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MILWAUKEE @ NEW ORLEANS | 01/29 | 7:30 PM EST
OVER 230
ANALYSIS: It's the first meeting between these teams since the Jrue Holiday-Eric Bledsoe (and a ton of first-round picks) trade in November. The Bucks are in their customary spot leading the NBA in scoring at 119.8 ppg (tied with Brooklyn), while the Pelicans are in the bottom third of the league in scoring defense at 111.1. In addition, one of their best defenders, guard Lonzo Ball, may sit again with an ankle sprain. He's officially a game-time call. The Over is 10-1 in the Pelicans' last 11.
L.A. CLIPPERS @ ORLANDO | 01/29 | 8:00 PM EST
L.A. CLIPPERS +3.5
ANALYSIS: Like Nets-Thunder (Kevin Durant ruled out in similar situation), this game is still active at books as of this writing with Orlando at -3.5, but it's going to change dramatically with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George both cleared to play from COVID protocols (see news feed story). Run to your site and bet immediately if able because the Clippers will be favored by around 5 when the books adjust.
+970 13-3 IN LAST 16 NBA ATS PICKS
1:21 PM
BROOKLYN @ OKLAHOMA CITY | 01/29 | 8:00 PM EST
OKLAHOMA CITY +9.5
ANALYSIS: This spread is still Nets -9.5 at William Hill and other books as of this posting, but it's going to drop very soon as Kevin Durant has been ruled out of his return to Oklahoma City. The last time the Nets played without Durant, they lost in Cleveland. Brooklyn is just 1-5 ATS in its past six on the road, while OKC is 6-2 ATS in its last eight vs. teams with a winning record.
+970 13-3 IN LAST 16 NBA ATS PICKS
+90 2-1 IN LAST 3 BKN ATS PICKS
1:13 PM
CAL SAN DIEGO @ LBSU | 01/29 | 7:00 PM EST
LBSU -2.5
ANALYSIS: These Big West schools have played only a combined 15 games due to COVID postponements/cancelations. This spread should be significantly bigger, but the Beach came out of a COVID break and were shockingly blown out Saturday at California Baptist. However, the good news there was the return of three players from injury/opt outs: Jordan Roberts, Colin Slater and Drew Cobb. All three were captains last year. UC San Diego is transitioning from Division II to Division I and not eligible for postseason play. The Tritons have played just two road games and were blown out in both. It's the first-ever meeting between the programs separated by only 90 miles, and I don't think it will be close. The Beach are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games following a loss.
ATLANTA @ WASHINGTON | 01/29 | 7:00 PM EST
OVER 234
Washington has been brutal defensively all season, allowing a league-worst 120.4 points per game, and are facing a team in Atlanta that will play with solid pace, particularly in a matchup such as this where it is advantageous to do so. That is a recipe for a high-scoring matchup. Washington is coming off a 124-106 loss to New Orleans where the Wizards never led and were down 17 by the end of the first quarter. The Over is 15-0-1 when the Wizards are at home with at least a day of rest after a loss as a dog in which they never led.
OHIO @ BUFFALO | 01/29 | 7:00 PM EST
BUFFALO -2
The Bulls are ranked first in total rebounds while the Bobcats are ranked No. 264. Ohio is 9-22 SU on the road over the past three seasons and 0-3 SU after winning two in a row this year. Ohio is 0-3 SU off a win against a conference rival. I will swallow the two points with the home team.
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