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AC TITTICOCK'S WEEKLY FREE NBA BASKETBALL PICKS AND WINNERS
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AC's Wagercom 2006-2007 NBA Picks Season Record
Wins: 36 Losses: 35 Ties: 1
NBA Picks Winning Percentage: 51%
Record updated Saturdays and Mondays
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Our NBA expert AC has had 3 consecutive winning seasons picking NBA games against the spread for a combined 317-281 record yielding a 53% winning percentage which would have won you money including the VIG. AC does this out of the kindness of his heart and for the naked pictures of your girlfriends you send him as a token of your appreciation. So enjoy the columns and the picks..
AC'S NBA FREE PICKS WEEK 10:
It’s been a big week for NBA news. Coaches have changed, teams have been on fire, and most importantly, no one was shot (though Kenyon Martin did host a party that led to shooting, so I guess that’s something). This week we’ll look at the top 5 developments of the last week.
Pat Riley steps down “temporarily” as coach of the Miami Heat:
Pat Riley has answered the question for us, how do you know when it is time to get surgery? With the answer being, when your two best players are hurt. Riley loves to run from difficult situations and I fully expect him to recover about 10 games after Shaq and Wade are back to let another coach work through the hard part of the losing and re-integration. Speaking of the other coach, Ron Rothstein is back. That’s right, the Ron Rothstein of the 97-231 career record and the first head coach in Heat history. Oy vey. With Rothstein back with the Heat and Brian Hill back with the Magic, you wonder if Dick Harter is anxiously waiting by his phone for the Hornets to call (and yes I only said that because I wanted to type Dick Harter. Hehehehe).
The Grizzlies love to score:
Since firing the human four corners offense, Mike Fratello, the Grizz have scored 110,109, 144, and 119 points and gone 2-2. Tony Barone threw out everything Fratello tried to teach and told his team to just put the ball in the basket more than the other team, and I respect that. AC was never a Fratello fan as watching soccer was faster paced and higher scoring than some of his teams. The biggest winner in all of this, besides the fans of Memphis, has been Mike Miller who has dropped in 30 points a night over the last 4 games. That’s right, Mike Miller is now the best living American born white player, and I am not making that up.
The Mavericks won their 13th in a row:
Dallas loves to win, what can I say. Their only real weakness is at the point guard spot (though I am not sure you can call Devin Harris a weakness) and the fact that Jason Terry chokes in big games. Other than that, this team is solid. And if you are a true NBA fan, which I assume you are if you’re reading this, check out Josh Howard. He has been getting double-doubles every night and is quickly becoming a top 20 player in the league. He is the Mavs answer to Shawn Marion, and that is the biggest difference with this Dallas team.
AI loses to Philly in Denver:
The AI to Denver trade has not worked out so far, but it is still early, and Melo is still on his way. However, losing to the Sixers was something that never should have happened. I watched that game and when things got ugly, AI became the bad AI and just hucked up shot after shot. It was almost painful to watch. On the other side, the Sixers have actually played really well as of late. Though they are not getting many wins, they work hard, move the ball, and seem like they are really enjoying themselves, and I am not making that up. Kyle Korver has learned you can shoot from inside the three-point line, Andre Miller has found Andre Igoudala on the wing, and they are smartly avoiding posting up the human turnover Sam Dalembert on offense. Last week I said the Sixers would finish with the worst record in the league, and they may, but they are going to do it while working hard and having fun and that is all you can ask. As for AI, I really think he will change his game when Melo comes back and I believe the Nuggets will contend before the year is over. I’ve been wrong before, but don’t think I will be this time.
Larry Brown returns to Philly as Vice President of the Sixers:
Speculation has already begun as to when he will replace Billy King (March 30th), when he will replace Mo Cheeks (July 20th), and when he will bolt to the Bobcats/Nets/Grizzlies for a better offer (July 21st).
Friday Night Free NBA Picks:
Wow, tonight's games are horrible to pick. I keep saying I am going to get off the .500 slide but I can honestly say I hate every game tonight. Given that, bet carefully.
LA Clippers at Washington -6:
I don't get the Wizards, I really don't. I mean I understand Arenas has gone bonkers, I understand Caron Butler is playing the Toni Kukoc to Arenas's Jordan, and I understand that Antawn Jamison loves to score, but this team has no big man, none. It's not even like they have a marginal big man, I mean Brendan Haywood and Calvin Booth are an affront to NBA centers. It's like putting Rosie O'Donnell into a Janine Lindemulder-Carmen Kinsley 3-way just because you need another female to make it a 3some. You would think the Clips with Kaman and Brand would cause them trouble but then again you would think the Clips would be an above .500 team (Great contract extension for Dunleavy by the way, morons). Take the Wiz and accept the fact that it can't be explained.
Philadelphia at Minnesota Under 187.5:
What's AC's new favorite rule about betting on the NBA? When two shitty teams play each other, take the under. Well, in Philly and Minnesota we have two shitty teams so roll with the under and hope Mark Blount continues his fumbling ways.
Denver at LA Lakers Over 213.5:
I know the Lakers are going to be tired after putting up 132 last night but this is Iverson in LA vs Kobe. That can only mean one thing, scoring, scoring, maybe some anal rape, and more scoring. After choking against the Sixers, the Nuggets need to come out fast here so watch Iverson shoot 35 times in the first 3 minutes. Plus with Earl Boykins dropping in 25 a night since the trade, the Nuggets offense is formidable. The key question is who hits 50 first, AI or Kobe. I say AI hits 50 with 6 minutes to go in the fourth and Kobe doesn't hit 50 until the 1 minute left in the game.
Atlanta at Toronto -6:
You have any better ideas? You can roll with Phoenix -13 vs Miami but only if it is assured Wade is not playing.
Saturday Night Free NBA Picks:
Finally broke out of the 2-2 doldrums with a 3-1 night last night. It felt good, not as good as being a sports broadcaster, but good nonetheless. Tonight should be more of the same so get your wallet, call your bookie, and reserve a table at your favorite gentleman’s club.
Los Angeles Clippers -4.5 at Atlanta:
The Clips have played 9 times on back to back nights and won 7 times on the second night including the last 6. This is an amazing stat since the Clips really aren’t playing very well and no one wins consistently on the second of back to back nights. Eventually Atlanta is going to win a game, or at least that is what Mike Woodson is saying, but tonight is not going to be the night. Take the Clips and hope they play just a quarter’s worth of defense.
Portland at Sacramento -8.5:
The Blazers really blow, I mean really blow. Somehow I overlooked them last week in my analysis of who is going to finish with the worst record in the NBA which was an oversight on par with leaving the Titanic off the list of ships which have sunk while hitting ice bergs and Taylor Rain off the list of greatest pornstars. The Kings have picked it up a bit as of late, though mostly against crappy teams, but luckily for them they get another crappy team tonight. I just refuse to pick any team starting Jarret Jack at the point.
Utah at Denver over 206.5:
Why not?
Seattle at Golden Shower State -8.5:
I am tempted to go with the over 216.5 instead, so tease this game if you can, but let’s just kick Seattle while they are down. I hate this game like Britney Spears hates math (and by math I mean underwear, and thank god for that), but you can only roll with the cards you are dealt. Just hope Baron Davis goes for 40 and Ray Allen continues his mediocre season.
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