First just a quick update:
The revenge angle has gone 22-12 ATS since we started tracking on February 2nd.
For tonight:
OKC -5 vs DAL: This is the 2nd of 4 meetings for these two West heavyweights with the first turning up a win and a cover for Dallas who was favored by 2 points, 112-107 on December 28th. That game 2 months ago was a back and forth affair with Dallas pulling away with about 2.5 minutes left and Westbrook going cold in the fourth quarter. Well we all saw what Westbrook did in NYC over the weekend and I expect he'll carry that momentum into tonight. Thunder were without Durant on that late December night and will be playing without a center tonight with Adams and on the shelf, Perkins shipped out and Kanter yet to arrive. The key to tonight's revenge game for the Thunder may be McGary who will be rotating in and out at center with Collison. I don't expect that lack of size and depth to affect them to much as it is well known that Tyson Chandler is not 100%, Amare will not be available tonight and the Mavs own the 3rd worst rebounding rate in the league. The backcourt matchup should be intersting as well with Rondo due back for the Mavs and the Thunder having traded Reggie Jackson, which means we'll probably see a bit more of Dion Waiters than anyone cares to see. I expect to see big minutes out of Westbrook tonight as they wait for the arrival of Augustine who is arriving via trade as well. Dallas has been great on the road this year going 19-10 and they have won the last 3 meetings between these two teams, adding to the revenge factor for OKC. The Thunder made out great today with the trade deadline and I think that will provide a little added spark as well. If we see them come out slow or trailing at the half, I will be looking for value at the line with an in-game or halftime play.
I may do a write up on the late game a bit later, but it does not fit the revenge angle system.
BOL to everyone :toast:
The revenge angle has gone 22-12 ATS since we started tracking on February 2nd.
For tonight:
OKC -5 vs DAL: This is the 2nd of 4 meetings for these two West heavyweights with the first turning up a win and a cover for Dallas who was favored by 2 points, 112-107 on December 28th. That game 2 months ago was a back and forth affair with Dallas pulling away with about 2.5 minutes left and Westbrook going cold in the fourth quarter. Well we all saw what Westbrook did in NYC over the weekend and I expect he'll carry that momentum into tonight. Thunder were without Durant on that late December night and will be playing without a center tonight with Adams and on the shelf, Perkins shipped out and Kanter yet to arrive. The key to tonight's revenge game for the Thunder may be McGary who will be rotating in and out at center with Collison. I don't expect that lack of size and depth to affect them to much as it is well known that Tyson Chandler is not 100%, Amare will not be available tonight and the Mavs own the 3rd worst rebounding rate in the league. The backcourt matchup should be intersting as well with Rondo due back for the Mavs and the Thunder having traded Reggie Jackson, which means we'll probably see a bit more of Dion Waiters than anyone cares to see. I expect to see big minutes out of Westbrook tonight as they wait for the arrival of Augustine who is arriving via trade as well. Dallas has been great on the road this year going 19-10 and they have won the last 3 meetings between these two teams, adding to the revenge factor for OKC. The Thunder made out great today with the trade deadline and I think that will provide a little added spark as well. If we see them come out slow or trailing at the half, I will be looking for value at the line with an in-game or halftime play.
I may do a write up on the late game a bit later, but it does not fit the revenge angle system.
BOL to everyone :toast:
