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5 Unit Black Magic Broncos/Titans BEST BET on Denver -1
The Denver Broncos will rely on experience to get them over the top tonight. This veteran ball club has been in the spotlight of a must-win game many times. The young Houston Texans aren?t ready for the pressure that comes with tonight?s game. The Broncos are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win of more than 14 points. The Texans are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. The Texans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC. The Texans are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games off a home win. The Broncos are 8-1 ATS in road games off a home win over the last 3 seasons. Cash in with Denver as the favorite.
NCAA Basketball:
3 Unit Sharp Play on Mississippi State -5
The Mississippi State Bulldogs will roll at home tonight. Miami is a perfect 8-0 on the season and their heads are clearly being held too high heading into this confrontation. Mississippi State will put the Hurricanes in their place at home. Mississippi State is 8-0 ATS versus teams who are called for 3 plus less fouls/game than their opponents over the last 3 seasons. The Bulldogs are 12-3 ATS in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. Mississippi State is 17-5 ATS after 2 straight games where they had 10 or more steals. The Bulldogs have 4 returning starters this season with plenty of talent to get the job done Wednesday. Cash in with Mississippi State as the favorite.
Black Magic Sports
5 Unit Black Magic Broncos/Titans BEST BET on Denver -1
The Denver Broncos will rely on experience to get them over the top tonight. This veteran ball club has been in the spotlight of a must-win game many times. The young Houston Texans aren?t ready for the pressure that comes with tonight?s game. The Broncos are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win of more than 14 points. The Texans are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. The Texans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC. The Texans are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games off a home win. The Broncos are 8-1 ATS in road games off a home win over the last 3 seasons. Cash in with Denver as the favorite.
NCAA Basketball:
3 Unit Sharp Play on Mississippi State -5
The Mississippi State Bulldogs will roll at home tonight. Miami is a perfect 8-0 on the season and their heads are clearly being held too high heading into this confrontation. Mississippi State will put the Hurricanes in their place at home. Mississippi State is 8-0 ATS versus teams who are called for 3 plus less fouls/game than their opponents over the last 3 seasons. The Bulldogs are 12-3 ATS in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. Mississippi State is 17-5 ATS after 2 straight games where they had 10 or more steals. The Bulldogs have 4 returning starters this season with plenty of talent to get the job done Wednesday. Cash in with Mississippi State as the favorite.
Handicapper: Tony Stoffo
Florida Panthers vs. St. Louis Blues (NHL) - 8:35 PM EST Premium Play
Pick: Money Line: -150 St. Louis Blues Play Title: 15 Unit NHL Game of the Month
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One of my top rated situational trends in the NHL goes here favoring the Blues for tonight. Play On - Home Favorites of -200 or less against the money line (St Louis) - after a close loss by 1 goal in their previous game against opponent after losing their previous game in overtime. This powerful trend as gone 39-5 over the past 5 seasons hitting at an incredible 89% Plus is a perfect 3-0 already this season. Plus add in the fact that the Panthers are 13-42 in road games during the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons makes St Louis my highly recommended play for tonight
Florida Panthers vs. St. Louis Blues (NHL) - 8:35 PM EST Premium Play
Pick: Money Line: -150 St. Louis Blues Play Title: 15 Unit NHL Game of the Month
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One of my top rated situational trends in the NHL goes here favoring the Blues for tonight. Play On - Home Favorites of -200 or less against the money line (St Louis) - after a close loss by 1 goal in their previous game against opponent after losing their previous game in overtime. This powerful trend as gone 39-5 over the past 5 seasons hitting at an incredible 89% Plus is a perfect 3-0 already this season. Plus add in the fact that the Panthers are 13-42 in road games during the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons makes St Louis my highly recommended play for tonight
Drew Gordon
1. 300,000♦ Texans
2. 50,000♦ Miami-Florida
1. Texans- After watching the Broncos dominate the Chiefs 41-7 last Sunday in Denver, I can understand why the public seems to love them tonight in Houston, but like most cases where the public is in love with a team... They're dead-wrong and here's why:
For all of those people backing Denver tonight, did you forget to watch the Broncos on the road this season?! Losses at Oakland, Chicago, Detroit, and Indy come to mind! In fact, did you know Denver has covered only one road game this season, at the sorry-ass Chiefs! Guys, if you saw the Broncos last road game, where they got crushed by the Raiders 34-20, how can you possibly side with Denver in this game?!
