John Chang
I've nailed my last two 20 dime selections, and we're looking to make it three in a row tonight in Chi-town! Enjoy the games, and best of luck!
CHICAGO BULLS -8.5 over Atlanta Hawks, 20 dimes
Great matchup for the Bulls at home in Game 1. Kirk Hinrich is injured and expected to miss the series for Atlanta, and this will hurt them deeply since the entire team is used to Hinrich running the point and distributing the ball. Benchwarmer Jeff Teague will be taking his place, and I expect him to be rusty and ineffective after spending most of the season and all of the playoffs sitting on a folding chair. The Hawks have some well known stars, but without Hinrich running the point, they'll have trouble getting the offense moving against the league's top ranked home defense. To add to Chicago's advantage, they are a far better rebounding team than Atlanta. The Hawks sit near the bottom of the league rankings in boards, while the Bulls are 2nd overall in this category. Chicago also gives up the fewest rebounds against opponents, meaning that 2nd chances are not going to come easily for the Hawks while the Bulls should have plenty of 2nd chance opportunities off of missed field goals. Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau and the Bulls crushed the Hawks in the last two meetings of these teams, winning the battle in the paint and shooting a better percentage in both contests. And we can't forget about potential MVP Derrick Rose, who has scored at least 30 points the last two times he's faced Atlanta. Luol Deng has also emerged as a potent playoff contributor, complementing nicely to the slashing ability of Rose. The line has moved in favor of the Hawks, so this might continue to be a fortunate thing for us. Monitor this closely throughout the day and perhaps wait to see if this line goes down to 8 or even 7.5 at some books. Either way, I expect the home team to cruise by double digits tonight.
Dallas Mavericks +6 over LOS ANGELES LAKERS, 10 dimes
SAN DIEGO PADRES (-150, list both pitchers) over Pittsburgh Pirates, 5 dimes
I've nailed my last two 20 dime selections, and we're looking to make it three in a row tonight in Chi-town! Enjoy the games, and best of luck!
CHICAGO BULLS -8.5 over Atlanta Hawks, 20 dimes
Great matchup for the Bulls at home in Game 1. Kirk Hinrich is injured and expected to miss the series for Atlanta, and this will hurt them deeply since the entire team is used to Hinrich running the point and distributing the ball. Benchwarmer Jeff Teague will be taking his place, and I expect him to be rusty and ineffective after spending most of the season and all of the playoffs sitting on a folding chair. The Hawks have some well known stars, but without Hinrich running the point, they'll have trouble getting the offense moving against the league's top ranked home defense. To add to Chicago's advantage, they are a far better rebounding team than Atlanta. The Hawks sit near the bottom of the league rankings in boards, while the Bulls are 2nd overall in this category. Chicago also gives up the fewest rebounds against opponents, meaning that 2nd chances are not going to come easily for the Hawks while the Bulls should have plenty of 2nd chance opportunities off of missed field goals. Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau and the Bulls crushed the Hawks in the last two meetings of these teams, winning the battle in the paint and shooting a better percentage in both contests. And we can't forget about potential MVP Derrick Rose, who has scored at least 30 points the last two times he's faced Atlanta. Luol Deng has also emerged as a potent playoff contributor, complementing nicely to the slashing ability of Rose. The line has moved in favor of the Hawks, so this might continue to be a fortunate thing for us. Monitor this closely throughout the day and perhaps wait to see if this line goes down to 8 or even 7.5 at some books. Either way, I expect the home team to cruise by double digits tonight.
Dallas Mavericks +6 over LOS ANGELES LAKERS, 10 dimes
SAN DIEGO PADRES (-150, list both pitchers) over Pittsburgh Pirates, 5 dimes
Brandon Lang
15 dime: Mavs over the Lakers.
10 dime: Tigers on the runline over the Yankees
50 dime series selection is on the Mavs over the Lakers in second round action
50 Dime series selection is on the Grizzlies over the Thunder in second round action.
Bonus Play: Chicago/Atlanta Over
15 dime: Mavs over the Lakers.
10 dime: Tigers on the runline over the Yankees
50 dime series selection is on the Mavs over the Lakers in second round action
50 Dime series selection is on the Grizzlies over the Thunder in second round action.
Bonus Play: Chicago/Atlanta Over
