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[1Time!]

Let's try to keep the thread active in the mean time, some quality people in here. I made out last game thanks to a betting strategy posted by demarco .

I personally am lost on this one tonight......my gut says OKC rolls, but if Wade shows up.....

Red, I've locked in Heat +5.5
Miami will be desperate to get back home at 1-1, they led most of last game & played well but obviously had the late meltdown. Also if Eric wants to stay coach I doubt we will see Bosh keep jacking up 3s thinking he is Reggie Miller & also I doubt we will see Miami continually giving him the last play shot!! Expect D.Wade to be 1 fired up mofo after being publicly questioned since game 1.

[Redscot]

Red, I've locked in Heat +5.5
Miami will be desperate to get back home at 1-1, they led most of last game & played well but obviously had the late meltdown. Also if Eric wants to stay coach I doubt we will see Bosh keep jacking up 3s thinking he is Reggie Miller & also I doubt we will see Miami continually giving him the last play shot!! Expect D.Wade to be 1 fired up mofo after being publicly questioned since game 1.

GL 1Time! I too think D Wade is the X factor tonight. It is what has me , if he is mediocre, they don't win.....he needs to be superstar quality imo to give the Heat a chance.

OKC ran roughshod over these cats 2nd half of last game, Heat were straight up physically and looked worn down.

[blumpkin]

Liking wade to show up and going over his posted total of 23 points.

[Redscot]

Liking wade to show up and going over his posted total of 23 points.

23. Seems like a solid proposition Blump. I agree, even if he is off he will press the issue tonight.

edit: Damn, just went to check it out and it is -130...........

[1Time!]

GL 1Time! I too think D Wade is the X factor tonight. It is what has me , if he is mediocre, they don't win.....he needs to be superstar quality imo to give the Heat a chance.

OKC ran roughshod over these cats 2nd half of last game, Heat were straight up physically and looked worn down.

Yeah it's a very tough game to work out..
but you can make excuses for the Heat fade out coming off a 7 game series against the Celtics & yeah Wade has stated he is going to be a lot more aggressive tonight. Would love to Wade & James work off each other more rather than waiting for the other to do something special

[Les_Nuts]

I'm on chris bosh over 13.5 and James harden over 12.5 points. Thought both lines, especially the harden one are well over exaggerated from game 1 performances. Harden shot bad last time and should get more minutes while I think bosh is starting tonight and will see close to 40mins, 13.5 is very achievable for him and 12.5 is a great line for harden IMO, this guy can easily drop 30 in a game.
I think thunder win in a close one so I'm not getting this one, feel the total will go under but betting small tonight. Will probably hammer miami game 3 whatever the line. Strongly rooting for the thunder in this one, seems like most people in this thread are supporting/backing the heat to win the series. I on the other side could not hate the heat more, really respect the thunder and I have them at +670 for the championship.

Ltas threads are by far my favourite threads on the forums so I hope we can keep them going while LTA has to take care of a much more important matter. Will do my bit and contribute in discussion when I'm online
GL all tonight, its nice having a break from doing a normal sized bet on a side/total and only have 1/2unit riding on the game, looking forward to watching a great game

[Redscot]

Yeah it's a very tough game to work out..
but you can make excuses for the Heat fade out coming off a 7 game series against the Celtics & yeah Wade has stated he is going to be a lot more aggressive tonight. Would love to Wade & James work off each other more rather than waiting for the other to do something special

I agree about them working in combo. Thing is Wade came out real deferential talking about how he needs to realize it's Lebron's time,blah blah blah. Problem is, Wade playing 2nd fiddle doesn't create much for Lebron, whereas Lebron is much more of a playmaker. I think it will be incumbent on Lebron to try and create for Wade early and get him involved......of course if he does this it feeds into the hate parade against him that he doesn't want the responsibility of carrying the team. They are tied in knots in some ways.......

[Les_Nuts]

Also forgot to mention to wish LTA all the best in taking care of his family, hope your kid is ok

[Redscot]

I'm on chris bosh over 13.5 and James harden over 12.5 points. Thought both lines, especially the harden one are well over exaggerated from game 1 performances. Harden shot bad last time and should get more minutes while I think bosh is starting tonight and will see close to 40mins, 13.5 is very achievable for him and 12.5 is a great line for harden IMO, this guy can easily drop 30 in a game.
I think thunder win in a close one so I'm not getting this one, feel the total will go under but betting small tonight. Will probably hammer miami game 3 whatever the line. Strongly rooting for the thunder in this one, seems like most people in this thread are supporting/backing the heat to win the series. I on the other side could not hate the heat more, really respect the thunder and I have them at +670 for the championship.

Ltas threads are by far my favourite threads on the forums so I hope we can keep them going while LTA has to take care of a much more important matter. Will do my bit and contribute in discussion when I'm online
GL all tonight, its nice having a break from doing a normal sized bet on a side/total and only have 1/2unit riding on the game, looking forward to watching a great game

Those are incredible props for Harden and Bosh! 5 dimes at 16.5 and 15 respectively atm. I am also rooting for the Thunder btw. I agree that sometimes taking a nice breath of fresh air and not being big on a game is a good thing. Enjoy the game bro.

