Okay boys, here we go again doing what we do in spite of Nurse Ratchett, in honor of Semperfi and McShady! Thanks to everyone who contributes and all who follow! Spreadsheet links posted later. If you don't know what that means, someone will post as I won't be back until after noon central on Tuesday.
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Okay boys, here we go again doing what we do in spite of Nurse Ratchett, in honor of Semperfi and McShady! Thanks to everyone who contributes and all who follow! Spreadsheet links posted later. If you don't know what that means, someone will post as I won't be back until after noon central on Tuesday.
Here are some write-ups that I'm looking at playing.
Utah +5 over Nets After two double-digit losses in a row, the latter by 15 against Phoenix,
have the Jazz unappealing at the moment but we find them in a favorable
spot here. The Nets have had problems with dominant frontcourts all year
and will face one of the best in the NBA here. Utah boasts four quality
players up front in Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Derrick Favors and Enes
Kanter. Prior to losing two straight, the Jazz had reeled off four wins
in a row including wins over San Antonio and against the Lakers in
L.A. Brooklyn is on a current 0-4 run against the number when favored.
After a scorching start, the novelty of representing a new city and
playing in a new building has lost some of its luster with the Nets
having just two wins in their past eight games. The kicker here is that
the Nets have a game in New York tomorrow against the Knicks and that one
holds much more weight than this one, against an unfamiliar Western team
they’ve played just once over the past calendar year.
WASH +7 over Atlanta This one sets up perfectly for the Wizards to earn just their fourth
win of the season. Atlanta has won five straight in this series,
including two already this year so it would come as no surprise to see
the Hawks looking ahead to more important games. Atlanta lost to the
Heat and Warriors last week, following their pattern of struggling
against better teams. With games on deck against the Thunder, Sixers and
Bulls beginning tomorrow at home against OKC, Atlanta’s focus is almost
sure to be off for this one. Washington is 4-0 in its last four home games against the spread.
They’re still missing a couple of key players but having Nene back in
the lineup has made them more competitive. The Wiz has played a very
tough schedule recently with games against Miami twice, the Lakers,
Golden State and New York. Washington comes into this one with an edge
in rebounding, free throw shooting and a bench that is heating up.
They’re almost sure to be the hungrier club.
Old Dominion +8 over CHARLESTON Certainly not the marquee game on the board tonight but they all pay
the same and we find a nice opportunity with the Monarchs of Old
Dominion taking back some significant points. ODU has just one win in 10
games this season. That has them undervalued. The Cougars of Charleston
have a very notable win among their five, which came against then #24
Baylor on November 24 as a 17½-point pooch. That win put them on the map
for now but it was just one of those fluky things that happen from time
to time, especially in college. The Cougars are rarely favored in this range. They’re SOS (strength
of schedule) is 183rd in the nation while the team ranks 312th in points
per game and 320th in assists. By contrast, Old Dominion’s SOS ranks
103. They are also in the top 60 in rebounds per game and rank higher
than Charleston in just about every other key category while playing a
more difficult schedule. The Monarchs are being offered this many points
because of one fluke game by the host and the respective records of
these two. Looking beyond that uncovers a nice spot to take the points.
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Here are some write-ups that I'm looking at playing.
Utah +5 over Nets After two double-digit losses in a row, the latter by 15 against Phoenix,
have the Jazz unappealing at the moment but we find them in a favorable
spot here. The Nets have had problems with dominant frontcourts all year
and will face one of the best in the NBA here. Utah boasts four quality
players up front in Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Derrick Favors and Enes
Kanter. Prior to losing two straight, the Jazz had reeled off four wins
in a row including wins over San Antonio and against the Lakers in
L.A. Brooklyn is on a current 0-4 run against the number when favored.
After a scorching start, the novelty of representing a new city and
playing in a new building has lost some of its luster with the Nets
having just two wins in their past eight games. The kicker here is that
the Nets have a game in New York tomorrow against the Knicks and that one
holds much more weight than this one, against an unfamiliar Western team
they’ve played just once over the past calendar year.
WASH +7 over Atlanta This one sets up perfectly for the Wizards to earn just their fourth
win of the season. Atlanta has won five straight in this series,
including two already this year so it would come as no surprise to see
the Hawks looking ahead to more important games. Atlanta lost to the
Heat and Warriors last week, following their pattern of struggling
against better teams. With games on deck against the Thunder, Sixers and
Bulls beginning tomorrow at home against OKC, Atlanta’s focus is almost
sure to be off for this one. Washington is 4-0 in its last four home games against the spread.
