Can Someone explain San Antonio -10.5 against the Clippers???

[Inkwell77]

Crazy line here, boys.

Not making much sense.

During the regular season San Antonio was -4 both times they played the clippers at home. Now we have a 6.5 pt swing in game 1????

Look at all the other series.
Miami was -7.5 and -9.5 at home during the regular season when playing the Pacers. In game 1 they were -8.5.

OKC was -7.5 the one time they played the lakers at home. They were 1 point dogs on 1 point favs the 2 times they played in LA. For game one OKC is -7.

Boston was -3.5 the one time they played Philly at home. In game one they were -5.5. A 2 point swing that did not come to being a true indicator of what was going to happen.


The line is most likely saying take San Antonio, but a 6.5 point swing seems mighty high.

[Bdolan33]

Memories of the 30+ point Spurs blowouts from round 1 that obliterated all spreads even 4th quarter live bets

[jmp]

Memories of the 30+ point Spurs blowouts from round 1 that obliterated all spreads even 4th quarter live bets

The Spurs are amazing. It is like they are playing against the spread every game.

[Pauulzcappin]

Arguably the best team on the NBA has been sitting back, watching film and preparing for the series.

They are playing at home and rested against a banged up (CP3 and Griffin, who happen to be their two best players) team who just had a very emotional win against a tough opponent who folded late.

This game screams blowout.

[ThaTopMoron]

so either gotta tease them down and find another play to tease... or just play them 1st half and hope they come out a blazing and the Clips get pounded before they figure out how to slow down the Spurs, not laying 10.5

[ChiLLx]

Don't overthink this

Popovich vs. Del Negro

[Speedy88]

Spurs are about to destroy the Clipps. Spurs in 5, maybe 6 if the Clipps get some help from the refs.

[zilchy]

Blowout all the way, it will be a thing of beauty. My prediction: 120-80 Spurs win.

[Pauulzcappin]

If the Clippers think the Spurs are the Grizzlies, they have something coming for them... Grizz couldn't hit a three to save their life, Spurs on the other hand...

[riskyProps]

Actually I think the Spurs go the edge here in game one. There will be lots of scoring on both sides. The over will look easy

[Speedy88]

Spurs will make you pay if you shoot 60% from the line.

[bleek88]

The spurs are going to blow the doors off the clippers in game 1. nonetheless any other game.

[SpreadSniper]

a) achieve equal action b) deter bettors from playing SA

[invader19]

It's because the Spurs will win the championship this year.

[paco]

Regular season clips had Chauncey

[dymd3z]

Spurs will beat the breaks off of the Clippers.. I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't -12. Anyway I do think it will drop some prolly about -9.5 or even 9 before it's over with...
The Spurs cashed every game except game 7 in the 1st round.... I cashed a few tickets with them boys... And I will be glad to cash a few more...

[Tofudog]

I had money on the grizz which was aggravating.. that series made me want to bet against the clippers (or grizz if they won), but spurs are still too heavily favored..

[Speedy88]

I'll likely make a good sized play on SA in game 1.

[celtics3388]

Actually I think the Spurs go the edge here in game one. There will be lots of scoring on both sides. The over will look easy

Agreed I like the over here as well and expect a fast-paced game. The Clips will play to SA's tempo and be willing to run after having to grind it out at Memphis' pace. Prob will be a 2x+ play at 191.

[Junk]

TD & TP vs CP3 & BG, experience vs youth, i cant wait for this matchup

[Punter101]

Don't overthink this

Popovich vs. Del Negro

[t-wizzle]

Nothing crazy about this line. Spurs should smoke the tired, crappy clippers.

[bleek88]

Its not brain surgery

[Bdolan33]

Not touching it

[Sport_Fish]

I can't imagine anyway where this isn't an easy win for the Spurs by atleast 12-15pts....Their starting 5 are much better, their bench is way more deep and can produce more than Clippers' bench can. No discussion even needed about the coaching. I don't see CP3 being able to help his team much, because he relies on his team to keep the game within reach so he can takeover late and close it out - and Spurs won't allow this.

Not to mention, Spurs will esp. be deadly in this first game given how much rest they've had. And Clippers are a young team for the most part but they are def. banged up with a tough 7 game series. Rust may be a factor for Spurs but 48 mins will be enough for them to get in gear and put Clippers away.

[Elliot29]

Gentlemen.....when a line is too high or too low, you know what that means ! Pound Spurs, they will definitely cover the 10.5 points. Remember when they couldnt set the total low enough in a bulls game last week I believe. It was 169, they wanted public to say thats too low and bet over,I , like many, took the under and cashed it. They know what they are doing. BOSTON ML , OKC -7, SPURS -10.5 !!!

Lets CASH it Boys !!!

GL

[starfire]

Spurs got Clippers #

[nj1035]

I worry about Chris Paul. How do the Spurs guard him? In 2008 he tore them up pretty good when he was with the Hornets.

I was pounding the Spurs last round on every game at large spreads, but even I think 10 is too much. I would take the Clippers but I'm going to lay off because SA is my team.

[jbess]

Clippers win Game 1.

120-79

[chopperocker]

the fact that SAN was 30-5 SU and 26-8-1 ATS @ Home this reg./post-season may have something to do with it.

[chopperocker]

SAN 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS in playoffs when favored by -10 or more.

[Inkwell77]

the fact that SAN was 30-5 SU and 26-8-1 ATS @ Home this reg./post-season may have something to do with it.

Yes. Over-correction here potentially???

Also, During the last 4 nba playoffs (including this year) when a spread is 8 or more points
Favs: 33 covers
Dogs: 30 covers

During the last 4 nba playoffs when a spread is 9 or more points
Favs: 25 covers
Dogs: 22 covers

Slight edge to favorites

[chopperocker]

in playoffs it seems like it comes down to 1 thing. how will the game be officiated?

[SpreadSniper]

I worry about Chris Paul. How do the Spurs guard him? In 2008 he tore them up pretty good when he was with the Hornets.

I was pounding the Spurs last round on every game at large spreads, but even I think 10 is too much. I would take the Clippers but I'm going to lay off because SA is my team.

CP will have to score 80+ points for it to matter.

[wakeboardr886]

it's up to -11 now, I just don't think I can lay that much points on the spurs