Memphis Grizzlies @ Atlanta Hawks: Atlanta Hawks -9.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Memphis has made great games, winning one, and stamping his foot to teams like Boston, where they lost by fewer and fewer details. Despite being an enjoyable team to watch play, thanks to time have the lane and good shots are not a team that knows how to make their's athletic skills to defend. The good performances and good games, has been constant, that is to be against teams that are not applied towards the defense. But today will play home to Atlanta, a team that defends very well especially at home. If you have defended very well, the team joined the cardapia have an excellent attack, where he played leading to Composing Easy baskets. Your attack goes in high, with an average of more than 120 points scored at home in the last games. Faced with a team that very well attack and defend very well, it's hard to see Memphis maintain the exhibits, thanks to its defensive sloppiness.


Cleveland Cavaliers @ Philadelphia Sixers: Over 194 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes

The coach of Sixiers finally changed the layout of the game, making his players play well faster when pos Brand on the bench in favor of another guard. The result was immediate, an easy victory against the GSW, with plenty of points scored. The fact is that despite his age Iverson is player for this type of game, and Iguodala will also play today, that he's equally well with games rapids. Given the likely scenario of the Sixiers maintain that pace for today, can be a fast game, and Cleveland should not certainly want to stay backward ... even further when you have nothing less than LeBron James, that if necessary alone takes 40 points of the hat. Cleveland is probably prudent for the type of game you will face, and not much would get the game, because they also have good shooters.


Charlotte Bobcats @ Indiana Pacers: Charlotte Bobcats +3.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek & Charlotte Bobcats ML +135 (2.35) The Greek

Indiana had dropped back to level with the lesion of Granger, having to fit a new pace of play. But Dunleavy returned, but he is a player much slower, and not to give any better against teams who defend well, as is the case of Charllote. They go to play at a slower pace, and in the last 3 games at home, and so won the Nets, having lost the rest of the games. Today, against Charllote, which is a team that defends well, are expected to have enough trouble ultrupassar the barrier. Their defense has never been anything impressive, and the truth is that Charllote has improved immensely in this regard and can now claim his second victory away from home, that they have improved since the offensive aspects earned their first away game, they lost in OT by 1 in Dallas, and lost only well in the Spurs. Note therefore clearly an improvement, which now should be to your advantage, your good attack together with its defensive profile (which is particularly evident outside the home). The fact that B2B game to Charllote can influence the odds, but the team does not get wrong with this and are 4-2 in that situation.


Detroit Pistons @ New Orleans Hornets: New Orleans Hornets -4.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Detroit finally has the return of Hamilton, who as expected, has become "the jewel in the crown". However, lesions of Bynum and Gordon, are equally important, that they have acted as the best in the absence of Hamilton. Even play today, are with little pace, since not play a week due to the knee. They had a good phase, with 5 victories followed, but over-confidence betrayed them as expected. For today I again a poor game from them, as Hamilton after some time away, you have to play a B2B game, something that should not hold well at this stage, and the absences of two of its best basis, the team will have a hard time at home in New Orleans, that this team back to their level, with the team finally produce the expected. New Orleans can not afford to lose many more games at home, and CP3 again in great shape, will surely think again to try to go to the playoffs.

NBA 2009.12.17, final 2 picks:

New York Knicks @ Chicago Bulls: Chicago Bulls -3 -105 (1.95) The Greek

Phoenix Suns @ Portland Trail Blazers: Over 202.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker



NBA 2009.12.16 results:

Memphis Grizzlies @ Atlanta Hawks: Atlanta Hawks -9.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (110-97: WIN)
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Philadelphia Sixers: Over 194 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes (101-108: WIN)
Charlotte Bobcats @ Indiana Pacers: Charlotte Bobcats +3.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (101-98: WIN)
Detroit Pistons @ New Orleans Hornets: New Orleans Hornets -4.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (95-87: WIN)

NBA 2009.12.16 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 74-50 (+17.38 units won/124 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 11-13 (+2.9 units won/24 units risked)
Charlotte Bobcats @ Indiana Pacers: Charlotte Bobcats ML +135 (2.35) The Greek (101-98: LOSS)



NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 19-16 and +1.33 units won/35 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.16 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.15 finished 3-1 and +1.73 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.14 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.13 finished 2-0 and +1.82 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.12 finished 3-2 and +0.77 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.11 finished 1-2 and -1.09 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.10 finished 0-3 and -3 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.08 finished 1-2 and -1.09 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.07 finished 2-4 and -2.18 units lost/6 units risked on point spreads and totals.

Hot run on NBA, I'm 9-1 on L3 days, +7.23 units won!!! 17-5 and +10.55 units won on L6 days!!! :P

For tomorrow, NBA 2009.12.19 might be a pass since i'll be with my family for some quality time. :D


NBA 2009.12.18, final 7 picks:

Utah Jazz @ Atlanta Hawks: Atlanta Hawks -6 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Utah is a good team, playing a good game, and with a 8-3 record in the last games. They played 3 games in that time on the road, and only won one, and the other loss was the only loss at home. The spot for this game is that Utah really struggles on the road, with a 4-6 record, but they specially lost on the road when visiting good teams with a positive streak and playing well at that moment. And it's what will happen today. Atlanta is playing really good so far, giving many blowout wins lately at home. Another important aspect is that Deron Willians got heart in is leg last game, and could play with a lower pace than usual for him.


Indiana Pacers @ Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek & Over 210 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

There isn't much to say about this matchup. Two teams that struggles on defense, but can play well on offense. However the advantage are in Memphis side, as they have size and good rebounders in the paint, and are a team with facility to score in the point as well, and also have good shoters behind the arc.


Denver Nuggets @ New Orleans Hornets: New Orleans Hornets ML +100 (2.00) Bookmaker

With Billups out, Nuggets are not the some king of team, as he is the brain. THeir defense will be worst today, as Billups is their best defender, Carmelo could be a great scorer today, however he can have some disciplinary problems, and the pace of the team will not be the same, as Lawson is a rookie who needs to increase is team game. NO are improving game after game, and today CP3 will have no one to stop him or slow him down. Peja and West are improving as well, as long as Okafor. I've see a nice spot here, particulary with these odds.


Detroit Pistons @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Oklahoma City Thunder -5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Detroit after a good streak, returned to the place that we all have seen so far this season. A struggling team. Bynum will play with pains, and if Struckey is probable, Gordon e Hamilton aren't probable to play today. After all, these are the best scorers for the team, and if the team struggles a lot with Bynum, Stuckey and Gordon in good shape, imagine without them. We have seen in last 2 games, Or they play a bad game, without sense, or they seems to go ok, and suddenely their mind stops. Yes, going in Detroit will always be hard, at least without Hamilton in good shape and Prince. Oklahoma is with a good record, and after a bad last season due to their youth, they are showing this year that they are already adpated.Oklahoma people have started again to go see some NBA games, and are making a great support for the team. And it is important, as this team is young and can be push by the public. Against teams that are no solid or cohesive, Oklahoma don't forgive, and control the game. Today is what I expect. Oklahoma is improving their ****-rookies as weel as their new rookie, starting to have a great basketball game. Hosting a broken team, with key players injuries, is like a sweet to them, and I think that they will grab it and "eat it".


