Going fairly big on the Lakers +8 -106 and ML +385

XFactor09 · 05-16-12, 02:16 AM

i dont post on here very much, but wait until OKC gets to -7 and slam it..... LA is outmatched

Speedy88 · 05-16-12, 02:42 AM

Originally posted by XFactor09

i dont post on here very much, but wait until OKC gets to -7 and slam it..... LA is outmatched

Yep because books drop lines so the public can pound them and win money off them.........

SEKTAUR · 05-16-12, 02:47 AM

good luck LB I followed that BIG sixers game 2 bet which felt real good but that was going against an old Celtics team this one dont feel so good going against a red hot Thunder team but might still tail anyways keep up the good work!

zilchy · 05-16-12, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by Speedy88

Yep because books drop lines so the public can pound them and win money off them.........

Lol, where can I sign up for that book? But for this game I'd say wait until LA wakes up and collectively bets on the Lakers. If the line doesn't move I'll take OKC, otherwise probably no play for me.

JR007 · 05-16-12, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by TwoWays

Nah man, books don't let me play anymore. I've been flagged for raking in the cash.

funny guy,..

...that's why your here "sniffin out" plays

HOT WINGS · 05-16-12, 06:50 AM

I like the Lakers to keep it a game at +8, however I don't think they will win straight up. OKC is too fast and like NC said there only chance is for there bigs to have big games, but I think Ibaka and Perkins can handle there own defensively. Lakers definitley have to control the tempo of the game to have a shot. GL

aman86 · 05-16-12, 07:24 AM

Okc dominates again why would line change for game 1-2, same teams out there no?

No coincidences · 05-16-12, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

You are always so quick to just place blame on the coach.

The Thunder made everything. Literally, everything. They were able to get out on the break at times as well. Overall though, Game 1 was never going to be a good spot for the Lakers. They were coming off a long, emotional series and the Thunder had to listen to everyone talk about how rusty they were going to be. OKC wasn't going to let that happen and they came in prepared and ready to go.

As for the bigs, I thought LA was trying to get them established. Sometimes when things start going the wrong way, you get out of your offensive rhythm. It's not like Kobe was firing away all night. They seemed to do a decent amount of in and out ball movement which is why Artest was having a good game (at least early anyway).

Gasol and Bynum were talking after the game. Expect a lot of high-low between those two in Game 2. In my opinion, Gasol should be playing in the high post at the elbow a lot more than he does. Part of that is on Brown but the truth is that that's not something that players need to be told. That's just part of playing the game. In fact, Brown doesn't really need to do squat. These guys have all played together for years now with the exception of Sessions. They know what to do out there it's just a matter of doing it.

"Brown doesn't really need to do squat"? Come on t-wizz.

I know this was a bad spot for the Lakers. I didn't expect them to win or even cover. But to give up 98 points in three quarters? You can say all you want about the Thunder making everything they tossed up, but the Lakers' defense and effort was pitiful and as long as Mike Brown is the head coach, he is responsible for that. If it isn't, why even have a coach at all? Or why is there a difference between having Phil Jackson and Mickey Mouse on the sidelines?

a4u2fear · 05-16-12, 11:37 AM

Like it laker boy,good luck

a4u2fear · 05-16-12, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by aman86

Okc dominates again why would line change for game 1-2, same teams out there no?

You are a bookies dream

JR007 · 05-16-12, 01:48 PM

compare and contrast the money-line/ spread correlations, always helpful

cdaniels24 · 05-16-12, 01:56 PM

This series gives me that LAL/DAL series vibe last year when the Lakers burned me on all 4 games.

Im taking the Thunder. Thunder has too much confidence

Sacdaddy05 · 05-16-12, 03:14 PM

Fed_42420 · 05-16-12, 03:33 PM

Lakerboy is the man around here, havent been on in a while but he used to have all the respect on this forum. why are people hating on him now?? Last couple years he has always done very well in NBA, why are people saying he bets air? he is the real deal

vrksayy · 05-16-12, 04:28 PM

lakers ml lakers ml

colts · 05-16-12, 04:50 PM

I don't know why people think LA will respond with a win or cover. Didn't they just get pushed to the brink with Denver. A team that was mediocre but could play well, especially at home. I know most people don't like betting favorites, but they are favored for a reason. OKC is playing well and are at home. Do you think OKC is top 3 team in the NBA this year? Do you think LA is in the top 6 or 7 teams? I say LA won't figure out what to do and will lose again. The question is will they lose by less than 8. If the NBA is like the NFL, you just have to pick the winner and the majority of time they will cover.

lakerboy · 05-16-12, 04:54 PM

If only it was that easy colts.

t-wizzle · 05-16-12, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

If only it was that easy colts.

Wasn't originally going to play it but I'm gonna take the sixers tonight, probably 3x. Got any thoughts on that game?

lakerboy · 05-16-12, 05:09 PM

I think sixers should win but its a weird line.

BigDofBA · 05-16-12, 05:10 PM

LA on the spread is a decent play.

GL.

Surely LA will make the proper adjustments.

Dexter · 05-16-12, 05:47 PM

horrible new avatar LB...cmon man...

lakerboy · 05-16-12, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by Dexter

horrible new avatar LB...cmon man...

Getting ready for bases. Will put up a new one for you dex.

Pauulzcappin · 05-16-12, 06:14 PM

If line moves to 8.5 we are in trouble

lakerboy · 05-16-12, 06:21 PM

Paul the way i see the movement it looks like that the thunder will blow the lead and the lakers will come close before the thunder pull it out at the end.

i hope im wrong though.

JR007 · 05-16-12, 06:48 PM

Good luck tonight ...there... Fieldmarshal von Manstein

suicidekings · 05-16-12, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

I think the notion that we are a jump shooting team is a bit of a myth.

You can't be serious...

ChiLLx · 05-16-12, 08:30 PM

ML fell a bit then went back to +385

No coincidences · 05-16-12, 08:30 PM

Lakers now +8 (+100)

ChiLLx · 05-16-12, 08:33 PM

ML still rising on 5D

Pauulzcappin · 05-16-12, 08:43 PM

I think OKC is the play. Thinking on hedging the spread.

Allure · 05-16-12, 08:57 PM

Ibaka is incredible.

Bryant on his way to a 3-47 game.

t-wizzle · 05-16-12, 08:59 PM

Ibaka belongs in the zoo.

ChiLLx · 05-16-12, 09:03 PM

This when OKC started to pull away in game 1

How the Lakers respond will be telling

BigDofBA · 05-16-12, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by suicidekings

You can't be serious...

We were like 7th in the league in points in the paint and outscored LA in the paint in game one.

Meanwhile, the Lakers have Kobe taking fade away shots with hands in his face.

A lot of our shots are open looks.

We have good players. Good players can make open shots.

Speedy88 · 05-16-12, 09:06 PM

Lakers look much more focused. They should be able to cover the spread.