Leans for today...
Charlotte +1.5
Charlotte/Utah Under 188.5
Chicago -11
Philadelphia +10.5
Milwaukee ??
Riding Utah to faulter, at the end of a 4 game trip, after beating Miami, Orlando and Atlanta, think this is a pure let down game, especially playing their 4th in 5 days. Williams has been outstanding but has averaged 40+ minutes over the three games in four days so far, normally a struggling road team to win 4 on the trott, on the road in 5 days? They are back home in a days time to play OKC too. Their luck will run out tonight, 3 consecutive games they've comeback from a double digit deficit at the half and last night they were down by 11 in the 4th. Yes, it's a great effort but things have to fall into place for stuff like this to happen, Williams himself called his team fortunte the other day. Charlotte are playing 3 in 4 but are back home after two wins on the road and still looking for their first home win. Under 190 is a great go too with one team really tired and the other plays a slow tempo will solid defense.
Terrible spot for Washington, 3rd game in 4 days against a team that is going to come out and run on offense. Rose v Wall, super matchup but normally the Wizards have an advantage at the point, tonight the don't. Where does covering the line come from? Gilbert who is a chucker and can't shoot? 2 from 14 last night, 1 from 9, doubt that changes on a back to back. Wizards are getting killed on the boards, that doesn't bode well when they are coming up against arguably one of the best rebound teams in the league. Wizards forced, or more like the Cats had 22 TO last night, Wizards had 12 yet lost by 8. They'll get out rebounded and will lose the TO battle with Chicago's ability to control the ball, really don't see this being close. Wiz are terrible away from home, been smashed in all 3 games this year. Al Thornton injured last night, not sure whether he plays, one of their leading scorers, may mean Gilberts start, terrible for the Wiz. Last thing, this is the Bulls' last game at home before they start their 7 game road, they'll turn up and win by DD like they've done against Portland, Detroit and Golden State at home this year.
Too many points for a look ahead situation for the Spurs. They've got OKC tomorrow night away, you should see the starters getting a bit more of rest than normal, saving their old legs for Durant and a Conference rival. This is the Sixers' 3 game in 4 days but they've been covering and playing fairly well. Were in with a shot last night, just let it slip late. Spurs can't defend the 3, they are giving up 42%, whilst the Sixers are pretty good in that area. Spurs are riding Manu and the three ball, Sixers seem to close out quickly and apply pressure allowing just 30% from downtown. Sixers keep this close, i may even have a little dabble at the ML.
Not sure what the line is right now but the Bucks at home, against the Warriors who have their final game of 5 on the road, 5th game in 7 days. Bucks starting to get into rhythm offensively, they'll strangle the Warriors team that looks to be without Lee again.