Houston Rockets @ Dallas Mavericks: Houston Rockets +5.5 -115 (1.87) The Greek & Houston Rockets ML +200 (3.00) The Greek

What a value! To start let's just see: after playing at home against Houston and won 121-103, Dallas has play 7 home games. In those 7 games, there aren't any convicting wins!!! Yes, Dallas is playing bad at home. But is not their game that is bad, they play enough, but they are playing with an excess of confidence and as spoiled kids. Is last onte, they almost permit a comeback to NO in 4º quarter. Won the previous one in OT by 1 point against Charllote. By two points against Philadelphia, benefiting of an error by Sixiers. Before these games, the big loss to GSW. And the two previous games, one won by 2 points, and another won on OT.
I'm the only one to see something here?
Houston are improving their game, with solide defense, but without Ming, they are playing with a higher pace and scoring more. T-mac returned almost after a year, and it's earning minutos and get on the rythm. The team is solid, is all ok, and it's advise about how Dallas play, as they already lost 2 games this season against them. Don't forget that they aren't so bad in road as some thing, they are with a positive record of 8-7 despite the 2 last games were losses.
Dallas will host today another rival. At home, one place where they are 9-3 but shaking like ******** in every games. They are lucky to be with that great record, as they didn't deserv all that wins due to the mentality they showed.
So, today we will have a game between to neighboors and rivals. Tipically this games are won by foreign team. However I can see here a great spot. Dallas will show up in this game with confidence, thinking that it will be easy game as they already won, and by many, two games against Houston this year. However, Houston isn't a team to be carefuless with, as they take every chances they got to control and stay leading the game. Today I expect that Houston will show up with the right mentality to the game, and they wish some revenge from the last games. Against a spoiled and with an excesse of confidence team, I think that Dallas will taste a deserved loss after the loss against GSW, as they are not playing enough and keep the right mentality during the games.


NBA 2009.12.17 results:

New York Knicks @ Chicago Bulls: Chicago Bulls -3 -105 (1.95) The Greek (98-89: WIN)
Phoenix Suns @ Portland Trail Blazers: Over 202.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (105-102: WIN)

NBA 2009.12.17 finished 2-0 and +1.86 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 76-50 (+19.24 units won/126 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 11-13 (+2.9 units won/24 units risked)


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 19-12 and +5.37 units won/31 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.17 finished 2-0 and +1.86 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.16 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.15 finished 3-1 and +1.73 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.14 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.13 finished 2-0 and +1.82 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.12 finished 3-2 and +0.77 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.11 finished 1-2 and -1.09 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.10 finished 0-3 and -3 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.08 finished 1-2 and -1.09 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.

We are now 13-2 on L4 days, +9.87 units won!!! 21-6 and +13.19 units won on L7 days!!! :P

NBA 2009.12.18 results:

Utah Jazz @ Atlanta Hawks: Atlanta Hawks -6 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (96-83: WIN)
Indiana Pacers @ Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (107-94: WIN)
Indiana Pacers @ Memphis Grizzlies: Over 210 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (107-94: LOSS)
Detroit Pistons @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Oklahoma City Thunder -5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (109-98: WIN)
Houston Rockets @ Dallas Mavericks: Houston Rockets +5.5 -115 (1.87) The Greek (108-116: WIN)

NBA 2009.12.18 finished 4-1 and +2.64 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 80-51 (+21.88 units won/131 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 13-13 (+5.9 units won/26 units risked)
Denver Nuggets @ New Orleans Hornets: New Orleans Hornets ML +100 (2.00) Bookmaker (98-92: WIN)
Houston Rockets @ Dallas Mavericks: Houston Rockets ML +200 (3.00) The Greek (108-116: WIN)


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 22-11 and +9.1 units won/33 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.18 finished 4-1 and +2.64 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.17 finished 2-0 and +1.86 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.16 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.15 finished 3-1 and +1.73 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.14 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.13 finished 2-0 and +1.82 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.12 finished 3-2 and +0.77 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.11 finished 1-2 and -1.09 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.10 finished 0-3 and -3 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.

I'm playing only 2 NBA picks for today, don't have the time to handicap the board in full:

Los Angeles Clippers @ Philadelphia 76ers: Philadelphia 76ers -3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Atlanta Hawks @ Chicago Bulls: Under 196 -115 (1.87) The Greek


I've also 3 NCAAB picks:

San Francisco vs South Florida: South Florida -7.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

San Diego State @ Arizona State: Arizona State 5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Kansas State @ Alabama: Kansas State -3.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker


Have a nice weekend!!!

NBA 2009.12.20, final 5 picks:

Denver Nuggets @ Memphis Grizzlies: Under 208.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Los Angeles Lakers @ Detroit Pistons: Los Angeles Lakers -7 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Dallas Mavericks: Under 188 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes

Charlotte Bobcats @ New York Knicks: Charlotte Bobcats +4 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Charlotte Bobcats @ New York Knicks: Charlotte Bobcats ML +160 (2.60) Bookmaker


Dropped 2 units on overtime yesterday, yet I think I should have split both picks... :)

NBA 2009.12.19 results:

Los Angeles Clippers @ Philadelphia 76ers: Philadelphia 76ers -3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (107-112 OT: LOSS)
Atlanta Hawks @ Chicago Bulls: Under 196 -115 (1.87) The Greek (101-98 OT: LOSS)

NBA 2009.12.19 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 80-53 (+19.84 units won/133 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 13-13 (+5.9 units won/26 units risked)


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 22-13 and +7.06 units won/35 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.19 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.18 finished 4-1 and +2.60 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.17 finished 2-0 and +1.86 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.16 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.15 finished 3-1 and +1.73 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.14 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.13 finished 2-0 and +1.82 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.12 finished 3-2 and +0.77 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.11 finished 1-2 and -1.09 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.10 finished 0-3 and -3 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.

Los Angeles Lakers @ Detroit Pistons: Los Angeles Lakers -7 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Detroit has been quite good at home, winning last 5 games. That's a boost that the team had, with 6 wins in 7 games. But since that, they lost 3 on the road, and lost their momentum, has they didn't had any chance to win those games. Lakers are improving a lot, and in the lat games, they only lost on Utah, but they will want to end this roadtrip well. They got a big advantage on the paint, as they will face and old and lazy Ben Wallace, and in the backcourt, Pistons got good players, but some of them are playing with injuries, others will not play, So, they will not produce enough, and with few players in that position, they will have no rotation and it will be prejudicial to Pistons. Against a team with Kobe, it will be hard to Piston even try their chance in this game.


Cleveland Cavaliers @ Dallas Mavericks: Under 188 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes

Without Dirk, Mavs always struglles, after all, he is their best player. Kidd is an old player and will have to be the one to take the lead of the mavs game. Kidd is a smart player, and he knows is limit and he is slower than few years ago. So, he will try to make this game a game with a low pace, and press Mo as well.

Shaquille will play also, and another reason to expect a low scoring game. But even so, Cavaliers is not the kind of team that pressionate to play in a higer pace. They just go with the flow. But I expect today a a bad game to be real, as Dallas needs to improve their home game, and for that, Kidd will take the lead and think all plays. Cleveland are not beeing a smashing team as before, and LeBron is the only key of the team, however, it's unlikely to make him score 50 points, as Clev needs to be intelligent in this game as Mavs.


Charlotte Bobcats @ New York Knicks: Charlotte Bobcats +4 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker & Charlotte Bobcats ML +160 (2.60) Bookmaker

Chalotte is one of the best defender teams, second in the league in allowing points, 8th in 3 points and 9th in FG%. And if they wera also one of the worst teams in offense as well, they have improved that a lot after the trades they made. Jackson is a pure scorer, and has give more power to their offense, and the results were immediate. Despite the 1-11 record on road, Charllote in last four road games have won in Washington, blowout loss in San Antonio, loss in OT in Dallas, and a defeat by small margin in Indiana.

