mTbaKer's NBA Picks- Sunday Jan. 29/12

Quote Originally Posted by No_Contest:

GL MT, i wish you could post your plays at least an hour before tip off, but I understand you're a busy man. By the time i make that ride over to see "THE MAN" your plays usually are not up yet. keep up the good work, we really appreciate it.

Hey I know I have been scrambling more this year to get them in on time.  It's also been tricky because so many players and the injury reports don't get updated til 30 mins before game time.

I'm gonna roll with the Hawks for about 25-30 units, will take a look at the other games and post soon if I like anything.

Hawks -2.5 (-105) to win 30 units

I'm taking the Hawks here again as I believe that they continue to be undervalued and people don't believe in them.  The Hornets had been scrapping and scrapping to get a win and they finally got it against the Magic.  The Hornets are a tough ball club but they are not good offensively.  Today they'll face one of the best defensive teams in the Hawks.  Atlanta will be focused for this one after barely winning in Detroit, and losing their last 3 matchups to the Hornets.  In fact the last time they played New Orleans they lost 100-59 so they'll be ready to go here.  Whether Teague plays or not Hinrich can bottle up Jack.  Ariza has not played well for the Hornets so Johnson will do well against him.  I like the Hawks here.

Raptors +4.5 (-102) to win 20 units and Raptors ML (+173) to win 5 units

I had the Nets over the Cavs on Friday, but now I'm fading the Nets as they are in a similar situation as Cleveland was on Friday.  The Nets badly wanted a winning streak and finally got it.  Humphries played with the stomach flu on Friday.  Today I don't expect him to have the same energy off of that gutsy performance.  Brooks is back but banged up and Okur is out.  The Nets had big road wins at Philly and at Cleveland.  Now they play the Raptors in a lazy afternoon game before they go play at Indiana in another big game.  The Raps are without Bargnani but I think they step up here.  They didn't quit when they fell behind to Denver and there was a altercation between Kleiza and Harrington that might have brought the team together. 

Last time these teams played the Raptors were -7.  Now they are +4.5.  That's enough value for me to fade the public on this play.

GL

Looking at Celtics and Magic games may make a play on one of those depending on injuries otherwise that's it for the night.

NBA Regular Season-to-date: 52-30-0 (+404.02 units)

Pending Future(s):

Hawks to win Eastern Conference (+2200) to win 350 units

Quote Originally Posted by JPSM:

GL baker! Great bounce back so far! . Had a bad game last night, played LAL ML,lal -5 good thing I hit my LAL over. Was on tilt so I blew off some steam over drinking. Looking to tail you tonight. Dont let me down! 

Don't chase my man be patient.  I like the 2 plays I got for today but I wouldn't shove on either one.  Just chip away at it.

Quote Originally Posted by Tyson_Capper:

On the Hawks as well! 

good luck baker!

love the Hawks man, people don't realize how good this team is and they are going to blow up a lot of Celtics, Knicks, Sixers, Magic and Pacers bankrolls this upcoming postseason

2 blowouts for an easy sweep.  Love the Hawksssssssss now 10-0 betting on their games.

Hawks -2.5 (-105) to win 30 units 

Raptors +4.5 (-102) to win 20 units  

Raptors ML (+173) to win 5 units 

NBA Regular Season-to-date: 55-30-0 (+459.02 units)

Pending Future(s):

Hawks to win Eastern Conference (+2200) to win 350 units

Quote Originally Posted by mellow_wolf:

Beautiful evening mtbaker.

Thanks buddy!  Keep the plays coming.

Quote Originally Posted by BuiltToDestroy:

do u think that 27-6 start for the hawks had something to do with the outcome of this game?  nice easy winner, thx a lot brother . 

 loved the start, then they let the Hornets creep back just to tease the New Orleans faithful before blowin em out of the water.

To one of my favourite posters.