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4* on H oust on R ock ets -4.5(-110 at betus)

This is a mismatch Friday as the Rockets continue playing superb basketball to start the 2009 season. Sacramento is without their two best scorers due to injury, with Kevin Martin and Francisco Garcia each watching this one from the bench. The Rockets' only losses this season have come against the Lakers, Blazers and Mavericks, three teams that are arguably the best teams in the West. Sacramento is far from that, though they have played well of late. After 3 straight wins, the Kings are certainly being overvalued here tonight. Houston is 3-0 SU & 3-0 ATS in their last 3 meetings with Sacramento, winning by at least 11 points in all 3 games. Take Houston and lay the points.

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4* on Ut ah Ja zz +2(-101 at 5dimes)

After Utah's slow start to this season, the Jazz are now showing excellent value. They would usually be a road favorite here against the 76ers, but their slow start has them going under the radar and the odds makers have adjusted this line accordingly. The 76ers have faced only 1 team from the Western Conference, and that resulted in a home loss to the Phoenix Suns. There's no question the West is more stacked from top to bottom, and Utah remains one of the better teams in the West despite their start. Utah is 19-5 SU & 15-8 ATS in their last 24 meetings with Philly. They have won all 4 meetings over the last 3 seasons, including two wins in Philly. The 76ers are 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games versus good passing teams, averaging >=23 assists/game over the last 3 seasons. Take Utah and the points.