Tommy Gold NBA 2009/2010 - Picks Tracking

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Atlanta Hawks @ Utah Jazz

This month, we had a great profit with Utah. Yesterday, once again, the team was abel to a comeback after being losing by 25 points. They don't need to play well, as they have a good coach and great players in every position. They just need to do enough to ensure wins against teams that aren't depth.

In the other way, Atlanta lost yesterday in Golden State, after being in lead all the game until the last minutes. They were outscored in the last quarter and had a bad defeat. The problem that is appearing for them is lack of defense, their biggest weapon when season started.

Atlanta will play their fourth and last game in this roadtrip, and were able to win only against Clippers, a team that is passing several problems, trades and fired the coach. They went to Phoenix and Golden St. and lost. Today they will go to Salt Lake City, a arena that can be a hell.

The only game this season they had against Jazz were at home in December, and they were abel to win as they hold Jazz for 83 points. But now, this team is not the same and isn't defending the same. They are also showing some difficulties in offense lately. After a great first half of the season, where it seemed that they playoff would be something easy, they are now putting it in jeopardy.

Utah is making a great run lately. 17-2 put them back in the path of playoffs. In February they only lost their last home game, against Lakers. This team had a true sixth player in Salt Lake, where their supporters can really make the arena full of tension for the opponents.

After a loss, it's really unlikely that they would suffer another in a row. This team at home can be even more efective than ever, with a great defense and a good accuracy in offense. So, this team, can improve a lot, but really a lot, from the last games.

If in their last games they were able to win and obtained it, it would be more easy today, as they will be better, will have Okur back, and will face a team that is struggling a little bit.

Pick: Utah Jazz -5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker


Knicks, Mavs and Jazz are final for today.

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NBA 2010.02.23 first pick:

Los Angeles Lakers @ Memphis Grizzlies

Lakers have managed well the absence of Kobe Bryant. They only lost last game, by one point, at home against Celtics. But that was a special game, where the smell of playoffs was huge. So, it was difficult to win without their best player, but that situation will not happen tonight. Tonight Kobe will return to action, and after his loss, we can conclude easily that Kobe makes his team play under a lower pace this season. Besides that, the team is improving their defense a lot, and in the last 5 games they only allowed more than 90 points to Warriors.

Memphis is struggling a lot lately without 4 losses in a row at home. Their last win at home was against the Lakers, 95-93, and since them, they are passing a letdown with a 2-6 record. Their offense is pretty good, as they can score easily in the paint and behind it. This month, they haven't reach 100 points at home in any game, including only 87 points with an OT in their last home game against Miami.

We can expect a low score game, as Kobe will return and will probably put the team playing with a lower pace. Lakers defense has improving lately so far, and on road, they are the kind of team that tries to keep a low pace always. Memphis are not passing a good moment and knows that have to play with calm and try to improve their defense as wells, and will be more focus in that than in offense.

Pick: Under 198.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek

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NBA 2010.02.22 results:

Milwaukee Bucks @ New York Knicks: New York Knicks PK -110 (1.91) 5Dimes (67-83: LOSS)
Indiana Pacers @ Dallas Mavericks: Dallas Mavericks -8.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (91-82: WIN)
Atlanta Hawks @ Utah Jazz: Utah Jazz -5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (100-105: LOSS)

NBA 2010.02.22 finished 1-2 and -1.09 units lost/3 units risked on HDP & OU.
NBA 2009/2010 HDP & OU Record: 241-180-6, +39.35 units won (421 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 36-52, +4.36 units won (88 units risked)

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NBA 2010.02.23 more 4 picks:

Minnesota Timberwolves @ Miami Heat: Minnesota Timberwolves +8 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Minnesota Timberwolves @ Miami Heat: Minnesota Timberwolves ML +325 (4.25) Bookmaker

Portland Trail Blazers @ New Jersey Nets: Over 184 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Phoenix Suns @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Over 204.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

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NBA 2010.02.24 first 2 picks:

Orlando Magic @ Houston Rockets: Orlando Magic -4 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Philadelphia 76ers @ Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns -7.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

