Why is Memphis +5 tonight, when...

[Champ10]

they beat LA as 1pt dogs at home earlier this month?

[be47320]

kobe

[Raptors007]

kobe played that game.

[skrilla]

kobe might score 50 tonight

[Jahred]

Originally Posted by Champ10

they beat LA as 1pt dogs at home earlier this month?

the last meeting was after a back to back vs. Boston in what was an emotional win which set up for a perfect let down spot vs. what was a rested memphis team.

This game opened at 4 or 4.5 i believe and is higher because of the rest the team has had and the health of kobe.

[Bisket]

same thing happened with the clippers

lakers lost as a 4.5 fav.........a week later they were 10.5 and covered easily. First game had no Gasol, but he's not worth 6 points

[Champ10]

Originally Posted by Jahred

the last meeting was after a back to back vs. Boston in what was an emotional win which set up for a perfect let down spot vs. what was a rested memphis team.

Yep - I was on Memphis big that game for that exact reason. Surprised to see them now as 5pt dogs though since they match-up relatively well with LA.