The only two games that really stand out to me do not even have lines for them yet.
I am looking at Wizards and Warriors. They will, no doubt, be home favorites with lines. Wizards will be at least -4 and up and Warriors will probably be at least -9 and up, but I will still take them.
Wizards - Caron Butler is back and really contributed against the Cavs on his first game back. They finally got back to .500 and should play hard to avoid dropping under that mark again. Caron should really get back into the flow of things against a Clippers team playing B2B games (possibly without Kaman again).
Warriors - I know it seems a bit too easy and I am sure the spread is probably double digits on this, but Golden State is one of the few teams I am willing to play that can cover double digit lines. Coming off a loss to Phoenix and going back home to play the lowly Memphis team, I can see the Warrior team really getting their act together and playing hard to clinch a big win. What I love the most about this game is the fact that they were leading in the first half, but gave up during the second half against the Suns. That would be a real motivator for them to start and finish the game on a high note. Memphis may also be missing Rudy Gay, which only helps the situation. I can see the Warriors playing their hearts out as the Nuggets are really closing up the gap to clinch the 8th playoff spot in the West.
Just early leans, not sure yet.
Any feedback will be appreciated.
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The only two games that really stand out to me do not even have lines for them yet.
I am looking at Wizards and Warriors. They will, no doubt, be home favorites with lines. Wizards will be at least -4 and up and Warriors will probably be at least -9 and up, but I will still take them.
Wizards - Caron Butler is back and really contributed against the Cavs on his first game back. They finally got back to .500 and should play hard to avoid dropping under that mark again. Caron should really get back into the flow of things against a Clippers team playing B2B games (possibly without Kaman again).
Warriors - I know it seems a bit too easy and I am sure the spread is probably double digits on this, but Golden State is one of the few teams I am willing to play that can cover double digit lines. Coming off a loss to Phoenix and going back home to play the lowly Memphis team, I can see the Warrior team really getting their act together and playing hard to clinch a big win. What I love the most about this game is the fact that they were leading in the first half, but gave up during the second half against the Suns. That would be a real motivator for them to start and finish the game on a high note. Memphis may also be missing Rudy Gay, which only helps the situation. I can see the Warriors playing their hearts out as the Nuggets are really closing up the gap to clinch the 8th playoff spot in the West.
The Warriors are always a tough play for me. Simply because of the style of basketball they play makes them a difficult team to handicap. When they're on and hitting their 3s, they will run teams off the court. When the shots aren't falling, inferior teams can hang around and beat them. They're a mirror image of Phoenix--teams that will get scorching hot and build what looks a lock of a lead at 20+. Then all of the sudden the other team goes on a run and your 20 point lead is 5. I usually stick to the total when playing the Warriors, but every now and then if I get a good feeling about a match up or what I view as a favorable spread I'll play them. The one thing I like about tomorrow is the Grizzlies. They will give up their share of points and probably score a bunch too. This is one of those 120-110 type of games.
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The Warriors are always a tough play for me. Simply because of the style of basketball they play makes them a difficult team to handicap. When they're on and hitting their 3s, they will run teams off the court. When the shots aren't falling, inferior teams can hang around and beat them. They're a mirror image of Phoenix--teams that will get scorching hot and build what looks a lock of a lead at 20+. Then all of the sudden the other team goes on a run and your 20 point lead is 5. I usually stick to the total when playing the Warriors, but every now and then if I get a good feeling about a match up or what I view as a favorable spread I'll play them. The one thing I like about tomorrow is the Grizzlies. They will give up their share of points and probably score a bunch too. This is one of those 120-110 type of games.
You think so? Even after a loss to the suns, the line for golden state would be that high? I would probably still play the warriors if the line is -11, but no higher than that. As for Washington, if it's -9 or lower, I'll take it.
Otherwise, I will just not play anything then.
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shakey,
You think so? Even after a loss to the suns, the line for golden state would be that high? I would probably still play the warriors if the line is -11, but no higher than that. As for Washington, if it's -9 or lower, I'll take it.
Play the Warriors over if it is around 230. I wouldn't play the spread unless you can get -9.5 or lower. 10+ is a dangerous proposition with this team.
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Play the Warriors over if it is around 230. I wouldn't play the spread unless you can get -9.5 or lower. 10+ is a dangerous proposition with this team.
Love your Golden State pick. GSW is the #1 scoring team in the league and Memphis will have to play at their pace like they did against PHX. IMO, GSW will put up at least 125 and will win by 25+. I'm doin a parlay on GSW + Over whatever the spread is and whatever the O/U is which should be at least 225.
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Love your Golden State pick. GSW is the #1 scoring team in the league and Memphis will have to play at their pace like they did against PHX. IMO, GSW will put up at least 125 and will win by 25+. I'm doin a parlay on GSW + Over whatever the spread is and whatever the O/U is which should be at least 225.
Good thread. I like both of the leans. I also think GS will roll tomorrow. I'll probably stay away from any Over around 230 because I don't think Memphis will put up much of a struggle. GS is playing for the playoffs and the Griz are (not) playing for a lottery pick.
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Good thread. I like both of the leans. I also think GS will roll tomorrow. I'll probably stay away from any Over around 230 because I don't think Memphis will put up much of a struggle. GS is playing for the playoffs and the Griz are (not) playing for a lottery pick.
was couldn't be just 4.5, it's at least 12.5, wizards gave 3.5 to clev, cavs and clips not comparabale, clips have been mangled the past few outings,
gsw at least 16.5 , with gay out , but a word of caution, warriors usually let weak teams do a backdoor cover, they are in the bottom 5 teams ats, it's a no go for me, unless u have a big risk appetite
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was couldn't be just 4.5, it's at least 12.5, wizards gave 3.5 to clev, cavs and clips not comparabale, clips have been mangled the past few outings,
gsw at least 16.5 , with gay out , but a word of caution, warriors usually let weak teams do a backdoor cover, they are in the bottom 5 teams ats, it's a no go for me, unless u have a big risk appetite
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