The only really thing in doubt will be the winner of each game against the spread, and then only if the number is high enough to compensate for the lack of talent in the east...
Detroit won the consolation bracket this year, they might sneak a win in after Lakeshow wins the first two or three and starts celebrating and figuring out what ring size to order....
Detroit won the consolation bracket this year, they might sneak a win in after Lakeshow wins the first two or three and starts celebrating and figuring out what ring size to order....
All you people saying Detroit has NO shot to win the series are full of it. I don't think that you really believe that. If you did you'd lay -600 or -700 or whatever on the series. Will you? Well why not? What's wrong with a 16% return in 2 weeks or so?
And would you take Detroit at 30-1? Yes? Well why, if they have no shot?
Just easy to say to try to sound smart because you have a high probability of being (or seeming) "right".
Of course Detroit has a shot. The question is whether it's higher or lower than the 15-18% or so that the oddsmakers are projecting. You can argue that it's lower than 15%, but you cannot tell me that it is 0%.
And would you take Detroit at 30-1? Yes? Well why, if they have no shot?
Just easy to say to try to sound smart because you have a high probability of being (or seeming) "right".
Of course Detroit has a shot. The question is whether it's higher or lower than the 15-18% or so that the oddsmakers are projecting. You can argue that it's lower than 15%, but you cannot tell me that it is 0%.
The Pistons clearly have the D to pose a problem but then reality sets in. You will NOT beat the Lakers by winning 2-0 or 66-64. They say a great offense is a great defense & I say no, a great offense is an offense that can score & play decent enough defense with the main part being scoring enough points.
Sorry Pistons fans but you fail MISERABLY in the scoring department. They would be lucky to win 2 games in the series.
I hate the Lakers but I'm not going to believe the Pistons have a shot.
Some friendly advice, hope the Pistons steal a game in LA, especially game 1 & get even better value on LA for the series.
Sorry Pistons fans but you fail MISERABLY in the scoring department. They would be lucky to win 2 games in the series.
I hate the Lakers but I'm not going to believe the Pistons have a shot.
Some friendly advice, hope the Pistons steal a game in LA, especially game 1 & get even better value on LA for the series.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by D2bets:
All you people saying Detroit has NO shot to win the series are full of it. I don't think that you really believe that. If you did you'd lay -600 or -700 or whatever on the series. Will you? Well why not? What's wrong with a 16% return in 2 weeks or so?
And would you take Detroit at 30-1? Yes? Well why, if they have no shot?
Just easy to say to try to sound smart because you have a high probability of being (or seeming) "right".
Of course Detroit has a shot. The question is whether it's higher or lower than the 15-18% or so that the oddsmakers are projecting. You can argue that it's lower than 15%, but you cannot tell me that it is 0%.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
D2, you must go insane. You obviously don't handle hyperbole well. Neither do I! Unfortunately, most people use hyperbole ALL THE TIME. (hey, that was a good example of hyperbole!)
A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in:
I could sleep for a year, or This book weighs a ton.
All you people saying Detroit has NO shot to win the series are full of it. I don't think that you really believe that. If you did you'd lay -600 or -700 or whatever on the series. Will you? Well why not? What's wrong with a 16% return in 2 weeks or so?
And would you take Detroit at 30-1? Yes? Well why, if they have no shot?
Just easy to say to try to sound smart because you have a high probability of being (or seeming) "right".
Of course Detroit has a shot. The question is whether it's higher or lower than the 15-18% or so that the oddsmakers are projecting. You can argue that it's lower than 15%, but you cannot tell me that it is 0%.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
D2, you must go insane. You obviously don't handle hyperbole well. Neither do I! Unfortunately, most people use hyperbole ALL THE TIME. (hey, that was a good example of hyperbole!)
A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in:
I could sleep for a year, or This book weighs a ton.
Anyway, Lakers in 5.
I like the Pistons, I respect their style of play. But not enough offense, not enough anti-Shaq players.
