5-2 Tuesday (given the Cats ATS and ML win already and counted the Jazz as an L already. LOL). 9-3 for the week. 299-215-13 for the year.
Toronto Raptors +4.0 76ers is playing a lot better than they were in November. The Raptors, although win-less in 8 straight games, have played the better teams in the league pretty close and has never lost their drive in playing harder. In the two games the Raptors won, almost 3 quarters always end up tied in scoring with almost every other stat ending up equal. Stats and trends would tell us to play the 76ers because they are better but in this match up, the 76ers seem to always have a hard time against the Raptors dating even the two seasons.
To get a better look let's examine each matchup in this game. At point guard it's pretty much even except for Calderon (I believe Calderon will be ready for this matchup) being able to hold his own and dictate the tempo of the game better than Holiday. Turner won't get the start he used to and won't have a better game like he did against Phoenix. This will be a huge plus for the Raptos because Meeks will probably have to guard De Rozan who's 3 inches teller and has shown explosiveness in his game since Bargnani fell to injury. At the Forward spot, it's either Iggy gets on his groove (he rarely have a good shooting night against the Raptors) or Wright gets all over him on defense. He'll probably have his average in this game and that's pretty much about it. I believe it's safe to say that he'll cancel out De Rozan's production if both went on a good scoring night. Now here's where it's at. Elton Brand loves playing against undersized bigs and always seem to have his way. He'll probably get to 20-10 and perhaps better all around stats. Good thing the Raps have Bargnani to cancel his point production out.
Both teams do not have a winning home-road record and so I'm giving even more value to the home team getting the points. Taking the points just to be on the safer side. Philadelphia is never good in winning games when it's down the wire so just in case we see a fluke or something. Two baskets would come a long way.
5-2 Tuesday (given the Cats ATS and ML win already and counted the Jazz as an L already. LOL). 9-3 for the week. 299-215-13 for the year.
Toronto Raptors +4.0 76ers is playing a lot better than they were in November. The Raptors, although win-less in 8 straight games, have played the better teams in the league pretty close and has never lost their drive in playing harder. In the two games the Raptors won, almost 3 quarters always end up tied in scoring with almost every other stat ending up equal. Stats and trends would tell us to play the 76ers because they are better but in this match up, the 76ers seem to always have a hard time against the Raptors dating even the two seasons.
To get a better look let's examine each matchup in this game. At point guard it's pretty much even except for Calderon (I believe Calderon will be ready for this matchup) being able to hold his own and dictate the tempo of the game better than Holiday. Turner won't get the start he used to and won't have a better game like he did against Phoenix. This will be a huge plus for the Raptos because Meeks will probably have to guard De Rozan who's 3 inches teller and has shown explosiveness in his game since Bargnani fell to injury. At the Forward spot, it's either Iggy gets on his groove (he rarely have a good shooting night against the Raptors) or Wright gets all over him on defense. He'll probably have his average in this game and that's pretty much about it. I believe it's safe to say that he'll cancel out De Rozan's production if both went on a good scoring night. Now here's where it's at. Elton Brand loves playing against undersized bigs and always seem to have his way. He'll probably get to 20-10 and perhaps better all around stats. Good thing the Raps have Bargnani to cancel his point production out.
Both teams do not have a winning home-road record and so I'm giving even more value to the home team getting the points. Taking the points just to be on the safer side. Philadelphia is never good in winning games when it's down the wire so just in case we see a fluke or something. Two baskets would come a long way.
I completely agree with you. As a raptors fan, I refuse to bet their games myself, but this is a really nice spot for them. Jose needs to be playing though....it was the flu that kept him out last game, yes? not an injury?
