Maseda17

**maseda17** · 11-30-09, 08:37 AM

Not a long of attractive lines for me tonight. I am probably going ML with the Patriots but there is one total that entices me.

11/30:

Memphis/Utah Under 207.5

This seems like a big total for these two teams. Memphis played last night and only put up 88 against the Clips with an awful 2nd half. I see Utah getting around 100 but Memphis in the low 90s at best. Look for another 2nd half collapse with Memphis.

**maseda17** · 12-01-09, 08:27 AM

0-1 Last night to 19-17.

I read Memphis fairly well but Utah blew that total completely out of the water.

12/1:

Washington +7/Toronto

Boston/Charlotte Under 178.5

Phoenix -7/New York

Golden State/Denver Under 233.5

Washington hasn't played since Saturday and I think they match up very well with Toronto. I see a big night out of Gilbert with Calderon not being able to guard him. Haywood will frustrate Bosh in the paint. This should be a close game and the Wizards ML play could be viable here.

Boston and Charlotte will play an ugly defensive game tonight. Charlotte's offense is beginning to emerge with SJax but nothing comes easy tonight against Boston. This O/U is probably right on target but I think Charlotte reverts back to its lack of scoring against this level of defense Boston brings.

Phoenix will run New York out of MSG in an easy game.

Golden State played last night and Ellis had a monster game and seems to be the majority of the GS offense right now. I don't see him doing it back to back and that keeps this game under the monster 233.5 total. Denver -13 is tempting here as well.

**maseda17** · 12-02-09, 09:18 AM

Owtch took it on the chin last night going 1-3 which has me at 20-20.

12/2:

Toronto/Atlanta -9

New York +13.5/Orlando

Atlanta is well rested having last played Sunday in a losing effort on the road. I expect them to play some inspired basketball and I am not jumping off their bandwagon. I think their ATS domination gets back on track tonight.

New York is just staying in every game. They played Orlando at home on Sunday and lost by 12 but were only down 1 at half. Larry Hughes took a facilitator role in the game last night distributing and I see him carving out this role with the team. Not expecting 12 dimes a night, but 4-6. New York hangs in this one.

Quite a few other lines haven't come out yet so will have a couple others at that time.

**maseda17** · 12-02-09, 11:44 AM

I am also on the following:

Detroit +7.5/Chicago

Houston -2.5/LAC

**maseda17** · 12-03-09, 07:38 AM

3-1 Last night (23-21)

Knicks nearly had a backdoor cover as well. I was fortunate to get in on Detroit early before the line trimmed down to 6.5. I had a PM from someone encouraging me to highlight the game I feel especially strong about so I will begin doing that game in the color green and will keep separate track of how that record goes. That said I want to see what the Houston/GS #'s look like before declaring my games.

**maseda17** · 12-03-09, 12:00 PM

12/3:

Houston -2/Golden State

Boston/San Antonio Over 187.5

I don't follow these small road lines for Houston. This is the same spread as last night against the Clips only a worse team. I know its a back to back but I see Houston scoring far too easily on one end and Golden State facing some defense on the other end. How that equates to only a 2 point lead I don't know. Houston with confidence.

San Antonio is only a middle of the road defensive club at this point. Boston showed against the best defensive scoring PPG team in the league last night that they can put up a ton of points on anyway. Very unselfish play with the ball touching everyone's hands. I see this as a 105-95 type of game.

**SpreadSniper** · 12-03-09, 12:40 PM

Double fade....

**ngates815** · 12-03-09, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by SpreadSniper

Double fade....

Agreed. Maybe not on the SA/Bos Over. But then again, I'm not touching either of the games.

**maseda17** · 12-04-09, 08:52 AM

Looks like Fading was the right play last night. I was fortunate enough to get the push with Houston. 0-1-1 for the night.

Season Total: 23-22-1
Play of the Day: 0-0-1

12/4:

Miami/LAL -11.5

Chicago/Cleveland Under 190

Dallas -5/Memphis

Milwaukee +4.5/Detroit

Miami is playing their 3rd game in 4 nights on the road. The Lakers will win this by 20+. This is one of those games where from the outset the outcome will never be in doubt.

The 190 line in the Chicago game seems high. This is going to very much be a half court game and I expect the score to reflect it. I like Chicago getting the 12 here as well.

Dallas is on the road to play a struggling Memphis team. The Grizz managed a SU win in Minnesota Wednesday but barely. Dallas has really hit its stride over the past 10 days and I think they will win this relatively comfortably.

I like anyone getting points against Detroit right now who seems to struggle to score even 90 points. They will probably defend their home court but this will go down to the wire.

