By: Monique Vág
Everyone wants to play the Suns
Phoenix has lost 10 straight and have been held under 100 points six times during that stretch. Today the Suns host a Mavericks team who have gone 13-2 at home, but have struggled on the road with a 2-9 record.
Opponents are scoring 114.1 points per game, on 48.6 percent shooting from the field, versus the Suns this year. Dallas is coming off a game where they put up 114 points and enter Phoenix today as 6.5-point favorites. Take Over the Mavs team total today of 108.
Home-court advantage in Houston
The Rockets finally managed to snap a three-game losing streak with a 111-103 win versus the Trail Blazers. Today the Rockets take on the Lakers who have won six of their most recent seven games. In the head-to-head, Houston has won eight of the last 10 games with the average score 124-109.
Although both teams seem to be trending in opposite directions, this is a very winnable game at home for the Rockets. Expect them to build off their win last night and take them as 5.5-point favorites today.
Not so sweet without Lou
The Clippers have failed to reach 100 points in three of their last four games, and take on the Spurs who have held their two most recent opponents under 100.
With the Spurs posting a 18-7 SU record versus the Clippers over their most recent 25 home games, the Spurs should be able to make it three straight.
Look for the Clippers to struggle once again without reigning sixth man of the year Lou Williams, and back the Spurs as 2-point home faves.
Change of fortunes in Mexico
Today's Magic and Bulls contest will be held at Mexico City Arena in Mexico, and both teams are hoping the change of scenery will get them back into the win column.
The Bulls have only managed to win one of their most recent 10 games, with the Magic struggling as well having lost three straight.
The Bulls have allowed an average of 117.7 points over the most recent three games and opponents are shooting 48.4 percent through that stretch. Although neither team is lighting up the scoreboard, Orlando should be able to take advantage of a porous defense today and go Over their team total of 106.5.
Expect a big game from a big man
The Bulls have been one of the worst teams at defending opposing centers allowing 25.3 points on 52.7 percent shooting and 17.5 rebounds per game. This is a favorable matchup for Magic center Nikola Vucevic who is averaging 20.6 points and 11.5 rebounds. He has grabbed at least 10 boards in five straight games. Take Over his points, rebounds, assists total today.
Everyone wants to play the Suns
Phoenix has lost 10 straight and have been held under 100 points six times during that stretch. Today the Suns host a Mavericks team who have gone 13-2 at home, but have struggled on the road with a 2-9 record.
Opponents are scoring 114.1 points per game, on 48.6 percent shooting from the field, versus the Suns this year. Dallas is coming off a game where they put up 114 points and enter Phoenix today as 6.5-point favorites. Take Over the Mavs team total today of 108.
Home-court advantage in Houston
The Rockets finally managed to snap a three-game losing streak with a 111-103 win versus the Trail Blazers. Today the Rockets take on the Lakers who have won six of their most recent seven games. In the head-to-head, Houston has won eight of the last 10 games with the average score 124-109.
Although both teams seem to be trending in opposite directions, this is a very winnable game at home for the Rockets. Expect them to build off their win last night and take them as 5.5-point favorites today.
Not so sweet without Lou
The Clippers have failed to reach 100 points in three of their last four games, and take on the Spurs who have held their two most recent opponents under 100.
With the Spurs posting a 18-7 SU record versus the Clippers over their most recent 25 home games, the Spurs should be able to make it three straight.
Look for the Clippers to struggle once again without reigning sixth man of the year Lou Williams, and back the Spurs as 2-point home faves.
Change of fortunes in Mexico
Today's Magic and Bulls contest will be held at Mexico City Arena in Mexico, and both teams are hoping the change of scenery will get them back into the win column.
The Bulls have only managed to win one of their most recent 10 games, with the Magic struggling as well having lost three straight.
The Bulls have allowed an average of 117.7 points over the most recent three games and opponents are shooting 48.4 percent through that stretch. Although neither team is lighting up the scoreboard, Orlando should be able to take advantage of a porous defense today and go Over their team total of 106.5.
Expect a big game from a big man
The Bulls have been one of the worst teams at defending opposing centers allowing 25.3 points on 52.7 percent shooting and 17.5 rebounds per game. This is a favorable matchup for Magic center Nikola Vucevic who is averaging 20.6 points and 11.5 rebounds. He has grabbed at least 10 boards in five straight games. Take Over his points, rebounds, assists total today.
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