I completely agree with you. As a raptors fan, I refuse to bet their games myself, but this is a really nice spot for them. Jose needs to be playing though....it was the flu that kept him out last game, yes? not an injury?
you mentioned in another thread that silas is good against up-tempo teams? do you think that will come into effect tomorrow when they take on the suns? keep in mind the suns have still got to feel fatigued from that 5 - game road trip, they have only had one days rest (today) and are back at it again tomorrow. Might be another good spot to fade them before those old boys get their act together which im sure they will - any thoughts?
you mentioned in another thread that silas is good against up-tempo teams? do you think that will come into effect tomorrow when they take on the suns? keep in mind the suns have still got to feel fatigued from that 5 - game road trip, they have only had one days rest (today) and are back at it again tomorrow. Might be another good spot to fade them before those old boys get their act together which im sure they will - any thoughts?
I completely agree with you. As a raptors fan, I refuse to bet their games myself, but this is a really nice spot for them. Jose needs to be playing though....it was the flu that kept him out last game, yes? not an injury?
Raps and philly always play close.
The line opened at 3.5, now up to 4.5.
Good luck!
Yep, just a flu and should be good to go after a day off. That's the thing that worries me, the line keeps on going up in favor of the Raptors and I see no reason why it should be moving faster than other games (say MEM@NJN, ORL@IND or SAS@UTA). I will probably sleep on it, I bet the lines maker released the wrong number. Some books opened it at 4.5 here's the last two game and 4 or 4.5 is just about right up there.
I completely agree with you. As a raptors fan, I refuse to bet their games myself, but this is a really nice spot for them. Jose needs to be playing though....it was the flu that kept him out last game, yes? not an injury?
Raps and philly always play close.
The line opened at 3.5, now up to 4.5.
Good luck!
Yep, just a flu and should be good to go after a day off. That's the thing that worries me, the line keeps on going up in favor of the Raptors and I see no reason why it should be moving faster than other games (say MEM@NJN, ORL@IND or SAS@UTA). I will probably sleep on it, I bet the lines maker released the wrong number. Some books opened it at 4.5 here's the last two game and 4 or 4.5 is just about right up there.
hey milk, im thinking of pounding SMB later, your thoughts?
Not really pounding. Still keeping my options open, Ryan Reyes will be out in Game 3 and it's almost certain SMB gets that one. Reyes has been huge for the Texters in the series (season/post-season against SMB) and should spell the difference. Arwind and J-Wash got cramped and was the difference in that game yet TNT only won by 9.
hey milk, im thinking of pounding SMB later, your thoughts?
Not really pounding. Still keeping my options open, Ryan Reyes will be out in Game 3 and it's almost certain SMB gets that one. Reyes has been huge for the Texters in the series (season/post-season against SMB) and should spell the difference. Arwind and J-Wash got cramped and was the difference in that game yet TNT only won by 9.
5-2 Tuesday (given the Cats ATS and ML win already and counted the Jazz as an L already. LOL). 9-3 for the week. 299-215-13 for the year.
Toronto Raptors +4.0 76ers is playing a lot better than they were in November. The Raptors, although win-less in 8 straight games, have played the better teams in the league pretty close and has never lost their drive in playing harder. In the two games the Raptors won, almost 3 quarters always end up tied in scoring with almost every other stat ending up equal. Stats and trends would tell us to play the 76ers because they are better but in this match up, the 76ers seem to always have a hard time against the Raptors dating even the two seasons.
To get a better look let's examine each matchup in this game. At point guard it's pretty much even except for Calderon (I believe Calderon will be ready for this matchup) being able to hold his own and dictate the tempo of the game better than Holiday. Turner won't get the start he used to and won't have a better game like he did against Phoenix. This will be a huge plus for the Raptos because Meeks will probably have to guard De Rozan who's 3 inches teller and has shown explosiveness in his game since Bargnani fell to injury. At the Forward spot, it's either Iggy gets on his groove (he rarely have a good shooting night against the Raptors) or Wright gets all over him on defense. He'll probably have his average in this game and that's pretty much about it. I believe it's safe to say that he'll cancel out De Rozan's production if both went on a good scoring night. Now here's where it's at. Elton Brand loves playing against undersized bigs and always seem to have his way. He'll probably get to 20-10 and perhaps better all around stats. Good thing the Raps have Bargnani to cancel his point production out.
