{"id":34237,"date":"2011-02-18T16:32:42","date_gmt":"2011-02-19T00:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=34237"},"modified":"2011-02-18T16:32:42","modified_gmt":"2011-02-19T00:32:42","slug":"2011-rookies-vs-sophmores-gambling-odds-18211","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/nba\/2011-rookies-vs-sophmores-gambling-odds-18211\/","title":{"rendered":"2011 NBA Rookie vs. Sophmores Gambling Odds"},"content":{"rendered":"

2011 NBA All-Star Weekend – NBA Rookie vs. Sophmores Preview & Pick<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Date: <\/strong>Friday, February 18, 2011 6pm PST
\nVenue: <\/strong>Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
\nBroadcast: <\/strong>TNT
\nRookies vs Sophomores Betting Lines at Sportsbook.com<\/strong>
\nMoney Line: <\/strong>Rookies +210, Sophomores -250
\nSpread: <\/strong>Sophomores -6
\nOver\/Under: <\/strong>253.5
\nRookies (3-8 vs Sophomores since 2000)<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the fluff of Sunday\u2019s All-Star game is just too much for you, the Rookies vs Sophomores matchup may be just the ticket. After all, these guys are hungrier, with more to prove \u2013 especially the rookies. And especially Blake Griffin, who will take part in every night of the All-Star weekend.<\/p>\n

The poor kid\u2019s body is going to give out in 10 years or fewer if he keeps playing as hard as he does. But boy, is it ever fun to watch Blake Griffin right now. He brings it every night; he\u2019s a double-double machine. So, in a game where the interior defense may not be up to snuff, we can expect Griffin to go wild with his throwdowns.<\/p>\n

The Rookies are just 3-8 against the Sophomores but are actually the defending champs. The only problem: that crop of winning rooks is now the Sophomore team. So who will step up to join Griffin on the Rookies this year?<\/p>\n

John Wall and Eric Bledsoe, former Kentucky teammates, should run the play, funnelling the ball toward Griffin. I also wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see Wall hook up early and often under the basket with his crazy old Kentucky buddy DeMarcus Cousins. That chemistry could play a big role tonight.<\/p>\n

Sophomores (8-3 vs Rookies since 2000)<\/strong><\/p>\n

As top-heavy as the rookies are with Blake Griffin, the Sophomores have plenty to offer with arguably the deeper team this year. Even though Tyreke Evans won\u2019t play, the Sophomores still have Brandon Jennings and Jrue Holliday in the backcourt. Spearheading the 76ers\u2019 recent resurgence, Holiday enters tonight\u2019s matchup hot.<\/p>\n

That tandem could give the second-year guys a slight edge in ball movement. And you can bet Stephen Curry will shoot the lights out tonight. After getting snubbed for teammate Dorrell Wright in tomorrow\u2019s Three-Point Shootout, don\u2019t you think Curry will want to rain down treys on the Rookies to make a statement?<\/p>\n

The pick:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m excited to see what Griffin and Cousins can do against DeJuan Blair and company in the paint tonight. I can definitely envision Griffin taking the MVP honors. However, I still think the Sophomores\u2019 depth and experience will be the trump card tonight. I\u2019d expect big games from Curry, Jennings, and maybe even the high-flying, relatively unknown DeMar DeRozan. The Sophomores may not cover but they should win. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Rookies vs Sophomores prediction: <\/strong>Sophomores 133, Rookies 129
\nMoney Line: Sophomores -250
\nSpread: Rookies +6<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: OVER 253.5<\/p>\n

ROOKIE TEAM ROSTER<\/strong>
\nEric Bledsoe, L.A. Clippers, G
\nDeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento, C
\nDerrick Favors, New Jersey, F
\nLandry Fields, New York, G
\nBlake Griffin, L.A. Clippers, F
\nWesley Johnson, Minnesota, G
\nGreg Monroe, Detroit, C
\nGary Neal, San Antonio, G
\nJohn Wall, Washington, G <\/p>\n

Coaches:<\/strong>
\nMike Budenholzer — San Antonio Spurs
\nAmar’e Stoudemire — New York Knicks
\nKevin McHale — NBA TV\/ TNT analyst<\/p>\n

SOPHOMORE TEAM ROSTER<\/strong><\/p>\n

DeJuan Blair, San Antonio, C
\nDeMar DeRozan, Toronto, G
\nStephen Curry, Golden State, G
\n* Tyreke Evans, Sacramento, G
\nTaj Gibson, Chicago, F
\nJames Harden, Oklahoma City, G
\nJrue Holiday, Philadelphia, G
\nSerge Ibaka, Oklahoma City, F-C
\nBrandon Jennings, Milwaukee, G
\nWesley Matthews, Portland, G <\/p>\n

Coaches:<\/strong>
\nLawrence Frank — Boston Celtics
\nCarmelo Anthony — Denver Nuggets
\nSteve Kerr — TNT NBA basketball analyst<\/p>\n

* injured and will not play<\/p>\n

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