Utah +9.5? Opinions?

[branch0095]

Is tonight the night that someone stays close with the Lakers at home? I know the Heat did last week but they have been about the only one. I keep feeling that the Lakers are due for a slip up or at the least a close game. Ive been riding Utah for the past couple weeks but mostly all at home. I like Utah here getting the points but am still kinda on the fenc. Who's gonna push me off one way or the other?

The other play I like tonight is the under on GSW and NJ. I believe it opened up at 218 but I've seen 217 and 216.5 right now. I like the under down to about 215 214. Am I off base here?

[lakerboy]

The lakers didnt cover 3 of their last 5 games at home. They blew covers to the hornets, knicks and Heat. I would venture to say Utah is better than all those teams. The line is right on. They may cover they may not.

[Wilforth]

Utah's defense sucks on the road. On the other hand, Lakers can easily allow a back cover in the 4Q. But I won't touch that.
Methinks the best pick out there is: Atlanta -10.5.

[bustabook]

Deron williams started playing with confidence last game and when he's on he is definately a force that is hard to stop... i think the play is on the under, but since you are asking about the side.. go with Utah, i just got them at +11.5 (bought 1/2 point).

[Moonpie0954]

Lakers have burned me a few times they get up early and sub and the other team makes a late run in 4th. Bet on the Lakers by qrt or half and u do better.

[W0lfy]

Lakers run the jazz off the court at hme.

[KiDBaZkiT]

Utah's defense sucks on the road. On the other hand, Lakers can easily allow a back cover in the 4Q. But I won't touch that.
Methinks the best pick out there is: Atlanta -10.5.

Shit, I'm gonna lose my Atlanta play now.

[Wilforth]

Shit, I'm gonna lose my Atlanta play now.

Sorry Sir.

[2daBank]

if i do ok on the early gms ill probly make a small play on lake show 1st half

[vinny808]

I took Lakers at -9.5. The Lakers love playing against their conference rivals, the Utah Jazz. I expect the Lakers to put more effort, and hustle into this game vs the heat. The Lakers usually tend to play harder against respectable teams. The Lakers are my team.

[MV]

they're also known for emptying their benches with a comforable lead. which gives the dog alot of opportunities to backdoor.

[vinny808]

It depends, Up by 20. For sure. But, like the Phoenix game. Up by 10 vs Suns, Phil let the Lakers play the starters woop the Suns in the 4th Q. I think Phil has learned since the pistons game, to gradually take starters out instead of taking all 5 out at the same time.

[SpreadSniper]

Just an fyi - Kobe Bryant missed Wednesday's shootaround after an armed robbery took place in his gated community Tuesday night.
Three of Bryant's neighbors reportedly sustained injuries at the hands of armed gunmen before the suspects were eventually caught by authorities. Though Kobe missed shootaround due to the incident, there has been no indication that he's at risk of missing Wednesday's game.

[SportsTerminator]

Just an fyi - Kobe Bryant missed Wednesday's shootaround after an armed robbery took place in his gated community Tuesday night.
Three of Bryant's neighbors reportedly sustained injuries at the hands of armed gunmen before the suspects were eventually caught by authorities. Though Kobe missed shootaround due to the incident, there has been no indication that he's at risk of missing Wednesday's game.

This might make him angry... 81 angry lol.

[sneak-a-peak]

The Lakers gotta lose eventually!

[Tmack]

I'm putting $100.00 on the Jazz moneyline. I think they have a good chance to steal this one.

[Karayilan9]

Lakers 1st half