Both teams do not have a winning home-road record and so I'm giving even more value to the home team getting the points. Taking the points just to be on the safer side. Philadelphia is never good in winning games when it's down the wire so just in case we see a fluke or something. Two baskets would come a long way.
BOL.
I like Philly, they lost the 1st 2 games of the series 1 @ home and 1 away. The last game Reggie Evans had 22 boards he's out 'til mid' Feb'.
5-2 Tuesday (given the Cats ATS and ML win already and counted the Jazz as an L already. LOL). 9-3 for the week. 299-215-13 for the year.
Toronto Raptors +4.0 76ers is playing a lot better than they were in November. The Raptors, although win-less in 8 straight games, have played the better teams in the league pretty close and has never lost their drive in playing harder. In the two games the Raptors won, almost 3 quarters always end up tied in scoring with almost every other stat ending up equal. Stats and trends would tell us to play the 76ers because they are better but in this match up, the 76ers seem to always have a hard time against the Raptors dating even the two seasons.
To get a better look let's examine each matchup in this game. At point guard it's pretty much even except for Calderon (I believe Calderon will be ready for this matchup) being able to hold his own and dictate the tempo of the game better than Holiday. Turner won't get the start he used to and won't have a better game like he did against Phoenix. This will be a huge plus for the Raptos because Meeks will probably have to guard De Rozan who's 3 inches teller and has shown explosiveness in his game since Bargnani fell to injury. At the Forward spot, it's either Iggy gets on his groove (he rarely have a good shooting night against the Raptors) or Wright gets all over him on defense. He'll probably have his average in this game and that's pretty much about it. I believe it's safe to say that he'll cancel out De Rozan's production if both went on a good scoring night. Now here's where it's at. Elton Brand loves playing against undersized bigs and always seem to have his way. He'll probably get to 20-10 and perhaps better all around stats. Good thing the Raps have Bargnani to cancel his point production out.
Both teams do not have a winning home-road record and so I'm giving even more value to the home team getting the points. Taking the points just to be on the safer side. Philadelphia is never good in winning games when it's down the wire so just in case we see a fluke or something. Two baskets would come a long way.
BOL.
I like Philly, they lost the 1st 2 games of the series 1 @ home and 1 away. The last game Reggie Evans had 22 boards he's out 'til mid' Feb'.
you mentioned in another thread that silas is good against up-tempo teams? do you think that will come into effect tomorrow when they take on the suns? keep in mind the suns have still got to feel fatigued from that 5 - game road trip, they have only had one days rest (today) and are back at it again tomorrow. Might be another good spot to fade them before those old boys get their act together which im sure they will - any thoughts?
Yep. At the very least, the Cats should make it a game. Don't bother with the back to back ATS stat. Throw those stats away since they look much much better after the coaching change (10-6 SU/ATS after the change).
And yes, the Suns should be a bit fatigued after the long trip. I believe they've spent the day off to rest and should be about 70-80% rested into this game having Boston in 2 days doesn't help for the Suns as well.
you mentioned in another thread that silas is good against up-tempo teams? do you think that will come into effect tomorrow when they take on the suns? keep in mind the suns have still got to feel fatigued from that 5 - game road trip, they have only had one days rest (today) and are back at it again tomorrow. Might be another good spot to fade them before those old boys get their act together which im sure they will - any thoughts?
Yep. At the very least, the Cats should make it a game. Don't bother with the back to back ATS stat. Throw those stats away since they look much much better after the coaching change (10-6 SU/ATS after the change).
And yes, the Suns should be a bit fatigued after the long trip. I believe they've spent the day off to rest and should be about 70-80% rested into this game having Boston in 2 days doesn't help for the Suns as well.
The Raptors have been, and will continue to be on my shit list for a while. When I bet on them, they lay an egg...when I bet against them, they kick ass.
The Raptors have been, and will continue to be on my shit list for a while. When I bet on them, they lay an egg...when I bet against them, they kick ass.
