[558] 4* Charlotte Bobcats -3 -120 (1/2 pt buy)| 7:00p ET

Charlotte have deeper and more talented team. New additions, Ratliff & Thomas are paying dividends & Tyson Chandler is starting to grab some minutes (back from injury). D.J. Augustin is playing well, which is huge for the Bobcats. Hence, the depth is there. In addition, Charlotte have huge home court advantage. Bobcats are 22-8 SU, 17-13 ATS at home. More importantly, they normally step up vs. top-tier competition at home. They have won 3 of L4 at home, including victories over the Lakers and Cavaliers. Lone loss was a last minute nail-biter vs. Dallas where they blew a late lead. This game is huge as well, as both teams' are prolly battling for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Bobcats can lock up the tiebreaker with a win tonight. Charlotte have won both meetings this season by 10+ points, including a dominating 104-65 drubbing the last time Miami came to town. And yes, Wade played in both games. Wade, simply doesn't have enough help, in particular, offensive playmakers and the shooters (on the road) to be successful in this situation.

[554] 4* Orlando Magic -11.5 -110 | 7:00p ET

The Clippers don't have the heart and/or talent to be successful in this situation. They have lost their L3 games by 22, 17 & 26 points respectively, 5 of 6 games overall, and now face Orlando playing at a high level. The Magic have won 5 straight, 7 of 8, including home wins vs. Cavs & Lakers. Not to mention, they have destroyed the Clippers their L2 visits to Amway Arena (29 & 22 pts). Orlando have huge depth edge. In fact, their second unit is arguably better than LA's first unit. Hence, Orlando's role players should be able to protect and/or improve on any accumulated leads, long after LA has given up. Plus, key player Gordon may miss the game for the Clips. Orlando off yesterday & tomorrow, can give their full attention to the Clips. LA playing second road game, and front end of two back-to-backs (all on road) facing them the next 5 days.

[566] 4.5* (POD) Los Angeles Lakers First Quarter -3 -110 (@ the greek) | 10:30p ET

Los Angeles should be 'Angry focused' tonight when Toronto comes to town. They are coming off their first 3 game losing streak of season, and Kobe has accused his teammates of not playing very hard vs. Miami & Charlotte. Plus, they got their pride hurt in Orlando. And, if they needed any additional motivation, they are playing with revenge, after losing at Toronto on 1/24. Toronto are facing chemistry issues with return of Bosh. They lost his first game back to the Sixers (101-114), have lost 5 of 6 games overall, and now, have to enter a 'lions den' in Los Angeles.