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Las Vegas - Looking at the NBA tonight and a matchup between the Hawks and the Grizzlies. Atlanta is sitting in the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference along with the 76ers and playing solid ball. Actually, the Hawks are playing as good as any team in the league, winning an incredible 12 of their last 13 straight up, including a 10 & OH perfecto at home. They've also been money, covering 11 of the last 13. The Grizz are heading in the opposite direction, losing 10 of the last 11, which is why we're on ATL for the money. UH OH. Time out. Just saw the line jumped all the way up to Atlanta -14 points. Gotta be a pass now.

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Las Vegas - Bouncing back on to the NBA hardwood for a look at the 'what have you done lately' category. Detroit (51-19) is hosting the red-hot L.A. Lakers (46-25). The Pistons have won six of their last 10 straight up with a 5-5 record against the spread. They have gone Over five times and Under four times with one push. The Lakers have been on fire, winning nine of the last 10 straight up with an 8-2 record against the spread. They have gone Over five times and Under five times. These teams have met once this season. On December 30, the Pistons (-2.5) rocked the Lakers in L.A., 128-106. The Over/Under total was 233.5 and went over by the hook.

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