NBA Thursday
1. Boston Celtics at San Antonio (pick).
The Spurs will have all three stars back tonight. The return of Duncan and Ginobili is huge. The Spurs have been playing with a minor league squad for the last week and were still competitive. Now, they will have their full lineup for the Celtics. The Celtics have really struggled on the road in the last two months and still lack an interior presence. The Celts traded away Perkins and replaced him with Krstic and Green--major mistake. The Celts have been getting pounded inside since that deal. Go with the Spurs!!
2. Dallas Mavs at LA Lakers (-6)
The Lakers have been the best team in basketball since the all-star break and should continue their ways at home against the Mavs. The Mavs struggled to beat the Clippers last night and could be tired tonight. The Lakers won in Dallas in their last matchup 96-91 by attacking the paint. They should do it again tonight by utilizing Bynum and Gasol. The Lakers know how to win big games, especially at home. Go Lakers!!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
NBA Game of the Day
NBA Game of the Day
OKC Thunder (-3) at Phoenix Suns
This is really a game between teams heading in opposite directions. The Thunder are on fire right now winning four in a row and nine of their last ten games. Perkins is back healthy and giving them a presence inside. Durant just scored 39 points last night in their victory over Golden State, and has been tearing it up recently. The Suns have dropped three straight games and are 3-7 in their last ten contests. Ever since Nash got banged up, the Suns have really struggled. The Suns are in trouble in this high scoring contest. Go with the Thunder!!
OKC Thunder (-3) at Phoenix Suns
This is really a game between teams heading in opposite directions. The Thunder are on fire right now winning four in a row and nine of their last ten games. Perkins is back healthy and giving them a presence inside. Durant just scored 39 points last night in their victory over Golden State, and has been tearing it up recently. The Suns have dropped three straight games and are 3-7 in their last ten contests. Ever since Nash got banged up, the Suns have really struggled. The Suns are in trouble in this high scoring contest. Go with the Thunder!!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
NBA PIck of the Day
NBA Pick of the Day
1. Miami (-13) at Cleveland. Heat are great and the Cavs suck badly. Enough said, go with the Heat to kill them. Go Heat!!
1. Miami (-13) at Cleveland. Heat are great and the Cavs suck badly. Enough said, go with the Heat to kill them. Go Heat!!
Monday, March 28, 2011
NBA Monday
NBA Monday
1. Boston (-2.5) is at Indiana to battle the Pacers. The Over/Under is 188. The Celtics are playing terrible basketball right now and barely beat the T-Wolves without Kevin Love last night 85-82. The Celtics have really struggled to score points this month, but have also only yielded an average of 83 points per game in the last ten games. The Pacers have lost two straight games to the Pistons and Kings, and should have a hard time scoring on the stingy Celtic defense. Let's go with the Under!!
2. Portland is in San Antonio to battle the short handed Spurs (-4). The Over/Under is at 192. The Spurs will be without stars Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. Yes, the Spurs have the best record in the NBA at 57-16 but they are only 17-18 against the spread at home this season. The Spurs have lost a season high three straight games since Duncan went down. This will be a tough game as the Blazers really need to win tonight for the playoffs. The Blazers currently hold the sixth seed in the west, but Memphis is only 1.5 games back. The Blazers have won two of the last three games in San Antonio. Go with the Blazers and the points!!
3. Orlando (-2) is in the Big Apple tonight to take on the Knicks. These two met last Wednesday and Orlando won 111-99. The Magic have won five straight and have had two days off since their last game so they should be well rested. The Knicks have lost six in a row and are really struggling on the defensive side. They allowed the Bucks and Bobcats to top the century mark this past weekend, and those two teams are two of the worst offenses in the league. If they cannot stop them then Howard and crew will pummel them tonight. Go with the Magic!!
1. Boston (-2.5) is at Indiana to battle the Pacers. The Over/Under is 188. The Celtics are playing terrible basketball right now and barely beat the T-Wolves without Kevin Love last night 85-82. The Celtics have really struggled to score points this month, but have also only yielded an average of 83 points per game in the last ten games. The Pacers have lost two straight games to the Pistons and Kings, and should have a hard time scoring on the stingy Celtic defense. Let's go with the Under!!
2. Portland is in San Antonio to battle the short handed Spurs (-4). The Over/Under is at 192. The Spurs will be without stars Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. Yes, the Spurs have the best record in the NBA at 57-16 but they are only 17-18 against the spread at home this season. The Spurs have lost a season high three straight games since Duncan went down. This will be a tough game as the Blazers really need to win tonight for the playoffs. The Blazers currently hold the sixth seed in the west, but Memphis is only 1.5 games back. The Blazers have won two of the last three games in San Antonio. Go with the Blazers and the points!!
3. Orlando (-2) is in the Big Apple tonight to take on the Knicks. These two met last Wednesday and Orlando won 111-99. The Magic have won five straight and have had two days off since their last game so they should be well rested. The Knicks have lost six in a row and are really struggling on the defensive side. They allowed the Bucks and Bobcats to top the century mark this past weekend, and those two teams are two of the worst offenses in the league. If they cannot stop them then Howard and crew will pummel them tonight. Go with the Magic!!
Friday, March 25, 2011
NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks - Friday
NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks - Friday
1. Ohio State (-5.5) vs Kentucky. What a fantastic match up, this should have been the Elite 8 game in the East bracket. Kentucky has great talent but they are all young and inexperienced. The Wildcats are a jump shooting team that plays well against smaller teams. Ohio State is the best team in college basketball and have all the intangibles to win the tourney. They have size, strength and shooting. They almost played too well last game vs George Mason. They should still send the Wildcats home with ease. There is no stopping the Buckeyes. Go Ohio State!!
