Season to Date 29-23-2 +6.84 units
Yesterday 2-2 + .7 units
Cleveland -1 (-120) 2 units. Heres an "exciting" (sarcasm) battle between two pretty bad teams. James is the future of the NBA, and Van Horn is the what went wrong in the NBA. New York playing a 3rd in 4, but does have one days rest. Same scenario for Cleveland. James and co. have tasted winning now, and I'm banking they want more of it. With the exception of the Portland game, they've been in almost every game and although the score doesn't reflect it they were in the Sacramento game to open the season down 3 with like 8 minutes left. Coming off and impressive performance against Indiana and a win against Washington, the team is headed in the right direction. The Knicks have two wins, one against a bad orlando club, and the other against a tired sacramento team at the time. I know there is different personell, but the home team has won the last 8 matchups in this series. I'll take a shot with James and co. and hope that they can continue to improve. If Houston doesn't go off and score 50, I think the Cavs can win at home.
Chicago -3 (-120) 2 units. Chicago is the ultimate Jekyll and Hyde team this year. Whenever you think they could win they lose, and whenever you think they will get smoked, they pull a victory out of their proverbial hat. 3rd in 4 for both teams, but Chicago has had a day to rest and hopefully not celebrating from a nice win in NO. Chicago has covered 8 of 10 the last 10 times these teams have met. Chicago should be able to win at home, and although Chandler is questionable, he was able to practice and I heard he is going to attempt to play. Heinrich looked ok against NO surprisingly after a bad start to his career against Philly. Curry has been playing better inside, and if he stays out of foul trouble, big if, they Bulls should be able to dominate the boards. No Voshon Leonard for Denver which eliminates and outside jump threat for Denver. If (big if) Chicago plays together and capable and can get another spark out of Kendall Gil, they should win this game at home.
Phoenix -1 (-120) 3 units(max play). Phoenix is simply better than Golden St. They are better than their 2-3 record would indicate having a rough scheduling to the year playing at a healthy spurs at the time, home to the lakers, and at rejuvinated Utah. Golden St.s three wins have been at home against Atlanta and Utah who made a big comeback at the end, and a philly team who historically has had problems out west and haven't looked good this season. Look for Amare to have a big game as Dampier and Robinson will NOT be able to guard him. Richardson will be slowed by Marbury. If Dunleavy (can't believe I'm saying this) shoots lights out, then Phoenix can be in trouble, but I don't see that happening. Both teams have had 2 days to rest for this one, and even on the road I'll back what I perceive to be the better team. Golden St. starting off the year 4-1 at home and the Suns going 2-4....I don't think so.
Good Luck To All
Yesterday 2-2 + .7 units
Cleveland -1 (-120) 2 units. Heres an "exciting" (sarcasm) battle between two pretty bad teams. James is the future of the NBA, and Van Horn is the what went wrong in the NBA. New York playing a 3rd in 4, but does have one days rest. Same scenario for Cleveland. James and co. have tasted winning now, and I'm banking they want more of it. With the exception of the Portland game, they've been in almost every game and although the score doesn't reflect it they were in the Sacramento game to open the season down 3 with like 8 minutes left. Coming off and impressive performance against Indiana and a win against Washington, the team is headed in the right direction. The Knicks have two wins, one against a bad orlando club, and the other against a tired sacramento team at the time. I know there is different personell, but the home team has won the last 8 matchups in this series. I'll take a shot with James and co. and hope that they can continue to improve. If Houston doesn't go off and score 50, I think the Cavs can win at home.
Chicago -3 (-120) 2 units. Chicago is the ultimate Jekyll and Hyde team this year. Whenever you think they could win they lose, and whenever you think they will get smoked, they pull a victory out of their proverbial hat. 3rd in 4 for both teams, but Chicago has had a day to rest and hopefully not celebrating from a nice win in NO. Chicago has covered 8 of 10 the last 10 times these teams have met. Chicago should be able to win at home, and although Chandler is questionable, he was able to practice and I heard he is going to attempt to play. Heinrich looked ok against NO surprisingly after a bad start to his career against Philly. Curry has been playing better inside, and if he stays out of foul trouble, big if, they Bulls should be able to dominate the boards. No Voshon Leonard for Denver which eliminates and outside jump threat for Denver. If (big if) Chicago plays together and capable and can get another spark out of Kendall Gil, they should win this game at home.
Phoenix -1 (-120) 3 units(max play). Phoenix is simply better than Golden St. They are better than their 2-3 record would indicate having a rough scheduling to the year playing at a healthy spurs at the time, home to the lakers, and at rejuvinated Utah. Golden St.s three wins have been at home against Atlanta and Utah who made a big comeback at the end, and a philly team who historically has had problems out west and haven't looked good this season. Look for Amare to have a big game as Dampier and Robinson will NOT be able to guard him. Richardson will be slowed by Marbury. If Dunleavy (can't believe I'm saying this) shoots lights out, then Phoenix can be in trouble, but I don't see that happening. Both teams have had 2 days to rest for this one, and even on the road I'll back what I perceive to be the better team. Golden St. starting off the year 4-1 at home and the Suns going 2-4....I don't think so.
Good Luck To All
