AAA's 10* O/U WEST-COAST EXPRESS (+$13,136 Y-T-D NBA RUN!)
(NBA) Memphis vs. Portland,
Total: 194.00 | -103.00 Under
Result: Loss
This is a 10* O/U WEST-COAST EXPRESS on the OVER between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trailblazers.

For a number of different reasons, I expect this total to eclipse the posted number as the game comes down the stretch. Memphis rolled into the All Star Break in winning 14 of its last 17, but would lose 105-89 in Oklahoma City on February 11th; suffice it to say, a trip to Portland is just what the doctor ordered to get untracked because if history is any precedence, then the visitors have to be loving their chances today as they've won seven of the last eight in this series overall and four of their last five on the Blazers' home floor: "We need to come back after the break and be ready," Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph said. "It was a good first part of the season, but we can't be satisfied. We've got to come back and be ready." Obviously Portland has different ideas, it's playing with double revenge after dropping both meetings this year, including a 112-99 setback at home back on November 28th. And there's no question that the Blazers will be eager to atone for a dismal 92-76 loss in Utah on Friday, the 76 points were Portland's fewest since 2013. Portland will also welcome the newly acquired Arron Afflalo and Alonze Gee, who came over in a five-player deal from Denver, a situational/motivational factor which only helps us with our OVER play in my opinion. From a trend based stand point, this play is about as strong as you could possibly ask for as well, as note that Memphis has seen the total go OVER the number in two of three this year after a loss by ten points or more and in four of six as a road dog of three points or less. And note that Portland has seen the total sail above the posted number in 14 of 26 vs. teams with winning records and in eight of 15 in trying to revenge a loss vs. an opponent. In my opinion, all signs do indeed point to the OVER as the sharp move in this contest.

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