The teacher versus pupil angle is being way overplayed in this one, but there is some credence to the fact both teams run similar offenses, so you'd expect them to be familiar with eachothers systems. Difference is the Texans defense is excellent at home, allowing just 19 ppg, while the Denver defense falls asleep on the road, allowing a whopping 29 ppg when they travel!
Finally, while a lot is being made of Sage Rosenfels starting for the Texans, let's not forget, the guy is 2-0 in place of Schaub, and is coming off an excellent game versus a rock-solid Bucs defense. He not only completed 75% of his passes, but threw for 3 TDs and no picks, raising his overall QB rating for the season to 91.3 (4 points higher than Schaub)... So don't tell me the guy can't get the job done tonight, because he's proven more than adequate.
Bottom line, while I expect a close game here, the Broncos are garbage on the road, and eventually their lack of focus defensively costs them this game. Cutler is still vulnerable in hostile environments (see Raiders game - 50% completion, 0 TDs 2 picks) and with both teams on the outside looking in, the pressure is too much for Denver's young gun in Houston tonight.
Take the Texans plus the points over the Broncos as your top-rated play of the day.
2. Miami-Florida- Got to love the Hurricanes in this spot for several reasons, but none bigger than the fact they're outstanding basketball right now, sitting at 8-0 SU and 5-0 ATS, make no mistake, the Bulldogs are in for a battle tonight.
Guard-heavy Mississippi State is at a disadavantage against a 'Canes team built around tough perimeter defense, allowing 58 ppg on just 36% shooting (27% from 3-point) this season. Jamont Gordon is clearly the Bulldogs best option, but with Miami keying on him, I'm not convinced this Bulldogs team has another consistent threat.
Down-low the edge clearly goes the Hurricanes, as senior C King and forwards Asbubry and Collins are all rock-solid players. Whereas the Bulldogs rely on F Charles Rogers for most their frontline scoring, but have very little after him. Rogers will have his hands full all game, which eventually will wear him down.
Finally, one edge that cannot be ignored is Miami's depth compared to a very shallow Mississippi State bench. Bulldogs rotate about 7 players, but that includes several players averaging under 5 ppg... In other words, after their top-4 the drop-off in talent in significant. Look for Miami to take advantage when the Bulldogs go to their bench.
Bottom line, while Mississippi State may be at home, this Hurricanes team is not going down without a fight. Miami already went to Providence and got the 64-58 win, and although a tougher match up, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if they pull out the upset tonight in Starkville.
Take Miami-Florida plus the points over Mississippi State in this college hoops match up.
1. 300,000♦ Texans
2. 50,000♦ Miami-Florida
1. Texans- After watching the Broncos dominate the Chiefs 41-7 last Sunday in Denver, I can understand why the public seems to love them tonight in Houston, but like most cases where the public is in love with a team... They're dead-wrong and here's why:
For all of those people backing Denver tonight, did you forget to watch the Broncos on the road this season?! Losses at Oakland, Chicago, Detroit, and Indy come to mind! In fact, did you know Denver has covered only one road game this season, at the sorry-ass Chiefs! Guys, if you saw the Broncos last road game, where they got crushed by the Raiders 34-20, how can you possibly side with Denver in this game?!
The teacher versus pupil angle is being way overplayed in this one, but there is some credence to the fact both teams run similar offenses, so you'd expect them to be familiar with eachothers systems. Difference is the Texans defense is excellent at home, allowing just 19 ppg, while the Denver defense falls asleep on the road, allowing a whopping 29 ppg when they travel!
Finally, while a lot is being made of Sage Rosenfels starting for the Texans, let's not forget, the guy is 2-0 in place of Schaub, and is coming off an excellent game versus a rock-solid Bucs defense. He not only completed 75% of his passes, but threw for 3 TDs and no picks, raising his overall QB rating for the season to 91.3 (4 points higher than Schaub)... So don't tell me the guy can't get the job done tonight, because he's proven more than adequate.
