AAA's COAST-TO-COAST EXPRESS (ALL AABBOOAARRDD!)
(NBA) LA Lakers vs. Atlanta,
Point Spread: 2.50 | -115.00 Atlanta (Home)
Result: Loss
This is a 9* EXPRESS on the Atlanta Hawks.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics.

This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS statistics and common sense:

As note that LA is still just 13-14 ATS in its last 27 after playing to three consecutive OVERS, while ATL is 15-5 ATS in non-conference games and 4-2 ATS after playing three consecutive road games.

The bottom line: LA has been playing very well of late with two straight wins out of the break, but with three whole days off before a game in Miami, we think the visitors finally have a letdown here. ATLANTA won't be taking anything for granted and while the outright upset isn't out of the question, we're going to recommend grabbing the points. Play on the HAWKS.

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