i feel the same about the Heat. I believe Wade is on a mission and showed in the Olympics he cut back on the chicken nuggets and is back in playing shape. He has looked just as good during the preseason. Beasley will be a solid #2 option. He was having no problem scoring at will. I think he compares favorable to Kevin Durant last season scoring wise. However with Wade healthy the Heat won't rely as heavily as the Sonics did Durant. Plus Beasley doesn't exactly have NBA 3 point range, so where Durant would settle for 3's, Beastly will take it to the hoop and get fouled. Marion is an excellent 3rd scoring option. Throughout his career he has got the garbage points, scored in transition, and knocked down open 3's. Those 3 alone should allow the Heat to win some game by outscoring their opponent. The Heat should be able to compete in the Southeastern division. Orlando is the clear cut favorite, but other than them who would you consider better then the Heat? Atlanta is on the same level, maybe slightly better depending on Al Horford's development. Washington will be without Arenas until January so they won't be as strong. Miami also compares favorably against Charlotte. This should be an exciting team to watch, and if they can get any consistent point guard play, they can be a dark horse in the Eastern Conference. If Mario Chalmers can produce as a rookie, Shaun Livingston regain some resemblance of the player he was becoming before getting injured, or from Marcus Banks finally getting a shot to play consistently the Heat can be 41-44 win team
Good luck on the Heat total, you know I will be rooting for you there. I just do not see how you can bet that one way or the other. So much uncertainty. No clue who the starting center is, no clue who the starting PG is, no clue if Marion will be here for the entire season, no clue if Zo will be back, no clue how Spo will coach, no clue if/when Livingston will contribute, no clue how Beasley and Super Mario will contribute. Just so many question marks. But like I said, best of luck.
I should have one big season win total play posted soon....
SB
I should have one big season win total play posted soon....
SB
Considering he is an awful team defender and this team was able to win games with defense, I do. Also, he killed Caron Butlers game, the guy who is their best player. He is a cancer to this team, and his inability to move the ball around the perimeter didnt allow guys to get good looks from deep. They are a better team without Gilbert.
Really helpful as a friend of mines has an account with them. I will eventually buy back from the greek when the juice is right. Thanks a bunch for this information.
4* Miami Heat Over 33.5 wins
2* Denver Nuggets Under 44.5 wins
First of all calling this a homer play makes my face smile :missingte
I've made more money fading the "U" this year than all my friends combined. Oh did I mention I graduated there last year? Only game I was on the "U" was against FSU who didn't possess a passing attack which is the Miami's weakness (see secondary). Oh BTW if it was not for a substitution penalty late in the game I would have swept all my Miami plays this year. You can go to my college football thread if you wish and see my big play on Duke. I knew that Duke was the play before the season and as Sunday lines were going up I was there to pound the soft 6.5 line (which I bought up to 7). Now that we cleared that up.
Unto more important things
Guys I'm well aware of the scheduling, front court, Beasley, and health issues. Naturally I taken their lack of size into account/front court injury. I've also considered Michael's immaturity or shall I say stupidity. Do you actually believe I'm going to place hard earned cash on some play because I want to clap harder when they play?
I'm not sure if your aware how well this team is looking thus far in practices/preseason. Don't think for a minute that a few wins, dives or smiles here and there has persuaded me. What has persuaded me is how hard this team is working to get back into the thick of things. Wade has taken Beasley under his wing and I assure you that at least for this season its going to be all business with this team. Everything I hear from some of the guys who work for the team is on the up and up. These guys are playing with a sense of purpose and a point to prove.....
Again I understand all the concerns but I want you to understand that this team goes .500. Wade IMHO will be the second best player in the conference this year and that's the last thing I have to say.
GL
12 wins after only 21 games for the heat.
Iverson trade killed my Denver play
My NBA Unit values:
2*: $200 1*: $100 .5*: $50
2*: $200 1*: $100 .5*: $50
I like this play:
.5* ATL Hawks plus the points 1st half
1* ATL Hawks 2nd half if the 1st half loses
Note: If I have a chance tomorrow I'll post the actual line/juice. I'm posting this in the event I don't get a chance to. My schedule tomorrow is a little crazy so can't promise anything.
I make about a dozen NBA wagers a year. It usually consists on playing or fading the heat. I know this team well as I attend about half of their home games. ATL simply matches up well against Miami and don't see them getting outplayed for both halves.
Good Luck
I would rank my best sport to my worst sport in this order:
1)NFL
2)College Football
3)CBB
4)MLB
5)NBA
I'm just following the Heat to be honest with you. Had NJ last night but didn't get a chance to post as I guest over. Taking the Spurs come Monday. Depending on the line it might be a biggie.
Appreciate your confidence in me and good luck
