Winning Sports Picks

5* Wiseguy NBA "Total" Blowout of the Month on Celtics/T-Wolves UNDER 186
Bottom Line: The Under is 22-7 in the Timberwolves last 29 overall as this team has really struggled offensively. I can't see Minnesota getting much of anything tonight against a strong Celtics defense. The Under is also 5-0 in the Timberwolves last 5 games as a home underdog. While I expect Boston to shut down the Wolves, it doesn't have any incentive to run up the score. Boston is playing a back-to-back so expect Doc not to over extend his starters' minutes. This one comes in way Under.

5* Wiseguy TNT Prime Time Pounder on Spurs -4
Bottom Line: The Spurs are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in this matchup and a dominant 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Chicago. Plus, the road team is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings. The Spurs have won 4 straight in this series over the last 3 seasons by at least 5 points each time, with 3 of those wins coming by at least 10 points. San Antonio looked good last night in blowing out the Hornets and I like them to continue their dominance over Chicago here. The starters played low minutes last night so tired legs should not be an issue and the new acquisitions add even more quality depth to an already deep Spurs 2nd unit. Lay the number.

5* Wiseguy NBA Finals Game 5 *BLOOD BATH* on Lakers +3.5
The Lakers delivered a dagger to the heart of the Magic with their Game 4 OT win and I like them to take home the title tonight. The Lakers are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Orlando, the Road team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings, and the Underdog is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Lakers are 24-8-2 ATS in their last 34 games as a road underdog while the Magic are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games as a home favorite of 4.5 or fewer points. Orlando hangs tough for the majority of this game, but in the end the Lakers just have too many weapons. Plus, you can underestimate the added motivation that Mickael Pietrus gave the Lakers by putting two fists in the back of Gasol. Take the points.

5* Wiseguy 2009 NBA Finals *BLOOD BATH* of the Year on Lakers +2.5
The Lakers are 6-0 SU and ATS off a loss this postseason, winning by an average margin of 16.8 ppg in these spots. With Kobe out to prove he hasn't hit a wall, I have no doubts the Lakers bounce back strong with a win tonight. Pound LA!

5* Wiseguy NBA Finals Total of the Year on Lakers/Magic UNDER 198.5
Plays under on all teams where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points - extremely well rested team - playing 3 or less games in 10 days, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team are 36-11 the last 5 seasons. Expect to see another Under tonight as the defensive intensity is high in this one.

5* Wiseguy Game 2 *BLOOD BATH* on Lakers -6.5
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are hungry for a title after being denied last season. There's no way they lose Game 2 at home to give the Magic any inkling of hope. You have to expect the Magic to shoot better than they did in Game 1, but I don't expect it to be a night and day difference. LA's defense was responsible for Orlando's poor shooting and that "D" is not going anywhere. LA will make Dwight Howard beat them from the free throw line (the weakest part of his game) and it will chase the rest of the Magic off the three point line with hard close outs. Plays On Home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (LA LAKERS) - after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more against an opponent that just scored 80 points or less are 41-16 ATS since 1996. Bet the Lakers.

5* Wiseguy NBA Finals Game 1 BLOOD BATH on Lakers -6
The experience gained in last year's Finals loss to the Celtics gives LA a big edge in Game 1 against a Magic team that has not been here before. Another huge key that not many will talk about is the layoff in between series. In this case, it hurts the Magic more as it has cooled them off, while it has helped the more veteran Lakers, who have thrived with extra rest. In fact, LA is 8-1 ATS when playing only its 2nd game in 7 days this season, winning in these spots by an average score of 110.9 to 96.3. Cash in with the Lakers!

5* Game 6 *BLOOD BATH* (TNT) on Magic -2
There's no way the Magic let this thing go back to Cleveland for a Game 7. Orlando have outplayed the Cavs in this series and LeBron won't get enough help tonight to get the job done. Here's the key: The Magic are 5-0 SU and ATS in their last 5 home games against the Cavs and 10-1 ATS in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons. Bet the Magic.

5* Wiseguy NBA Playoffs *BLOOD BATH* of the Week on Lakers +5.5
Denver was left crying about the officiating after Game 5 and also questioned the decision of their coaching staff to double Kobe Bryant all over the floor as he was able to find his teammates time and time again. I dare the Nuggets to play Kobe straight up tonight because they can kiss their season goodbye if they do. These points are just too good to refuse with LA heading into Game 6 extremely confident, especially X-factor Lamar Odom, who is coming off his best game of the postseason. I'll back the best road team in the NBA tonight as the Lakers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. Bet the Lakers!

5* Wiseguy Game 5 *BLOOD BATH* on Cavs -7
Odds makers are expecting a win and cover from Cleveland tonight. Orlando is up 3-1 in this series and has covered every game to gain the public's support. The book's have lowered the number a bucket from what we saw in the first two games in Cleveland as well to create great line value. Usually the line is increased in do-or-die games. It's desperation time for LeBron James and company and I believe that will bring out the best in them as they play with nothing to lose tonight. We also can't forget that Cleveland held big leads in each of the first two games of this series but lacked the killer instinct to put the Magic away. They won't make the same mistake with their playoff life on the line. Cleveland is 13-2 ATS off a road loss this season, winning in these spots by 12.8 ppg on average. Lay the number.

5* Wiseguy Game 5 BLOOD BATH on Lakers -5.5
The Lakers are a perfect 5-0 ATS following a defeat in these playoffs and I fully expect this trend to continue tonight. Denver is just 3-25 in its last 28 games in LA against the Lakers and I can't see them getting the job done here. Pound the Lakers in this bounce back spot.