NBA
11/3/2014

LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings

Home - LA Clippers
Last away matches - W-L-L-L-L-L

The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the top teams in the NBA this season, and if all goes according to plan for the Clippers, L.A. is planning on challenging the Spurs for the West. The Clippers had the day off on Saturday, after taking care of business against the lowly Lakers, beating Los Angeles 118-111. The Clippers offense was on point Saturday night, as the Clippers had five different players reach double digit points against the Lakers, with Griffin leading the way with 39. DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul also finished the night with double/doubles against the Lakers.

Away - Sacramento Kings
Last away matches - W-L-L-L-W-W

The Sacramento Kings are sitting at 1-1 this season, and while I do feel the Kings could be an improved team this year, the Kings aren’t exactly in a favorable position, sharing the same division as the Suns, the Clippers and the Warriors. Sacramento did earn a solid win in their last outing, defeating the Phoenix Suns 103-94 on Friday night. The Kings were even up with the Suns heading into the fourth quarter, but a solid late push by Sacramento put them over the top. Rudy Gay went off against the Suns on Friday, putting up 40, while both Cousins and Collison finished the night with 17 points.

Asian Handicap
Home - (-9.00)
Away - (+9.00)
Pick - LA Clippers (-9.00)
Odds - 1.87
Stakes - 10/10
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NBA
11/3/2014

Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors

Home - Miami Heat
Last away matches - W-W-W-L-L-L

The Miami Heat are currently sitting at 2-0 this season, as the Heat try and prove to everyone that they are still a solid team, even without that LeBron guy hanging around. The Heat are coming off a solid win against the Sixers, defeating Philly 114-96 on the road on Saturday. The Heat put on an offensive show against the Sixers, with five different players reaching double digit points on the night. Miami was led by Bosh, who finished with 30 on the night against the Sixers, but Deng, Williams and Cole also finished with double digit points, and off the bench, Chalmers finished with 20 as well. The Heat are playing like a team with something to prove right now, but having to play at home after a road trip to Philly the night before isn’t the easiest of home games.

Away - Toronto Raptors
Last away matches - W-W-W-W-L-L

The Toronto Raptors, like the Heat, are playing some solid ball right now. The Raptors are 2-0 on the season, with wins against the Hawks and the Magic. Toronto’s latest win was against those Magic on Saturday, where the Raptors defeated Orlando 108-95. The Raptors went nuts against the Magic, having six different players reach double digit points on the night, with Valanciunas leading the charge with 10 points and 11 boards. The Raptors are attacking the boards this season, and that will be needed on Sunday against Miami if the Raptors want to get the upset. The Miami Heat are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games against the Raptors, and the under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams in Miami.

Asian Handicap
Home - (-3.00)
Away - (+3.00)
Pick - Miami Heat (-3.00)
Odds - 2.03
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NBA
11/3/2014

New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets

Home - New York Knicks
Last away matches - W-L-W-W-L-W

The New York Knicks are sitting at 1-1 this season, following a win over the Cavs on Thursday. The Knicks shocked the NBA world on Thursday, upsetting the Cavs in Cleveland’s season opener, which just happened to be the first game back in Cleveland for LeBron. The Knicks are far from a great team this season, but with Jackson at the helm, the Knicks will have games like this one. The season is early,but the Knicks are currently fourth in the league in assists per game, which means this team is moving the ball around well, an important part of the Phil Jackson offense

Away - Charlotte Hornets
Last away matches - L-L-W-L-L-W

The Charlotte Hornets are 1-1 this season, and coming off a loss on Saturday to the Grizzlies. The Hornets fell to Memphis, 71-69 in a tough defensive battle. Charlotte is playing well defensively, and on the boards this season, currently ranking second in the league in poitns allowed and fourth in the NBA in rebounds per game. Obviously, stats don’t mean much right now as the season is so young, but still this is a good sign for the future. Charlotte does have a tough draw here. After a physical game, going to playing a Knicks team that can put up points off of no rest can be a challenge. The over is 6-0-1 in the last seven meetings between the Knicks and the Hornets, and the Hornets are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games in New York.

Asian Handicap
Home - (-4.50)
Away - (+4.50)
Pick - New York Knicks (-4.50)
Odds - 2.06
Stakes - 8/10
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NBA
11/3/2014

Portland Trail Blazzers vs Golden State Warriors

Home - Portland Trail Blazzers
Last away matches - L-W-L-W-L-L

The Portland Trail Blazers are 1-1 on the season and hope to bounce back from a somewhat embarrassing loss to the Sacramento Kings. The Trail Blazers offense isn’t clicking the way it usually is, as they’re shooting just 42.9 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from downtown. LaMarcus Aldridge leads the way with 24.5 points per game and 3.5 rebounds, while Wesley Matthews is averaging 19 points and 4.5 rebounds. The one player who has been a little shaky out the gate has been star point guard Damian Lillard, who is just 7-23 from the field in the first two games. Of course, the Trail Blazers are a team that relies heavily on the three ball and efficient offense and they haven’t gotten it done it the first two games. Defensively, the Trail Blazers are allowing teams to shoot 41.4 percent from the field.

Away - Golden State Warriors
Last away matches - W-L-L-W-W-W

The Golden State Warriors improve to 2-0 on the season. The Warriors have done a great job of sharing the basketball the first couple of games and getting a better shot for their playmakers. Stephen Curry has been lights out with a combined 55 points and 15 assists, while Klay Thompson is 18-32 from the field so far this season. While Harrison Barnes didn’t get off to the best of starts in the Warriors season opener, he is coming off a 15-point performance Saturday and has picked up 10 rebounds overall. The most impressive thing for the Golden State Warriors is that they’ve held their two opponents to a combined 7-32 from downtown.

Asian Handicap
Home - (-2.50)
Away - (+2.50)
Pick - Golden State Warriors (+2.50)
Odds - 2.03
Stakes - 9/10