Heavy on the Raptors

[Tsonga]

over the Timberwolves tonight. Raptors seem to be turning it around the last few games and should get by the wolves fairly easily. Wolves are 1-8 on the road. Toronto has played Minnesota well over the years and I'm making this a 3 unit play for me.

[ngates815]

Kevin love coming back pretty strong. The past means nothing.

Too close of a game to call a HEAVY on the Raptors at -7 even though they are at home.

They match up fairly well, with Bargnani being the X factor, because his size, and shooting ability being able to move the BIGS on Minnesota out from down low.

[benjy]

I completely agree with your rationale. I am a bit worried about Bosh being questionable due to illness. I'll likely be along with you on the Raps though.

[ngates815]

12/07/09 Andrea Bargnani C Ankle Questionable for Dec. 8 vs. Minnesota
12/07/09 Chris Bosh PF Illness Probable for Dec. 8 vs. Minnesota
12/06/09 Jose Calderon PG Groin Questionable for Dec. 8 vs. Minnesota

If 1 of those guys don't play I would imagine Minnesota would be a great play then.

[benjy]

Mostly true, but your health statuses are out of date. All 3 have been upgraded to probable.

[SpreadSniper]

Dec 8, 12:46 pm - Chris Bosh will play on Tuesday despite a lingering head cold.

Dec 7 - Andrea Bargnani will "try to give it a go" on Tuesday against the Timberwolves despite a sprained ankle.
Technically Bargnani is a game-time decision, but the good news is that it sounds like he'll try to play.

Best I can find so far.

[ngates815]

Mostly true, but your health statuses are out of date. All 3 have been upgraded to probable.

Yea I see now on here all of them say probable. I personally still don't like this game, Just like the DAL vs PHO, Too close to call.

[killersweet]

From Toronto Star Reporter Doug Smith's blog:
"Just got done shootaround with the Raptors and looks like everyone's a go. They're saying game-time decisions on the sick and ailing but they all took part today and that's just being safe"

[benjy]

Great info guys. Many thanks.

[Tsonga]

I entered my play in much earlier in the day but it seems like everyone is on the raps tonight....line is up to -8 now and the ml is up to -330 from -270.

[Wilforth]

Raptors -2.5 1Q

[Kav]

locked in raptors first quarter -2 (-115)

[stefano4]

Locked in raps 1q -2 as well... raps are money first quarter usually! theyre a strong starting team... also got cavs-2 1q and celts -4 1q

[MV]

Jose Calderon not going tonight. watching the toronto broadcast.

[Tsonga]

Awful 3rd quarter by raps

[SportsTerminator]

Awful 3rd quarter indeed. 11-1 run sad. And 0 for 17 from the 3 point line what a disgrace to basketball. Stop shooting 3's and take the ball to the basket. C'mon ALL-STAR Turkoglu.

[SportsTerminator]

I'm really sorry Raptor backers that was a useless flicker shot by Flynn. Raptors backers had it in the bag. I had the Raps in a teaser though. I feel for you all though.

[koby25]

I had the Timberwolves to cover the spread.

[Tsonga]

I took the ml but was excpecting a better win.

[pattymayo]

Unreal! I hate you Johnny Flynn

I had them in a parlay, would be fxcked anyway I think as the Nets game doesn't appear to be staying under

[SportsTerminator]

I took the ml but was excpecting a better win.

I was expecting a big win too. They didn't get that because they shot 2 for 21 from the 3 point line. At some point you have to stop shooting and drive the ball inside. That was the problem with Turkoglu in Orlando... Also Jose Caderon being out is a factor too.

[JetsMatt85]

Flynn with a stat padding layup at the buzzer