Cavaliers at Hawks Under 222 1/2 The Cavaliers are slightly below average defensively ranking 17th in points allowed per game at 112.2. Cleveland’s major problem is scoring. The Cavaliers are the lowest-scoring team in the NBA. They also rank last in offensive efficiency and play at a slow pace. No wonder the Under has cashed […]
By Stephen Nover The Toronto Raptors were overlooked last season when they won the NBA championship. The Raptors still aren’t getting respect as I’ve seen odds as high as 30-1 on them (currently at Sportsbook.com) to repeat their championship. No Kawhi Leonard is a big reason for those high odds. But guess what? Toronto has […]
By Stephen Nover Ever try to make a top 10 list of the greatest NBA players in history? Man, it’s difficult and I’ve been closely watching the sport for 57 years! Karl Malone is maybe the top pure power forward ever. But he doesn’t make my top 10. Neither do Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Jerry […]
By Stephen Nover Timberwolves plus 12 1/2 at Rockets It has been eight years since the Timberwolves beat the Rockets in Houston. I don’t expect Minnesota to end that 13-game road losing streak to the Rockets. I do expect, though, the Timberwolves to hang within single digits. Houston isn’t playing nearly well enough to be […]
By Stephen Nover Hornets plus 2 at Cavaliers I must admit, watching a Hornets-Cavaliers matchup wasn’t on my New Year’s resolution list. Peeling potatoes might be more enjoyable than viewing this game. Handicapping-wise, though, I believe there’s money to be made backing the underdog Hornets and not just because the Cavaliers are 0-3 ATS when laying […]
By Stephen Nover Jazz minus 6 at Hawks There will be a time to take the proper amount of points with the Hawks. Big man John Collins is due to come off the suspended list after two more games. But for now the Hawks are a fade. Atlanta is 6-22. Only Golden State has a […]
