NBA Picks for Finals Game #1 June 4th
1st off congratulations to PC on the new baby! Best of luck man...I have a 5 month old of my own and its been a blast.
I'm taking Orlando to win it all +230 - see some good value here and it all comes down to how the Lakers handle Howard down low. I don't think the easy baskets will come to Gasol the way did vs the Nuggets.
Game 1 plays:
Orlando +6
Under 206
26-19-1 playoff record
posted by titoleibowitz
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Tito, I have to disagree with you on the series and Game 1 as well. I actually believe the value is on the Lakers. I expected that price to be higher and was thrilled to get it where I did. I believe the oddsmakers have overcompensated for the way the Magic beat a Cavalier team that wasn't as great as most of us thought (and no PC, that does not include you because you nailed it). The Lakers have more skilled players, home court advantage, the best closer in the world, big bodies to bang against Howard, more length and athleticism than the Cavs had to defend the perimeter, and most important, better defense than they had last year. Basically, I think the Magic have no chance to win this series. But I guess we will see.
Game 1 Play:
1* L.A. LAKERS -6
Series Play:
L.A. LAKERS -265
Series Prediction:
Lakers in 6
PC, Congrats on the new baby! Enjoy it! They grow up fast! If you are interested, we can place a little side wager on the Finals. Let me know if you are backing the Magic in the Finals. I'll gladly take the Lakers and lay the wood.
posted by jdelt88
June 2 2009 11:44pm -
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Playoff Record: 22-24
3* (Punchouts) 1-4
2* 14-9
1* 7-11
ML Plays: 24-6 (+18.23 units)
Series Plays: 6-2 (+2.65 units)
Opinions: 14-19-1
posted by jdelt88
June 3 2009 12:08am -
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Thanks fellas, no series bet for me on this one. I do think the Magic will take it, but I want to watch game 1 and see how they handle the finals.
Game 1:
Under 206
I'm with ya all the way Tito. Got a small write up on front page of http://www.ballinpicks.com [ballinpicks.com]">www.ballinpicks.com. My side play is also listed, but I don't want to sound like I'm schillin.
Should be a really good series. I really disagree that the big men of LA can handle Howard. Bynum sucks, Gasol is the #4, not a center, and Candy eating Odom comes off the bench. In addition, I think the Lakers are eerily similar to Cleveland, when in doubt, give the ball to Kobe. If the Magic win this series, it will be because of the role players (again!)
Let's not forget Orlando won both matchups with relative ease this year and Jameer might come back for this series.
Can't wait for the Finals. I hope Vitamin Water and WITNESS go bankrupt on their stupid marketing ploy. Superman for Finals MVP?
posted by pc7588
June 3 2009 5:36pm