posted March 25, 2008 at 15:08 in NBA Free Picks
NBA Basketball Wagering - Home Sweet Home As Jazz Host Bobcats
by Eric Williams
The Charlotte Bobcats, (25-44 SU, 30-38-1 ATS, 36-32-1 O/U), snapped a five-game losing streak in their last outing, beating the hapless Miami Heat 94-82 on Saturday, but the struggling club will face a tough task when they take on the Utah Jazz, (46-25 SU, 37-34 ATS, 36-34-1 O/U) at home where they have recorded the best in the league this season, (30-4) despite having their 19-game home winning streak snapped by the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.
"It was very important to get this win," Bobcats swingman Jason Richardson said. "We were on a five-game losing streak, coming off a five-game winning streak, and we know it's going to be a tough road trip coming up, with four games in five nights. It was good to get a home win to get us back on track."
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The Jazz got back to their winning ways at home just the following night by beating the lowly Seattle Supersonics 115-101.
Carlos Boozer had 26 points and pulled down 13 rebounds while point guard Deron Williams added 15 points and 14 assists for his 12th double-double in his last 14 games.
"I'm just having fun and my teammates are hitting shots and that's where the assists are from. I can't take all the credit. I'm definitely finding them, but they have to hit the shots," Williams said.
The Bobcats are 5-5 in their last ten games and 6-4 against the spread over the same span while the Jazz have gone 7-3 straight up and 5-5 against the spread over the same period.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my analysis and NBA Betting Picks.
Key Bobcats Trends
The Bobcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
The Bobcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Northwest.
The Bobcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Key Jazz Trends
The Jazz are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
The Jazz are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Jazz are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 5-0 in Bobcats last 5 overall.
The Under is 4-0 in Bobcats last 4 road games.
The Under is 9-0 in Jazz last 9 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater.
The Under is 9-0 in Jazz last 9 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
The Bobcats are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
The Underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Analysis: While I like the Utah Jazz to win this game, something tells me the Bobcats are actually going to put up a fight in this contest while finding some way to cover the spread in this matchup. However, I also think the best wager in this matchup is to take the ‘Over’.
NBA Free Picks: Over 206 ½ Total Points/Charlotte +13 Points
09:05 PM EST NBA Odds
Charlotte Bobcats +13 -110
Utah Jazz -13 -110
Over 206½ -110
Under 206½ -110
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