The NBA schedule on Tuesday night features plenty of exciting games as the second-half of the season gets underway following the All-Star break. One of the more exciting games is the final contest of the night when the Clippers host the Spurs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. These two teams are separated by just one game in the standings, so tonight should be a thrilling contest as we back the visiting Spurs.
Spurs looking for another win over Clippers
When these two teams last met in January, the Spurs throttled the Clippers in San Antonio by a score of 116-92. It was the first game of a six-game winning streak for the Spurs, but they then went on to play to a 7-7 record. Now, the Spurs will look to begin a lengthy winning streak with another win over the Clippers, this time on the road. San Antonio has a 20-7 road mark, one of the best in the league, so they should be tough for the Clippers to handle tonight.
Clippers do not want to open second-half with a loss
Los Angeles will do everything possible to avoid a loss in their first game out of the All-Star break. It will be a tough one though as they host the Spurs. With a 23-4 home record, the Clippers are very difficult to beat at the Staples Center. We find it hard to believe that this game will not come down to the wire, maybe even head to overtime, but Los Angeles will need all hands on deck to win this game.
We find the betting odds for tonight’s NBA contest at BetOnline.ag, where the Clippers are 4.5-point favorites in front of the home crowd. We have decided that despite the Spurs being underdogs, we will back them with the OVER 211 total points scored tonight at -110 as they turn away the Clippers again.
Chris Wassel
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CURRENTLY
Sports Writer and Journalist
RESIDES IN
Rahway, NJ
EDUCATION
Union County College, Montclair State University
EXPERTISE
Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more
Summary
Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups.
Works on injuries for a variety of sites. Edits articles from NASCAR to football and beyond.
Occasionally runs sites like mynhltraderumor.com and Full Press Hockey/Bets.
Does a podcast for Full Press Hockey and a few other sports too.
Experience
Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines.
His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too.
Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza.
Since 2013, Chris does focus on things like fitness, fishing, and sports. One would be surprised that Chris runs, hikes, and rock climbs. There are even those occasional mini-triathlons. One truly can pack a lot in a small package. Chris can lift things over his body weight with ease. Also, if there is a NASCAR rain prop, Chris can tell you if there will be a Monday race.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a wide range of places from Amazon to USA Today to a variety of rumors and fantasy sports sites.
Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of high-stakes fantasy trophies and rings that Chris sports in his house.
Education
Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams.
Quote from Chris Wassel
"Shut up and play.”
Education
1999 Graduate of Union County College
1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
Professional Achievements
Media credentialed member of the New Jersey Devils since 2010
Covered several NHL Drafts including the one day event in Newark in 2013
Been on countless podcasts, TV shows, and more including Sportsnet and even NHL Network