Free Play - Charlotte Bobcats vs. Memphis Grizzlies

[Shame About Ray]

Tony Karpinski
Charlotte Bobcats vs. Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) - Mar 17, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
Play: Point Spread: -2/100 Charlotte Bobcats Pick Title: Free Pick

Despite Charlotte’s recent slide, they have been playing many quality opponents tough on the road. Charlotte played Houston and Cleveland very close in their last two road games, covering against the spread in each game. Despite the Bobcats poor road record, they have been able to beat weaker teams on the road. Charlotte is 5-3 straight up and 7-1 against the spread in their last eight games. This team has been playing better, as they are looking to get one of the last playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Memphis has been playing much worse since losing Pau Gasol. The Grizzlies are also in a tough situational position of being sandwiched between two road trips. They are coming off of a three game road trip against Phoenix, Denver, and Golden State. All three of those teams love to run up and down the court, which makes it even tougher stamina wise. Now they have to pla! y across country and play another game, then go on the road again in another day. To make things even worse, the Grizzlies are only 2-17 overall since the start of February. I look for Charlotte to control this game throughout as they dominate the road weary Grizzlies.

PREDICTION: Charlotte Wins 103-89

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