NBL and WNBL

NBL: 15-7

WNBL: 16-6

This may seem a long time away but I am grabbing this earlier line as I think it will go up during the week.

Cairns Taipans @ Illawarra Hawks: Hawks -3.5

So the Taipans coached complained about how far his team has had to travel lately. I will admit, it is a lot.. It all began on 14th January with a trip to Melbourne, then 12 days later back home to Cairns. After that, 4 days later across to Perth for an OT loss. Then, 2 days back at home to beat the Hawks. A further 4 days after that they went across the Tasman and upset the Breakers in NZ. Then another 3 days, back home last night to beat the Bullets who were deflated and unmotivated. Now they face a Hawks team trying to hold down 2nd spot to get a first round home court final series. It doesn't get easier for Hawks, they play Melbourne at the end of this week in Melbourne and then back home next week to finish the season vs the Bullets. So they potentially can win both home games and seal 2nd spot as the Kings are 1 game behind them and have only 2 games left. The issue is Cairns. Sitting in 4th, with 4 games to go and only 1 win behind Hawks. This game is massive for both clubs but I think the home court advantage will be too strong for this Friday night blockbuster.. A bit or revenge as well for the Hawks after losing to Taipans in Cairns recently.

All good buddy, just checked then and both my books haven't moved from -3.5 yet. 

Don't speak to soon Shinvash, Hawks looking like they are choking in this 2H.. We have a 12 point game and the Taipans are hitting everything.

So tomorrow's games are massive now..

Melbourne @ Sydney Kings. Newley is back in the rotation. Melbourne missing some key players. The line is only -2.5 which is surprising IMHO because I thought maybe -5. Makes me a little hesitant. Apparently tickets sales are going crazy and it will be the biggest crowd since 2007. Sydney need a win as they only have 2 games left and Melbourne has 4. Sydney are known for choking but Melbourne not the same and are a big letdown this season. 

Other game is a no play for me. I won't play any 76ers game until the playoffs because they have top spot and zero motivation. Just can't go against them though either in case they decide to put on a big performance in front of a home crowd. 

The WNBL game has my interest though, Fire @ Dandenong. Fire back up the next day as well vs the Spirit which is a tough game. Will check what the lines are tomorrow before making a play..

Take it easy everyone, back tomorrow 

Few reasons. Newley back in, adds so much to their offense. Goulding loves playing Sydney and Melbourne usually plays fast paced vs Sydney. Lisch has struggled against fast guards lately. The last game hit 169, total has dropped by a few points but I'm not buying it.. massive crowd tonight wants to see a spectacle and I think they get it. 

Canberra Capitals @ Perth Lynx: Lynx -4.5

So as I said before, IF the Fire can hold this 17 point lead right now, they will give the Lynx the chance to be on equal amount of wins if the Lynx can beat Canberra tomorrow night. Canberra coming off a good win last night which took them until the 4Q to get the win though against a Adelaide team with no motivation. Expect a big game tomorrow from Perth after this Townsville result right now. 

Hi Jive,

Hope all is well mate.. 

I agree, still a massive game for Canberra as well but I think the double games for the girls on a weekend is just a killer and especially finishing on a Sunday afternoon in Perth with a rested Perth team.