NBA PLAYOFF PICKS: DAY 2

Disappointing 2-2 on Day 1. This is what we like today:

Raptors @ Magic -7: Raptors have been struggling for a while. While we like Chris Bosh, the Raptors are very overrated. We think they are the weakest team in the playoffs. We think the Magic roll. They will win the series in 5 game. For Game One, take the Magic -7.

Nuggets @ Lakers -8.5: This is a lot of points, but the Nuggets are bad. They play no D. Especially on the road. Lakers win this series in 4. In Game One take the Lakers -8.5.

SIxers +10 @ Pistons: We love this match-up. It will be an exciting series. The Sixers are young and like to run. The Pistons are old vets and know how to get it done. The Pistons will win the series, but the Sixers will make it hard. The Pistons in 7, but take the Sixers in Game One +10.

Hawks +15 @ Celtics: Celtics will roll in this one and will win this series in 4. However, for Game One, this is too many points. Doc Rivers is smart-if he gets a huge lead late he will pull his stars. That will give the Hawks time and opportunity to cover. Take the Hawks +15.

Good luck!

Runny & Flash

2008 NBA PLAYOFF PREVIEW: LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!!!!

Greetings! It has been a while since Flash and I have surfaced with a post. We apologize for the absence. Most of our disappearance was due to the NCAA and NFL football seasons coming to a sad end. We usually go into a morbid hibernation at the end of the football season, but we know there is plenty of work to do!

As you know, we started off the NBA season in a bad way. However, we’ve been perfecting our strategies over the course of the rest of the regular season and we are locked in!! We understand the value of putting something in print for the world to see, so we wouldn’t put our picks out there unless we were behind them 100% of the way. That said, we are back lovin’ the NBA again and we have some good insight (and picks) for the upcoming playoffs. Let’s roll:

Wiz +3.5 @ Cavs: Of all the East match-ups, this is THE one where the ‘dog is most likely to win. Granted, we understand that that is not going out on limb with that one, but it is what it is. The Wiz are finally healthy. Agent 0, Caron, Antwan and Deshawn are back together again. That does not spell good news for the Cavs. The Cavs have NOTHING besides Lebron. Nothing, and Lebron is nursing a sore back. If last year is any indication, Lebron is the one (if not only) guy that can carry a team by himself into the finals. He did it last year. However, we don’t think he will do it again. This line keeps going up, too. We love it!! We think the Wiz win this series in 5. For game one, Take the Wiz +2.5.

Suns +4 @ Spurs: Of all the West match-ups, this is the one where the ‘dog is most likely to win. The Spurs have shown how the West was one for years now. For this one, the Spurs have a HUGE intangibles advantage. HUGE. They’ve been there before. They play great D. The Suns, on the other hand, have been hit or miss-flashes of brilliance and then losses to teams they should destroy. They rely on deep shooting, so if they are cold, they can get down quick. Sometimes it is too much to dig out. To address this, they went out and got the Diesel to shore up their middle and to take some pressure off of Amare. Amare has flourished. It remains to be seen if their ultimate goal will come through. The Suns may be without Grant Hill. This could be a big loss. However, we think their front court is enough to keep this game close. Suns win this series in 7 game. Take the Suns +4 in game one.

Mavs +4.5 @ Hornets: The Hornets are the story of the NBA this year. CP3 is our pick for MVP. He should get it solely for making Tyson Chandler relevant. They are a good, young team. On paper, they should sweep the Mavs. However, that is why they play the games. We think this is going to be a great series. The Hornets will pobably not win a game on the road. Kidd is a HUGE addition to the Mavs and he has enough left to balance out a good chunk of CP3. Dirk can take Tyson. West is not going to stop Howard. At leats not in game one. We think the Hornets win this series in 6, but we like the Mavs to cover in game one. Take the Mavs +4.5.

Jazz +1 @ Rockets: This series will not be close. The Jazz are a terrible road team, but they will represent. The Rockets may get one at home, but that is it. The Jazz roll and have no business being the ‘dog in game one. The Jazz win this series in 5. In game one, take the Jazz +1.

