SIXERS: Philadelphia has had a great season, and they enter the playoffs without a shred of pressure. That's because the Sixers are facing the daunting task of playing Miami, a team they were swept by in the regular season. The SIxers ended the regular season with a 41-41 SU and 46-35-1 ATS record. In order to do the improbable, the Sixers will have to win a game in Miami. Philadelphia has really struggled on the road this year, as they are just 15-26 SU and 23-17 ATS this season. The Sixers are 25-18 ATS as the listed underdog this year, including 3-1 ATS as a road underdog between 9.5 and 12 points. F Elton Brand is averaging team highs of 15 PPG and 8.4 RPG for Philadelphia this season. PG Jrue Holiday is going to grow up fast playing the Heat in the playoffs, and earn much needed experience. Holiday is averaging 14 PPG and a team high 6.5 APG this year. The Sixers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as the listed underdog. Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. Philadelphia is 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games against a team with a winning SU record. The Sixers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Sixers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 2 days rest. Philadelphia is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss. The Sixers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. Philadelphia is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Projected Score: 86

TRAILBLAZERS: Portland enters the playoffs in fine form, thanks to the play of forwards LaMarcus Aldridge and Gerald Wallace. The Blazers are incredibly athletic, and many expect them to be the team that advances out of all the lower seeds in the playoffs. The Blazers are 48-34 SU and 43-36-3 ATS overall this season. If Portland has a glaring weakness, it's their play away from home. The Blazers are 18-23 SU and 18-19 ATS in road games this season. Portland is 18-19 ATS as the listed underdog this year, including 2-5 ATS as a road underdog between 3.5 and 6 points. 3 of their 4 meetings with Dallas this season ended within 5 points, so the Blazers know they can compete with the higher seeded Mavericks. Portland allowed just 94.8 PPG this season, 7th fewest in the NBA. Aldridge led the Blazers in scoring this year, averaging 21.8 PPG. Aldridge shot 50% from the field this year, while also turning into an elite go to scorer closing out games. Wallace is averaging 15.8 PPG and 7.6 RPG since coming to Portland, while also providing leadership and toughness that has been invaluable to the team. The Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Portland is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. The Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. Portland is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as the listed underdog. The Blazers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Portland is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against the Western Conference. The Blazers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 playoff games as the listed underdog. The Blazers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games. Portland is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Projected Score: 93 (SIDE of the Day)