Scott Rickenbach 12/1
*28-11 (72%) ATS* NBA *HUGE UPSET SPECIAL*
6* CHARLOTTE BOBCATS(+4) over Boston Celtics
Of course, this is a huge revenge game for Charlotte. In their opening game of the season the Bobcats were absolutely embarrassed at Boston when the Celtics drilled them 92 to 59. Much has changed since then and Charlotte has won four straight games heading into this rematch which they gladly get at home. Note that Boston is only 6-10 ATS as a favorite this season. They’re facing a Bobcats team that has kicked their defense into a higher gear. Charlotte allowed just 76 points to Washington in their most recent game. Note that the Bobcats are 18-5 ATS when they’re coming off of a game where they allowed 85 points or less in their prior game. In other words, we’ve got a combined 28-11 (72%) streak here that favors going against Boston and playing on Charlotte. The Celtics have not fared well as a favorite this season and, the Bobcats – over the last three seasons – have fared very well when their defense is clicking which it certainly is right now! Of course NBA players are professional athletes and that means professional pride is at stake every time they step on the floor. The embarrassment of getting crushed at Boston to open up their season is certainly something they don’t take lightly. The Celtics, of course, are a quality team but this is a very tough spot for them and the line is already being driven up to a -4 for the Celtics! Boston, before covering their last two games, was mired in a 1-9 ATS skid! On the road this season the Celtics have failed to cover four straight. With the hunger and energy (off since Saturday) that the Bobcats are going to bring to the floor for this one, we absolutely feel that the Celtics are going to have their hands full in this one. Even before their four game winning streak, the Bobcats four prior defeats had all come by seven points or less. They’ve responded well to coach Larry Brown and since they’ve made some personnel changes, the Bobcats have been a different team. As outlined in our write-up on November 25th: “Note that the Bobcats have averaged ten points more per game plus shot the ball at a much higher percentage now that they’ve got Stephen Jackson on board. In fact, the combination of Jackson and Flip Murray has led to much better production on offense from the backcourt. Note that Murray is averaged nearly 17 points per game in his last four games and Jackson’s scoring average of nearly 18 points per game is leading the team.” Flip Murray has gone cold at times since then but Jackson continues to lead the team in scoring and we feel that the Bobcats surge will absolutely continue tonight. Look for Charlotte to continue crashing the boards, playing solid defense, and watch Jackson and possibly even Murray play key roles in upsetting the Celtics in this “rematch”. Note that neither of those players was on the floor in Charlotte’s first match-up with Boston. Play Charlotte plus the points as a 6* Regular Play selection.
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Originally Posted by LLXC
