*NBA(1.5u): Grizzlies -8.5(-110) vs Spurs–7 PM CT
This is a good spot for Memphis with this being their first home game back after the All Star Break. Being that they don’t play again until Thursday, we should get a really good effort out of a team that already plays hard in every game. For the Spurs, however, this will be their 3rd game in 4 nights, with all of these games coming on the road. They played a double-overtime game in Washington that saw 310(!) points scored before playing another high-scoring game in Miami the next night. San Antonio hasn’t played a home game since February 4th, and I would imagine they are itching to get back in their home arena. Memphis has handled the Spurs in each of these teams’ two prior matchups, and I don’t see why that changes here tonight. In a tough spot, I think the Spurs flame out down the stretch and allow the Grizzlies to pull away by double digits.
*NBA(1u): Bucks TT OVER 124.5(-115) vs Hornets–7 PM CT
Charlotte is one of the most inconsistent teams in the league. For example, they beat the Raptors by 32 on Friday night and then immediately lost at home to the lowly Pistons last night. This will be the second game of a back-to-back, and it is worth mentioning that last night’s game went to OT. Being that the Hornets rank 21st in defensive efficiency, the Bucks should have their way in this one. While Milwaukee is 0-2 since the All Star Break, they did break the 120 mark in matchups against the 76ers(very impressive) and the Nets. This team still ranks 5th in offensive efficiency overall this season and also runs with quite a but of pace. Charlotte also runs at the fastest pace in the league, meaning Milwaukee should have plenty of possessions at their disposal in this classic “bounce back” spot. Quite frankly, I think Milwaukee looks sharp from start to finish and gets into the 130’s.
