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[NBA YTD TOTAL: 8-5: +5 UNITS]

[P.O.D. YTD: 2-0: +5 UNITS]

GSW/PHO UNDER 232.5 (P.O.D.) **2 UNITS**

PHOENIX SUNS -5.5 **1/2 UNIT**

By now, you should’ve realized that the Phoenix Suns are not the same Suns that were once coached by D’Antoni… They can still put up points, just not too effectively… And the Warriors are nowhere near the playoff contenders that they were when they knocked out Dallas in the first round a few years back.. I can see both teams lighting up the scoreboard tonight, but I just can’t see this game going too much past 220… With the line having opened at 227.5 and having climbed all the way up to 232.5, it seems like the OVER-backers will get jacked up tonight…

ORL/NJN OVER 197.5 (P.O.D. #2) **2 UNITS**

ORLANDO MAGIC -10.5 **1/2 UNIT**

Having gone undefeated in the pre-season, the Magic followed it up with a stellar performance at home two nights ago… Playing without Rashard Lewis for the first 10 games (due to suspension for using drugs), everyone wondered how the Magic would fare, but the Magic men have managed to start where they left off from last season… With all the new offensive weapons acquired by the Magic, I can’t see them scoring under 100 points on any given night.. But tonight, both teams will be playing their hearts out, and I see a shoot-out in the midst.. Look for big games from Ryan Anderson, Vince Carter, and Courtney Lee, who will be looking to prove that each team got the better end of the trade (which should be obvious)…

INDIANA PACERS -1.5 **1 UNIT**

Now, Dwyane Wade is my favorite player… and it’s very difficult betting against him, just knowing what he’s capable of… My main reason for taking this pick is not because of the Heat’s bench (or rather, lack thereof)… There’s just too much love for a Heat team that hasn’t fared well on the road… I just can’t see how Quentin Richardson is going to keep up with Danny Granger (who scored 31 points when he was considered “doubtful” for Game 1)… and Jermaine will not have his 22-12-4 that he got in Game 1… The developing Roy Hibbert should be plenty of body to keep him wrestling all night…

PHILADELPHIA SIXERS -6 **1 UNIT**

So the Sixers lost Andre Miller in the offseason, and the lack of a true PG was evident in Game 1… However, Lou Williams looks like he can develop into another bright star for the Sixers… With Elton Brand back and everyone like AI, Dalembert and Young healthy, I just can’t see how the worst team in the league can keep up with the young studs of the Sixers… Michael Redd should be back in action tonight, and I don’t see him coming out firing like Arenas did… I see a big and easy win for Philly tonight…

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER +5.5 **1/2 UNIT**

As I mentioned in a previous post about the Thunder this year, they are a very young and exciting ball club with a LOT of talent… Sure Detroit has seasoned vets that have been to the NBA Finals and won, but they are not the same team from last year, or the year before that… With Villanueva and Gordon making their home debut tonight, everyone is expecting a big win for the Pistons, but I just don’t see that happening… Westbrook led his team to victory in Game 1, cashing in on 13 assists (career high), and I just can’t see Stuckey keeping up with him… I’m looking for Gordon to flop tonight, and I’ll say Jeff Green to the BANK!!!

LOS ANGELES LAKERS -8 **1/2 UNIT**

Based on Game 1′s performance, we know that the Lakers are still the same Lakers, with or without Artest… They will play tough opponents aggressively and look for early leads, and let the sub-par opponents hang tight in games… Tonight, the Lakers are put to the test as they will once again be without Pau Gasol when facing the Mavs… The Mavs lost their home opener to the Washington Wizards, even with the addition of Shawn Marion.. Of course it’ll only be a matter of time before this team starts gelling together, but tonight is not that night.. I see the Lakers coming up with a big W, easily in DD fashion… Lamar Odom to the BANK!!!

GL