Knicks had a good moment, but this team still needs to improve their game in order to keep a good record. They got some wins, over no-defense teams, or teams that think it would be to easy. The normal game for Knicks is run and gun, however, when they start to miss, they usually miss a lot, and lost.

Despite the good record of Knicks at home in last games, Charllote is a good defending team and will implant that in today game. When Knicks faces a good defending team, they really strugles, and it's why i think Charlotte got value today.

NBA 2009.12.20 results:

Denver Nuggets @ Memphis Grizzlies: Under 208.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (102-96: WIN)
Los Angeles Lakers @ Detroit Pistons: Los Angeles Lakers -7 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (81-93: WIN)
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Dallas Mavericks: Under 188 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes (102-95: LOSS)
Charlotte Bobcats @ New York Knicks: Charlotte Bobcats +4 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (98-94: PUSH/VOID)

NBA 2009.12.20 finished 2-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 82-54-1 (+20.66 units won/136 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 13-14 (+4.9 units won/27 units risked)
Charlotte Bobcats @ New York Knicks: Charlotte Bobcats ML +160 (2.60) Bookmaker (98-94: LOSS)


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 24-11 and +10.88 units won/35 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.20 finished 2-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.19 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.18 finished 4-1 and +2.60 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.17 finished 2-0 and +1.86 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.16 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.15 finished 3-1 and +1.73 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.14 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.13 finished 2-0 and +1.82 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.12 finished 3-2 and +0.77 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.11 finished 1-2 and -1.09 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.21 final 4 picks:

Milwaukee Bucks @ Indiana Pacers: Indiana Pacers -1.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker & Over 198.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns -2.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker & Over 209.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker


NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 82-54-1 (+20.66 units won/136 units risked)
NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 13-14 (+4.9 units won/27 units risked)
NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 24-11 and +10.88 units won/35 units risked.

Philadelphia 76ers @ Washington Wizards: Over 206 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Sixiers have adopted a faster game, moving one men of the frontcourt to the bench in exchange for a guard. The results finnaly appear, and after a 11 losing games streak, they finnally won some games and are fighting with the mininum conviction to. Washington are going thru a bad moment, with 1-7 in last 8 games. The teams is under some questions because they have 3 all stars finnally playing togehter and some young that are showing a good improvment, however the results still missing. But today, we will have a game between Sixiers, a team that is starting to play a a kind of run and gun, and Wizards, a team that have great scorer, but is not a good defender. Due to the rumors of trades, I believe that the Wizards players will try to show all they know to try a trade to a good team.


Detroit Pistons @ Charlotte Bobcats: Charlotte Bobcats -5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Even without Wallace and with Jackson leaving the game after half game played, Charlotte gived a good responde in their last game on NY. Even without these 2 players, key players, the team suffered from an last minutes inspiration of Gallinari and and lack of accuracy in those minutes. Today, the team should be ok again to play, and I expect a blowout win.

Detroit is sufering big problems. They are playing a bad basketball, but it seems unlike to improve it for now, as they got all their best players with problems. Some of those players will not play, other, like Villanueva and Bynum, will play with pains. Without Villanueva in the frontcourt, Ben Wallace doesn't have the age to stand in the paint and make something. Villanueva will probably play, but like he said, he got sharp pains during any step he make. So, it will be hard to make a good performance. Something with Bynum, and that will leave Stuckey alone and without any credible rotation.

Charlotte is a great defender particulary at home, and will keep saying that after the trades, they had improved their offense to join their good defense. And that's the truth. Facing a broken team is a game easy to play for team, and Detroit haven't any argue to even try to fight for this game.


Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Minnesota Timberwolves -110 (1.91) Bookmaker & Minnesota Timberwolves ML +375 (4.75) The Greek

Atlanta is playing a great game, giving blowout losses for those they hosted. However, on the road the conversation is differente. They are not able to smash the opponents as well as they do at home. They are 7-5 on the road, but for example, they lost 2 games in last 4 road game in Detroit and in Chicago. Against desperate teams. Their edge is usually on their big and atlethic frontcourt, with Joe Johnson dishing or scoring points behind. However, Johson made 40 points last game in Chicago, but it wasn't enough to give Atlanta a win. So, this roadtrip they will end only few days after christmas, didn't start well.

Minnesota will probably have Gomes again today. He is probable, and after Love returned from his injurie, this team had a great improvment. They are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games, and in their last 5 home games they only lost one game without a chance, as they won 2, lost 1 by 1 point and another by 2 points.

Timberwolves have concentration and the will to win today SU. It will not be easy, but this is a real chance, as they strong enough to hold Atlanta frontcourt, and have two great and motivated guards behing. Atlanta is losing some "gas" when facing teams that give their blood in the field to try their chances, and on the road, they are not so strong. Johson could be again their hero today, as they will have troubles in frontcourt, but its unlikely to happen, as he already made a great performance last game, and it's hard to expect another performance as his last.


NBA 2009.12.21 results:

Milwaukee Bucks @ Indiana Pacers: Indiana Pacers -1.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (81-84: LOSS)
Milwaukee Bucks @ Indiana Pacers: Over 198.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (81-84: LOSS)
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns -2.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (91-109: LOSS)
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Phoenix Suns: Over 209.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (91-109: LOSS)

NBA 2009.12.21 finished 0-4 and -4 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 82-58-1 (+16.66 units won/140 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 13-14 (+4.9 units won/27 units risked)


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 23-13-1 and +7.97 units won/36 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.21 finished 0-4 and -4 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.20 finished 2-1-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.19 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.18 finished 4-1 and +2.60 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.17 finished 2-0 and +1.86 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.16 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.15 finished 3-1 and +1.73 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.14 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.13 finished 2-0 and +1.82 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.12 finished 3-2 and +0.77 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.

Golden State Warriors @ Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies -7.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Golden State are a team that base their game on run and gun style. They got great scorers, but in the frontcourt they have no advantage right now because of their injuries. They still have great scorer behind the arc, however isn't enough when they face teams that are concentrated. They are now dealing with that injuries, but it's probable that after Christmas they will have the return of their 2 best players in the frountcourt. So, they probably will be real and only target a game to return to victories after Christmas. This team is 1-9 in their last 10 games and have several trade rumors, as Maggete isn't appreciated by the fans anymore, even knowing he his a great scorer. The truth is that this team can make bug surprises, however they have to face teams that think the game is won before the start.

Today they will face Grizzlies, a team that is improving a lot game after game, with a solid team from front to back. This will be their last game before Christmas, and are coming from great wins at home, which will probably be a great boost to their confidence. Memphis are much better now, with high control of the games, as they are can combine a good offense with a great rebounders, either in defense and offense. It will probably enough to manage today game against a no-confident team.


CORRECTION: besides Minnesota Timberwolves ML +375 (4.75) The Greek, I'm also on Minnesota Timberwolves +9 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

NBA 2009.12.23 final 9 picks:

Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic: Orlando Magic -8.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Jersey Nets: New Jersey Nets -4 -105 (1.95) The Greek

Toronto Raptors @ Detroit Pistons: Toronto Raptors ML +100 (2.00) Bet Jamaica

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Hornets: Under 215 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs: San Antonio Spurs -11 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets: Atlanta Hawks +3.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets: Atlanta Hawks ML +140 (2.45) 5Dimes

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns -8.5 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Sacramento Kings: Cleveland Cavaliers -6 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker



NBA 2009.12.22 results:

Philadelphia 76ers @ Washington Wizards: Over 206 -110 (1.91) The Greek (105-98: LOSS)
Detroit Pistons @ Charlotte Bobcats: Charlotte Bobcats -5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (88-76: WIN)
Golden State Warriors @ Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies -7.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (121-108: WIN)
Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Minnesota Timberwolves +9 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (87-112: LOSS)

NBA 2009.12.22 finished 2-2 and -0.18 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 84-60-1 (+16.48 units won/144 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 13-15 (+3.9 units won/28 units risked)
Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Minnesota Timberwolves ML +375 (4.75) The Greek (87-112: LOSS)


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 22-13-1 and +7.02 units won/35 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.22 finished 2-2 and -0.18 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.21 finished 0-4 and -4 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.20 finished 2-1-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.19 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.18 finished 4-1 and +2.60 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.17 finished 2-0 and +1.86 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.16 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.15 finished 3-1 and +1.73 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.14 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.13 finished 2-0 and +1.82 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.23 results:

Houston Rockets @ Orlando Magic: Orlando Magic -8.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (102-87: WIN)
Minnesota Timberwolves @ New Jersey Nets: New Jersey Nets -4 -105 (1.95) The Greek (99-103: LOSS)
Golden State Warriors @ New Orleans Hornets: Under 215 -110 (1.91) The Greek (108-102: WIN)
Portland Trail Blazers @ San Antonio Spurs: San Antonio Spurs -11 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (94-98: LOSS)

Atlanta Hawks @ Denver Nuggets: Atlanta Hawks +3.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (124-104: LOSS)
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns -8.5 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes (113-117: LOSS)
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Sacramento Kings: Cleveland Cavaliers -6 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (104-117: WIN)

NBA 2009.12.23 finished 3-4 and -1.27 units lost/7 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 87-64-1 (+15.21 units won/151 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 14-16 (+3.9 units won/30 units risked)
Toronto Raptors @ Detroit Pistons: Toronto Raptors ML +100 (2.00) Bet Jamaica (64-94: WIN)
Atlanta Hawks @ Denver Nuggets: Atlanta Hawks ML +140 (2.45) 5Dimes (124-104: LOSS)


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 23-17-1 and +3.93 units won/40 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.23 finished 3-4 and -1.27 units lost/7 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.22 finished 2-2 and -0.18 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.21 finished 0-4 and -4 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.20 finished 2-1-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.19 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.18 finished 4-1 and +2.60 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.17 finished 2-0 and +1.86 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.16 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.15 finished 3-1 and +1.73 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.14 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.25, 3 picks:

Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic: Under 189.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Lakers: Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Los Angeles Clippers @ Phoenix Suns: Over 210.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Lakers

This will be a matchup between two contenders to the championship. But isn't all. It's probably a game between two runners to MVP title.

Cleveland after LeBron turned a star, have two kinds of teams. The first kind is a team that it's only LeBron plus 4 players. Since they signed Mo Willians, and with improvement of their centers. But the team get a little bit comfortable again, and still to much dependent of LeBron. For this year they signed Shaq, however it's only a big name, and isn't anymore a big player in quality terms. So, even we thought that this team would improve from last year with this sign, the truth is that the team isn't corresponding so well this season. They already have 8 losses, isn't much, but for the expectations is a little bit to much. They are struggling against teams that are showing a good game, as they are a little bit less effective in their defensive, as their centers aren't producing the expected.

Lakers are 16-1 after the return of Gasol. They are playing well, and are strong in the paint. This team is the actual champion, and are already launched to make a great season. This team, even when they slowdown, are able to win. Even with a broken finger, Kobe led this team to some straight wins, showing to everyone what is a champion. Their offense is going great particularly at home, and they usually allow less than 95 points. If you thing that they have an average of 105 points scored, we can conclude that their average is a win by 10 points. Show how ease it his, and this team is invincible at home since the return of Gasol, the key to a great improvement for this team.

Today we can expect two different teams. Cavaliers will try their best, with LeBron making a great game for sure. Shaq will return for the house where he was a big star and a champion, but he can't play many minutes. In the paint, there is a huge advantage to Lakers, and will be probably the key for this game. LeBron will be the best scorer for Cleveland and they will have to wait for some inspiration for another player, for example, Mo Willians. Lakers doesn't have to wait for anything. Their players are all good scorers, and this team enjoy and loves to play this big matches against another contenders. It will not take their foot off the accelerator even when they get in control of the game.


Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek



Los Angeles Clippers @ Phoenix Suns

Christmas should be a happy day for players. We can expect some Christmas spirit today, and the effect will be probably a soft defense, as both team will not be to hard doing something that they aren't good to.

Clippers are a team with good scorers. They have great scorers behind the arc as Davis and Gordon, and great scorers in the paint, such as Kaman and Camby. This team average normally 100 points allowed and the some on scored, but the tendency is making this numbers groin, as they are with 101 points scored and allowed in last 5.

Suns is a well known team. In 12 home games, only once they missed the target of 100 points scored. At home, this team was invincible until 2 games ago. In last 2 games, the team suffered the first and second home loss. Something strange, as they were showing a great game led by the veteran Nash.

This matchup have all to be a comfortable over. Some joy due to the holiday, two teams adept of offensive game, one bad defender as host and another as visitor, and a team that will be try to win this game with all they got. Suns can't miss another win at home and today will fight hard. And when they fight hard, it means that they will give all they got on offense. However, Clippers aren't making easy the game in this roadtrip, and normally scores 100 points even against good defensive teams. Against a no-defense team, it will be probably be higher.


Pick: Over 210.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

NBA 2009.12.25 results:

Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic: Under 189.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (77-86: WIN)
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Lakers: Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (87-102: LOSS)
Los Angeles Clippers @ Phoenix Suns: Over 210.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (124-93: WIN)

NBA 2009.12.25 finished 2-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 89-65-1 (+16.03 units won/154 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 14-16 (+3.9 units won/30 units risked)


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 19-15-1 and +2.29 units won/34 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.25 finished 2-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.23 finished 3-4 and -1.27 units lost/7 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.22 finished 2-2 and -0.18 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.21 finished 0-4 and -4 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.20 finished 2-1-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.19 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.18 finished 4-1 and +2.60 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.17 finished 2-0 and +1.86 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.16 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.26, first 2 picks:


Philadelphia 76ers @ Utah Jazz

This is a matchup where a western conference team will host a eastern conference team. More than a month ago, Jazz went to Philadelphia won 112-90, something changed meanwhile, however I think that those changes just increase our spot.

Sixiers are now playing a faster game, has they had taking out one center to add one more guard in their style of game. This was a turning point, however, they still missing results. There is no doubt that they stated to discuss more the game, and after 12 straight losses, they already won 2 and lost another in OT in their last 5 games. They team weren't a good defender before these changes, however, they get worst after it. The only improvement was in their offense, and the add of Iverson only improves this effects, better offense to worst defense. This sign was to reimburse the lost for injuries of Louis Williams, but he returned last match. But today we will probably see Sixiers without Iverson, and so, this will be a match with the old players playing a new kind of game due to Iverson sign.

Jazz are a home team. In Salt Lake city they got always supporters, great fans in every game, and this is an arena where referees usually turns supporters of the home team as well. The team has maintained their key players from last year, but this season they are struggling a little bit despite the positive record. The truth is that they can be a contenders if they play a good game as every one knows they can. They are showing it some times, but they have to improve it if they want to be in the PO, and there is no doubt that playoffs are their minimum achievement to this season. This Christmas break can be a turning point to this team, and I expect it.

For today, there is a huge advantage for Utah Jazz, as they are a good defenders at home. With the kind of game that Sixiers will take to Utah, there is no doubt that Jazz knows handle it. It's the kind of game that makes Jazz shine, as they can play a fast game as well, and show some strength on their defense as well. With a high pace, there is no team who can leave Utah happy, and Jazz usually outscored opponents when they win.


Pick: Utah Jazz -7 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker



San Antonio Spurs @ Milwaukee Bucks

Both teams are passing a bad moment. But these 3 days off, will be an opportunities to think about their moment, and improving where bot teams can be strong, as defense.

Milwaukee is 4-12 in last 16, after a good start. They have Redd ok after an injure, Bogut that is a good defender, and a great improvement of Ilyasova. They also had accuracy in the draft, choosing the best rookie so far in this season, Jennings. When this team win, usually they score around 90 and only allow around 80 points. In their last 18 games, they only for 5 times they scored more than 100 points. And they aren't scoring less points lately, they just are more soft on their defense, and it's what they have to improve in order to achieve more wins. And this days off were certainly to talk about it and make the players understand how important is defense.

Spurs are a disappointing so far. This team, that plays together at so many time, seems now a old team. The strength of this team is their defense, as they are players that play with a low pace and got the size in the paint. In the road they are with a negative record, because their defense doesn't work in the same way. But this pause can give good effects on this team, They rested for few days, and so they would be prepared to manage the games.

Both teams have to improve their defense. After this Christmas break, I think that both teams will try to control the game by their defense. Probably this game will be played in a low pace, many mistakes will be probably committed due to a strong defense from both sides.


Pick: Under 191 -110 (1.91) The Greek


Dunno if I'll have time to properly focus on handicapping the other NBA games for today or for the next days, the family is celebrating the arrival of a new member and I my results might suffer from all this happiness. :P

NBA 2009.12.26, last 3 picks:

Charlotte Bobcats @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Under 190.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Los Angeles Lakers @ Sacramento Kings: Los Angeles Lakers -6 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Phoenix Suns @ Golden State Warriors: Phoenix Suns -3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

NBA 2009.12.27, first 3 picks:

Detroit Pistons @ Toronto Raptors: Over 193 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Houston Rockets @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Under 192 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

San Antonio Spurs @ New York Knicks: Under 198 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker


Houston Rockets @ Cleveland Cavaliers

This will be a matchup where a Eastern team host a Western team. Houston used to be a defensive team with Ming, however they have been adapted this season to play a faster game in order to keep competitive despite Ming season absence.

So, this ultra defensive team has started to use fast players, which could make them score a lot more.

However this doesn't happen in every game. When they faces a team that knows how to defend, they usually play a lower game to try to keep the scoreboard balanced.

Cleveland is incredible how they play in Sundays. They just enter the game with a high defensive, allowing few points, and with a low pace in the game, that keep them also away for a high score.

This year they aren't pushing themselves to big performances when they aren't facing a direct adversary, keeping only the control of the game against the other teams and with a low win margin. Today I expect a game played in a low pace and with a low score.


Pick: Under 192 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker


San Antonio Spurs @ New York Knicks

Knicks are going to their 7 straight game scoring less than 100 points. Their percentages are decreasing and their confidence is not the best right know, as they are nervous because of the memories of the start of the season, which could return soon.

This is not the best game right now to Knicks, as Spurs are a hard team to them, as they are 2-8 against Spurs in last 10 games. Spurs are being a disappoint so far, as they were expected to be one of the best teams on the league.

However, this had a break in Christmas that could benefit this team.

They are a team that doesn't enjoy to keep a high pace, as they are the oldest team in the league. Since Christmas, they went to Milwaukee won 112-97. But it's hard to keep this high score, as their bench shoot 71.5% on their attempts.

In a B2B game, Spurs have to be smart against a fast team such Knicks, and they could easily control this game if they keep a good defensive and a low pace.


Pick: Under 198 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker


NBA 2009.12.26 results:

Philadelphia 76ers @ Utah Jazz: Utah Jazz -7 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (97-76: WIN)
San Antonio Spurs @ Milwaukee Bucks: Under 191 -110 (1.91) The Greek (97-112: LOSS)
Charlotte Bobcats @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Under 190.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (98-91: WIN)
Los Angeles Lakers @ Sacramento Kings: Los Angeles Lakers -6 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (103-112: WIN)
Phoenix Suns @ Golden State Warriors: Phoenix Suns -3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (132-127: LOSS)

NBA 2009.12.26 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 92-67-1 (+16.76 units won/159 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 14-16 (+3.9 units won/30 units risked)


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 18-17-1 and -0.62 units lost/35 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.26 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.25 finished 2-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.23 finished 3-4 and -1.27 units lost/7 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.22 finished 2-2 and -0.18 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.21 finished 0-4 and -4 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.20 finished 2-1-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.19 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.18 finished 4-1 and +2.60 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.17 finished 2-0 and +1.86 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.27, last 2 picks:

Dallas Mavericks @ Denver Nuggets: Dallas Mavericks +5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker & Dallas Mavericks ML +205 (3.05) The Greek

4-0 FULL MOON SWEEP!!! :D




NBA 2009.12.27 results:

Detroit Pistons @ Toronto Raptors: Over 193 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (102-95: WIN)
Houston Rockets @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Under 192 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (108-83: WIN)
San Antonio Spurs @ New York Knicks: Under 198 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (88-95: WIN)
Dallas Mavericks @ Denver Nuggets: Dallas Mavericks +5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (96-104: WIN)

NBA 2009.12.27 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 96-67-1 (+20.04 units won/163 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 15-16 (+5.95 units won/31 units risked)
Dallas Mavericks @ Denver Nuggets: Dallas Mavericks ML +205 (3.05) The Greek


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 20-17-1 and +1.16 units lost/37 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.27 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.26 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.25 finished 2-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.23 finished 3-4 and -1.27 units lost/7 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.22 finished 2-2 and -0.18 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.21 finished 0-4 and -4 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.20 finished 2-1-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.19 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.18 finished 4-1 and +2.60 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.28, final 7 picks:

Washington Wizards @ Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns PK -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Denver Nuggets @ Sacramento Kings: Denver Nuggets -1.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Philadelphia 76ers @ Portland Trail Blazers: Philadelphia 76ers +6.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker & Philadelphia 76ers ML +235 (3.35) Bookmaker

Boston Celtics @ Golden State Warriors: Golden State Warriors +5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker & Golden State Warriors ML +190 (2.90) Bookmaker


ATTENTION: Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans might not play tonight (sore right ankle) and that is a nice edge for Denver. You might want to wait until it is confirmed that Evans will not play tonight before risking this pick. ;)

NBA 2009.12.28 results:

Washington Wizards @ Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (116-111: LOSS)
Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns PK -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (118-103: WIN)
Denver Nuggets @ Sacramento Kings: Denver Nuggets -1.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (89-105: LOSS)
Philadelphia 76ers @ Portland Trail Blazers: Philadelphia 76ers +6.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (93-104: WIN)
Boston Celtics @ Golden State Warriors: Golden State Warriors +5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (103-99: WIN)

NBA 2009.12.28 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 99-69-1 (+20.77 units won/168 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 17-16 (+10.2 units won/33 units risked)
Philadelphia 76ers @ Portland Trail Blazers: Philadelphia 76ers ML +235 (3.35) Bookmaker (93-104: WIN)
Boston Celtics @ Golden State Warriors: Golden State Warriors ML +190 (2.90) Bookmaker (103-99: WIN)


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 19-18-1 and -0.71 units lost/37 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.28 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.27 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.26 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.25 finished 2-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.23 finished 3-4 and -1.27 units lost/7 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.22 finished 2-2 and -0.18 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.21 finished 0-4 and -4 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.20 finished 2-1-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.19 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.29, final 6 picks:

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks: Atlanta Hawks -2 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

New York Knicks @ Detroit Pistons: Detroit Pistons -4.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

New Orleans Hornets @ Houston Rockets: Over 193.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Minnesota Timberwolves @ San Antonio Spurs: Under 198.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers: Golden State Warriors +11.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers: Golden State Warriors ML +600 (7.00) Bookmaker

NBA 2009.12.29 results:

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks: Atlanta Hawks -2 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (84-95: LOSS)
New York Knicks @ Detroit Pistons: Detroit Pistons -4.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (87-104: LOSS)
New Orleans Hornets @ Houston Rockets: Over 193.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (108-100: WIN)
Minnesota Timberwolves @ San Antonio Spurs: Under 198.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (117-99: LOSS)
Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers: Golden State Warriors +11.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (124-118: WIN)

NBA 2009.12.29 finished 2-3 and -1.18 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 101-72-1 (+19.59 units won/173 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 17-17 (+9.2 units won/34 units risked)
Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers: Golden State Warriors ML +600 (7.00) Bookmaker (124-118: LOSS)


NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 21-19-1 and +0.11 units lost/40 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.29 finished 2-3 and -1.18 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.28 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.27 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.26 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.25 finished 2-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.23 finished 3-4 and -1.27 units lost/7 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.22 finished 2-2 and -0.18 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.21 finished 0-4 and -4 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.20 finished 2-1-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.30, final 9 picks:

Memphis Grizzlies @ Indiana Pacers: Memphis Grizzlies -2.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Charlotte Bobcats @ Toronto Raptors: Over 198 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Atlanta Hawks @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Over 192.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Miami Heat @ New Orleans Hornets: New Orleans Hornets ML +105 (2.05) The Greek

Utah Jazz @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Under 203 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Boston Celtics @ Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns -2.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Philadelphia 76ers @ Sacramento Kings: Philadelphia 76ers ML +115 (2.15) The Greek

Los Angeles Clippers @ Portland Trail Blazers: Los Angeles Clippers +6.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Los Angeles Clippers @ Portland Trail Blazers: Los Angeles Clippers ML +150 (2.50) The Greek

Unfortunately the last quarter on the Under had too many points to finish the day with a full moon sweep... :(

NBA 2009.12.30 results:

Memphis Grizzlies @ Indiana Pacers: Memphis Grizzlies -2.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (110-121: WIN)
Charlotte Bobcats @ Toronto Raptors: Over 198 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (107-103: WIN)
Atlanta Hawks @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Over 192.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (106-101: WIN)

Utah Jazz @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Under 203 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (103-107: LOSS)
Boston Celtics @ Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns -2.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (116-98: WIN)
Los Angeles Clippers @ Portland Trail Blazers: Los Angeles Clippers +6.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (103-99: WIN)

NBA 2009.12.30 finished 5-1 and +3.55 units won/6 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 106-73-1 (+23.14 units won/179 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 19-18 (+10.4 units won/37 units risked)
Miami Heat @ New Orleans Hornets: New Orleans Hornets ML +105 (2.05) The Greek (95-91: WIN)
Philadelphia 76ers @ Sacramento Kings: Philadelphia 76ers ML +115 (2.15) The Greek (106-116: WIN)
Los Angeles Clippers @ Portland Trail Blazers: Los Angeles Clippers ML +250 (3.50) The Greek (103-99: LOSS)

NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 24-19 and +2.84 units won/43 units risked.
NBA 2009.12.30 finished 5-1 and +3.55 units won/6 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.29 finished 2-3 and -1.18 units lost/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.28 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.27 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.26 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2009.12.25 finished 2-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.23 finished 3-4 and -1.27 units lost/7 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.22 finished 2-2 and -0.18 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.21 finished 0-4 and -4 units lost/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.


For the next 2 days, today and tomorrow, is very unlikely for me to post any picks. I'm about to travel to pass the New Year's Eve out of town to spend some quality time with my friends, so I'll not be with the proper mindset do handicap NBA, NHL or college basketball. Yet, my college football bowls picks (+6.46 units won/12 units risked) for the next 3 days (until 2010.01.02) were already posted. ;)

NBA 2010.01.02, first pick:

Houston Rockets @ New Orleans Hornets

Both teams ended well last year, and there is no doubt that both are motivated to start this year in the best way. Houston ended up with a win against their rivals Dallas, while New Orleans hosted Miami to win as well. In this part of the season, the Rockets are with a better record, specially due to road games.

Today, I expect Houston to struggle a little bit on the court, as I can see advantage for the Hornets. Houston got a faster game this season than last one, a smart play as they lost Ming for season. This made the team more soft on the defense, and quicker in their offense.

Another highlight is that they have kind of "fired" T-mac, as he will not play with the team anymore, and is waiting for trade. It's true that he had several injurie problems and have missed most of this season so far, but he is a all star player.

NO had creepy their way, keeping alive their run to playoffs. They had a bad start, however they are making their home something really strong, and are enjoying an improvment of their best players, wich are giving them a big help.

Today, despite the good road record for Rockets, I expect Hornets to dominate this game. Rockets normally take advantage on road games when their oponnents shows a lazy game, teams that think that the game was won before the start. However, the Hornets at home never make it easy, and never make a lower pace even against the worst teams.

So, we can expect a focused team hosting the Rockets. Brooks that have been one of the best players for Rockets will have to handle today with CP3, something that I can't see him making right, as he will not be able to defend CP3 and will struggle on offense against him. Even the rest os the positions, there is advantage in each one for Hornets.

Pick: New Orleans Hornets -2.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

NBA 2010.01.02, last pick:

Orlando Magic @ Chicago Bulls: Orlando Magic -3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

NBA 2010.01.02, first 2 picks:

Indiana Pacers @ New York Knicks

First of all, there is a little tendency to unders on Sundays for most NBA teams. But that isn't the reason for this play. Knicks are 8-0 on under last 8 home games. The last time they scored more than 100 points were one month ago. The last time they allowed more than 100 points, were before the end of November. Long time without a doubt. That is because Knicks have made some adjusts, and after they started the season without caring about their defense, they realize that they needed to make also a defensive game when it's about to defense, in order to keep control of the games.

For Indiana this is a B2B game. The last time they passed the 100 points mark, was 6 road games away, more than 3 weeks ago. Despite a 233 points last nigh game, Pacers are without their major players, and will not play against a week team as Timberwolves are being right now. They were with 8 straight losses before last nigh win, showing that they miss Granger, and trying to adjust their "run and gun" game to a low pace, as Dunleavy is not so quick as Granger. In order to try to get a second win on a row, they need to be effective against a team that is showing a good home game.

