Games That Matter Official Thread

||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0> I decided just to make an official thread so that I don't clutter up the board with new thread's every single night. While I'll obviously be making my picks and posting them with a quick analysis, I would love to see opinions and comments from others on here as well. I'm always open to hear other bettor's thought's on any given game! Good luck, ALWAYS, and CHEERS! ||an_cheers.gif' border=0> ||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>

||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0> 03/19/08 GTM (Games That Matter) Hawks +2 Why not ride a hot Eastern Conference team battling for a final spot in the playoffs? Why not even more when that team is playing another team trying to take that spot away from them? Even better, what if this team just came from a road loss the night before and were thrashed? More importantly, why not take the team that's healthy and on a roll over a team that will be without their starting PG? Nuggets/76ers OVER 218 I admit it, I over-analyzed the Pistons games last night and thought they would try to keep a half court game. I didn't realize the Nuggets were just going to jog back to Defense rather than run back. The Nuggets did try to make a run though and they still were able to score, just not as fast and as frequently as the Pistons were. Iverson's first game back at Philly means big things from both him and Iggy, who will try and prove the 76ers were better with him than AI! I'm going to ride the scoring streak and play the Nuggets Over. Wizards/Orlando OVER 209 There was a time when these two teams scored over 100+ every single night and allowed opponents to pass the century marker consistently as well. Howard has tried to play some better D since he got called out, but let's call this game what it is...two teams that can score and WILL. This was the first Total that caught my attention and I like it. Good luck everyone! Cheers! ||an_cheers.gif' border=0> ||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>

Lot of questions for the Hawks. Plus they been hot lately on the road. So I like that I like the over for nuggets/76ers, whoever can make piston go high like that got my vote. Orlando and Wizards o/u scares the hell out of me.But i like the over. Why? If you saw orlando schedule look it keep going back and forth, Over than Under Over than Under. ||an_roll_laugh.gif' border=0>

Rolling with one more as it just came in with my book. ||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0> T-Wolves -7 It took Navarro to find his shooting touch for a nice win by Memphis. However, we all know the only real player on that team is Mike Miller who has just not looked the same since returning from his back issue. T-Wolves want to finish out strong and continue to move forward with the young team trying to find themselves. Ultimately, the Grizz are HORRENDOUS on the road. ||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>

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Well, looks like the Wiz/Magic O/U dropped by 3!!! ||angry.gif' border=0> Buuuuut, I did get in on the lower end for the Over on the Nuggets game and nothing needs to be said about the Hawks swing. Good luck tonight everyone! ||an_cheers.gif' border=0>

Love ATL but that line moved to -2 already, I'm pretty sure that opening line was a mistake but i still like them at that number too.

Let's get em tonight Crodies!

Wow, just got home from poker and saw the line on Pacers dropped to -4!?!? ||surprised.gif' border=0> I probably would have had a small play on it had I known...but oh well, might be better in the end for my wallet lol So, I had a great day at the tables and am feeling lucky! So lucky I even bought Lotto lol! ||an_cheers.gif' border=0>

You GOTTA love it when you see this scoring binge in a matter of a minute: 7:52 DEN - A. Iverson made a 25-foot three-pointer from the right wing 8:14 PHI - W. Green made a 22-foot three-pointer from the right corner. Assist: A. Miller 8:16 DEN - Personal foul on A. Iverson 8:30 DEN - K. Martin hit a free throw 8:30 PHI - Foul on S. Dalembert - away from ball 8:30 DEN - A. Carter made a 25-foot three-pointer from the right corner. Assist: A. Iverson 8:48 PHI - A. Iguodala made a 24-foot three-pointer from the right wing 9:06 DEN - Layup by A. Iverson. Assist: K. Martin

||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0> 03/20/08 Spurs -4 No real need for a reason here. The line does seem a bit suspicious and the public right now is on the Spurs 90%+ which almost means it's a huge trap! In the end, line looks about right based on the Spurs losing streak and the Bulls looking, sort of, alive and the fact that they play the Spurs well. Either way, sooner or later the Spurs have to win big and I'd like to think Pop was on their a$$ hard enough for last game's meltdown. ||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>

Agree! Spurs win BIG!

