NBA Playoffs Thread --- Zig Zag

**Aurelius** · 04-15-10, 08:39 AM

If magic can luckbox it past the cavs, they're in a good spot to win it all. I'm in for $2k to win $16k.

espn sim agrees so must be true

**lakerboy** · 04-15-10, 08:50 AM

I like the zig zag theory especially in the conf finals where the ml's are almost the same vig as spreads sometimes.

**tmorton** · 04-15-10, 11:22 AM

Okla. City has zero chance of beating the Lakers first round... Don't care about how many bodies the Lakers are losing. Okla. City is just happy to be in the playoffs and the Lakers want another title.

**mizzoujohn** · 04-15-10, 01:27 PM

can you explain the zig zag theory?

**Goat Milk** · 04-15-10, 02:53 PM

Houlians,

I'll bet you anything OKC loses first round to the lakers. If OKC can get the game to 7 we'll consider it a push.

**million2one** · 04-15-10, 03:34 PM

Will cavs series vs. Bulls be the same as last year vs. Detriot?
Cavs swept Detroit last year and won all games by double digits, I think Bulls have much more talent and could be scary to bet against.

No way cavs lose series but maybe Bulls will push them to 6??

**KiDBaZkiT** · 04-15-10, 03:40 PM

GL Houly. I am gonna be on Orlando's bandwagon first round as well so long as the number isn't too outrageous. Cleveland may need a week or two to get Shaq/Jamison and Shaq/Powe on the same page, also Z isnt quite in playing shape yet and we know Shaq's fat ass aint in playing shape yet. Lets hope that all of us have a profitable NBA post season.

**HoulihansTX** · 04-15-10, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by mizzoujohn

can you explain the zig zag theory?

Its a concept of FADing the team who Won ATS in the prior game. This is thought to work, b/c you are hedging the possible overreaction from the books, or betting public.

Originally posted by Goat Milk

Houlians, I'll bet you anything OKC loses first round to the lakers. If OKC can get the game to 7 we'll consider it a push.

OKC has the better player ion the court, and will be in every game of the series. Win or lose.

**lakerboy** · 04-15-10, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by HoulihansTX

. OKC has the better player ion the court, and will be in every game of the series. Win or lose.

I bet you anything the Lakers will blow out the thunder on sunday?

**GeeStack** · 04-15-10, 08:04 PM

Lakers are going to sweep. They want the rest.

**HoulihansTX** · 04-15-10, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

I bet you anything the Lakers will blow out the thunder on sunday?

I dont see it.

I'm not betting any thing in the first game, except for choice 1st/2ndH. Though I do believe OKC covers in "Never in doubt" fashion.

The only game OKC can be blown out in would be their first home game. They will feel so much pressure from that home crowd. If the score is 10-2 Lakers early it would take all the adrenaline out of the crowd affecting the players.

**HoulihansTX** · 04-15-10, 09:48 PM

4/18

Spurs +4.5

**jessetopolski** · 04-15-10, 11:40 PM

ready for saturday???????????

**texhooper** · 04-16-10, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by HoulihansTX

4/18

Spurs +4.5

see, this is cool, cuz you can start the zig zag on game 1.

i like the spurs too, but not really sure what i will actually play on these game ones though.

**tonyp0387** · 04-16-10, 12:06 AM

i never heard of it crazy

**Goat Milk** · 04-16-10, 05:24 AM

Are you shitting me Houlihans? Your honesty suggesting Durant is a better player than Kobe? You should be ashamed of yourself. Durant isn't near the defensive player Kobe is- NOT EVEN CLOSE. Durant is a better scorer, but Kobe is a better playmaker, passer, defender, Wayy better in the clutch. That's just a despicable statement you made. Even Durant would admit that Kobe is better than him if you asked him.

And you know that Artest will be on Durant, but when it really matters, when the game is on the line, I guarantee you Kobe guards durant and I guarantee you Kobe shuts him down.

Best player on the floor

**kobefanatic** · 04-16-10, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

Are you shitting me Houlihans? Your honesty suggesting Durant is a better player than Kobe? You should be ashamed of yourself. Durant isn't near the defensive player Kobe is- NOT EVEN CLOSE. Durant is a better scorer, but Kobe is a better playmaker, passer, defender, Wayy better in the clutch. That's just a despicable statement you made. Even Durant would admit that Kobe is better than him if you asked him.

And you know that Artest will be on Durant, but when it really matters, when the game is on the line, I guarantee you Kobe guards durant and I guarantee you Kobe shuts him down.