Bottom line, while I expect a close game here, the Broncos are garbage on the road, and eventually their lack of focus defensively costs them this game. Cutler is still vulnerable in hostile environments (see Raiders game - 50% completion, 0 TDs 2 picks) and with both teams on the outside looking in, the pressure is too much for Denver's young gun in Houston tonight.
Take the Texans plus the points over the Broncos as your top-rated play of the day.
2. Miami-Florida- Got to love the Hurricanes in this spot for several reasons, but none bigger than the fact they're outstanding basketball right now, sitting at 8-0 SU and 5-0 ATS, make no mistake, the Bulldogs are in for a battle tonight.
Guard-heavy Mississippi State is at a disadavantage against a 'Canes team built around tough perimeter defense, allowing 58 ppg on just 36% shooting (27% from 3-point) this season. Jamont Gordon is clearly the Bulldogs best option, but with Miami keying on him, I'm not convinced this Bulldogs team has another consistent threat.
Down-low the edge clearly goes the Hurricanes, as senior C King and forwards Asbubry and Collins are all rock-solid players. Whereas the Bulldogs rely on F Charles Rogers for most their frontline scoring, but have very little after him. Rogers will have his hands full all game, which eventually will wear him down.
Finally, one edge that cannot be ignored is Miami's depth compared to a very shallow Mississippi State bench. Bulldogs rotate about 7 players, but that includes several players averaging under 5 ppg... In other words, after their top-4 the drop-off in talent in significant. Look for Miami to take advantage when the Bulldogs go to their bench.
Bottom line, while Mississippi State may be at home, this Hurricanes team is not going down without a fight. Miami already went to Providence and got the 64-58 win, and although a tougher match up, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if they pull out the upset tonight in Starkville.
Take Miami-Florida plus the points over Mississippi State in this college hoops match up.
THE SPORTS REPORTER
NFL
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
*HOUSTON over DENVER by 1
Houston head coach Gary Kubiak was Denvers offensive coordinator for ages. The Texans
run the Broncos offense that features zone-blocking and the insert running back, get necessary
yards belief. The offensive lines for both teams have been injured. For those reasons,
as well as the pair of 6-7 SU records, it will be as if each side is playing itself. Denvers backs
are a healthier group than the Houston bunch that might now be down to Darius Walker as
the doesnt matter who carries it guy. Ron Dayne would love to be the guy launching himself
at the notoriously weak Denver rush defense (Denver let him go), but a nagging ankle
injury shelved him in early in last Sundays Super Best Bet winner vs. the Bucs, a team
nowhere near as desperate as the Broncos will be on this night as they chase an outside
chance at both the AFC West title and Wild Card against Houstons still-valid Wild Card shot.
Both Sage the Rage Rosenfels (2-0 SU and ATS as the Houston starter) and Jay Cutler are
accidents waiting to happen. Houstons #1 QB Matt Schaub is a concussion waiting to happen.
HOUSTON, 20-19.
NCAA
MIAMI-FLORIDA over *MISSISSIPPI STATE by 1
Bulldogs have not been overly impressive, losing to a Clemson team playing at less than their
best in mid-November. Meaningful coaching edge goes to Canes, who continue to fire on all
cylinders.
MIAMI-FLORIDA, 69-68
NBA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
RECOMMENDED
*MIAMI over WASHINGTON by 12
So the Heat just finished a grueling six game road trip that did not go very well. Shaquille
ONeal began to complain publicly about his lack of touches while ignoring his own
inability to stay on the floor and Pat Riley doesnt seem to have a good grip on his team
right now. Washington has played well since Gilbert Arenas went down with injury. After
all, is a record around .500 so surprising for this team, with or without Agent Zero The
Wizards have lost 19 of the last 20 games played against Miami and with ONeals public
gripes about seeing the ball and a national television audience watching, expect the
Heat to put forth their best effort especially after having been on the road for so long.
