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I pick "
(518) HOU Rockets
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The Rockets are still jockeying for playoff position while the perennially pathetic Clippers want the season to end as soon as possible. Houston has won the last four meetings while covering the last three, including last week's 26-point win in L.A. Take the Rockets minus the points on Wednesday.
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Time 2008-04-14 19:05:00 |
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I pick "
(907) TOR Blue Jays
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Dustin McGowan has pitched well in his first two starts allowing four runs in 11 innings. Current Baltimore hitters are only 10-for-37 with one home run vs the righthander. Meanwhile, Matt Albers will be making his first start of the season. Last year Albers was 3-11 with a 5.71 ERA as a starting pitcher. Take the Blue Jays for the AL Game of the Week.
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Time 2008-04-13 21:05:00 |
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I pick "
(710) DEN Nuggets
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Houston already has clinched a playoff spot and the Rockets are in a letdown mode after a big home win over the Suns on Friday night. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are looking to avenge a loss to the Rockets last month and Denver has to keep winning to hold off Golden State for the final playoff spot. Take the Nuggets minus the points on Sunday.
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Time 2008-04-12 21:05:00 |
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I pick "
(511) DEN Nuggets
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Denver lost to the Jazz 132-105 on March 8, however, Utah shot 60 percent in that contest compared to 47 percent for the Nuggets. Look for the visitor to tighten up its defense in thos one. Also, the league is on a 17-4 ATS run on the road with at least a day of rest following a road win when it shot at least 50 percent from the field. That's the situation here. Take the Nuggets plus the points on Saturday.
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Time 2008-04-11 19:05:00 |
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I pick "
(704) TOR Raptors
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It's quick revenge for the Raptors who lost 99-90 at New Jersey last Saturday. Toronto had covered the previous three meetings. Also, the Raptors are jockeying for playoff position while the Nets are preparing for the draft. Take the Raptors minus the points on Friday.
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Time 2008-04-10 20:05:00 |
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I pick "
(501) DEN Nuggets
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Denver is 9-3 SU and 7-5 ATS the last 12 meetings between these teams. Also, teams are staying hot after a big shooting night. The league is on a 16-4 ATS run on the road with at least a day of rest after a road win when they shot at least 50 percent. Grab the points with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.
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Time 2008-04-06 15:35:00 |
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I pick "
(504) PHX Suns
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Dallas is still adjusting to Jason Kidd's return to the team. The Mavericks have lost six of their last nine games. Phoenix is 4-0-1 ATS in the last five meetings and the Suns are 4-1 SU and ATS their last five games overall. Take the Suns on Sunday.
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Time 2008-04-05 18:05:00 |
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I pick "
(814) UCLA
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This promises to be an excellent matchup but there are some clear factors in UCLA's favor. The Bruins have more size and are more physical than most of the teams Memphis has played. Also, UCla holds the experience edge as this is the Bruins' third consecutive Final Four appearance. Grab the points with UCLA on Saturday.
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Time 2008-04-04 20:05:00 |
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I pick "
(565) SAN Spurs
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San Antonio is hitting its stride as it usually does this time of year. The Spurs have won eight in a row, including 7-1 ATS. They're in revenge and 10-4 SU and ATS in the last 14 meetings with the Jazz. Also, San Antonio has the Trail Blazers and they're 18-2 ATS before facing Portland. The wrong team is favored here. Take the Spurs for the NBA Game of the Year on Friday.
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Time 2008-04-03 20:05:00 |
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I pick "
(502) CLE Cavaliers
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Cleveland is looking to avenge a 107-96 loss at Chicago last month when the Cavs shot only 39 percent. The Cavaliers have another revenge game on deck with the Magic and the league is 34-14 ATS at home before a revenge game and 14-3 ATS overall before playing the Magic. Go with the Cavaliers minus the points on Thursday.
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