**WhatAboutMeBitch** · 12-04-09, 09:22 AM

like the chicago under

**ngates815** · 12-04-09, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by maseda17

Milwaukee +4.5/Detroit

I like anyone getting points against Detroit right now who seems to struggle to score even 90 points. They will probably defend their home court but this will go down to the wire.

I think Milwaukee is +4.5 because Rip Hamilton and Tayshaun are supposed to be back, after practicing yesterday. Charlie Villenuava(sp) is supposed to be back also. I'd take Milwaukee if Rip and Tayshaun weren't playing, but with them, who knows its their first game back, they may not even play. But don't really like this game.

**maseda17** · 12-04-09, 09:38 AM

I knew about Rip and Vill but I heard Prince can still barely move around. I read that info yesterday. I don't suspect Prince will be playing. Nevertheless, first game back for Rip and Vill I am not sure if that will equate to a dominating Detroit performance.

**ngates815** · 12-04-09, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by maseda17

I knew about Rip and Vill but I heard Prince can still barely move around. I read that info yesterday. I don't suspect Prince will be playing. Nevertheless, first game back for Rip and Vill I am not sure if that will equate to a dominating Detroit performance.

Ohh I agree, Rip probably won't do much being his first game back(if he plays). Rip/Tayshaun are listed as questionable. While I was just reading something, it mentioned that they are both likely to play tonight, since they were both back at practice yesterday.

I just don't know if I'd touch this game, I like Milwaukee to win, but Jennings is on a BIG slump.

I like your other bets though ESPECIALLY Dal-5, and the Cle/Chi Under looks good. Being from Chicago, I catch pretty much every Bulls game, and 190 looks good for an under.

EDIT: I ended up teasing it. Took Milwaukee +9/Dallas -1 for 120 to win 100. I'm looking for Jennings to go off and break out of his slump.

**maseda17** · 12-04-09, 10:29 AM

GL man

**ngates815** · 12-04-09, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by maseda17

GL man

The more I look at it, I really like all your bets, but will probably Tease them 10 pts each. 200 to win 160

**maseda17** · 12-07-09, 05:02 PM

Went 1-3 on Friday night to bring me to:

24-25-1
0-1-1 (Strong Play)

12/7:

Denver/Philadelphia Under 217

Golden State +7.5/OKC

Hopefully this gets me back going again.

**ngates815** · 12-08-09, 08:00 AM

Denver/philly nice call.

Golden state playing again without Morrow, I wouldn't touch them without him.

**maseda17** · 12-08-09, 11:24 AM

Ya, I had heard Morrow would make it to the game but oh well.

1-1 for the night

25-26-1

1-1-1

12/8:

New Jersey/Chicago Under 192

Denver -3/Charlotte

Denver is playing so well right now. It is on a back to back and Charlotte is rested having last played Saturday but I think they take care of business again tonight. If this was the last game on their road trip I would take pause, but they are in Detroit Thursday so it will be business as usual.

Chicago just is playing DREADFUL lately and is having a difficult time getting going offensively. I think New Jersey has a chance to win this outright but nevertheless both teams will be under 100.

**benjy** · 12-08-09, 11:28 AM

I completely agree with your analysis on the total. Neither team can score. Why the total is moving up eludes me. I'll be fading this later.

Not sure why you like the Nugs: your write-up seems to indicate that Charlotte should win (Den b2b, on road). I've nabbed some B-cats+4.

GL

**maseda17** · 12-08-09, 11:37 AM

Well Charlotte is probably the sharp play. I would skew towards them if it was +6, but my book has it down to +3 at this point and I rarely take the dog with such few points unless I feel they will win outright. I don't see Charlotte knocking down a team who is playing at an extremely high level right now.

**ngates815** · 12-08-09, 12:00 PM

Taking Denver also, but going to tease it, and also taking the Chicago/NJ Under, but teasing that also.

**maseda17** · 12-09-09, 01:46 PM

I am continuing to get owned, so fade to get in the $.

0-2 last night

25-27-1

0-2-1

Cleveland -2/Houston

Golden State/New Jersey -1.5

Chicago/Atlanta OVER 196

Cleveland is coming off a loss to Memphis last night. I expect them to play very well tonight and get back on track.
New Jersey I am a believer in. I think there are a couple teams worse than them in the league and will win tonight and make it 3 out of 4. I don't see GS being able to slow Lopez at all. Ironicially all the action is going to GS yet the line is moving in the other direction. The books see this going New Jersey's way tonight too.

**djpremier36** · 12-09-09, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by maseda17

New Jersey I am a believer in. I think there are a couple teams worse than them in the league and will win tonight and make it 3 out of 4. I don't see GS being able to slow Lopez at all. Ironicially all the action is going to GS yet the line is moving in the other direction. The books see this going New Jersey's way tonight too.