They’re still missing a couple of key players but having Nene back in
the lineup has made them more competitive. The Wiz has played a very
tough schedule recently with games against Miami twice, the Lakers,
Golden State and New York. Washington comes into this one with an edge
in rebounding, free throw shooting and a bench that is heating up.
They’re almost sure to be the hungrier club.
Old Dominion +8 over CHARLESTON Certainly not the marquee game on the board tonight but they all pay
the same and we find a nice opportunity with the Monarchs of Old
Dominion taking back some significant points. ODU has just one win in 10
games this season. That has them undervalued. The Cougars of Charleston
have a very notable win among their five, which came against then #24
Baylor on November 24 as a 17½-point pooch. That win put them on the map
for now but it was just one of those fluky things that happen from time
to time, especially in college. The Cougars are rarely favored in this range. They’re SOS (strength
of schedule) is 183rd in the nation while the team ranks 312th in points
per game and 320th in assists. By contrast, Old Dominion’s SOS ranks
103. They are also in the top 60 in rebounds per game and rank higher
than Charleston in just about every other key category while playing a
more difficult schedule. The Monarchs are being offered this many points
because of one fluke game by the host and the respective records of
these two. Looking beyond that uncovers a nice spot to take the points.
Yes the Lakers are coming off the east coast trip so I like that situation. I wish the opponent was an average team, not one who looks lost lately losing 7 in a row. Also, the ultimate question is will they follow D'Antoni and move the ball back and forth for 16 secs then find the open player? If they do, they can beat teams like this by a lot. Or will Kobe resist and hog it so others lose interest on both ends?
I'll try to guess later and maybe the lag is a first half play for sure.
Clips-I hate to keep backing them when they keep winning-10 in a row-probably should have but you keep thinking bust after beating the dealer so many times.
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Lakers/Clips Seasonal Chase 22-11 ATS...
Yes the Lakers are coming off the east coast trip so I like that situation. I wish the opponent was an average team, not one who looks lost lately losing 7 in a row. Also, the ultimate question is will they follow D'Antoni and move the ball back and forth for 16 secs then find the open player? If they do, they can beat teams like this by a lot. Or will Kobe resist and hog it so others lose interest on both ends?
I'll try to guess later and maybe the lag is a first half play for sure.
Clips-I hate to keep backing them when they keep winning-10 in a row-probably should have but you keep thinking bust after beating the dealer so many times.
I will take the Bobcats +7 for the first half based on getting Gasol back into the flow and the jet lag issue...might add full game later...
Also, Hornets +4 vs GSW first half same jet lag-GS was on the road for like 2 weeks! Hornets almost won in Portland on Sunday, getting better with Davis back, were competitive without...
Yes CG-you're right! We have a tasty little tidbit in the Fade UCLA big brother, little sis, UCLA vs Long Beach State. Amazingly LBSU will be much better when their 3 transfers are eliglble and I wish this game was 2 weeks from now. They may play tonight(actually surfed for info and even called the school but counldn't confirm) but either way-take the 15 POINTS....way too many for a team that like UCI and Cal Poly Obispo would love to beat the Hollywood boys on their court-and the place won't even be more than half filled...they aren't drawing...
GL!
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Lakers/Clips Seasonal Chase part 2 tonight-
I will take the Bobcats +7 for the first half based on getting Gasol back into the flow and the jet lag issue...might add full game later...
Also, Hornets +4 vs GSW first half same jet lag-GS was on the road for like 2 weeks! Hornets almost won in Portland on Sunday, getting better with Davis back, were competitive without...
Yes CG-you're right! We have a tasty little tidbit in the Fade UCLA big brother, little sis, UCLA vs Long Beach State. Amazingly LBSU will be much better when their 3 transfers are eliglble and I wish this game was 2 weeks from now. They may play tonight(actually surfed for info and even called the school but counldn't confirm) but either way-take the 15 POINTS....way too many for a team that like UCI and Cal Poly Obispo would love to beat the Hollywood boys on their court-and the place won't even be more than half filled...they aren't drawing...
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