NBA Season Thread With Matchup Analysis

**MP123** · 11-23-12, 03:31 PM

I'm a big lakers fan but I have to go against u on this 1... The lakers are 0-3 ats on the road n they just don't have it clicking together yet n Kobe tends to take over too much on the road especially w Tony defending him... I expect Kobe to go off tonight but the Rest of the team just won't get into the flow of the game... The Grizzlies are just playing great team basketball and u can't play man defense against a team like this u have to make switches... I'm taking the griz -4.5.... Good luck 2 every1

**matt1216** · 11-23-12, 05:28 PM

i like the +5 goat,although lakers wont lose every road game, im a lttle weary. Is Blake back yet? we need him to chew up some minutes at te PG spot

Bol

**JR007** · 11-23-12, 06:18 PM

what's up goat, ???? you are winning

what happened ???? I know, starting listening to advice from the smart cappers in the forum.......

**elPkay** · 11-23-12, 06:21 PM

Not again...

**Goat Milk** · 11-23-12, 06:24 PM

JR you are on my ignore list. 1 of only 2 people on it.

**Goat Milk** · 11-23-12, 06:26 PM

GL guys I appreciate the comments even if you disagree. I am not very confident in this pick which is why it's only a small play. There are gonna be moments in this season where I drop $800-$1000 on Lakers games when they start to gel. I think this team will be unstoppable in a couple weeks.

**t-wizzle** · 11-23-12, 07:04 PM

I like Grizzlies tonight. GL.

**MexicanStallion** · 11-23-12, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

PLAY 26: Lakers +5 -120 Risk $120

PLAY 27: Lakers +170 ML Risk $100

November 23rd
0-2 (-$220.00)

NBA Season
17-10 ($1194.50)

Spreads: 9-7 ($6.00)
Moneylines: 3-2 ($237.50)
Halves: 2-1 ($195.00)
Parlays: 3-0 ($756.00)

**h3da** · 11-23-12, 11:49 PM

need nash back asap

**MP123** · 11-24-12, 12:14 AM

They don't NEED Nash back ASAP Nash already knows the system all the lakers need is time... We're gonna need Nash for the playoffs... The Lakers will be ok just give them time to get used to the system it's only the 3rd game in this new system... Plus this is their 3rd game in 4 nights they haven't been able to practice

**MP123** · 11-24-12, 04:23 AM

AND WHAT DRIVES ME CRAZY IS WATCHING GASOL AWAY FROM THE BASKET!!!!!!! Mike brown did this too why the hell would u take a top 10 post player in the league away from his strength r u kidding me???!!!! There's nothing wrong w pau gasol he's still a great player just playing in the wrongggggg system

**SiMON2g** · 11-24-12, 05:15 AM

Doing well so far this season bud, keep it up. What you like for tomorrow?

**Ch Br** · 11-24-12, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by matt1216

i like the +5 goat,although lakers wont lose every road game, im a lttle weary. Is Blake back yet? we need him to chew up some minutes at te PG spot

Bol

thats a first, someone wanting blake to play

**v-zero** · 11-24-12, 01:43 PM

The Lakers team is a mess. Two great post players on court all game meaning that one (Gasol) has to bugger off and take too many jumpers, at which he sucks. No depth on the bench, and Kobe doing his best to piss off the future of this Lakers team (Howard). Oh and Metta still starts. These guys can't compete with OKC, MIA, SAS, MEM, LAC, NYK....

**Goat Milk** · 11-24-12, 04:14 PM

Didn't watch the game. Anyone know why Gasol and Dwight barely touched the ball? Will LA make the adjustment tonight? I don't see them losing 2 of their first 14 games to Dallas without Dirk.

**t-wizzle** · 11-24-12, 06:25 PM

Take OKC tonight dude.

**Goat Milk** · 11-24-12, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

Take OKC tonight dude.

i'm straight everyone on sbr is on okc

**t-wizzle** · 11-24-12, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

i'm straight everyone on sbr is on okc

Lol now all of a sudden you care about who the public is on.

That's fine though you don't have to I'm just saying they should win easily tonight.

**Goat Milk** · 11-24-12, 07:58 PM

PLAY 28: Lakers -1.5 -110 Risk $110

PLAY 29: Lakers -125 ML Risk $250

PLAY 30: Lakers -8 +271 Risk $25

I will be stunned if the Lakers lose 2 games to Dallas without Dirk. I would also be surprised if Dantoni doesn't get Gasol and Howard more involved tonight. Bryant will make sure Gasol gets involved for sure.

I don't have time to write out my complete thoughts on this matchup, as I have to go cook dinner now, but the Lakers have too many advantages here for me to ignore basically a pick em line. Mayo and Kaman are the two best players on the Mavs right now and both of those positions will be defended well tonight by Howard and Bryant/Artest. Artest will definitely switch onto Mayo for large portions of this game. Marion has been known to defend Bryant well in the past but I highly doubt Marion is at full strength. When you're relying on a washed up Vince Carter to be the third scorer on your team, there's definitely something wrong with that picture. Gasol can shoot over the top of Brand all day. The Mavs have some very solid PGs who can definitely break down LAs defense at times but Moore is still proving himself in LAs system and he knows he can't afford to take any nights off even if this is LAs 4th game in 5 nights.

