Basketball

Celtics at 76′ers – Game Three Pick Against the Spread

Written by Chris S | Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76’ers -2 (Total: 172) It may not be pretty basketball, but it certainly is competitive and intense in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.  The Pacers clawed and fought their way to a brutal, but vital, 79-76 win last night in Miami to even the series at two games apiece.  With the win [...]

Clippers at Spurs – Pick Against the Spread for Game One

Written by Chris S | Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs -11 (Total: 191) So much for the supposed interior advantage leading to some success for the Lakers, huh?  Los Angeles got absolutely blitzed last night in Oklahoma City, despite the Thunder’s nine day layoff, they out-quicked and out-toughed the Lakers all over the basketball court.  They led by [...]

Lakers at Thunder – Pick Against the Spread for Game One

Written by Chris S | Monday, May 14th, 2012

Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder -7.5 (Total: 191.5) The Lakers needed every big three from Ron Artest, ne, “Metta World Peace” Saturday night to survive the Nuggets, but in NCAA Tourney fashion, survive they did.  Survie and advance baby, survive and advance.  Now, with a scant one day’s rest they travel to OKC [...]

Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat Game One Pick Against the Spread

Written by Chris S | Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat -8.5 (Total: 186.5) Dear Universe, I apologize.  I dared defy the basketball Gods and bet against Kobe Bryant in a home Game Seven.   In repose, I have been punished and my glorious seven game NBA Playoff win streak against the spread has been snapped and we start with a fresh [...]

Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers – Game Seven Pick Against the Spread

Written by Chris S | Saturday, May 12th, 2012

Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 For those of you who are regular readers, you already happily know I’m riding a seven game NBA win streak against the spread and have won eight of my last nine picks.  That pulls the Playoff record (all A.T.S. to a robust 10-3) to 77% overall.  That’s good [...]

Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers – Game Six Pick Against the Spread

Written by Chris S | Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76’ers -3 (Total: 169) The Bulls held serve in Game Five and got a win on their home court in what might have been the most unwatchable playoff game in the last five years.  Seriously, it was disgusting.  The flow, the pace and choppiness and sloppiness… and the shooting.  Ugggg, the [...]

New York Knicks at Miami Heat – Free Pick for Game Five

Written by Chris S | Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

New York Knicks at Miami Heat -10.5  (Total: 183) Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks needed every one of ‘Melo’s 43 points Sunday to keep the series alive.  But does he have enough in the tank to extend the series improbably as Game Five heads down to Miami?  Let’s dig into some numbers for this series [...]

Philadelphia 76′ers at Chicago Bulls Pick Against the Spread – Game Five

Written by Chris S | Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Philadelphia 76’ers at Chicago Bulls -5 (Total: 171.5) How awesome was Chris Paul last night in overtime??  In a pivotal Game Four, the best point guard in the world controlled the ballgame and orchestrated a dynamic extra frame and willed the Clippers to the huge win and the 3-1 series lead.  I think they will [...]

Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers Pick Against the Spread – Game Four

Written by Chris S | Monday, May 7th, 2012

Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers -1 (Total: 182.5) When the Memphis Grizzlies take the floor tonight, they will be playing for more than just themselves and their city.  They will be playing for NBA fans everywhere. The Grizzlies, with a win, can deliver the only competitive and dramatic series in the first round of [...]

Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics Free Pick for Game Four

Written by Chris S | Sunday, May 6th, 2012

Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics -5 (Total 171) Despite the overwhelming ignoring of the Atlanta Hawks as a viable playoff team and the dismissing of the Celtics are too told and too slow to compete, this has evolved into the second best series in the playoffs, behind only Memphis and the Clippers.  The Celtics survived [...]