I totally agree. GL to us.

**SpreadSniper** · 12-09-09, 03:41 PM

Morrow is listed as probable. Only reason he didn't play Monday was due to his plane being late and seeing as how you are on NJ I think I'll gladly take GS here - lol

GL

**maseda17** · 12-11-09, 09:11 AM

This has been a dreadful week. Took the night off last night.

Went 1-2 on Wednesday Night, but continuing to miss on my lock.

26-29-1

0-3-1

12/11:

Charlotte/San Antonio -7.5

Golden State/Chicago Under 213.5

OKC +1.5/Memphis

Lets get back to winning some money.

**LTCOL27** · 12-11-09, 06:14 PM

Maseda, I really love the Spurs -7.5 pick. I am a Bobcats fan, but this is a tough spot for them tonight. They don't match up well against the Spurs, and I think that the Spurs cover the number and take this one by double digits.

Hang in there with this dreadful week my friend. I think the Spurs will help get you going back in the right direction tonight... Good luck.

**LTCOL27** · 12-11-09, 11:26 PM

Nice 3-0 night Maseda! I am glad the Spurs did exactly as expected against the Bobcats! Way to bounce back after the tough week!

**maseda17** · 12-12-09, 03:05 PM

Much appreciated LT. 3-0 on the night. Time to keep it going in that direction! Some square plays tonight look enticing but stay away from that Laker line with them getting +2. It is not Kobe's finger that worries me there so much as Utah's home dominance and coming off a bad loss in LA earlier in the week.

29-29-1
1-3-1

12/12:

Boston -9.5/Chicago

Portland/Milwaukee Over 190.5

Indiana/Washington Under 207

Don't have time for a writeup but GL tonight guys.

**maseda17** · 12-13-09, 10:26 AM

2-1 Last night gets me over .500 for the year. I'd rather be

than good as is evident by the Portland/Milwaukee over in 2nd OT! ha. Tonight I like both of my plays on the same game.

31-30-1

2-3-1

12/13:

Memphis +6.5/Miami

Memphis/Miami Under 198

GL men, and best of luck with your pigskin picks and Fantasy playoffs!

**LTCOL27** · 12-13-09, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by maseda17

2-1 Last night gets me over .500 for the year. I'd rather be

than good as is evident by the Portland/Milwaukee over in 2nd OT! ha. Tonight I like both of my plays on the same game.

31-30-1

2-3-1

12/13:

Memphis +6.5/Miami

Memphis/Miami Under 198

GL men, and best of luck with your pigskin picks and Fantasy playoffs!

Damn Maseda, I wish I had seen this earlier. I played Miami -6.5, along with the Hawks -13. Felt great about the Hawks, but was a little on the fence with Miami. Memphis is up 8 right now, and looking good early.

Oh well, at least one of us will cash. I would have preferred tailing you though...

**maseda17** · 12-14-09, 10:14 AM

1-1 last night. I have gone 3 straight on my Pick of the Day so let's keep that rolling. My one piece of advice tonight is to avoid that Celtics -7.5 on the road. Memphis is just red hot right now and I think that # reflects Boston's winning streak only because Memphis is playing much better than a 7.5 dog at home despite playing last night.

32-31-1

3-3-1

12/14:

New Orleans +8/Dallas

Minnesota/Utah Over 200.5

Going to wait on those two other games to see if there is any further action I'd like.

**maseda17** · 12-14-09, 10:42 AM

Also like..

Indiana/Orlando Under 211

**ngates815** · 12-14-09, 11:33 AM

I really like New Orleans +8

**maseda17** · 12-15-09, 07:41 AM

The beat rolls on. 3-0 last night and 9-2 in the last 3 days, has me at:

35-31-1

4-3-1

We'll see whats in store for today's action!

**maseda17** · 12-15-09, 11:50 AM

12/15:

Lakers -10/Chicago

Toronto/Miami Over 202.5

New Jersey/Cleveland Under 193.5

The Lakers are coming off a bad loss to Utah, I think Kobe plays better tonight than that game despite getting IV fluids yesterday from a stomach ailment.

Toronto and Miami played a score totaling over 230 I believe last month. I think there will be plenty of scoring in this one as well. Big night out of Wade tonight.

Cleveland will dominate New Jersey tonight as this is NJ's last game on their brief road trip before returning home for a home game tomorrow against Utah. I think they will mail this one in and the 14 points seems like a Cleveland cover as well but we'll stick with this under. New Jersey will struggle to score 80 tonight.