Ben Burns

THE PLAY: Toronto Raptors +1.0 (-110)

I successfully played against the Raptors in their last game. While they came up short, the Raptors fought hard and took the Heat to Overtime. Though they're not worried about making the playoffs this season, they continue to battle in nearly all of their games. They're a profitable 32-22-1 ATS overall on the season. That's the fourth best ATS record in the NBA and the best of any sub-500 team. On the other hand, at 19-35-1 ATS going into Saturday's game at Chicago, the Suns have the worst ATS record in the league. Of course, in this case, the point spread isn't going to come into play. However, home court advantage will. The Raptors have a (slightly) better SU record at home than the Suns do on the road. The Raptors had yesterday off while the Suns played at Chicago. This will be their third game in four days. Schedule and venue in their favor, look for the Raptors to come away with the “W.” 

THE PLAY: Philadelphia 76ers -10.0 (-115)

Its hard to believe that these teams have identical records. The Nets are happy with their 20-35 record while the 76ers are disappointed in theirs. The 76ers are heavy favorites for good reason though. The far more talented team, they're playing at home and with recent revenge. If they want to salvage their season, this is a game they need to have. Expect them to pull away with a double-digit win. 

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