1. 07-04-12 02:26 PM #1
    EaglesPhan36
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    Olympic Basketball Qualifiers

    Been tracking these the last couple of days as teams try to chase their way into London. Not saying I know dick about dick about these but some of the numbers seemed a bit soft and some where you just have to try it and see what happens. It's July 4th, get your gamble on.

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    Lithuania-Nigeria Over 159.5 [-110]
    Looking back at their last big tournaments + the openers in qualifying, these two teams can score. Lithuania put a 100 up on hosts Venezuela, but gave up 82. Nigeria lost to Venezuela 71-69. Lithuania looks like the team that needs to establish tempo, so let's see how it works. Some good talent on this club, including Kleiza from the NBA.
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  2. 07-04-12 02:45 PM #2
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    According to 5dimes this game starts at 5:30
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  3. 07-04-12 02:56 PM #3
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    African teams not trustworthy
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  4. 07-04-12 02:59 PM #4
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    I dunno much about Nigeria but Lithuania is 1 of the best teams in Europe. They should blow out Nigeria and win comfortably perhaps a 20+ margin. Lithuania-15.5 looks like the play here.
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  5. 07-04-12 03:22 PM #5
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    Yeah Bovada has the wrong start time. 530pm ET
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  6. 07-04-12 03:34 PM #6
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    EP, I like this over as well.Was looking at it earlier.Lith has the superior talent and basically has 10 guys that can score in doubles.Never ones to slow it down, the green army is always a over or pass team.They are capable of putting up 100 here.Nigeria pretty confident could get 60 to get you over the number.
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  7. 07-04-12 03:38 PM #7
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    Also, liking the under in the Greece/Pr game.PR is known for pushing the tempo but recently has shown a different mindset to defense than before.The Greeks know how to play perfect half court offense with ruthless efficiency.I think the total here is a bit high.Both teams are already through to the next round so would not surprise me to see a bit of reserves get more minutes than usual.
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  8. 07-04-12 03:50 PM #8
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    On it for $250 thanks, got it at 157 at Blue Square, line does look soft I see a total of around 170 here. GL
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  9. 07-04-12 04:09 PM #9
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    Nigeria and over...the over is a lock..got total at 175
    Greece and under..
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  10. 07-04-12 05:26 PM #10
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    Right on pace at the half. Nigeria with a 3pt lead.
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  11. 07-04-12 05:33 PM #11
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    The Greece/PR total ..I got 152.... line at 155......Greece covers the 7.5 68%
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  12. 07-04-12 06:01 PM #12
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    no one giving PR a chance of causing an upset today?
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  13. 07-04-12 06:16 PM #13
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    Nice hit on Nigeria and over......hope everyone bet Max on it
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  14. 07-04-12 06:26 PM #14
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    8pm ET
    Puerto Rico +7
    Going with the quickness of the PR guards causing some issues. Ramos needs another beast game inside. Wagering half of what was won on the total in the other game so I roll home with profit.
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  15. 07-04-12 06:27 PM #15
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    Easy winner, thanks for the tip.
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  16. 07-04-12 06:45 PM #16
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    Yes thanks for the tip, I needed a winner.
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  17. 07-04-12 08:46 PM #17
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    Damn. Well talked myself out of the over in this 2nd one and it would have hit easy. Saw too many people saying under, should have gone with my gut. PR stuck close, but got run down in the last 3:30 or so. Think it was 4-6 pts until then and Greece stretched it after that to double digits.
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  18. 07-04-12 08:50 PM #18
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    Nice cover by Greece!!
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