nba play 1/13

Sacramento -8 1/2 (Utah):

Chris Webber is out tonight. But I still like Sacramento. The fill in, Darius Songaila, is far from a stiff. Sacramento generally puts up a lot of points (I throw out the recent games against SA (best defense in the league) and @ TOR (second of back-to-back after good win in NY)). At home, SAC has beaten teams of Utah's caliber and a little better by double digits pretty consistently. Meanwhile, Utah is coming off a big win last night against PHX where they put up 115 running up and down the court, along with another big win against SA. They've got to be exhausted. This is a tough back-to-back. In addition, their point guard situation is all fouled up. Now Arroyo doesn't play; it's Keith McLeod. I don't think the Bibby-McLeod matchup is a good one for Utah. I think they will resort back to their point-deficient ways and their defense will be suspect. My guess is SAC puts up 105 tonight and Utah is in the low 90s.

[CCx]

I like the pick....I also like the under 200 in this game, and the under 182 in the NJ/HOU game tonight.

Also like NCState +4.5 and Marquette +3 tonight.

Good luck!

[Prior22]

I like CLE +3 @ LAL.

[worm33]

Like Marquette quite a bit tonight and Also like UCLA +8....jumped on Sacramento with you.

Huh. Apparently Webber is playing tonight. So much for that news report that "Webber has been ruled out" of tonight's game. Watch SAC lose outright.

Apparently Mike Bibby is not playing tonight. Would have liked to have known that. Didn't see that anywhere. Does this casino offer surrender?

[ttleistdci]

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I like the pick....I also like the under 200 in this game, and the under 182 in the NJ/HOU game tonight.

Also like NCState +4.5 and Marquette +3 tonight.

Good luck!

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I jumped on the NJ/HOU under. Headin to OT now at 162 total. Let's hope it's a low scoring 5 minutes!
Also took the under and Sac in the other game.

[tech]

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Let's hope it's a low scoring 5 minutes!


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I wouldn't sweat it the way these teams are playing tonight.

On a side note, Yao Ming gets my vote for most overrated player in the NBA.

[CCx]

Geez, if I'd have known Kobe was gonna go get hurt, I'd have probably bet the game /images/graemlins/grin.gif

NJ/HOU under hit, NCState played horrible in the 2nd half after going into the locker room on top - Marquette had about 30 chances to close it to less than 6 with at least 5 to go but didnt, even after being down about 20 at one point.

[tech]

Kobe's injury did not look good at all. He might be out for a while.

[ttleistdci]

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Let's hope it's a low scoring 5 minutes!


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I wouldn't sweat it the way these teams are playing tonight.

On a side note, Yao Ming gets my vote for most overrated player in the NBA.

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Close one there. I felt a little bit better about that with every brick they threw up.

Onto the Utah/Sac game.

When did Bobby Sura become any good?

PS (bonus pick not for YTD record) took Utah + 1 1/2 in 2nd half. Chance to win both (9-14 pt win for SAC); and concerned that SAC is playing with a short roster tonight and could get worn down in the 4th (Mobley not playing either).

[ttleistdci]

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Geez, if I'd have known Kobe was gonna go get hurt, I'd have probably bet the game /images/graemlins/grin.gif

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I gotta say I'm pretty impressed with how the rest of the Lakers are stepping up in Kobe's absence. They're keeping it tight...tied up right now in the 3rd.

[ttleistdci]

Sac -8.5 was a winner, under 200 was a push.
Good NBA night guys, thanks for the plays. Hope to keep our good week goin tomorrow!

SAC wins by 14. YTD 3-1 /images/graemlins/grin.gif

And also hit the middle on the bonus halftime bet. Kids can have something other than bread sandwiches for dinner tomorrow.

[CCx]

PUSH PUSH IT REAL GOOD!