Mak's It's Back Money Monday Picks

[Quote: Originally Posted by makaveli23] Yaahooooooooooo the NBA is back baby!! I am as giddy as a school girl.  Fuck it was a long summer without NBA ball, this is gonna be a hell of a season fellas, also going to be difficult to cap with so many competitive teams but with the help of posters and these forums I am sure we can make some stacks and beat the bookie.  Let's have a fun and profitable season fellas, BOL to each of you.  Here are my opening night picks.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS + 7.5 - - - You will not see me betting against the Celts ATS a lot this season.  This is the team that single handedly won me a lot of money last year.  I rode these guys from mid-season all the way to championship and they did not disappoint.  Nevertheless, I gotta go with the Cavs on this one.  The departure of James Posey is under-estimated.  Tony Allen may be able to replace what he did offensively but Posey is the man who guards perimeter stars for Boston.  Without him I think they will struggle against teams who have a star SG or SF.  Lebron will have to watch the ring ceremony, should pump him up.  With the acquisition of Mo Williams Cavs solidifiy a starting 5 that is impressive.  Mo, Dalonte, LBJ, Big Ben and Big Z.  Backin em up are guys like Varajao, Boobie, Wally and Sasha this team is stacked.  I still think Cavs championship hopes are a bit over-hyped this year, that doesn't erase the fact they have a hell of a basketball team this year and with the King only the sky is the limit.  Cavs cover.  If your a true gambler and like the risk go for the ML.
KING'S TEAM 5 UNITS - - -

CHICAGO BULLS - 5.5 - - - This is a risky bet because the Bulls may want some revenge for a loss in Chi Town late in the pre-season.  Even if Rose plays or not (which I suspect he will) I think the Bulls are a very under-estimated team.  If you recall 2 years ago these are the same Bulls who contended for tops in the East and swept the Heat in the first round.  This is also a team that was touted to win the East last year and flopped like never before.  Then the lucky bastard win the lottery and add the best pure talent in the draft (my opinion).  Rose, Gordon, Deng, Nocioni, Tyrus Thomas, Joakim Noah...that is a lot pf pure young talent that can succeed.  Vinney Del Negro is a new coach however is backed up by Del Harris who has assited some of the best coaches in the league for over 20 years.  This Bulls team is a big sleeper of mine and I will ride them this season against mediocre teams...and the Bucks...no matter how much talent they have...are as mediocre as they come.  Bulls cover.
5 UNITS BULLS - - -

LOS ANGELES LAKERS - 6.5 - - - What a matchup this should be, Oden vs Bynum...this is going to be a battle for years to come, may even gain the hype that Hakeem and Shaq did a few years ago...remember that? Ahhh...the good old days. I think Portland is a team you do not want to under-estimate, the hype is for good reason, hell of a front court, hell of a bench, and a hell of a star and leader in B.Roy....so why the Lake Show?  I think showtime will end up with the best record in the NBA this season.  I think Bynum will exceed expectations.  The Lakers are ready for this game and know they must win, when this Laker team was asked what player to watch out for the in the NBA this year, 9 players stated Brandon Roy...included Kobe.  All the Lakers know how good this Blazer team is and will be at the top of their games.  POD is the Lakeshow tonight.
8.5 UNITS LAKESHOW - - -
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