USA vs Russia, China vs Australia: Thoughts, lines, plays, etc...

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

I don't have any available lines for the games that will take place at 8:00am(Russia/USA) and 10:15am(AUS/China).

Should be interesting how big of a favorite that Australia and the United States are. Also would be interested to see the O/U that you guys might have.

 

[Patrick_Bateman]

Where the lines?

 

[Patrick_Bateman]

There they are

Usa -24
Russia +24
Over/Under 155.5

China +17.5
Aussie -17.5
Over/under 150.5

 

[Patrick_Bateman]

Based off those lines, i already love both overs and Usa-24. I think china could cover that 17 spread. Just early thoughts.

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

I love the 24 and over in that USA game as well. I don't see any team accept the Aussies coming within 30. Russia is an OK team, but they rely on consistant play within the team and team USA is going to disrupt everything. Russia is not a high powered offense, which could scare me on the over/under. I don't see them scoring more than 65tops against USA. The USA should win this game by atleast 30.

 

[Patrick_Bateman]

That over /under in the usa game is so small. I thought Usa would be favored by at least 30. I think they are giving the Aussies too much credit.

 

[Patrick_Bateman]

I am so dumping on Spain tommorrow. -7 points only versus Lit.

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

That over /under in the usa game is so small. I thought Usa would be favored by at least 30. I think they are giving the Aussies too much credit.

When you look at team Russia and how they play, you'll see that there's no way in hell they can keep the USA within 30. You can count on USA scoring 90. I don't think Russia can score 70 points, afterall, they barely topped 70 against some bad teams.

-24 is free money, they will win by atleast 30.

 

[Patrick_Bateman]

I am second guessing what I said about the China over/under. I am starting to think 150 is too high.

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

The Aussies lowest scoring game was 75 against Russia, a game they played very badly in the 1H.

China isn't a powerful offense, kind of like their mens team. They rely on playing well as a team. Their highest output was 80pts against NEW ZELAND, a team that gave up 72pts to MALI. UNDER looks like a solid play in that game. Just not sure yet, will have to do a bit more searching!

 

[Patrick_Bateman]

The Aussies lowest scoring game was 75 against Russia, a game they played very badly in the 1H.

China isn't a powerful offense, kind of like their mens team. They rely on playing well as a team. Their highest output was 80pts against NEW ZELAND, a team that gave up 72pts to MALI. UNDER looks like a solid play in that game. Just not sure yet, will have to do a bit more searching!

What i worry about China is that their going to love to run with the Aussies. Their defensive is respectable and they play aggressive, unlike the pussy men's team. How is the Aussie's defense? I never watched their only competive game (versus russia). I think China can cover 17.5. Thats way too much points. I easily see a 83-70 game. (aussie win)

 

[Icemantbi]

Lines are razor sharp at these olympics. After the thumping I took with the US mens team and Spain, I think I'm going to take the US and buy 2 points for -22

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

The Aussies are solid inside. They also have solid defense. If you watch that Korea game(granted, not much inside game), Korea couldn't find, nor hit their perimiter shots. They are definately aggressive, confident, and a good team. I will have to look at that spread more.

 

[Patrick_Bateman]

Lines are razor sharp at these olympics. After the thumping I took with the US mens team and Spain, I think I'm going to take the US and buy 2 points for -22

Close losses on those games. :sad3: I am lucky i had Spain at 13hno:. There linesmakers are doing a better job now with more games having been played.

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

I think for the most part, the lines on womens games have been off. The mens games have been super tight.

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

I think for the most part, the lines on womens games have been off. The mens games have been super tight.

Either this, or I'm not doing my homework right :lol:

 

[ivan722]

Guys we are discussing the Olympic womens basketball here eh? I just want to ensure I'm on the same track or path as you two gents, that's all.
:howdy:

 

[w8lifterguy]

US women are hitting their stride at the perfect time. Have to agree -24 is about 6 or 7 points light on what a true should be. The veterans on the the US squad (Lisa Leslie, Tina Thompson, Diana Taurasi) are on a serious mission.
This one looks like a 101-70 final. Have to go Red-White-Blue minus the 24 as good as it gets.


:thumbsup2:

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

yes, WOMENS ivan

 

[MrRogers]

08/21/08 USA -24.5
08:00 ET
08/21/08 Australia -17

finally some fucking sleep!

good luck