Now is the time we all wait for. As usual there are some fantastic first round matchups and some wonderful places to make money. Surprisingly enough, last year was not dictated by the popular theory of "defense wins"...especially in the first round.
Although it wasn't an incredibly successful regular season, that can all be washed away with a strong playoff season. Thanks to all that stuck with me throughout...and good luck to everyone.
Now is the time we all wait for. As usual there are some fantastic first round matchups and some wonderful places to make money. Surprisingly enough, last year was not dictated by the popular theory of "defense wins"...especially in the first round.
Although it wasn't an incredibly successful regular season, that can all be washed away with a strong playoff season. Thanks to all that stuck with me throughout...and good luck to everyone.
One future play to get us started.... Miami Heat to WIN Eastern Conference ($150 to win $100)
The Pacers aren't ready...and giving up Granger killed them. It hurt their chemistry and their locker room. That's more important than anything in the playoffs. You need to absolutely trust every single person on your bench to get the job done...and I think they are missing that ingredient. The Bulls are the best contenders right now IMO...but coming down the stretch of a game I don't like their offensive options against the Heat. When Miami wants to shut you down, they can...and LeBron will gladly cover Noah, Butler, or whoever else wants to take that last shot. The West is far too wide open to make any kind of prognostication...but I would lean towards the Thunder or the Clippers
One future play to get us started.... Miami Heat to WIN Eastern Conference ($150 to win $100)
The Pacers aren't ready...and giving up Granger killed them. It hurt their chemistry and their locker room. That's more important than anything in the playoffs. You need to absolutely trust every single person on your bench to get the job done...and I think they are missing that ingredient. The Bulls are the best contenders right now IMO...but coming down the stretch of a game I don't like their offensive options against the Heat. When Miami wants to shut you down, they can...and LeBron will gladly cover Noah, Butler, or whoever else wants to take that last shot. The West is far too wide open to make any kind of prognostication...but I would lean towards the Thunder or the Clippers
Best chance for a first round upset in this series here. There was only one game in their regular season series that was a "blowout" and the Nets didn't have Garnett, Williams, and were still working out the kinks in their season. With Pierce moving into the PF spot, they have a lot more offensive flexibility. I don't think Amir Johnson has the speed to cover Pierce. Nets rebounding margin is terrible...and the Raptors are in the top half in that category. I'm banking on KG and Pierce and the rest showing up with their experience and taking Game 1 on the road, or at least coming darn close to it.
Best chance for a first round upset in this series here. There was only one game in their regular season series that was a "blowout" and the Nets didn't have Garnett, Williams, and were still working out the kinks in their season. With Pierce moving into the PF spot, they have a lot more offensive flexibility. I don't think Amir Johnson has the speed to cover Pierce. Nets rebounding margin is terrible...and the Raptors are in the top half in that category. I'm banking on KG and Pierce and the rest showing up with their experience and taking Game 1 on the road, or at least coming darn close to it.
Golden State vs LA Clippers OVER 54 1st Quarter ($110 to win $100)
Too much love for the full game OVER in this game. It's obviously going to be a physical series with both teams not exactly caring for one another. The regular season matchups hung out at the 206-209 mark outside of the first game...but the 1st Half and first quarter in each matchup were much higher. 1st quarter totals were 52, 53, 58, and 62. Prediction: Clippers 30 Warriors 27
Golden State vs LA Clippers OVER 54 1st Quarter ($110 to win $100)
Too much love for the full game OVER in this game. It's obviously going to be a physical series with both teams not exactly caring for one another. The regular season matchups hung out at the 206-209 mark outside of the first game...but the 1st Half and first quarter in each matchup were much higher. 1st quarter totals were 52, 53, 58, and 62. Prediction: Clippers 30 Warriors 27
Finally someone on the nets. Best record in the east since jan 1 I like the veteran experience vs a young raptor team. I think they will win the series
Finally someone on the nets. Best record in the east since jan 1 I like the veteran experience vs a young raptor team. I think they will win the series
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