Bet on Basketball

The Cleveland Cavaliers are turning their route towards the capital to challenge Washington Wizards after an easy win against Minnesota, who suffered from offensive weakness last night and could score only 76 points. The Cavaliers are not an overly good defensive team. They can score well, sometimes lead NBA in total blocks in a game, they even get into three point field goal percentage leadership. On the other hand, the Wizards’ motivation for could be a huge factor. Especially, Arenas was not able to prove himself to the audience since another big star LeBron James was drafted in 2003. Expecting a close but offensive game, the pick is over 198.5 points for 5 units.

The Charlotte Bobcats, the outstanding team of Thursday after their win over San Antonio, are looking forward to challenging Orlando Magic. The away team, even though they cannot score well, showed NBA authorities that they can play a defensive game when they have to . Contributions from their forwards Morrison and Gerald Wallace turn this team into battle warriors, and this seems likely tonight. The Magic are likely to get the win but a close one. Charlotte +8.5 handicap is is the pick for 4 units.

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Philadelphia 76ers tonight after the latter lost against the Phoenix Suns at home. The main reason why the 76ers failed to reach 100 points last night is the defensive strength of Suns’ backcourt players Barbosa and Bell, who are two of the best defensive guards in the league. Iverson and Iguodala’s performances deeply affect the entire team’s motivation, so in order for 76ers to reach the playoff phaze, these key players have to step up like they did in the first half of the last season, when Iverson was challenging Lakers’ Kobe Bryant in points per game. Philadelphia 76ers, with its tendency to score, is likely to get the ball into the basket. On the opposite side of the court, the Clippers seek a win for the leadership in the division. It is going to be an exciting game, but the home team is closer to the victory. Over 198.5 is the pick for this game for 4 units.