NBA Friday

Take two NBA games tonight:

First, Take the Lakers +8 at Phoenix. LA just does not lose by more than 8 often. They might lose this game, but it will be a close one. Or, they might actually jump up and win this in Phoenix. Kobe is playing better than he has in a long time and the Lakers are starting to win more consistently. The Suns are playing very well also, but I just think the Lakers stay within the number on this one.

Lakers +8 (**)

Next take Toronto +4 at Seattle. Toronto is covering nearly 80% of their games on the road and have covered like 75% of their past 20 overall. Seattle is not the same team they were last year yet their lines are still a little inflated. Toronto most likely wins this game outright...but I would take the points. Keep in mind that since Toronto started the year 1-15, they have actually been a pretty decent team. Seattle...not so much.

Toronto +4 (**)