NBA 2010 Playoffs

[Dexter]

so i havent been watching this game - did tony brothers let the cats back in or were the 3's just not falling for orlando?

lakers give me another squeaker win...

[Dexter]

gonna play the cavs and nuggets again tormorrow but will wait for the public to drop the line thinking game 2 should be closer.....im not buying it. the cavs were rusty first game with all their toys. and the nuggets/jazz series should be home team dominated - no ak47 is a huge loss for utah since he was their only hope of containing melo....

[Dexter]

ahhhh .5 pt loss ruins the heater....

[Dexter]

another .5 pt win.....unreal close games - glad i aint watchin.

suns left for a 7-1 start...

[SportsTerminator]

NBA Finals: Cavs over Lakers

I totally agree. And I say Cavs in 7.

[Dexter]

Week 1 Playoffs: 6-2 (+9.1 units)

[Dexter]

now im having second thoughts about tonights denver/utah game. the jazz proved to be a much better road team this year, and sloan has a huge edge over dantley. the public is actually heavily on denver and the line hasnt moved yet from 7. going to watch the line in this one, but will def hit the cavs (hoping to get 10).

[peterpan19]

public split so far ont he cavs game, maybe the 1 Q spread will go down a bit, pretty high for a 10.5 as I see it.
Dont like the whole game but the first quarter should hit, difference between the two in the first quarter is 3.5 points.

As for the other game tonight, Jazz look like the play, fit a system that has hit aroun 57% this year, I know, not that great, but if the public really continues to pound Denver and the line doesnt move, lokks like a go.

GL

[Dexter]

the public is on the cavs at 63% - but its still early.

http://www.thespread.com/nba-basketball-public-betting-chart

[peterpan19]

it really depends on which of these sites you trust, there is so much wrong information out there and I almost think that some cappers are just too focused on what the public is or not and the line movement, just cap the game and dont **** around ... just my 2cents

[Dexter]

it really depends on which of these sites you trust, there is so much wrong information out there and I almost think that some cappers are just too focused on what the public is or not and the line movement, just cap the game and dont **** around ... just my 2cents

i agree

[Dexter]

Monday 4/19:

(4x) cavs -10.5
(3x) jazz +6.5

[ragiche]

4/19

UTAH/DEN Over 212.5 ( 2x )

[shoebox]

it really depends on which of these sites you trust, there is so much wrong information out there and I almost think that some cappers are just too focused on what the public is or not and the line movement, just cap the game and dont **** around ... just my 2cents

If you like it play it!

Monday 4/19:

(4x) cavs -10.5
(3x) jazz +6.5

[williams22]

GL with the Cavs play Dex, I'll be on it myself tonight.

[QUEST001]

Go cavs...gl

[freddues]

GL Dexter--you are a strong capper! I agree with the Jazz--they win tonight or just pack it in. However, I see the Bulls playing a complete game this evening.

GL and keep it up!

[Dexter]

another bet decided by .5 point....this one was a loser, but pretty crazy how all these games are right within the number.

[Dexter]

Tue 4/20:

(3x) under hawks 188
(3x) under celtics 179
(4x) suns -8.5
(3x) lakers -6.5

[lakerboy]

Lines are very sharp so far. Hardly any movement all day most days especially on totals.

[peterpan19]

Tue 4/20:

(3x) under hawks 188
(3x) under celtics 179
(4x) suns -8.5
(3x) lakers -6.5

don know about that BOS under, MIA just has to shoot a bit better and the score goes over, I got them at 185 for the game today,

I also think that BOS is hurt right now and -2 looks pretty good to me.

Suns have to win today and make a statement, might even play the 1H, still pending.

OKC looks like a nice pick to me too, but really dont know.

GL

[Dexter]

don know about that BOS under, MIA just has to shoot a bit better and the score goes over, I got them at 185 for the game today,

OKC looks like a nice pick to me too, but really dont know.

