- Mar 2, 2006
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ATS: 128-90-7 (+45.5)
OU: 69-59-2 (+2.8)
ML dogs: 5-9 (+2.6)
Dallas Mavericks
At this point in the season, the investment and priorities of teams are more clearly laid out. Nothing could be more evident in this game tonight. The Magic are 0-8 SU and 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games, losing by an average margin of 16.2 points, while giving up 104.5. Only one time this season have the Magic come off a home loss as a favorite to play as a road dog, and in that game they lost by 20. Since Nowitzki?s return, they are 6-0 SU (+17.3) and ATS as a home favorite, averaging 111.8 points per game.
This season as a home favorite, the Mavericks are averaging 107.4 points per game.
With their loss to the Bobcats last night, the Magic may have clinched the title for the worst NBA team right now. "Bad basketball. Bad defense. Just bad,'' guard J.J. Redick said. "Everybody was out there making mistakes. The NBA is about team defense. For the last 28 games we've been pretty awful on the defensive side of the ball.''
I don?t see their defensive prowess returning tonight in a back to back game against an offensive juggernaut that is hungry for a win.
Houston Rockets
This is an interesting match up tonight. This is the chance for Houston to really turn the tide and show that they belong in the same category (or at least conversation) with the Thunder. They need to keep winning as well, as there are teams desperate to climb into the eight spot in the west. The Thunder, on the other hand, have been *struggling* (compared to their usual play) recently. They have gone just 8-6 SU before the all-star break, allowing 100.9 points during this stretch and 103.2 on the road. I?m not sure that an all-star break was what this team really needed right now. Durant said - ?Hopefully we get some rest and come back rejuvenated,? but I don?t see them being prepared for this game tonight.
The Thunder have owned the Rockets twice this season, but Harden was not able to get going in either game. He was the last Rocket's player to leave the practice facility yesterday, and I think he wants to (and will) perform very well tonight. Perkins is out for the Thunder, and this should help the Rockets a bit inside, as they love to drive the lanes. If Harden can get going tonight, and the Rockets can control the glass, I think they have a great chance to win this tonight.
Rockets +3
Mavericks TT OVER 108.5
Bucks -4
Good luck...
OU: 69-59-2 (+2.8)
ML dogs: 5-9 (+2.6)
Dallas Mavericks
At this point in the season, the investment and priorities of teams are more clearly laid out. Nothing could be more evident in this game tonight. The Magic are 0-8 SU and 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games, losing by an average margin of 16.2 points, while giving up 104.5. Only one time this season have the Magic come off a home loss as a favorite to play as a road dog, and in that game they lost by 20. Since Nowitzki?s return, they are 6-0 SU (+17.3) and ATS as a home favorite, averaging 111.8 points per game.
This season as a home favorite, the Mavericks are averaging 107.4 points per game.
With their loss to the Bobcats last night, the Magic may have clinched the title for the worst NBA team right now. "Bad basketball. Bad defense. Just bad,'' guard J.J. Redick said. "Everybody was out there making mistakes. The NBA is about team defense. For the last 28 games we've been pretty awful on the defensive side of the ball.''
I don?t see their defensive prowess returning tonight in a back to back game against an offensive juggernaut that is hungry for a win.
Houston Rockets
This is an interesting match up tonight. This is the chance for Houston to really turn the tide and show that they belong in the same category (or at least conversation) with the Thunder. They need to keep winning as well, as there are teams desperate to climb into the eight spot in the west. The Thunder, on the other hand, have been *struggling* (compared to their usual play) recently. They have gone just 8-6 SU before the all-star break, allowing 100.9 points during this stretch and 103.2 on the road. I?m not sure that an all-star break was what this team really needed right now. Durant said - ?Hopefully we get some rest and come back rejuvenated,? but I don?t see them being prepared for this game tonight.
The Thunder have owned the Rockets twice this season, but Harden was not able to get going in either game. He was the last Rocket's player to leave the practice facility yesterday, and I think he wants to (and will) perform very well tonight. Perkins is out for the Thunder, and this should help the Rockets a bit inside, as they love to drive the lanes. If Harden can get going tonight, and the Rockets can control the glass, I think they have a great chance to win this tonight.
Rockets +3
Mavericks TT OVER 108.5
Bucks -4
Good luck...
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