Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic

With back-to-back losses against the Warriors and the Knicks, Orlando bounced back by taking advantage of Philadelphia, as most teams in the NBA do.Orlando (26-32) is doing its best to stay in playoff contention in the weaker Eastern Conference but are 4.5 games shy of that final spot. They will need to step up their game considerably in order to reach that final spot. The Mavericks are in sixth place, looking for an even more secure spot that doesn't involve playing Golden State, San Antonio or Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs. In back-to-back wins against Denver and Minnesota, Dallas showed us that they are quietly doing their job after the fiasco they had with DeAndre this summer and slowly making sure they make a significant playoff run this year. I just think Dallas will have enough experience to bring this game to a calm finish and will be backing them with a smaller amount. Good Luck.

Dallas Mavericks Asian Handicap -3.50 in full event at odds 1.76

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New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers

The most pleasant surprise of this season so far have been the Blazers who have won two straight games and eight of their last ten games overall. Portland is currently in 7th place in the Western Conference standings and holds a three-game cushion over Utah for the final playoff spot. Most of the praises for their success need to go out to Damian Lillard who has been just phenomenal this season. Knicks have fallen off pretty bad after a good start and have since parted ways with Fisher. They were hoping to make the playoffs this season but are trailing the last spot by 6.5 games, which can be reachable in the East. This is a game of prolific offense and sloppy defense, so I do expect Portland to focus their game on simply overscoring their opponents. I can easily see this game going over the 206.5 mark. Medium stake for this one. Good Luck.

The match between New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers will end with over 206.50 points in full event at odds 1.81

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Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls

When healthy, the Bulls have the second most talented roster in the East behind the Cavaliers. Unfortunately, injuries have taken their toll on Fred Hoiberg’s team and Chicago is currently tied with Detroit for the final playoff spot. The Miami Heat have also been playing without Chris Bosh, who remains out indefinitely with a blood clot issue. The Heat scored big when they signed former All-Star SG Joe Johnson for the remainder of the season after he had his contract bought out by Brooklyn. Johnson will give the Heat a boost from behind the three-point arc. Miami has won six of their last ten games overall and currently sit in fourth place in the East. What tips this game is the willingness to compete I saw in this Chicago roster and having Derick Rose back tonight will be a huge boost of energy for them. Miami should be able to close this one out but I do expect a close game. Backing Chicago with the smaller amount seems like a thin value bet for me. Good Luck.

Chicago Bulls Asian Handicap +7.50 in full event at odds 1.80

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Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns

The Suns expected to compete for a playoff spot this season, but things haven't exactly worked out for them. It started badly with them getting hit with the new of Eric Bledsoe season-ending injury and then the team parted ways with head coach Jeff Hornacek. With the saga of the Morris brothers finally over, they can focus on their rebuild and improve as much as they can this season in hopes of landing a free agent in the summer. The Charlotte Hornets weathered a rash of injuries and a brutal stretch of games in late December and early January. Head coach Steve Clifford has done a fantastic job keeping this team together and now the Hornets appear poised to move up in the standings. Charlotte has won seven of their last ten games overall. They should be able to get the things done tonight, but the line seems just a bit too high and there might be a touch of value here. I will back the Suns with the spread and will stake a medium amount on this game. Good Luck.

Phoenix Suns Asian Handicap +13.50 in full event at odds 1.86

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