Despite this seems a run and gun teams, and a low line, the truth is that neither of these teams have even been close of that number in their last home/road games respectively. Pacer are coming finally from a win, and without so many players, they will have a letdown due to euphoria. Knicks are with 2 straight losses at home, and will try hard to turn things, specially with the high moral they get on their last game. They will be solid on defense, as that will be something easy with their advantage, and Knicks are not a kind of team that shutdown their opponents as much as they can, and if they get a comfortable margin, they will certainly low down their pace.

Pick: Under 207.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek



Charlotte Bobcats @ Cleveland Cavaliers

This is a matchup that were already played in the the first games of the season. In that time, Cavaliers hold the Bobcats with a 90-79 and a 169 points game.

Now, Bobcats are quite different, as they added a pure scorer to their roster, Jackson. And they are motivated, as they won their last road game, something they were chasing in their last road games. Now, I believe that they use their motivation to discuss this game, and there is only a way to do it, being a bright defense, and keep a low pace. And that isn't difficult, as Bobcats are the best defenders on the league.

Cavaliers are playing better day by day. But there is a strange tendency, as they are 40-12 on unders on Sundays. Today we can expect the same. With their improvement it's hard to believe that they will be defeated today against a poor road game, and they are certainly aware of what kind of the team they will face. So, they will also have to be good defenders and hold the scorers for Bobcats, and take advantage of their scorers, particularly LeBron.

Both teams are good defenders, and in last 5 games, Cavaliers are holding the opponents allowing only 88 points and Bobcats with only 92 points. This is because both teams are trying to improve their game and making their defense better, as they have weapons to do so. Today, both teams will face each other, and the questions is, who is the better defense?

Pick: Under 187 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes



NBA 2010.01.02 results:

Houston Rockets @ New Orleans Hornets: New Orleans Hornets -2.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (99-95: WIN)
Orlando Magic @ Chicago Bulls: Orlando Magic -3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (101-93: LOSS)

NBA 2010.01.02 finished 1-1 and -0.09 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 107-74-1 (+23.05 units won/181 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 19-18 (+10.4 units won/37 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 20-10 and +8.2 units won/30 units risked.
NBA 2010.01.02 finished 1-1 and -0.09 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.30 finished 5-1 and +3.55 units won/6 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.29 finished 2-3 and -1.18 units lost/5 units risked on point spreads and totals

NBA 2009.12.28 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.27 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.26 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.25 finished 2-1 and +0.82 units won/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2010.01.02, final 3 picks:

San Antonio Spurs @ Toronto Raptors: Toronto Raptors +3.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek & Toronto Raptors ML +140 (2.40) The Greek

Dallas Mavericks @ Los Angeles Lakers: Over 200 -110 (1.91) The Greek

NBA 2010.01.02, adding 2 more:

Philadelphia 76ers @ Denver Nuggets: Philadelphia 76ers +5.5 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes & Philadelphia 76ers ML +185 (2.85) Bookmaker

NBA 2010.01.03 results:

Indiana Pacers @ New York Knicks: Under 207.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (132-89: LOSS)
San Antonio Spurs @ Toronto Raptors: Toronto Raptors +3.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (91-86: WIN)
Charlotte Bobcats @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Under 187 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes (88-91: WIN)
Philadelphia 76ers @ Denver Nuggets: Philadelphia 76ers +5.5 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes (105-108: WIN)
Dallas Mavericks @ Los Angeles Lakers: Over 200 -110 (1.91) The Greek (131-96: WIN)

NBA 2010.01.03 finished 4-1 and +2.64 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 111-75-1 (+25.69 units won/186 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 21-18 (+13.65 units won/39 units risked)
San Antonio Spurs @ Toronto Raptors: Toronto Raptors ML +140 (2.40) The Greek (91-86: WIN)
Philadelphia 76ers @ Denver Nuggets: Philadelphia 76ers ML +185 (2.85) Bookmaker (105-108: WIN)

NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 22-10 and +10.02 units won/32 units risked.
NBA 2010.01.03 finished 4-1 and +2.64 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2010.01.02 finished 1-1 and -0.09 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.30 finished 5-1 and +3.55 units won/6 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.29 finished 2-3 and -1.18 units lost/5 units risked on point spreads and totals

NBA 2009.12.28 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.27 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.26 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2010.01.04, final 4 picks:

Atlanta Hawks @ Miami Heat: Under 195.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

New Orleans Hornets @ Utah Jazz: Utah Jazz -7.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Portland Trail Blazers @ Los Angeles Clippers: Los Angeles Clippers -3.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek & Over 189.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker


New Orleans Hornets @ Utah Jazz

Both teams are making a median season, and forgetting the beginning that Hornets had, none of the teams are achieving more than 2 losses in a row. These are the kind of teams that have aspirations to go to playoffs, but there is no doubt that they need to improve and be more regular.

Jazz are well known for their strength at home. Despite 2 losses in last 3 home game, this team have a record of 12-5 at home, and when they are concentrated, they usually won any team. At home, this team is very balanced, scoring around 105 points per game and allowing 97 points per game. With Deron distributing the ball, and with sized and atletics mens on the paint, this team can be very strong, specially against teams that are not so balanced.

Hornets are the kind of team that when they lost, they usually lost by many. This team depends to much on CP3, and more important this year, the biggest factor to know if they will win, is the motivation. When they are motivated, they can fight the game and usually win, but if they start to miss and see the opponent get some distance, they usually get disoriented. The is easily seen on road game, where the team is 2-13. With fans of the other teams pulling them down, this team simple can't work.

Today, in one of the worst arenas to play for any team, in Salt Lake City, it's hard to see any motivation for Hornets. And they can't get motivation, they will have a blow out loss. Jazz can easily blow out their opponents at home, as they get well motived by their public, and fire a lot. Despite Hornets have CP3, is not in the guard position that we have biggest different. In the paint, is hard to see Okafor, West and Pedrag facing Milssap, Boozer and Okur. And even in the bench, Utah is better.

Pick: Utah Jazz -7.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

NBA 2010.01.04 results:

Atlanta Hawks @ Miami Heat: Under 195.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (92-75: WIN)
New Orleans Hornets @ Utah Jazz: Utah Jazz -7.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (87-91: LOSS)
Portland Trail Blazers @ Los Angeles Clippers: Los Angeles Clippers -3.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (105-95: WIN)
Portland Trail Blazers @ Los Angeles Clippers: Over 189.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (105-95: WIN)

NBA 2010.01.04 finished 3-1 and +1.73 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 114-76-1 (+27.42 units won/190 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 21-18 (+13.65 units won/39 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 25-11 and +11.75 units won/36 units risked.
NBA 2010.01.04 finished 3-1 and +1.73 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2010.01.03 finished 4-1 and +2.64 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2010.01.02 finished 1-1 and -0.09 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals

NBA 2009.12.30 finished 5-1 and +3.55 units won/6 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.29 finished 2-3 and -1.18 units lost/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.28 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.27 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009.12.26 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2010.01.05, first 3 picks:

Chicago Bulls @ Charlotte Bobcats: Over 186 -110 (1.91) Bet Jamaica

Washington Wizards @ Philadelphia 76ers: Philadelphia 76ers -4.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Milwaukee Bucks @ New Jersey Nets: Under 191.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

*One unit each always.

