Satyr
Paster of Muppets
Coming off a solid night. Btw to anyone wondering about my YTD record, I will have it updated these days.
Let's get on to tonight:
The Bulls are coming off a convincing performance against league's best team and are now searching for their 3rd win in as many games against the defending champions. On the opening night of the season Chicago routed the Heat 108-66, spoiling their inauguration ceremony in the process.
Miami counted on revenging the loss in Chicago last month, but they fell short and only managed a 103-109 loss, in which Dwyane Wade sprained his ankle, a rather controversial injury, coach Riley blamed Kirk Hinrich for the injury. Bulls had a few weak nights boarding wise, prior to dominating the interior against the Mavs with a season high 59 rebounds. Tonight O'Neal should be in the line-up, same as Alonzo Mourning (who should return to the line-up after missing last night's game due to flu-symptoms), and Miami will have to tighten their D in order to win this one.
Generally, I like the spot for Miami here, they're coming of an ugly loss, now playing against a team that owes them a lot, first the loss, then the 2nd loss, Wade's injury. This match-up emerged into one of the hottest in the league in less than 4 months time. I think Heat will make a statement tonight, they've been improving their perimeter shooting for a while now, they adjusted their D and provided they drive to the basket not just rely on outside shots, and manage to control the boards or at least cope with the Bulls, I think they can even win this one SU, let alone ATS.
There's a downside to this bet as well. Chicago are 19-6 at their United Center, including 14-1 against Eastern Conference opposition. However, I don't think one win (against Dallas, but still only one win) can result in them being this favored against a much improved Miami, who are still erratic in some parameters of the game, and need to work on consistency, but still a team that is not to be underestimated.
Miami +6.5 (1.98 @ Pinnacle) 6 units
Miami ML (3.50 @ Pinnacle) 2 units
I'll come back later with more plays.
Leans: Memphis ML, Memphis-Portland UNDER 210, Indiana -5,5.
Let's get on to tonight:
The Bulls are coming off a convincing performance against league's best team and are now searching for their 3rd win in as many games against the defending champions. On the opening night of the season Chicago routed the Heat 108-66, spoiling their inauguration ceremony in the process.
Miami counted on revenging the loss in Chicago last month, but they fell short and only managed a 103-109 loss, in which Dwyane Wade sprained his ankle, a rather controversial injury, coach Riley blamed Kirk Hinrich for the injury. Bulls had a few weak nights boarding wise, prior to dominating the interior against the Mavs with a season high 59 rebounds. Tonight O'Neal should be in the line-up, same as Alonzo Mourning (who should return to the line-up after missing last night's game due to flu-symptoms), and Miami will have to tighten their D in order to win this one.
Generally, I like the spot for Miami here, they're coming of an ugly loss, now playing against a team that owes them a lot, first the loss, then the 2nd loss, Wade's injury. This match-up emerged into one of the hottest in the league in less than 4 months time. I think Heat will make a statement tonight, they've been improving their perimeter shooting for a while now, they adjusted their D and provided they drive to the basket not just rely on outside shots, and manage to control the boards or at least cope with the Bulls, I think they can even win this one SU, let alone ATS.
There's a downside to this bet as well. Chicago are 19-6 at their United Center, including 14-1 against Eastern Conference opposition. However, I don't think one win (against Dallas, but still only one win) can result in them being this favored against a much improved Miami, who are still erratic in some parameters of the game, and need to work on consistency, but still a team that is not to be underestimated.
Miami +6.5 (1.98 @ Pinnacle) 6 units
Miami ML (3.50 @ Pinnacle) 2 units
I'll come back later with more plays.
Leans: Memphis ML, Memphis-Portland UNDER 210, Indiana -5,5.
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