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    lunchbawks
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    Knicks +7.5 easiest play of the year

    Knicks defense has really stepped it up this year. miami will do their 3Q of bullshit and probably pull out a win, but 4Q of blowout NBA basketball doesn't seem likely

    obviously can't go too big on this because it's the knicks and there's only 2 games on

    thoughts?

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    probably good bet...miami likes an edge of your seat game...

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    I like the bet too!

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    miami may smash.

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    not sure.

    Miami off a embarrassing loss and having lost their first matchup with the Knicks earlier this season.

    Knicks on a b2b and potentially without Melo. Probably better he doesnt play than play and shoot 2/18.

    Nothing the Heat have done recently suggest they will turn up and blow them out.

    PASS.

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    Maybe the Under ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by radostin.dimi View Post
    Maybe the Under ?
    Nba totals are a crap shoot, over gun to head

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    From watching the Knicks play as well as looking at some of their stats specifically Melo's (who will be checking the best player in the world in this game) I have to disagree that "their defense has really stepped up this year.

    First of all I don't know what this 'stepped up' is referring too because last year the Knicks were 7th in the league in defensive efficiency however this year they have fallen to 16th. As well as this they have dropped from 7th to 13th in points allowed in the paint and are ranked 25th in the league for both 3 pointers allowed and opponents 3 point %.
    Plus Melo is historically a poor defender and this year is no better, ranking in the 30th percentile in total defense of all NBA players this season (where 50% and greater is average and above average). And the iso is his worst form of defense conceding 1.7 points per possession, which doesn't match up well vs Lebron who runs a lot of iso.

    Miami is the 2nd highest scoring team in the league, has the best overall field goal % and is 2nd in 3pt %. Their problem though atm is defense, ranked 24th in defensive efficiency, which matches up poorly with the Knicks who are 4th in points per game and #1 in offensive efficiency....

    Right now I'm looking @ a total of 202, and based on all this I say you got to love the over
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    Melo non-shooting hand got 5 stiches yesterday, nothing that some painkillers wont help, but I just cant see him keeping the pace tonight. Tomasaurus you still loving the over here?
    Cheers,

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    Miami only participates in games they have to,

    this will be one of them...............

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    Ty for the info man, def something to keep in mind. To be honest its going to be very tough of the knicks to cover the 7.5 if this game stays under because of A) how bad NYK seem to be on closing out on outside shooters as shown by their poor ranking in 3pt % allowed B) their poor defense in iso sets and C) How well Miami score (1st points scored, 2nd in 3pt % and 3rd offensive efficiency)....

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    this is the game where everyone thinks miami doesn't cover but they will

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    miami will dismantle them

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    decent play but far from easiest bet of the year

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    Ping. Pong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lunchbawks View Post

    obviously can't go too big on this because it's the knicks and there's only 2 games on

    thoughts?
    It's the "easiest play of the yr" yet u can't go too big on it? I thought thats exactly what u were supposed to do?

    &

    What does "only two games on" have to do with going big??

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    It makes me feel good to.see.one of the biggest losers on here on Knicks...ya thats you Lunchpail

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoBlue77 View Post
    It makes me feel good to.see.one of the biggest losers on here on Knicks...ya thats you Lunchpail

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    nice one

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    Got the over, it should hit...Good luck on your bet. lookin good so far!

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    Quote Originally Posted by face View Post
    nice one

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