2010 NBA Playoffs Picks & Betting Predictions for April 17th 2010

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Free Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -11 (Dave Price)
The Chicago Bulls used a lot or energy down the stretch just to make the playoffs while King James and company were getting plenty of rest. I’m not worried about the Cavs showing any rust in Game 1 when you consider how sharp they looked in the first couple rounds of the playoffs last season. Look for the much fresher Cavs to send a message to the Bulls right away that this is not going to be a series. The Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 playoff games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Bulls are just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games. Lay the points.

Free Pick: Denver Nuggets -5 (Black Widow)
The Utah Jazz have run into the injury bug entering the playoffs. Andre Kirilenko will not play tonight, and Carlos Boozer makes his return but he is far from 100% with a rib injury. The home team has won 9 of the last 10 meetings in this series. The Jazz are 3-14-1 ATS in their last 18 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. The Nuggets are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Nuggets are 6-0-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings with Utah. The favorite is 23-10-3 ATS in the last 36 meetings. Take Denver and lay the points.