ytd 23-17
yesterday 0-1
This discussion was started yesterday by serge82 and miracling2...the NBA is changing quickly. The hand checking rules (obviously), but now even more so with the expectation of a free path - if you impede the offensive player in anyway (even if those feet are moving) it is often called as a defensive foul. It's a foul if a player closes out too hard and don't give the shooter "enough" space to land. It's a foul if you catch their legs at all (even though many players kick them out and forward on a three point attempt). Don't get me started on moving screens. They've even started calling more fouls on aggressive rebounding.
The question is, "is there any space for old school cappers like me?". I play unders in important games. I play unders on afternoon games. I play unders in a host of other scenarios, and they just aren't hitting. As serge pointed out, these aren't .5 or 1.5 points off as they used to be, these totals are often sailing by 10, 15, 20, hell, 30 points or more. If you have any thoughts, they are appreciated. In the meantime, I'll try to change my capping style and focus on good over spots and spreads. Don't be a relic.
Today's play;
Utah @ houston OVER 213 (1u, +109)
These guys played on the 6th and hit 209 pts. That game saw both teams shoot 25% or less from 3. The pace was easily there, houston just hit no shots and utah minimal 3's. I don't think the pace will be there again, but in this new NBA, the 3's will be.
Good luck,
CT