Cavs -3.5
The Cs have won games without the big three on the floor at all times, but that was against the likes of the heat. Tonight the Cavs have to win this game to show they are in the same league with Boston and Detroit.
When CLEVELAND team Played as Home team as a Favorite - with 2 days off - Allowed 81 - 85 AGAINST in their last game they are 7-3-1 ATS
When BOSTON team played as a Road team - Before a non conference game - During the month of February - Coming off 1 under they are 4-8-1 ATS
BEST BET: Philly +1.5
The Sixers are quietly playing decent basketball and its because they are gelling as a team. Dont worry about the back to back games the Sixers are playing in because they are 24-10 ATS in that spot. With this line being as small as it is we can look at the straight up numbers and they are ugly for the Wizards. When WASHINGTON team played as a Road team - Vs Conference Opponent - Coming off a 12-15 point loss they are 4-17 SU. When WASHINGTON team played as a Road team - Total is between 190 to 195 - After a non conference game - Scored 95 or less points FOR in their last game they are 8-18 SU.
Pacers +5.5
Yes pull the trigger on the Pacers at home they are truly getting together at home and if you have not watched Danny Granger play yet, he is the real deal and can play this game. The well rested Pacers (Indiana is 18-7 ATS playing with 2 days rest) will be ready to match up with the Spurs and the kind of game that they want to play. The Spurs are just 42% from the floor in the last five games and the Pacers offense is clicking and they have a winning record against the Spurs in the last several years ATS.
Take a look at this great trend in the NBA: When ANY NBA Team played as a Home team - Last 5 years - Coming off a 6 game losing streak they are 61-36-2 ATS (62%)
Laying off the last two games but like Milwaukee and the Lakers / Nets under if I had to take them, but this will be enough for me.
JT

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