Aussie Hoops Round #19

WNBL: 18-19

Ugly game Wednesday night. Kings at home to Perth. Perth are missing 4 players. Beal, Jawai, Prather and Martin are apparently all out for this game tomorrow night so be very cautious on this game. Just thought I would let you all know about Perth's injuries.. 

GL this weekend everyone 

Wouldn't they start Redhage? Even then this guy is too old and every time I watch him play he plays terrible.

I would think at home, Childress, Cadee, Thornton can get the job done. 

Have to remember that with so many starters out, the starting 5 for Perth will be very unfamiliar with each other; and that's essentially what they all are. Bench/Role players.

I am almost ready to pull the trigger on Kings ML right now @ 2. 

As for Redhage, yeah I think he might get the start over Hire. 

On to tonights' game..

Cairns Taipans @ Townsville Crocs: Over 162.5

The last game which was just over a month ago hit 136 and the total was around 157.5 for that game. Everyone knows that the Taipans are different on the road to home.

Taipans @ home average 82 and allow just 77.5

Taipans on road, average 78.5 and allow 91

Massive 14 point differential in their defense on the road compared to home. TT's are set around 82.5 and 79.5 for these 2 teams. Crocs have hit 83+ at home in their last 3 games against Kings, Breakers and Hawks. Taipans on the other hand have allowed 83+ on the road every single game this season. So what about Taipan's offense on the road? Well they haven't hit 79+ points on the road for over 4 road games. They don't hit it often but with the increased total from the last meeting that went ugly and under, i think we get a high scoring game in a game that has no meaning which IMHO means no defense just like last night's game as Perth didn't send over 4 starters and the Kings took advantage. 

Adelaide 36ers @ Illawarra Hawks: 36ers +7.5

Randle = points.. 

Without Randle = 

Thats pretty much my write up for this game. Randle confirmed starter for this game. Should be a thrilling high scoring game.. 

Not insane at all Aussie. If I were the coach I'd do the same.

Would even rest more.

Given where they sit on the ladder. No need to risk injuries in a meaningless for them away game.

They own home court in the playoffs so I'd be surprised to see them rest players for their home game on Sunday, to prepare for the finals.

1% coach, don't like your chances.

Doach - do not like your chances mate. NZ trying to hold onto playoff spot. 

No play for me in the NZ/Melbourne game at all.

No need for that. And his record isn't horrible.

You can't afford to carry a passenger in your starting five.

He used to be decent in this league, but has lost it.

The lowest and most basic form of life we have on Earth - you. 

aussies lost like the past 4-5 in a row man? im not giving it to him, im just suggesting there are a lot of people who aren't too aware of the nbl and will tail him blindly and as a result will lose their money. 

Peekay and DaveNz, cheers fellas for the support.