NBA 2012

NBA: 10-11-0 (-0.40u @ 47.6%)

New Jersey Nets At Atlanta Hawks
ATS - HAWKS -11.5 (x1.5) LOSS

These two teams play each other again so early into the season. The Hawks demolished the Nets in NJ in the 1st match by 36pts!So while this is a revenge spot for the Nets they are also playing the 2nd of a 3 game road trip, on a b2b and playing 4th in 5 days! Not to mention they will again be without Lopez! This team is really struggling, their start to the season has resulted in losses by 14, 36 & 16!

Atlanta on the other hand have started 2-0 with wins over the Nets and Wizards. They have looked sharp and full of energy. I like Teague starting PG, he is quick and pushes the ball. Basically the Nets are in a terrible spot and the Hawks are rested, are at home and playing very well. Can't see NJ keeping up here. Hawks win big again.

TIP: HAWKS by 20
(1.65u @ 1.92 @ Sportsbet)

Philadelphia 76ers At Utah Jazz
ATS - 76ERS -2.5 (x1) LOSS

The 76ers are in the middle of a long 5 game road trip to start the season. So far they are 1-1 after beating Pheonix easily a few nights back. I like this team they have plenty of depth and are solid in all positions across the court. The Jazz have lost their 1st 2 opening games on the road badly! While their opposition was tough they showed very little! This will be their home opener I'm just not sure where this team is going?

Both teams have had a days rest. The form of the 76ers in their last start will install plenty of confidence and will get the job done here with a small line to cover!

TIP: 76ers by 6
(1.15u @ 1.87 @ Pinnacle)

Chicago Bulls At Los Angeles Clippers
ATS - CLIPPERS +1 (x1) LOSS
ATS - CLIPPERS +1.5 (x0.5) LOSS

The Clips have moved from favs to outsiders in this one with the line up 1/2 a point more now than when I took it last night. I still like the Clippers here tonight so have added extra 1/2 unit!

They have started the season 1-1, both on the road. Remember how terrible they were on the road last year so this is an improvement already! Tonight is their home opener! Their first chance to unveil their new stars in front of what will be a sellout!

The Bulls have been here before! For the Lakers opener. This will be their 4th game on the road to start the season and are on b2b games after defeating the Kings last night. The Bulls look a little rusty to me. They are 2-1 but they stole the win from the Lakers, struggled badly against the Warriors which was also a b2b spot and looked far from convincing against a young Sacramento team.

The Clippers get the Bulls in a huge fatigue spot even this early into the season. They will be keen to return home and get a little practice in. I like the match ups for the Clippers here also. The Bulls best player Rose now is matched up against CP3! and if that's not enough they have Billips and Mo Williams! I also think Boozer and Noah will stubble with the length and hops of both Griffin and Jordan.

I like the Clippers to put on a show for the home fans and get a win against a tired Bulls team today!

TIP: Clippers by 5
(1.1u @ 1.92 @ Sportsbet)
(0.55u @ 1.91 @ Sportingbet)

NBA 2012

San Antonio Spurs At Houston Rockets
ATS - SPURS -2 (x1)

Rolling with the Spurs today over the Rockets on the road. San Antonio has taken care of two very capable sides in Memphis and the Clippers. I don't think they are given the respect they deserve. They are still a very solid side! The Lockout definately suits a side that is experienced and healthy. The lack of preseason wouldn't have effected the Spurs like other younger sides or sides with big changes in personal and or coaches. The Rockets are one of these teams with new head coach McCale trying to put his stamp on this team. This will take time.

While the Spurs are playing B2B and 3rd in 4 days. They managed to rest all their starters in the 4th quarter last night, and being so early in the season this shouldn't affect them as normal. Spurs have to much talent and are full of confidence. They get it done tonight!

TIP: SPURS by 6
(1.15u @ 1.87 @ Pinnacle)

New York Knicks At Los Angeles Lakers
ATS - LAKERS -4 (x2)

Well the Knicks came crashing back down to earth last night! Falling badly on the road to a Warriors side still learning new game style under new coach and missing their best player Curry! One thing I took from this game was the Knicks are easily frustrated and may struggle against good defensive teams. The Warriors have improved out of site already in this area, as have the Lakers under new coach Brown!