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NBA 2010.02.23 results:

Minnesota Timberwolves @ Miami Heat: Minnesota Timberwolves +8 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (88-91: WIN)
Portland Trail Blazers @ New Jersey Nets: Over 184 -110 (1.91) The Greek (93-102: WIN)
Los Angeles Lakers @ Memphis Grizzlies: Under 198.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (98-99: WIN)
Phoenix Suns @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Over 204.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (102-104: WIN)

NBA 2010.02.23 finished 4-0 and +3.64 units won/4 units risked on HDP & OU.
NBA 2009/2010 HDP & OU Record: 245-180-6, +42.99 units won (425 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 37-52, +7.61 units won (89 units risked)
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Miami Heat: Minnesota Timberwolves ML +325 (4.25) Bookmaker (88-91: WIN)

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NBA 2010.02.24 more 2 picks:

Portland Trail Blazers @ Toronto Raptors: Over 198 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Memphis Grizzlies @ Washington Wizards: Memphis Grizzlies -1 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

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NBA 2010.02.24 last 2 picks:

Indiana Pacers @ Chicago Bulls: Over 205 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Los Angeles Lakers @ Dallas Mavericks: Los Angeles Lakers ML +110 (2.10) Bookmaker

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NBA 2010.02.24 results:

Portland Trail Blazers @ Toronto Raptors: Over 198 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (87-101: LOSS)
Memphis Grizzlies @ Washington Wizards: Memphis Grizzlies -1 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (94-99: WIN)
Indiana Pacers @ Chicago Bulls: Over 205 -110 (1.91) The Greek (120-110: WIN)
Orlando Magic @ Houston Rockets: Orlando Magic -4 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (92-110: WIN)
Philadelphia 76ers @ Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns -7.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (106-95: WIN)

NBA 2010.02.25 finished finished 4-1 and +2.64 units won/5 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 HDP & OU Record: 249-181-6, +45.63 units won (430 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 37-53, +6.61 units won (90 units risked)
Los Angeles Lakers @ Dallas Mavericks: Los Angeles Lakers ML +110 (2.10) Bookmaker (101-96: LOSS)



NBA 2010.02.25 final 2 picks:


Cleveland Cavaliers @ Boston Celtics

We have to be aware about recent performs that both teams had. Celtics got the lowest point of this season with 3 losses in a row. It was just after the all star break, and that means that their approach to second part of the season is not the best. For a team that have and average of 101 points per game scored, they were hold to lower number. Despite the game they loss in OT, they were hold below the 100 points mark. Even in their last game, that was a win at home against a soft defense team, they were able to score only 105 points.

So, at this point, their offense is not working properly well. One of the causes is Mo Williams, their principal guard, that is scoring and a average below the 8 points per game after he returned from injury list, he that is one of the biggest scorers of the team. Of course that with Lebron, is hard to believe that this team can struggle offensively, but even Lebron, although we have good numbers, are not producing as much as he usual do. However, the team needs to prove that they are strong, and can easily put away bad periods, like champions have to.

The key will be to play with more concentration, and as they will face another contenders to the title, they will have to approach this game with a huge defense and without mistakes.

Boston has entered the second part of the season showing that they would be better than they were in the first part of the season. Lately, they were able to hold opponents offense, Sacramento, Lakers and Blazers. That's something big, as this games were all on road. Just in Denver they had a big scoring game, but Denver knew just well how to face them at home. In their last game, at home, they were able to hold NYK offense, but they didn't forced their defense, as they could be able to win just with offense. Even so, the game only had 216 points.

Todays game will be like a playoff match. Both teams know that they will have to be able to keep some secrets and not showing all they can do, as they know that they will face each other in an advance part of the season, and the knowledge that both teams can have will be important. Even so, both teams will do whatever they can to win this match, will be focus on defense, and that's why this will be probably a game with a low pace and few points.