GL

how do you figure - garnett is now missing (15ppg) and these 2 teams put up 161 last game. my bookie actually taught me a while ago (he knew i was playing with other books) to not try and re-invent the wheel come playoff time. many series follow current trends. i was close to playing under lakers, but decided to just stick with LA. such a reduced line, and the books are obviously factoring in LA's home troubles during the year. they struggled more with higher lines, so i kinda look at this game as value for a team that just didnt care in the regular season.

i did get down on a shitty line on under celts though. not happy to see that at 182 now.

[Rockhard]

Shaq needs to retire had a great run though

[Holdin Aces]

I think Phoenix does need to come out and have a statement game just to prove to themselves they can beat this team. I don't like the Lakers though, I think this one comes down to the final minutes. Good luck on your plays, I always drop in and check out your picks, you are a very good capper.

[KiDBaZkiT]

how do you figure - garnett is now missing (15ppg) and these 2 teams put up 161 last game.

The thing with KG out is he played stellar defense in Game 1, Boston wont be playing as good of D without him.

[talnted]

nice call on Utah dex, I am leaning with boston today. Too many people on Miami, and people are forgetting how solid boston can be at home in the playoffs. Boston or no play for me today.

[Dexter]

The thing with KG out is he played stellar defense in Game 1, Boston wont be playing as good of D without him.

kevin garnett is not even close to the defensive player he once was. i watched guys blow by him all year for easy uncontested layups.

i didnt watch all of game 1 though...

[Dexter]

I think Phoenix does need to come out and have a statement game just to prove to themselves they can beat this team. I don't like the Lakers though, I think this one comes down to the final minutes. Good luck on your plays, I always drop in and check out your picks, you are a very good capper.

thx - yeah, it seems like im in the minority with the lakers play....

[ragiche]

4/20

Celtics -1 ( 3x )

[Dexter]

nice call on Utah dex, I am leaning with boston today. Too many people on Miami, and people are forgetting how solid boston can be at home in the playoffs. Boston or no play for me today.

thx - im happy i only lost 1x last night - as you can see a few posts back, i switched my play to utah after initially leaning denver. doing things like that typically doesnt work, but i couldnt ignore the RLM.

[Goat Milk]

kevin garnett is not even close to the defensive player he once was. i watched guys blow by him all year for easy uncontested layups.

i didnt watch all of game 1 though...

Dex,

Here's just a few things to consider:

KG sucked defensively this year, but that first playoff game was vintage KG Defense. Plus, putting Sheed in the lineup (not sure if Rivers is starting him/Big Baby), spreads the floor a lot more offensively for the celts and will open up easier driving lanes for pierce and rondo. Ray Allen was way off in game one and it only takes 1-2 threes for him to get rolling. Wade is not going to be as passive this game, he's going to attack hard and get the celts in early foul trouble. Jermaine played pretty terrible too last game, expect him to have a better performance than that tonight.

Most importantly, there were 40 combined total turnovers in game 1 between those teams, which was the primary reasons why the score was the way it was. There's no way each team will have more than 10-14 turnovers in this game. If each team only had 10 turnovers in game 1, then there would have been an extra 15-20 shots in the game, and the total would be much higher than it was.

[7secondsOrLess]

Dex,

Here's just a few things to consider:

KG sucked defensively this year, but that first playoff game was vintage KG Defense. Plus, putting Sheed in the lineup (not sure if Rivers is starting him/Big Baby), spreads the floor a lot more offensively for the celts and will open up easier driving lanes for pierce and rondo. Ray Allen was way off in game one and it only takes 1-2 threes for him to get rolling. Wade is not going to be as passive this game, he's going to attack hard and get the celts in early foul trouble. Jermaine played pretty terrible too last game, expect him to have a better performance than that tonight.

Most importantly, there were 40 combined total turnovers in game 1 between those teams, which was the primary reasons why the score was the way it was. There's no way each team will have more than 10-14 turnovers in this game. If each team only had 10 turnovers in game 1, then there would have been an extra 15-20 shots in the game, and the total would be much higher than it was.

[Dexter]

nice info goat milk - now you scared me with my bet

[sweetjones55]

Good luck tonight on your plays. Hopefully OKC wins by 7 and we both cash that one.

[lyon804]

Bol tonite Dexter.. We are in the calm before the storm tonite. I am excited. I am about to wet myself.