2. Florida State (-3.5) vs VCU. You gotta love the way that VCU has played so far. I just wonder how much they have left in the tank. Florida State has got skills and play phenomenal zone defense. The difference will come in the paint, where the Seminoles should reign. Take Florida State!!
3. Kansas (-11) vs Richmond. This spread seems to be too high. I hate large spreads in big games. Kansas will have to play great in order to cover the spread. The Jayhawks are similar to Duke, in that they aren't that athletic or dominating. Gonna pull for Richmond. Go Spiders!!
4. UNC (-4.5) vs Marquette. Not a fan of either one of these teams. Both are quick and will run the court. The Over/Under is 150. I would almost rather take the Over than the game. If I had to choose a winner it would be UNC, but I will probably pass.
** I will be in Las Vegas for the weekend, so be back here on Monday.
1. Ohio State (-5.5) vs Kentucky. What a fantastic match up, this should have been the Elite 8 game in the East bracket. Kentucky has great talent but they are all young and inexperienced. The Wildcats are a jump shooting team that plays well against smaller teams. Ohio State is the best team in college basketball and have all the intangibles to win the tourney. They have size, strength and shooting. They almost played too well last game vs George Mason. They should still send the Wildcats home with ease. There is no stopping the Buckeyes. Go Ohio State!!
2. Florida State (-3.5) vs VCU. You gotta love the way that VCU has played so far. I just wonder how much they have left in the tank. Florida State has got skills and play phenomenal zone defense. The difference will come in the paint, where the Seminoles should reign. Take Florida State!!
3. Kansas (-11) vs Richmond. This spread seems to be too high. I hate large spreads in big games. Kansas will have to play great in order to cover the spread. The Jayhawks are similar to Duke, in that they aren't that athletic or dominating. Gonna pull for Richmond. Go Spiders!!
4. UNC (-4.5) vs Marquette. Not a fan of either one of these teams. Both are quick and will run the court. The Over/Under is 150. I would almost rather take the Over than the game. If I had to choose a winner it would be UNC, but I will probably pass.
** I will be in Las Vegas for the weekend, so be back here on Monday.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks - Thursday
NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks
Thursday
1. Florida (-3) vs BYU. No way that Jimmer and friends stay on fire against a tough Gator defense. The Gators are way too athletic to let the Cougars offense dictate the game. BYU isn't used to playing great competition and will struggle without Davies on the inside. The Cougars are soft and the Gators will exploit them. Pick of the Day: Gators!!
2. UConn (-1) vs SDSU. Probably the best match up of the round. Kemba Walker is the best but he has little support. If the Aztecs can make some shots then they will win. The Huskies are one of two teams left from the Big East out of eleven, showing how overrated the conference was this season. The Aztecs are longer and quicker than the Huskies and should take control of this game in the paint. Go with the Aztecs!!
3. Wisconsin (-4.5) vs Butler. I love the Bulldogs and how they compete. F Matt Howard has been instrumental and should continue his ways against a less talented Wisconsin squad. Wisconsin can play, but aren't athletic and often struggle on offense. The Bulldogs have the experience and talent to make a run to the Final Four. Go Bulldogs!!
4. Duke (-8.5) vs Arizona. I had the Wildcats big against Texas straight up last weekend, so I kind of owe them something after that miraculous win. The problem is that they showed some major holes in their game when they blew that double digit lead in the second half. The Wildcats don't really run an offense with any plays. They rely on Derrick Williams way too much. Duke is probably too well coached to let the Cats beat them even though the Dukies aren't that good. Duke plays by the book and beats team that they should beat. Arizona is one of those teams, the large spread almost worries me. Toughest pick of the day. Go with Duke!!
Thursday
1. Florida (-3) vs BYU. No way that Jimmer and friends stay on fire against a tough Gator defense. The Gators are way too athletic to let the Cougars offense dictate the game. BYU isn't used to playing great competition and will struggle without Davies on the inside. The Cougars are soft and the Gators will exploit them. Pick of the Day: Gators!!
2. UConn (-1) vs SDSU. Probably the best match up of the round. Kemba Walker is the best but he has little support. If the Aztecs can make some shots then they will win. The Huskies are one of two teams left from the Big East out of eleven, showing how overrated the conference was this season. The Aztecs are longer and quicker than the Huskies and should take control of this game in the paint. Go with the Aztecs!!
3. Wisconsin (-4.5) vs Butler. I love the Bulldogs and how they compete. F Matt Howard has been instrumental and should continue his ways against a less talented Wisconsin squad. Wisconsin can play, but aren't athletic and often struggle on offense. The Bulldogs have the experience and talent to make a run to the Final Four. Go Bulldogs!!
4. Duke (-8.5) vs Arizona. I had the Wildcats big against Texas straight up last weekend, so I kind of owe them something after that miraculous win. The problem is that they showed some major holes in their game when they blew that double digit lead in the second half. The Wildcats don't really run an offense with any plays. They rely on Derrick Williams way too much. Duke is probably too well coached to let the Cats beat them even though the Dukies aren't that good. Duke plays by the book and beats team that they should beat. Arizona is one of those teams, the large spread almost worries me. Toughest pick of the day. Go with Duke!!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
NBA Quick Pick
G-State Warriors at the Houston Rockets (-8).
The Warriors are on a horrific road slide right now. They have lost five straight games and the last three on the road by huge margins. There is no reason to think that they will come out of their slumber in Houston. The Rockets have won four straight home games against better competition and should cruise in this one. Take the Rockets!!
**NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks tomorrow morning with analysis.
The Warriors are on a horrific road slide right now. They have lost five straight games and the last three on the road by huge margins. There is no reason to think that they will come out of their slumber in Houston. The Rockets have won four straight home games against better competition and should cruise in this one. Take the Rockets!!
**NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks tomorrow morning with analysis.
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