Bobcats @ 76ers (7:00 pm et)
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Take Bobcats +4 @ -110 4-Dime NBA POD[/]
Stephen Jackson provided an offensive boost in his 1st game with the Bobcats as they shot 50.7% from the field their best all year. Jackson gives the Bobcats lots of options and optimism for the playoffs as many still believe those are possible dreams. With that said they are determined to go on a run and going 0-5 on the road this year is not good, but those days are behind them as I think you will see them go on a bit of a run with Jackson. With 1 day off and a chance to mold the team together more I think the Bobcats are ready. They are 3-0 ATS on 1 day rest this year and they'll face the 76ers who have to be a little rusty on 3 days rest for the first time all year.
That 3 days rest did not help the team as they lost Speights out with an injury he was averaging 13 points and 6.4 rebounds in 23 minutes. Already among the top 10 worst rebounding teams the 76ers are now hurt even more in the paint. Elton Brand may also be taking a seat as he's averaging 10 points less than his career average. It's going to take some time for Brand who hasn't been healthy in nearly two years. 76ers have not played well and when you consider 2 of their 3 victories came against the Nets and only by 3 points this may be a bad team this year. They were out rebounded 46-47, and then out rebounded the Nets 31-29. When the Bobcats played the Nets they out rebounded them 51-33 and won by 11. Showing me that the Bobcats are the better team, and now they are even better with Jackson.
Bobcats 16-7 ATS last 23 games vs. a team with a losing SU record. Vegas continues to put this team among the leagues worst, but remember them having an outside shot at the playoffs a year ago. 76ers are 2-8 ATS at home in their last 10 as favorites and the Dog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 in this match up. Dog barks tonight.
