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New Jersey Nets vs. New York Knicks (NBA) - Mar 18, 2009 7:35 PM EDTPlay: Point Spread: -7/-105 New York Knicks Pick Title: Cajun Sports NBA 2-Star Complimentary SelectionMadison Square Garden will be the site of tonight’s battle between the host New York Knicks and the visiting New Jersey Nets. For the Nets this will be their final game of a five-game road swing that has seen them lose the previous four games SU and ATS allowing their opponents to score 116, 109, 107 and 121 respectively. These teams have met twice this season at the Izod Center with the Knicks winning the first meeting 121 to 109 covering as a 7.5 point road underdog and then the Nets getting a measure of revenge winning 106 to 101 as a five point home favorite. The Nets are 1-4-1 ATS their last six series meetings. The Knicks are 24-14 ATS revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points this season and 15-7 ATS revenging a same season loss. As if the Nets needed any more bad news it appears guard Devin Harris will miss tonight’s contest due to a shoulder injury. Harris is a key component for the Nets offense against the Knicks as he shot 55 percent from the field and averaged 34 points per game in the first two meetings this season. Data base research has uncovered several active systems for tonight’s game. Play AGAINST NBA teams after losing their last three games SU and ATS, 54-77-2 ATS. If the game has a line range of 6 to 7.5 points that record is 7-18 ATS for our Play AGAINST team. If our Play AGAINST team has lost their last four games the record is 2-10 ATS. Play AGAINST NBA division road underdogs after going ‘under’ the total in their last game, 18-36 ATS. If our Play AGAINST team has gone ‘under’ in their last two games the record is 10-22 ATS and if they have gone ‘under’ in their last four games the record drops to 1-8 ATS. Play ON NBA division home teams coming off an ATS win in their last game, 54-30 ATS. If they are a division home favorite the record is 58-34 ATS. If our division home favorite has won their last two games ATS the record for these teams is 20-8 ATS, if they won their last three ATS the record is 14-4 ATS and if they won their last four games ATS the record is a perfect 7-0 ATS. NBA division home favorites coming off two road games are 24-8 ATS and a perfect 7-0 ATS if they were on the road for their last four games. Both teams are fighting for the final playoff spot along with the Bulls, Pacers and Bobcats so we expect an all out effort from the host tonight. Not only are the Knicks trying to gain a little playoff ground they are also seeking revenge for the last meeting between these two teams. Lay the chalk with the host as the Knicks get the win and cover in the Big Apple on Wednesday night. Graded Selection: 2* New York Knicks 114 New Jersey Nets 101