Numberz 2008-09 NBA THREAD....

[BIGWave]

Never seen this Magic team play this way, throughout the year. Very unfocused, without a doubt. Orlando had season high 9 turnovers in the 1st quarter, and 16 turnovers by the the half. They ended the half, with LESS than 30 points scored as a team. Pretty amazing, considering the amount of times we've seen this team put up 40+ in a quarter, let alone in a half. They came out looking very distracted, needless to say. With the All Star game coming up, I cannot say that I'm incredibly surprised. Just another statement game by the Nuggets I guess. Their fans, must be feeling pretty good about their team's performance throughout this road trip. If their lead holds, they will be winners of 6 of their last 7, and winners of 18 out of their last 23 games. Congrats to them.

Speaking of 23, I saw Jordan at the Bulls game yesterday << :lol:

They took 69 shots tonight -- 31 of them were 3-pt attempts!!!!????

Amazing...............even for ORLANDO..........I played them too - thought they'd be focused and take advantage of DEN playing on a B2B. Guess not!!! ##)

 

[NumberZ]

They took 69 shots tonight -- 31 of them were 3-pt attempts!!!!????

Amazing...............even for ORLANDO..........I played them too - thought they'd be focused and take advantage of DEN playing on a B2B. Guess not!!! ##)

Yes they looked very distracted to say the least. What is interesting, if I remember correctly, is that the Magic played the Nuggets last year right before the All Star break, a game which they won by 11, but no such luck this year, as they lost by 9. Imo, the games right before and after, the All Star break, are always tricky in terms of betting, especially when backing the better teams in the league. It has felt that way in my experience. I will try to keep this in mind, when we return from the break.

 

[crazy]

Yes they looked very distracted to say the least. What is interesting, if I remember correctly, is that the Magic played the Nuggets last year right before the All Star break, a game which they won by 11, but no such luck this year, as they lost by 9. Imo, the games right before and after, the All Star break, are always tricky in terms of betting, especially when backing the better teams in the league. It has felt that way in my experience. I will try to keep this in mind, when we return from the break.

I agree with you there. Enjoy this mini break Mr.N

:toast:

 

[NumberZ]

Tweaking my capping methods, as I do for the 2nd half, of every season I bet. Going to eliminate the small plays for the time being, and concentrate on action plays. Hoping to finish off the season the same way I started it, on a winning note. As the lines get tighter in the 2nd half of the season, I will limit my plays accordingly. Wishing everybody luck, as always.

Z

 

[NumberZ]

Updating record...

NumberZ's NBA YTD: 88-47 (65%)

Investment Plays: 19-5 (79%)

Action Plays: 48-30 (62%)

Small Plays: 21-12 (64%)

 

[NumberZ]

Action play:

Charlotte Bobcats -5

 

[NumberZ]

Action play:

Bulls/Bucks Under 207

 

[custom2006]

Action play:

Charlotte Bobcats -5

Thanks

 

[NumberZ]

Played the below line, through a local, but the 11 is available through matchbook for those interested...

Action play:

Portland Trail Blazers -11

 

[NumberZ]

Action play:

Bulls/Bucks Under 207

Will wait to see how much lower the total in Milwaukee drops, and strongly consider a very small middle opportunity, but more of an insurance, in light of recent news concerning trades. Not sure what to make of the swap, as a Bulls fan, but do know, that Nocioni is a solid defensive player for the Bulls..add that in with the fact that the team is young, and lacks leadership, and it makes it hard, to form a well founded, expectation of how things will play out tonight, imo. Whoever replaces Nocioni's minutes tonight, will not play as well defensively, that I am confident about. Will update the play right before tip.

 

[NumberZ]

Last second, decision to take the 76ers tonight..

Action play:

Philadelphia 76er's +1

 

[crazy]

good luck mrN

i'm on charlotte myself

 

[TraderMike]

Good line movement on that Bulls Under play, I saw 204.5 in a few books. Go Bulls and thanks for the plays.

 

[NYG4lifeNYK]

Will wait to see how much lower the total in Milwaukee drops, and strongly consider a very small middle opportunity, but more of an insurance, in light of recent news concerning trades. Not sure what to make of the swap, as a Bulls fan, but do know, that Nocioni is a solid defensive player for the Bulls..add that in with the fact that the team is young, and lacks leadership, and it makes it hard, to form a well founded, expectation of how things will play out tonight, imo. Whoever replaces Nocioni's minutes tonight, will not play as well defensively, that I am confident about. Will update the play right before tip.

Any decision yet? Under? It moved to 205.5

 

[NumberZ]

Any decision yet? Under? It moved to 205.5

Going to downgrade the play, to a small play...no longer confident, but with line movement supporting the play, despite the trade news, I will let it ride for small..

GL to us.

 

[NumberZ]

Could not get one of my plays out in time, having internet troubles, annoying but it happens I guess. Either way, here is the recap of posted plays..

Action plays:

Philadelphia 76er's +1

Charlotte Bobcats -5

Portland Trail Blazers -11


Small play:

Bulls/Bucks Under 207

 

[NumberZ]

good luck mrN

i'm on charlotte myself

GL to both of us, then :toast:

 

[NYG4lifeNYK]

GL to both of us, then :toast:

Add me into the mix :howdy: 50-53 atm

 

[NumberZ]

Good line movement on that Bulls Under play, I saw 204.5 in a few books. Go Bulls and thanks for the plays.

Still in a little bit of shock, with the news that Nocioni is gone. Hope it doesn't compromise the Under, and more importantly, hope it doesn't negatively affect this Bulls team, for the long run.

GL to both of us with the play

 

[NumberZ]

Add me into the mix :howdy: 50-53 atm

Lets hope the Bobcats, stop getting abused on the offensive glass, and stop allowing the Pacers to score on 2nd chance opportunities. hno:

GL to us...