Ben Wallace has so much heart. It is amazing what he has accomplished with his limited skills. However, he gives up too much size/weight to Shaq. Plus, Wallace:
1) Can't shoot, so he can't force Shaq away from the basket.
2) Is terrible @ the free-throw line, so this almost negates Shaq's problems @ the line!
But I'll admit, I'm rooting for Wallace. Maybe he can out-hustle the lazy Shaq for some offensive boards?
Rasheed Wallace. At some point, Rasheed might have to defend Shaq. But Rasheed only weighs 230, and Rasheed hasn't been extremely physical in several years.
Okur. Too small, too soft. He can shoot (which would force Shaq away from the basket), but why would Shaq have to guard Okur? I don't think you'd put Okur in the game unless you also had Ben Wallace or Elden Campbell, so Shaq would guard them instead of Okur.
Elden Campbell. Laugh if you want, but Campbell might get decent minutes. The Pistons probably don't care if he gets 5-6 fouls while defending Shaq. He is 280 pounds, so he can take some pounding from Shaq. He is 35 years old, so he knows the tricks of the game. Campbell also has a decent mid-range shot. Plus, maybe Campbell will see this as a chance to redeem himself for a mostly disappointing career?
I like the Pistons, I respect their style of play. But not enough offense, not enough anti-Shaq players.
Ben Wallace has so much heart. It is amazing what he has accomplished with his limited skills. However, he gives up too much size/weight to Shaq. Plus, Wallace:
1) Can't shoot, so he can't force Shaq away from the basket.
2) Is terrible @ the free-throw line, so this almost negates Shaq's problems @ the line!
But I'll admit, I'm rooting for Wallace. Maybe he can out-hustle the lazy Shaq for some offensive boards?
Rasheed Wallace. At some point, Rasheed might have to defend Shaq. But Rasheed only weighs 230, and Rasheed hasn't been extremely physical in several years.
Okur. Too small, too soft. He can shoot (which would force Shaq away from the basket), but why would Shaq have to guard Okur? I don't think you'd put Okur in the game unless you also had Ben Wallace or Elden Campbell, so Shaq would guard them instead of Okur.
Elden Campbell. Laugh if you want, but Campbell might get decent minutes. The Pistons probably don't care if he gets 5-6 fouls while defending Shaq. He is 280 pounds, so he can take some pounding from Shaq. He is 35 years old, so he knows the tricks of the game. Campbell also has a decent mid-range shot. Plus, maybe Campbell will see this as a chance to redeem himself for a mostly disappointing career?
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SurfBoard:
d2 idiots like you keep the lakers from being a -2000 in the series, but im not complaining. pistons will have a hard time winning 1 game, nevertheless, 4
keep smoking guys
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Sportsbooks are merely the conduit for idiots like me to take money from idiots like you. Whatever it takes to keep it that way I'm in favor of. Go ahead and book me +2000...I dare ya.
d2 idiots like you keep the lakers from being a -2000 in the series, but im not complaining. pistons will have a hard time winning 1 game, nevertheless, 4
keep smoking guys
Sportsbooks are merely the conduit for idiots like me to take money from idiots like you. Whatever it takes to keep it that way I'm in favor of. Go ahead and book me +2000...I dare ya.
This line is bizarre and way out of whack. Yesterday, with LA already in the finals, Detroit was +630 (at pinny) to win the championship, despite the very real chance of losing the Indy series. Today, after disposing of Indy, the line has only dropped to +600, and now it's rising! Makes no sense. IMO, there is tons of value on +600.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SurfBoard:
ill give you +2000
anytime, anyday
put money where your mouth is<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
OK, I'm in. Name your price. I want at least my $1,000 to your $20,000. I'll go up to $10,000 if you'd like. We gotta put it in escrow with someone trusted here. Let's talk details.
ill give you +2000
anytime, anyday
put money where your mouth is<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
OK, I'm in. Name your price. I want at least my $1,000 to your $20,000. I'll go up to $10,000 if you'd like. We gotta put it in escrow with someone trusted here. Let's talk details.
