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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: 42 Losses: 44 Ties: 1
NBA Picks Winning Percentage: 49%
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 11:
It has been an eventful week in the NBA. We’ve had more injuries, a mid-level trade, and even a buy out of one-legged Chris Webber. I was all set to write a column detailing the emergence of Mike Miller (when you shoot, good things happen, especially when Mike Fratello is not around to set off the shock collar) but there were enough news worthy stories this week that I have to break them down for my readers.
However, before I get to the NBA news, I must thank ESPN for two recent happenings that will give me more free time to break down game film, download videos from the bangbus, and finish writing my book on the practical uses of String Theory for NBA coaches.
First of all, ESPN.com has become even more unreadable with the addition of LZ “Liz” Granderson who in this column defends Isiah Thomas by pointing to the stellar play of Renaldo “3 points and 3 rebounds a game” Balkman and the emergence of the human turnover Eddy Curry while glossing over such miserable moves as signing 100 overpaid point guards and shooting guards including Steve Francis, Jalen Rose, Stephon Marbury, Jamal Crawford, and the backless wonder Quentin Richardson. I am shocked, amazed, bemused, and simply astonished by the inanity of Granderson’s arguments and the fact that he gets paid for his work.
I hear in his next columns he will defend the Brian Scalabrine signing (the best free agent contract since Jon Koncak), Hitler, and Janine Lindemulder’s move into straight porn (the end of an era). Also, I hear he has a book coming out about what a nice vacation the Titanic was until it hit the iceberg. Anyway, LZ, I want to personally thank you for showing that the mentally challenged can contribute to society and for giving me another 5 minutes a week since I will never have to read your columns again. With Gregggg Eastercrack, Chuck Klosterman, and LZ Granderson, there are now more writers I won’t read on ESPN.com than I will. Amazing. I look forward to the day ESPN.com signs Dan Shaughnessy and thus becomes the worst source of sports opinions in history.
The other big news out of ESPN is the apparent cancellation of Quite Frankly with STEPHEN A SMITH. It is a sad sad day. I don’t know where I am going to go to get my nightly yelling and asinine opinions (hehehe, I said “ass,” sort of). Maybe they can replace Stephen A. with LZ Granderson and have Chuck Klosterman as his side kick. One can only dream.
Now on to the NBA news:
Philadelphia buys out Christina Webber:
I give Webber credit for still thinking he can contribute to an NBA team other than as a too old and too tall ball boy. To say he has lost a step is like saying Mike Tyson has a slight judgment problem (and I feel sorry for whoever has to room with Mike for the next 7 years). Webber has turned into a jump shooter with limited range, no desire to get in the paint, and no ability to guard anyone on defense. In other words, a classic Billy King player which is why I predict Billy King will resign Webber now that he has bought him out.
Seriously though, now that he has wiggled his way out of Philly, Webber is seeking a deal with a contender, but why would a contender want him? His best role would be 10-15 minutes a night as a bench player to come in, nail a couple of foul line jumpers, and then go back to sitting on the bench and counting his $35MM buyout. Of course, he still thinks he is good so this would inevitably lead to his complaining, ruining team chemistry, and probably getting someone fired (most likely himself). In other words, he’s perfect for Isiah. I know I don’t ask for much, and I know I don’t believe all the time, but please, if there is a God, let Isiah sign Webber, it would bring so much joy to my soulless heart.
Denver trades Earl Boykins and Orange Julius Hodge to the Milwaukee Bucks for Steve Blake:
This is an interesting trade in that Denver is clearly selling Boykins at his high point but his high point is only Steve Blake. That said, this trade is one of those rare instances of a trade that works for both teams. With JR Smith already back in the line-up, Carmelo Anthony due to come back soon, and the presence of the height challenged Iverson, the Nuggets really have no need for the lilliputian Boykins. While Earl has emerged as a passing and scoring threat since Carmelo’s suspension to the tune of over 22 points a game, teaming him up in the backcourt with Iverson would be like trying to team up Gary Coleman and Emmanuel Lewis in a 1980s sitcom. It just wouldn’t work. You can have only one overaged glandularly challenged adult playing the cute kid on a tv show just like you can have only one under six foot guard on your team at any point in time. I don’t make the rules, I just follow them. By getting Blake, the Nuggets get exactly what they want in that they get a pass first guy who will not complain about shots and feed the ball to AI and Melo. Plus they save some cash.
