PRO BASKETS Tues Mar 18

[Jake DeNiro]

5* Memphis/Minnesota Under 208 +500
4* Denver/Utah Over 180 Push
3* Detroit/Washington Over 171 +300
3* Cleveland/Dallas Under 206 -330
1* Atlanta +3 -110
1* Houston/Seattle Under 182 -110


Just a little on the Memphis/Miinesota Under.....Memphis who averages 45.6 overall, and 44.3 on the road, have averaged 53.8 in their last 5 games. But look at where that 5 game average came from and those teams defensive rankings overall. Starting with their 1st game of their last 5.....At Cleveland (28th), they shot 57.3% and won 115-89, their next game at Toronto (19th), they shot 56.5, then a letdown at N.Y (20th) shooting only 39.1, but also winning 87-85. They come home to face Chicago (25th) and with their confidence at a high they shoot 60.8%, and beat the Bulls 124-95. Off of three day's rest, they now face a Atlanta (23rd) team who were 7-25 on the road, and coming in to Memphis carrying a 3 game win streak. Well, they shot 56.2% against the Hawks, and beat them 124-92. Tonight, carrying a 6 game win streak, they go into Minnesota, (18th) overall defensively. Minnesota, is well aware of the offensive minded Grizzlies, and will have to take them out of the game early, defensively. Minnesota has won its first two games against Memphis this season by just eight points combined, so they can't allow the Grizzlies a fast start. Portland's win last night now puts them up a game I believe, so again Minnesota has to come up big as they're in the thick of things. In Minnesota's last 5 games they're averaging 48.6%.....shot 50.6% last game against Portland. I believe Minnesota, is going to be focusing more on defense tonight.....I don't think they want to get into a shootout with a hot Memphis team. They need to win this game tonight at home, as they go to San Antonio next. I see a Minnesota 104-95 win. GL

Monday Mar 17.....results.....+300

3* Portland +3' +300

Sunday Mar 16.....results.....+1550

5* Utah/Cleveland Over 192 +500
5* Atlanta/Memphis Under 205 -550
5* Toronto Raptors +3 +500
3* Dallas +5' +300
3* Chicago/San Antonio Over 194' +300
3* Phoenix/Houston Under 194' +300
1* Philadelphia/New Jersey Under 186 +100
1* Portland/Minnesota Over 192' +100

Saturday Mar 15.....results.....+280

1* New Orleans/Orlando Over 196 -110
1* Boston +4' +100
1* Milwaukee +1' -110
1* Golden State/Seattle Under 201' +100
3* Orlando -5 +300

Friday Mar 14.....results.....+650

5* L.A.Lakers/Minnesota Over 202' +500
5* Toronto/Sacramento Over 196' +500
2* Dallas -2' -220
1* N.Y Knicks +3' +100
1* New Orleans -5 -110
1* Washington +7 -110
1* Chicago/Houston Over 192 +100
1* L.A.Clippers/San Antonio Under 190 -110

 

[LUCKY 7]

Jake,

Thanks for the write-up on the Minny/Memphis game, it is by far one of the best I have seen lately.

G/L tonight

 

[Jake DeNiro]

LUCKY7

LUCKY7

just a little of my take on the game. If everything was to be listed, it would never end. Thanks very much for your comments. It's appreciated. Good Luck and Take Care.

 

[TORONTO-VIGILANTE]

for what it's worth, gonna coat - tail you tonite...
hope i don't give you bad luck.

been in a funk ALL Season.

 

[Jake DeNiro]

TORONTO-VIGILANTE.....

TORONTO-VIGILANTE.....

no problem, come aboard. Just hope you're not putting in a alarm system after the burgular's broke in. It's funny that you mention about bringing bad luck.....Not saying or suggesting that you will bring back luck, but I have had a real experience with a buddy of mine in the wagering world over the years. He was a real mooch.....JINX. I'll have to share a real life story about it here one day, unbelieveable.....but true. If he knew I was here posting, I'd quit posting. Was on a losing streak in hockey, and if it wasn't for making it up on NBA plays, ( which I didn't post) I would have thought he found out where I'm at. Just for the record, as things should, and could change soon for the bad soon.....counting the days I didn't post along with the days I did, I've had 1 losing day in the last 7, so you might want to consider that. On the year, I'm on the plus side in the NBA. Thanks.....and best to you!!

 

[STEEL CITY SELECTIONS]

GLUCK JAKE....KEEP IT GOIN BUDDY.

 

[stomie]

Nice job so far, followed you tonight won 2 so far.

Too bad about Clev/Dallas :thefinger

 

[Jake DeNiro]

stomie

stomie

Thanks.....was watching the game and the 5 points with under 1 minute to go did it in. Can't win them all....GL and take care.

 

[stomie]

Denver missed 2 free throws to blow the over, 1 was an air ball

 

[TORONTO-VIGILANTE]

jake, thanks for the picks...did a few adjustments after reading some posts.....had a +3.00 unit day....

why i stayed away from 2 of your picks:

1) I still have NO confidence with atlanta on the road....thank gawd i didn't put in a wager for THAT one.

2) Cleveland/Dallas Under 206, someone posted on the site yesterday an interesting trend when clev wins their one game for two weeks, and the next game goes over, due to the fact that they let up and play no defense.....???
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houston, seattle....? came close.....
and that damn denver game is enough to make anyone pull their hair out.....a fawking push????

shouldn't have happened.

looking forward to your plays for wednesday.

GL.

 

[Jake DeNiro]

stomie.....was also watching the game, and when # 15? for Denver stepped up, my wife made the comment, "this will make the over".....not even close, as you say airball. "well, he'll make the next one" she says.....yeh next game was my answer. Oh well, didn't figure it be come down to that though, not with a 4* rating. Thanks and GL

TORONTO-VIGILANTE.....the 3 pointer by Parker with under 3 seconds to go killed the under.....would play that game the same way again if I had to. Thanks and GL

Now back to capping.....

 

[CryBoy]

Same Boat

Same Boat

the 3 pointer by Parker with under 3 seconds to go killed the under.....would play that game the same way again if I had to. Thanks and GL

I agree 100%. UNDER 206 was the correct play. The game played out just as expected. But no one expected three 3-pointers in the last 3 minutes, two of which were sunk by Raef LaFrentz. What a turd! Your team is up by 20! Let's drop a few more from downtown.


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Hey, great job with the other winners.

Keep it up!