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NBL & WNBL Round #9

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AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 12:39 AM ET #26

There has to be an injury for Melbourne. Line is now Hawks -1.5. Investigating...

AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 12:43 AM ET #27

For those who tail, this might be one of those last minute plays. Don't want to post any plays without knowing the full line-ups.

blind_freddie

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 1:12 AM ET #28

This is a tough one to pick. Feeling a lot better with a total play.

The Hawks, like the Tigers, have a very potent offensive lineup. Its gonna be Lisch/Penney versus Holt/Goulding with a Ogilvie vs Majak side show. It really could go either way.

ImInTheMoney

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 1:27 AM ET #29

I noticed they had Steve Holt from St. Mary's

Jerome Randle former Pac-10 player of the year? That's crazy, I had no idea.

Jett is really my guy, cant wait to see how he pans out for Crocs.

rod_steel

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 2:27 AM ET #30

Melbourne now -1.5

AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 2:39 AM ET #31

This game is smelly as they come.. Line movement all over the place. Maybe a totals play instead

ImInTheMoney

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 2:44 AM ET #32

Screaming over 174.5 to me

AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 3:21 AM ET #33

Yep, I agree ImintheMoney..

Melbourne @ Hawks: Over 174.5

WHY? Because these 2 teams put up the most 3 balls in the league. Melbourne averaging 29.8 attempts per game, Hawks 27.8 attempts. Closest to these teams with the 3 point shot is the Kings who are ranked 3rd with 25.4 attempts. Hawks averaging 90.4 this season and Melbourne 84. United are going to love playing this fast pace because coming off a game against the slow pace Crocs last weekend, this should feel like a breeze. Would rather be on the over than the under as well as this line is very close so we may get a close game towards the home stretch with plenty of free throws.

BOL everyone

Rostos

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 3:55 AM ET #34

Its unbelievable how good the Hawks are at home yet when they go on the road, they are absolutely garbage...like really really bad

Very bizarre

greymamba

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 4:50 AM ET #35

Quote Originally Posted by d1coach:

Hawks open at pk now sit at -1 on 5d and went from +1 to -1 on 365... If it stays hawks will lose, 80% winner.... These plays win at a high rate... Spread-ml-totals all point towards united winning and it could be easy..

Last season yes. Feeling pretty sure books have adjusted this year especially on basketball with that specific line movement

AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 5:11 AM ET #36

Glad I stayed away from Melbourne and played the over..

Interesting game tomorow. Kings @ Taipans. Kings new coach and Childress played last week so got rid of some rust. Taipans coming off that terrible game last night vs the Crocs. Will research tomorrow..

Take it easy everyone

Rostos

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 5:16 AM ET #37

Not many competitive games in this league.

AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 5:40 AM ET #38

Quote Originally Posted by Rostos:

Not many competitive games in this league.

Seems to me that home court advantage is massive this season for most teams

Davenz

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 5:53 AM ET #39

Quote Originally Posted by AussieDownUnder:

Seems to me that home court advantage is massive this season for most teams

This season? lol

It has been for the past dozen years. Doubt that comment, break down the stats yourself.

I pretty much only back home teams in certain spots and am up a ton.

AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 8:41 PM ET #40

Quote Originally Posted by Davenz:

This season? lol

It has been for the past dozen years. Doubt that comment, break down the stats yourself.

I pretty much only back home teams in certain spots and am up a ton.

Agree Dave that it has been for several years and especially for certain teams. Kings definitely not. They don't understand what home court is. Perth for sure. Such an amazing team at home and NZ as well. Crocs are hit and miss and thats the same with Adelaide. Hawks love their home and Cairns do as well most nights.

AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 8:45 PM ET #41

Massive card tonight across both leagues..

Kings @ Taipains and 36ers @ Wildcats in the NBL,

Lightning @ Flames, Lynx @ Rangers and Spirit @ Fire in the WNBL. Like that Spirit match-up with Fire. Spirit upset the Fire in the first few weeks this season in Townsville. Townsville might want to dish out some revenge. No lines for me yet though on the WNBL games.

AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 8:49 PM ET #42

Lines out

Bendigo Spirit @ Townsville Fire: Townsville -6.5 (WNBL)

Payback is a girl.. Bendigo beat Fire in Townsville earlier this year, these 2 teams used to be massive rivals because they were by far the most superior teams in the league. Well thats changed recently as Bendigo's starting 5 are getting long in the tooth and the Fire will want to not have the same game they did vs the Lynx last weekend and rely heavily on a 4Q comeback. Think they get the job done from start to finish.

AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 10:49 PM ET #43

Not touching the first NBL game tonight. Too many issues from both sides. Kings sack their coach. Taipans disastrous on Wednesday night vs the Crocs. I have no lean on ATS or total for this game.

AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 10:58 PM ET #44

Adelaide 36ers @ Perth Wildcats: Perth Wildcats -5.5

Line seems small to me. Adelaide were given +4.5 last week in Cairns and won that game S/U so can kind of understand just 1 extra point but the big difference is, unfortunately Adelaide are meeting Perth off a loss which is just tough luck. Perth are 4-0 S/U and ATS off a loss this season and they have beaten Hawks in Illawarra by 7, Crocs by 8 in Perth, Hawks by 29 in Perth and Adelaide by 6 in Adelaide. Yes Adelaide do have Randle but I think the Wildcats have the guards and defense to stop him unlike Taipans last week.

Enjoi

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Posted: Dec. 3, 2015 - 11:40 PM ET #45

Like both your plays Aussie. Gonna tail

AussieDownUnder

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Posted: Dec. 4, 2015 - 12:37 AM ET #46

Quote Originally Posted by Enjoi:

Like both your plays Aussie. Gonna tail

Fingers crossed buddy

The first game is horrible to cap, not even going to bother. One could say that the Kings will get up for this game with their new coach and then another could say that Taipans could hit back after Wednesday's terrible game vs the Crocs.