Early Bets

[tuck321]

Took Bobcats plus 11.5
Took Suns plus 12
Played a 5.5 teaser using the 2 teams
Really did not take long on these bets.
Have some reasons for my actions but look the games over and think about it yourself

 

[raems]

Have a feeling the cats totally no show tomorrow tuck. I know the overwhelming Chicago home numbers but Charlotte blowing that game against hornets, now getting 3 days off after this bulls game and it being New Year's Eve, I expect a flat spot. Bulls problem covering as home favs is bc they can't score, but the defensive effort against a tired, awful, disinterested opponent alone will get them a 20 pt win tomorrow imo. Good luck though, just sharing thoughts.

 

[tuck321]

Maybe. It has not been a good day of week for Chicago

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[TD="class: TSN5, width: 12%, align: left"]11/26/2012[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 25%"]vs. Milwaukee[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]92-93[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]L[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]-4.5[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]L[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 10%, align: center"]U 191.5[/TD]

[TD="class: TSN1, width: 12%, align: left"]11/12/2012[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 25%"]vs. Boston[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]95-101[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]L[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]-2.5[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]L[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 10%, align: center"]O 184[/TD]

[TD="class: TSN5, width: 12%, align: left"]04/16/2012[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 25%"]vs. Washington[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]84-87[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]L[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]-13[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]L[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 10%, align: center"]U 188.5[/TD]

[TD="class: TSN1, width: 12%, align: left"]04/02/2012[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 25%"]vs. Houston[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]93-99[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]L[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]-8[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]L[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 10%, align: center"]O 186[/TD]

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[TD="class: TSN5, width: 25%"]vs. Denver[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]91-108[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]L[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]-8[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 8%, align: center"]L[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN5, width: 10%, align: center"]O 198.5[/TD]

[TD="class: TSN1, width: 12%, align: left"]03/12/2012[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 25%"]vs. New York[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]104-99[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]W[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]-8.5[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 8%, align: center"]L[/TD]
[TD="class: TSN1, width: 10%, align: center"]O 198.5[/TD]

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Chicago at home after a home win this year is 1-4 SU
When the Bobcats clowned the Lakers it was after the Lakers beat them previously by 33
Last 2 games Bulls beat them by 30 point margins and it seemed to me that the Bobcat offense was waking up
Chicago this year as an 8.5 fav is 0-3 and 3-7 last 10
Just some reasons
Suns is another matter. You can find lots of trends that will say take OKC. Just not me.
I was surprised and pleased when the Suns played a real game b-b at Minn .
The earlier games at NY and Memphis come to mind and Dragic is probable.
OKC last 6 at home is 2-4 ATS and they are 4-6 ATS last 10 with all 4 wins vs playoff contenders.
Just guessing
GL

 

[tuck321]

Something of a lean to Memphis.
Reasoning is Conley and Randolph are both Indiana high school legends and Conley is rested for this game whih helps him a lot plus Memphis started going bad after they gave away the Spurs game and I think coming off a quality win is helpful. Welcome input on this game

 

[divol]

I like Memphis here as well, though on the first half (Memphis 8 - 3 ATS on the road in 1st half, while Pacers are 3 - 9 ATS first half at home).

I think that Pacers offense struggles often and good defensive teams can keep them well under 90 points. I can easily see Pacers struggling to make it to 85 points mark.
Memphis on the other hand, has much better offense. I think that both Gasol and Z-Bo are too big and can do big damage in the paint for the Pacers.

 

[tuck321]

Big negative
The Bulls are 14-0 ATS (8.1 ppg) since December 09, 1997 after a double digit home win in which they shot less than 40% from the field.SDQL TEXT: team=Bulls and 10<=
Reduced the bet and may eliminate it.
Refs REALLY stink in the game for Bobcats. Just ending all involvement except the teaser.

 

[nbafan88]

big homer refs in chicago thats for sure

i see no reason to take the bobcats

 

[tuck321]

Reading Mellow Wolf helped me regain my sanity and I did end up with the Bobcats. Unfortunately no ML

 

[braves]

great job with Bobcats, love your post/threads, always great info

 

[tuck321]

Thank you
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[TD] 12/31/12[/TD]
[TD] Phoenix [/TD]
[TD] W 114-96[/TD]
[TD] Regular Season[/TD]
[TD] W -12.5[/TD]
[TD] O 206.5[/TD]
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[TD] 12/29/12[/TD]
[TD] @ Houston [/TD]
[TD] W 124-94[/TD]
[TD] Regular Season[/TD]
[TD] W -4.5[/TD]
[TD] O 213[/TD]
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[TD] 12/27/12[/TD]
[TD] Dallas [/TD]
[TD] W 111-105 (OT)[/TD]
[TD] Regular Season[/TD]
[TD] L -10.5[/TD]
[TD] O 207[/TD]
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[TD] 12/25/12[/TD]
[TD] @ Miami [/TD]
[TD] L 97-103[/TD]
[TD] Regular Season[/TD]
[TD] L 2.5[/TD]
[TD] U 203[/TD]
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[TD] 12/20/12[/TD]
[TD] @ Minnesota [/TD]
[TD] L 93-99[/TD]
[TD] Regular Season[/TD]
[TD] L -2[/TD]
[TD] U 200.5[/TD]
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They lost 3 games in a row ATS. They have now won 2 in a row ATS despite the Suns making a real effort. Very likely I play OKC next vs Nets