Expert NBA Basketball Picks - 12 Dec 06

Posted by Damon Fox @ 1:19 PM, Tuesday Dec 12th, 2006

The Seattle Supersonics are traveling to Milwaukee to challenge the Bucks after a victory over Golden State at home two nights ago. The Supersonics’ flashing return to high scoring games were mainly due to efforts by Ray Allen, but his teammates executed fairly qualitative offensive work in the game, attacking the Golden State paint at every opportunity. On the other side of the court, Milwaukee would like to get a win over a moderate opponent to keep their chances of qualifying for playoffs alive.  For tonight’s game, total scoring of both teams is not likely to be restricted, so Over 206 is the pick for 4 units.

The Houston Rockets are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers tonight at Toyota Center after they beat the Wizards in a high scoring game. However, the Rockets’ high shooting percentage and effect of Yao Ming in the lane brought about such a result and shocked the Wizards fans expecting their team to return to the capital with a win. The Lakers made their way to a valuable win over San Antonio, when Kobe Bryant returned to the court with 34 points, playing like a leader in the game. The #24’s striking performance is likely to continue tonight, and the Lakers do have considerable chance for a win provided the other role players step up in the defense. Tracy McGrady is waiting for Kobe Bryant, and this challenge may result in a loss for the home team. The pick for 3 units is Los Angeles Lakers +2.

The Golden State Warriors are changing their route from Seattle to Sacramento for a challenge with the Kings, who beat the Hawks at Arco Arena on Sunday night, having an offensive dominance in the game. Mike Bibby and young superstar Kevin Martin, with help from their team mates, picked up a victory against a slipping team. The Warriors, too, scored very well in their last match against Seattle, but that was not enough for them to return home with a win in their pockets. Tonight, the Warriors are expected to try to take more defensive measures to prevent the Kings from sending the ball to their basket with ease. This doesn’t seem likely, so Over 214.5 is the pick for 4 units.

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