YTD: 185-172. 4-0 today, man I can't remember the last time I got a sweep in this shortened season. Writeups:
Toronto Raptors +7.0
Perfect spot for the Raptors here catching the Heat off a nice win against the one who knocked them out in the Finals (4-10 ATS on 0 day rest). Raps plays better at home and even better after a day of rest (19-11 ATS). The starting V is coming together and working well at the moment. They have always played teams close at home and boasts somewhat better defensively at home. Earlier this season, Miami caught up with the Raptors and only won by 6 (line's 16). It wasn't because the Heat had lapses or anything but the Raps are just able to keep it close matching them blow by blow most of the time. Heat sails comfortably here with the home team stealing a cover.
New York Knicks +3.5
Lin is questionable and Amare is out till say playoff time. Again, like most of you would have known by now, the Knicks have shifted its principle from an offense to a more defensive approach. So far they've thrived under Woodson and everyone is buying it. Lin and Amare are two defensive liabilities and replacing them with Shumps and Baron (at least he won't be pushed around that easy and still have that veteran mind) has allowed the Knicks to be more flexible in defense and saw the re-emergence of Chandler's defensive presence (the same one that help Dallas win a ring). Anyway, the only real angle I have here is Woodson as the Knicks' coach. If anyone would know how to break the Hawks down, it would be him.
Milwaukee Bucks -5.0
If there's any game the Bucks would want to win, it's the one against below .500 teams. Bucks will enter the contest 3.5 games behind the Knicks and they would absolutely need to win the remaining of the easier games in their schedule for a stab at a playoff spot. This is a motivational spot for the Bucks also a paly against the struggling Cavs team who can't get anything from their front court.
Portland Trailblazers +8.5
Now this one's a crazy ass line. I know the Clips are pretty good at home and has beat streaking teams in PHO and MEM when they go visit but giving the Blazers (also still a bad road team) this much points is IMO is a gift. Blazers have adjusted to all the shit after the trade deadline and look to have gained the lost footing in their last 5 games. Aldridge seem to be a lot more comfortable again and Felton is being utlized better now. I think Portland gives the Clippers a run for their money. I'm not expecting them to win but I see them comfortably covering this one.
BOL.
, BOL MM, I also like that total under.
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