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Post by thesyndicate on Sept 5, 2014 9:58:43 GMT -6
Pick'em Panel!
Participants for this week:
Atlantic->J2
Central->Soundwave
Midwest->Darth
Pacific->BowToTheBill
Games:
12/09 - Celtics (-5.5) @ Pacers
12/10 - Raptors (-13.5) @ Pistons
12/12 - Warriors (-7.5) @ Rockets
12/13 - Hawks @ Suns - Will total points scored between the two teams be higher or lower than 167.5?
12/17 - Mavericks (-22.5) @ Hawks
12/17 - Grizz @ Blazers (-12.5)
12/19 - Nuggets @ Wizards (No Spread - Pick'em)
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Sept 5, 2014 11:00:37 GMT -6
12/09 - Celtics (-5.5) @ Pacers: Pacers are a very good team at home, but the Celtics have already beaten them in Indy by 12. I still think this is a toss up, but I think the better team wins and covers.
12/10 - Raptors (-13.5) @ Pistons: Just looking at the teams on paper, they're pretty even, with maybe the edge going to the Pistons. While they've struggled mightily, the Raptors haven't exactly been world beaters as of late. I think the Pistons may win straight up. With the spread too, Pistons are easy pick.
12/12 - Warriors (-7.5) @ Rockets Fully healthy, this could be a different pick. But the Warriors are missing Smits, meaning Kemp will have to matchup with Shaq at the Center position which gives Shaq the edge. Throw in the fact that they're in Houston, and I think the Rockets win straight up.
12/13 - Hawks @ Suns - Will total points scored between the two teams be higher or lower than 167.5? Under. Both teams play near the slowest pace in the league and boast 2 of the least efficient offenses in the league. The Suns lack of defense shouldn't matter as Hawks are just so terrible on offense.
12/17 - Mavericks (-22.5) @ Hawks Hawks have yet to lose a home game by more than 10 points. Idc who you are, you don't normally win road games by 23 points.
12/17 - Grizz @ Blazers (-12.5) Breaking news: the Blazers are 100% legit. Not only that, but they have one of the best home court advantages in the league. I expect them to cover.
12/19 - Nuggets @ Wizards (No Spread - Pick'em) Two teams that play the same tune: good enough to win at home against almost anyone but just not talented enough to consistently put it together on the road.
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Soundwave
Full Member
Toronto Raptors
Winter is coming
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Post by Soundwave on Sept 5, 2014 11:14:32 GMT -6
12/09 - Celtics (-5.5) @ Pacers
Celtics. Cause they are that lucky.
12/10 - Raptors (-13.5) @ Pistons
Raptors never lose to Pistons by this much.
12/12 - Warriors (-7.5) @ Rockets
Warriors are missing Smits which helps Rockets at least cover the spread.
12/13 - Hawks @ Suns - Will total points scored between the two teams be higher or lower than 167.5?
HIGHER What happens when crap meets crap? Do you get better crap? or just more crap?
12/17 - Mavericks (-22.5) @ Hawks
Hawks have a way of keeping it close at home so I believe they cover.
12/17 - Grizz @ Blazers (-12.5)
Blazers will win but will not cover against the most disappointingly underperforming team in the history of sim league.
12/19 - Nuggets @ Wizards (No Spread - Pick'em)
Wizards have only lost 1 home game all season
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Post by DarthVegito on Sept 5, 2014 12:09:31 GMT -6
12/09 - Celtics (-5.5) @ Pacers - CELTICS - Pacers are looking good, but the Celtics are much better. Strong is also out. I don't see the Pacers covering this.
12/10 - Raptors (-13.5) @ Pistons - PISTONS - Both of these teams are bad but 13.5 is a lot. Detroit being at home they could very well win this straight up. Pistons cover easily.
12/12 - Warriors (-7.5) @ Rockets - ROCKETS -Rockets are looking better....finally. I think Shaq has finally had his coming out party, he looks like a bad man. If Smits was available I would take Golden State. But I think the Rockets cover.
12/13 - Hawks @ Suns - Will total points scored between the two teams be higher or lower than 167.5? - LOWER
12/17 - Mavericks (-22.5) @ Hawks - HAWKS - 22.5 points seems crazy. I'm good but I'm not the Celtics! Damn.
12/17 - Grizz @ Blazers (-12.5) - GRIZZLIES - Sure the Blazers should win this but 12.5 is I think a but too much. I'll take the points.
12/19 - Nuggets @ Wizards (No Spread - Pick'em) - WIZARDS - Wizards are very good at home. Should be a close game but I'll take the Wiz.
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Post by LoCo89 on Sept 5, 2014 12:43:27 GMT -6
12/17 - Grizz @ Blazers (-12.5) Blazers will win but will not cover against the most disappointingly underperforming team in the history of sim league.  |
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J2
Junior Member
Washington Wizards
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Post by J2 on Sept 5, 2014 13:30:42 GMT -6
12/09 - Celtics (-5.5) @ Pacers
Pauly's led his team to the top of the Central once again, but I have a hard time picking them against the Celtics (especially since the Celts have already beaten Indiana in their house during their current streak). So I won't.
12/10 - Raptors (-13.5) @ Pistons
The Pistons have been a big disappointment so far, but I'm not so sure that it automatically equates to a loss here. The Pistons have already defended their homecourt and beaten the Raptors this season...I think they can do it again.
12/12 - Warriors (-7.5) @ Rockets
The Rockets are back to their old form, but this is a big test for them. The champs are in town, but they're a man down at a vital position - Rik Smits will be gone. The Warriors were terrifying before Smits, though, so I'm expecting a close game, with Glen, Shawn and Cedric collectively overpowering the Shaq Effect...but in a close game.
12/13 - Hawks @ Suns - (Will total points scored between the two teams be higher or lower than 167.5?)
The Suns have more offensive output than the Hawks, which will give them the win, but don't expect a shootout here. I'm expecting this to be a "first to 75 points wins" game, which means that combined, the total score won't exceed 167.5, if it even reaches that many.
12/17 - Mavericks (-22.5) @ Hawks
Lol. Hawks will limit the Mavs a bit, but they won't win. Mavs won't blow them out this bad, though.
12/17 - Grizz @ Blazers (-12.5)
The Word of Gatling aside, Patrick Ewing just won't be able to do much against Shawn Bradley. I can't see the Grizz upsetting the Blazers here, and I think the Blazers overpower them easily.
12/19 - Nuggets @ Wizards
Dem Wiz kids still haven't learned how to put it together yet, while the Nuggets have been one of the biggest surprises this season, and will likely come in hot. Looks like the Wiz will have their hands ful...oh they're at home? Never mind. Wiz win.
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