NBA HT SAT

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Boston at WASHINGTON

BOS shot horribly in the first half and WASH played well enough to hold a five pt HT lead. The line is 3 and 97 and although I'm tempted to take the CELTICS in the 2nd half, (+2 in the game) I'll pass on the side. BOS hit only 1 of 11 3 ptrs they tried, and although I think that will improve in the 2nd half, I don't see them hitting many. WASH was a hot play by many on this board, most figuring they get another win tonite, and I'll not buck that trend. However, I will go UNDER the 97 in the 2nd half as I don't think these two will be 15 pts better in the 2nd half.

UNDER 97

 

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Charlotte at MAGIC

Both teams shot well in the first half, ORL actually shot better, hitting 55% from the field. They totalled 120 in FH and going UNDER now will put us 23 pts off the closing line of 194. We get to go UNDER 217.5 which I believe is worth a shot. Neither of these teams should shoot as well late, and with not many fouls being called, I gotta believe this stays under the number...

UNDER 97.5

Memphis at DETROIT

Stackhouse insn't playing for DET, and neither is SWIFT for the GRIZZ. Both teams shot well in FH, they were just playing at a very slow pace, only launching 75 shots between them. I KNOW MEM is not a good shooting team, and reality will set in for the PISTONS also as they hit 55% FH, so I see another UNDER play here. Getting to go under 94 is a gift... I feel this is a very strong play as I doubt they hit 84 in 2nd half.

UNDER 94 ** DOUBLE PLAY **

 

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Miami at CLEV

Although MIAMI has struggled, they are playing with a full lineup pretty much tonite and the DEF is back for them as they held CLE to 38% shooting in the FH. CLE managed to stay close by hitting 10 of 14 at the line, but I think MIAMI is going to put these CAVS away early. The HEAT have faltered late in many games, and I doubt if they take that chance tonite as RILEY will emphasize building a big lead early on in the 2nd half. Laying 2 at the half is 3 for the game, and I feel that's a very safe wager!

MIAMI -2

 

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Spurs at MINNY

This game is very hotly paced, but neither team is hitting 40% so far... they got to 95 shooting badly, so look for much more in the 2nd half. The teams combined for 95 shots in the first half, a very high number, so look for more of the same in 2nd half, but many more going in. I like the OVER in 2nd half.

 

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sorry I was late with the SPURS play...

No wonder I couldn't find a line... Oh well, the others are doing well so far. Hopefully they hold up. WASH was a lock, til OT, may still hold up.

 

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Phoe at DALLAS

I like the SUNS to come back in this one. PENNY has done nothing and he will heat up sooner or later. Look for a lower scoring 2nd half as these teams are running and gunning, just hitting lots of shots. I like the SUNS -1 and Under 99 and that's how I'm playing it.

SUNS -1 & UNDER 99

 

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Atl at MILW

What happened to HOME COURT advantage???? MILW has yet to shoot a foul shot this game, and yet are only behind by 4. I like MILW to pull away in 2nd half as ATL played last nite and should run out of gas. With very few fouls called the FH, BOTH teams will be wore down, but especially ATL. I like MILW to come back in this one, and cover the 2nd half spread. I also like the OVER 96.5 as that gives us going over 184.5 or 10 pts under the posted line. MILW should lite it up in 2nd half when ATL tires and starts to foul. Look for KARL to be on the refs to get some calls early on, which will put ATL in the penalty, meaning free throws with no time elapsing... I like em both again!

MILW -8.5 and OVER 96.5