LA/Cleveland total

Brock Landers · Nov 18, 2003

Does anyone else think this total is way too high?

La Clippers Total's are going over, however the numbers are squewed badly by the 1st two games in Japan where they just seemed to not want to play D on either side, possibly for entertainment purposes??

Anyway, Cleveland has cracked 100 ONE time this year, mostly a low scoring team.

Any comments are appreciated!

ATX · Nov 18, 2003

looks a little high, but LA has scored over 100 in some of the road games, CLE has scored over 94 just once at home.

I think the line move was based more on playing style/matchups. I also think the line will move back down a little when middlers come to market. Not 100% sure, could be the books playing video games. Line moves of 1.5 points or more on totals early in the NBA season usually do well. I lean to the over, but too much conflicting info, I am waiting. You're right about CLE not scoring triple digits, which is why I may pass, but playing style in the NBA is a pretty large part of NBA totals, and my guess is that this is what this move is based on, could be video games or a group moving the total for a very large play on the under later on, however.

Brock Landers · Nov 18, 2003

i got in on a teaser last night when i thought the line was high, now its move to 197 1/2...i had 195. The teaser line of mine is under 203.

MrKennedy · Nov 18, 2003

This game will be up and down the court, fast pace lots of shots. wouldn't touch the under. it may come in.. but the way this game is gonna be played tonight.. I dunno. much better plays out there.

OccamsRazor · Nov 19, 2003

I'm little late but asking the worse defense in the league in points given up (Clipps)and the best offense (Clipps)to win you an UNDER bet is asking for trouble.