Boston @ Toronto
ATS - CELTICS -6.5 (x1) LOSS
The Celtics are in terrific form and have forced their way up in the Eastern Conference standings, currently holding onto the 4th seed. However it is extremely tight with Indiana, Atlanta, Orlando and Phili all fighting for spots 3 through 7. So as with all these contenders every game is a must win from here on out.
Toronto are clearly done for the year and have dropped their past 4 straight. Missing Bargnani hasn't helped matters and the Raptors will feel the pinch again here. Boston are actually on revenge in this one also as Toronto beat them convincingly last time the meet at this very venue. With Boston having some big wins against top tier sides recently they will need to come out with that same energy and take care of Toronto. With Playoffs in mind and the revenge angle I see no reason why they don't. Celtics win well tonight.
(1.1u @ 1.92 @ Sportsbet)
Phoenix @ Houston
ATS - ROCKETS -3.5 (x1) LOSS
Houston are just clinging on to the 7th seed in the West at the moment sitting just behind Dallas and Memphis and have Denver, Utah and Phoenix on their tail. They must keep winning to hold this spot and these type of home games are a must.
Having returned from a 4-0 road trip with some big wins against the Lakers and Bulls, Houston dropped their first game back home last start against one of their challengers Utah. This can happen on in the first game back from a road trip and the players have clearly recognised that. I suspect they will be highly motivated not to let yet another contender do the same again on their home floor.
With the return of Lowry the rockets now seem a complete team all bar Martin. Lowry working in tandem with Dragic is looking the goods and this will be needed to work over Steve Nash tonight. Also the combination of Scola, Dalembert and Camby down low is a great defensive area. Now with bench contributors in Carson, Lee, Patterson and Buddinger and this Rockets side is deep!
Houston won't loss 3 in a row on their home floor. They cover the 2 buckets against the Suns playing their 3rd game on the road tonight.
(1.1u @ 1.90 @ Betfair)
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Denver @ LA Lakers
1st Q - LAKERS -1 (x1) WIN
(1.1u @ 1.91 @ Pinnacle)
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