Thursday NBA Play of the Night: Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs at the Los Angeles Lakers

In what could be a preview of the Western Conference Finals is on the slate Thursday when the Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers are the defending NBA champions and have the second-best record in the conference. San Antonio has had the best record in the league for most of the season.

The Lakers are giving San Antonio 3.5 points.  This looks taylor-made for a Spurs lock tonight.

The Spurs defeated the Lakers 97-82 on Dec. 28 in San Antonio.  They also are  6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

The Lakers on the other hand, are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. 

Take the Spurs tonite and you'll be counting your winnings in the morning.

Christmas Day: NBA Play of the Day

The Heat vs. Lakers.

The NBA game everyone is waiting for is here.  The Heat is in L.A. to play the Lakers today.  This is setting up perfectly to be the coming out party, for James, Wade and Bosh. 

Both teams have similar records (Lakers are 21-8, Heat are 22-9)  Both teams are below .500 ATS.

The Heat are getting 3 pts and this sets up perfectly for the Heat to make a splash.  The Lakers are coming off a bad loss to Milwaukee, and in that loss they looked slow and lethargic.  The Lakers may be going through a rough spell right now and the Heat see this as an opportunity to make the rest of the league take notice.

Take the Heat and the 3 pts.

Also, when these teams play, the game usually goes over.  Take the over if you want a bonus pick.

Enjoy the games.