Pick: Under 193.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek



Denver Nuggets @ Golden State Warriors

For this matchup, the Nuggets will try their first two wins in a row, and will be aware about the Warriors. The most important thing about this game, is the cirucmstance from the last time these teams played. On January 20, Denver won in OT at Golden State due to clamorous mistakes by the referees. The fair winners should be the Warriors, and they will not that game pass away from their minds so soon.

Today, despite the absence of Maggette, among others, the team will make their best effort to get a win and revenge that game. In three NBA games this season, this is the overall score: 252; 255 and 241. Only the last one was on OT, but its pretty clear which is the gameplan that the Nuggets have. They will play the game that the Warriors want to and will try to play the 'run and gun' (all-out attack) game.

In those conditions, the Nuggets can score very easily, as they have great scorers, such as Carmelo, but when Nuggets enter that kind of game, they also reduce their defence. But they know that they can score more than the Warriors, and that's why they will try to make this game a great show off game with lots of points. They know that if they try to decrease the pace of the game, they will risk the result, as the Warriors have lots of confidence today to win this game if it stays close.

Pick: Over 226.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker


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NBA 2010.02.26 final 4 picks:

Orlando Magic @ New Orleans Hornets: Orlando Magic -4.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Dallas Mavericks @ Atlanta Hawks: Under 194 -110 (1.91) The Greek

Charlotte Bobcats @ Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies -3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Los Angeles Clippers @ Phoenix Suns: Over 209 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

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NBA 2010.02.28 first 4 picks:

Phoenix Suns @ San Antonio Spurs: Under 208 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers: Los Angeles Lakers -6 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Milwaukee Bucks @ Atlanta Hawks: Under 190.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Los Angeles Clippers @ Sacramento Kings: Over 204 -110 (1.91) Diamond (DSI), JazzSports

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NBA 2010.02.28 last pick:

New Orleans Hornets @ Dallas Mavericks: Dallas Mavericks -8 -105 (1.95) The Greek

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NBA 2010.02.28 results:

Phoenix Suns @ San Antonio Spurs: Under 208 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (113-110: LOSS)
Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers: Los Angeles Lakers -6 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (95-89: PUSH/VOID)
Milwaukee Bucks @ Atlanta Hawks: Under 190.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (106-102 OT: LOSS)
Los Angeles Clippers @ Sacramento Kings: Over 204 -110 (1.91) Diamond (DSI) (97-92: LOSS)
New Orleans Hornets @ Dallas Mavericks: Dallas Mavericks -8 -105 (1.95) The Greek (100-108: PUSH/VOID)

NBA 2010.02.28 finished finished 0-3-2 and -3 units lost/3 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 HDP & OU Record: 251-188-6, +40.36 units won (439 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 37-53, +6.61 units won (90 units risked)


NBA 2010.02.26 results:

Orlando Magic @ New Orleans Hornets: Orlando Magic -4.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (100-03: LOSS)
Dallas Mavericks @ Atlanta Hawks: Under 194 -110 (1.91) The Greek (103-111: LOSS)
Charlotte Bobcats @ Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies -3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (89-93: LOSS)
Los Angeles Clippers @ Phoenix Suns: Over 209 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (125-112: WIN)

NBA 2010.02.26 finished finished 1-3 and -2.09 units won/4 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 HDP & OU Record: 251-185-6, +43.36 units won (436 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 37-53, +6.61 units won (90 units risked)


NBA 2010.02.25 results:

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Boston Celtics: Under 193.5 -110 (1.91) The Greek (88-108: LOSS)
Denver Nuggets @ Golden State Warriors: Over 226.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (112-127: WIN)

NBA 2010.02.25 finished finished 1-1 and -0.09 units won/2 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 HDP & OU Record: 250-182-6, +45.54 units won (432 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 37-53, +6.61 units won (90 units risked)