Dwyane Wade has been slowly rounding into game shape and his skills should be on full
display.
MIAMI 99-87
SAN ANTONIO over *L.A. LAKERS by 6
After having three full days off since their last game and the luxury of hanging around L.A.
since a full week ago, the Lakers and Kobe Bryant should have had plenty of time to cure
what ails them. Conversely, Tim Duncan is expected to be back and ready to go by tonight
after sitting out a few game due to a sprained ankle. The national audience should see both
teams bringing their A game, especially since this years version of both teams features
more scoring ability than past years. San Antonio leads the NBA in offensive efficiency,
despite playing the leagues slowest pace, while the Lakers are right behind them while running
at a much faster speed. The home team will push the pace tonight, and while theyll ultimately
fall to a superior team there will be plenty of points.
SAN ANTONIO 114-108
NFL
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
*HOUSTON over DENVER by 1
Houston head coach Gary Kubiak was Denvers offensive coordinator for ages. The Texans
run the Broncos offense that features zone-blocking and the insert running back, get necessary
yards belief. The offensive lines for both teams have been injured. For those reasons,
as well as the pair of 6-7 SU records, it will be as if each side is playing itself. Denvers backs
are a healthier group than the Houston bunch that might now be down to Darius Walker as
the doesnt matter who carries it guy. Ron Dayne would love to be the guy launching himself
at the notoriously weak Denver rush defense (Denver let him go), but a nagging ankle
injury shelved him in early in last Sundays Super Best Bet winner vs. the Bucs, a team
nowhere near as desperate as the Broncos will be on this night as they chase an outside
chance at both the AFC West title and Wild Card against Houstons still-valid Wild Card shot.
Both Sage the Rage Rosenfels (2-0 SU and ATS as the Houston starter) and Jay Cutler are
accidents waiting to happen. Houstons #1 QB Matt Schaub is a concussion waiting to happen.
HOUSTON, 20-19.
NCAA
MIAMI-FLORIDA over *MISSISSIPPI STATE by 1
Bulldogs have not been overly impressive, losing to a Clemson team playing at less than their
best in mid-November. Meaningful coaching edge goes to Canes, who continue to fire on all
cylinders.
MIAMI-FLORIDA, 69-68
NBA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
RECOMMENDED
*MIAMI over WASHINGTON by 12
So the Heat just finished a grueling six game road trip that did not go very well. Shaquille
ONeal began to complain publicly about his lack of touches while ignoring his own
inability to stay on the floor and Pat Riley doesnt seem to have a good grip on his team
right now. Washington has played well since Gilbert Arenas went down with injury. After
all, is a record around .500 so surprising for this team, with or without Agent Zero The
Wizards have lost 19 of the last 20 games played against Miami and with ONeals public
gripes about seeing the ball and a national television audience watching, expect the
Heat to put forth their best effort especially after having been on the road for so long.
Dwyane Wade has been slowly rounding into game shape and his skills should be on full
display.
MIAMI 99-87
SAN ANTONIO over *L.A. LAKERS by 6
After having three full days off since their last game and the luxury of hanging around L.A.
since a full week ago, the Lakers and Kobe Bryant should have had plenty of time to cure
what ails them. Conversely, Tim Duncan is expected to be back and ready to go by tonight
after sitting out a few game due to a sprained ankle. The national audience should see both
teams bringing their A game, especially since this years version of both teams features
more scoring ability than past years. San Antonio leads the NBA in offensive efficiency,
despite playing the leagues slowest pace, while the Lakers are right behind them while running
at a much faster speed. The home team will push the pace tonight, and while theyll ultimately
fall to a superior team there will be plenty of points.
SAN ANTONIO 114-108
WINNING POINTS
CLOSE CALLS
Denver over *Houston by 1 (Thursday)
Gary Kubiak would love to beat his mentor, Mike Shanahan. Kubiak was a
long-time assistant to Shanahan at Denver before taking over the helm at
Texas.A problem for Kubiak is too many injuries on offense.Ahman Green
is out. Ron Dayne has a tender ankle.That means undrafted rookie Darius
Walker could handle the rushing load for the Texans.Their offensive line is
hurting.The Texans also could be without starting quarterback Matt Schaub
again, although backup Sage Rosenfels is 2-0 filling in for Schaub. The
Broncos are finally coming around, but it?s a case of too little, too late for
them.
