NBA

Orlando (10-4, 6-7-1 ATS) at Philadelphia (7-7, 6-8 ATS)

The Magic gun for their fifth consecutive road victory when they invade the Wachovia Center for an Eastern Conference clash with the Sixers.

Orlando bested the Bucks 108-101 on Monday, but fell short of cashing as a nine-point home chalk, dropping to 1-3-1 ATS in its last five games, all as a favorite. However, since dropping their road-opener at Memphis, the Magic have won four straight on the highway (2-1-1 ATS).

Philadelphia slipped up at Charlotte on Monday, losing 93-84 to the lowly Bobcats as a three-point road favorite. The 76ers are still on a 5-2 SU roll (3-0 at home), but they’ve followed up a 3-0 ATS run by failing to cash in three of their last four games.

The Magic knocked off Philadelphia 98-88 as a five-point home favorite back on Nov. 6, improving to 6-1 in the last seven meetings (4-3 ATS). The host has won the last four head-to-head clashes and covered the spread in each of the last five. However, the underdog is 22-10 ATS in the past 32 meetings.

Orlando’s ATS streaks including 4-0 against the Atlantic Division, 4-1 on Wednesdays and 36-16-1 after a non-cover. Conversely, Philadelphia is mired in pointspread slumps of 0-7 against the Southeast Division, 3-8 versus the Eastern Conference and 1-5 on Wednesday.

The over is 6-2 in Orlando’s last eight overall and 5-1 in its last six when going on one day of rest. Otherwise, for Orlando, the under is on runs of 13-4 on the road, 4-1 against the Atlantic Division, 19-7 against the Eastern Conference and 10-4-1 on Wednesdays, while the Sixers are on under stretches of 10-4-1 overall, 20-7 at home, 7-1-1 against the East and 4-0 on one day of rest.

ATS ADVANTAGE: ORLANDO and UNDER

Chicago (7-8, 9-6 ATS) at San Antonio (7-6, 6-7 ATS)

The Bulls continue their brutal seven-game, 13-day road trip at the AT&T Center, where they will attempt to cool off the red-hot Spurs.

Chicago is 2-3 on its journey so far, but one of the victories came Monday in Utah, a surprising 101-100 win as a 6½-point underdog. The Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games (4-2 ATS as an underdog), scoring 100 points or more in five of those contests.

San Antonio improved to 5-1 SU and ATS in its last six games with Monday’s 94-81 rout of Memphis as a three-point road chalk. The Spurs have gone back to their defensive-oriented ways, holding nine straight opponents under trip digits while allowing 94 points or fewer in eight straight games.

The SU winner is 9-0 ATS in San Antonio’s last nine contests and 10-1 ATS in Chicago’s last 11.

The Spurs swept the season series from Chicago last year, winning 94-79 as a 9½-point home favorite and 102-80 as a five-point road chalk. The winner has cashed in each of the last six meetings and eight of the last nine, but the visitor is on an 11-3 ATS roll in this rivalry, with Chicago going 5-2 ATS in its last seven trips to the AT&T Center.

Chicago is 6-2 ATS in its last eight against the Western Conference and 4-1 ATS in its last five when playing on one day of rest, but the Bulls are on negative ATS runs of 7-20 after a victory, 4-11 after a spread-cover, 4-9 against the Southwest Division and 1-4 on Wednesdays. Meanwhile, San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last five against the Central Division and 0-4 in its last four on Wednesdays.

The Spurs are on a bunch of “under” streaks, including 20-6-1 overall (9-4 this year), 5-1 at home, 12-0-1 after a SU win, 13-3 after an ATS win and 36-17 when going on one day of rest. For the Bulls, the under is on stretches of 7-3-1 against the Western Conference, 6-2-2 versus the Southwest Division and 8-3 on one day of rest, but the over is 17-8-2 in their last 27 road games.

ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER

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1 unit FREE PLAY on Phoenix Suns -10.5
The Thunder simply does not have the horses to compete with Phoenix especially with as well as Shaq has played this season. With he and Amare Stoudemire, the Suns will have their way with Oklahoma City inside. The Thunder have lost 11 in a row SU and 6 of 7 ATS. The Suns are 5-2 on the road early on and their solid road play will continue throughout the season because their defense is better. Oklahoma City is only scoring 86.5 ppg at home this season, losing by an average of 12.3 ppg in all games this season. The Suns are scoring 101.6 ppg on the road this season. One of the best offensive teams in basketball will be able to handle the worst team in the NBA tonight. Lay the number.

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BOSTON/TORONTO

Kevin Garnett got a hero’s welcome at his old stomping grounds and the Boston Celtics got an easy victory in their most recent game.

The Toronto Raptors, meanwhile, got burned by their own former player’s return - and may have lost one of their current stars in the process.

Both teams will try to move on when they meet for a Sunday matinee in Toronto, although the Raptors may have to play without Jermaine O’Neal as they look to end Boston’s four-game winning streak.

