100% lock of a win. will make you $$$.

**Ira Wilton** · 02-07-06, 10:42 AM

I don't know about point #1 datek...I think i'd rather bet ON the team that's won ten in a row...regardless, 11 points does seem like a lot

**Ira Wilton** · 02-07-06, 10:43 AM

maybe you could re-name the thread "54% lock of a win, might make you $-$$".

**juuso** · 02-07-06, 10:59 AM

Don't know about this game either, i really think Lakers have been overperforming to some extent this season, thank's to Kobes heroics. Also Lamar Odom and Chris Mihm are doubtful for this game. Their 2nd and 3rd bets scorers and Odom their best rebounder. Mavericks are much more of a quality team and 20 point blowout wouldnt surprise me at all.

**datek23** · 02-07-06, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by juuso

Don't know about this game either, i really think Lakers have been overperforming to some extent this season, thank's to Kobes heroics. Also Lamar Odom and Chris Mihm are doubtful for this game. Their 2nd and 3rd bets scorers and Odom their best rebounder. Mavericks are much more of a quality team and 20 point blowout wouldnt surprise me at all.

I just cannot go against this situation 11 points spread with a player like Kobe, by himself he will keep them in the game. We shall see.

**isetcap** · 02-07-06, 01:32 PM

If that's a 100% lock then I might need to reevaluate the basic foundations of human existence because apparently I've been living in a strange netherworld where all recognizable factors point to that pick being around 50%.

Dallas is playing at a much higher level than early in the year when the Lakers took a couple games off of them. The Lakers are playing poorly in this current stretch and their defense has become abysmal. 11 points are a lot of points and I see this game as 'no play'.

**datek23** · 02-07-06, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by datek23

While looking at the lines today, I saw a eye candy for sure.

Today Lakers play the Mavericks. Pick the Lakers with the 11 points it is a lock.

Reasons why for the lock.

1). Usually when winning more than 10 straight in a row like Dallas, the chances increase every game that there will be a letdown and a loss.

2). Lakers are a decent road team.

3). Kobe has been held down the last several games, will explode today.

4). History repeats itself.

5). 11 point spread is just too much especially when the Dallas Guards cannot keep up with Kobe regardless of Lakers inguiries.

My prior predictions are

2Wins-0Losses-1push

I also picked Lakers for the Second half at Pinnacle -5.5 I believe they will come back and do this I will consider this a lock also.

**Catsfan** · 02-07-06, 11:24 PM

There is no such thing as a lock.
0-2 on this game.

**isetcap** · 02-07-06, 11:34 PM

If Roger Federer of today goes head to head against Arthur Ashe of today...that might be a lock, otherwise I tend to avoid using 100% when I'm pumping my picks.

**raiders72001** · 02-07-06, 11:44 PM

I like Datek and took a beating today so I probably shouldn't talk but the following phrases should never be posted. It's RX stuff.

1. "Lock"
2. After a win then post "I hope you cashed"
3. " I have inside information"
4. "I'm waiting for a phone call"
5. "Game of the Year"

**isetcap** · 02-07-06, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by raiders72001

I like Datek and took a beating today so I probably shouldn't talk but the following phrases should never be posted. It's RX stuff.

1. "Lock"
2. After a win then post "I hope you cashed"
3. " I have inside information"
4. "I'm waiting for a phone call"
5. "Game of the Year"

Yeah, all that stuff belongs in an email that I might find in my "Junk" folder.

**BuddyBear** · 02-07-06, 11:53 PM

Tough one tonight....looked like it could have gone either way.

**imgv94** · 02-08-06, 05:31 AM

I live in L.A if you lived in L.A you would of never liked this pick!

We in L.A have already given up on the Lakers. Kobe also has been
figured out, you do this wall defense on him and that helps contain
him. Lakers are done. I remember that Bill wrote a post about fading
Lakers, HE WAS RIIIGGGHHT!!

**datek23** · 02-08-06, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by datek23

While looking at the lines today, I saw a eye candy for sure.

Today Lakers play the Mavericks. Pick the Lakers with the 11 points it is a lock.

Reasons why for the lock.

1). Usually when winning more than 10 straight in a row like Dallas, the chances increase every game that there will be a letdown and a loss.

2). Lakers are a decent road team.

3). Kobe has been held down the last several games, will explode today.

4). History repeats itself.

5). 11 point spread is just too much especially when the Dallas Guards cannot keep up with Kobe regardless of Lakers inguiries.

My prior predictions are

2Wins-0Losses-1push

Lost yesterday with the Lakers and the halftime spread, came close but not cigar. I think they need to get rid of Odom.

2W-2L-1P

**datek23** · 02-08-06, 10:51 AM

Mistake

bad

**BuddyBear** · 02-08-06, 04:31 PM

good luck today datek