Tuesday Game Notes

[Nick Douglas]

Just some stuff for the 5 p.m. and later games today.

-Both Minny and the Grizz shot over 50% last time out and had convincing wins. Minny won both earlier meetings this season but only by 4 points each time.

-Atlanta absolutely crushed the Bulls last time they played in Chicago this season and the Bulls are 1-15 when avenging a home loss this season. Bulls ahve given up 50+% shooting in 3 straight.

-For those of you thinking about taking a shot on the huge dog moneyline for the Cavs, remember they are 0-3 this season vs. good offensive teams and the Mavs are 14-0 vs. poor defensive teams (99+ the criteria in both cases). FWIW, Dallas did only win by 4 the first time these two played this season.

-Spurs have won 6 straight and 19 of 21 (or is it 18 of 20?). Spurs have shot over 50% in 5 straight. Knicks upset the Spurs in their previous meeting this season.

...more to come.

 

[Roger]

whuz up nick?

hope all is well...I'm looking forward to your series playoff takes and dogs...

 

[Nick Douglas]

-Say what you will about how bad Denver is, but the fact is that the Jazz have not been playing good basketball for about a month now and they are giving a very large number of points. Nugs have held a rebounding advantage in 3 straight while the Jazz have gotten outrebounded in their last 2.

-Golden State has exactly 1 dougle digit loss in their last 10 games. Since the start of March the Kings have played 6 games vs. teams that are playing well and only won 3 of those 6. Kings play the Lakers on Thursday.

-Rockets have won straight while the Sonics have lost 4 of 6, yet the Sonics are giving points. Sonics are in a non b2b 3 in 4. Here is why I think Seattle is favored. They struggle against strong rebounding and inside teams (recent losses to GS, POR, PHI and UTH) and Houston does not fit that description at all.

 

[Nick Douglas]

Thanks, Rog. Dunno how many actually recommendations I am going to be making in the near future because right now I just feel more comfortable posting my handicapping notes and letting folks read between the lines on what I played. Less stress for me in having people congratulate me while games are still going on, arguing about minutae of picks, etc.