The Bucks receive desperately needed backcourt scoring by getting Boykins since Michael Redd and Mo Williams are out for significant amounts of time. The Bucks have more injured players than the Duke lacrosse rape accuser has stories about what happened. Boykins is fun to watch and god knows that the people of Milwaukee need all the entertainment that they can get, so good move all around.
Injuries, injuries, injuries:
This week we have Tony Allen out for the year, Michael Redd out for a month, Mo Williams out for 3-4 weeks, and even Brian Scalabrine injuring his knee. Add this to about every good player in the NBA missing some time this year and you have an epidemic. So what gives? Why are so many players getting hurt? Is it the more up-tempo game causing more wear and tear on the joints? Is it just sheer stupidity of players like Tony Allen who tore up his knee trying a fancy dunk after the whistle had blown (one of the all-time dumb moves by one of the all-time dumb players on one of the all-time dumb teams. I would pay an inordinate amount of money to watch any 3 Celtic players on Jeopardy. I think it would take them half an hour just to learn how to buzz in.). Or is it all coincidence? And why is it that the Euros don’t seem to be getting hurt? Maybe smoking is good for something.
Friday Night Free NBA Picks:
Toronto at Boston Under 189.5:
Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, Sebastian Telfair, Ryan Gomes, and Kendrick Perkins are the likely starters for the Celtics. Unless Toronto scores 150, which they may, take the under. If you feel good, tease it with the Raptors giving 5.5 as well.
Sacramento -3 at Portland:
Dear Sacramento, why do you suck so much? No really, why is it that you don't want to win? You seem to have the talent, and people generally like your coach, so why is it that you want to suck so badly? If anyone knows the answer, please e-mail me at ac(at sign)wagercom.com. In the meantime, take the Kings -3 and hope they don't suck as usual.
Dallas -4 at Indiana:
I have been short the Pacers all year so why not pick against them when they are playing the best team in the league? Take the Mavs and hope Dirk and Josh Howard play with intensity. Also hope they don't say anything that will make Stephen Jackson pull out an AK and pop some caps in their asses.
Charlotte +5.5 at New York:
The Knicks schedule has been easier than writing the lyrics to a modern day rap song (I believe you just yell a phrase over and over again. Oh where have you gone Big Daddy Kane?). They have been winning though which is more about the crappiness of the league than the Knicks' team. Charlotte is not very good, but getting points against an overconfident Knicks team who plays horribly at MSG is too good to pass up. Take the Bobcats and hope Okafor controls the paint.
Saturday Night Free NBA Picks:
Memphis +10 at Chicago:
The Bulls are going to win, but 10 is a lot to give. The one thing we know about Memphis is sans Fratello they like to score so as long as they can fill it up, they should keep this to a single digit loss.
New Orleans +5 at Milwaukee:
Two horrible teams who clearly can’t be separated by 5 points. Take the points as I think first one to ten will win.
Orlando at Phoenix Over 205:
Since Phoenix averages about 150 points a game, you just need 55 from the Magic (ok slight exaggeration, but you get my point). The Suns have been playing great all around ball and this should be an interesting match-up to watch with Dwight Howard taking on Amare Stoudamire. Should be fun for all, like Taylor Rain’s College Invasion videos.
Houston +2 at Sacramento:
I hate Sacramento in so many different ways. How do you lose to the Trailblazers? How do you play so crappily? How do I keep taking you giving points? No more. I am picking against Sacramento until they go to their rooms and think about how they have made me feel.
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