Leans for the Final Day 2008-2009 NBA Season

whatisit · 04-15-09, 10:45 AM

Phi +2 looks real good. Cle isn't going for the record. I just read that LBJ plans on sitting out as well as Z. Mo/Delonte will play but very limited. So that leaves the end of thei bench which isn't too good.

King_Bookie · 04-15-09, 10:47 AM

My final pick for the season:

GS/PHX OVER 238.5

Seriously, would you think that the two top scoring teams in the league would score less than 120 points in their final game? This will be a shoot out and I expect this to end on 120+-130+ with phoenix coming out on top. Phoenix went to GS and scored 154 against them in Oracle Arena of all places. Would you think GS won't return the favor?

The_Kid · 04-15-09, 10:52 AM

LeBron James, Mo Williams and Zydrunas Ilgauskas could all sit out on Wednesday. If they do play, they'll likely be limited to the first and third quarters. Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Chris Paul and David West could play "one quarter and a little bit of the third" in Wednesday's season finale, according to coach Byron Scott. Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Rip Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace and Antonio McDyess are all expected to sit out Wednesday's meaningless game against the Heat. Source: Detroit Free Press

sweetjones55 · 04-15-09, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by King_Bookie

My final pick for the season:

GS/PHX OVER 238.5

Seriously, would you think that the two top scoring teams in the league would score less than 120 points in their final game? This will be a shoot out and I expect this to end on 120+-130+ with phoenix coming out on top. Phoenix went to GS and scored 154 against them in Oracle Arena of all places. Would you think GS won't return the favor?

look at golden state's 7 active players. They don't have the firepower to return the favor

cocknocker · 04-15-09, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by joanapoker

I Only like Cleveland (-2) at home to keep the record clean - I've played this one super heavy for my standards $800 and UNDER at PHX (nice write up sweetjones55)

good luck all

Cleveland is the wrong call on that one. The Sixers moneyline is the appropriate call. May want to hedge that one. But let the public slam the Cavs all day first.

denttiger · 04-15-09, 10:55 AM

I agree sweetjones55.. I'm making a small play on this under probably.

mann2chc · 04-15-09, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by dennisback

Taking the dallas mavericks.
Projected line -3.
Mavs have been rolling at home beating utah and suns by big double digits. rockets are on a 5game win streak but only with 2 road wins vs bad teams (gsw with 7 guys playing, sac). Dallas looking for revenge for the first game @ dallas which they lost.
Howard was rested last game just to play THIS final game. If Dallas win, they will move up to 6th Spot (Hornets must lose @ SA though) and avoid Denver by which they got swept.
Dallas will come strong today since last home game was very close vs. lowly Twolves.

Dallas -3 (projected) BIG (Buy 1 point to 2 maybe)

be careful here mr dennis!!! i'm from dallas and still reside here and let me tell you sumptin abt these mavs... they're a very complacent team, as you can tell by the game at home the other nite against the wolves. they've made the playoffs so in their minds they dont need to win tonite. dirk hates to be touched and artest will be all in his chest tonite. as far as j-ho is concerned, I DONT TRUST HIM!!! he's the tracy mcgrady of the mavs (very talented but lazy, plays when he wants to play, and stays "hurt"). also, who's gonna stop yao??? plus houston will be motivated in more ways than one... if they win, they win the southwest division title and what better way to do it than to beat their rivals in their own backyard... but good luck though!!!

denttiger · 04-15-09, 10:57 AM

cockknocker... you always giving sound advice. Thanks. PS... I've been following your MLB picks too and like the way you're going about it. Let's hope Colorado takes care of business today.

cocknocker · 04-15-09, 10:58 AM

I just made a huge wager on the Indians-125 today so I am playing all of these games for chump change, including all of my baseball picks other than the Indians. I am also playing all of the first inning runs. Guys who want to know what I am doingin baseball should know that I have a daily thread in the baseball section as well.

jgbgsox · 04-15-09, 11:08 AM

The over is 4-1 in the last five series meetings in Dallas, and the over is 9-4 in the Mavericks’ last 13 home games overall, 6-2 in their last eight on Wednesday and 5-2 in Houston’s last seven against the Western Conference
over 189 my only play tonight good luck to you that follow

joanapoker · 04-15-09, 11:13 AM

I've slammed the Indians -122 for $976 to win $800 if they win I'll let my Cleveland bet roll if they lose I'll edge myself

thx CK for the help

MB · 04-15-09, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by RoagBettor

Trying to cap these last few games of the season is like trying to stick a wet noodle up a wildcat's ass.

lol. Not sure about that, but I see where you're going. It's a toss up. The NBA betting season ends on March 31st. You never know who's gonna show up in April. Shit, I been picking the 6ers thinking they have alot to play for and they can't cover for shit. NO, Utah, 6ers all suck this month. Good way to go into the playoffs.

