Nba Picks - March 22, 2009

We dropped both picks last night. Today we come back with one play.

Today's NBA Basketball Picks:

Game: Cleveland at New Jersey (6:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on New Jersey +6 (-110) (risk 3 to win 2.7)

The Nets need to keep winning to have a shot at the playoffs so I expect a top-notch effort from them tonight. The truth is, they need this game more than Cleveland, who now has a full 4-game lead over Boston for the top spot in the East. The Nets are without Devin Harris but Chris Douglas-Roberts has stepped up to fill the void. Cleveland is 32-1 at home - unreal. But on the road they are not nearly that good. They win by 9 points per game at home but just 4 per game on the road. You might point to New Jersey's poor defense as a reason to back Cleveland here, but it's just the opposite. The Cavs are 1-9 ATS since the All Star break vs. poor defensive teams (those allwoing 46%+ FG)! I'll take the Nets plus the points here at home.

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Check out the last five NBA Basketball Picks Newsletters:

NBA-Basketball-Picks-March-21-2009
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been roaring at home, coming into this game against the Hawks at 31-1 on the season. They are the best defensive team in the league in points allowed, and at home they are...

NBA-Basketball-Picks-March-20-2009
The Kings have not been competitive in the win column on the road, as they come in with a dismal 4-31 road record. They have been highly competitive against the number vs. the teams with a losing reco...

NBA-Basketball-Picks-March-19-2009
Atlanta goes for the perfect 7-0 on this home stand and I really like them to accomplish it. Dallas has a 16-19 record on the road this season while the Hawks are nearly unbeatable at Phillips Arena. ...

NBA-Basketball-Picks-March-18-2009
The New Jersey Net have stopped playing defense and looks like this team is ready to pack it in. They are just 1-6 in their last seven games and are allowing 110.6ppg in the seven game stretch. That i...

NBA-Basketball-Picks-March-17-2009
There is no doubt about the Cavaliers strength at home. The NBA's overall defensive leader in points allowed at 91.3 is even stronger defensively at home. The Cavs are allowing just 86.6 points pe...