SERVICE PLAYS FOR FRIDAY 1/25
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WINNING POINTS
NBA:
FRIDAY 25TH
***BEST BET
*Washington over Memphis by 16
Neither team could play defense last year. The difference this season is the Wizards
have improved their defense holding foes to less than 97 points per game and 44.4 percent
shooting from the floor compared to giving up 104.9 points last season and 47.3
percent shooting. Already the Wizards have held four opponents below 80 points,
something they didn?t do once last season. Memphis entered the middle of this month
ranked third-from-last in scoring defense and second-to-the-bottom in defensive field
goal percentage. The Wizards have revenge from a 124-118 road loss to the Grizzlies
in November when Memphis shot a sizzling 52.6 percent from the field. Look for the
Wizards to clamp down this time around and don?t expect Juan Carlos Navarro and
Rudy Gay to combine for 21-of-33 shooting. WASHINGTON 108-92.
*New Orleans over Los Angeles Clippers by 18
Now that the Hornets have proven they can cover big margins, we feel confident laying
large spreads in the right spot. This is such a spot. The Hornets have been playing
well, covering nine of their past 11 through Jan. 20. They?ve already covered doubledigit
spreads recently at home versus the Heat and Timberwolves. The banged-up
Clippers back-court can?t stay with Chris Paul. The Hornets have won four in a row
against the Clippers, including twice this season by margins of 11 and 14 points.
Tyson Chandler held Clippers center Chris Kaman to one-for-10 shooting from the
floor in the team?s last meeting. NEW ORLEANS 106-88.
***BEST BET
Atlanta over *Seattle by 9
We know the Hawks aren?t a great road team, but their overall improvement is for real.
Josh Smith and Josh Childress, off the bench, are playing their finest ball. The Hawks
can beat any foe at home and they?ve reached the point where they can be trusted on
the road to cover against weak competition. The Sonics remain unsettled in the backcourt
and star rookie Kevin Durant could be starting to hit the wall as we get closer to
the All-Star break. The Sonics lack the athletic skills of Atlanta and have no motivation
at home, realizing there?s a strong possibility the franchise will be relocating.
ATLANTA 106-97.
NBA:
FRIDAY 25TH
***BEST BET
*Washington over Memphis by 16
Neither team could play defense last year. The difference this season is the Wizards
have improved their defense holding foes to less than 97 points per game and 44.4 percent
shooting from the floor compared to giving up 104.9 points last season and 47.3
percent shooting. Already the Wizards have held four opponents below 80 points,
something they didn?t do once last season. Memphis entered the middle of this month
ranked third-from-last in scoring defense and second-to-the-bottom in defensive field
goal percentage. The Wizards have revenge from a 124-118 road loss to the Grizzlies
in November when Memphis shot a sizzling 52.6 percent from the field. Look for the
Wizards to clamp down this time around and don?t expect Juan Carlos Navarro and
Rudy Gay to combine for 21-of-33 shooting. WASHINGTON 108-92.
*New Orleans over Los Angeles Clippers by 18
Now that the Hornets have proven they can cover big margins, we feel confident laying
large spreads in the right spot. This is such a spot. The Hornets have been playing
well, covering nine of their past 11 through Jan. 20. They?ve already covered doubledigit
spreads recently at home versus the Heat and Timberwolves. The banged-up
Clippers back-court can?t stay with Chris Paul. The Hornets have won four in a row
against the Clippers, including twice this season by margins of 11 and 14 points.
Tyson Chandler held Clippers center Chris Kaman to one-for-10 shooting from the
floor in the team?s last meeting. NEW ORLEANS 106-88.
***BEST BET
Atlanta over *Seattle by 9
We know the Hawks aren?t a great road team, but their overall improvement is for real.
Josh Smith and Josh Childress, off the bench, are playing their finest ball. The Hawks
can beat any foe at home and they?ve reached the point where they can be trusted on
the road to cover against weak competition. The Sonics remain unsettled in the backcourt
and star rookie Kevin Durant could be starting to hit the wall as we get closer to
the All-Star break. The Sonics lack the athletic skills of Atlanta and have no motivation
at home, realizing there?s a strong possibility the franchise will be relocating.