Garnett was injured when the Celtics visited Minnesota last season, so Friday’s game marked the first time he suited up in the city where he spent his first 12 NBA seasons before the Timberwolves traded him to Boston in July 2007.

The former league MVP received a standing ovation, then scored 17 points while shooting 8-of-12 from the field in the Celtics’ 95-78 victory.

“It’s always good to go somewhere and feel the love in the building,” Garnett said. “It’s even better to win in the place I used to play. It was a good feeling. There was a lot of great energy in the building. I was just blessed that the people came out.”

Boston (12-2) outscored Minnesota 35-10 in the third quarter before cruising to its fourth straight victory and 10th in 11 games. The reigning NBA champions held the Wolves to 31.3 percent shooting - the seventh time this season a Boston opponent shot worse than 40 percent from the field.

The Raptors (6-6), meanwhile, had no answer defensively for Vince Carter on Friday night, as the former Toronto star scored 39 points to guide the New Jersey Nets to a 129-127 overtime win at the Air Canada Centre.

In contrast to the cheers for Garnett, Carter was again booed in Toronto after spending six-plus rocky seasons with the Raptors from 1998-2004, but he scored 12 straight points for the Nets late to force overtime. New Jersey erased an 18-point third-quarter deficit to drop Toronto to 2-3 this season at home.

“I don’t even know what to say, I’m so upset,” said Toronto’s Andrea Bargnani, who had 29 points and 10 rebounds. “It’s unbelievable. We were winning, we had the game under control, we made a couple of stupid mistakes.”

After a slow start, Bargnani has emerged in the last two games, averaging 27.0 points and shooting 8-of-14 from 3-point range.

Against New Jersey, Chris Bosh scored 42 points and Jose Calderon added 26 and 15 assists, but Toronto struggled defensively, forcing only seven turnovers and allowing the Nets to shoot 51.5 percent from the field.

Even worse, O’Neal strained his surgically repaired left knee when he was fouled early in the fourth quarter. He didn’t practice on Saturday, but tests showed no structural damage and he could play in Sunday’s contest.

O’Neal missed 40 games last season for Indiana due to problems with the knee.

“We’ve already made contingency plans if he can’t go,” Raptors coach Sam Mitchell said.

It may be tough enough even with him against the Celtics, who won three out of four against Toronto last season, including both trips north of the border.

The Raptors also lost 94-87 in Boston on Nov. 10, when Paul Pierce scored a season-high 36 points.

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Martin’s Friday NBA Free Play:

1 Unit on Atlanta Hawks -8

It’s not longer a secret that the Atlanta Hawks have become a contender in the East. After starting the season with six straight wins, the Hawks hit a bit of a cold streak, but they are back on track after beating Washington in their last test. Atlanta should have no problem getting by Charlotte with ease Friday, considering the Bobcats are playing without their best player in Jason Richardson. Charlotte has had an easy schedule early, playing 8 of their first 10 games at home. But the Bobcats have managed just a 3-7 record, getting blown out on a nightly basis. Charlotte has lost both of their road games this season, losing by 17 points at Cleveland and 3 points at New York. But the Bobcats have lost 4 of their last 5 games overall, getting crushed by 8 points or more in 3 of those 4 losses. Home teams are 6-0 SU and 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings between the Bobcats and Hawks. Atlanta won their last two home meetings with Charlotte by 9 and 8 points, covering the spread in each. Anything short of a 10-point win tonight would be a surprise considering Charlotte is playing without their best player in Richardson. Cash in with Atlanta as the favorite.

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The 2007-08 NBA World Handicapping Champion gets back on the pro hardwood tonight with the strongest situation he’s found to pound a road team this month! Jeff’s 3-2 NBA roll has Dime bettors up $7,000 since Monday and a 20-6 ATS System provides proof in numbers in the potency on Jeff’s side tonight! Bring down the house with Jeff Alexander on the pro hardwood tonight!

Ben Burns had another winning Thursday overall yesterday but had to settle for a split with his NBA picks. He lost with the Suns but EASILY CASHED his top TNT play, a blowout with Boston. Burns returns with a single selection from the pro hardcourt on Friday. If you liked Wednesday’s Non-Conf GOW winner on Minnesota, you’ll LOVE this ticket!

For starters we’ll look at college basketball.

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Matt Fargo is coming off a disappointing Wednesday as Virginia won but did not cover while Morehead St. was outscored by 20 in the 2nd half and missed the cover by a point. He gets it back with a BIG BLOWOUT that takes place tonight you cannot miss! Fargo has this one broken down inside and he explains exactly why it will not be close! Build your football bankroll with a Win!

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Now let’s see what our experts have going on the two NBA games tonight!

Jimmy Boyd took a tough loss on the 76ers last night in the NBA as they came out flat in the third quarter but Jimmy will get your right back in the black on the pro hardwood tonight with this big time Pacific division winner! Should Kobe and company be getting the chalk at Phoenix or have the odds makers missed their mark? An impressive 15-3 ATS Trend will have you putting the hurt on your man right alongside Jimmy B.!

