3-GAME NBA DESTRUCTION PASS (BREAK OUT YOUR BROOMS TICKET!)
(NBA) LA Lakers vs. Phoenix,
Point Spread: 7.00 | -105.00 LA Lakers (Away)
Result: Win
This is an 8* play on the LA Lakers.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics.

This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS statistics:

As note that LA is 3-1 ATS in its last four against good offensive teams which score 106-plus points per contest, while Phoenix is just 7-9 ATS this season after scoring 115 points or more.

The bottom line: The Suns have covered the spread in four straight, but after a three game win streak, they'd fall short for the straight up victory in their 131-127 setback to Washington last time out. We think this sets up as a natural letdown spot after that near miss. LA is in full rebuilding mode, but has four players which average double figures. The LAKERS won't be rolling over, grab as many points as you can.

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