One decent NBA road dog...

[OMNIVOROUS FROG]

Raptors + 7 1/2 2 units

4 units 1-0 +4
3 units 4-1 +8.7
2 units 5-5 -1.0
1 unit 3-1 +1.9
Bottom line (+13.6)
Winning days 8-1.

Like this spot, with the matchups, getting over key #7. Raptors much improved with Woods and Alston. Bosh also playing well, and this squad competes and stays close, most of their games. Had an especially competitive West coast trip. Heat just do not impress me. Barely playing .500 last 10, with only one game a 10 point win. They are thin, and just do not dominate anyone, nor do they blow anyone out. In fact, they have had two OT games last 10, and wins have been by a score. I foresee similar results here. Raptors hang tough, have a shot at the end. No OT! Take a cover loss in regulation. But hope for the upset. I want to have all my plays in positive territory. 2 units is the only negative because of juice. Swing back to positive tonight.

Best Wishes...:howdy:

Will also post another NCAA sleeper in approprate forum about an hour before it goes.:digit:

 

[Hellboy]

Good luck, OF !
Think the Raptors will keep it close.

 

[STONER]

thanks frog. was wondering where you "hopped" off to for a bit. glad to see you back! go dinosaurs tonight.

stoner

 

[spreadbeater]

OF,

I think that if I had to play a side, I would play the one that you are on. But, OF, you know that I am not gonna play against my Heat. Especially when I am going to be there rooting them on. I do beleive that the line makers have overvalued the Heat tremendously so far this year. They have had a hard time covering such huge numbers when they are favored. The reason for this is that their defense has been awful. They can put plenty of points up, but they are just playing horrific perimeter defense. The only thing that worries me about your Raptors play is that Stan Van Gundy has been venting to his team about their poor defensive effort, especially on fast break defense. If the Heat respond to their head coach tonight and put up a good defensive showing, I think that the Heat may cover the number. Good luck! And as for Alston and Woods, Alston is the real deal. However, Woods is a joke and he will get exposed tonight by the Diesel.

SB

 

[OMNIVOROUS FROG]

Posted NCAA selection a bit early.

SB, I know Woods will struggle with Shaq, everyone does. But Dwayne will have his hands full with Alston. Other positions slightly favor Raptors. They loaf around on defense, do not get back or play halfcourt defense well. That is amazing with the big fella back there, but it is personnel. That is what they sacrificed in the trade, team defense and defensive depth. Having coach VG moan about it and fixing it are worlds apart. Still overated vs. number, weak home fave. Weak any fave actually. But should be entertaining game. Maybe I will get miracle backdoor like last game you attended. Either way, hope I cover, and you get an entertaining game.

Best Wishes...:howdy:

 

[sportsbet]

:toast: Love it Froggy it's one of my 5 tonight (and my only road doggie)!

Good luck to us tonight!

sb

 

[OMNIVOROUS FROG]

Updated record, with goal met, no losing figures...


4 units 1-0 +4.0
3 units 4-1 +8.7
2 units 6-5 +1.0
1 unit 3-1 +1.9
Bottom line (+15.6)
Winning days 9-1. 90%

Pretty much like I scripted. Close game, 1 possession, luckily no OT. Outright winner. Hard to say never in doubt, but I was not worried. Swept board, again.

Cigar, wine, jacuzzi and a rubdown.

Best Wishes...OF:howdy:

 

[Hustler982]

too easy!

 

[spreadbeater]

OF,

Nice win for you. The Heat were horrible, could not hit an open jump shot all night. Besides Wade, I believe the Heat perimeter guys shot 2-25. What a joke! They wasted a huge, huge effort from Shaq. Just a joke! Eddie Jones was absolutely horrible, shooting 0-4 with 5 turnovers and letting Rose get the offensive rebound at the end and then fouling Rose. What a joke! Eddie Jones has been pathetic. Again, congrats on the win. Was with you on your college selection. Im out.

SB