Friday, January 20, 2006

Here are two teams known for their defensive traits.
Indiana Pacers at Minnesota Timberwolves
This match up brings thoughts of grinding half court game and the line for this game opened at 179 (Pinny)
But looking at both teams the scores are on the rise.
Pacers are hurting they'll be shorthanded again as Jermaine O'Neal sits with an ankle, Jamaal Tinsley with an elbow, and Scot Pollard with a back-- all are doubtful. In addition, Stephen Jackson with flu-like symptoms and Fred Jones with a right thigh bruise made the injury report, though both are listed as probably for the game. But the line up of Croshere, Granger, Harrison, Jackson and Johnson has 4-2 record and defense will give more, hopefully the Pacers scoring will keep up. Current Pacers have punched through 90 point scoring 4 out of last 5 games.
T-Wolves are playing offense too. Their defense is good at home, but scoring is also up. I'm sure the game will have that defensive tone, but look for the score to go slightly over the number.

As usual buying 1.5 points from current line.
IND/MIN OVER 176.5 -115 for 2 units(L)
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Lakers at Suns.
Lakers OT loss playing back to back road games. I see Suns wanting to come out gunning and Lakers front court to give a little.

LAL/PHO 1st Quarter Over 52.5 -114 for 1 unit(L)
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My late addition is Mavs to come out strong against the Clips in L.A.
DAL 1st Quarter -1.5 Even for 2 units(W)

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2nd Half addition. LAL/PHO game is sluggish with much hope of 2nd half scoring. I don't think it'll happen.
LAL/PHO 2nd Half UNDER 104.5 -120 for 2 units(L)

Bad outing.
1-3 -3.84 units

2 comments:

Batis84 said...

Finally, 76ers haven't taught Defensive-lessons from coach. Good. It's time to come back on previous Offensive style and Memphis will add power too:
Philadelphia - Memphis Over 187.5

Good luck Clutch

Clutch said...

Wow, the OT did not help your game. See if we can improve tomorrow.