Best player on the floor

dude but we have a MAJOR problem we got FISHER being ass fuked by westbrook

**kobefanatic** · 04-16-10, 05:35 AM

damn i feel horrible how will fisher get owned so bad by westbrook

looks like he will be banged so hard

**Goat Milk** · 04-16-10, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by kobefanatic

damn i feel horrible how will fisher get owned so bad by westbrook

looks like he will be banged so hard

**** yeah fisher will get owned. everybody owns fish boy. doesn't even concern me, the thunder will have no answer for Gasol. no answer for bryant. Bryant will be on Durant when it matters most. Unlike Durant, Bryant takes more pride in his defense than offense. I'll give the thunder 2 games max.

I don't know about a blowout in LA LakerBOY. Young Teams like the Thunder come into the playoffs without thinking much and usually play how they did in the regular season, they are really pumped up for their first playoff game ever for most of them, lots of adrenaline, but when it comes down to the later games, 4, 5, 6, 7, they begin to feel the pressure, and realize the magnitude of it all. That's when players like westbrook, green, harden, maynor will all fold under the pressure. The Lakers will blow out the Thunder in the latter part of this series.

**kobefanatic** · 04-16-10, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

**** yeah fisher will get owned. everybody owns fish boy. doesn't even concern me, the thunder will have no answer for Gasol. no answer for bryant. Bryant will be on Durant when it matters most. Unlike Durant, Bryant takes more pride in his defense than offense. I'll give the thunder 2 games max.

I don't know about a blowout in LA LakerBOY. Young Teams like the Thunder come into the playoffs without thinking much and usually play how they did in the regular season, they are really pumped up for their first playoff game ever for most of them, lots of adrenaline, but when it comes down to the later games, 4, 5, 6, 7, they begin to feel the pressure, and realize the magnitude of it all. That's when players like westbrook, green, harden, maynor will all fold under the pressure. The Lakers will blow out the Thunder in the latter part of this series.

damn STEVE BLAKE got a triple double care of FISHER

damn it's steve blake we're talking about even though it's just 1 game it still makes me sick

, hope GASOL mans up that gay like KRSTIC

**HoulihansTX** · 04-16-10, 04:24 PM

Series ML

Bucks +570

Heat +160

4/17
1stH: Cavs/Chicago 98 UN

Bucks +8.5
Bucks ML +365

4/18
Spurs +4.5

That's probably it for me in the weekend. Except for 2ndH. I'm sticking to seeing the first games, and making decisions from that point forth.

**gshock1** · 04-16-10, 04:27 PM

Ballsy call on the Bucks taking out the Hawks. What's the reasoning behind that?

**HoulihansTX** · 04-16-10, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by gshock1

Ballsy call on the Bucks taking out the Hawks. What's the reasoning behind that?

A little bit of a shot in the dark, and I will take the coaching advantage any day.

**shoebox** · 04-17-10, 11:14 AM

fadernation

**HoulihansTX** · 04-17-10, 03:22 PM

Its safe to say that the Zig-Zag theory will not be in play for the Cavs/Bulls series.

**KiDBaZkiT** · 04-17-10, 04:34 PM

GL with your Bucks bet Houly, I got no leans for that game as I just can't get a feel for it. It would make perfect sense for Milwaukee to win though, as I dont see any other lower seed winning game 1 today. I am a Hawks fan but I have absolutely no expectations for them.

**HoulihansTX** · 04-17-10, 05:34 PM

4/17
1stH: Cavs/Chicago 98 UN W

Bucks +8.5 L
Bucks ML +365 L

1-2

**KiDBaZkiT** · 04-17-10, 06:28 PM

Bucks aren't lookin too bad right now man, they are playing much harder than ATL in the 2nd H, I honestly believe they are gonna inch it closer and I think this game will come down to the wire.

**HoulihansTX** · 04-17-10, 09:06 PM

4/17

1stH: Utah/Denver 104 OV

**tsn101** · 04-17-10, 10:35 PM

Utah and Denver are close in talent.

**HoulihansTX** · 04-18-10, 12:59 AM

4/17

1stH: Utah/Denver 104 OV W

(2-2)

4/18
Spurs +4.5

1stH: Lakers -4

Suns -8

4/19

Cavs -10.5 (Zig Zag is pleading No Contest)

**Goat Milk** · 04-18-10, 04:12 AM

your basing your playoff picks off a non-credible theory? wow....

**HoulihansTX** · 04-18-10, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

your basing your playoff picks off a non-credible theory? wow....

Who says it lacks credibility?

I can prove that the theory is respected by the betting marketplace, but I would love to see what you have to say first.

Please present your evidence

**kobefanatic** · 04-18-10, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by HoulihansTX

Who says it lacks credibility?

I can prove that the theory is respected by the betting marketplace, but I would love to see what you have to say first.

Please present your evidence

what is a zig zag theory?