Tommy Gold's NBA 2010.02.19 Picks (233-172-6, +40.07)

**TommyGold** · 02-19-2010, 05:07 PM

Denver Nuggets @ Washington Wizards

Denver is coming from a big win, giving an upset defeat to Lebron in his home. Carmelo accepted the challenge that LeBron launch to him, and was the winner. Today the team is probably confident, and we still can despise a little bit the back to back factor, as they are coming from the break and played yesterday their first game in 7 days.

Denver is one of the brilliant teams, as Billups seems more inteligent that ever. With Carmelo returning after almost one month out, and scoring 40 points in Cleveland, this team will attack this second part of the season to show that they can be a contenders fro those that still give them no value.

They will face today the biggest winner in the trade contest, trading all their biggest players after the loss of Arenas "to the gangs". So, we can expect a good team today from Wizards, as they are building a new team. A really easy win to Denver is what I expect.

Pick: Denver Nuggets -5.5 -105 (1.95) The Greek

San Antonio Spurs @ Philadelphia 76ers

The biggest problem for Spurs this season, is that they are to old to play 4 games per week, sometimes, 2 games in 2 days. However, they can use the all star break to rest, and comebak with the best they can provide. After all, this is a team with Duncan, Parker and Ginobili. The talent is huge. They started well, despite some laziness in the last minutes, but they built a confortable lead during the game. They are strong in the paint and can stand up against the big frontcourt of Sixiers.

Sixiers started this second part of the season in the wrong way. Iverson was grumpy, Thadeus and Willians started in the bench, and the team achieved a big loss at home, against Miami. It seems that they already understood that the season is over for them, playoffs seems far.

Today, Spurs will have they can, they have to, as this is their best games, as they had a weak off to rest. Sixiers is the kind of team that easily quit during the game if they started to lose by many, and I expect them today to play under their abilities.

Pick: San Antonio Spurs -3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

**TommyGold** · 02-19-2010, 05:39 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @ Detroit Pistons

Bucks were among the positive surprises this year, leaded by the impressive rookie Jennings and with Bogut being the strength. However, they seems to slowing down their efforts, as they ended badly the first part of the season. The first game in the second part, was worst than the worst nightmare, as they get a defeat by 28 points t home. It seems that lost all their abilities, and will now make the season that everyone thought this summer. Jennings is losing is moment, and passing a bad time, and that have repercussions in the team instantly.

Detroit is going in the other path. They finnaly got all their players without injuries and ready to play. They have been so far one of the biggest dissapointing teams this year, as they were appointed as a strong contenders to playoffs. But the season went bad during the first part, and now it's time to recover. Two days ago, they went to Orlando, abel to hold Magics for 3 quarters, and entering the fourth with signs that they could make the life difficult. But suddenly they struggled and lost that quarter by 20 points and ended with any chances. However, tere were good signgs of a good rehab, and today I expect it to be effective.

November 9, Detroit went to Milwaukee and win 93-81. They know how to do it, and they should now be better. Their biggest weapon is their defense, and they will hold Bucks offensive easily. Bucks in other hand, will try to be good defenders in order to discusse the game. But they will not be able to score many points.

Picks: Detroit Pistons ML -105 (1.95) The Greek & Under 189 -110 (1.91) The Greek

**TommyGold** · 02-19-2010, 06:15 PM

Miami Heat @ Memphis Grizzlies

Miami is one of thouse alarming teams. They can compete for the worst coach in NBA, they can play a horrible game, or they can give an upset to big teams. There are two keys for this team. If Wade plays well, the team can achieve any goal, and when there is a need of a coach, the team can't achieve any goal due to Spoelstra. Today, they will only have their worst, Spoelstra, as Wade is out this game. Without him, the team normally struggles, even with him they do it some times. Their strenght will be with O'neal and Beasley, but they can't have that edge against a team like Memphis.

Memphis is a strong team that were passing a bad moment, but went last game to Toronto win the game. They got and huge edge in the paint, with M. Gasol and Z. Randolph, as they are great rebounders and particullary good as well in the offense. But they are not the only thing this team have, but today, they will be key players to lead the team to a big win. The team is one of the most equalized teams in NBA, with Conley, Mayo e Gay supporting their frontcourt.

Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -6.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

**PhilRivers** · 02-19-2010, 06:30 PM

GL tonight Tommy! I liked reading your write ups too, good stuff!

