Tool's NBA lines 4.14

tool21 · 04-14-08, 04:52 PM

1. Phildelphia ML -220

Philadelphia wants to do anything they can to not play Detroit in the first round of the playoffs. That means winning their final 2 games and hoping Toronto goes 1-1. Their last game at home is tonight against the Cavs who had their hands full with Miami last night. Philadelphia has no injuries and has recently blown games in the 4th quarter. I don't expect that to happen today. King Lebrons' back has been ailing and they haven't been playing good ball. Add that to the fact that they are a sub .500 team on the road playing against a 6er's team that is 22-18 at home this year and I think Philadelphia is a good pick here. This play isn't as strong as I usually play it (5 difference from spread) but I think Philadelphia gets it done today. Factoring in back to back for Cleveland i have this line at Phi -5 ish which is 5 points of value from the ML but eating the juice which i normally don't like to do. Good luck

A quote from Louis Williams (young 76er's PG):

“These last two games were wake-up calls for us,” said Lou Williams. “I'm sure our vet guys will come out blazing on Monday.”