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Wise Guy
(NBA) Memphis vs. Minnesota,
Point Spread: -8.50 | -105.00 Memphis (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -8.50 | -105.00 Memphis (Away)
Result: Loss
Western Conference Game of the Month
Memphis is on a sweet run. They are 8-3-2 against the spread recently but two of the spread losses are by a combined 4.5 while twice in the last five games they have covered by 20.5 or more. Yes Ricky Rubio is back, but there is almost always that one step back before taking a few steps forward. His minutes will be limited and the line accounts for his return.
With Memphis on a big winning streak, they will not overlook anyone. It gets ugly. Also home dog off win of 3 or less is 188-284-6 which says to fade Minnesota. Minnesota worst defensive efficiency allowing 109.8 points per 100 possessions. Memphis second best in their last five games allowing 90.8 and bar none best net rating in their last five games +16.2, 15.4 last seven also No. 1 by large margin! Net rating is the difference between offensive and defensive ratings points per 100 possessions.
Memphis is on a sweet run. They are 8-3-2 against the spread recently but two of the spread losses are by a combined 4.5 while twice in the last five games they have covered by 20.5 or more. Yes Ricky Rubio is back, but there is almost always that one step back before taking a few steps forward. His minutes will be limited and the line accounts for his return.
With Memphis on a big winning streak, they will not overlook anyone. It gets ugly. Also home dog off win of 3 or less is 188-284-6 which says to fade Minnesota. Minnesota worst defensive efficiency allowing 109.8 points per 100 possessions. Memphis second best in their last five games allowing 90.8 and bar none best net rating in their last five games +16.2, 15.4 last seven also No. 1 by large margin! Net rating is the difference between offensive and defensive ratings points per 100 possessions.