DENVER 24-23
NBA
Thursday, December 13
*Miami over Washington by 7
This is Miami?s first game back from a grueling West Coast trip that featured six games
in nine days. However, the Heat have had three days to rest and prepare. By this time
Dwayne Wade should have all the rust off.
MIAMI 104-97
San Antonio over *Los Angeles Lakers by 2
The Lakers took two of three from the Spurs last season, but were soundly beaten a
month ago as an eight-point road underdog to the Spurs, 107-92. Much depends if
Tim Duncan (check status) is 100 percent.
SAN ANTONIO 103-101
NCAA
Mississippi State* over Miami-FL by 2
Hurricanes important Anthony King is back, averaging 11.7 and 9.4, with two legitimate
240-pound buddies to help in the match-up against States big Charles Rhodes
and fake-big Jarvis Varnado, who is 6-9 but can be blown over with a deep exhale. The
return of Miamis inside game makes a more dangerous weapon out of shot-happy
guard Jack McClinton. Neither side has a true point guard States Gordon would
rather shoot first, too -- so things will get wildly erratic if the tempo gets quick.
MISSISSIPPI STATE, 71-69
The Gold Sheet EXTRA
Technical Plays of the Week
DENVER-HOUSTON ?Over? (Thursday)...Broncos ?over? 16-2 last 18 on
board.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
*Denver 27 - HOUSTON 24
Mike Shanahan takes on long-time right-hand
coaching man Gary Kubiak for the first time in the regular season. Well, at least the
two friends can commiserate about the slew of injuries that have greatly hampered
their offenses TY. We?ll side with underdog Denver, which at least has kept QB Jay
Cutler healthy and developing TY and which has more quickness in the backfield
(Longhorn product S. Young 156 YR last week at K.C.). TV?NFL
(04-DEN -7 31-13...SR: Den 1-0)
Technical Plays of the Week
DENVER-HOUSTON ?Over? (Thursday)...Broncos ?over? 16-2 last 18 on
board.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
*Denver 27 - HOUSTON 24
Mike Shanahan takes on long-time right-hand
coaching man Gary Kubiak for the first time in the regular season. Well, at least the
two friends can commiserate about the slew of injuries that have greatly hampered
their offenses TY. We?ll side with underdog Denver, which at least has kept QB Jay
Cutler healthy and developing TY and which has more quickness in the backfield
(Longhorn product S. Young 156 YR last week at K.C.). TV?NFL
(04-DEN -7 31-13...SR: Den 1-0)
ATS LOCK
4 Denver -1 1/2
Hoops
3 Lakers -4 1/2
ATS FINANCIAL
3 Over 47 Denver
Hoops
3 Washington +6
4 Denver -1 1/2
Hoops
3 Lakers -4 1/2
ATS FINANCIAL
3 Over 47 Denver
Hoops
3 Washington +6
Vegas Sports Experts
The VSE Hoops Power Play of the Day is:
Take Miami (-5.5) over Washington (NBA Power Play)
8:00 PM EST
Washington
? 102-134 ATS vs. division opponents since 1996
? 73-107 ATS coming off 2 or more consecutive wins
? 27-47 ATS after allowing 90 points or less in 2 consecutive games
Other VSE Premium Hoops Play:
Take Davidson (-30.5) over The Citadel
ATS=Against the Spread
SU=Straight Up
The VSE Hoops Power Play of the Day is:
Take Miami (-5.5) over Washington (NBA Power Play)
8:00 PM EST
Washington
? 102-134 ATS vs. division opponents since 1996
? 73-107 ATS coming off 2 or more consecutive wins
? 27-47 ATS after allowing 90 points or less in 2 consecutive games
Other VSE Premium Hoops Play:
Take Davidson (-30.5) over The Citadel
ATS=Against the Spread
SU=Straight Up
Vegas Sports Experts
The VSE NFL Power Play for Thursday is:
Take Houston (+1) over Denver (NFL Power Play)
8:00 PM EST
Denver
? 0-3 SU coming off a home win
? 0-5 SU when the total posted is between 42.5 and 49 points
? 1-5 ATS in road games this season
ATS=Against the Spread
SU=Straight Up
The VSE NFL Power Play for Thursday is:
Take Houston (+1) over Denver (NFL Power Play)
8:00 PM EST
Denver
? 0-3 SU coming off a home win
? 0-5 SU when the total posted is between 42.5 and 49 points
? 1-5 ATS in road games this season
ATS=Against the Spread
SU=Straight Up
Black Magic Sports
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5 Unit Black Magic Broncos/Titans BEST BET on Denver -1
The Denver Broncos will rely on experience to get them over the top tonight. This veteran ball club has been in the spotlight of a must-win game many times. The young Houston Texans aren?t ready for the pressure that comes with tonight?s game. The Broncos are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win of more than 14 points. The Texans are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. The Texans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC. The Texans are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games off a home win. The Broncos are 8-1 ATS in road games off a home win over the last 3 seasons. Cash in with Denver as the favorite.