[1Time!]

I agree about them working in combo. Thing is Wade came out real deferential talking about how he needs to realize it's Lebron's time,blah blah blah. Problem is, Wade playing 2nd fiddle doesn't create much for Lebron, whereas Lebron is much more of a playmaker. I think it will be incumbent on Lebron to try and create for Wade early and get him involved......of course if he does this it feeds into the hate parade against him that he doesn't want the responsibility of carrying the team. They are tied in knots in some ways.......

You'd like to think that being the Finals they'd throw public opinion/perception of them & themselves out the window & just do what's needed to be done in order to achieve their life dreams! But hey.. Elite sportsmen are a different creature!

Les, i like the total to go under too.. May lock that in & pray I at least go home 1-1 even if Miami doesn't!

[1Time!]

If Miami lose straight up I'll definitely be pounding them 1st half in game 3!
1 theory you can usually rely on!

[Les_Nuts]

Those are incredible props for Harden and Bosh! 5 dimes at 16.5 and 15 respectively atm. I am also rooting for the Thunder btw. I agree that sometimes taking a nice breath of fresh air and not being big on a game is a good thing. Enjoy the game bro.

Cheers, I placed them ASAP as I thought they were steals. Bosh would have risen once confirmed he was starting, harden is just a pure steal as I think he hits his over 60% of the time.
do you have a basketball team, red? I'm thinking Knicks since you are a mets fan, maybe Brooklyn nets?

[Redscot]

Well, just because I can't help myself and need some action threw a 1/2 unit on a teaser of Miami +9 1/2 under 200.

Will be keeping my mind open for live opportunities though.

[blumpkin]

wade still -115 for me.. i think he will be aggressive taking the ball to the basket which could result in trips to the free throw line.

[Redscot]

Cheers, I placed them ASAP as I thought they were steals. Bosh would have risen once confirmed he was starting, harden is just a pure steal as I think he hits his over 60% of the time.
do you have a basketball team, red? I'm thinking Knicks since you are a mets fan, maybe Brooklyn nets?

Knicks baby. Mets, Jets and Rangers in hockey(not a great passion, but I'm loyal). Wish you well on those props, they definitely are +ev.

[Redscot]

wade still -115 for me.. i think he will be aggressive taking the ball to the basket which could result in trips to the free throw line.

If I could get -115 I'd hit that for sure. I am allergic to juice over -120. GL on it man.

[1Time!]

Well, just because I can't help myself and need some action threw a 1/2 unit on a teaser of Miami +9 1/2 under 200.

Will be keeping my mind open for live opportunities though.

Love the teaser - too bad my Aussie book doesn't allow it otherwise I'd be all over it too!

[coachkap]

Red, I went with Miami +5 for 1 unit... good luck...

[coachkap]

Red, and 1st quarter over 49 pts -115 for .5 units...

[SoxSide Irish]

Anyone on the under with me?

[Redscot]

After that start checked in hoping for OKC + 2 or so.....pick'em...............

[meader99]

Red, I went with Miami +5 for 1 unit... good luck...

Got the Heat +5.5. Rooting for an OKC close win.

[1Time!]

Anyone on the under with me?

Yeah im on Miami +5.5 & the under 196

Half time i may pop the 2nd half over if Thunder are down big at the half as they will look to push the pace

[1Time!]

Yeah im on Miami +5.5 & the under 196

Half time i may pop the 2nd half over if Thunder are down big at the half as they will look to push the pace

No point hitting the 2nd half over as i have the game under & its sitting right at that number..
18pts in the last 2.42 didn't help of course so middling chance has gone

maybe Thunder 2nd half? thoughts anyone?

[jas19illini]

That was a bad stretch in the 4th for the under. Ugh!

[1Time!]

Yeah im on Miami +5.5 & the under 196

Half time i may pop the 2nd half over if Thunder are down big at the half as they will look to push the pace

Cash the side but push the total.. too bad i break even on the night thanks to Milwaukee's ineptitude in the bottom of the 9th to make it a 1-1-1 night!

Bring on Game 3!

[jas19illini]

Under in game 3 boys?

[aussieH]

Heat play some pretty good defense at home.

[jas19illini]

Exactly my train of thought too.

[Bdolan33]

Heat are a different team at home

[coachkap]

Miami -4 (-110) 1 unit.... good luck to everyone

[coachkap]

Let's keep LTA's thread active for the Finals Series..... ok?

[meader99]

Going with the zig zag play tomorrow on the over at 192? OKC needs to push pace and is obviously in a must win game. Initially I am liking OKC +3.5 and over 192.

[coachkap]

Going with the zig zag play tomorrow on the over at 192? OKC needs to push pace and is obviously in a must win game. Initially I am liking OKC +3.5 and over 192.

hey Meader....wassup? If that's the case and you're wagering on the Thunder you may want to wait to right before game time to possibly get a better line... good luck.

[meader99]

hey Meader....wassup? If that's the case and you're wagering on the Thunder you may want to wait to right before game time to possibly get a better line... good luck.

Yeah, I'm definitely hoping to get at least 4 and perhaps for the total to move back.