Friday, January 30, 2009

Hey guys, CClantz here. Due to the small board I'm only playing one game today. I like the Lakers giving 7 in Minnesota. Phil Jackson will have the Lakers ready to play after coming off a home loss to the thunderous Bobcats. I know the T-Wolves have had one of the better records in the league since the new year, but any time the best team in the conference is laying 7 to a 16-28 squad who just lost by 9 at home to a struggling Pistons team you ride the favorite like Seabiscuit. Bottom line Kobe, Gasol, and co roll to a double digit win.

$$$ Lakers - 7

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Today's Picks 1/30/09

It's Friday which means there aren't any college basketball to bet on unless you're an alumni of Cornell and you know their players throw games. The NBA let's the officials do this in the post season, and because the playoffs are still months away I'm mildly confident in a couple of games tonight.

$$$ I like the Cav's giving the giant 15 1/2 points at home against the Clippers. Giving over 15 is never a good thing unless the Circus Clippers are in town. The Cav's are coming off a loss to the Magic and will be looking to beat up an already hideous Chris Kaman Clipper squad.


Friendly Side Bet -- The over/under for how many children cry while Kaman signs pregame autographs is 9. Over/under for how many children he consumes is 3.

$$$ I also like the Kings in a pick em at home against Chicago. Yes the Kings have lost five straight but (I hate to say this) they are due for a win. They are coming off a respectable 9 point loss at Boston after losing by just 7 at Cleveland. And in two of their previous three home games they lost by a combined 5 points. Parlay that with a dismal Bulls squad I predict the Kings to win easily.