why on earth would you lay double digits on the road on a team without Ilgauskas and gibson?
With Ilgauskas out who is going to have a chance against Al Jefferson? Ben Wallace? Probably not good if he has nobody to split the minutes with...
93% of the public agree on Cleveland. that is typically not a good thing.
Not that it can't happen, just that it is reasonably unlikely.
Just my thoughts. Good luck with what you decide.
With Ilgauskas out who is going to have a chance against Al Jefferson? Ben Wallace? Probably not good if he has nobody to split the minutes with...
93% of the public agree on Cleveland. that is typically not a good thing.
Not that it can't happen, just that it is reasonably unlikely.
Just my thoughts. Good luck with what you decide.
Guy is 9-1 his last 10 NBA...
MINNESOTA
Game: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game Time: 12/17/2008 8:05:00 PM Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves Reason: I'm taking the points with MINNESOTA. The Cavaliers have been playing great basketball. However, they're dealing with some key injuries right now and they finally saw their winning streak snapped last time out. I played against them in that game and they lost outright at Atlanta. Now, they're back on the road and expected to lay more points than they've been asked to lay for a road game all season long. I believe that's asking too much and that the line is too high. Yes, the T-Wolves got blown out last game. However, that was on the road and they were playing the second of back to back games. Prior to that, they'd been playing much better since the coaching change and had gone 3-1 ATS their previous four games. Just like the Cavs are laying more points on the road than they have all season, the T-Wolves are getting more points at home than they have vs. any team all season. In fact, Minnesota has hosted the likes of the Celtics, Spurs, Jazz, Suns, Nuggets and Blazers. Yet, none of those teams have been asked to lay more than eight points when they came here. It is worth noting that the T-Wolves are a tidy 5-1 ATS the last six times they were underdogs of greater than eight points though. The Cavs definitely miss Gibson, as he had been shooting very well before the injury. Not having Ilgauskas, who is listed as day-to-day, is arguably an even bigger blow though. In tonight's matchup, it should allow Minnesota's Al Jefferson to chance to have a big game. Look for a determined effort from the T-Wolves this evening, as they give their short-handed guests all they can handle and continue their recent success as large underdogs. *Best Bet
MINNESOTA
Game: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game Time: 12/17/2008 8:05:00 PM Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves Reason: I'm taking the points with MINNESOTA. The Cavaliers have been playing great basketball. However, they're dealing with some key injuries right now and they finally saw their winning streak snapped last time out. I played against them in that game and they lost outright at Atlanta. Now, they're back on the road and expected to lay more points than they've been asked to lay for a road game all season long. I believe that's asking too much and that the line is too high. Yes, the T-Wolves got blown out last game. However, that was on the road and they were playing the second of back to back games. Prior to that, they'd been playing much better since the coaching change and had gone 3-1 ATS their previous four games. Just like the Cavs are laying more points on the road than they have all season, the T-Wolves are getting more points at home than they have vs. any team all season. In fact, Minnesota has hosted the likes of the Celtics, Spurs, Jazz, Suns, Nuggets and Blazers. Yet, none of those teams have been asked to lay more than eight points when they came here. It is worth noting that the T-Wolves are a tidy 5-1 ATS the last six times they were underdogs of greater than eight points though. The Cavs definitely miss Gibson, as he had been shooting very well before the injury. Not having Ilgauskas, who is listed as day-to-day, is arguably an even bigger blow though. In tonight's matchup, it should allow Minnesota's Al Jefferson to chance to have a big game. Look for a determined effort from the T-Wolves this evening, as they give their short-handed guests all they can handle and continue their recent success as large underdogs. *Best Bet
