NBA Expert Basketball Picks - 15 Dec 06
Category: Daily NBA Picks
The Indiana Pacers are hosting the New York Knicks tonight for the second home game in a row after a substantial victory over Detroit two nights ago. Facing no difficulties in offense, the Pacers led their way to the Pistons basket and scored 101 points, one of their largest scores of the season so far. On the other side of the court, the Knicks are looking to beat Indiana, but it is not possible for them to keep their opponent below 85 points, which they were able to apply against Atlanta Hawks at home. Indiana seems to be a careful team on the court, and they will probably force Isaah Tomas’ team into black holes, so the Knicks score is not going to be enough for them to win this game. Under 194 is the pick for this game for 5 units.
The Seattle Supersonics are turning their route from Chicago to Cleveland after they lost to the rising Bulls on Wednesday night. Suffering from offensive problems rather than defensive flaws in the lane, Seattle’s chances of winning games are limited. They are successful when they are able to get the ball through hands to the basket, and they should be aware of the fact that Ray Allen is not an alien to carry his team to a win alone. The Cavaliers are in good form now, and they are looking forward to a comfortable win after they ruled out Charlotte in the final minutes of the game. However, they must fight hard tonight and Seattle would like to put them to the test. A close game is expected, so Seattle +8 is the pick for 4 units.
The Philadelphia 76ers are meeting the Dallas Mavericks tonight after an exhaustive loss to Boston two nights ago when they were able to score only 81 points, lacking their biggest superstar Allen Iverson. The Mavericks are on a high from Wednesday night after beating high flying Los Angeles Lakers by 10 points, indicating their dominant gameplay in the home court. Steady performances by Nowitzki, Harris, Terry and Howard, this team knows what they must to do on the court, and they have the ability to finish the game before the last period is about to begin, especially when they challenge soft teams at home. The 76ers are one of them for Dallas, and the Mavs should not force themselves to reach a victory. We’re expecting a high scoring game so Over 187.5 is the pick for 4 Units.