Lay the points with Miami as soon as the line opens on Thursday afternoon

[raems]

The Knicks are in the throwaway of all throwaway's Friday night in Miami.

They went on a 4 game Western trip and put together a few competitive efforts against really good teams, then came home and handled Detroit. Seems like they had their fill of "competitive efforts" and are done giving a shit for the time being, got outworked by the Heat last night.

Now the Knicks go back out on the road for this one game at Miami. The season is over and they know it, a night out in South Beach on a Thursday night can get pretty rowdy. Wouldn't be shocked if a few guys get hangover DNP's, and those guys who do play won't give a shit.

Miami playing for as high as a 5 seed right now and Spo has them showing up every night. Also some motivation to get back to .500 tomorrow. I expect them to run the Knicks off the court tomorrow by 20+, based on last night's line we're due to see a -9/-9.5 opener. Anything below 13 is major value imo.

 

[VirginiaCavs]

Sounds great will be on it thanks for the heads-up

 

[Retburj13]

team in full tank, playin all the lil knickers now (Baker is not the answer and whn will they learn Phil is the zen master BUT he blows as a talent guy, yes he chose Larry Latvian but even a broke clock is right twice a day)

and Melo is "OK" will reduced role....goes to show he has no heart, all about the benjamins and nothing about desire to be the best and win a 'ship. his legacy is trash.

 

[B.A.R.]

Methinks it opens around 11.5

 

[nbafan88]

Don't think the line will be released until tomorrow morning

 

[B.A.R.]

Don't think the line will be released until tomorrow morning

That time of year...

Just basically doing the usual home and away flip, add a bit for the Knicks sitting starters or limiting minutes then slight factor the playoff implications and I think 11.5 is fair...a bit higher would be no surprise though.

 

[Botanical]

Setting the alarm one time should I call my book?

 

[Botanical]

*What time

 

[nbafan88]

If you want to bet on the heat early because you think melo/rose may be out then that's fine. I don't usually like locking in early because I usually don't like it if a line steams toward the side I chose. Following steam has been a money burner lately. Opening line will be interesting

 

[B.A.R.]

Either way, doubt a line is out until that is known anyways.

 

[nbafan88]

Lines are all out by 10:30am or so

 

[nbafan88]

Thinking it openes at -10

 

[nbafan88]

9.5

 

[VirginiaCavs]

Too ignorant about NBA, but this feels like week 17 of the NFL, it being important to know simply who's working hard and who isn't. I like -9.5

 

[VirginiaCavs]

Sharps are hitting Knicks according to my SI sub

 

[nbafan88]

Locals site still doesn't have it up. Odd

 

[cogenman]

I'm seeing -10.5 on both my PPH sites.

 

[raems]

BOL coughed up a 9.5 at the open and it went to 9 for a minute or two.

 

[B.A.R.]

That is really low. That basically is a flip from Tuesday not taking into account nyk playing the young guys.

 

[nbafan88]

Melo rose out

 

[nbafan88]

That is really low. That basically is a flip from Tuesday not taking into account nyk playing the young guys.

It's a 7-8 point line move

 

[B.A.R.]

It's a 7-8 point line move

2.5 to 9.5 was a 7 point move, pretty standard for a home and home. Adding in intangibles etc you see that line at the current number at least this time of year.

 

[DeadEyeDuckie]

Both out? Daaaamn Miami looks good here

 

[VirginiaCavs]

Wtf is this start. So this is why the Knicks were sharp hmm dang

 

[B.A.R.]

Wtf is this start. So this is why the Knicks were sharp hmm dang

Miami bettors should want Melo out there chucking up shots or being passive. Young guys are hungry.

 

[Hulu]

Heat will be fine against Knicks bench

 

[VirginiaCavs]

Good point. Melo has been a liability lately to NY. But Rose?

 

[tuck321]

Really did expect Miami to get there on a ML parlay

 

[raems]

Sorry guys, was a terrible read on my part. Hope nobody tailed more than they could afford.

 

[VirginiaCavs]

Don't worry dude I liked the play too and you just confirmed what I thought. I also take it as karma for convincing someone to tail me on Georgia Tech (awful read on my part, too). So now I feel cleansed of sin lol