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Steve Merril’s NBA Finals Handicapping Preview

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date June 3, 2009

Steve Merril’s NBA Finals Preview – Magic vs. Lakers

The NBA Finals begin this Thursday, June 4th in Los Angeles. Below is a look at some key numbers in the matchup between the Lakers and Magic.

16.7

This was the regular season scoring average for Orlando point guard Jameer Nelson who averaged 16.7 points in the 42 games he played in before injuring his shoulder against Dallas on February 2nd. Nelson was ruled out for the rest of the season after having surgery on February 19th, however the Magic’s extended playoff run has given him extra recovery time and the team might now activate him for the NBA Finals.

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NBA Finals Prop Betting Tips

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date June 3, 2009
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Betting the NBA Finals

The lines are up for every game in the NBA Finals. Want to bet Game 3 in Orlando? The Magic are 3-point favorites, and if there is a Game 7 back in LA, the Lakers are 6-point favorites.

SPORTSBETTING.com has all the lines up with their “Prospective Bets”, which have been running all NBA playoffs.

And while the Finals matchup won’t feature a Kobe vs. King James battle, it is still an intriguing series.

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Sportsbetting.com – NBA Betting Futures

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date May 15, 2009
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NBA Playoffs “Prospective” Betting:

The Celtics are 9-point underdogs in their series opener vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers…and bettors at SPORTSBETTING.com still like King James and the Cavs to continue their playoff domination, as 80% of all the volume wagered on the game is on Cleveland.

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Boston at Orlando | L.A. at Houston Previews

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date May 8, 2009
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Weekend Preview – Its Going to Get Physical

NBA Weekend Preview

Outside of Kenyon Martin’s $25,000 shoulder block on Dirk Nowitzki and the presentation of LeBron James as league MVP, NBA betting on both the Cleveland-Atlanta and Denver-Dallas series has been ho-hum.

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Orlando vs. Boston Preview/Picks (May. 6)

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date May 6, 2009
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NBA Parlay Pick – Magic vs. Celtics in Game 2

The Boston Celtics (66-24 SU, 46-43-1 ATS, 47-42-1 O/U) will be looking to even their second-round Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Orlando Magic (64-25 SU, 52-36-1 ATS, 38-51 O/U) at one victory apiece when the two Eastern Conference rivals square off at TD Banknorth Garden tonight at 8 PM ET.

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Series Odds/Predictions: Round 2 NBA Playoffs

Post author By Dave Schwab
Post date May 4, 2009

Round 2 NBA Series Betting Odds + Preview

2009 NBA Championship Odds- Second Round

The second round of the NBA playoffs tipped off on Sunday with Denver pulling away from Dallas to win game one of their series. The first round had some great action and hard fought battles, especially between Chicago and Boston.

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Merril: Rockets vs. Lakers Game 1 Handicapping

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date May 4, 2009

Rockets at Lakers (-8, 193½) – Game 1 – 10:35 pm ET (TNT)

Regular season dominance

The Lakers were a perfect 4-0 straight-up in the four head-to-head meetings during the regular season and this is a bad sign for the Rockets as teams that were swept in the regular season (3+ games) are 0-25 all-time in a NBA playoff series.

Odds: Los Angeles is currently -900 to win this series, while the Rockets are +700.

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NBA Basketball Cappers Tips

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date May 1, 2009

NBA BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS AND FINALS

We all know the NBA playoffs and finals are a whole new season, but there are a few characteristics and statistics that will remain. On the other side, what jumps out is the lower scoring. Its only natural in a playoff situation, a team will slow it down, be more methodical and emphasize defense. Here are some generalities that apply to all NBA games.

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Merril: Nuggets vs. Hornets Game 4 Handicapping

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date April 27, 2009

Steve Merril’s NBA Fullcourt Report (Monday, April 20)

Nuggets at Hornets (-2½, 193) –
Game 4 – 8:35 pm ET (NBA-tv)

Line movement

The oddsmakers opened the Hornets as a 3-point favorite, but the early money quickly moved the line down to 2 ½ by Sunday afternoon. This is a full two points less than the line in Game 3 which saw New Orleans as a 4½-point favorite.