The Lakers are 1-3 but this includes a heartbreaking loss to the Bulls @ home, then faced the Kings in their home opener on B2B and finally in their B2B2B defeated the Jazz at home. All this was without Bynum and he will serve the final game of his 4 game suspension tonight.

The Lakers have had a rest and will have cofindence now with their 1st win. Playing at home is a big advantage here also. New York now have to regroup from last nights disater and play the 2nd of their b2b games here on the road. Lakers get it done tonight!

TIP: LAKERS by 8
(2.2u @ 1.91 @ Sportingbet)

NBA 2012

NBA: 9-7-0 (+2.13u @ 56.3%)

New York Knicks At Golden State Warriors
ATS - KNICKS -2.5 (x1)

The Knicks got the 1st win out the way with a big performance against the Celtics. While that was impressive the C's were undermanned. Melo was huge and dominated in the 4th Q! The Warrioirs are now playing their third game, going 1-1 so far. Big news for this one is Curry may miss! This is huge! Even with Curry I still lean the Knicks as I like their size inside with Chandler and Stoudamire.

I still have question marks on the Warriors defense and depth. Now if Curry misses this team will struggle on both ends. I like the Knicks to be 2-0 and move to being a dominate force in the East!

TIP: KNICKS by 6
(1.15u @ 1.88 @ Pinnacle)

Los Angeles Clippers At San Antonio Spurs
1st Q - CLIPPERS +1.5 (x1)

The Clippers 1st Q was one of my favorite bets last season! They are a extremely good starting side. While this new group will take a little time to fully gel, I liked what I saw last start against the Warriors on the road. Especially how they finished. The confidence of the young core Griffen and Jordan will be through the roof with CP3 on board.

The Spurs overcame a slow start against Memphis to register a big win! This was somewhat of a revenge spot for the Spurs after last years 1st round loss in the playoffs. Is this a letdown spot??? I wouldn't think so, this Spurs side while aging are still very good! Especially at home. But I like the Clippers to jump out of the blocks here and take it right up to this veteran side.

TIP: CLIPPERS to lead at 1st Q
(1.1u @ 1.91 @ Pinnacle)

ADDING:
Boston Celtics At New Orleans Hornets
ATS - CELTICS -3.5 (x1)

I was leaning the Celtics here already to get their 1st win on the board. But news is Gordon is out for the Hornets! Their offense will really struggle with out their new star. While the Celtics are on B2B and 3rd road game, They have had good efforts, falling short against the Knicks and Heat. This is a much easier opponent and is just what the Celtics need!

TIP: CELTICS by 14
(1.1u @ 1.9 @ Pinnacle

NBA 2012

NBA: 8-7-0(+1.12u @ 53.3%)

Atlanta Hawks At New Jersey Nets
ATS - HAWKS -4 (x1) WINNER

I'm rolling with Atlanta to get their season off to a good start today against the Nets in New Jersey. The Hawks have been around the mark for the last few years now. But probably had a disappointing year last year with their key players numbers down. They have stuck with the same core group minus Crawford and by adding vets McGrady, Stackhouse they are showing confidence within. The message from within the locker room is "No Excuses" so clearly it's time for this group to take that next step!

They face the Nets returning home on B2B after a huge come from behind win over a young Washington side, Lead by their star guard Williams and big man Humphries who had a huge 21 & 16 night! Williams will continue to star all year but I don't expect this kind of output from Kris week in week out. Already without their big man Lopez, New Jersey lack depth and the Hawks will stretch them here with duo Smith & Horford expected to see a lot of the ball on offense, along with Johnson who will be looking for a big year.

Atlanta will be without hindrich, but I like what I saw in the playoffs in Teague. He will push the ball and increase the tempo. Atlanta are simply more talented and have more depth. They catch the Nets in a good spot, B2B, potential let down coming of big come from behind win on the road and minus Lopez! Hawks cover the 2 buckets tonight!

TIP: HAWKS by 9

(1.1u @ 1.9 @ Pinnacle)