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Will you be betting on the Suns? (AP Images)

It looked like the Phoenix Suns (23-17 SU, 13-25-1 ATS) had a steal of a deal when they got Jason Richardson from the Charlotte Bobcats (17-25 SU, 25-17 ATS) as part of a package that sent Boris Diaw and Raja Bell to the East Coast. Richardson may be the best player in the trade, but the Suns are 10-7 SU and just 3-12-1 ATS since the deal went down. The reinforced Bobcats are 10-10 SU and a very tasty 13-7 ATS.

Charlotte coach Larry Brown has been criticized over his preference for veteran players. It’s a legitimate concern that Brown’s approach will stifle the development of Charlotte’s younger players. Be that as it may, Brown is putting a competitive lineup on the court and getting to the pay window on a regular basis. The Suns play better basketball than the ‘Cats, but expectations have kept them from covering much.

Be sure to get your NBA odds in the Bodog Sportsbook before the big game tonight.