Nba Free Picks - May 02, 2009

We split our picks 1-1 yesterday but remain +7 units in the playoffs and +26 units in April, going 45-35. Today we look to keep our momentum with one premium play from the classic first-round matchup between the Celtics and the Bulls...

WUNDERDOG 2009 RECENT RESULTS ($100/bet)
SPORT	WINS-LOSSES	%	NET
MLB	46-34 Season-to-Date	58%	+$2470
NBA	46-36 last 82 picks	56%	+$2630
NFL	72-44 last 116 picks	62%	+$7320
NHL	35-33 last 68 picks	51%	+$950
TOTAL			+$13370

Today's NBA Basketball Picks:

Game: Chicago at Boston (8:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on First Half UNDER 98 -110 (risk 3 to win 2.7)

This certainly has been one of the most competitive series in a long time in the NBA Playoffs. Some say it's one of the best ever. With four games having already gone to overtime, this series has set a NBA record. The overtime periods have led to a lot of extra points on the board with these games averaging 223 points. But as offensive as the numbers appear, they are jaded by overtime. The fact is that in three of those overtime games, neither team scored more than 97 points in any of them. Boston got here and became the No. 2 seed and won the NBA Championship a year ago because they play tough defense. Kevin Garnett is out which has reduced their defense for sure. But if their was ever going to be a time when they call upon that defensive effort, it will be for a game seven at the Garden - especially in the first half. Chicago is 26-13 UNDER in the first-half after allowing 110+ in their last game the past two seasons. Boston is 14-6 UNDER this season revening a loss and 16-7 UNDER after two straight OVERs. They are also 12-4 UNDER this season in the first half after scoring 105+ in two straight games. The Celtics are 27-12 UNDER in the first half this season vs. teams that average 100+ ppg. The most intense defense of this series will be reserved for the first half in this one, so will go with the first-half UNDER here.

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Check out the last five NBA Basketball Picks Newsletters:

NBA-Basketball-Picks-May-01-2009
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NBA-Basketball-Picks-April-30-2009
This has been a tremendously exciting series for fans of both teams, as well as basketball fans in general. There have been three games decided in OT and one other was a one-possession decision. Only ...

NBA-Basketball-Picks-April-29-2009
The Denver Nuggets played a perfect game against the Hornets, while the Hornets put on one of their worst exhibitions in the history of the NBA. The end result a ridiculous 58-point Denver win. Tha...

NBA-Basketball-Picks-April-28-2009
The Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls have locked horns in an exciting series. Tonight, the teams return to Boston tied at two games apiece, and are ready to tip-off a pivotal game five at the Garden t...

NBA-Basketball-Picks-April-27-2009
This has been a strange series through the first three games. Atlanta made a game one statement by blowing out the Heat by 26 points, only to come back on their home court and lose by 15. Then coming ...