ATLANTA 106-97.
THE SPORTS REPORTER
NBA
FRIDAY
BEST BET
*DENVER over NEW JERSEY by 22
You thought keeping up with Golden State was tough, how about trying to keep up with
the Nuggets in Denver one night after playing in Oakland? For kicks, let?s make this your
fifth road game in seven days. All of that spells out into one huge disaster of a night for
the New Jersey Nets. It could get disastrously ugly in the fourth quarter as the collective
New Jersey starting unit runs out of steam ? be prepared for a lot of the second unit
tonight, as Coach Frank tries to salvage the final game of the road trip from hell against
Minnesota on Sunday. DENVER 117-95
NBA
FRIDAY
BEST BET
*DENVER over NEW JERSEY by 22
You thought keeping up with Golden State was tough, how about trying to keep up with
the Nuggets in Denver one night after playing in Oakland? For kicks, let?s make this your
fifth road game in seven days. All of that spells out into one huge disaster of a night for
the New Jersey Nets. It could get disastrously ugly in the fourth quarter as the collective
New Jersey starting unit runs out of steam ? be prepared for a lot of the second unit
tonight, as Coach Frank tries to salvage the final game of the road trip from hell against
Minnesota on Sunday. DENVER 117-95
THE SPORTS MEMO
FAIRWAY JAY (1/25)
Orlando at Detroit
Recommendation: Under
This week we?ll take a ?shot? with another quick turnaround game
between a pair of division leaders in the Eastern Conference.
Detroit played at Orlando Monday night, and the Piston?s enter
the week just 5-5 in January and losers of three of their past
four games, all against teams with losing records. Detroit has
lacked their usual energy, chemistry and determination. The
players have pointed to re-focus on the defensive end, which has
been their signature strength. Orlando has the second best road
record at 16-9 and is the league?s most profitable team at 27-
15 ATS. The Magic have a deep offensive arsenal led by Dwight
Howard, but the loss of point guard Jameer Nelson (sprained
foot) prior to the Portland game last Saturday could impact offensive
flow and production. Orlando had regressed defensively
the past month, but played with great energy in the Portland
victory, although the Trailblazers admitted they were tired in
back-to-back games. Coach Stan Van Gundy says his team is
progressing defensively with Howard and Rashard Lewis controlling
the paint. The posted total in Monday?s Magic ? Pistons
contest was 191, the lowest Orlando total in two months. Detroit
is still one of the league?s top three teams in defensive field
goal percentage, and a premier perimeter defense to slow the
Magic?s outside shooters. Detroit?s No. 2 scoring defense is even
stronger at home, and look for more energy in the rematch at
home following a three game road trip. Play ?under? the total.
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SONNY PALERMO (1/25)
New Jersey at Denver
Recommendation: Denver
The schedule maker was not kind to the Nets in this spot. Dealing
with the Denver altitude is a task in itself - try to do it with no
rest after having played the night before and it?s double tough.
Add to that the fact Denver is rested, having had the night before
off, and you can see why the Nets could be in trouble here.
And it gets worse - New Jersey comes into this Friday contest
after playing the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. After
playing ?Warrior ball? and running up and down the court all
night you have to wonder what NJ will have left in the tank for
the Nuggets. Not an easy schedule quirk for any team, and especially
tough on Eastern Conference squads. A quick perusal of
the schedule shows the Knicks and the Cavs have already been
in the no-rest-versus-a-rested-Denver-squad spot this season.
The Cavs came in after playing the Clippers (a 103-95 win) and
got spanked by 22 points, 122-100, as 8 point dogs (outscored by
15 in the first half) and the Knicks, coming in after a loss to the
Kings the night before, were getting a generous 14 points, and
STILL got beat by more than TWICE that number, 83-115. Once
again, it took time to adjust for the visitors, as they were behind
by 18 points at the half. Sum it up: on the road+no rest+vs.
rested+rare air+after GS = trouble for Jersey. I?m making two
plays here - Denver in the first half as they jump on NJ early
while the Nets try and assimilate, and Denver in the full game
FAIRWAY JAY (1/25)
Orlando at Detroit
Recommendation: Under
This week we?ll take a ?shot? with another quick turnaround game
between a pair of division leaders in the Eastern Conference.
