Sacramento@Toronto: Ron Artest needed some time to get into a Kings uniform, in part because he hadn’t played in over 40 days. Now his minutes should be down to around 30-35. The Raptors are one of the highest scoring teams. Does getting Artest mean Sacramento will lose offense or get a boost in defense? In only his second game back, we don’t see Artest’s defensive impact yet, so another high-scoring game. The over/under in this game is set to 203 and we recommend that you take the over and make a little play for the Raptors to get 1.5 points at home. Predicted score: Toronto wins 107-103
Heat @ Rockets: T-Mac has to go it alone against Dwayne Wade. They brought in Stromile Swift just for situations like this. Howard, Swift and Mutumbo have to combine for 20 points and 20 rebounds to stop Shaq. This game is too close to even compared to the odds. Predicted score: Miami wins 95-90
Suns @ Cavaliers: This should be a run and gun game. However, Cavs coach Mike Brown hasn’t let LeBron and company run the show just yet. Indeed, Cleveland probably can’t keep up with the Suns. Gooden and Ilgauskas need good defensive performances. The over/under here is set to 207 and the Suns are the underdogs, bet the Suns with the Over.Predicted score: Phoenix wins 112-94