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Game 3 Preview: Lakers vs. Jazz (Apr. 23)

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date April 23, 2009

#1 LA Lakers vs. #8 Utah Jazz 10:30 ET

On Thursday evening Bookmaker Sportsbook presents a fantastic NBA betting match-up between the eighth seeded Utah Jazz (48-36, 40-44-0 ATS) and the one seeded Los Angeles Lakers (67-17, 44-40-0 ATS) in Game 3 of this best of seven series at Energy Solutions Arena. The Lakers lead the series 2-0 after back-to-back dominant victories in the first two games against the Jazz.

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Merril: Bulls vs. Celtics Game 2 Handicapping

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date April 20, 2009

Steve Merril’s NBA Fullcourt Report (Monday, April 20)

Bulls at Celtics (-8, 196) – 7:05 pm ET (TNT)

Tale of Two Teams

The Bulls pulled the upset in Game 1 as an 8½-point underdog and they covered from start to finish as they never trailed by more than five points the entire day. Chicago became a better team in late February after they acquired John Salmons and Brad Miller from the Kings. Salmons averages more than 36 minutes per game and finished the regular season ranked second in scoring (17.6 ppg), while Brad Miller averages more than 27 minutes per game and is fifth on the team in scoring (11.8 ppg).

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NBA Betting Lines: Playoff Edition

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date April 17, 2009

betED.com loaded with NBA Playoffs bets

The 2009 NBA Playoffs get started Saturday and betED.com has odds for all first-round Series, opening-games, and Championship and Conference winners.

The defending champion Boston Celtics get things started Saturday when they host the Chicago Bulls (12:30 pm ET, ESPN).

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2009 NBA Playoffs: Previewing The West

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date April 14, 2009
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NBA: WESTERN CONFERENCE PREVIEW

The Western Conference playoff race figures to be the Lakers versus the field.

Los Angeles has sprinted away from the pack this season while the #2 through #8 teams in the West are grouped as closely as any other season in the history of the NBA.

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Bobcats vs. Nets Preview/Picks (Apr. 13)

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date April 13, 2009

Playing for Respect – Bobcats at Nets

The Charlotte Bobcats (35-45 SU, 46-34 ATS, 37-41-2 O/U) and New Jersey Nets (33-47 SU, 42-37-1 ATS, 42-38 O/U) will both be gunning for an SU and ATS victory in the BetUS Sportsbook when they square off at the Izod Center tonight at 7:30 PM ET.

Last game out the Nets grabbed a one-sided win over the Magic, winning 103-93 at IZOD Arena Saturday night, and the Bobcats fell 113-106 to the Bulls, as 9.5-point underdogs. The 219 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.5.

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Merril: Bulls vs. Pistons Handicapping

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date April 13, 2009

Steve Merril’s NBA Fullcourt Report (Monday, April 13)

Bulls at Pistons (-4, 196) – 7:35 pm ET (NBA-tv)

Playoff Positioning

The good news for Chicago and Detroit is the fact they have both clinched a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The bad news is that they will have to face Cleveland, Boston, or Orlando in the first round. Chicago (40-40) is currently 7th in the conference and one spot ahead of Detroit (39-41) who is currently seeded 8th. The Bulls could surpass Philadelphia for the 6th seed, but can not move any higher.

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Magic vs. Nets, Warriors vs. Jazz Preview/Picks

Post author By Cappers Picks
Post date April 11, 2009

Saturday Double Play Parlay – Jockeying for Position

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DOUBLE PLAY FOR SATURDAY

BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Matchup:

Golden State Warriors (28-50 SU, 37-40-1 ATS) at Utah Jazz (47-31 SU, 38-40 ATS)
Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City — 9 PM ET

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