NBA Basketball Betting Picks & Odds: December 15th 2008

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Phoenix Suns -8.0 - Mon December 15th ‘08 9:05p
Former coach of the Phoenix Suns Mike D’Antoni makes his return to the the desert to play the high flying Suns as the HC of the NY Knicks. Big Mike has implemented his take no prisoners offensive style on a young and very average looking group of Knicks, with mixed results. The Suns know their old mentors style of play very well and are more equipped to play this up-tempo game than their visiting opponents, making for a bad matchup situation for the Knicks. New York despite of an offense that averages 105.0 points per game , are a dismal defensive side that ranks second-worst in the league allowing a whopping 106.8 points per game. Look for the Knicks to get a reality check here this evening. Projected score: Phoenix 118 NY Knicks 103 - Courtesy of Alex Smart

Minnesota Timberwolves +4.0 (-110) - Mon December 15th ‘08 10:05p
It is a shame that somebody has to win this game, as the Minnesota Timberwolves come in on a nine-game losing streak while the Sacramento Kings have lost 10 of their last 11 games. Usually, in a matchup of dregs vs. dregs like this, we would favor the underdog since the favorite probably has no right giving points to any opponent. This game is no exception, so the Timberwolves could end their losing streak here. The Kings are 6-18 straight up overall, and while they normally have one of the bigger home court advantages in the league, this has not been the case this year as they are just 4-9 at Arco Arena. The problem has been an atrocious Sacramento defense that is allowing 106.1 points per game overall, and had not been much better here at home surrendering 104.2 per contest. Even these normally inept Timberwolves put up 109 points on the Kings in November, albeit in a 121-109 loss. That was during a 3-0 start for Sacramento at home this season though, and they have won just one home game since then. Now that the reality that that the Kings are not a good team has set in, do not expect them to suddenly rediscover that early season home energy again here. Now Minnesota is actually a decent 6-6 against the spread on the road thus far, and not only do we expect another cover here, but an outright upset would not be at all surprising. NBA Free Pick: Timberwolves +4 (-110) - Courtesy of LT Profits