NBA Basketball Betting Odds & NBA Picks for November 26th 2008

Free NBA Picks: Philadelphia 76ers -2.0 - Wednesday November 26th ‘08 7:35p
The Philadelphia 76′ers prepare to host the Orlando Magic in the city of brotherly love this Wednesday night in a eastern conference battle. Both teams have been winning of late, with the Sixers nabbing W’s in 5 of their L/7 overall , while the Magic have notched victories in 6 of their L/7 and 10 of their L/12. The 76ers have been winning because of some hardcore defensive efforts, while the Magic have played a more balanced type of basketball. The Sixers even with off -season acqusition Elton Brand in the lineup have been unable to score with frequency, and have proven themselves very inconsistent this season. Their defense has been their saving grace , as is evident by not allowing 8 of their L/9 opponents to eclipse the 100 point plateau. The Magic will be without key player Jameer Nelson tonight, for the second straight game, making them less cohesive than usual, which will give the host team Philadelphia an edge in front of the home town fans. I very much like tough defenses at home , and once again will back my convictions by supporting the Sixers to bring home the cash. Final notes & Key Trends:Home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Projected score: Philadelphia 97 Orlando 92 - Courtesy of Alex Smart

Free NBA Picks: Portland Trail Blazers -7.5 (-110) - Wed November 26th ‘08 10:05p
Now, we are normally not fans of laying this many points, but the Portland Trail Blazers look like legitimate playoff contenders this season, and they are undefeated at home while the erratic Miami Heat have had their troubles on the road. The Blazers are now 5-0 straight up at home while winning those games by an average of +10.0 points. Greg Oden has given them the inside presence that they were lacking last year, and they have won three of their last four games with Oden finally back on the court. The Heat are 7-7 SU overall and 2-4 on the road, and they have been maddeningly inconsistent, alternating wins and losses in their last 10 games. Now granted, that would put them in line for a win tonight if that pattern holds, but we do not like the fact that they are beginning a long West Coast trip after going 1-2 in a three-game home stand that ended with a 107-98 loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday. We look for the Blazers to match their average home margin of victory here with another triumph by about 10 points. NBA Free Pick: Blazers -7.5 (-110) - Courtesy of LT Profits

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