You would figure that Denver at +7 would be the best value. I think this is a day to just kick back with a brew, a blunt and just watch

tommyminh · 04-15-09, 11:37 AM

game of GSW/Phoenix, pho will shut gsw down by 10 to 15 point and the total of score are gonna be under 238.5 cause of
Marco BelinelliGOut Indefinitely (foot injury) Jamal CrawfordGDay-to-Day (strained back) Jermareo DavidsonFOut For Season (foot injury) Monta EllisGOut For Season (sore ankle) Stephen JacksonGOut For Season (toe injury) Corey MaggetteFOut Indefinitely (head injury) Brandan WrightFOut Indefinitely (sore shoulder)

sweetjones55 · 04-15-09, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by tommyminh

game of GSW/Phoenix, pho will shut gsw down by 10 to 15 point and the total of score are gonna be under 238.5 cause of
Marco BelinelliGOut Indefinitely (foot injury) Jamal CrawfordGDay-to-Day (strained back) Jermareo DavidsonFOut For Season (foot injury) Monta EllisGOut For Season (sore ankle) Stephen JacksonGOut For Season (toe injury) Corey MaggetteFOut Indefinitely (head injury) Brandan WrightFOut Indefinitely (sore shoulder)

GS scored 118 @ Utah, in what was a meaningful game for Utah, with none of those guys playing so be careful. I like the under also but its not guranteed.

kmarinouofm · 04-15-09, 11:46 AM

cocknocker any idea on why oklahoma jumped 2 pts the other way?

Vreston · 04-15-09, 12:13 PM

CK what's up with Oklahoma City?
It was at -1.5 a couple of hours ago and now it's at +1.5 at my book!

peterpan19 · 04-15-09, 12:57 PM

hou +1
they win and they win the Division...they loose ...well they wont

GL

peeiempee · 04-15-09, 01:05 PM

GS game goes over. Last game of the season with 2 of the highest scoring teams in the league. They each play 8 second defense. Doesn't matter who is out, is gonna be like a pick up game at the gym. GS PHO OVER 238.5

peeiempee · 04-15-09, 01:14 PM

Adding Houston PK. Mavs are back to their same old selves trailing Wolves the whole game till a last second shot by Terry. Houston has more to gain in this game. Carlise might even tank the game and settle to play Denver, a team that plays more of a up tempo similar to them. Houston need a win to secure the 3rd seed and play the struggling Hornets instead of Blazers or Spurs. Rockets should win this by 8

B's Picks · 04-15-09, 01:22 PM

Cavs +1.5 at home?????????? The King is likely to rest along with Z, Mo, West but will they lose at home?? whats up with this line guys?

I also have Hou and Dal as a pickem game? what is the call here??

There are so many games going on tonight but are there any worth betting? so many players are either out or resting and the others have nothnig to play for, who is playing for something?

corona · 04-15-09, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by peeiempee

Adding Houston PK. Mavs are back to their same old selves trailing Wolves the whole game till a last second shot by Terry. Houston has more to gain in this game. Carlise might even tank the game and settle to play Denver, a team that plays more of a up tempo similar to them. Houston need a win to secure the 3rd seed and play the struggling Hornets instead of Blazers or Spurs. Rockets should win this by 8

if dallas tanks, in all likelihood theyd play houston first round. since houston has the tiebreaker over the nuggets/spurs, and the nuggets arent that likely to win in portland.

sweetjones55 · 04-15-09, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by peeiempee

GS game goes over. Last game of the season with 2 of the highest scoring teams in the league. They each play 8 second defense. Doesn't matter who is out, is gonna be like a pick up game at the gym. GS PHO OVER 238.5

I read this exact kind of writeup for the SAC-GS game about 10 days ago and that game went under by about 30 points. 105-100 Sacramento

