11/12 Hmmmm why is the Lakers favored by -8!!!???

dyeguy · 11-12-09, 01:31 PM

I am with you on this one. 8 points is ridiculous with how the Suns have been playing.

williams22 · 11-12-09, 01:33 PM

Phoenix is the best team in the NBA period?! You must be kidding

BL · 11-12-09, 01:38 PM

The question is why they aren't favored by 10 or more

The Suns haven't played a team like the Lakers this season. Don't tell me "boston..."
Have you seen them playing Orlando ? That's all I need to know -> Lakers minus anything tonight

SportsTerminator · 11-12-09, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by williams22

Phoenix is the best team in the NBA period?! You must be kidding

What team has a better record than them??? Please name...

SportsTerminator · 11-12-09, 01:48 PM

They lost to Orlando on a back to back road game. And beating Boston and Miami away doesn't count for anything?

williams22 · 11-12-09, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by SportsTerminator

They lost to Orlando on a back to back road game. And beating Boston and Miami away doesn't count for anything?

LOL, record means very little 9 games into the season. The Suns have won against cupcake teams with the exception of Boston who they played in the worst spot possible for Boston. Orlando mopped the floor with the Suns, and Orlando hasn't proven to be very good yet.

shortys92 · 11-12-09, 01:54 PM

I would definately take the suns with the points, but not straight up! This is still the lakers

Razz_Donkey · 11-12-09, 02:09 PM

Got another blog up about this game if anyone is interested. I'll be on the Lakers at -7 (even if that means buying half a point).

Pensinger1 · 11-12-09, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by BL

The question is why they aren't favored by 10 or more

The Suns haven't played a team like the Lakers this season. Don't tell me "boston..."
Have you seen them playing Orlando ? That's all I need to know -> Lakers minus anything tonight

This.

Lakers by DD in this one.

SexyMit · 11-12-09, 04:03 PM

I will be playing Lakers tonight or nothing!

BrandonLaz · 11-12-09, 04:22 PM

Lakers is the play here public is going to pound the Suns and the oddsmakers know it. Phoenix is a good team, but they have the same problem they have had for the last 5 years. The team can not play defense and a team that can lock down and play defense will beat them. That team is going to be the Lakers tonight and you don't have to worry as much about the back door cover as you normally would since the Lakers will keep up the intensity knowing that the Suns offense can go off at any moment.

Lee Jones · 11-12-09, 04:44 PM

Ya well we will see when the suns put up 100+ for their 10th straight game!! The lakers haven't exactly been amazing ATS this year, also it's not like the lakers have the best D in the world or anything, they are ranked 12th in the league at home on D. Only a sheep would bet the Lakers tonight!

Razz_Donkey · 11-12-09, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by Lee Jones

Only a sheep would bet the Lakers tonight!

We'll see. I actually think this one is really close, like a 2 point cover either way, but I'm still on the Lakeshow.

Dad · 11-12-09, 04:57 PM

Lakers should win by 7-8 points.

ChileCheese · 11-12-09, 05:14 PM

Hi Folks,
Seems both sides of this proverbial coin flip make good points. I would like to throw out the 'Sure' bet for tonight.
Take the SUNS to cover the 1st half. Goes against popular thinking when a team is playing back2back. But based on their heavy handed effort against the Hornets, their starters are well rested, and should in fact come out in sync and rhythm. Im leaning on a LA win ATS, but probably down after 2 quarters. I have the SUNS at 4.5+. Hope you do too

Peace

ChileCheese · 11-12-09, 05:15 PM

1st Half Bet

Hi Folks,
Seems both sides of this proverbial coin flip make good points. I would like to throw out the 'Sure' bet for tonight.
Take the SUNS to cover the 1st half. Goes against popular thinking when a team is playing back2back. But based on their heavy handed effort against the Hornets, their starters are well rested, and should in fact come out in sync and rhythm. Im leaning on a LA win ATS, but probably down after 2 quarters. I have the SUNS at 4.5+. Hope you do too

Peace

2daBank · 11-12-09, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by Lee Jones

Ya well we will see when the suns put up 100+ for their 10th straight game!! The lakers haven't exactly been amazing ATS this year, also it's not like the lakers have the best D in the world or anything, they are ranked 12th in the league at home on D. Only a sheep would bet the Lakers tonight!

BAAAAA

LAKE SHOW -7.5 FUK DA HOOK

Brakon00 · 11-12-09, 07:56 PM

Seriously ...u are all overthinking this game....suns win this !! No joke...im suprised shantystar hasnt posted the lock of the day with suns at +320 vs. Lakers...im gonna do it now!

Diesel79 · 11-12-09, 08:13 PM

Suns +8

NickMakesPicks · 11-12-09, 09:01 PM

Im on Suns +7.5 and +280 ML

paste_me · 11-12-09, 10:25 PM

Sun +8 FTW!

vinny808 · 11-12-09, 10:49 PM

Lol, the suns are not the best team. They don't have a better offense. Triangle > Run and Gun. Gasol will be out till December from a hamstring injury. At the end of the day, the Lakers will win the championship and the Suns will get knocked out by Denver or the Spurs in the playoffs.

landers781 · 11-12-09, 10:50 PM

Im on the lakers -7.5

vinny808 · 11-12-09, 11:46 PM

Lakers -5.5 (bought 2 points)

Razz_Donkey · 11-13-09, 03:44 AM

Wow, I thought this one would at least be close, but not so. Congrats Lakers backers!