Welcome to Ecks & Bacon for Monday, May 16, 2016 (Benjamin Lee Eckstein)
Oklahoma City Thunder +7
Hooping it up tonight and gonna buy Oklahoma City +7 points over the Warriors. These teams have played three times this season, with Golden State sweeping the board. The Dubs (-7.5) beat OKC 116-108 at home. The over/under total was 233.5, an easy under. The Warriors (-3) went down to Oklahoma and posted a 121-118 W, a push. The total was 233.5 again, but this time it went over. In the last meeting, GSW (-7.5) cruised to a 121-106 victory, and went under the posted total of 230.5. The Thunder were tied or ahead in each game in the fourth quarter, and after beating a VERY sound Spurs club, should be able to have the confidence to stay within a field goal. Gimme half a Benjamin on OKC.
Oklahoma City Thunder +7
Hooping it up tonight and gonna buy Oklahoma City +7 points over the Warriors. These teams have played three times this season, with Golden State sweeping the board. The Dubs (-7.5) beat OKC 116-108 at home. The over/under total was 233.5, an easy under. The Warriors (-3) went down to Oklahoma and posted a 121-118 W, a push. The total was 233.5 again, but this time it went over. In the last meeting, GSW (-7.5) cruised to a 121-106 victory, and went under the posted total of 230.5. The Thunder were tied or ahead in each game in the fourth quarter, and after beating a VERY sound Spurs club, should be able to have the confidence to stay within a field goal. Gimme half a Benjamin on OKC.
Bob Balfe
NBA9:05 EST
Rotation #701-702
Warriors -7.5 over ThunderThe last few times both teams got together in this building the Warriors shot lights out in the first half. One of the recent games they scored 79 pts. I just can’t get over the quick start that the Warriors put up. Oklahoma State is capable of winning on the road as we saw them beat the Spurs twice, but this is different because they are going to have to put up 55+ points in the first half or this game will be over before the 3rd quarter. I believe the Thunder will be playing catch up all night. Take Golden State.
MLB
10:05 EST
Rotation #961-962
A’s -120 over Rangers
Manaea/Holland
It is hard to keep the level of play at a high level after an emotional series against the Blue Jays. The Rangers are on the map now because of all the wrong reasons after that fight yesterday. Texas has the more known pitcher on the mound yet are the underdogs. This to me screams big time trap game for people betting based on emotions. Holland has struggled this year and I expect the A’s to tag a couple monster home runs in this game with the wind blowing out. Take Oakland.
NBA9:05 EST
Rotation #701-702
Warriors -7.5 over ThunderThe last few times both teams got together in this building the Warriors shot lights out in the first half. One of the recent games they scored 79 pts. I just can’t get over the quick start that the Warriors put up. Oklahoma State is capable of winning on the road as we saw them beat the Spurs twice, but this is different because they are going to have to put up 55+ points in the first half or this game will be over before the 3rd quarter. I believe the Thunder will be playing catch up all night. Take Golden State.
MLB
10:05 EST
Rotation #961-962
A’s -120 over Rangers
Manaea/Holland
It is hard to keep the level of play at a high level after an emotional series against the Blue Jays. The Rangers are on the map now because of all the wrong reasons after that fight yesterday. Texas has the more known pitcher on the mound yet are the underdogs. This to me screams big time trap game for people betting based on emotions. Holland has struggled this year and I expect the A’s to tag a couple monster home runs in this game with the wind blowing out. Take Oakland.
