1. 02-02-12 02:57 PM #1
    DoubleRedDragon
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    Are these plays square??

    Clippers -1
    Bulls -3.5
    Jazz +5
    Portland -3.5
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  2. 02-02-12 03:00 PM #2
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    yes, by definition i think they are. doesnt mean they dont all win
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  3. 02-02-12 03:13 PM #3
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    do any of them look like bad plays before i make them? :P
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  4. 02-02-12 03:13 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by YouHave2outs View Post
    yes, by definition i think they are. doesnt mean they dont all win
    They're all square and most have RLM associated. Scary but like YouHave2outs said, you could still go 4-0.
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  5. 02-02-12 03:14 PM #5
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    bulls ml and portland ml are way safer
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  6. 02-02-12 03:14 PM #6
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    It's never the picks rather the rationale behind the picks.
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  7. 02-02-12 03:26 PM #7
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    My reasoning: Jazz just came off a tough loss and are looking to beat the Warriors here to maintain a very good record. I believe +5 is too much...

    Clippers were playing very well and beat Utah at home which has proven to be a very difficult task. They may be tired but they look ready to play in the NBA right now. Maybe the line is due to fatigue... still feel strongly about a clippers win.

    The Blazers trashed the Bobcats last night and are only -3.5 at Sac? I know it's Rivalry but I see them rolling here, double digits.

    Bulls are going to take the Knicks too.

    I guess a pattern I do see is these are all teams that are good but played last night and are now playing agains rested teams.
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  8. 02-02-12 03:31 PM #8
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    Bulls and Clips are
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  9. 02-02-12 03:43 PM #9
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    It doesn't matter if they're square if they win, right? They can be whatever if they win. Square seems to just mean "too popular". Do your homework, get in early, dictate the pace. Then it doesn't matter.
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  10. 02-02-12 04:05 PM #10
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    around here square means "loss".

    I had Clippers at Pick, Bulls -2, Jazz +5, and Portland -1..

    I actually laughed out loud b/c I thought I was so off.... turns out --- not so much.

    I typically play O/U - but those were even sharp. Took my ONLY discrepency: ATL -4.
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  11. 02-02-12 04:16 PM #11
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    Thanks J!
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  12. 02-02-12 04:27 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleRedDragon View Post
    do any of them look like bad plays before i make them? :P
    I like Golden State -5 a lot tonight
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  13. 02-02-12 04:43 PM #13
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    golden state is my team too... just always lose when i bet them :P okay i may take them tonight.
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  14. 02-02-12 04:44 PM #14
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    Haha go with your gut man, GL
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  15. 02-02-12 04:48 PM #15
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    what's your reasoning for liking the -5 line? what should the line be at? I'm new to betting and want to stop going with my gut and go more with solid logic.
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  16. 02-02-12 11:27 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleRedDragon View Post
    what's your reasoning for liking the -5 line? what should the line be at? I'm new to betting and want to stop going with my gut and go more with solid logic.
    Sorry I didn't get back to you before the game but for what it's worth, Utah is not good on the road they are 2-4. GS is not a great team but much better at home plus Utah is in the middle of back to back games-GS has an extra day of rest
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  17. 02-02-12 11:29 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleRedDragon View Post
    Clippers -1 Bulls -3.5 Jazz +5 Portland -3.5
    hahahahahahahaah IM SURE VEGAS TRIES TO GET EQUAL MONEY ON BOTH SIDES WHEN THEY CAN FKNG CLEAN IN THIS VARIETY
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    I'm hoping he took my advice and changed to GS -5
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  19. 02-02-12 11:39 PM #19
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    0-4 on the square plays...interesting
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  20. 02-03-12 03:14 AM #20
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    wow. so seeing as how I always lose on my gut instincts, I am thinking of starting to pick a card and then take the opposites of each play... 0-4 on my leans...

    Luckily I decided to not play, went and played poker instead and won enough to deposit some. But to be honest after today I'm scared to touch anything :P
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  21. 02-03-12 06:06 AM #21
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    square as a box of chocolates
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