Thunder ML looks pretty damn tempting

lunchbawks · 02-25-11, 02:03 PM

how much are you playing it for?

Mikail · 02-25-11, 02:05 PM

Yes it is. Magic however lost their last game to the lowly Kings. In Orlando. Kind of think they play hard tonight but 7 pts is a lot to give to OKC

MUHerd37 · 02-25-11, 02:06 PM

I have been pondering this one too. The Magic might come out to play tonight though. Dwight Howard finally said that the team needs to get their shit together after that horrible loss against the Kings. Sometimes they just don't come out to play. They probably weren't too worried about playing the Kings as well. Maybe they actually get up for this game. The Thunder should have Perkins and Nate Robinson (not sure he matters) in the lineup tonight. The more I think about it, the more I like the Thunder. Thunder have lost their last 6 visits to Orlando though. Still can't make up my mind.

rsnnh12 · 02-25-11, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by MUHerd37

I have been pondering this one too. The Magic might come out to play tonight though. Dwight Howard finally said that the team needs to get their shit together after that horrible loss against the Kings. Sometimes they just don't come out to play. They probably weren't too worried about playing the Kings as well. Maybe they actually get up for this game. The Thunder should have Perkins and Nate Robinson (not sure he matters) in the lineup tonight. The more I think about it, the more I like the Thunder. Thunder have lost their last 6 visits to Orlando though. Still can't make up my mind.

Pretty sure Perkins is out for ~1 week with a knee injury. Too bad too, because Dwight struggles with Perk more than any other player in the league

I'm tempted to play OKC, but Orlando is going to be motivated after their loss to the Kings. Whether they can translate that motivation to actually getting the ball in the hoop is a whole other issue with that team though

Mikail · 02-25-11, 02:10 PM

I am thinking the +7 looks even more tempting. Very strong chance they cover. Win the game is possible but I hate going against the Magic after their embarrassing loss they suffered via the Sacramento Kings.

asdfghasdfgh · 02-25-11, 02:19 PM

Don't forget that OKC lost their good friend Jeff Green. The team's morale may be down and cause them to play uninspired basketball a la Celtics losing Perkins. The Magic also shot terribly from behind the arc against the Kings, and I'm looking for them to bounce back tonight after Howard's mini rant.

This game is a no play for me but I would lean Magic ML and maybe Magic minus the points if the line dropped to 6.

mrtsummit · 02-25-11, 02:19 PM

raptors

raptors plus 3.5 !

goldengreek · 02-25-11, 02:53 PM

Line is insanely high for a reason

magic giving the same amount of points that the spurs did ? Lol.. Common

Thunderman · 02-25-11, 03:02 PM

Eating Bookies · 02-25-11, 03:04 PM

I was wondering the same thing. The line is too high...was expecting it more like -5.5.

chargers4222 · 02-25-11, 03:08 PM

aw yea thunder lock baby way too many points. with durant and nate robinson go all in on that they will probably win straight up

MUHerd37 · 02-25-11, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by rsnnh12

Pretty sure Perkins is out for ~1 week with a knee injury. Too bad too, because Dwight struggles with Perk more than any other player in the league I'm tempted to play OKC, but Orlando is going to be motivated after their loss to the Kings. Whether they can translate that motivation to actually getting the ball in the hoop is a whole other issue with that team though

I thought Perkins was out too but then I saw an article that said he would be in the lineup. I think he is out. Orlando also needs to step up and play some defense. They showed no effort against Sacramento.

dabomguy11 · 02-25-11, 03:31 PM

The thing you have to consider is that, OKC will basically be getting no offensive production from the 4 and 5 positions. Serge+Collison+Nazr is not exactly an offensive-minded trio, and Orlando will be playing tough D after the embarrassing loss to the Kings. OKC will have to score a lot from the perimeter, which means a lot of 3 point attempts and drives into Dwight Howard. I wouldn't say that this should discourage you making a play, just something to think about.

Wade Dwayne · 02-25-11, 03:42 PM

Bought the hook and got +7 OKC. The ML is just to big of a stretch when considering the lineups.

bleek88 · 02-25-11, 04:29 PM

What is Perkins status for tonight?

MUHerd37 · 02-25-11, 04:58 PM

Perkins is out for sure.

str8upslik · 02-25-11, 05:08 PM

with perkins out its tougher to give OKC the nod, but they will definitely cover. the magic are still the magic, and live or die by the 3

sportman1313 · 02-25-11, 05:24 PM

MAGIC wins this game in DD....anyone who plays OKC is making a poor betting decision, of course I may eat my words if they do cover. Regardless, best of luck to everyone

ohnevah · 02-25-11, 06:07 PM

I secretly wanna go for thunder ML too :-/ I just feel dwight is getting frustrated....for putting in his double doubles with no W...but this match is a revenge match from the last time they met...

vyomguy · 02-25-11, 06:07 PM

thunder loose big tonight.

Bostongambler · 02-25-11, 06:26 PM

gl with all of that.

Crnjak · 02-25-11, 06:31 PM

Oklahoma +6.5 is only bet for me!