There it is for day one. Take a look and come back for our day two picks.

As always-good luck!

Runny & Flash

 

NBA PICKS: 12/12/07

2-3 last night brings our season record to 64-74-2. Here is what we like tonight:

Mavs -5.5

Suns -7.5

Suns/Jazz OVER 225

Magic -5

Celtics -15

Clippers +6.5

Bulls +1

Good luck!

Flash & Runny

NBA PICKS: 12/11/07

3-2 last night brings our season record to 62-71-2. Terrible, but we are moving in the right direction. Here is what we like tonight:

Raptors -3 @ Hawks: The Hawks are damn hot right now-winners of 3 straight. They destroyed the Magic last night. The Raptors are slowly getting healthy. The Hawks will not win 4 in a row. Take the Raptors -3.

Clippers @ Nets -6.5: The Nets are 0-8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games!!! They are due for a cover. Good thing they got the Clippers. Take the Nets -6.5.

Pistons @ Grizzlies +5.5: The Pistons may be without Rasheed Wallace. It won’t matter tonight. The Pistons aren’t THAT good with him. This is too many points to give on the road to a team that can throw up some points. Pistons may win, but Grizz will keep it close. Take the Grizzlies +5.5.

Trailblazers @ Jazz -13.5: This game is a trap-this is way too many points to give the Blazers. That is why we like the Jazz. The Jazz own them at home and the Blazers will be without LaMarcus Aldridge. This will be a beatdown. Take the Jazz -13.5.

Spurs @ Warriors +3: The Spurs have been really hot-despite no Duncan. He is likely to play tonight. That said, our analysis says the Warriors cover. Take the Warriors +3.

Good luck.

Runny & Flash

NBA PICKS: 12/6/07

Good evening. We had another disappointing night last night (how soft are the Mavs?!?!?!!?). 2-3-1 last night brings our season to 53-61-2. Only 3 games on the docket tonight. Here’s who we like:

Mavs -7.5 (The Nuggets are the only other team that may be as soft as the Mavs)

Hawks -9 and the UNDER 188.5

Heat -3

Good luck.

Runny & Flash

NBA PICKS: DAY 12/5/07

2-3 last night brings our season record to 51-58-1. Very, very bad. We apologize. However, we know we just need to ride it out. We will. Here is what we like tonight:

Celtics -10

Raptors +7

Knicks +6

Pistons/Hornets OVER 193

Mavs -3

Rockets -10

Six games. Good luck.

Flash & Runny

NBA PICKS: 12/4/07

Greetings. 2-2 last night. Not a losing record, but still pretty bad. We are still plugging away though. Season record stands at 49-55-1. Here is who we like tonight:

Lakers -7.5

Jazz -3.5

Bucks +1.5 & the OVER 193

Nets/Cavs OVER 189

Good luck.

Runny & Flash

NBA PICKS: 12/3/07

We are off to a glorius start in December. 1-4!! Gotta love that. Our season record stands at 47-53-1. That is our worse start ever. But, we are persistent. That said, here is who we like tonight:

Blazers +9

Bulls +3.5

Hawks +2.5

Warriors -2.5

Good luck!

Flash & Runny

NBA PICKS: 12/2/07

0-1 to start December. Our season record stands at 46-50-1. We like three games for tonight:

Blazers +14.5

Heat +6

Magic +1.5

Good luck.

Runny & Flash

NBA PICKS: 12/1/07

Went 3-2 last night. Feels good to be in the black, but we know that is still terrible. Brings our season record to 46-49-1. One game at a time. That said, we like one game tonight. Here it is:

Bobcats +6.5 @ Bulls: The Bulls are a joke this year. If it weren’t for the Knicks, they would be the worse team in basketball. We are surprised that whisperings of Scott Skiles’ firing have not come out of the Windy City yet. The talent is there though, and someone has to explain why this team is so very bad. This line scares us some because, like we said, the talent is there to beat the young ‘Cats by 10 (if not more). However, we think the Bulls will win, but just not by more than 6. Take the Bobcats +6.5.

Good luck.

Runny & Flash