Doesn't The Cavs -1.5 seem like a sucker bet?

Bet-It-All · Jun 2, 2007

I love the Cavs here but why only -1.5? After the Lebron performance everyone was talking about today, how can the Cavs only be -1.5? You would think any Joe Shmoe betting would say Cavs easy, game at home and Lebron. Will the Cavs be tried after yesterdays game? Anyone info would be great

primetime21+ · Jun 2, 2007

I think i saw a stat that the pistons are something like 4-0 the last 4 game 6's on the road after losing game 5 at home.

gynecologist · Jun 2, 2007

Plenty of reasons why the Pistons have a bigshot to win...

1. Law of average says Pistons won't lose 4 in a row.

2. Pistons as solid on the road as any team ever basically.

3. It took a once in a decade performance from Lebron to barely win last game in Double O.T

4. Pistons have more experience

5. If Lebron doesn't have a very good-great game the Cavs chances diminished immensely. Pistons don't rely on one player as much.

royboy_3831 · Jun 2, 2007

Crowd should be huge, hopefully they show up like the Warrior fans did against Dallas, I'm on the Cavs.

Doug · Jun 2, 2007

I'd play it -1.5 if I were going to play it, it may increase, and 1 point wins are rare.

Journeyman · Jun 2, 2007

Cle has covered every game in this series (5-0)

jwblue · Jun 2, 2007

I mentioned this in the NBA forum. How can the Cavs open at "Pk" after the dramatic game 5 win when they were 3.5 point favorites in game 3 after they were swept the first 2 games? Seems like a trap if I have ever seen one.

IS

kermit16 · Jun 2, 2007

Pinny had Pistons favored by 1 this morning. I took Cavs at pick em this morning because of course I can't wager at Pinny anymore.

jwblue · Jun 2, 2007

Journeyman said:
Cle has covered every game in this series (5-0)

More reason they should have opened at least 2 point faves.

IS

brutusthebuckeye+ · Jun 2, 2007

royboy_3831 said:
Crowd should be huge, hopefully they show up like the Warrior fans did against Dallas, I'm on the Cavs.

oh my god ,that place will be rockin.

Railbird · Jun 2, 2007

They dont have Ben Wallace, they do have Webber. Webber is a loser. Pistons stand around on offense. R. Wallace stinks offensively late in game, Prince stinks offensively, and Prince seems to be go to guy. seems he shot about 5 airballs out of control.

FairWarning · Jun 2, 2007

Detroit will go as far as Billips/Hamilton take them.

HPark1 · Jun 2, 2007

InSpades said:
I mentioned this in the NBA forum. How can the Cavs open at "Pk" after the dramatic game 5 win when they were 3.5 point favorites in game 3 after they were swept the first 2 games? Seems like a trap if I have ever seen one.

IS

Yes they were 3.5 pt favs in game 3 but they were 1 pt dogs in game 4, lines zig zag with wins and losses. Whats so surprising about a pk opening line? I don't think the books expected everyone to dismiss Detroit so easily but as you can see the line is now heading to 2 (and rightfully so).

Someone with 5000+ posts shouldn't be talking about a "trap".

royalfan · Jun 2, 2007

The reason the cavs are only 1 1/2 is that Bron's support group sucks.

lapdance · Jun 2, 2007

a couple of reasons....

lebron won't have 48 again, others will have to step up

pistons were in this same spot last yr and won in cleve

Salsa · Jun 2, 2007

Bet-It-All said:
I love the Cavs here but why only -1.5? After the Lebron performance everyone was talking about today, how can the Cavs only be -1.5? You would think any Joe Shmoe betting would say Cavs easy, game at home and Lebron. Will the Cavs be tried after yesterdays game? Anyone info would be great

Sounds like a 50/50 to me, sir.

RobFunk · Jun 2, 2007

gynecologist said:
3. It took a once in a decade performance from Lebron to barely win last game in Double O.T

Yes, that is a good point. But did it take "a once in a decade performance" for the Cavs to win their last 2 home games?

Passion · Jun 2, 2007

My 2 cents to this topic, i think outside of the box, but heres what i think and I've seen it happen very regularly... CLEVELAND WILL WIN --- Your now asking, why do I think the Cav's will win, because if you have any experience with "local bookies" in most cases, the week ends on a Sunday to settle up and a new betting week begins on a Monday. My thinking is the "books" want to balance there books before Monday and not wait another week to get paid by the Detroit series losers. There will be no game 7. Its all about "DA MONEY" --- CLEVELAND WINS SATURDAY and I will buy a point making my bet Cleveland minus a 1/2.

trytrytry · Jun 2, 2007

InSpades said:
I mentioned this in the NBA forum. How can the Cavs open at "Pk" after the dramatic game 5 win when they were 3.5 point favorites in game 3 after they were swept the first 2 games? Seems like a trap if I have ever seen one.

IS

well said...this is a trap

trytrytry · Jun 2, 2007

Passion said:
My 2 cents to this topic, i think outside of the box, but heres what i think and I've seen it happen very regularly... CLEVELAND WILL WIN --- Your now asking, why do I think the Cav's will win, because if you have any experience with "local bookies" in most cases, the week ends on a Sunday to settle up and a new betting week begins on a Monday. My thinking is the "books" want to balance there books before Monday and not wait another week to get paid by the Detroit series losers. There will be no game 7. Its all about "DA MONEY" --- CLEVELAND WINS SATURDAY and I will buy a point making my bet Cleveland minus a 1/2.

I dont know if Ive ever hear this angle before but hey I appreaciate all forms of ideas!