ldabdou said:This game is a trap! They set the line high to make a statement with Det. This is a Joe public line, meaning they set it high trying to tell you that detroit is going to win. In other words, they're forcing you to take the Pistons.
What are you smoking? Okay...it's a trap...to get people to bet Cleveland....why the hell would any sane person give the Cavs 9.5 points (opening) when they have proven that this is a 5 point game...either way. The line dropped to 8.5 because......everyone bet Cleveland...not Detroit.
This is not a knock so don't think it so.....but I personally wanted to hammer the Cavs....but I have seen these 'traps' before....and I think 10 (double digit) is a key number in hoops psychology.