:thumbs:

**TommyGold** · 02-19-2010, 06:34 PM

Many thanks! :thumbs:

**TommyGold** · 02-19-2010, 06:36 PM

Toronto Raptors @ New Jersey Nets

Toronto had some problems with their defense, but establish it during the first part of the season. However, it's hard to believe in their defense with Bosh out. The last time that happened, they suffered almost 150 points. The kind of game that Toronto plays when things are going in the difficult way, is a run and gun game, something that they are good. Even with Bosh out, Bargnani can fill that spot in the offense pretty well.

The Nets after playing against the Bobcats, have achieved a great win, then returned home and lost to Miami, with an overall score of 171 points. It's never easy to play against a team like Miami, that can "destroy" the show sometimes. At home, they are scoring few points, but isn't due to lack of talent, as they are able to score many points on road. They're getting difficulties at home, as the supporters are not happy with the team with be worst record on NBA.

However, after a loss by one point, they will give all they can today, specially when they know that Bosh is out and they have Lopez. Devin Harris, Lee an Jianlian are the kind players that will proudly accept the chanlege for a gun and run game, and this will be probably a high scoring game, as will not be Toronto to descrease their game and will be Nets to increase theirs.

Pick: Over 198.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

**TommyGold** · 02-19-2010, 08:43 PM

Atlanta Hawks @ Phoenix Suns

What can we expect from an healthy Suns? Only a fast pace and a good accuracy. They are with a 6 straight games with unders, and that's why this line is so low, as I can't see Atlanta try to make a good defence and try to hold down a fast game.

With Crawford ok, he will be one of their biggest weapons, as he can score fast points. But Atlanta isn't defense, despite their good defensive game. On road they allow almost 98 points, and can play a game with a high rythm.

Against Suns, Atlanta will try to keep the pace, and with great scorers, they will easily win. And even thinking they are a good defense, it's to hard to acomplish a good defense in Phoenix, as Suns are able to overcame any defense, specially at home.

Pick: Over 212.5 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes

Utah Jazz @ Golden State Warriors

Utah is 8-0-1 in last 9 road games and 14-3 overall in last 17. Their strengh and work has been amazing, as they are able to win games that they actually didn't played well.

The road isn't something that scares them, and even with Okur out today, the team have enough big mens to occupy the space in the paint. Behind the arc, they have fast players and great scorers as well, with Deron being the key of their game.

They will face today a team with no defense. The truth is that they play that game called "if I can score more, i "probably" could win". However, they are with many injuries, and it's really hard to this team achieve two straigh wins.

Jazz are really good facing teams that are breaked. Warriors are one of that kind, as they only play half the court. And even their roster is breaked, with some players playing the game, anothers sited for the 48 minutes.

Pick: Utah Jazz -5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

**TommyGold** · 02-21-2010, 12:24 PM

Denver was leading by 82-73 in the end of the 3rd Qtr...
The Spurs were leading by 76-73 in the end of the 3rd Qtr...
The Nets only had to score a handful of points to cover the Over...
So, it's the second time this month I finish the day with a 2-7 on spreads and totals... :|

NBA 2010.02.19 results:

Denver Nuggets @ Washington Wizards: Denver Nuggets -5.5 -105 (1.95) The Greek (107-97: LOSS)
San Antonio Spurs @ Philadelphia 76ers: San Antonio Spurs -3 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (106-94: LOSS)
Milwaukee Bucks @ Detroit Pistons: Under 189 -110 (1.91) The Greek (85-91: WIN)
Toronto Raptors @ New Jersey Nets: Over 198.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (89-106: LOSS)

Miami Heat @ Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies -6.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (87-100 2OT: LOSS)
Atlanta Hawks @ Phoenix Suns: Over 212.5 -110 (1.91) 5Dimes (88-80: LOSS)
Utah Jazz @ Golden State Warriors: Utah Jazz -5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (89-100: WIN)

NBA 2010.02.19 finished 2-7 and -5.18 units lost/9 units risked on HDP & OU.
NBA 2009/2010 HDP & OU Record: 235-179-6, +34.89 units won (414 units risked)

NBA 2009/2010 Moneylines Record: 35-51, +4.31 units won (86 units risked)
Milwaukee Bucks @ Detroit Pistons: Detroit Pistons ML -105 (1.95) The Greek (85-91: LOSS)

Tommy Gold's NBA 2010.02.19 Picks (233-172-6, +40.07)

Tommy Gold's NBA 2010.02.19 Picks (233-172-6, +40.07)

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