NBA Grind Down: Saturday, December 28th Page Three
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Miami at Portland
- Vegas Line – Portland -5.5, 207 Over/Under
- Miami Proj. Starters – Chalmers-Wade-James-Battier-Bosh
- Portland Proj. Starters – Lillard-Matthews-Batum-Aldridge-Lopez
Miami
We won’t be able to analyze the Heat until we hear more news about their injuries. Dwyane Wade and Ray Allen both sat out last night’s game and now LeBron James is dealing with some injuries. Check the injury news for an update on these players closer to tip-off and plug in backups if they can’t give it a go. The Vegas line tells me that a lot of people may be expecting the Heat to rest Bron and Wade.
Portland
The Blazers player’s value also hinges on the health of LeBron and Wade. If they both end up sitting this game out, this game could easily turn into a blowout. I think LaMarcus Aldridge and Robin Lopez are both in play tonight, but I wouldn’t want to pay for them in a potential blowout situation.
Utah at L.A.Clippers
- Vegas Line – L.A.Clippers -13.5, 201.5 Over/Under
- Utah Proj. Starters – Burke-Hayward-Jefferson-Williams-Favors
- L.A.Clippers Proj. Starters – Paul-Crawford-Dudley-Griffin-Jordan
Utah / L.A.Clippers
This game has blowout written all over it. The Jazz won a tough game last night and now have to travel to LA to take on one of the best offenses in the league. The Jazz will have a hard time keeping up and I think this one will be over after 3 quarters. None of the matchups really stand out to me anyway. This game in an easy fade with so many other options out there.