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You guys that are predicting a spread of -1 either way are making me scratch my head.  The Celtics were -1 at Chicago a month ago and they lost that game, 127-121.  Since then, the Bulls have gotten stronger while the Celtics clearly haven't.  Some of you can't imagine the Celtics going from -8.5 to +3 with the change of venue, but you have to account for the fact that the opddsmakers now realize that those Game 1 & 2 lines were way off.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by heyjohnny:

The Celtics are not going to get more than 2 points. No way.

 

 

Why not?  The Celtics seem to be hanging their heads these days because of the cruel reality that they won't be able to mount a proper title defense without Garnett, while the Bulls are playing with no pressure and a nothing-to-lose attitude.  And now with two extremely competitive efforts in Boston, they're heading home with a ton of confidence.  Right now it feels like Game 3 will be a big win for the Chicago Bulls.

 
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Bator, so what do you think the line will be and then what you think it should be?  
 
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It will be Celtics between -1 and minus 3.  Will say 2.5.  IMO, I think should be a pick. You'd get equal action.
 
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Celtics will not be laying -2.5.  That's just crazy talk.  Assuming no surprising injury stuff, it will be somewhere between Chi -1 to -2.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by depeche2:

Bator, so what do you think the line will be and then what you think it should be?  

 

 

My prediction earlier in this thread was Chicago -3.5, but I thought it should be -5.5.  Obviously my opinions reflect both a dim outlook for what's left of "the champs" and also my gratitude to the Bulls for getting the money in Games 1 & 2.  If the line turns out to be Chicago -1.5, I'll be wary of my own enthusiasm for betting on Chicago because choosing sides isn't supposed to feel so easy.

 

 
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Bulls -2
 
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  Boston PK
 
Chicago will be Favored at the very least. They almost took two from the C's In Boston.
 
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-2/200
 
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Bulls -2 all day.
 
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I think the Bulls will be 1 or 2 pt. favs, which will be enough to prompt some backers to gobble up Boston as "dogs." 
 
Regardless of the line there will be  to be made on Chicago as they no doubt look like the superior team after two games. 
 
With Powe probably out, you can expect to see a ton of Mikki Moore the rest of the way.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by depeche2:

Bulls -1.5/2 is my opinion.  And 199/199.5.


Bulls -1.5/199 at Bookmaker.  I think they read this thread.  
 
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Quote Originally Posted by depeche2:



Bulls -1.5/199 at Bookmaker.  I think they read this thread.  

 

 

Hey Depeche they heard you were the Nostradomous and followed this thread      I honestly feel if the Bulls play the way they did in Boston we will win both games at home!! I was listening to ESPN radio last night and Jason Smith said that the Bulls will win this series.  LETS GO BULLS!!!!     

 
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I would have guessed -2 or so.  I don't see any way that the Bulls don't get a LOT of love in this game.  I'd be surprised if that line didn't jump a touch before the game goes off.  We'll see.
 
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The only thing that bothers me is Boston is getting way too many offensive boards and loose balls, and without that they wouldn't even have been close in Game 2, but you gotta figure those are the sorts of things that tend to go to the home team and if that evens out then the Bulls should be in real good shape.

As for being at home, aside from the final game, which may have been a tank job, the Bulls had won 14 of their 15 home games since the Salmons/Miller trade with the only loss to the Lakers in a game they had been leading late.  This included wins over 8 playoff teams -- Denver, Orlando, Houston, New Orleans, Boston, Detroit, Miami, Philly.

It's real hard not to like Chicago against a basically pk line.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by depeche2:

The only thing that bothers me is Boston is getting way too many offensive boards and loose balls, and without that they wouldn't even have been close in Game 2, but you gotta figure those are the sorts of things that tend to go to the home team and if that evens out then the Bulls should be in real good shape.

