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AAA's 10* TNT SUPER-BLOWOUT - +$32,000 RUN w/ NBA 10*'s!
(NBA) LA Lakers vs. Chicago,
Point Spread: -7.00 | -107.00 Chicago (Home)
Result: Win
Point Spread: -7.00 | -107.00 Chicago (Home)
Result: Win
This is a 10* TNT SUPER-BLOWOUT 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 factors:
Injured legend: The Lakers have looked a lot more competitive of late, especially for bettors as they've covered in six straight games. A big reason has been the improved play of Kobe Bryant, who has averaged 24.9 over his last seven. Note though that Bryant would dislocate his right middle finger in Friday's 119-113 loss to San Antonio and while the aging super star will get the start today, we don't expect him to be nearly as effective. With their main weapon and offensive focal point relegated as a second or third option tonight, we have a hard time seeing the overachieving visitors keeping pace with this hungry home side.
Rising Bulls?: Chicago stumbled into the break, but looked great on both ends of the floor in a 116-106 home over Toronto on Friday that ended a five-game skid. Pau Gasol, who played 6.5 years with Bryant in LA, would barely miss posting a triple-double with 18 points, 11 boards and nine assists. Gasol dominated his former team on January 28th as well with 21 points, 12 boards and seven assists in the Bulls' 114-91 victory.
If history is any precedence: The Bulls have to like their chances today in being able to string together a couple of convincing victories as they've won seven of the last nine in the series, including the last four on their home floor.
ATS statistics: Note that LA is just 5-7 ATS this season after scoring 105 points or more, while Chicago is 12-9 ATS in all non-conference contests.
The bottom line: With their leader injured, we expect the Lakers to come out flat tonight, it's a perfect storm of factors working in favor of the BULLS, lay the points.
AAA Sports
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 factors:
Injured legend: The Lakers have looked a lot more competitive of late, especially for bettors as they've covered in six straight games. A big reason has been the improved play of Kobe Bryant, who has averaged 24.9 over his last seven. Note though that Bryant would dislocate his right middle finger in Friday's 119-113 loss to San Antonio and while the aging super star will get the start today, we don't expect him to be nearly as effective. With their main weapon and offensive focal point relegated as a second or third option tonight, we have a hard time seeing the overachieving visitors keeping pace with this hungry home side.
Rising Bulls?: Chicago stumbled into the break, but looked great on both ends of the floor in a 116-106 home over Toronto on Friday that ended a five-game skid. Pau Gasol, who played 6.5 years with Bryant in LA, would barely miss posting a triple-double with 18 points, 11 boards and nine assists. Gasol dominated his former team on January 28th as well with 21 points, 12 boards and seven assists in the Bulls' 114-91 victory.
If history is any precedence: The Bulls have to like their chances today in being able to string together a couple of convincing victories as they've won seven of the last nine in the series, including the last four on their home floor.
ATS statistics: Note that LA is just 5-7 ATS this season after scoring 105 points or more, while Chicago is 12-9 ATS in all non-conference contests.
The bottom line: With their leader injured, we expect the Lakers to come out flat tonight, it's a perfect storm of factors working in favor of the BULLS, lay the points.
AAA Sports
