Thursday, December 31, 2015

Point Spread Predictions December 31st, 2015

Yesterday's Timberwolves cover broke my weeklong losing streak, bring my record to 27-28-2 with losses of $380. The Warriors line is not out yet and Stephen Curry's status is unknown. To close the year I'll pick two games using computer assistance and the lines are from the Betonline.ag lines as listed on the Yahoo Sports page for entertainment purposes only with $110 wagered on each game taking $100 on my wins.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Detroit Pistons
Even though the Timberwolves are young they haven't won the second half of a back to back this year whule the Pistons return home with a three game losing streak. The Pistons won the earlier matchup in Movember between these two teams by 10. I'm looking for a repeat and will take the Pistons and give the 7 points.


Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans
The Clippers have won 4 in a row on their five game road trip despite losing All-Star Blake Griffin to a quad injury. Tonight the Clippers close out the trip in New Orleans after playing in Charlotte last night. I like the Pelicans to push the pace and exhaust the Clippers and will give the points to the Clippers.


Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Point Spread Predictions December 30th, 2015

Yesterday was a disastrous 0-2 day for my picks which increased my losses to -$480 and put my record at 26-28-2. The new year can't come fast enough. I'll be picking just one game tonight using computer assistance and the lines are from the Betonline.ag lines as listed on the Yahoo Sports page for entertainment purposes only with $110 wagered on each game taking $100 on my wins.

Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves have played well despite losing 4 in a row while the Jazz are racking up injuries and barely beat the 2-30 76ers at home. I like the Timberwolves at home giving the point.


Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Point Spread Predictions December 29h, 2015

My picks went 1-2 yesterday as the Hornets and Cavs failed to cover while the Warriors had no problems blowing out the Kings. The 1-2 result lowered my record to 26-26-2 with a net loss of -$260. I'll be picking two games from tonight's thin slate using computer assistance and the lines are from the Betonline.ag lines as listed on the Yahoo Sports page for entertainment purposes only with $110 wagered on each game taking $100 on my wins.

Atlanta Hawks at Houston Rockets
The Hawks lost a physical battle to the Pacers last night and now head to Houston to face the rested Rockets. I like the struggling Rockets to give more than their usual lackluster effort and will give the 2 and a half points.


Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
Both teams are rested and on losing streaks. I can't see the Knicks stopping the Reggie Jackson-Andre Drummond pick and roll so I'll pick the Pistons to take the game and give the point and a half.


Monday, December 28, 2015

Point Spread Predictions December 28h, 2015

Yesterday I correctly picked the Celtics to cover over the Knicks but lost on the Thunder covering against the Nuggets. The split lowered my losses to -$140 with a record of 25-24-2. As usual my picks are made using computer assistance and the lines are from the Betonline.ag lines as listed on the Yahoo Sports page for entertainment purposes only with $110 wagered on each game taking $100 on my wins.

Los Angeles Lakers at Charlotte Hornets
The Lakers were in Memphis last night and are in Charlotte tonight after a 16 point loss to the Grizzlies. The Hornets broke their 3 game losing streak on Saturday at home against the same Grizzlies. I will pick the Hornets to continue their winning ways and lay the 12 and a half against the back to back Lakers.


Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
The Warriors have had two days off after their grinding victory over the Cavaliers on Christmas while the Kings had a dispiriting home loss to the Trailblazers last night. This smells like a blowout to me so I'll take the Warriors and lay the 12.5 points.


Cleveland Cavaliers at Phoenix Suns
The Suns seem to be in complete meltdown mode. Star player Markieff Morris is suspended for throwing a towel at coach Jeff Hornacek, they lost to the hapless Philadelphia 76ers at home on Saturday, star guard Eric Bledsoe injured his knee and will have surgery tomorrow, and two of Hornacek's top assistants have been fired. Meanwhile the Cavaliers are on a 2 game losing streak and looking to get their first win on this western road trip. I'll take the suddenly hungry Cavaliers and give the 8 and a half to the home Suns.


Sunday, December 27, 2015

Point Spread Predictions December 27th, 2015

In yesterday's action I hit on the Hawks covering against the Knicks and missed when the Heat won in Orlando and the Cavaliers inexplicably failed to show up against the Lillard-less Blazers. My record now stands at 24-23-2 with losses of -$130. As usual my picks are made using computer assistance and the lines are from the Betonline.ag lines as listed on the Yahoo Sports page for entertainment purposes only with $110 wagered on each game taking $100 on my wins.

New York Knicks at Boston Celtics
Both teams are on the end of back to back games. The Celtics had a nice win at Detroit while the Knicks were blown out by the surging Hawks in Atlanta. In this game I'll take the Celtics and lay the 7.5 points to continue the Knicks downward spiral.


Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder
After losing to the Bulls on Christmas Day, the Thunder had yesterday off and will give 16 points to the Denver Nuggets at home tonight. The Nuggets lost to the Spurs in San Antonio by 15 last night. I expect more of the same so I'll give the 16 points and take the Thunder who won their last home game against the Nuggets by 24 points back in Novenmber.


Saturday, December 26, 2015

Point Spread Predictions December 26th, 2015

This is a new blog to continue the NBA point spread predictions I have been making on my Broken Pawn blog. To date my record is 23-21-2 with winnings of -$10. My picks are made using computer assistance and the lines are from the Betonline.ag lines as listed on the Yahoo Sports page for entertainment purposes only with $110 wagered on each game taking $100 on my wins.

Miami Heat at Orlando Magic
I love to pick against road teams on the second half of back to bcak games. Miami had to go to overtime yesterday to defeat the Pelicans yesterday and take the sort trip to Orlando to take on the Magic. I like that the Magic have won 5 of 6 and had two days off so I'll go with the Magic and give the 3 and a half points.


Cleveland Cavaliers at Portland Trailblazers
The Cavaliers played a tight game against the Warriors yesterday but lost and now head to Portland to play the Trailblazers, who are returning home after a 0-5 road trip and have two days off. I will make an exception in this game and expect the Cavaliers to take out their frustrations in yesterday's loss on the hapless Blazers and will happily give the six points.


New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks are favored by seven in this matchup. I'm assuming Knicks' star Carmelo Anthony will be playing or else the spread would be double digits. The Hawks are on a 5 game winning streak with four of the wins by 7 or more points while the Knicks are on a 2 game losing streak. I'll take the Hawks and give the seven against the Knicks.