NCAA Basketball:
3 Unit Sharp Play on Mississippi State -5
The Mississippi State Bulldogs will roll at home tonight. Miami is a perfect 8-0 on the season and their heads are clearly being held too high heading into this confrontation. Mississippi State will put the Hurricanes in their place at home. Mississippi State is 8-0 ATS versus teams who are called for 3 plus less fouls/game than their opponents over the last 3 seasons. The Bulldogs are 12-3 ATS in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. Mississippi State is 17-5 ATS after 2 straight games where they had 10 or more steals. The Bulldogs have 4 returning starters this season with plenty of talent to get the job done Wednesday. Cash in with Mississippi State as the favorite.
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5 Unit Black Magic Broncos/Titans BEST BET on Denver -1
The Denver Broncos will rely on experience to get them over the top tonight. This veteran ball club has been in the spotlight of a must-win game many times. The young Houston Texans aren?t ready for the pressure that comes with tonight?s game. The Broncos are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win of more than 14 points. The Texans are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. The Texans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC. The Texans are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games off a home win. The Broncos are 8-1 ATS in road games off a home win over the last 3 seasons. Cash in with Denver as the favorite.
NCAA Basketball:
3 Unit Sharp Play on Mississippi State -5
The Mississippi State Bulldogs will roll at home tonight. Miami is a perfect 8-0 on the season and their heads are clearly being held too high heading into this confrontation. Mississippi State will put the Hurricanes in their place at home. Mississippi State is 8-0 ATS versus teams who are called for 3 plus less fouls/game than their opponents over the last 3 seasons. The Bulldogs are 12-3 ATS in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. Mississippi State is 17-5 ATS after 2 straight games where they had 10 or more steals. The Bulldogs have 4 returning starters this season with plenty of talent to get the job done Wednesday. Cash in with Mississippi State as the favorite.
Marco D'Angelo | NBA Sides Single-Dime Bet
501 WAS 5.5 (-110) BetUS vs 502 MIA
Analysis: Tonight in the NBA Miami returns home from a West Coast Road trip. I like to go against a team returning home from a long road trip as that first game home they are not yet back into a routine. This was a 6 game trip over 10 days. Look for Miami to be sluggish tonight and for Washington who has adjusted nicely to the injury to Arenas to take this one to the wire. I have Washington Winning by 2-5 points. TAKE WASHINGTON and make them a SINGLE DIME PLAY.
501 WAS 5.5 (-110) BetUS vs 502 MIA
Analysis: Tonight in the NBA Miami returns home from a West Coast Road trip. I like to go against a team returning home from a long road trip as that first game home they are not yet back into a routine. This was a 6 game trip over 10 days. Look for Miami to be sluggish tonight and for Washington who has adjusted nicely to the injury to Arenas to take this one to the wire. I have Washington Winning by 2-5 points. TAKE WASHINGTON and make them a SINGLE DIME PLAY.
