Let me make it clear i havent made a play on this game yet or might not. Lets be realistic the lakers have struggled the last few games but only on the road. When was the last time the lakers were ONLY -4.5 at home. Are the books telling us the Jazz are the play. It's really hard to bet on LA while they have nothing to play for but 3 baskets at home isnt much for them. Opinions.
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Parlay the Laker's ML with anything else you like on the board. I like the chances.Comment -
2/18 Vs Boston+2.5 lost 86- 87Comment -
I like the UNDER better at 204 or higher.Comment -
They have nothing to play for, not putting my money on them under any circumstancesComment -
The jazz have been playing out of their minds lately and the lakers went 2-3 on their recent roadtrip. I think the lakers get the win SU here but I'm a bit worried about a jazz backdoor cover.Comment -
Not sure. LA is inviting at this short number. Reminds me of the Den game last night. LA is also off a bad road trip agianst a hot team at the moment. Even though this game means little to LA in terms of seeding I would think they would want to send a message to Utah who currently sits at #2.Comment -
I don't know if the Lakers just don't care or is the injury to Bynum this big.It seems there bench play has become awful of late and the starters have not been great either. I know not having Bynum in the lineup is big because now they don't get the shot off the bench from Odum who is now starting. Derek Fisher in the starting lineup is a joke and Ron Artest has not been pulling his load by far as of late. The Lakers are the most dominant in games when they are playing Bynum,Gasol, and Odum at the same time as that is 3 true 7' footers that are athletic and long and move well without the ball.
I think I might try some LA ML action as they have owned Utah at home, but I am in hurry to rush out in get it if you know what I mean.Comment -
You're buying low with the Lakers, while the Jazz have a stock that's sky-high at the moment.
I know LAL's just returning from a long road trip, but they have to be in desperation mode tonight, don't they?Comment -
The lakers will be fine. Like I said, the lakers win SU tonight, just worried about a jazz backdoor cover in the closing seconds of the game.Comment -
I agree with most posters that the ML seems to be the safe bet.Comment -
Excellent points
. The injury to Bynum shouldn't be that big of a factor. Artest has a bum ankle. Hopefully it is recovering now and he will play well against the Jazz. Fisher
. After the bad road trip, Phil and Kobe should be motivating the team for a champions like effort tonight. I think it will boil down to playing good, solid defense. If denver can do it, the lakers can do it also.
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seems like a great line for Lakers to cover at home. In previous matchups Jazz have not come close to covering at LA. Lakers are 8-3 ats at home against utah. Like you said LB the motivation is questionable for LA but I expect them to bounce back at home after two road losses. Even though this is the first game back from the road trip LA should cover just like the Nuggets did last night.Comment -
Lakers -4.5 for meComment -
remember that game in december between these teams, Utah down 1 point to start the 4th as double-digit dogs and they got 6 points in the 4th quarter. I'm so not on Utah in this spot.Comment -
I can't bet on a team that has nothing to play for. These last few games have proved they just don't care right now and they're all beat up. I just don't see them turning it back on until playoff time.Comment -
Kobe has to work so hard to score 30. His age starting to show slightly.
Bynum is a big injury
Gasol game off a liitle
they miss Areza
Artest having sub par season
lakers will not get to finals
tonight??? Tough callComment -
After being ****ed a few games this week by teams playing for nothing, I'm sitting out until the playoffs start.[B][B]They key isn't getting rich quick. The key is getting rich slowly, and enjoying it.
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Lakers aren't the same team with Bynum out and Odom starting. I don't know what to make of this line yet.Scared money don't make money
182-120-6 (60.26%) Final Total NBA Record over 308 plays
37-20-1 (65%) Record for the 2010 NBA PLAYOFFSComment -
ML is the call. Lakers will go for the win, no doubt. Utah is the 2 seed, LA won't throw this game away like it has no meaning. But winning by 5 against a team with an all world PG? No thanks.Comment -
Lakers gearing up for a long road trip
Hate to back the Fakers thoughComment -
One team is hot, the other doesn't care and is without bynum. I believe the jazz can win this game and that is enough for me to play them. They got motivation, revenge in mind and have been playing great while the lakers have been playing lackluster and seem to not care. I'll wait and take this at gametime and hope for -5 or -6.Comment -
Can't touch.Comment -
just took LAL -4 -115Comment -
No motivation, that is what all fans say when their team is in a slump, especially Laker fans.
I'm sure every team would love to go on a losing stretch into the playoffs. They are in trouble of dropping to #3 overall in the league, and if they "do" make the finals, they won't have home court. With either Cleveland or Orlando making it for the East. So they better get their heads out of their asses and get "motivated".Comment -
The value with LA is certainly there. I think all the negative talk in the media will have Kobe fired up. I think he will show his leadership and the team will come around tonight. I also think there will be a late game cover on the OVER in this game. 105-101 score.Comment -
the books are daring you to take the lakers at that number. it would be a Jazz play or pass for me. Jazz are playing for a #2 seed, Lakers, nada.Comment