Detroit played at Orlando Monday night, and the Piston?s enter
the week just 5-5 in January and losers of three of their past
four games, all against teams with losing records. Detroit has
lacked their usual energy, chemistry and determination. The
players have pointed to re-focus on the defensive end, which has
been their signature strength. Orlando has the second best road
record at 16-9 and is the league?s most profitable team at 27-
15 ATS. The Magic have a deep offensive arsenal led by Dwight
Howard, but the loss of point guard Jameer Nelson (sprained
foot) prior to the Portland game last Saturday could impact offensive
flow and production. Orlando had regressed defensively
the past month, but played with great energy in the Portland
victory, although the Trailblazers admitted they were tired in
back-to-back games. Coach Stan Van Gundy says his team is
progressing defensively with Howard and Rashard Lewis controlling
the paint. The posted total in Monday?s Magic ? Pistons
contest was 191, the lowest Orlando total in two months. Detroit
is still one of the league?s top three teams in defensive field
goal percentage, and a premier perimeter defense to slow the
Magic?s outside shooters. Detroit?s No. 2 scoring defense is even
stronger at home, and look for more energy in the rematch at
home following a three game road trip. Play ?under? the total.
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SONNY PALERMO (1/25)
New Jersey at Denver
Recommendation: Denver
The schedule maker was not kind to the Nets in this spot. Dealing
with the Denver altitude is a task in itself - try to do it with no
rest after having played the night before and it?s double tough.
Add to that the fact Denver is rested, having had the night before
off, and you can see why the Nets could be in trouble here.
And it gets worse - New Jersey comes into this Friday contest
after playing the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. After
playing ?Warrior ball? and running up and down the court all
night you have to wonder what NJ will have left in the tank for
the Nuggets. Not an easy schedule quirk for any team, and especially
tough on Eastern Conference squads. A quick perusal of
the schedule shows the Knicks and the Cavs have already been
in the no-rest-versus-a-rested-Denver-squad spot this season.
The Cavs came in after playing the Clippers (a 103-95 win) and
got spanked by 22 points, 122-100, as 8 point dogs (outscored by
15 in the first half) and the Knicks, coming in after a loss to the
Kings the night before, were getting a generous 14 points, and
STILL got beat by more than TWICE that number, 83-115. Once
again, it took time to adjust for the visitors, as they were behind
by 18 points at the half. Sum it up: on the road+no rest+vs.
rested+rare air+after GS = trouble for Jersey. I?m making two
plays here - Denver in the first half as they jump on NJ early
while the Nets try and assimilate, and Denver in the full game
THE GOLD SHEET
NBA KEY RELEASE
*****KEY RELEASE *****
ATLANTA by 12 over Seattle (Friday, January 25)
NBA KEY RELEASE
*****KEY RELEASE *****
ATLANTA by 12 over Seattle (Friday, January 25)
Deano's Free B
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Josh Dean
Record: 34-18 OA 1-1 Yesterday with 10* DIME hit/ 10-6 NBA<
10* Sac/Utah 213.5/Under
5* Lakers +7
5* Hornets -10.5
Free B: Suns -2
Deano's Free B
Josh Dean
Record: 34-18 OA 1-1 Yesterday with 10* DIME hit/ 10-6 NBA<
10* Sac/Utah 213.5/Under
5* Lakers +7
5* Hornets -10.5
Free B: Suns -2
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im all eyez
he did good yesterday. i swear im gonna follow him one day but i did good myself. :0corn Arthur Ralph
Arthur Ralph
No Superpick today (should I say thank god?) - He has been downright dreadful with yet another loss last night.
He has a regular play today on Orlando Magic
Just an aside note here, and honestly, I should have posted this at the time, but one of his regular plays last night was Dayton. Did he not actually research the game to find out that they were missing 2 key players and that Xavier already blows people away at home?
