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(NBA) Houston vs. Oklahoma City, 12/25/2017 3:00 PM, Score: 107 - 112
Point Spread: -4.00 | -105.00 Houston (Away)
Result: Loss
This is an 8* play on the Houston Rockets.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics.

This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS statistics and common sense:

As note that Houston 5-2 ATS in its last seven after back-to-back SU/ATS losses, while OKC is just 2-4 ATS in its last six after three or more consecutive SU victories.

The bottom line: Houston has been dominant from the "get go," this year, but comes in on a two game slide. The Thunder have for the most part struggled this season, but the teams does seem to have turned a corner of late, having won seven of its last ten, including four straight. But with two whole nights off to prepare for this one, we expect James Harden and company to put on a clinic today. The Thunder have been tough defensively, but that unit gets overwhelmed by the Rockets dynamic offense in our opinion. Lay the points with confidence, play on HOUSTON.

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