NBA 2/8

#1 02-08-2005, 04:10 PM

YTD (posted) 49-34-2

1. Orlando/GS under 202:

I've said it 100 times lately. Orlando's defense is improved. Folks look at the recent games, see those big numbers in the back-to-backs against Washington, the Boston game, and the Cleveland game, and automatically think big number. But both Washington games were unders. And Boston ... well not exactly the Knicks of the mid-80s. Golden State is not a point scoring machine, and the absence of Troy Murphy doesn't help. I like GS in the low-mid 90s and Orlando around 100-105. It will be close, but I think it's an under. 105-95 gets it done.

2 and 3: Phoenix - 2 1/2 (@ SAC) and over 226

You know the drill. I wouldn't be surprised if this is one of the highest scoring games of the year. And I think PHX is head and shoulders above SAC. A lot of quick shots in this game, a lot of 3s, PHX hits a lot more of them than Sacramento. 135-125 Phoenix.

Good luck everyone.

Prior22 · #2 02-08-2005, 04:22 PM

I like Boston +2 @ Milwaukee tonight.

#3 02-08-2005, 04:28 PM

I looked hard at that one and decided that it's not enough points. Can't assume Boston will win on the road, which is pretty much what they have to do to cover. They are not that good. Milwaukee might put up points against Boston's spotty defense. Not saying it won't happen ... just saying I'd rather put my money somewhere else.

#4 02-08-2005, 10:55 PM

Don't like the Celts' chances down 37 going into the 4th.

BeantownCaller · #5 02-09-2005, 01:23 AM

Marion misses a free throw in the final seconds to fail to cover the spread. Missed a 5 team parlay by half a point. Calls for drinking and sleep [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

20Five · #6 02-08-2005, 05:07 PM

As you may or may not know, GS @ Orl was one of the breakdowns on my card... been mulling over it all day, the fact that you like it is re-assuring as i respect your opinion [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

might have to play it [img]/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

#7 02-08-2005, 05:19 PM

now watch, final score Orlando 121 GS 118

Caruso329 · #8 02-08-2005, 05:23 PM

Hush yo' mouth, I'm considering putting a play on this as well. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

usmfan · #9 02-08-2005, 05:25 PM

I'm in on the Orlando/GS under 202. As mentioned, it seems like the Orlando defense is getting little consideration. My take is that the numbers put up by GS ag. Miami were a little flukey.

Caruso329 · #10 02-08-2005, 05:35 PM

I'm in on a 202.5 Under.