Early Leans for Monday (NBA)

Gumdog · 03-14-10, 10:55 PM

i think this game is gonna go over?? both teams have been suckign on def lately

ZetaPsi808 · 03-14-10, 11:13 PM

yeah boston can not cover a spread to save their life

tealish · 03-14-10, 11:18 PM

I think Boston will be real close to the cover.

lakerboy · 03-14-10, 11:19 PM

powell get off the stats- that shit doesnt work

Justa Buck · 03-14-10, 11:21 PM

pistons due factor

obamaismyuncle · 03-14-10, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

powell get off the stats- that shit doesnt work

TPowell · 03-14-10, 11:58 PM

what do you want me to do then? Detroit has played with them twice and Boston isn't that great at home

fortunecookie · 03-15-10, 12:04 AM

good luck

obamaismyuncle · 03-15-10, 12:04 AM

Philly -3.5 looks like a decent play as of now, but that could all change.

anjaru · 03-15-10, 12:21 AM

Boston might be the one of the most inconsistent "good" teams in the NBA. They look tired and old against the elite. Soon to be the best faders in the NBA.

vinnysantos · 03-15-10, 12:25 AM

Denver -3 looks good

suicidekings · 03-15-10, 12:27 AM

The thing about Boston is there's a ton of pressure on them to perform, and they just suffered another embarassing defeat to the Cavs today. They'll play strong tomorrow.

onlooker · 03-15-10, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by suicidekings

The thing about Boston is there's a ton of pressure on them to perform, and they just suffered another embarassing defeat to the Cavs today. They'll play strong tomorrow.

How was that embarrassing? Were they suppose to win in Cleveland? The embarrassing loss was to the Nets in Boston a week or so ago.

Augustus · 03-15-10, 12:32 AM

good luck

No coincidences · 03-15-10, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by TPowell

what do you want me to do then? Detroit has played with them twice and Boston isn't that great at home

In college basketball, you crunch the numbers, take home/away into consideration and make a logical play.

In the NBA, you can do all of that and then go with the opposite of your rational conclusion more often than not.

Two totally different beasts.

Totals are much easier in the NBA, though.

hangar22 · 03-15-10, 12:46 AM

boston will probably win the game and they do play good defense, but why do the oddsmakers show they them all this love? 9.5 pts is a lot of points for a team that doesn't play as well at home as they do on the road.

suicidekings · 03-15-10, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by onlòóker

How was that embarrassing? Were they suppose to win in Cleveland? The embarrassing loss was to the Nets in Boston a week or so ago.

They're supposed to be competitive, and today they were not. At no point in the game were the Cavs in real danger of losing, and didn't play their hardest, yet still stomped the Celtics. I agree the Nets loss was worse, but having a conference rival toy with you for 48 minutes has to sting.

stitchez · 03-15-10, 12:51 AM

Leaning Boston to cover spread.

suicidekings · 03-15-10, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by No coincidences

In college basketball, you crunch the numbers, take home/away into consideration and make a logical play.

In the NBA, you can do all of that and then go with the opposite of your rational conclusion more often than not.

Two totally different beasts.

Totals are much easier in the NBA, though.

NBA betting is more about understanding why lines are set where they are, whether they're fair or slanted to one side. Always a reason

onlooker · 03-15-10, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by suicidekings

They're supposed to be competitive, and today they were not. At no point in the game were the Cavs in real danger of losing, and didn't play their hardest, yet still stomped the Celtics. I agree the Nets loss was worse, but having a conference rival toy with you for 48 minutes has to sting.

Yes they are suppose to be competitive, but I don't see it as embarrassing. They know they have slid from the East top ranks, and their play shows it.