Did he not see the injury status on Az St before he gave that as his SP as well? I honestly don't know if he did or didn't, but some of these picks have been downright silly. Most of these losses haven't even been close.
Arthur Ralph
No Superpick today (should I say thank god?) - He has been downright dreadful with yet another loss last night.
He has a regular play today on Orlando Magic
Just an aside note here, and honestly, I should have posted this at the time, but one of his regular plays last night was Dayton. Did he not actually research the game to find out that they were missing 2 key players and that Xavier already blows people away at home?
Did he not see the injury status on Az St before he gave that as his SP as well? I honestly don't know if he did or didn't, but some of these picks have been downright silly. Most of these losses haven't even been close.
FREE PLAY- CAVS
I hear you Eddie. I will say though, the sillier the play, the more I like it. I went broke for 20 years on obvious winners. But I do agree I shake my head a bit these days. Thanks for the plays once again.
Doc's has gained a season-high +78 units for NBA picks and has shown a profit in 13 of the last 17 nights. In a rare situation, Doc's has spotted two Game of the Week situations - Game of the Week (6 Units) and Totals Game of the Week (5 Units) posted now for Friday.
Doc's Sports Picks For NBA Basketball
6-Unit Play ? NBA Game of the Week ? #705 Take Milwaukee +9 ? Over Toronto (7 p.m. EST, Friday)
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5-Unit Play - Totals Game of the Week - #701 Take Phoenix/Cleveland UNDER 211 (7 p.m. EST, Friday)
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Best of Luck ? Doc?s Sports
Doc's Sports Picks For NBA Basketball
6-Unit Play ? NBA Game of the Week ? #705 Take Milwaukee +9 ? Over Toronto (7 p.m. EST, Friday)
Writeup Coming Soon
5-Unit Play - Totals Game of the Week - #701 Take Phoenix/Cleveland UNDER 211 (7 p.m. EST, Friday)
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Best of Luck ? Doc?s Sports
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Wolkosky Milan
429-328-15 last one hundred fourty nine days
99-59-2 last thirty one days!
47-27 last seventeen days!
2-0 Yesterday!
Today:
10* NEW JERSEY +8
10* MINNESOTA +14
10* HOUSTON +2?
10* MIN/BOS OVER 191
10* SAC/UTA UNDER 213?
10* ATL/SEA UNDER 198
429-328-15 last one hundred fourty nine days
99-59-2 last thirty one days!
47-27 last seventeen days!
2-0 Yesterday!
Today:
10* NEW JERSEY +8
10* MINNESOTA +14
10* HOUSTON +2?
10* MIN/BOS OVER 191
10* SAC/UTA UNDER 213?
10* ATL/SEA UNDER 198
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Stan Sharp
NBA Sides
double-dime bet712 DET -7.5 (-110) BetUS vs 711 ORL
Analysis: Today all 3 of Stan's Top NBA bettors have made Bets on the Detroit. Stan has looked at the Game and Stan is betting this Game as well in fact this is the only game Stan is betting today. TAKE DETROIT as STAN'S NBA BLOWOUT BIG BET OF THE WEEK and make them a DOUBLE DIME PLAY
NBA Sides
double-dime bet712 DET -7.5 (-110) BetUS vs 711 ORL
Analysis: Today all 3 of Stan's Top NBA bettors have made Bets on the Detroit. Stan has looked at the Game and Stan is betting this Game as well in fact this is the only game Stan is betting today. TAKE DETROIT as STAN'S NBA BLOWOUT BIG BET OF THE WEEK and make them a DOUBLE DIME PLAY
ATS LOCK
5 Orlando +7 1/2
4 Portland -2
4 Denver -7 1/2
FINANCIAL
4 Boston -13
3 Sacramento +8
They lost every game yesterday and won every game the day before. Go figure!!!!
5 Orlando +7 1/2
4 Portland -2
4 Denver -7 1/2
FINANCIAL
4 Boston -13
3 Sacramento +8
They lost every game yesterday and won every game the day before. Go figure!!!!
