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Coming off of a powerful – but losing – playoff effort last season vs the Chicago Bulls, the Pacers came roaring back to start the 2011-2012 season. The squad is going through its best early record in the earlier eight years, but are still struggling vs the more proficient teams in the league. While they are 11-4 to date, simply four of those victories are vs teams with records above .500. Continue reading →

The Kings have their work cut out for them when they face the Houston Rockets in Houston on January 13th. This is a case of both teams rebuilding for the longer term as both teams look nothing like their early 2000′s heydays. The Kings look to get back to their past popularity in the west with stellar play from their young stalwarts. The Rockets are still managing the fallout from the retirement of Yao Ming. The Rockets are preferred by 3 points by the oddsmakers and this looks to be a tough game to call. Continue reading →

The AT&T Center could get some long distance action on Jan 13th as the Trailblazers head to San Antonio to battle against the San Antonio Spurs. Portland is a young team looking to restore as the brief but electric Brandon Roy era officially came to a close with his retirement in December. Past #1 pick Greg Oden has additionally had frequent problems with his knees as Portland apparently cannot shake the ghost of Sam Bowie. The San Antonio Spurs look to defend their court with impressive plays from their typical dependable lineup. The San Antonio Spurs are liked by 8 points and this looks to be an excellent bet. Continue reading →

On Jan 12th, things heat up when the Cavaliers come into Phoenix to take on the Phoenix Suns. A couple of seasons ago, this would have been an outstanding game with LeBron James and Amare Stoudemire going head to head in a collision course. In the era of free agency nonetheless, times certainly have changed as this game looks substantially different. Phoenix is favored by 6 points over the Cleveland Cavaliers and this seems to be a safe bet. Continue reading →

The United Center in Chicago will be in the spotlight as the Washington Wizards come into town to take on the Bulls. In years past, this contest could have been the toughest ticket to get as the second comeback by Michael Jordan turned the Wizards into press darlings throughout the nba. Jordan is now long retired nonetheless and the Wizards have turned into an amazing youthful squad with vast quantities of possible waiting to be drawn on. The sportsbook has the Bulls preferred by 8 points which looks correct and looks like a solid wager with Chicago being rooted on at home. Continue reading →

Saturday evening on January 14th, the New York Knicks come into Oklahoma City to take on the OKC Thunder in this major match between these two teams. It is a tale of two teams as the OKC Thunder come into play with a continual team of young guns vs the New York Knicks who it seems from year upon year always enters into play with plenty of adjustments going on. The New York Knicks are preferred by 4 points and this could hold unless Durant has one of his typical killer games. Continue reading →

The Staples Center will come alive on Jan 11th when the Heat competes with the Clippers. The Heat comes in with among the best records in the NBA helped by an amazing roster of stars. The Heat lead the league as a squad in points landed and assists. The sportsbook has the Heat liked by 8 points and with the backcourt they have, it is apparently a sure bet. Let’s have a closer look at the Heat this year and the things they bring to the table. Continue reading →