**NBA Mastermind Mon. 12/29/2008**

[JRS21386]

Alright everybody, The debut of Masterminds drew in only 3 participants, i know we can do better than that. As i said in the first thread, For every pick you make there should be a reason or commentary on why you chose that pick to help our fellow cappers.

Pavyracer 1-0-0 100%
JRS21386 1-0-0 100%
Casperwaits 1-1-0 50%

Now go ahead and start today.. Post your picks and GOOD LUCK!

[Iwinyourmoney]

Suns -9

Even with the Suns on the road rolling into the joke of a team OKL, the Suns fast pace O will be no match for OKL. This one is easy, line should be in the 13-15 range. Suns can easily win by 20

[JRS21386]

Suns -9

Even with the Suns on the road rolling into the joke of a team OKL, the Suns fast pace O will be no match for OKL. This one is easy, line should be in the 13-15 range. Suns can easily win by 20

I like your logic on this, however in my experience with OKC, they seem to do a great job covering the spread. Also Phx gives up alot of points so this one is on the fence for me.. I'm leaning your way on this though

[JRS21386]

I'll have my plays later today...

[pavyracer]

Orlando Magic -2.5

Hamilton status is unknown but for the Magic this is a statement game to show they are true contenders in the East after losing to Pistons in the playoffs the last couple years. This game has been circled on their calendar for a year and I expect Howard and Turkoglu to overpower the anemic Pistons.

[pavyracer]

Hawks - Nuggets over 199

Carmelo always puts up a show against the Hawks averaging 30 ppg and with a Hawks potent offense facing a bad Nugget defensive team this game will sail over 199. It's also the Holiday season when teams typically don't play defense.

[JRS21386]

Utah -6.5

Despite many of their road troubles, Utah is a tough force @ Home. I Expect Carlos Boozer and Darren Williams to completely handle this struggling Philly team. Utah will win this one by 10+

[JRS21386]

Phoenix @ OKC O208.5

Let's be realistic. Phoenix will have a scoring fest against OKC and in turn OKC will put up points against one of the worst defense's in the league. This score will amount to approx 220. Take the Over on Suns and Thunder!

[Casperwaits]

I am all over the Toronto/Golden State UNDER 213. Golden State shot lights out yesterday, and Toronto covered the OVER in some circles a couple of nights ago when they shouldn't. I expect a 205 point game total which makes the UNDER a winner.

[JRS21386]

GL Guys!

[ZBOIZ]

Looks like another good call

[JRS21386]

We Shall See... ALot of Basketball left.