Took a few days off from the NBA. Been a solid start for me so far. Let's keep it going today and Merry Christmas everyone. BOL everyone.
TOP PLAY
3 UNIT PLAY
Miami/ Cleveland Under 195: The Heat have been a poor offensive squad this year, averaging just 94.2 ppg overall, including 93.6 ppg at home. Making matters worse for the offense is the fact that they will probably without Bosh in this one, as he is listed as doubtful. This offense will take on a Cleveland defense that has been playing much better and has allowed 91 points or less in 3 of their last 5 games. The Cleveland offense has been good this year, but we could see some jitters from Lebron, plus they will be taking on a Miami team that has played good defense this year, allowing just 97.8 ppg overall and 98.4 ppg at home. They have clamped it down even more of late, allowing just 95.2 ppg in their last 5 games. The Heat don't have the firepower to run with the Cavs, especially without Bosh, so I expect a slow down game from them on offense and then to rely on their defense to try an come away with the win. I can see this one played in the 180s.
BEST OF THE REST
Lakers +10.5 over CHICAGO: The Lakers are 6-3 as double digit dogs this year, including 3-0 ATS as dogs of 10-10.5. The Lakers are 5-9 SU on the road, but 7-6-1 ATS, meaning they can keep it close away from home. The Bulls have not been great at home this year where they are 6-5 SU and 4-7 ATS, while outscoring their opponents by just 3.2 ppg on this floor so far. The dog is 6-2 ATS the last 8 meetings and the Bulls are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games. I look for the Lakers to keep this one close.
Thunder/ Spurs Under 196
Golden State/ Clippers Over 219 (Added)
Golden State +2 Over LA CLIPPERS (Added)
NBA 2014
Top Plays Overall 15-9-0 (+15.3 Units)... 4 Unit 0-0-0 (0 Units)
Top Play Totals 14-7-0 (+18.9 Units)...
Best Of The Rest Plays Overall 20-17-1 (+2.6 Units)
Best Of The Rest Totals 17-11-1 (+10.0 Units)