Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards 12/22

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  • demens
    SBR MVP
    • 10-22-10
    • 2785

    #1
    Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards 12/22
    Hopefully we can use this thread to discuss the game.

    Bulls at -3 right now.

    Too good to be true line? Bulls are an elite team in the east, have been on a roll and the Wiz are one of the worst in the league. The Wiz however played 2 great games in a row now that they are cancer free with Arenas plaguing the Magic.

    So are the books trying to back Wiz here, tricking Joe Pub to throw money away on the Bulls with this gift of a line? The public sure as hell is eating it up (80+%).

    Even thought he Wiz had 2 good games, 1 was beating a crappy Bobcats team. Another was almost an upset of the year but the last 60 seconds they showed why they are a bad team and blew the win. They are as good of a home teams as Bulls are a road team though. Still playing without Wall, today will be the debut of Lewis for them. I dont see that as a good thing, especially since they have had this nice 2 game stretch where Nick Young played like a stud and Al Thorton with Josh Howard were good as well. I think throwing Lewis into the mix right now will hurt the chemistry a bit.

    The Bulls on the hard have Gibson back after missing a game. Coming off a blow out of the Sixers.

    Bulls have a good B2B record especially vs under 500 teams on the road. Their overall ATS vs sub500 on the road is good too. And their record as a small favorite is also good.

    Kind feels a little like the Dallas game yesterday. When i think Trap or Mistake, it feels more like a mistake, i dont see this spot being a let down spot for Chi and not seeing much of an advantage for the Wiz.
  • McLaren__F1
    SBR High Roller
    • 11-27-10
    • 102

    #2
    Im on Bulls -2, lets cash it in
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    • Whippit
      Restricted User
      • 04-29-10
      • 3065

      #3
      OVER 193 all day

      Rashard Lewis feeling fresh & loose, will hit all his shots
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      • JoMoney2785
        SBR Wise Guy
        • 01-13-10
        • 523

        #4
        ya this line looks too good to be true, but i still gotta take it anyways. i dont see anyone on the wiz being able to contain D rose. look for him to snap again
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        • demens
          SBR MVP
          • 10-22-10
          • 2785

          #5
          Hinrich has been one of the best defensive PGs in the league for years, so i dont necessarily agree with that. But he has no backup right now.
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          • jking0606
            Restricted User
            • 12-16-10
            • 558

            #6
            I like wizards here +3..whats i notice is if 88% coming in on bulls now an line hasnt budged... an already being so small.. it worries me im taking wizards..plus bulls should be a little tired with travel an all an scoreing 121 last night a lot of fast breaks etc..
            Take wizards 1H / an at +3 for the game worst case i think u split them... bulls might get going in 2h...
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            • Avon Barksdale
              SBR Wise Guy
              • 12-16-10
              • 838

              #7
              *** Chicago Bulls -2 / 3 UNITS ***

              Taj Gibson didn't play today, but traveled with the team and said that he planned to play vs Washington. While he may not, the possibility that he will makes this play a little better looking than it already is.

              For the Wizards, John Wall and Yi are definitely out. Rashard Lewis is expected to make his debut for Washington and play 20-30 minutes. Lewis will send Al Thornton back to the bench, but the truth is Thornton is probably as good, if not better at this point in the season, than Lewis.

              Chicago is coming off of a giant win over Philadelphia and their players should be rested in this back-to-back having rested most of the starters in the 4th quarter.

              Chicago is 8-4 ATS in road games this season and 10-6 ATS against poor defensive teams (99 PPG +).

              Washington is coming off of a big win two days ago against Charlotte, who did not have Gerald Wallace and an injured Stephen Jackson, who scored only 13 points on 5-12 shooting.

              The Wizards seem to be getting credit here because they are coming off of a big win and are 7-6 at home, while Chicago is only 6-6 on the road, but we have to remember that Chicago has been making lineup changes and injury substitutions all season. Only recently have the Bulls gotten their team together.

              The Bulls come into this game having won 8 of their last 9 games, their only loss coming by 1 points against the Clippers. In that game Blake Griffin dominated the Bulls without Noah inside and Gibson getting injured early.

              Washington relies on jump shooters like Nick Young, Al Thornton, Kirk Hinrich and the new addition Rashard Lewis to score their points. The Wizards big man Andray Blatche does not actually stay in the paint as often as you would think and shoots only 43% from the field. He is only averaging 7 rebounds per game despite being a 6-11 center because he is more comfortable away from the basket. To me this presents a good match up for Carlos Boozer, who is not a terrific post defender, but should be fine handling a player with the game that Blatche has.

              Washington is going to have to adapt in this game to the style of Rashard Lewis and continue to evolve without Gilbert Arenas as their top scoring option. Nick Young will likely take this place and I like the Bulls options to defend him with Ronnie Brewer and Keith Bogans.

              In the first game between these two teams this season, Chicago won by 7 points, but Arenas put up 30 points and Wall put up 16, combining for 46 points. I don't see Josh Howard and Lewis making up 46 points and having Boozer in this game and Chicago seemingly rolling now, I don't see a potential drop off in this situation.

              Chicago wants to go into their Christmas game with New York on a win and I don't think Washington is a team in the position to upset them in Rashard Lewis' first game with the team.
              Barksdale NBA Picks
              Record: 27-12-1 [69.2%]
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              • Whippit
                Restricted User
                • 04-29-10
                • 3065

                #8
                heinrich is a fouling machine

                fouls like there's no tomorrow
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                • BigJ
                  SBR Sharp
                  • 11-14-09
                  • 369

                  #9
                  I'm also perplexed. I like the Bulls here, but line seems funny.

                  Chicago is 1-5 ATS in the last six and the Dog is 5-1 ATS in the las six.

                  Dunno.

                  May stay away.
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                  • demens
                    SBR MVP
                    • 10-22-10
                    • 2785

                    #10
                    Originally posted by jking0606
                    I like wizards here +3..whats i notice is if 88% coming in on bulls now an line hasnt budged... an already being so small.. it worries me im taking wizards..plus bulls should be a little tired with travel an all an scoreing 121 last night a lot of fast breaks etc..
                    Take wizards 1H / an at +3 for the game worst case i think u split them... bulls might get going in 2h...
                    How has the line NOT budget???????
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                    • demens
                      SBR MVP
                      • 10-22-10
                      • 2785

                      #11
                      Good post Avon
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                      • demens
                        SBR MVP
                        • 10-22-10
                        • 2785

                        #12
                        Wiz came to play tonight. Nick Young has a smooth J, should be interesting in 2H.
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                        • IllicitX
                          SBR Sharp
                          • 12-28-09
                          • 266

                          #13
                          Come on Bulls!~!!!!!
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                          • JBT
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                            • 06-26-10
                            • 1819

                            #14
                            Bulls are ahead... nothing to worry about!
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                            • demens
                              SBR MVP
                              • 10-22-10
                              • 2785

                              #15
                              Wasn't easy but the Bulls get it by 7
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                              • Pauulzcappin
                                SBR Posting Legend
                                • 04-23-10
                                • 20295

                                #16
                                Cashed my bulls ticket also.
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                                • IllicitX
                                  SBR Sharp
                                  • 12-28-09
                                  • 266

                                  #17
                                  Good win guys!
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                                  • JBT
                                    Restricted User
                                    • 06-26-10
                                    • 1819

                                    #18
                                    Too bad about some of the other games though... there's always at least one to spoil the day :/ Note to self: 2 or 3 team parlays only! Yeah right... when it's so easy to add the fourth and even the fifth
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