Never take an over when the number's under 180

[No coincidences]

Exhibit A.

[BettingWizard]

you're gonna see a lot of 3's tonight, just wait

[StanleySharp]

Still early...

[BettingWizard]

and fouls

[No coincidences]

Still early...

Actually, you're right about this.

Low-scoring 1Q usually lead to overs, while high-scoring 1Q tend to go under. Only in the NBA.

[StanleySharp]

Actually, you're right about this.

Low-scoring 1Q usually lead to overs, while high-scoring 1Q tend to go under. Only in the NBA.

Yup... funny thing is I had "Only in the NBA" in my response, but deleted it before replying for some reason

[StanleySharp]

Also, the zebras seem to be calling the game tight early on... a lot of whistles

[Love The Action]

You couldn't wait to bust this one out huh

It is early and you are the same one that says a ready low first quarter leads to the game going over.

Looks like your two theories are in conflict here

[t-wizzle]

You know there's not an nba game going on if nocoin hasn't made a thread about an over/under... Usually comes about 5-10 minutes into the game.

Not hating on you nocoin, just an observation.

[BernardMadoff]

Never judge a game when its not even 1/6th of being completed.

[No coincidences]

You couldn't wait to bust this one out huh

It is early and you are the same one that says a ready low first quarter leads to the game going over.

Looks like your two theories are in conflict here

Shhh....

[TwoWays]

Actually, you're right about this.

Low-scoring 1Q usually lead to overs, while high-scoring 1Q tend to go under. Only in the NBA.

This is a silly premise. Um...how about yesterday's game?

[No coincidences]

This is a silly premise. Um...how about yesterday's game?

It happens more often than you'd think.

[No coincidences]

These teams can't hit the ocean from the shore. Not even a 3 PPM pace right now.

[BettingWizard]

live line still gives over a chance, 172.5

[No coincidences]

live line still gives over a chance, 172.5

It does? That's already 7 points lower than the closing number -- and we're still in the 1Q.

[TwoWays]

Refs not calling fouls they usually would when Rose drives to the basket. Over will be hard to reach in this game.

[No coincidences]

Refs not calling fouls they usually would when Rose drives to the basket. Over will be hard to reach in this game.

This is why it's so dicey to bet totals.

Hell, look at Game 1 vs. Game 3 in the DAL/OKC series. 43-point difference.

All you can do is look at the trends of the zebras, and these guys definitely favored an under.

[TwoWays]

You can call it good defense...but not really. I'll tell you this right now, though. The second half will go over.

[SimonSayz]

I fkd up and took over for game and half....should I go for 2h under if number is around 89?

[TwoWays]

I fkd up and took over for game and half....should I go for 2h under if number is around 89?

No, man. It will middle.

[BookieOweMe]

here come the points

[Love The Action]

Relax guys...only 2q...plenty of time, a few three pointers and before you know it the over is back in range...

[face]

i agree, refs are letting them play.

[BettingWizard]

[Muggy]

Hmm, still quite possible. I was thinking this same thing a couple days ago, but it's hard to expect teams not to make buckets with refs blowing whistles as often as they do with Rose, Wade, and Lebron all playing in the same game.

[balla05]

i think they go over second half. but it will be under for game.

[balla05]

im on heat second half...i think they run away with it.

[warriorfan707]

[alamo]

Refs are calling a lot of fouls. Right now the over is looking good.

[phillybadboy]

thank you for this valuble information

[paco]

Refs not calling fouls they usually would when Rose drives to the basket. Over will be hard to reach in this game.

Rose been gettin hacked at the rim all half, barely any calls.

[Dabeergod]

Hope the under holds up. Don't want any of that nba magic

[TwoWays]

Rose been gettin hacked at the rim all half, barely any calls.

I know, Paco. Been watching this guy all season and know he gets to the line a lot every game. For him to not be at the free throw line more means the refs are not calling fouls.

[clippernation]

Im on the under from the start but I might back Over for the 2H, won't be surprised if the 3rd quarter falls under the total though....