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Quote Originally Posted by ValueforRent:

I'm expecting either a complete Magic domination where they come out so pumped up, take a big lead early, and then never look back.  Or, the Magic will have small leads throughout the game until Kobe burns them with some crushing fourth quarter daggers.  I don't think there will any outcome other than those two I just stated, there's no in between here IMO.  In you're taking the Lakers you should probably just go ML, but I'm a wuss so I'll take the points in case Rashard Lewis hits one of his patented corner 3's in the dying seconds.

The bolded theory is the one I'm certainly hoping for...

 
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Quote Originally Posted by clepto:

Sorry to see this.


You gotta do what you gotta do.



 
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I'm pretty excited for this game tonight as well.


Penguins ML 

 
 
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VR,

You spent a fair amount of time acknowledging the possibility (probability) of a Magic blow-out. You almost concede to it. It's as if you talked yourself into this one just because the majority of the board is on the Magic.

GL to you
 
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Quote Originally Posted by PistolPete21:

VR,

You spent a fair amount of time acknowledging the possibility (probability) of a Magic blow-out. You almost concede to it. It's as if you talked yourself into this one just because the majority of the board is on the Magic.

GL to you


Expect the worst, hope for the best.


 
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Gutsy call good luck...
 
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Quote Originally Posted by ValueforRent:

I'm pretty excited for this game tonight as well.


Penguins ML 

 

 This Penguins pick also has the power of the......

BURRITO!!!!

The Stanley Cup Playoffs reveal all sorts of ritualistic behavior in the NHL; when else can an athlete grow face foliage like a shipwrecked castaway and claim it's for good fortune?

Coaches don't grow playoff beards, but they aren't immune to sports voodoo. ForPittsburgh Penguins Coach Dan Bylsma, it manifests itself at a Qdoba Mexican Grillelocated three blocks away from Mellon Arena; home of the Ancho Chile Pork BBQ Burrito, which Bylsma consumes before most Penguins home games.

It's a superstition with results: Qdoba franchise owner Chad Brooks believes Bylsma is 20-1 when eating his lucky burrito.

He's expected in for a bite on Tuesday before Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, with the Penguins needing a win over the Detroit Red Wings to stave off elimination.

"If we win tonight, we're going to find some way, whether it's by ambulance or helicopter, to get a burrito up to Detroit [for Game 7] on Friday," said Brooks.

 
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have a feeling Kobe won't be much a factor tonight!

not good to see you on the opposite side of me tonight.
 
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VFR, I have been leaning on Orlando since yesterday.  You're making it hard for me now.  I just don't see the Magicians performing poorly again and especially at home.  They are very good at home!  I think Orlando is the better team tonight.  GL.
 
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gl to us VFR!

 
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Alright adding on to my Laker play with the number rising to +5.

About half at +4.5, the other half at +5.

Should be a good game.


 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by CalBear:

That's how look at it.  Stats and trends are great, but how is the team your betting on going to perform along with the team your fading and vice versa.  Also, there is so much luck involved especially with how sharp these odds makers have been.  For example, in the last game Orlando ML backers and Laker ATS backers both had reason to complain.  How crazy does that sound.  Obviosly if Lee makes that shot Orlando wins.  And if Lewis doesn't make that three or if Hedo ends up fouling in the final seconds LAL would likely cover.  This game is crazy...just hope your on the right side of that lucky break.



Good job VFR.

How ironic, tonight was a prime example of my bolded comments above.
 
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Nerve-wracking game.  Kobe was pathetic down the stretch though.

Game 4 should be very interesting.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by scalabrine:


 This Penguins pick also has the power of the......

BURRITO!!!!

The Stanley Cup Playoffs reveal all sorts of ritualistic behavior in the NHL; when else can an athlete grow face foliage like a shipwrecked castaway and claim it's for good fortune?

Coaches don't grow playoff beards, but they aren't immune to sports voodoo. ForPittsburgh Penguins Coach Dan Bylsma, it manifests itself at a Qdoba Mexican Grillelocated three blocks away from Mellon Arena; home of the Ancho Chile Pork BBQ Burrito, which Bylsma consumes before most Penguins home games.

It's a superstition with results: Qdoba franchise owner Chad Brooks believes Bylsma is 20-1 when eating his lucky burrito.

He's expected in for a bite on Tuesday before Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, with the Penguins needing a win over the Detroit Red Wings to stave off elimination.

"If we win tonight, we're going to find some way, whether it's by ambulance or helicopter, to get a burrito up to Detroit [for Game 7] on Friday," said Brooks.



Hockey is the easiest sport to bet on right now.  Why even waste time wagering on the NBA Finals, this Pens/Red Wings series is a complete joke.  All you have to do is bet the home team every game.  I mean how fucking simple is that!  The ant crawling around on my floor right now could figure it out.


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Quote Originally Posted by ValueforRent:

Nerve-wracking game.  Kobe was pathetic down the stretch though.

Game 4 should be very interesting.


I think Game 4 will end up being pretty uninteresting. The Lakers look primed to roll. The Mamba had that look in his eyes tonight, just couldn't hit enough jumpers. The Magic were on the right end of a lot of favorable calls (especially with .2 secs left on the clock) and they shot 63% for the full game. The Magic have to be thinking to themselves, what the hell do we have to do to beat these guys?


 
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Nice hit btw.
 
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The entire gambling universe will be on the Lakers this Thursday.  The linesmakers are completely aware of this fact, yet they still put out the same number as Game 3 knowing full well they will be bombarded with Laker money.
 
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Value 

Keep up the good work man! 

We appreciate it 
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by ValueforRent:

The entire gambling universe will be on the Lakers this Thursday.  The linesmakers are completely aware of this fact, yet they still put out the same number as Game 3 knowing full well they will be bombarded with Laker money.

 

 

(smugly rubbing my hands together)      

 

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