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NBA 2009/2010 February 2010 HDP & OU Record: 52-44-2, +3.23 units won (96 units risked, yield +3.36458%)
NBA 2009/2010 February 2010 Moneylines Record: 7-13, +3 units won (20 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 January 2010 HDP & OU Record: 93-71-5, +13.99 units won (164 units risked, yield +8.53%)
NBA 2009/2010 January 2010 Moneylines Record: 11-12, -6.79 units won (33 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 December 2009 Handicaps and Totals Record: 76-57-1, +11.84 units won (133 units risked, +8.90%)
NBA 2009/2010 December 2009 Moneylines Record: 15-15 (+7.4 units won/30 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 November 2009 Point Spreads and Totals Record: 30-16, +11.3 units won (46 units risked, +24.565%)
NBA 2009/2010 November 2009 Moneylines Record: 4-3 (+3 units won/7 units risked)



NBA 2010.03.01 first 3 picks:

Orlando Magic @ Philadelphia 76ers

Orlando did enough in the first part of the NBA season, placing them first in their division. However, they are not too comfortable, and they can't rest with Atlanta only three wins behind. Concentrating on results now will allow them to avoid late problems due to injuries or just bad nights. Since the break, they have lost at home against the rebuilt Dallas team, and on road at New Orleans. In between, they were able to win at Houston by 18 points. If they were able to do that in Houston, they should also be able to do it in Philadelphia.

Orlando is well known due to Howard. He has been playing well lately, and owns the frontcourt. Their defence is playing well, and with Nelson back and Carter finally making performances we expected, this team is hard to stop right now, with great defence and great offence.

The 76ers are going in the wrong direction since the All-Star break. After the break, in six games, they were able to win two: in Oakland against the Warriors and at home against the Spurs. But this win against San Antonio was more about a poor performance from the Spurs.

Before that game, they lost at home by 27 points against Miami. They were able to face the frontcourt of the Spurs, but that frontcourt is a little bit lazy comparing to Orlando frontcourt. Today, they will probably play without their best man in the frontcourt, Brand, and this will be rough for the 76ers, as they will have few weapons to face Howard, Lewis and company.

Their defence has been smooth lately, and will probably keep going that way today. On the other hand, their defence has not been so bad, it seems that they can handle the absence of Iverson very well . Green is likely to miss too. With Dalembert and Speights the only avaliable centres, they will probably be crushed by Howard, and the other players in the frontcourt will also have problems. Behind the arc will be the key for the 76ers try to keep the scoreboard tight, however, they will probably suffer too many points to keep it that way.

Picks: Orlando Magic -4 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker & Over 198 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker


Toronto Raptors @ Houston Rockets: Houston Rockets -6 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker


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NBA 2010.03.01 last 5 picks:

Atlanta Hawks @ Chicago Bulls: Atlanta Hawks ML +110 (2.10) BetOnline

Portland TrailBlazers @ Memphis Grizzlies: Portland Trailblazers -1.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Portland TrailBlazers @ Memphis Grizzlies: Over 192.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns -2 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns: Over 221 -110 (1.91) The Greek

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NBA 2010.03.01 results:

Orlando Magic @ Philadelphia 76ers: Orlando Magic -4 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (105-126: WIN)
Orlando Magic @ Philadelphia 76ers: Over 198 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (105-126: WIN)
Toronto Raptors @ Houston Rockets: Houston Rockets -6 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (116-92: LOSS)

Portland TrailBlazers @ Memphis Grizzlies: Portland Trailblazers -1.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (93-103: WIN)
Portland TrailBlazers @ Memphis Grizzlies: Over 192.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (93-103: WIN)
Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns -2 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (101-85: WIN)
Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns: Over 221 -110 (1.91) The Greek (101-85: LOSS)

NBA 2010.03.01 finished finished 6-1 and +4.46 units won/7 units risked on point spreads and totals.
NBA 2009/2010 HDP & OU Record: 257-189-6, +44.82 units won (446 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 38-53, +7.71 units won (91 units risked)
Atlanta Hawks @ Chicago Bulls: Atlanta Hawks ML +110 (2.10) BetOnline (92-116: WIN)



NBA 2010.03.02 final 3 picks:

Golden State Warriors @ Miami Heat: Miami Heat -10.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Sacramento Kings @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Under 204 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Indiana Pacers @ Los Angeles Lakers: Over 211 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

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