NBA finals Game 1...Who you got?

LT Profits · 06-03-07, 01:32 AM

I think the Spurs win the series in 5, but I wouldn't give 7.5. I will probably pass on sides in first two games and concentrate on totals. Spurs should be good bet middle three games in Cleveland though.

Tchocky · 06-03-07, 01:50 AM

Cavs +7.5

onlooker · 06-03-07, 01:54 AM

You got to go with the Cavs + that.

Unless you feel they will have a big time let down, and settle for the Eastern Conference title.

isetcap · 06-03-07, 02:12 AM

Cleveland+7.5

ReBEL`LiON · 06-03-07, 10:03 AM

predicting a landslide victory for the spurs =/
although i'll be rooting for the cavs

rjt721 · 06-03-07, 03:10 PM

Under 180.5

capitalist pig · 06-03-07, 04:58 PM

Cavs +7.5 game one. Although I do feel SA takes the series.

later

Razz · 06-03-07, 05:01 PM

I can't believe this total is in the 180's. With that said, this is the only game that I feel could be high-scoring. I hope it is, because I'll bet under in every game the rest of the series.

AC1318 · 06-03-07, 07:11 PM

I wish cleveland luck I feel they will need it.

Spurs will win the trophy.

icsky3 · 06-03-07, 07:13 PM

how can i not take the points with the cavs?

AC1318 · 06-03-07, 07:24 PM

Sa 12-1 Su

Sa 8-4-1 Ats

sportsmaster · 06-07-07, 02:09 PM

i think the spread is too big
san antonio wont loose in front of their homecrowd! Spurs win by less then 5

sportsmaster · 06-07-07, 02:17 PM

hey guys wanna help me out in my pick..
First to 20 points spurs or cavs
spurs= - 150
cavs = +130
thanks alot

gridironguy · 06-07-07, 02:41 PM

I've got Cleveland +7.5 in this one. I took them every game in the Detroit series and went 6-0.

Why stop now?

sjelveh · 06-07-07, 05:36 PM

cavs ml BABY

dodif · 06-07-07, 05:40 PM

cavs

babaoriley · 06-07-07, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by sjelveh

cavs ml BABY

An absolute donation. I'm not even joking. This may be the worst bet in the history of organized sports. I'm not criticizing your wager, I'm telling you that what you perceive to be a wager is, in fact, a donation.

And I'm NOT a harsh guy on this board, nor am I a homer. I'll bet against the Spurs any day of the week if I think it will make me money. That 7.5 line tells me that I should be tempted to play Cleveland and the points (which is what most people will inevitably do). That said, I hopped on an adjusted line of SA -2.5 (-250), and teased SA and the Under (4.5 points). That should negate any potential backdoor cover, though I'll tell ya', I think the Spurs win by dd tonight. If Cleveland had some experience at this level, or if they were playing a team with little experience on this stage, then I'd give them a little more wiggle room. That said, they are playing a team that absolutely thrives in this situation. The outcome of this game (and this series) will never really be in doubt. Cleveland ML in game 1 of the finals is insane.

LargeMouthBass · 06-07-07, 06:21 PM

Final score 83-82 and I win both...

rjt721 · 06-07-07, 06:50 PM

3* Under 180
2* Cavs under 86.5 -120

zootiehead · 06-07-07, 08:09 PM

Spurs 7.5

SportNut · 06-07-07, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by LargeMouthBass

Final score 83-82 and I win both...

mmmhhh....hmmm....hope i win and spend some the winnings on these booties

Checkerboard · 06-07-07, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by babaoriley

An absolute donation. I'm not even joking. This may be the worst bet in the history of organized sports. I'm not criticizing your wager, I'm telling you that what you perceive to be a wager is, in fact, a donation.

And I'm NOT a harsh guy on this board, nor am I a homer. I'll bet against the Spurs any day of the week if I think it will make me money. That 7.5 line tells me that I should be tempted to play Cleveland and the points (which is what most people will inevitably do). That said, I hopped on an adjusted line of SA -2.5 (-250), and teased SA and the Under (4.5 points). That should negate any potential backdoor cover, though I'll tell ya', I think the Spurs win by dd tonight. If Cleveland had some experience at this level, or if they were playing a team with little experience on this stage, then I'd give them a little more wiggle room. That said, they are playing a team that absolutely thrives in this situation. The outcome of this game (and this series) will never really be in doubt. Cleveland ML in game 1 of the finals is insane.

baba, thanks for posting the 4.5 teaser, I followed you on it and not to jinx it at this point, but it's lookin' awaful fine. Way to go and good luck the rest of the way!

LT Profits · 06-08-07, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by Razz

I can't believe this total is in the 180's. With that said, this is the only game that I feel could be high-scoring. I hope it is, because I'll bet under in every game the rest of the series.

I agreed with you Razz that Game 1 would be the highest scoring game of the series, and I foolishly played the Over. However, I will also be with you on the Under the rest of the way. Including last night, the Under is now 35-22, 61.4% in all NBA Finals games since 1997, and the 19 games the Spurs have been involved in during this 10-year study have averaged a paltry 168.7 points!

As for the sides, I will hold true to my word of passing the games in San Antonio and only considering playing the Spurs in Cleveland.