Today on www.BetUSradio.com: Jorge Gonzalez for NBA analysis and picks, Ken Becks for the NFL draft, John McMullen for more NFL and David Friedman for NBA past and present. . .NBA playoffs nearly set by Mark Rothstein Sacramento could upset It's all over but the seeding. With just one game left in the NBA regular season for most teams, we already know who's going to the playoffs and who's been eliminated. But there should still be plenty of motivation left to go around over the next two days. Seeds have to be determined, the draft lottery order is still up in the air, and home finales have yet to be played. These three factors will surely affect the outcomes of the remaining games on the schedule. The most interesting battle is in the Eastern Conference, where just half a game separates the fourth-place Washington Wizards (40-40) from the three teams tied for fifth at 40-41: the Milwaukee Bucks, the Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls. All four teams will be relieved just to make the playoffs, but they can't stop working now. Whoever earns the No. 4 seed gets home-count advantage in the first round of the postseason. Meanwhile, whoever finishes seventh has to play the 52-28 Miami Heat; the No. 8 seed gets the onerous task of facing the 64-17 Detroit Pistons. Good luck with that. For the quickest and easiest depositing methods available, sign-up today at BetUS.com, "for over 14 years they have been the Pioneers and World-wide Leaders in Online Sports, Poker, Casino and Racebook Gaming!" Always receive great odds, huge bonuses and fast payouts only at BetUS.com! BET ON FOOTBALL! Deposit $300 and get $100 in Bonuses! Tuesday night's matchup at the MCI Center between the Bucks and Wizards should be a barnburner. The Wiz finally got small forward Caron Butler back into the lineup Monday after he missed five games with a sprained right thumb; Washington lost all five (2-3 against the spread) to come perilously close to missing the playoffs. Butler helped save the day by dumping 21 points, eight rebounds and four steals on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 104-92 win, cashing in as a 5 -point home favorite. The Wiz need to keep it up against a Bucks team that has won three of four (2-2 ATS), including a key victory over Washington last week. Everyone can stop waiting; 2007 March Madness gambling is upon us! Along with a game in hand, the Wizards have the advantage of playing in front of the hometown faithful. They're not so fortunate when it comes to Wednesday's season finale in Detroit against the Pistons. The 2004 NBA champions have dropped the cash in each of their last three games, giving a halfhearted effort in Toronto and Milwaukee. As important as it is for the Pistons to stay healthy for their long climb back to the top of the mountain (they sat both forward Rasheed Wallace and guard Richard Hamilton against the Bucks), they won't want to leave the Palace at Auburn Hills on a losing note. The same can be said for all the clubs as they play their last home games of the regular season. Click here to Buy NBA Picks from the World's Top Sports Handicappers! And receive ten Free Basketball Picks from 10 World-Famous Handicappers! This even goes for the non-playoff bound teams who are jockeying for position in the draft lottery. Heading into Tuesday's action, the Portland Trail Blazers had the lousiest record in the league at 21-60 (33-45-2 ATS), one game worse than the New York Knicks (37-44 ATS). The Blazers finish up the season Wednesday at home against the Phoenix Suns. The Knicks, however, are on the road against the New Jersey Nets. It would surprise nobody if the Knicks, especially without coach Larry Brown, laid a Grade-A egg against the Nets to "earn" their 60th loss of the season. Then it'll be up to the Blazers to decide whether to give it their all in front of the Rose Garden crowd, or to secure the best chance in the lottery for a No. 1 pick. Expect the former. Comments or Questions? Email FaceOff@BetUS.com. --- by BetUSradio at 1800-sports.com on April 18, 2006
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