LAST NIGHT: 0-1-1 (-10 units)
FEBRUARY: 4-3-1 (+9.6 units)
ALL TIME: 4-3-1 (+9.6 units)

RECAP: I have been sitting here for 5 minutes trying to find the words to describe how angry I am with Bradley Beal. 20 points 4 assists 3 rebounds might look fine on paper. However, if you are a degenerate gambler watching the game last night, you know otherwise. Bradley Beal missed 3 of 4 free throws down the stretch. Get too baked at halftime? Vegas give you a call in the 4th? Girlfriend cheating? What the hell? The spread of this game should have easily covered, and I hope we all were able to sleep last night even with the push. C'mon Man! We were also defeated in another frustrating game last night. The Wild couldn't find a way to put it in the net, and needed a shootout to secure the victory. Well, I hope you haven't spent your 9.6 units yet... Because we are attacking the NBA tonight with two great games.

Golden State Warriors -7.5 at Oklahoma City Thunder
7:30pm central
(11 units wagered, 10 units won)

In Lebron's return game to Cleveland, the Heat destroyed the Cavs 118-90. I am getting similar vibes in this game. The Thunder are a far better team than the Cavaliers were back in 2010. That being said what sticks out to me is how Lebron played going against one of the most hostile crowds. He had 38 points 8 assists and 5 rebounds. He only played 30 minutes throughout 3 quarters. Durant isn't Lebron but if you were paying attention to the first two meetings between these teams, Durant has had a killer mentality. In their first meeting this season Durant was an absolute savage. He may have been running his mouth, but his game was certainly doing most of the talking. Durant had 39 points splashing 7 of his 11 shots from behind the three point line. The Warriors went on to win the game 122-96. In their second meeting at Oracle Arena, we saw more of the same. The Warriors won 121-100, and Durant had 40 points on 13 of 16 shooting. Enes Kanter had 22 points and 9 rebounds in this game. Sir Kanter has since punched a bench chair and is out for the near future after having surgery on his forearm. That means we are going to see more of Domantas Sabonis, Jerami Grant, and Joffrey Lauvergne than we saw in the first two games. Gross! I love Russell Westbrook, and it has pained me to write this, but he had 16 turnovers in the first two meetings combined. Westbrook can have as many points, assists, and rebounds as he wants. As long as he is turning the ball over, and Durant is making nearly every shot, the Thunder don't stand a chance. Durant has hired extra security for the game because... he knows he will need it after he embarrasses the Thunder on their home floor. Expect Durant to come out firing... and making. Take the Warriors tonight in another blow out.


Miami Heat -3.5 at Philadelphia 76ers
6:30pm central
(11 units wagered, 10 units won)

The Miami Heat have won 13 straight games. They are easily the hottest team in the NBA right now. One of those victories even came against Golden State. They have been absolutely unstoppable, and that shouldn't change at Phili tonight. Joel Embiid has been a monster on the floor this season. He has only been able to play in 1 of the past 12 games and won't be suiting up tonight. During that span the 76ers are 4-8. I might have stayed away from this, as I have been a fan of 76ers moneyline picks all season while Embiid was playing. I just don't feel the same way about this Sixers team when he isn't on the court.  The Heat did play last night in Brooklyn and Dion Waiters may sit out. I can see how this could be seen as a trap. That being said, I have no problem taking the hottest team in the NBA to win by 2 possessions or more at the Wells Fargo Center tonight. Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic are more than enough, with their supporting cast to ensure a victory. Ride with The Heat tonight as they attempt to keep the fire burning.