Joe Johnson scored 31 points in Atlanta's 80-75 win in Dallas on Dec. 5.
(Updated for Fri., Feb. 26)
This week, we’re starting a new feature, sponsored by our newest partner, SimuPick. Their great sports matchup simulator offers computer-generated predictions from all of the major sports – NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and college basketball & football.
Last night, the Celtics completely collapsed in the fourth quarter at home against Cleveland, and while many in Boston can’t be too pleased about the horror show that was the fourth quarter, it was the perfect ending on our end, as the Cavs more than covered the spread with their 20-point win.
The only downer of the night was that our unbeaten run in totals came to an end, but hey, you can’t win ‘em all. Speaking of winning, tonight’s the night to get all of our percentages over the .500 mark with a double dose of NBA picks.
Picks Record
Week/Year
Spreads: 2-3
Moneylines: 3-2
Totals: 3-1-1
Friday’s Picks (2/26/10)
NBA: Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks (7 P.M. ET, ESPN)
Odds (brought to you by SBG Global)
Spread: Atlanta -3
Moneyline: -155
Over/Under: 194
The Hawks boast one of the league’s best home records at 22-6, but the Mavericks come into tonight with five straight wins and the third-most road wins in the NBA (18 – 18-12 record).
A stat that you might find just a little interesting: Atlanta is 10-1 at home vs. the Western Conference this season (5-5 on the road), and they also beat the Mavericks in Dallas on Dec. 5.
Atlanta is also 9-2 in their last 11 games, so they’re certainly not going to let Dallas come into their house and leave with a win easily.
How does our friendly sports predictor see this one panning out?
SimuPick Says: ATLANTA 101, Dallas 96
SimuPick’s Recommended Plays: Atlanta -3/-155, OVER 194.5
NBA: Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs (8:35 P.M. ET)
Odds (brought to you by SBG Global)
Spread: San Antonio -3 ½
Moneyline: San Antonio -165
Over/Under: 198.5
Who wins this battle of underachievers? San Antonio’s not particularly great on the road, and Houston’s not much better at home.
Fun factoid time: The road team has won each of the last four meetings. SimuPick, are you listening?
SimuPick Says: SAN ANTONIO 103, Houston 96
SimuPick’s Recommended Plays: San Antonio -3/-165, OVER 198.5
