Bet on Basketball

The Milwaukee Bucks are taking on the Hawks tonight in Atlanta. Both teams’ start the season have consisted of high scoring averages, maintaining a similar game plan to win their games by scoring more rather than creating solid defense. Atlanta, at home, is going to be eager for a win after losing to Seattle in overtime two days ago. The match is expected to be close and the total score is going to be high. Over 203.5 is our 5 unit pick for this match.

New Orleans Hornets are going to welcome the Charlotte Bobcats after a close game against Portland away from home. The Hornets are trying to play collective basketball, making each player do his own work in the game to achieve their victories. Chris Paul does have a substantial role to manage this, and he plays how he is expected to. 16 assists against the Trail Blazers was magnificent, but not enough for a young team whose shot choices are sometimes irrational. However, in this game, against a fairly offensive team, New Orleans is going to win one more home game and by a fair margin. New Orleans -7 is a 3 unit pick.

After losing to Orlando at home, the Minnesota Timberwolves are going to challenge the Portland Trail Blazers, having won against the Hornets in their last game. With a moderate squad, the Timberwolves are trying to make it to the playoffs. On the other hand, Zach Randolph is managing his team correctly, leading by example when he is supposed to. In short, Portland could return home with a win away tonight so we offer two picks, Portland +8.5 for 4 units and Portland at the Moneyline for 1 unit (current ML @ +350).