NBA Playoffs 2012 Primer and Futures

Playoffs are here, time to get after it.  Opening day lines are out as are series numbers, so I'm digging through both.  Look at the opening lines closely as they will play a role going forward in these playoffs.  This thread will only be for future bets as I'll have daily plays under separate title.

Current Series Prices (courtesy of 5Dimes)

Eastern Conference:

Chicago (1)  -1300

Philly (8) +850

Miami (2) -950

New York (7) +625

Indiana (3) -800

Orlando (6) +550

Atlanta (4) +110
Boston (5) -130

Western Conference:

San Antonio (1) -2300

Utah (8) +1350

OKC (2) -600

Dallas (7) +450

Los Angeles Lakers (3) -245

Denver (6) +205

Memphis (4) -155

Los Angeles Clippers (5) +135

Back with some thoughts on each in a bit..

Los Angeles Clippers (5) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (4)

Take the season results between these two teams and throw them in the trash.  The Clippers are a bad matchup for the Grizz.  They have experience and quickness at the perimeter positions and they have toughness and athleticism on the inside.  Memphis does not have depth on the interior, so any foul trouble to Gasol or Zbo will be crippling.  Randolph hasn't seem to fully round into form since he came back from injury.  Granted he didn't really have to, but I question his ability to turn it on just like that.  Not only will he be challenged offensively, but he will be working defensively.  Beyond Griffin and Jordan, who by themselves cause matchup problems for both Grizz bigs, the Clip come off the bench with Reggie Evans and Kenyon Martin.  These two guys aren't going to stuff the stat sheet, but they are going to pound away at the Grizzlies big boys.  Kenyon Martin was brought in for the playoffs, and the Clip got the first round matchup that gives him the potential to be most effective.  On the perimeter, the Clippers have the best player on the floor in CP3, which is always a godo thing come playoff time.  But the Clips depth at the guard position will be a problem for Memphis.  They have experience with Mo Williams and Butler, but can come back with youth in Foye Young and Bledsoe.  Memphis is a very talented team and they seem to be the hot topic among playoff prognasticators and degenerates.  However, this is a bad matchup for Memphis, and where the Clip lack in team playoff experience, they make up with guys like Paul, Butler, Martin and Mo.  They have youthful bigs, but with Randolph not seeming to be in top form, I think that plays to their advanatge. 

Los Angeles Clippers +

I will be betting on the Clippers to win this series, but waiting to see how close I can get to 2-1.

I like the Grizz, but should be a great series and wouldn't be shocked if the Clipps advance...

BOL

dontbookme

Clippers to win Series +175 (5 units to win 8.75)

Knicks +2 Games Won +190 (5 units to win 9.50)

fsu, Shadow, Bugatti - thanks fellas.

Hawks to win Series +170 (4 units to win 6.80)

I'll also be playing this series to go 7 once I get the price. I see and all out war decided in the final game.

Heat vs The Fakers

Boston-Atlanta Series goes 7 +200 (5 units to win 10)

Stalking an Indiana series price