The Raptors have been, and will continue to be on my shit list for a while. When I bet on them, they lay an egg...when I bet against them, they kick ass.
The Raptors have been, and will continue to be on my shit list for a while. When I bet on them, they lay an egg...when I bet against them, they kick ass.
Yep, just a flu and should be good to go after a day off. That's the thing that worries me, the line keeps on going up in favor of the Raptors and I see no reason why it should be moving faster than other games (say MEM@NJN, ORL@IND or SAS@UTA). I will probably sleep on it, I bet the lines maker released the wrong number. Some books opened it at 4.5 here's the last two game and 4 or 4.5 is just about right up there.
Bayless has filled his shoes nicely with shots and steals and creating plays... All starters posted double digits with Bayless at the point, and he was 2 rebounds away from posting a triple double last game. Andrea and DeRozan have been great also.
It has been stated that on monday, Jose barely made it through the practice and as we all know he didn't play. He also rolled his ankle last saturday but thats not really the issue.... How long does it take to recover from a flu? I can't remember the last time i was sick (knock on wood) so I can't make an educated guess if he'll play or not.
With all of that being said, I still like the Raptors tomorrow when the line moves in their favor.
Yep, just a flu and should be good to go after a day off. That's the thing that worries me, the line keeps on going up in favor of the Raptors and I see no reason why it should be moving faster than other games (say MEM@NJN, ORL@IND or SAS@UTA). I will probably sleep on it, I bet the lines maker released the wrong number. Some books opened it at 4.5 here's the last two game and 4 or 4.5 is just about right up there.
Bayless has filled his shoes nicely with shots and steals and creating plays... All starters posted double digits with Bayless at the point, and he was 2 rebounds away from posting a triple double last game. Andrea and DeRozan have been great also.
It has been stated that on monday, Jose barely made it through the practice and as we all know he didn't play. He also rolled his ankle last saturday but thats not really the issue.... How long does it take to recover from a flu? I can't remember the last time i was sick (knock on wood) so I can't make an educated guess if he'll play or not.
With all of that being said, I still like the Raptors tomorrow when the line moves in their favor.
Liking the Over as I see a real similar game as two nights ago between Rockets/Twolves. Will most likely be on 1st Q, FH, FG.
Betting against the Nuggets coming off a road win on B2B nights traveling. We all know how bad the Nugs are on the road and winning one game on the road doesn't turn that trend around.
Jazz losers of 5 in a row, getting blown out at staple, going back home for some home cooking, playing against the #1 team in the NBA and on TNT. What more can you ask for? All the motivational factors go to Utah. Utah is a totally different team at Home. They'll be up for this game and energy and hustle plays will be there for them the entire 48 minutes. Will not be surprised if Utah wins by DD. Good luck on all your plays though.
Denver Nuggets -2.5
Oklahoma City Thunder/Minnesota Timberwolves OVER 220.5
Liking the Over as I see a real similar game as two nights ago between Rockets/Twolves. Will most likely be on 1st Q, FH, FG.
Betting against the Nuggets coming off a road win on B2B nights traveling. We all know how bad the Nugs are on the road and winning one game on the road doesn't turn that trend around.
Jazz losers of 5 in a row, getting blown out at staple, going back home for some home cooking, playing against the #1 team in the NBA and on TNT. What more can you ask for? All the motivational factors go to Utah. Utah is a totally different team at Home. They'll be up for this game and energy and hustle plays will be there for them the entire 48 minutes. Will not be surprised if Utah wins by DD. Good luck on all your plays though.
Denver Nuggets -2.5
Oklahoma City Thunder/Minnesota Timberwolves OVER 220.5
Denver has lost their last 14 games in Detroit. Last time Denver won in Detroit was 16 yrs ago back in 1995. I like Detroit to continue their dominance.
Denver has lost their last 14 games in Detroit. Last time Denver won in Detroit was 16 yrs ago back in 1995. I like Detroit to continue their dominance.
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