 / 1) San Antonio 95-101
*** The win of the Lakers is not worth the risk mainly
because of the odds. Golden State does not seem to be able to win in L.A but
can defend the handicap of 10.5 points and do the double (2). Bryant has
trouble with his wrist, and either if he plays and gets lots of possessions, or
stay out logically will affect of the same his team. Also we follow the over at
185.5 to 186.5 points.
Phoenix Suns – Portland Trail Blazers
Phoenix
(26/12) New Orleans 84-85
(28/12) Philadelphia 76ers 83-103
(30/12) New Orleans 93-78
(31/12) Oklahoma 97-107
(2 / 1) Golden State 102-91
(4 / 1) Dallas 89-98
Portland
(26/12) Philadelphia 107-103
(27/12) Sacramento 101-79
(29/12) Denver 111-102
(1 / 1) Clippers 88-93
(3 / 1) Oklahoma 103-93
(5 / 1) Lakers 107-96
*** With Nash in this situation Phoenix does not seem likely
to threaten Portland, which, however, will have a lot of fatigue from
yesterday’s game against the Lakers, and its effort. The Blazers besides
playing good defense are more productive than last year, at least for now, so we
go with their win. If we do not have an upset in the winner with his victory
Portland will cover the handicap of 1.5 to 2.5 points. Phoenix does not score
as they used to for years, Portland will now try to get the double with the
defense, logically they will score less than yesterday and so we go with the under
at 195.5 to 196.5.
Most likely Bets
Wins: New York, Toronto, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver,
Oklahoma, Portland
Handicap: Charlotte Bobcats +3, Cleveland Cavaliers +7, Golden State Warriors +10
Under-over: over Atlanta 186, Oklahoma 206, Lakers 185-under
Toronto 183, Philadelphia 185, Boston 186, Cleveland 198, Portland 195
Our Picks
Win: New York, Toronto, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver,
Oklahoma, Portland
Handicap: Charlotte Bobcats +3
Under-over: over Atlanta 186, Oklahoma 206, Lakers 185- under
Toronto 183. Philadelphia 185, Portland 195