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I'm up 15 units on the season and just slammed it all on OKC -4.5 (-120). I would like to hear input from confident Portland backers as to why OKC isn't the right play. 
 
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Lillard can be a pesky point guard. Hickson runs the floor well and gets alot of clean up easy buckets off the bench.  Aldrige is starting to come around.  They have length and size on defense.  The Rose Garden can start to go crazy if they smell blood.  I think Portlands size will force KD and Westbrook to shoot more midrange and short jumpers.  I can see Portland winning this one just based on a funky matchup

 
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I'm leaning Thunder to win, Blazers is due a home loss. But still not too confident they can cover the spread.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by haynpopolo:

Lillard can be a pesky point guard. Hickson runs the floor well and gets alot of clean up easy buckets off the bench.  Aldrige is starting to come around.  They have length and size on defense.  The Rose Garden can start to go crazy if they smell blood.  I think Portlands size will force KD and Westbrook to shoot more midrange and short jumpers.  I can see Portland winning this one just based on a funky matchup


Some great points, but do you really believe they can stop OKC and their #1 offense? They do have the length but is that enough? I see portland getting destroyed in the transition game.

Also i agree with Rose garden being a huge home court advantage but after all the noise portland has been making, especially with the win over miami, i don't think teams will be taking them lightly. OKC plays to the level of their competition and i see them getting pumped up to end their home game winning streak. 

I just hope JJ hickson doesn't get too many offensive boards, that man was born to rebound.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by vasilli07:

I'm leaning Thunder to win, Blazers is due a home loss. But still not too confident they can cover the spread.

My thoughts exactly, what better team than OKC to end that streak. 
 
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over is the safer bet bro...
 
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tough game! no clear indication, except may be adridge's ankle injury
whos probable though.
the spread is little high at -5, books teasing portland backers
yeah okc might cover that number, but personally i would not touch this game. 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Stutterstep:

over is the safer bet bro...

over parlayed with okc ML seems like a great bet to me.. too bad i have no more funds available lol
 
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Quote Originally Posted by kevinkim:

tough game! no clear indication, except may be adridge's ankle injury
whos probable though.
the spread is little high at -5, books teasing portland backers
yeah okc might cover that number, but personally i would not touch this game. 


The transition game will be deadly from OKC. If portland isn't 100% it could get out of hand. If you were forced to choose a side what would be your lean?
 
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BAD MONEY MANAGEMENT JACK
 
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Injuries??
Are you familiar with the term have u done any research??
 
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Quote Originally Posted by kevinkim:

tough game! no clear indication, except may be adridge's ankle injury
whos probable though.
the spread is little high at -5, books teasing portland backers
yeah okc might cover that number, but personally i would not touch this game. 

Got the Thunder at -4.5, have them projected winning by 8.  Its a good bet but I wouldnt slam all of my money on one game.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Slim-Daddy:

Injuries??
Are you familiar with the term have u done any research??

who is injured on OKC?
 
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Is Aldrige playing tonight? I don't think anyone is injured on OKC squad.
 
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I try to play every Blazers game...but damn boy this one is the toughest in the past month..OKC is always reliable but I do see a hungry Blazers team keeping this tight...look at how many times Portland has covered as a dog lately..last loss was @ Toronto and that had nasty all over on B2B after the MSG upset .... GL
 
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Ibaka is questionable for tonight's game. You better hope he's able to go.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by OCTO:

I try to play every Blazers game...but damn boy this one is the toughest in the past month..OKC is always reliable but I do see a hungry Blazers team keeping this tight...look at how many times Portland has covered as a dog lately..last loss was @ Toronto and that had nasty all over on B2B after the MSG upset .... GL

I've made quite a lot of money on Portland as well. Won a lot when they played Miami. However would you agree that they haven't faced a team of OKC caliber recently? In my mind OKC plays too hard and at such a high level that its hard for anybody to match. 
 
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you could of found a better spot, i actually think portland might barely cover
 
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denver -6 would of been a way better spot
 
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Quote Originally Posted by SharperThanYou:

you could of found a better spot, i actually think portland might barely cover

Damn i hate to be against you on a side, been tailing you on your big plays (Pacers and Memphis) and your write ups have made me quite a bit of a change. Much respect and GL on your ML parlay tonight.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by CertifiedWizard:


I've made quite a lot of money on Portland as well. Won a lot when they played Miami. However would you agree that they haven't faced a team of OKC caliber recently? In my mind OKC plays too hard and at such a high level that its hard for anybody to match. 


You're right, they do play at a very high level but the fire that Portland has been playing with lately...the confidence levels they have can be convincing..3 recent wins over playoff teams..Knicks, Memphis, and Miami...I feel they have found some stability in their play..I see a close game or a 10+ win for OKC...either way it'll be a good game...and I am NOT a Blazers fan 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by BPosey28:

Ibaka is questionable for tonight's game. You better hope he's able to go.

Good god, i hope he suits up.
 
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I'm on OKC -5 as well

Portland has had a really tough road as of late

The miami primetime game is having a big influence here, take the road favorites, eat the points, and feel good about it.  OKC rolls

Aldridge has been nicked up all year and tweaked his ankle against golden state last game

 
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Quote Originally Posted by SharperThanYou:

denver -6 would of been a way better spot

i appreciate sharperthanyou but u can't go away from golden state in a fast paced run the floor matchup

no way, stay away from gs/den spread all together...  take o209

 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by OCTO:



You're right, they do play at a very high level but the fire that Portland has been playing with lately...the confidence levels they have can be convincing..3 recent wins over playoff teams..Knicks, Memphis, and Miami...I feel they have found some stability in their play..I see a close game or a 10+ win for OKC...either way it'll be a good game...and I am NOT a Blazers fan 


Lets hope for the latter, and i'm not a blazers fan either but i am a fan of that kid lillard. What a beast. Thank you for your input, much appreciated and gl on your plays tonight
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