**sando** · 11-24-12, 08:02 PM

What's for dinner mate?

You talked me into it, gonna tail you on the lala boys, good luck tonight!

**Goat Milk** · 11-24-12, 09:31 PM

Crispy orange beef

**1sob** · 11-25-12, 01:03 AM

nice sweep Goat !!

**hawley** · 11-25-12, 01:08 AM

yessssir!

**MexicanStallion** · 11-25-12, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

PLAY 28: Lakers -1.5 -110 Risk $110

PLAY 29: Lakers -125 ML Risk $250

PLAY 30: Lakers -8 +271 Risk $25

November 24th
3-0 ($377.75)

NBA Season
20-10 ($1572.25)

Spreads: 11-7 ($183.75)
Moneylines: 4-2 ($437.50)
Halves: 2-1 ($195.00)
Parlays: 3-0 ($756.00)

**sando** · 11-25-12, 11:24 AM

Great call on the Lakers mate. Wow - guaranteed 29 other teams will be paying attention to that performance.

**Goat Milk** · 11-25-12, 01:12 PM

For sure Sando. The Lakers are so talented. And they're veterans. They are gonna figure it out.

PLAY 31: CELTICS ML -200 @ Orlando Risk $200

I only play a few MLs like this here and there throughout the season. Based on the matchups, Boston should win this game by DD, but it could be one of those games where they are on cruise control the entire game and sneak out a win. Pierce is really in a rhythm now and I Orlando doesn't really have any perimeter defender other than Affalo that can guard him--though affallo is far too small to guard PP and will likely be assigned to Terry.

Sorry I'm not really in the mood to talk basketball today. It's football day. Boston is the only play I'm making probably, maybe something on the Denver game.

**decep96** · 11-25-12, 08:55 PM

THanks for another one .

**sando** · 11-25-12, 09:31 PM

On a nice little mini roll now brother, keep up the good work.

**MexicanStallion** · 11-25-12, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

PLAY 31: CELTICS ML -200 @ Orlando Risk $200

November 25th
1-0 ($100.00)

NBA Season
21-10 ($1672.25)

Spreads: 11-7 ($183.75)
Moneylines: 5-2 ($537.50)
Halves: 2-1 ($195.00)
Parlays: 3-0 ($756.00)

*6-2 Last 8 Plays*

**Dexter** · 11-26-12, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

For sure Sando. The Lakers are so talented. And they're veterans. They are gonna figure it out.

there is no way in hell a mike d'antoni led team wins an nba championship - i hope you're not suggesting that, because even i will pull out a crystal ball and guarantee that wont happen.

if by figure out you mean win the pacific - fine....but this is not a team that wins the finals. Its OKC and Miami again imho..

ps: nice day today..

**1sob** · 11-26-12, 01:16 AM

nice hit on boston !!

**Goat Milk** · 11-26-12, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by Dexter

there is no way in hell a mike d'antoni led team wins an nba championship - i hope you're not suggesting that, because even i will pull out a crystal ball and guarantee that wont happen.

if by figure out you mean win the pacific - fine....but this is not a team that wins the finals. Its OKC and Miami again imho..

ps: nice day today..

Why not? It's not like Spolstra is a better coach than Dantoni. Everyone knows Bryant is the coach. I'm not sure they can beat Miami but I am sure they will win the West. OKC will have no answer for LA in a 7 game series just like they didn't against miami. OKC needs a real pg. Westbrook is a 2guard the sooner they figure that out the better shape they are in

**sando** · 11-26-12, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by Dexter

there is no way in hell a mike d'antoni led team wins an nba championship - i hope you're not suggesting that, because even i will pull out a crystal ball and guarantee that wont happen.

if by figure out you mean win the pacific - fine....but this is not a team that wins the finals. Its OKC and Miami again imho..

ps: nice day today..

OKC not the same team this year. Would be amazed if they can get past Clippers, Lakers and the Griz in the West. If they were to play a 7 game series against the Griz right now say at a neutral venue, I would expect the Griz to win 4-1. They gonna have to make some moves. K-Mart is no Harden, and as Goat said I think they will struggle against the big teams (Lakers, Grizzlies, Nuggets)

**Goat Milk** · 11-26-12, 04:04 PM

PLAY 32: BOBCATS TEAM TOTAL UNDER 94.5 -110 Risk $77 to win $70

Just a play for fun here as I'm curious to see how the Bobcats stack up offensively against a bigger Thunder team. I doubt the Bobcats can score 90 points on this team but it's possible so keeping the play small. This Bobcats team is very small out on the perimeter and OKC has 3 very long guys playing perimeter D in Westbrook Sef and Durant. Walker is still not a pure pg and not an elite passer at this level so expect quite a few turnovers from the Bobcats tonight.

**elPkay** · 11-26-12, 04:34 PM

How do you select Team Totals on pinnacle? I can only find the standard nba bets + 1st Half, 2nd Half and Quater bets but all total bets
are for both teams combined. Do I miss something? Still pretty new, so I might just be too blind for it