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Betting on basketball tonight? I found another UNDER that I like in the NBA tonight! The posted total on this game is currently at (211.5).  Here is what the ACE found on these (2) teams:

UTAH JAZZ                Points For         Points Against                Total
Season                                 104          +               98.2                =      202.2                                                                              Home                                 107.3        +                97                   =      204.3                                                                                                            Last 5                                 106.4        +             103.4               =     209.8                                                                                                                  Division                            105.5         +            103.7               =     209.2

OklCty Thunder         Points For           Points Against               Total
Season                              100.9           +              97.1            =        198                                                                              Away                                 100.1           +              98.3            =        198.4                                                                                                           Last 5                                 108.8           +            102.6           =        211.4                                                                                                   Division                            97.8              +             95.9             =       193.7

None of the above scenarios totals a final score of (211.5) or more!

When looking at head-to-head over the last 6 meetings here is what I found:

3/14/10 – Utah 111 vs. Okl City 119 = 230                                                                                                                                          12/31/09 – Utah 86 vs Okl Cty 87 = 173                                                                                                                                              11/24/09 – Okl Cty 104 vs Utah 94 = 198                                                                                                                                             3/20/09 – Utah 101 vs Okl Cty 94 = 195                                                                                                                                               1/30/09 – Olk Cty 90 vs. Utah 110 = 200                                                                                                                                              1/14/09 – Utah 93  vs. Okl Cty 114 – 207

5 of their last 6 meeting have went UNDER the total of (211.5)! Their last game (230), both teams shot over 50% from the floor and the Jazz actually shot over 60% from the floor and over 50% from 3pt land! So, the odds of those nembers repeating themselves, are not that high.

Here is the last bit of info I have for you on these (2) teams:

• The Jazz have went UNDER (211.5) 7 of their last 10 Home games and 7 of their last 10 games overall
• The Thunder have went UNDER (211.5) 7 of their last Away games and 5 of their last 10 overall

I have been wrong in the past. However, the way I see it, all signs point to a great game ending with a total UNDER (211.5). Lock and load!

- ACE 

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Digging a little deeper into these two teams, the Utah Jazz have gone an incredible 18-4-3 (ATS) over their last 25 games, while the LA Clippers have balanced out a 12-13 record (ATS) over their last 25 games. These two teams squared off against each other in Los Angeles less than a month ago on February 9, 2010 and the Utah Jazz cashed in as 5 point favorites as they defeated the Clippers 109-99. Mind you, this was a Clippers team who then still had Marcus Camby on their roster!

The numbers go even deeper in this matchup over the last 3 years. The Utah Jazz have absolutely dominated, going 8-1 (ATS) vs. the LA Clippers during this time span, including a 3-1 (ATS) record when playing in Los Angeles.

I see the Utah Jazz to continue keeping the sports betting world happy and cashing in tonight as 6 point favorites. If you’re betting on basketball tonight, roll with the Utah Jazz (-6).

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Thursday, February 4, 2010 – 9:30pm (cst) San Antonio Spurs at PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS (+2.5)

I really like this line here people! Both teams have similar records, so we know it will be a close game. Here are some stats and recent trends that are helping me make my decision on the outcome:

STAT                       BLAZERS      SPURS     ADVANTAGE       

Avg pts at Home     100.5                   X

Avg pts on Road         X                      97.2     Blazers by 3.3

STAT                     BLAZERS        OPP       ADVANTAGE       

Avg pts at Home        100.5             95         Blazers by 4.5

 Last 5 Games              102.4          103.8      Spurs by 1.4

STAT                          Opp           SPURS       ADVANTAGE       

Avg pts Away            96.8             97.2             Spurs by .4

 Last 5 Games           100.2           101.2            Spurs by 1

Now…….keep in mind The Blazers are GETTING 2.5 points. Therefore, for every situation where the Spurs are favored, take away the (+2.5) that The Blazers are getting, and the ADVANTAGE goes towards the TRAILBLAZERS across the entire  board! Not by much, but the sweep across the board is very impressive!

Here are some more trends to consider -

PORTLAND is 7-2 against the spread vs San Antonio over the last 3 seasonss

PORTLAND is 4-0 agianst the spread AT HOME vs San Antonio over the last 3 seasons

PORTLAND is 3-1 straight up AT HOME vs San Antonio over the last 3 seasons

My money is on -  PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS (+2.5)

J – E – T -S……Jets, Jets, Jets! (+2.5)

#1 Alabama Crimson Tide – has both the 2nd rated overall and run defense in the country. The Tide gave up on average only 11 pts/game on defense, giving up on average 79yds/game on the ground and 163yds/game in the air. On offense, Alabama averaged to score 31 pts/game averaging 215yds/game on the ground and 197yds/game in the air.

#2 Texas Longhorns – has the 3rd rated overall defense along with the 1st rated run defense. The Horns gave up on average only 15 pts/game on defense, giving up on average 62yds/game on the ground and 189yds in the air. On offense, Texas averaged to scor 40pts/game averaging 152yds/game on the ground and 279yds/game in the air.

As you can see, two very evenly matched teams on both sides of the ball. Texas’ stronghold on offense is their passing game (279yds/game) with Colt McCoy behind center. Bama’s stronghold on offense is their rushing attack (215yds/game)lead by Heisman winner Mark Ingram.

Both teams have similar Run Defense which will effect Alabama’s offense more as they rely on 215yds/game on the ground (differential of 215-62=153). Texas will also be effected on the ground (differential of 152-79=73). Both teams have similar pass defenses as well which will effect Texas more as they rely on 279yds/game in the air (differential of 279-163=116). Bama too will be effected in the air, but not by much (differential of 197-189=8). The combined differentials are also dead locked at Texas giving up 189 and Alabama giving up 161.

So, where do we go from here? The pressure was taken off of Texas weeks ago when Bama passed them in the BCS rankings to be #2, behind then #1 Florida. Texas had its scare vs. Nebraska and will be prepared tonight. Not quite sure if Texas will pull of the win, but they will keep it close. Therefore……………Hook’em Horns! Texas (+4)!

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As far as betting on this game, it is too early to tell if my basketball betting system is choosing this game as the best game of the night to bet on.  My basketball betting system is based on day to day trends. Therefore, we never know the best game to bet on until the day of.  However, if I had to choose today, I would guess the spread will be quite close (maybe Cleveland -3.5) and I would have to give the early edge to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Enjoy this great matchup!