The_Kid · 04-15-09, 01:50 PM

If the Bulls/Raptors game is close at halftime, I'm taking the Bulls in the 2H.

peeiempee · 04-15-09, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by sweetjones55

I read this exact kind of writeup for the SAC-GS game about 10 days ago and that game went under by about 30 points. 105-100 Sacramento

Only one way to find out just like the over on Dallas and NO on Sunday and the over on Sixers/Boston yesterday...play it. Booked already for me

Killer Chihuahua · 04-15-09, 02:33 PM

I live in houston and follow the Rockets.....They WANT this game. This game tonight means the world to this club. If they loose and the right combo of Denver, San antonio, Portland wins and loses, they can drop all the way way back to the 5th seed. With a win they can have a chance at the division title and the second seed in the conf, and worst case 3rd seed with home court adv in the first round. This team has come together and played very well after T-MAC-LADY left the team. Dallas is a up and down team who will not be as ready to play as the Rockets. Rockets will come out of the gate slow with so much on the line but will win this game by double digits and roll into the playoffs

peeiempee · 04-15-09, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by corona

if dallas tanks, in all likelihood theyd play houston first round. since houston has the tiebreaker over the nuggets/spurs, and the nuggets arent that likely to win in portland.

True assuming Denver loses

peeiempee · 04-15-09, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Killer Chihuahua

I live in houston and follow the Rockets.....They WANT this game. This game tonight means the world to this club. If they loose and the right combo of Denver, San antonio, Portland wins and loses, they can drop all the way way back to the 5th seed. With a win they can have a chance at the division title and the second seed in the conf, and worst case 3rd seed with home court adv in the first round. This team has come together and played very well after T-MAC-LADY left the team. Dallas is a up and down team who will not be as ready to play as the Rockets. Rockets will come out of the gate slow with so much on the line but will win this game by double digits and roll into the playoffs

Glad we are on the same page

ragiche · 04-15-09, 02:42 PM

Peter I also got late and didn't wage on det.But I did followed you on the rockies though 4-0,nice job

.I also booked on Ck's heavy play of the indians.I also played them on the 1st 5 innings.Great work Ck.1st 5 innings cashed and now for the game,already up 2-0.

suckatmyjob · 04-15-09, 02:44 PM

Memphis -7.5 my one and only NBA before playoffs

Atlanta already locked it in they'll start starter and then play the bench again and this is a sorry Memphis team but this Memphis team has already beaten Phoenix and Dallas and Memphis has been very profitable at home so tonight boys and girls Memphis it is -- i know i'm going against my home team ATL but we need the rest for hte playoffs

cocknocker · 04-15-09, 02:46 PM

The Bulls will lose the 1st half. A second halfplay is a great option. Toronto will play with fervor, bu they are simply overmatched by a team that is building up steam heading into the playoffs. Toronot is a much better 1st quarter team than the Bulls and may jump out to a 6 point lead or so and coast into the break. But after recess, watch out homies!

kmarinouofm · 04-15-09, 02:46 PM

what does everyone think about the Clippers game? i am kinda feeling oklahoma money line

ragiche · 04-15-09, 02:51 PM

Oooopppps.Wrong thread.My bad.

mehow · 04-15-09, 03:50 PM

i will play finally:
chi -10
pho -10
den +7,5
mem -7
ind -8

Devon · 04-15-09, 04:11 PM

Anyone liking Indy?

Milwaukee is 0-5 SU vs. Indiana on the road the last 3 seasons
Milwaukee is 3-12 SU as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points
Milwaukee is 4-11 SU vs. division opponents this season
Milwaukee is 12-28 SU in all road games this season

TheLemonDropKid · 04-15-09, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by cocknocker

You guys give me something good to wager on today. I want to make 3 wagers, and they will be hand picked from the offerings of the board. If you have a good one, let's hear it. The season will be over by the end of the day and now comes the playoffs, our time to shine. But for today, you guys give me the goods.

OPEN BOARD

Carjacked picks and the authors

Pick#1) Pacers-7.5 with a hook buy (from lakerboy)

Pick#2) Chicago Bulls-8 with a point buy (from HoulihansTX)

I'm thinking that Houston Pickem should probably be the 3rd......whatcha think?