Numbers indicate a win SU so Ill play em to cover. The jersey one is a little tougher. NJ is about as solid as it gets defensive-wise in the East behind Detroit but they have been racking up the numbers as of late.
Also
NJ 14-5 under against poor passing teams
NJ 13-7 under against poor pressure teams
Houston 9-4 under against good foul drawing teams.
So if Houston isnt creating any turnovers or causing any fouls( NJ 2-0 under against teams called for 2 less fouls than their opponent) than the pace will be methodical. Meaning NJ controls the ball and take Hi % shots they are officially the Old Giants of the NBA.
I see a strong under but if you see something let us know.
My main man LT
I was just thinking NJ is going to score a lot more than the 71 points they scored the last time these two played. They are averaging 98+ at home while Houston is allowing (94-) on the road. Houston comes from the more talented Wild Wild West and has seen better D in road games. ( Just came off games with Denver and SA, averaging almost 100 pts last 5 games against Western Conference teams) Line here set at (184-) with the score of the previous game 83-71 Houston, line set there at 180. Makes me think?
Things never go as seems. But I am convinced that NJ will control this pace/game. As of late NJ has been playing the more uptempo teams and Houston is not. That is why I believe the scoring has been consistently high for NJ. Memphis, NY, GS these guys push the ball. Against Houston-slow and controlling....NJ's game I am gonna sit this one but good luck.
No problems here. I thought I may have been thinking too much so I got off the over. I didn't watch the game, but I bet Mutombo had some affect. He is getting more time of late.
I'll take LA and the over for a winning evening. 2-2 right now with Miami losing after being up in the 4th.
If anything, I'll play against trends this time of year.