Over\/Under<\/strong>: 205<\/p>\nThe Spurs face an uphill battle to dig themselves out of a 0-2 hole. San Antonio\u2019s 110- 102 loss in Game 2 dropped the team to just 5-5 over its past 10 games. <\/p>\n
Worse yet, the Spurs have really struggled at the sportsbook, going 4-5-1 against the spread in their last 10 games; they\u2019ve covered only once in their last five outings. <\/p>\n
Returning home should make a difference, though, as the Spurs are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games in San Antonio. ![\"Online](\"http:\/\/affiliates.commissionaccount.com\/processing\/impressions.asp?btag=a_3953b_41\")
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Manu Ginobili and George Hill are two crucial keys to the Spurs lineup, but they didn\u2019t show up to play in Game 2. Ginobili, a playoff veteran, managed just 11 points on the night. Hill, who grew into a big role for the Spurs when Tony Parker was injured earlier this season, mustered just 14 points. <\/p>\n
Tim Duncan was forced to carry the load for San Antonio, racking up 29 points and 10 rebounds. Richard Jefferson picked up a double-double of his own (18 points, 10 rebounds) while Parker came off the bench and dropped 20 points. The Spurs could be better from the free throw line (15-22 in Game 2). <\/p>\n
Phoenix continued its tear through the league with Wednesday\u2019s win over San Antonio.<\/p>\n
The Suns have won eight of their last 10 games against the spread, including four straight victories on NBA odds; their record is identical straight up. <\/p>\n
Phoenix has been solid if unspectacular away from home, going 6-4 against the spread in its last 10 road games. Unlike San Antonio, the Suns did a great job getting to the line and making shots once they were there; Phoenix went 29-37 from the charity stripe. Amare Stoudemire did much of the damage, going 11-13 from the foul line en route to a 23-point, 11-rebound performance. He was one of six Suns to net double figures. <\/p>\n
Steve Nash and Jason Richardson were in the mix as usual, scoring 19 points apiece. Grant Hill added 18.<\/p>\n
Channing Frye provided a boost off the bench by hitting five his six three-point attempts, good enough for 15 points on the evening. <\/p>\n
Suns vs. Spurs Free NBA Playoff Pick<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Suns look like a runaway train but they\u2019ll be derailed a bit in San Antonio. The Spurs trailed in the Mavericks series, too, but forged a comeback. <\/p>\n
Phoenix suffered a few letdown games against Portland, too, so this will be the Spurs\u2019 chance to make things interesting. <\/p>\n
Bet on San Antonio.<\/p>\n
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