balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

I'm off to a good start as Sacramento cruised against Minnesota covered the number rather easily.

For Tuesday, I'm looking at Houston (-3) against Memphis. Although it's a road game. Memphis will be without Pau Gasol, and there is no one on the Memphis roster who can pick up the slack offensively. Van Gundy will definately neutalize Mike Miller and let someone else beat them. It'll be a defensive battle with Van Gundy and Frattello going at it. I like the presense of Ming and McGrady to win...

My pick: Houston (-3) 1 Unit

1-0 ATS +1 Unit

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

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I'm off to a good start as Sacramento cruised against Minnesota covered the number rather easily.

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Good call =)
I like the rockets, so ill be making this bet, probably no matter the EV, goodluck man

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

I like this bet too. With Gasol out, and Stoudamire and Eddie Jones hurting, the Grizzlies are giving significant minutes to guys like Dahntay Jones, Lawrence Roberts, Chucky Atkins, and Brian Cardinal.

The Rockets are a very well put together team with some extremely good role players built around the core of Yao and TMac. I like them as a potential championship team. Of course, I have been gotten my butt kicked betting on the Rockets and against the Grizzlies so far this year. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Good luck!

Rockets -3 over Grizzlies (-105)

YTD 5-4 +3.75 Units.

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

Do you think McGrady is going to show up? He is shooting terrible so far this season (I know its really early to tell). Being said, I like the pick too.

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

I am on this and the under, you guys should also look at the LA Lakers vs Minnesota under 202, I think its a steal and put 3 units on it.

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

What about Heat/Sonics over 204? Miami is "holding" opponents to 100 and the Sonics are scoring 111.7. The Heat are sucking it up to only 85, but they have so much firepower they should break out soon.

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

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I am on this and the under, you guys should also look at the LA Lakers vs Minnesota under 202, I think its a steal and put 3 units on it.

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I was considering this as well and have seen a few people who really like it. Minnesota hasn't done much all year but the Lakers have gone over 202 in every game. So why is this such a popular pick today?

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

I'm rollin with ya, keep it up!

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

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Do you think McGrady is going to show up? He is shooting terrible so far this season (I know its really early to tell). Being said, I like the pick too.

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Yeah, I'm not sure what is going on with TMac. But Yao is looking absolutely unstoppable in the paint this year (when he is not in foul trouble and sitting on the bench). Other teams really have no choice but to double team him. I would think this would eventually open up opportunities for their perimeter players, TMac included.

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

Jibba, its because with Kobe back they score less, because he scores a lot through their set offense which slows down all the running they have been doing with just lamar. Also, Minnesota is going to dictate the tempo as they do not like to run, but rather give it in to KG so this will be a low scoring game with a lot of offensive sets using the whole shot clock. Minnesota has only been shooting 41% from the field too.

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

good pick
its houston -4 now

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

ya rockets seemingly a no brainer... line moved up to 4.5

altho i watched them play live against new orleans... and something is very wrong with tmac... i've seen him play live about 20 times and he's never been so uninterested

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

I think the line is already adjusted for the Gasol's absent (if not they'd be a -4 favourite in my opinion). Take into account that Memphis is at home and Yao is playing great, the line seems about just right. However, GL as always.

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

infact jus created a new thread

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showth...vc=#Post7964918

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

I jumped on the Heat @ -5 (1 unit) last minute just because i wanted to add some excitment since I am tuning in to it. Shaq is out, but vs Seatle thats not gonna hurt them too much. The extra room and tempo should let Dwade bust out.

Added to Alt + 10.5 (1 unit), Cavs havent blown anybody out yet and Atl is athletic enough to compete on the boards. I look for Johnson to neutralize/beat Lebron in points.

And Hou -3, cant stop Yao (2 units). Not even close. Just hope TMaC isnt asleep.

I'll thank ya'll after the scores come in.

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

Heat -5, good price but you notice O'Neal is out right?

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

Boo-ya-kah, another winner. Keep it goin!

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

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Boo-ya-kah, another winner. Keep it goin!

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Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

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Jibba, its because with Kobe back they score less, because he scores a lot through their set offense which slows down all the running they have been doing with just lamar. Also, Minnesota is going to dictate the tempo as they do not like to run, but rather give it in to KG so this will be a low scoring game with a lot of offensive sets using the whole shot clock. Minnesota has only been shooting 41% from the field too.

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Thanks. I appreciate the explanation. Felt awful about my LAL over 103 bet after reading this but didn't want to turn around and bet under 198. Ended up taking LAL -2 1st quarter. If it hadn't been for my ill-advised Philly bet being a unit more than the rest, I would have been about even on the night. Live and learn though.

Re: balt999 --NBA PICK OF THE DAY (Nov 7)
 

Hey balt, where you at, looking forward to the next pick after a 2-0 start!