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Tommy Gold's NBA 2010.01.02 Picks
NBA 2010.01.02, first pick:
Houston Rockets @ New Orleans Hornets
Both teams ended well last year, and there is no doubt that both are motivated to start this year in the best way. Houston ended up with a win against their rivals Dallas, while New Orleans hosted Miami to win as well. In this part of the season, the Rockets are with a better record, specially due to road games.
Today, I expect Houston to struggle a little bit on the court, as I can see advantage for the Hornets. Houston got a faster game this season than last one, a smart play as they lost Ming for season. This made the team more soft on the defense, and quicker in their offense.
Another highlight is that they have kind of "fired" T-mac, as he will not play with the team anymore, and is waiting for trade. It's true that he had several injurie problems and have missed most of this season so far, but he is a all star player.
NO had creepy their way, keeping alive their run to playoffs. They had a bad start, however they are making their home something really strong, and are enjoying an improvment of their best players, wich are giving them a big help.
Today, despite the good road record for Rockets, I expect Hornets to dominate this game. Rockets normally take advantage on road games when their oponnents shows a lazy game, teams that think that the game was won before the start. However, the Hornets at home never make it easy, and never make a lower pace even against the worst teams.
So, we can expect a focused team hosting the Rockets. Brooks that have been one of the best players for Rockets will have to handle today with CP3, something that I can't see him making right, as he will not be able to defend CP3 and will struggle on offense against him. Even the rest os the positions, there is advantage in each one for Hornets.
Pick: New Orleans Hornets -2.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker
Houston Rockets @ New Orleans Hornets
Both teams ended well last year, and there is no doubt that both are motivated to start this year in the best way. Houston ended up with a win against their rivals Dallas, while New Orleans hosted Miami to win as well. In this part of the season, the Rockets are with a better record, specially due to road games.
Today, I expect Houston to struggle a little bit on the court, as I can see advantage for the Hornets. Houston got a faster game this season than last one, a smart play as they lost Ming for season. This made the team more soft on the defense, and quicker in their offense.
Another highlight is that they have kind of "fired" T-mac, as he will not play with the team anymore, and is waiting for trade. It's true that he had several injurie problems and have missed most of this season so far, but he is a all star player.
NO had creepy their way, keeping alive their run to playoffs. They had a bad start, however they are making their home something really strong, and are enjoying an improvment of their best players, wich are giving them a big help.
Today, despite the good road record for Rockets, I expect Hornets to dominate this game. Rockets normally take advantage on road games when their oponnents shows a lazy game, teams that think that the game was won before the start. However, the Hornets at home never make it easy, and never make a lower pace even against the worst teams.
So, we can expect a focused team hosting the Rockets. Brooks that have been one of the best players for Rockets will have to handle today with CP3, something that I can't see him making right, as he will not be able to defend CP3 and will struggle on offense against him. Even the rest os the positions, there is advantage in each one for Hornets.
Pick: New Orleans Hornets -2.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker
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