AAA's 10* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION (+$27,320 Run w/ 10* NBA!)
(NBA) Milwaukee vs. Utah, 02/05/2016 4:00 PM, Score: 81 - 84
Point Spread: 8.00 | -110.00 Milwaukee (Away)
Result: Win
This is a 10* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Milwaukee Bucks.

We don't subscribe to any one 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 a bunch of 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. The actual contestants on the field of play rarely enter into our equation when making selections, unless it's a Top 3 player like a LeBron James or Aaron Rodgers etc. One set of criteria which we almost always use when making our decisions, are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. Sometimes these stats can be overrated and other times they help foreshadow the outcome of a contest.

This particular play is based on a few different factors:

Letdown/look-ahead spot: We feel this sets up as a classic spot bet against the Jazz, they've won four straight, but had to hold on for dear life in an 85-81 win over Denver on Wednesday, unable to cover the 8-point spread. And with a three game road trip starting tomorrow night in Phoenix, it's definitely not too hard to imagine the home side looking past their Eastern Conference opponent this evening.

Revenge: The Bucks have dropped 13 straight in Utah.

Desperation breeds motivation: While the Jazz are flying high, the Bucks come in having lost four straight and five in a row on the road. There's no question in our minds who will be the more motivated side in this one.

ATS statistics: Note that Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS vs. Northwest division opponents this season and 5-1 ATS after three or more consecutive SU losses, while Utah is only 1-3 ATS after scoring 85 points or less and just 2-4 ATS after playing three consecutive home games.

The bottom line: While we wouldn't be shocked by an outright upset, we will in the end recommend grabbing as many points as you can as we look for the BUCKS to risk life and limb to secure a victory today and expect them to at the very least, take this one down to the wire and comfortably sneak in through the back door down the stretch.

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