Knicks @ Orlando
I have seen the Knicks getting as much as 6, most places 5. First thoughts are with Knicks in a revenge game from their season opener OT HOME loss. They are also 5-0 ATS in their last five visits to Orlando. Some minor turmoil in Orlando with McGrady calling teamates out after loss to Detroit 96-85.
"My guys are starting to learn each other and they don't know where their spots are at," said McGrady, who finished 10-of-24 from the field and 10-of-11 from the foul line."
"Nobody knows when to cut, where to cut; point guards don't know if they should pass or stay or go through. So, there's a little bit of confusion there."
Early thoughts are taking the points with the Knicks.
New Orleans @ Atlanta
Very strong early lean on New Orleans Money Line. Its the first time the Hornets have started 3-0 ever. They are playing with a lot of confidence and are emotionally up. On the other side they get a team in a bit of a downer after blowing an 18 point lead against the Pacers that resulted in Jason Terry being suspended for tonights game (their offense won't run without him-29 points in Indiana loss) The Atlanta Hawks are 0-3 SU/1-2 ATS this season. Can't see New Orleans losing this one.
San Antonio @ Memphis
Early thoughts are to take the defending champ San Antonio Spurs on a very small money line -125. This line seems to a bit of an over reaction to the injuries of Spurs point guards. They still cause several match up problems for the Grizz. With Duncan, Rose, Turkoglu, Bowen, Horry, Nesterovic, and Ginobili you will get a tough nosed defensive unit that I foresee winning this game. The Spurs have dominated the series with the Grizzlies, winning 27 of 31 meetings all time, including a 15-1 mark on the road. They haven't looked good this year yet, but this match up might just be what the doctor has ordered.
Miami @ Dallas
Love the Mavericks here giving up the large number (-13.5). Mavericks are one team that seems to cover the big numbers most often. Huge mismatches at every position. Mavs are having fun with all the fire power they have and will be too deep for the Heat. They get an Eastern Conf. team at home tonight in what will be a blowout worse then the Jazz on Saturday night.
Houston @ Chicago
First thoughts are to side with the Rockets as I feel the Western Conf is much better then the Eastern Conf, but these Bulls will cause problems for teams this year in Chicago. Either way, I thnk the true value lies in the total rather then the side. These two teams have gone over the total in the last 4 meetings, 6 of the last 7 and 8 of the last 10. I hate playing overs in the first 3 weeks of the NBA season, but I see this one getting up there close to 200.
Minny @ Utah
Minny -3.5????? What the hell is going here? Is this a case of the oddsmakers basing the line on past seasons? I can't figure this one out. Minny has been very good defensively but haven't found their offense. In most interviews I am very encouraged to see patience that the players portray. They realize that good defense wins games and that the offense will come around. Tonight, I feel like we will see the offense come out. Utah is young and are doing the right things in building, but I think we see the true talent differences come out in this match up. Three and half points seems like something is really fishy with this game though.......???????? Leaning towards Minny, shouldn't we all be?
Philly @ Portland
Similar to the Heat/Mavs game we get an Eastern Conference team playing away to a Western Conference power. Portland is strong at Home, Philly is very questionable both on the road and to the Western Conference....loss back to back to Sacremento and Golden State. Philly's only win is over the Heat? They get the Big Dog back tonight, but just how good will he and Iverson work together? Zach Randolph is playing very tough....but it is the portland trailblazers and they are the one team that always seems to kill me when I bet for or against them....so my early lean is to STAY AWAY...
Feel free to offer your opinions.
Back later with plays,
GL
YAZ
I have seen the Knicks getting as much as 6, most places 5. First thoughts are with Knicks in a revenge game from their season opener OT HOME loss. They are also 5-0 ATS in their last five visits to Orlando. Some minor turmoil in Orlando with McGrady calling teamates out after loss to Detroit 96-85.
"My guys are starting to learn each other and they don't know where their spots are at," said McGrady, who finished 10-of-24 from the field and 10-of-11 from the foul line."
"Nobody knows when to cut, where to cut; point guards don't know if they should pass or stay or go through. So, there's a little bit of confusion there."
Early thoughts are taking the points with the Knicks.
New Orleans @ Atlanta
Very strong early lean on New Orleans Money Line. Its the first time the Hornets have started 3-0 ever. They are playing with a lot of confidence and are emotionally up. On the other side they get a team in a bit of a downer after blowing an 18 point lead against the Pacers that resulted in Jason Terry being suspended for tonights game (their offense won't run without him-29 points in Indiana loss) The Atlanta Hawks are 0-3 SU/1-2 ATS this season. Can't see New Orleans losing this one.
San Antonio @ Memphis
Early thoughts are to take the defending champ San Antonio Spurs on a very small money line -125. This line seems to a bit of an over reaction to the injuries of Spurs point guards. They still cause several match up problems for the Grizz. With Duncan, Rose, Turkoglu, Bowen, Horry, Nesterovic, and Ginobili you will get a tough nosed defensive unit that I foresee winning this game. The Spurs have dominated the series with the Grizzlies, winning 27 of 31 meetings all time, including a 15-1 mark on the road. They haven't looked good this year yet, but this match up might just be what the doctor has ordered.
Miami @ Dallas
Love the Mavericks here giving up the large number (-13.5). Mavericks are one team that seems to cover the big numbers most often. Huge mismatches at every position. Mavs are having fun with all the fire power they have and will be too deep for the Heat. They get an Eastern Conf. team at home tonight in what will be a blowout worse then the Jazz on Saturday night.
Houston @ Chicago
First thoughts are to side with the Rockets as I feel the Western Conf is much better then the Eastern Conf, but these Bulls will cause problems for teams this year in Chicago. Either way, I thnk the true value lies in the total rather then the side. These two teams have gone over the total in the last 4 meetings, 6 of the last 7 and 8 of the last 10. I hate playing overs in the first 3 weeks of the NBA season, but I see this one getting up there close to 200.
Minny @ Utah
Minny -3.5????? What the hell is going here? Is this a case of the oddsmakers basing the line on past seasons? I can't figure this one out. Minny has been very good defensively but haven't found their offense. In most interviews I am very encouraged to see patience that the players portray. They realize that good defense wins games and that the offense will come around. Tonight, I feel like we will see the offense come out. Utah is young and are doing the right things in building, but I think we see the true talent differences come out in this match up. Three and half points seems like something is really fishy with this game though.......???????? Leaning towards Minny, shouldn't we all be?
Philly @ Portland
Similar to the Heat/Mavs game we get an Eastern Conference team playing away to a Western Conference power. Portland is strong at Home, Philly is very questionable both on the road and to the Western Conference....loss back to back to Sacremento and Golden State. Philly's only win is over the Heat? They get the Big Dog back tonight, but just how good will he and Iverson work together? Zach Randolph is playing very tough....but it is the portland trailblazers and they are the one team that always seems to kill me when I bet for or against them....so my early lean is to STAY AWAY...
Feel free to offer your opinions.
Back later with plays,
GL
YAZ
