Boston a TRAP?

[CAP-IT-OFF]

Is Boston still a trap if if Roy is not in this game tonight at -5?

Seems about fair right?

 

[krk1030]

Seems pretty low to me. Roy is by far the Blazers best player, the struggle to score without him.

 

[CAP-IT-OFF]

Since I fell for the Orlando trap I guess I'm gonna fall for the Boston trap.

I'm taking Boston -5 today for 4 units as I'm sure the Blazers don't want to risk Roy getting even worst then he is now and losing him for weeks.

BOL...


"Brandon Roy 'doubtful' for matchup with Celts

Despite officially being a game-time decision, Brandon Roy (hamstring) is calling himself "doubtful" for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

The Blazers are concerned that Roy could make the injury worse if he plays tonight and are therefore leaning toward taking the cautious approach. Assuming Roy can't go, Rudy Fernandez would start in his place against a tough Celtics defense. Dec. 30 - 3:18 pm et"

 

[TuArmedMan]

Boston sure seems like a nice play if Roy is out. I have a feeling Boston wil shut down Oden (if he plays) so basically they will need some sharpshooting to have a chance.

 

[CAP-IT-OFF]

Boston sure seems like a nice play if Roy is out. I have a feeling Boston wil shut down Oden (if he plays) so basically they will need some sharpshooting to have a chance.

Oden in my mind is garbage when playing against Boston. Oden needs more time to develop his game. It may take him 1-2 more years to be great. He gets into foul trouble way to early in games.

Roy should be out. I'm hoping he is out cause I dont see why Portland will risk losing him for an extended period of time...

I'm hoping this line rises to -6 or -6.5 by game time.

 

[trant01]

i think cleveland's line might be a bigger trap than this one.

but i do like portland with the points at home FWIW.

 

[diop]

both the cavs game and this one are a little wierd.

i mean cavs-5 only? against heat.
n boston -6 vs portland (no roy)?? thats just wierd.

mayb that will be a close game then.
n the phoenix line is even wierder?? -4.5!!!

 

[CAP-IT-OFF]

The more I look at the line at -5 the more I like it. In fact it's already at -5.5 to -6 now. Even with Roy or without Roy this line is right as the line also has to consider that the game is being played in Portland where Portland is 11-3.

 

[krk1030]

I think the books are underrating the impact or roy and overrating the portland home court advanatge. This should be 8 or so imo with roy out.

 

[FredsAmeros]

lately "star player" injuries have had positive results

 

[CAP-IT-OFF]

lately "star player" injuries have had positive results

On a Team like Houston and Utah I can say yes to your comment being highly true but not a team like Portland that depends on Roy to create offense. Also maybe you are right if Portland is at home playing a team below 500 but Portland is playing one of the BEST TEAM in the league. Boston will be hungry and take care of business to go home 2-2 in this west coast trip.

 

[Presto]

No Roy = disaster for Portland. Boston by dd.

 

[HighFlyinKilla]

Boston lost the first two games on this road trip. I do'nt see them finishing 1-3. I'm still going to buy down to 4 to get the original number though.

 

[CAP-IT-OFF]

Boston better not shit the bed in the second half. Already gave up 6 points to Portland in the second Q. Grab those rebounds and stop turning the ball over man.

 

[FredsAmeros]

2nd half looks like more of a trap than the game...laying off
GL

 

[CAP-IT-OFF]

Portland has Boston running around in this game. Portland has strong D in the 3rd this is not looking good for Boston -5 at this point. Boston needs to make a crazy run...

 

[CAP-IT-OFF]

Seems like a trap indeed. Boston is sleeping...

 

[kirancheedi]

Yes this looks like a trip,portland leads the game by 6 now

 

[WildThing]

yup, was a fucking trap..another loser for me...a team that has only lost 4 times this year and Portland is w/o their best player and they still blow a 10 point lead....fuck me in the ass hard

 

[CAP-IT-OFF]

Portland is now "locked" in for the game... Count the cash Portland betters...