Sport: NBAPick Selection: #704 SAN ANTONIO (-7)
#704 SAN ANTONIO (-7) over Cleveland by 17 at 9:05 PM EST
San Antonio has been to this stage of the NBA Finals before and they understand the importance of Game 2. The Spurs are staring at three straight battles at Cleveland and defending their homecourt is a must.
Since the 1990-91 season, San Antonio has played extremely well as a playoff host. Provided the Spurs are NOT off a straight up win of 16 points or more, Tim Duncan and the boys are a profitable 48-28 ATS. If San Antonio is matched up against a foe that owns a won/loss percentage less than .690, this team trend improves to a sensational 40-18-1 ATS! San Antonio fits this situation perfectly on Sunday night.
As stated in my last analysis for Game 1, Cleveland still hasn't shown the ability to defeat a top-notch team on the road. In fact, in their last 29 as a guest batting an opponent that owns a won/loss percentage greater than .700, the Cavaliers are a woeful 2-27 SU.
At home in the NBA Finals, the Spurs own a solid 8-2 SU and ATS record and are a perfect 6-0 ATS in this role when favored by -6 or more. "Pop's" crew gets holds serve and defends their homecourt. Take San Antonio minus the points. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
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