Dallas to win NBA title +705...Thoughts???

[WayneWonder]

Dallas +705 to Win NBA Championship (Olympic)

(In my best Jerry Seinfield voice) "How is it that the Mavs at 44-11, 2nd best record in the NBA, behind only the mighty Detroit Pistons, are getting 7-1 odds to win this seasons NBA title, while teams such as Phoenix and San Antonio are priced lower (SA much lower)???"

In past seasons Dallas has been plagued by bad defense in the playoffs, being forced to outscore their opponents in every game. Phoenix got about as far as a team can get last season with that style of play, losing in the Western Conf. Finals 4-1 to eventual champion SA. This season they have tigtened up the "*", ranking 9th in the NBA with an average of 93.1 pp/g. More importantly they score 100.2 pp/g for a differential of +7.1, 2nd in the NBA behind only Detroit.

Snce Jan 1st the Mavs have the best record in the NBA at 22-3. They are an almost unbeatable 25-4 at home this season (have yet to lose at home in 2006), while posting a very respectable 19-7 road record. Against teams that are considered the NBA "elite" (SA, DET, PHX, MIA) the Mavs are 6-1 this season.

With Tim Duncan suffering from foot and ankle injuries all season, the Spurs are vulnerable this year and if playoff seedings hold they (Mavs) would have home court advantage throughout the playoffs.

Finally, Saturday's game against Toronto really opened my eyes. The Mavs were getting worked over pretty good, down 24 points at one point in the 2nd half in a meaningless game against a non-threat team in Toronto. Instead of rolling over they outscored Toronto by 17 in the 4th quarter and pulled the game out in OT. These are the types of efforts put forth by championship-caliber teams.

At 7-to-1 odds I'll bite.

$50.00 to win $352.50

Any thoughts or input appreciated.

 

[HighFlyingKilla]

I love it. The Mavs don't get the respect they deserve...might as well take advantage of it. I garauntee you won't get those odds in a few weeks.

 

[_Symmetrical_]

laid a small play on the 7 to 1 as well a few weeks back... good value in my opinion, duncan's had a bad foot all year and suns wont get past them if amare isnt back to full strength... but to win the title of course means getting through the pistons.. that would be tough

 

[blgstocks]

I watched an interview with mark cuban on screamin A smith, and he said that the best thing he has done for the program is pay for good help, he ays that the mavs have more trainers than any other bball team. I think Mavs will win it this year and i will have to get on that 7 to 1. Got UCONN at 8 to 1 at beginning of season.

I see mavs stompin all over western conference and i will take 7 to 1 says they beat the pistons, even though i think pistons wins NC

cant count out NC spurs though, i heard Ginobili took the whole roster to his acting school in argentina.

Any money on Suns to win is garbage money, they are very good and fun to watch but they couldnt win it last year when amare was full tank how they going to win it this year when hes got half a tank at most?

 

[x2man]

If you think Dallas can beat SA then this is a good bet. The way the NBA Playoffs shape up, Dallas vs SA will happen in the second round. Dallas and SA are neck to neck with Dallas being 1 game up. IMO who ever wins the HF adavantage will advance to the finals of the Werstern Conference.

The NBA really needs to do something about not letting this happen again. If you win you division and is a weak one, you are
reward a better seed than a stronger team, what a joke. They need to seed everyone buy their record all thru the tournament. Then and only then will you get the top 2 teams in the conf playing each other.

 

[snoopol]

kobe scored 81 on those Raptors so I wouldn't overestimate Mavs comeback.
Although they would probably be tougher opponent for the Pistons than the Spurs.

 

[Jalen45]

kobe scored 81 on those Raptors so I wouldn't overestimate Mavs comeback.
Although they would probably be tougher opponent for the Pistons than the Spurs.

i agree here as well.

although, at 7:1 odds for the mavs, you defintely have to bite on that. thats ridiculous. any of the big 3 (spurs mavs pistons) are capable of losing to either of the other 2 in a 7 game series. no question.

 

[soul train]

The Mavs are a great bet at +705..go for it

gl

 

[SpursDynasty]

GL while going thru the champs is not going to be easy

I just can't see Dallas beating Spurs in a 7 game series. And even if they get past them, meeting DET is a major challenge.

 

[WayneWonder]

kobe scored 81 on those Raptors so I wouldn't overestimate Mavs comeback.
Although they would probably be tougher opponent for the Pistons than the Spurs.

All I meant by this was that I was more impressed by the fact that the Mavs played all 48 minutes and didn't just concede a meaningless regular season game against a weak team not even in their conference despite being down 24. They also had a 19-point comeback earlier in the week against Memphis.

Thanks for all the feedback!

 

[jmizeus]

why not? everyone is thinking detroit or san antonio, mavs can play defense now, not as goos as pistons or spurs but they have a better offense than those 2. we all know defense wins championships, but atleast dallas has a defense unlike other years, gl feel its worth a good shot

 

[maverick2112]

All I meant by this was that I was more impressed by the fact that the Mavs played all 48 minutes and didn't just concede a meaningless regular season game against a weak team not even in their conference despite being down 24. They also had a 19-point comeback earlier in the week against Memphis.

Thanks for all the feedback!

I remember a game on the road earlier this year against Seattle with Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis hot as hell leading the Sonics to a lead of like 32-14.........years past the Mavs would have folded and conceded a game like this........but this year they not only came back but they even covered the 4.5 point spread.........

Also lets not forget how deep this team is........they play a lot of players that cant help but be and advantage in such a long season......

 

[WayneWonder]

For anybody who likes Dallas to win the West but is hesitant about them beating the Pistons, you can still get the Mavs at a pretty reasonable price to win the West. (+285) at Olympic.

I may throw another nickel on this prop as well....still undecided. Also San Antonio and Dallas are playing a huge game Thus. nite on TNT. If the Mavs are able to come away with a victory, theses prices will probably start to drop.