AAA's 10* REVENGE DESTRUCTION - +$29K 10* NBA RUN!
(NBA) Chicago vs. Charlotte,
Point Spread: 6.00 | -107.00 Chicago (Away)
Result: Loss
This is a 10* REVENGE DESTRUCTION on the Chicago Bulls.

We don't subscribe to any one single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account a bunch of different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. The actual contestants on the field of play rarely enter into our equation when making selections, unless it's a Top 3 player like a LeBron James or Aaron Rodgers etc. One set of criteria which we almost always use when making our decisions, are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. Sometimes these stats can be overrated and other times they help foreshadow the outcome of a contest.

This particular play is based on a few different basic factors:

Revenge: Charlotte has won two of three over Chicago, most recently a 102-96 victory on December 5th.

Derek Rose: Chicago star Jimmy Butler won't be playing in this one, but D-Rose has picked up the slack by averaging 19.5 points and 9.5 assists the last two games.

ATS statistics: This is in fact a spot in which the Bulls have dominated in for bettors, going 12-8 ATS last 20 after allowing 105 points or more, while Charlotte has struggled in this spot by going just 14-17 ATS vs. good offensive teams which score 99-plus points per contest and just 6-10 ATS after scoring 105 points or more.

The bottom line: With a five game road trip which starts on Wednesday, we think the home side comes into this one a bit complacent and despite being down a key player, we ultimately feel that the level of desperation in which the BULLS play with today will prove to be the difference. Play on CHICAGO.

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