Without going into it too much at this time, I am going to make this short and sweet. Damn near any line that the linemaker comes up with will be covered by the Pistons. The Warriors are a team in turmoil, with internal sniping no true point guard and very little defensive presence. Take into account that they are the third worst rebounding team in the league allowing a whopping 46.3 rebounds to their opponents on average and a free throw average of 69.5, and you have the makings of a potential blowout playing a team who's makeup is to stop the opposing team from scoring. Detroit only allows a mind boggling 4 made three pointers per game defensively which is second in the league. Detroit are quite the road warriors with a 3-1 ats record on the road.
The Warriors are a very undisciplined team and with Maggette hobbled by a sore hamstring and Al Harrington being shelved with a mysterious sore back injury, they are also short handed. The heart of the matter is that the players are disgruntled with ownership over the loss of Baron Davis, and Al Harrington's request for a trade over the summer being ignored by management. Stephen Jackson is now getting double teamed more than ever and he is showing signs of frustration.
The question comes to mind, who is going to stop the Pistons from having a commanding rebounding advantage. WHo is going to contain Iverson, and who is going to chase Rip off of the screens. There is no answer fo Rasheed Wallace down in the block, and Rony Turiaf has problems with Maxiell in the strength department. The mismatches don't stop there. Who in the hell will stop Tayshaun? The line according to my scoring model will likely be Detroit-5.5, but I feel comfortable taking them at 6.5 too. This game will get ugly fast.
Detroit 1st half -4 (projected)
Detroit for game-6.5 (projected)
I was thinking of taking Dallas, but with no line I can't rightly say that without the information. But the Bulls have had major problems guarding Dirk over the years. Coach Carlisle has admitted that Dirk needs to take more shots in the half court sets with Josh Howard hampered with a wrist injury.
The usual halftime score is Dallas 52.4 and Chicago 45.7, so usually Dallas wins the 1st halves of these contests in the Windy City. After losing to the Lakers in the fashion that they did, I give them the 1st half nod playing out of conference. Chicago usually catches points at home against the Mavs, and they are 2-8 straight up and ats against the Mavs at home. So if the Bulls are favored in this game it would be the first time since 1997 that they have been favored at home against the Mavs. That's 10 years. I am anxiously awaiting the line for this one. Any points given to the Mavs is too many.
Dallas 1st half
Dallas for game (if an underdog)
The Warriors are a very undisciplined team and with Maggette hobbled by a sore hamstring and Al Harrington being shelved with a mysterious sore back injury, they are also short handed. The heart of the matter is that the players are disgruntled with ownership over the loss of Baron Davis, and Al Harrington's request for a trade over the summer being ignored by management. Stephen Jackson is now getting double teamed more than ever and he is showing signs of frustration.
The question comes to mind, who is going to stop the Pistons from having a commanding rebounding advantage. WHo is going to contain Iverson, and who is going to chase Rip off of the screens. There is no answer fo Rasheed Wallace down in the block, and Rony Turiaf has problems with Maxiell in the strength department. The mismatches don't stop there. Who in the hell will stop Tayshaun? The line according to my scoring model will likely be Detroit-5.5, but I feel comfortable taking them at 6.5 too. This game will get ugly fast.
Detroit 1st half -4 (projected)
Detroit for game-6.5 (projected)
I was thinking of taking Dallas, but with no line I can't rightly say that without the information. But the Bulls have had major problems guarding Dirk over the years. Coach Carlisle has admitted that Dirk needs to take more shots in the half court sets with Josh Howard hampered with a wrist injury.
The usual halftime score is Dallas 52.4 and Chicago 45.7, so usually Dallas wins the 1st halves of these contests in the Windy City. After losing to the Lakers in the fashion that they did, I give them the 1st half nod playing out of conference. Chicago usually catches points at home against the Mavs, and they are 2-8 straight up and ats against the Mavs at home. So if the Bulls are favored in this game it would be the first time since 1997 that they have been favored at home against the Mavs. That's 10 years. I am anxiously awaiting the line for this one. Any points given to the Mavs is too many.
Dallas 1st half
Dallas for game (if an underdog)
