Araneta Coliseum
Game 1 4:50 PM
Air 21 (5-4) VS Magnolia (5-4)
Game 2 7:20 PM
Purefoods (3-5) VS Talk-n-Text (7-3)
PBA YTD: 9-6
Game 1
Pick: Magnolia + (whatever line)
Game 2
Pick: Purefoods + (whatever line)
The trend I'm following is 3-8 ATS now and they selected both plays as a perfect fit. I'm guessing both teams will be the dogs here. Anyway, Magnolia and Air 21 are both 4-5 ATS entering tonight's contest. Air 21 is coming off a blow out win against Coca-Cola, which despite two loses still remains amongst the top (3rd in the standing). Air21 with Canaleta's almost 30 point game against the Coca-Cola looks to extend the winning streak to two but I'm seeing that it would end tonight. Magnolia came from a 7 point victory over Purefoods who revealed their new import (17 points, 17 boards, 2 block in 42 minutes of action) is looking to start their own campaign to the top now that Danny Seigle is back in the line-up. I see a Magnolia blow out win here. Look for Jameel Watkins to dominate Steven Thomas in the paint.
The second game should be a no contest for the Purefoods Giants. Coming from a 7-point loss against Magnolia look for the Purefoods locals to dominate the Phone Pals in both ends of the floor. The last few games should serve as a wake up call for Ryan Gregorio and the rest of the giants to pick up the slack. Look for a more focused attack tonight with the Locals and not relying heavily on the new import.