4 STAR PORTLAND over New Jersey – Somehow, the Nets seems to not be getting better, but in fact worse. We now know where they’re at (0-14) and lines should have adjusted according,
yet they have still failed to cover in four straight. In fact, The Nets are 0-8 ATS (-7.3 ppg) since January 21, 2004 as a dog with no rest when they have lost their last three games SU and ATS.New Jersey played last night and fell at Denver, 101-87. The teams combined for a horrendous 46 turnovers in that game, with the Nets committing 24. The League is 0-9 ATS (-10.2 ppg) since January 28, 2009 as a dog with no rest after a double digit loss in which they committed at least twenty turnovers.Portland does have a day of rest coming into this one after a convincing 122-98 home win over Chicago on Monday. The Trailblazers shot 57% from the field in that contest. Portland is 12-0 ATS (8.6 ppg) since December 27, 2008 with at most one day of rest after a game in which they shot at least 50% from the field.Portland also dominated the glass in that one, holding a 47-27 rebounding edge. The Trailblazers are 10-0 ATS (10.1 ppg) since November 20, 2002 as a favorite after a double digit win in which they controlled at least 60% of the available rebounds.Finally, those 98 points Chicago scored was 10.5 more than expected as that game went flying over the 183.5 total. The Trailblazers are 7-0 ATS (11.2 ppg) since March 18, 2009 after a win in which their DPA was positive.SPORTSBOOK BREAKERS PREDICTION: PORTLAND 105, New Jersey 86