Stupid bets that may not seem so stupid in retrospect after tonight

Quote Originally Posted by Mikado:

Cleveland +8 and +330 ML*** Huge Play - look up ref Ben Taylor and the way he treats road teams.  Last night he chopped the Nugs 17 pt deficit into a +5 lead in about 5 mins time.  No doubt this guy keeps games close and gives the road team a little more credit than they should.

Orlando +5 and +180 ML.  Maybe not the best spot for most to back Orlando coming off a long road trip - but don't kid yourself of the strides they have made recently.  This game should be very close.  Lots of offensive fouls and loose ball fouls with Jason Phillips - could be a good under play as well.  Typically if you see Workman on a game - it means you will have to work for that payoff in the final minutes.  It could go either way in the end.

Washington +11 and +600 ML.  Similar to Orlando - people may just have trouble backing the Wiz given the talent on the team.  However Wizards have been slowly coming together and making improvements in each category over the past 5 games or so.  Wizards fought their way back into the game last night and looked quite impressive after half - especially on the defensive end.  The Rockets may be a little too much for the Wizards - especially considering the fact Jordan Crawford (who isn't a natural point) is playing the point.  However, given the play of the 2nd half last game - I think there will be some residual momentum carrying over to this game.  They probably won't win - but +600 is too much to pass up against a very inconsistent Houston team. 

Dallas and Toronto are also enticing as dogs - but not the best scheduling spot for either.  Could be worth playing Toronto @ home vs Dallas Friday as Dallas has Minny on Saturday in a game that likely means more to them as far as quality win goes.