Finally, a trap never went off! ||an_cheers.gif' border=0> Small play on Jazz -5. I like the home team ATS between these two.

||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0> Short on time tonight so no write ups. Here's what I have for Friday. 03/21/08 Nuggets -3.5 Nuggets/Nets OVER 226 Cavaliers -5

Triiiiiiiifeeeeeeecta Night! Great start to the weekend. Love the NCAA forum too since I don't do much college, they are pouding out strong winners over there. Oklahoma and Western Kentucky were great picks! ||an_cheers.gif' border=0>

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Back from a very late night of Poker. Let's keep the weekend train rolling. Won't have much of an analysis again as it is almost 6:30am here!! ||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0> 03/22/08 Nets +9 These are two teams butting head's in the Eastern Conference playoffs. In my opinion, with this much at risk, getting almost double digits is too much. Hawks +1.5 I just really, really like the home team in this one. I truly believe Hawks have a lot more to play for as the Magic all but secured their 3rd seed. Magic may be motivated to get their 50th win, but I don't think these road kings will get it Saturday night. Hornets -1.5 Sure, the Celtics are a great ATS team this year, however, the team they are playing are just as great in the ATS category. I like the home team here and just can't see the Celtics coming out unscathed from this crazy road trip. There may be one O/U play that I like, but I think it will drop in my favor so we'll see tomorrow. Cheers! ||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>

Well, the O/U actually moved out of favor for me so it's another 3 pick night. Good luck everyone!

Do you have a record posted with these picks?

Murray's, my record is what you see on my profile. Every game I have played I've posted as a pick on Wagerline as well. NCAA are picks from the guys on the forum, my knowledge of NCAA is erratic and I'd rather go with guy's more knowledgeable. Basically 11-6 this year with a 12-5 for some if they picked everything (I took a Hawks line too early and got middled, but many got it as a win). Thanks! ||an_cheers.gif' border=0>

Well first two are in the book, so I have to be happy knwoing I'll be a winner for the night, but I really hope the Hornets make one of their crazy comebacks and steal a win in the 2nd half. Back to back tri-fecta's sure would be sweeeeet! ||reallyhappy.gif' border=0> G'luck to everyone on the rest of their wagers tonight and let's finish off a great weekend with some more great picks Sunday! ||an_cheers.gif' border=0>

03/20/08 Spurs -4 ||moneybag.gif' border=0> 03/21/08 Nuggets -3.5 ||moneybag.gif' border=0> Nuggets/Nets OVER 226 ||moneybag.gif' border=0> Cavaliers -5 ||moneybag.gif' border=0> 03/22/08 Nets +9 ||moneybag.gif' border=0> Hawks +1.5 ||moneybag.gif' border=0> Hornets -1.5 ||moneybag.gif' border=0> David West has a HUGE game tonight and gives me back-to-back trifecta nights! Let's keep the money train rolling everyone!!

||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0> 03/23/08 Spurs +4 Trend follower on this one. What's the trend? Mavs have yet to beat a Western Conference powerhouse since Kidd's arrival. This game will be CLOSE, but I see Spurs either losing at the end or winning outright. One only needs to look at the final scores of the last 2 Mavs games to see where this game is headed. Another HUGE factor is Kidd has ALWAYS had trouble against the West when he was with the Nets and, along with the Suns, could never beat the Spurs. Parker has openly stated he is HAPPY the Mavs are WITHOUT Harris and their last meeting was when he had just come off an injury. I'll take the road team here. Nuggets +3 Having Bosh back is huge for the Raptors, however, one cannot deny the fact that the Nuggets absolutely OWN this team. The only recent loss coming when two starters were out for the Nuggets and Iverson/Anthony BOTH making only 6 shots that day. I said this the last time I bet against the Raptors and won, they are TERRIBLE against quick, feisty, and athletic guards. Add the fact that BOTH their PG's are unhappy with their role and it's just not a happy place right now. Once again, I'll take the road dog on a Sunday. Note: I initially looked at riding the Over for the Nuggets until the hot streak ended, however, with a number almost at 130 once again and seeing how the last game needed to finish for the cover, I am going to lie low until they miss the Over again and the numbers drop slightly. I also believe Bosh presence in the middle may shore up some of the penetration and quick lay ups. Here's to hoping I finish off the weekend undefeated! Wanted to put these in tonight as these are early games and I might still be in sleepy land when they start ||an_roll_laugh.gif' border=0> Have a GREAT Sunday everyone! ||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>||thebasketball.gif' border=0>

Also, if anyone actually has been using my selections whether to follow or at least use as a reference, if you prefer keeping just one thread going for my picks or if your prefer a new thread for each day. Seeing as I don't get too many discussions on my thread I am wondering if I should just post the picks in someone elses thread lol. Let me know!

Murray's, here is how my selections have gone on here: Date WLT Pct Net 03/22/2008 3-0-0 100.00% +900 03/21/2008 3-0-0 100.00% +800 03/20/2008 1-0-0 100.00% +400 03/19/2008 1-2-0 33.33% -240 03/18/2008 2-3-0 40.00% -480 03/17/2008 2-1-0 66.67% +180 03/16/2008 2-0-0 100.00% +600 Totals 14-6-0 70.00% +2160