It’s the final slate of games before a week-long All-Star break. Do we need it? Probably. But this HEATER (4-1 last night, 29-14 the last 17 days) just keeps going; I don’t want this shit to stop!
I’ll be CBB and UFC focused heading into the weekend, with maybe a look at some fun NBA All-Star bets, too. Until then, let’s surge into the NBA holiday with more fookin’ wins!
NBA Picks:
- Nets TT over 110.5 *
- These are two tired teams heading into the break and the Nets just have way more offensive firepower in this one. Even without their big 3, Mills, Curry, Aldridge, Claxton and company should be able to score at will against a Washington defense that’s regressed, ranked 23rd in DEF EFF since Jan 1 and without a ton of players heading into this contest.
- Mavericks -3 **
- Dallas has really impressed me lately. It doesn’t seem to matter who they’ve lost or what spot they’re in, they just keep winning. Players like Brunson and Green and Finney-Smith have stepped up nicely, and Spencer Dinwiddie grants them a nice spark off the bench. New Orleans is in a tough spot here, even at home, since it’s their 3rd game in 4 nights. Luka rolls, Dallas rolls.
- 76ers +7 *
- Nothing should be more motivating than getting embarrassed and blown out at home by an arch rival, and that’s exactly what happened to Philadelphia Tuesday night. Are the Bucks the better team? Yes. Do they have clearly better talent, especially since Philly is still without Harden? Yes. But pride and mental fortitude is a thing in sports and the 76ers should be more locked in tonight against another big Eastern Conference giant. I handicapped this game at Bucks -6, so I don’t see a ton of value here, but I gotta play on the Sixers after that horrendous performance 2 nights ago.
CBB Picks:
- Oregon State TT under 62.5 *
- Arizona has one of the best, if not THE best defenses in the nation. Oregon State’s offense is abysmal. I’ll take my chances here.
- Towson -3 **
- The Towson offense should be way too much for UNC Wilmington, especially with UNCW’s lack of resistance beyond the arc.
If you ever have any questions, message me here, on Twitter, or on Instagram. I will make myself available from 9am to 5pm every day, but please don’t expect an answer outside of those hours. I gotta shut it down sometimes. All picks are 1-5 stars based on unit size and confidence. 3 star picks are rare, 4-5 star picks are VERY rare. -Chris
