[thorny]

Thoughts on Rockets? I think they might have the edge against blazers

[nevadasmoke]

Can any of you find the boxing matches at Bet365 or Pinnacle? I can't

Sportsbet.com.au have it

[Rustyglobes]

So where can one watch this Gallan fight tonight?? I take it Fox sports is not showing it, is there an online stream anyone knows of? Would be very grateful for and links

[shapie]

Gallen looks a special, you'd have to think?

[fitguy67]

any word on the carr-awad fight

[Rustyglobes]

Gallen looks a special, you'd have to think?

He does have a well developed jaw if thats what you are insinuating

[the tross]

any word on the carr-awad fight

Jake with a 6th round stoppage

[fitguy67]

Jake with a 6th round stoppage

hey tross, that's Carr stopping Awad, right? Sando's play on Carr wins, right?

(awaiting confirmation before i proceed to ...cuz i don't want to )

[the tross]

hey tross, that's Carr stopping Awad, right? Sando's play on Carr wins, right?

(awaiting confirmation before i proceed to ...cuz i don't want to )

http://www.boxingscene.com/jake-carr...stralia--72702

[sando]

NBA Friday

2* Charlotte @ Indiana Under 184 (-112/$1.89 Pinnacle)
1.5* Bobcats 1st Half +7 (-109/$1.89 Pinnacle)

2* Hawks -5.5 (-109/$1.92 Pinnacle)

1.5* Jazz +11 (-115/$1.87 Pinnacle)
1* Jazz 1st Half +6 (-108/$1.92 Pinnacle)

1.5* OKC Team Total Over 112.5 (-104/$1.96 Sportsbet)

1.5* Magic -2 (-108/$1.92 Pinnacle)

1* Houston @ GS 1st Half Under 106 (-105/$1.95 Pinnacle)

1* Celtics -3 (-107/$1.93 Pinnacle)

1* Memphis @ NO Under 192.5 (-107/$1.93 Pinnacle)

[RedRightHand]

Best of luck Sando!

[sando]

1* Charlotte @ Indiana Over 92.5 2nd Half (-112 Pinnacle)

Two best defensive teams in the league (statistically) and yet nobody wants to play D

[unitedlad]

Atlanta Hawks are a horrible nothing basketball team. They mean nothing.

[oldscho0led]

Sando, thoughts on Australia League soccer? Brisbane/Wellington...Like the U2.5 on this game.

[Rustyglobes]

Hope Gallen has had his weetbix today, fight will be on soon. Goodluck Sando

[Shazzadude]

I'm on Stephen McIvor in the opener.

[Shazzadude]

...well that was bullshit.

[Rustyglobes]

...well that was bullshit.

Oh dear a DRAW what are these judges on.

Where are you watching the stream on?

[Shazzadude]

Oh dear a DRAW what are these judges on.

Where are you watching the stream on?

There's one up on viplivebox.

[Rustyglobes]

Thanks mate just found it

[Donkey]

where is gallen? was there a drug test?

Edit: my bad, it was a replay

[the tross]

What's doin boys?. Gallen winning?

[Shazzadude]

Gallen split decision. How on earth one judge had Messam winning by a point, and another one had Gallen winning all three rounds I have no idea.

[Rustyglobes]

GALLEN !!!!! Great call Sando,, not sure how it was a split decision as Gallan won the first 2 rounds comfortably I thought but alls well that ends well, we got the decision

[sando]

Boxing

Australian super middleweight title fight

Jake Carr v Zac Awad

1* Jake Carr (-250/$1.40 Centrebet) *Risking 2.5x to win 1x

Awad is definitely more experienced, but he is also 10 years older than Carr and coming off two losses in last 3 fights, and the 1 win was a farce (fought a complete chump). Carr only had 5 fights, but he is already the Australian super middleweight champ and he is undefeated. He has both a 3" height and reach advantage and should be able to work comfortably from behind his jab.


Fight for Life 2013

Paul Gallen v Liam Messam

2.5* Gallen (-115/$1.87 Sportingbet)

Last year at the fight for life 2012, Gallen fought Hika Elliot, who is a beast. Everybody seemed to think Hika would KO Gallen in the 1st round (especially Hika, who talked plenty of smack). Gallen won the fight convincingly, and if you watch the 1st round, you will see that he moves well, has decent footwork and head movement, and puts together plenty of combos, about all you could ask from a complete amateur. Also Gallen was on an injury lay break from league before this fight and was not particularly fit but still won. Messam is no joke either. Another beast who fought a heavy handed war against Wendell Sailor on the 2011 card and won that fight. At even money however, Gallen is a no brainer pick for me. I expect him to be fitter, faster, better footwork and combos, although Messam probably hits harder? but Gallen is tough as and will not get KO'ed. Gallen is also an avid boxing fan, he loves it, and he has even hinted at wanting to try his hand at boxing when he retires from rugby league. In fact Danny Green said himself that Gallen has potential and wants him to fight under his "green machine promotions" banner if he does take up boxing seriously.

Gallen too agile, too much skill.

Easy money both fights, although the split decision was a bit rough.

[unitedlad]

I like Knicks and Spurs tonight. Any thoughts?

[unitedlad]

Good spot in Washington for Clipps after that OT loss at Atlanta last night?

[sando]

NBA Saturday

3* Clippers -3.5 (-110/$1.90 Pinnacle)

1.5* Spurs -6 (-110/$1.90 Pinnacle)

1.5* Lakers @ Bobcats Over 198 (-113/$1.88 Pinnacle)

1* Hawks @ Knicks Over 192 (-106/$1.94 Pinnacle)

1* 76'ers 1st Half +6.5 (-108/$1.92 Pinnacle)

[binomial]

clips playing 7th road game in 11 days may be worse

[cind3r]

Sando, whats your opinion on Sydney vs Heart? Del Piero is doubtful, but they are playing the worst team in the league, at home. Heart only managed to pick 4 points away the entire season last year (1W 1D 12L). Why are the odds @1.90?

[SonSquad]

I am a bit concerned with the Clippers injuries. Redick is of course out and I am not quite convinced that Griffin and CP, who recently suffered from minor injuries will be totally fit when the fatique from the roadtrip starts to kick in.

Good luck Sando

[vasilli07]

Sando, whats your opinion on Sydney vs Heart? Del Piero is doubtful, but they are playing the worst team in the league, at home. Heart only managed to pick 4 points away the entire season last year (1W 1D 12L). Why are the odds @1.90?

I did some previews on A-league in the football thread. If you don't mind another opinion, you can take a look here.

[cind3r]

I did some previews on A-league in the football thread. If you don't mind another opinion, you can take a look here.

Thanks mate. You seem to really know the league for picking Adelaide. Feeling more confident with my pick now

[unitedlad]

I know it sounds ridiculous but I'd almost feel more confident in the LAC play with Celtics winning going in at HT. May even play LAC 2nd half on top of the spread. Cs really know how to throw away a lead.

Can't remember the last time I saw a team miss so many easy baskets as Wolves in this 1H

Taking Wolves on the ML if I can get a good price at HT. Philly making their shots but Wolves getting all they want inside.

I like Knicks and Spurs tonight. Any thoughts?

Good spot in Washington for Clipps after that OT loss at Atlanta last night?

5-0

[sando]

A League Football

1.5* Sydney FC ML (-132/$1.75 Pinnacle) [*Risk 1.98 to win 1.5]