As for being at home, aside from the final game, which may have been a tank job, the Bulls had won 14 of their 15 home games since the Salmons/Miller trade with the only loss to the Lakers in a game they had been leading late.  This included wins over 8 playoff teams -- Denver, Orlando, Houston, New Orleans, Boston, Detroit, Miami, Philly.

It's real hard not to like Chicago against a basically pk line.

Good Info!!!

 
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The Bulls will adress the rebounding issue...you will definatley see more effort in that regards. But I LOVE Chi -2.....the funny thing though is if they win I think this game goes under. And if the C's win it goes Over. The Bulls cannot give up 100 and win...but the Cs have shown they can give up a 100 and win.
 
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I've seen Bulls -1.5.  I just got down on Bulls +160 in the series.  Pound that.  The Celtics officially have no bench now. 
 
No Leon Powe = More Mikki Moore 
 
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These games will FLY over now....the C's officialy MUST run and get more transitions buckets to win. They CANNOT win in a half court game with them having lacking size in the frontcourt or their lack of bench/depth. I damn sure dont expect Big Baby (who likes to get in foul trouble) to continue to knock down those 18 footers like he did last night. Im on Chi ML in a ton of parlays, -1 (Im buying the hook) and Chi/Over for the trifecta.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Smoke_O:

These games will FLY over now....the C's officialy MUST run and get more transitions buckets to win. They CANNOT win in a half court game with them having lacking size in the frontcourt or their lack of bench/depth. I damn sure dont expect Big Baby (who likes to get in foul trouble) to continue to knock down those 18 footers like he did last night. Im on Chi ML in a ton of parlays, -1 (Im buying the hook) and Chi/Over for the trifecta.


Really?  I think just the opposite.  Boston needs to grind it out, esp on the road.  I don't think they want to get into a running contest with Chicago given their age, increasing lack of depth, Rondo's ankle, etc etc.  If I'm Boston I try to grind these games to a halt.  If I'm Chicago I want to fly up and down the court, esp at home.  Boston's bigs have the size for the half-court grind, but running up and down I'll take Thomas and Noah for their athleticism.  I don't think you want Perkins and Big Baby chasing them up and down the court, esp when those guys will need to log extra minutes with Powe out.
 
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And from watching the Bulls, I can tell you that they run, or try to, A LOT more at home.  That is what they do.  If I'm Boston I want to stop that at all costs.  If the game is up and down fast and furious Boston has virtually no chance to win in Chicago because not only will it lead to easy points for Rose, Thomas, Noah, etc. it will also give open looks to Gordon and Salmons, who shoots better at home.

Boston needs half court, grind it out, muscle inside, frustrate Chicago who wants to run.
 
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im pounding the C's.....the first 2 games were a surprice for Boston, now they will show their true power...Paul Pierce will get 40 in game 3 or 4...C's get 1 from Chicago and eventually win the series 4-2.

Dont be fooled by Chicago, no way Gordon knocks down those shots again...pound the Celtics and win some 
 
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powe is out....garnett out....there are the only two big men on the roster of any threat to anybody....I don't think perkins has scored more then 16 points in a game more then 4 times in his entire career....rondo has been slowed down now, which speed and agility are 90% of his effectiveness.......the only way the celts win game 3 is by pierce AND ray allen putting together nothing short of MONSTER games....allen and pierce need to combine for at least 50 points in game 3 and beyond or this series for boston is toast.
 
...and this is coming from a lifelong celts fan.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Mad_Skillz123:

im pounding the C's.....the first 2 games were a surprice for Boston, now they will show their true power...Paul Pierce will get 40 in game 3 or 4...C's get 1 from Chicago and eventually win the series 4-2.

Dont be fooled by Chicago, no way Gordon knocks down those shots again...pound the Celtics and win some 


So it'll be someone else.  Salmons is due for a big one.  Rose can go off again.  Hinrich can even score at times.  Tyrus has been shooting well.  We saw Miller can fill it up.  Bulls have plenty of other weapons.
 
 
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    I think the Bulls will close out the Celtic at home,Boston it's ok last year,but not this year..

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