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Ben Burns was 2-0 on the hardcourt last night, including a double-digit winner with Indiana in the pros. Burns returns with his latest BLUE CHIP on Wednesday. If you liked last Wednesday’s 20+ point winner (Rockets/Suns ‘under’) then you won’t want to miss this week’s version. Don’t wait. Get it right away!

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Jimmy Boyd is 8-6 over his last 14 NBA picks for small profits but one of his famous hot streaks just got started last night with an easy call on the Warriors at home over Portland. Jimmy has another irresistible side on the pro hardwood ready to bury your man 6-feet under. 3 Unstoppable Systems and one STRONG 80% ATS Trend will have you betting big with Jimmy again tonight! Guaranteed as always!

Matt Fargo had the Lakers last night who blew a 21-point lead and got outscored by nine points in the final quarter to get backdoored. He is still on a solid 60% ATS run in the NBA and he adds to it Wednesday with a huge matchup! Join Fargo for his Eastern Conference Game of the Week that is backed by Team Angles a combined 25-7 ATS (78%)! We get it back with an easy ticket!

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Here’s Jimmy’s free pick of the day in the NBA:

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Kings +5.5
The Kings have been playing much better basketball since their first road trip of the season and I like them to fare much better against a struggling Memphis team which has lost 4 straight. The Kings are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 vs. the Western Conference, 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games playing on 1 days rest, and 12-5 ATS in their last 17 Tuesday games while the Grizzlies are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 Tuesday games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and we’ll take the points tonight.

Jeff Alexander’s 5* Wiseguy NBA Game of the Month wins big on the Utah Jazz over the Phoenix Suns Monday! NOW 3 Straight Wiseguys have cashed! No. 4 goes tonight with the reigning NBA World Champ’s 5* Wiseguy NBA BLOWOUT OF THE WEEK in his Tuesday Trifecta!  Jeff has a free pick on the Dallas/Charlotte game tonight, here’s what he has to say about the match up:

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Charlotte Bobcats +5.5
Dallas is just 3-7 SU and ATS this season and finds itself in a spot that has not treated it well. Dallas is just 3-15 ATS off a road win over the last 2 seasons, 4-19 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons, and 1-9 ATS in road games after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 against the spread over the last 2 seasons. The Bobcats have covered 2 in a row and 4 of their last 6. We’ll take the points tonight.

Our final free play is from Dave Price, a proven winner in pro hoops!

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Cleveland Cavs -5.5
Plays on road teams (CLEVELAND) - good defensive team (41.5-43.5%) against an average defensive team (43.5-45.5%), after a game making 12 or more 3 point shots are 52-21 ATS the last 5 seasons. New Jersey is 6-16 ATS in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons. The Cavs are rolling, having won 7 in a row, and I like them to keep right on rolling tonight. Lay the number.

Mikey Sports has three 3* CBB plays for Monday! Mikey hit 63% last year in College Basketball and ready to roll again this year!

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You’ll recall that Ben Burns closed out last NCAA season with a pair of HUGE winners, CRUSHING the books with Kansas over UNC (underdog Jayhawks won by 18) & the ‘under’ in the championship game between Kansas & Memphis. That game went to OT & still stayed below the total! Ben tips-off the new season with a game he expects to be a B-L-O-W-O-U-T!

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Matt Fargo followed up his Saturday outright win on Illinois St. with a big TOP PLAY win on Sunday with Creighton! He rides this momentum into Monday as he is releasing another TOP PLAY Winner! This one has BLOWOUT written all over it and Fargo is putting you on the right side! Join him as he rides his perfect Weekend run into tonight!

Jimmy Boyd unleashes his first NCAAB GOTY play of the 2008-09 season tonight on a Non-Conference matchup that has B-L-O-W-O-U-T written all over it! In fact, the 13-4 ATS System Jimmy is hammering has his side winning by an average of 24.0 ppg in tonight’s spot which would destroy the point spread! Take the books to school with Jimmy B. tonight! Guaranteed as always!

Jeff Alexander came through with an easy call on Creighton on the college hardwood Sunday, playing on how strong the Jays have been on their home floor. But is he taking the points or laying them in this neutral court battle between James Madison and ranked Davidson? A 75% ATS Trend will do the trick for you tonight!

Dave Price recaps last night’s game and give you his preview for tonight:  K-State came out of the gates swinging last night and took a 23-point lead into halftime, already besting the 21-point spread. The Cats decided to coast in the second half and we end up taking a 1-point ATS loss. Pissed off, yes. Time to panic, are you kidding me? No need to sweat as Dave Price will bounce back big tonight with this easy call in non-conference play, fully backed by a 32-10 ATS System with 5 straight dominant seasons under its belt! You can’t keep Dave down two days in a row. It just doesn’t work that way!