Chicago at Charlotte (01/02/2008)

Away:  Chicago [10-19 ATS]
Home:  Charlotte [11-18 ATS]

Game Time: 7:00 PM
Stadium: Charlotte Bobcats Arena

Recent Meetings:
12/05/07 - CHI 91 vs. CHAR 82
12/01/07 - CHAR 95 vs. CHI 111

Team Leaders:

Chicago:
Points: Ben Gordon (19.0)
Assists: Kirk Hinrich (6.1)
Rebounds: Ben Wallace (8.6)

Charlotte:
Points: Gerald Wallace (20.0)
Assists: Raymond Felton (6.5)
Rebounds: Emeka Okafor (10.6)

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Damn Kong, I just did the research with Grumpy, and we're on it too, and it's a PC play. And since you're rolling with it, that makes the play even sweeter.

Chicago+1

Love Da Bulls, line up change and the firing of Skiles will have this team fired up for a few games at least.  Getting them in basically a win situation is almost a no brainer.  Charlotte has shown no reason to be considered a favorite even if it is only a slight one.

Best of luck to all.

No it doesn't!!! You fool, there is no such system in the world!!! The only way you can win if you know what you are doing, if you know sports, if you watch sports. If you follow others, then you will allways be a loser!!! If you don't trust yourself, how can you trust a stranger???

We want that old thing back from Chicago. Hustle. They showed plenty of it against Orlando the last time out, covering the spreead of +3 at home, shooting 6 3's and shooting 83.3% from the foul line, which is crucial in lose games.

The Bulls are showing signs of improvement since the firing of Skiles, and Ben Gordon is reaping the benefits. The Bulls have scored 100 or more points in 3 straight games, which is a dramatic improvement over what they were averaging prior to the firing. No more wait until ther's 4 seconds left on the shot clock to shoot it. The cuts are crisper, the shots are more wide open, the rebounding is improving.

Chicago just has the Cats number. They are 3-0 ats the last three contests. Add to that the fact that the Cats scored an upset win over  Indiana 2 days ago, and  they are not likely to score an upset in this one, as they are not the type of team that goes on runs, stringing together victories. They will return to form in this game, as they are a pathetic excuse for a team, with ill advised shots no true nucleaus, and a lack of overall discipline.

Ben Wallace should have his way on the boards as the Cats have no answer for him down low in terms of strength and will. Okafor is a malcontent, and wants out of town desperately, but Michael Jordan refuses to trade him to a contender as he has requested. This guy opted to not renogotiate his contract prior to the season, preferring to run out the chain and then test the free agent market when the season ends. Jason Richardson is hot and cold, and upset that he is on a non-contending team at this point in his career. Definite edge to Ben Gordon in that matchup. Captain Kirk should be able to match Raymond Felton's output, and so with the advantage with the starters, now comes the benches. The Bobs have no answer for Duhan, Tyrus, Noah (he's finiding his niche under new coaching), Sefolosha, and company. They are now bringing the type of energy necessary to be viable parts of the machine. Joe Smith has upped the team scoring average ever since being installed in the starting lineup.

The Cats will get punished on the boards in this game, and that will help Chicago start a two game win streak that will continue tomorrow when they face off at home against the Portland Trailblazers.

I have no official opinion on the over/under line, but all indications point to an over as Chicago has picked up their scoring, averaging 104.3 points per game over their last three, and Charlotte scored 107 their last time out.

Chicago +1 2 units     

Hey Dunston,

top_picks_man subscribes to a gambling service i guess. You sure cleaned his clock though! I can't get enough of that baboon avatar.

I am a firm believer of what you said with respect to trusting yourself before a stranger who is getting your cash. I don't know any wagerer of note that is good that doesn't burn the midnight oil. Information is key. i get a lot of information by simply reading the newspaper of the team's hometown. Situational information I gather from Pinnacle or Winning Edge, but gambling services are out of style now with the inclusion of computers in our lives.

But for those who like services...

The only guy that I fully trust his opinion on is Chet Coppack, a Chicago wise guy who has an uncanny knack at keeping the pockets full. One year, he went on a tear where he won 70 something percent of his picks in all sports combined, which is amazing considering how long baseball and basketball seasons are concerned. That was back in 2003 2004 or so. I don't know where he is now, but if you find him, he's solid. I know for a fact that he was one of the best handicappers at the time, because he kept me fully loaded, so much so that i had to develop a phone relationship with him out of respect for his talent. Betting with him taught me how to become a much more knowledgeable wagerer, and how to read spreads, and look for inconsistencies. So if our guy top_picks_man learns as he is going along with this capper, it may benefit him in the long run if he studies why the pick was made by researching the numbers for himself.