posted March 26, 2008 at 18:04 EST in NBA Betting Trends

Despite the loss of their two talented seven-footers, Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol, the Los Angeles Lakers, (49-22 SU, 43-26-1 ATS, 34-36 O/U), have managed to maintain their level of excellent play thanks to MVP candidate Kobe Bryant – and the improved play of his supporting cast.

The Lakers, one of the most featured teams in the BetUS.com Locker Room this season, come into tonight’s contest against the Charlotte Bobcats, (25-44 SU, 30-38-1 ATS, 36-32-1 O/U), having won six of their last ten games, including a thrilling 123-119 overtime victory against the Golden State Warriors on Monday that put Los Angeles back in first place in the tight western conference playoff race.

"It was a huge win, especially for us," said Bryant, who scored 30 points, pulled down 11 rebounds and dished out seven assists. "You have to remember we are still not playing with two starters, who are two key members of our ball club. We are undermanned, but we are still playing very well."

The Bobcats have not been nearly as successful this season as the Lakers, having dropped six of their last ten including a 128-106 loss to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.

The Lakers, one of the best ATS teams in the league in the BetUS.com Sportsbook this season, have posted a respectable 5-5 record against the spread in their last ten games while the Bobcats have managed to post an identical 5-5 mark against the spread over the same span.

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my analysis and NBA Betting Picks.

The Bobcats are 5-1 ATS in their last six games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.

The Bobcats are 8-2 ATS in their last ten games as an underdog.

The Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last five vs. NBA Southeast.

The Lakers are 9-0 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.

The Under is 5-0 in Bobcats last five overall.

The Under is 4-1 in Lakers last five games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.

The Bobcats are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.

The Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.

Analysis: Ho-hum … looks like another L.A. blowout tonight. Take the Lakers to rout the uninterested Bobcats who already have one foot on the proverbial golf course as they prepare for their summer vacation.

NBA Free Picks: Lakers -14½ Points/Over 210 Total Points

10:35 PM EST NBA Odds

Charlotte Bobcats +14½ -110

LA Lakers -14½ -110

Over 210 -110

Under 210 -110

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