I've nothing for the Orlando Magic @ Indiana Pacers game. The remaining games will be handicapped later. ;)

NBA 2010.01.05, last 5 picks:

Detroit Pistons @ Dallas Mavericks: Detroit Pistons +9 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets: Golden State Warriors +6 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes

Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets: Golden State Warriors ML +205 (3.05) The Greek

Phoenix Suns @ Sacramento Kings: Sacramento Kings ML +130 (2.30) The Greek

Memphis Grizzlies @ Portland Trail Blazers: Memphis Grizzlies ML +100 (2.00) Bookmaker

*One unit each always.



Phoenix Suns @ Sacramento Kings

Tonight the King's will host the Suns, who came from a lost against Memphis, at home. At last games they was a little bit irregular, with alternated results. The home team came from a 3 loss streak, even they are strong playing at his court.The last lost was against Dallas by 99-91, with a great game of Casspi.

At Phoenix side, Steve Nash, the "old man" is the key player of this team. He's an excelent PG, with higher averages of points and assists (he have 11.2 apg). Against Sacramento this player plays very well: at last three games (included the victory over the Kings by 116-104 at December), he counts with 30.7 points and 9.3 assists. On the other side the star is Tyrek Evans, a PG with 20.1 ppg, who's back after the last game of the Kings against Dallas, when he played 38 minutes. The two teams have great players behind the arc, like Jason Thompson at the King's side and Stoudemire at the Sun's. This two players are a great rebounders and i excepect a nice fight in the paint.

Like i said, the Kings came from 5 losses at the last 6 games, with two of the losses against Kobe and "friends". Sacramento couldn't forget the 3 points of Kobe at last second, who give the Lakers victory. But i think the last results of Sacramento could be explained by the lot of games in a few days, and with a tired team is not easy to win a lot of games, against strong teams. With Evans playing 38 minutes at last game, the team hasn't a good exibition. To compensate Casspi played well and scores 22 points, but he couldn't bring the King's victory.

I hope that will be a close-game. Sacramento rests 3 days and will play at home, with Evans at maximum force, not rusty like the last game. On the other side the Suns starts the year with a ugly loss at home against Memphis by 25 points, and they not play well as they wish on the road. With a close-game i see value at the Kings ML, so take the Kings.


Pick: Sacramento Kings ML +130 (2.30) The Greek

Very sick loss on GSW ML... :( Yet, I'm winning 60.51% and having a 15% EDGE on spreads and totals. :P It should lower later in the season.


NBA 2010.01.05 results:

Washington Wizards @ Philadelphia 76ers: Philadelphia 76ers -4.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (97-104: LOSS)
Chicago Bulls @ Charlotte Bobcats: Over 186 -110 (1.91) Bet Jamaica (113-108: WIN)
Milwaukee Bucks @ New Jersey Nets: Under 191.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (76-98: WIN)
Detroit Pistons @ Dallas Mavericks: Detroit Pistons +9 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (98-93: WIN)
Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets: Golden State Warriors +6 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes (123-122: WIN)

NBA 2010.01.05 finished 4-1 and +2.64 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 Handicaps and Totals Record: 118-77-1 (+30.06 units won/195 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 22-20 (+12.65 units won/42 units risked)
Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets: Golden State Warriors ML +205 (3.05) The Greek (123-122: LOSS)
Phoenix Suns @ Sacramento Kings: Sacramento Kings ML +130 (2.30) The Greek (109-113: LOSS)
Memphis Grizzlies @ Portland Trail Blazers: Memphis Grizzlies ML +100 (2.00) Bookmaker (105-109: WIN)

NBA 2009/2010 Pointspreads and Totals L10 Days Tracker: 26-10 and +12.48 units won/36 units risked.
NBA 2010.01.05 finished 4-1 and +2.64 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2010.01.04 finished 3-1 and +1.73 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2010.01.03 finished 4-1 and +2.64 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2010.01.02 finished 1-1 and -0.09 units lost/2 units risked on point spreads and totals

NBA 2009.12.30 finished 5-1 and +3.55 units won/6 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.29 finished 2-3 and -1.18 units lost/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.28 finished 3-2 and +0.73 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals
NBA 2009.12.27 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.

NBA 2010.01.06, first 5 picks:

New Jersey Nets @ Atlanta Hawks: Over 196.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Golden State Warriors +3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Golden State Warriors ML +135 (2.35) Bookmaker

Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz: Utah Jazz -6.5 -105 (1.95) The Greek

Houston Rockets @ Phoenix Suns: Over 215 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

*One unit each always.

I'm out of WAS @ CLE, I'm not "touching" it, can go either way.


Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves

The Wolves are making a lousy season. The have a bad record at home and on the road as well. Today, they will face a bad road team, at least supposedly, but the true is that this bad road team can play better on road than Wolves at home. The records are pretty similar, however one team can play well and another just struggle to do it.

Timberwolves with only 4 wins at home, have their biggest problem on defense. They usually can't stop their opponents, and they can't also score enough to equalize teams that easily score. They usually score around 100 in their good days, and today against a run and gun team, perhaps they can score a little bit more, but they can't have the pace to win this contest. In their home game, they have an average of 93 points per game scored. But even if they got a window in their offense, their defense can't accomplish the same, as it's rare to them to allow less than 100 points. Against a team that have facilities to score, this can be a bad nigh to Wolves.

Warriors are the kind of team that gives a high pace to the game, and normally just play on the offensive side. They had a horrible lost last nigh on Denver, and they are aware that they can be better and achieve better results, specially when their frontcourt mens finally returned from injuries. Against a team that it's play a bad game, struggles on defense as well as on offense, the key of the game will be the offense. In that side, Warriors have a huge edge, and will probably easily win this contest.

Pick: Golden State Warriors +3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker & GSW ML +135 (2.35) Bookmaker


Houston Rockets @ Phoenix Suns

This line should be so short, even if we keep in mind that both teams will make a B2B game, and Houston had yesterday one of the lowest pace game and lowest accuracy this season. But yesterday it was a different spot, Lakers were dealing with some injuries and were looking for revenge. Suns played on road, and made the enough to win, but still, they were able to score 116 points.

Today we will have a matchup where we have a huge value on over from my point of view. I expected a line around 227/2230, so we have almost 13 points on our side. Suns are strong at home, and they make the rules on their home games. And one of those rules is play fast. There are many teams that aren't able to keep that pace, others can lower a little bit Suns game and achieve win. But today they will face Rockets. And what are Rockets able to do since they lost Ming? Play a fast game, and try to keep the scoreboard balanced as much as they can. Despite last game, Rockets have the players that they can count with this season ok. This team can easily score 100 points, but against a team that forgets to defend many times, Rockets will probably be able to increase their score. And when Rockets "enter" this kind of game, they can easily forget their defense as well. And Suns at home, less than 115 points, is a kind of defeat.

Rockets will probably to Phoenix to fight the game in Suns rules. High pace, low defense. There are the ingredients for todays game. Both teams got players to make this game like this.

Pick: Over 215 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

NBA 2010.01.06, last 4 picks:

Boston Celtics @ Miami Heat: Miami Heat PK -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

New Orleans Hornets @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Oklahoma City Thunder -4.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Detroit Pistons @ San Antonio Spurs: Detroit Pistons +10 -105 (1.95) The Greek

Detroit Pistons @ San Antonio Spurs: Detroit Pistons ML +475 (5.75) Bookmaker

*One unit each always.