I am looking for some intel on the line move for game one of the NBA finals.
First of all, I was shocked that GSW only opened as 1-point favorite. Kawhi is clearly not 100% and Iguodala and/or Draymond should be able to make his life tough. More importantly, if GSW pushes the pace, I don't think Toronto can run with them. I would be surprised if the series goes more than five games.
Anyway, the line opened at GSW-1 and has already moved to Toronto-1, meaning that the "sharps" must be on Toronto (since GSW is clearly the more public team). I understand that the advanced stats say that Toronto is underrated, but the I think the matchups favor GSW and Kawhi is playing hurt. I also like GSW's -- including Kerr's -- experience.
Anyway, I'm just looking for intelligent discussion about the series and this line move. Thoughts/insights would be appreciated. Thank you.
First of all, I was shocked that GSW only opened as 1-point favorite. Kawhi is clearly not 100% and Iguodala and/or Draymond should be able to make his life tough. More importantly, if GSW pushes the pace, I don't think Toronto can run with them. I would be surprised if the series goes more than five games.
Anyway, the line opened at GSW-1 and has already moved to Toronto-1, meaning that the "sharps" must be on Toronto (since GSW is clearly the more public team). I understand that the advanced stats say that Toronto is underrated, but the I think the matchups favor GSW and Kawhi is playing hurt. I also like GSW's -- including Kerr's -- experience.
Anyway, I'm just looking for intelligent discussion about the series and this line move. Thoughts/insights would be appreciated. Thank you.
