09 March 2008

The Picksix: Putridity abounds in South Beach

Atlanta over ORLANDO (-9.5) -- Too many points to give when the game means much more to the underdog, as the Hawks fight to clear some room for themselves in the playoff picture.

Boston (-4.5) over PHILADELPHIA -- The tough part of Philly's March schedule officially starts now.

CLEVELAND (-5.5) over Portland -- It has become clear that the Blazers are good enough to beat bad teams but not ready to hang with the class of either conference. LeBron will take care of business.

MIAMI (-3.5) over LA Clippers -- As bad as the Heat are, if Dwyane Wade still hasn't been shut down for the year (how has this not happened yet?), the Clips are worse.

Denver over SAN ANTONIO (-7.5) -- This line is too high for a San Antonio team has suddenly lost two in a row against two of the league's fastest-paced teams. Traveling home from Phoenix to run into the league's quickest-playing team a day later won't be good for the old bones.

DALLAS (-15.5) over New York
HOUSTON (-15.5) over New Jersey
-- The Knicks are really bad, and by the same token, the Rockets are really good. Thus our willingness to give a combined 31 points in these two games.

Last night: 3-2
Season: 482-456

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