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Old 05-06-2010, 03:10 PM
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Hawks vs the Magic game 2

This is for me a difficult play....will the Hawks fight like hell after the worst beating in playoff history? The Magic have owned the Hawks...the Hawks have been a BAD road team.....will the Magic have a letdown?

The one play is take the Hawks in the first half because they have to establish some type of game early...but not sure they can do that...

The play for me is the second half of this game! I think there are two many unknowns to feel somewhat safe(if anyone ever feels safe) about a wager....

If you have any imput for the second half please post at halftime if the game IS NOT OVER in your mind....THANKS!

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Old 05-06-2010, 03:25 PM
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In the NBA I think you have to bet situationally and if you can do that you do much better...i.e. only bet when you think there's a clear winner

Both teams are inspired for this game. There is no clear-cut motivational advantage for either...orlando wants to maintain home court and atlanta wants to steal a game, nothing out of the ordinary there

I would pass

Reading the lines however, Orlando torched Atlanta last game and again plays at home. Yet the line opened the same, has moved a bit towards Orlando but is almost identical.

The casual bettor says gee whiz only 10 points that's easy! And so the casual bettors will back Orlando again and think it's easy, meaning from a linereading perspective you take Atlanta because you side with the books who seem more than willing to take any and all bets at -10
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Old 05-06-2010, 03:27 PM
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Old 05-06-2010, 03:30 PM
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Thanks GFootsXtreme! Just trying to get a clear picture would much rather watch the first half unfold...if I had to wager it would be on the over...just believe Hawks won't shoot 34% again and the defenses have only had one days rest...Hawks are due for a playoff over in this situation.

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Old 05-06-2010, 03:32 PM
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Thanks Romanowski!!
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Old 05-06-2010, 03:33 PM
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I'm just going to play small wager on the over....

Let me know if you have anything at half!!!!

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Old 05-06-2010, 03:35 PM
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gl hoops, you are a class act
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Old 05-06-2010, 03:38 PM
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Thanks Romanowski!!!1 I'm an older guy just trying to learn from well repected people so I don't lose my ass which I did a few times before!

GL!!!! Let me know if you see anything at half...I read your posts all the time!
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Old 05-06-2010, 06:24 PM
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same opening line as the 1st game after the Hawks just got blown out by 40... I'll take the Hawks and the points! Vegas is gunna hammer the public tonight!
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Old 05-06-2010, 06:27 PM
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gl hoop magic You ain't any older than this 2bagger. I used wooden bats !

this is a tough game to cap
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Old 05-06-2010, 06:46 PM
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I look at it like this if you get beat in the margins of 17-43 points in 4 of your 5 last meetings and your only lucky win was a buzzer beating slam dunk they probably gave to you, Do you honestly think they are going to have an anwser on how to stop them in 2 days. when this ass kicken has happened all year long and the Magic has dominated the Hawks for the past 3 years. I know everyone wants to take the Hawks in hopes of redeeming themselves but fuk when the same shit has happened all year long and you still dont hve an anwser just because its the play-offs that doesn't chang anything. I mean it wont be a 43 point blowout but even if the Hawks are hitting their shots. The Magic can still win by 15 points. this Hawks team is not as good as everyone thought. The played a Milwukee team that barely made it in and was wounded and it still took the Hawks 7 games to beat them. Wake up people. I know my record id not that great but I feel really confident in this play
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Old 05-06-2010, 07:07 PM
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I know my record id not that great but I feel really confident in this play
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Old 05-06-2010, 07:35 PM
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what's so funny?
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Winner on the over!!!!!.....Thanks for the comments!!! It all helps!!!!!


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Old 05-06-2010, 10:57 PM
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nice call on the total
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