NBA: Humongous NBA Friday Betting Card

Only four teams are let out of the Friday NBA fray, with 13 different contests to wager on. The injury list of all the teams is starting to look like an NFL midweek report and hence lines on many of the Friday games are being held back. This could lead to

2009-02-27

Only four teams are let out of the Friday NBA fray, with 13 different contests to wager on. The injury list of all the teams is starting to look like an NFL midweek report and hence lines on many of the Friday games are being held back. This could lead to good opportunities when the prices are released. Be sure to stay on top of the LIVE ODDS page throughout the day for the latest. For now, here is a look at some key info on the games that aren’t injury-affected.

Milwaukee at New Orleans
New Orleans is feeling like they could make a run now that everyone is back in the fold, including Tyson Chandler. The Hornets will go after a third straight win against a depleted Milwaukee cast that has fewer stars than Dumb and Dumber 2. Sportsbook.com has New Orleans favored by nine-points, which seems bit rich considering the Hornets are 4-10 ATS since the end of January.

The Bucks are 23-14 ATS after playing a game as an underdog this season.
The Bucks are 10-1 ATS against the Southwest Division.
The Hornets are 13-3 ATS after failing to cover the spread in three or more consecutive games.
The Hornets are 2-7 ATS as home favorites of 5 to 10 points.

Chicago at Washington
Chicago has made their intentions clear after retooling their roster for a second consecutive season, playoffs or bust. The additions of John Salmons, Brad Miller and Tim Thomas are designed to have the Bulls surpass Milwaukee for the eighth spot in the East. Of course doing better than 10-21 (15-15-1 ATS) on the road just might enhance Chicago’s chances as well, especially against wobbly Washington, who is a five-point home underdog, with total 207.

The Bulls are 6-16 ATS after a game where they made 50 percent of their 3-point shots or better.
The Bulls are 6-0 ATS off a SU loss.
The Wizards are 4-13 ATS after playing a game as a home underdog this season.
The Wizards are 5-12 ATS off a loss.

Philadelphia at New York
The Philadelphia fans will bring their brooms as the Sixers go for the season sweep of New York. The 76ers have won all three meetings this season and 12 of last 14, covering the spread in 10 of 14 contests. The last time Philly swept a regular season series versus the Knicks was 23 years ago. Andre Miller has been big for Sixers against New York, averaging better than 22 points a game. The Knicks are favored by three.

The 76ers are 32-13 ATS versus teams who average seven or less steals a game.
The 76ers are 4-12 ATS after playing two consecutive games as favorite this season.
The Knicks are 14-5 ATS revenging two straight losses where the opponent scored 100 or more points this season.
The Knicks are 5-1 in last six as home favorites.

Portland at Minnesota
Despite being one of the up coming teams in the NBA, Portland has yet to find the magic potion for winning on the road. The Blazers are 12-17 and 11-18 ATS as visitors and are 24th in field goal defense allowed at 47.6 percent. Minnesota once again hasn’t done much of any thing as 18-39 record shows and things are getting worse having lost six of seven since losing leading scorer and rebounder Al Jefferson. Portland is 5.5-point favorite with a total of 206.

The Trailblazers are 7-3 ATS as favorites.
The Trailblazers are 9-18 ATS after playing a road game this season.
The Timberwolves are 4-14 ATS as a home underdog this season.
The Timberwolves are 1-9 ATS in home games when playing their third game in four days this season.

Oklahoma City at Dallas
Dallas doesn’t care if Seattle/Oklahoma City moved next door; they would still find a way to beat this franchise. The Mavs have won 14 of last 15 (9-4-2 ATS) and will face Thunder team who has returned to losing ways, with six straight losses. OKC only hope is finding the pieces that they can add to Kevin Durant, who has blossomed in his second season, averaging almost 33 points per game in last 14 outings. Dallas is trying to hold off Phoenix for last playoff spot and is nine-point favorite with 212 total.

The Thunder is 29-18 ATS as an underdog this season.
The Thunder is 7-2 ATS playing with two days off.
The Mavericks are 19-31 ATS after a win by 10 points or more over the last two seasons.
The Mavericks are 4-13 ATS in home games after playing a game as favorite.

L.A. Lakers at Denver
The Denver Nuggets had the appearance of team that had crossed the threshold of being a true NBA contender, winning 11 of 13, with the majority of victories coming on the road. A road loss to Chicago has triggered a series of defensive mishaps the Nuggets are still trying to recover from. They are 1-3 and 0-4 ATS in last four contests and have surrendered 114.7 points per game, just like the old Denver teams. In come the Lakers, who lead the NBA in scoring at 109.3 points per game. No wonder L.A. is favored by 2.5-points.

The Lakers are 22-9 ATS in road games after a game where both teams scored 105 points or more.
The Lakers are 19-6 ATS in road games after covering the spread in two or more consecutive games.
The Nuggets are 15-7 ATS playing with one day’s rest.
The Nuggets are 4-16 ATS versus teams outscoring their opponents by six or more points a game over the last two seasons.

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