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Just looking at the above remaining Feb schedule. Looks to me like we will be favored to win in 1 maybe 2. I looked at our remaining 32 games, and I had us possibly favored in 7. SOS definitely is about to go UP!
 
HCP said:
Just looking at the above remaining Feb schedule. Looks to me like we will be favored to win in 1 maybe 2. I looked at our remaining 32 games, and I had us possibly favored in 7. SOS definitely is about to go UP!
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We will be favored in 4 games in February. At home against Houston 2/10 and 2/27, Utah 2/23, and Brooklyn 2/25.
 
No question the next month and a half is going to be tough on the delusional ones. I love this team as much as anyone but you got to be realistic.

I just hope some people stay away from any bridges or tall buildings.
 
I'm not scared...

-Floppets got a win at home BY PURE LUCK and our guys being too inexperienced to close.
-Grizzlies ate our sausages first time we met them this season.
-We got a convincing win over Utah and the one they actually won was because they caught fire and shot insanely well from deep.
-Chicago game was close, they didn't seem like they are a lot better than the Blazers.
-We had a convincing win over the Pacers and the Nets shouldn't be a problem.

I'm not saying it's gonna be an easy walk in the park, but i believe they can make it out alive.

Those Houston games are going to be hella annoying and boring to watch!

LEEETSS GOOOO!
 
PtldPlatypus said:
We will be favored in 4 games in February. At home against Houston 2/10 and 2/27, Utah 2/23, and Brooklyn 2/25.
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You forgot Milwaukee. Which we have already won. Granted still a tough month.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
You forgot Milwaukee. Which we have already won. Granted still a tough month.
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I was responding to HCPs post about the remaining schedule. Milwaukee didn't factor in.
 
Not sure how we would be favorited against the Rockets WHEREVER the game is being played.


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HCP said:
Not sure how we would be favorited against the Rockets WHEREVER the game is being played.


Sent from my Baller-Ass 5.5" iPhone 6+......... FAMS
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Because our home record is significantly better than their road record. And we're only, what, a game and a half apart in the standings?
 
PtldPlatypus said:
Because our home record is significantly better than their road record. And we're only, what, a game and a half apart in the standings?
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Yep. There are only 6 teams in the league who have winning road records (Toronto being one of them BTW)
and 6 teams who do not have winning records at home. (Denver being one which really surprised me)
 
HCP said:
Not sure how we would be favorited against the Rockets WHEREVER the game is being played.


Sent from my Baller-Ass 5.5" iPhone 6+......... FAMS
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because DHoward will get ejected in the first qtr?
 
PtldPlatypus said:
Because our home record is significantly better than their road record. And we're only, what, a game and a half apart in the standings?
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Just curious, but what if their road games have been against tougher teams than our VERY weak home game schedule.?
When I mention FAVORITE, I can't give us the edge using your way of thinking.
 
HCP said:
Just curious, but what if their road games have been against tougher teams than our VERY weak home game schedule.?
When I mention FAVORITE, I can't give us the edge using your way of thinking.
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game plan...make Josh Smith believe he's a 3 pt shooter at the end of the 4th qtr....guaranteed win
 
HCP said:
Just curious, but what if their road games have been against tougher teams than our VERY weak home game schedule.?
When I mention FAVORITE, I can't give us the edge using your way of thinking.
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This home stand has been against trash except for the first one and tonight. lol.
 
HCP said:
Just curious, but what if their road games have been against tougher teams than our VERY weak home game schedule.?
When I mention FAVORITE, I can't give us the edge using your way of thinking.
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Hard to imagine since they still have not played as many road games as us, even though we have been at home for two weeks. But I guess it is possible.
 
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HCP said:
Just curious, but what if their road games have been against tougher teams than our VERY weak home game schedule.?
When I mention FAVORITE, I can't give us the edge using your way of thinking.
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I'm talking about, who will get the negative number next to them on the Vegas line. For instance, tonight Toronto is only a 1.5 point favorite, and they're a much better team than the Rockets. With two teams with comparable records, the home team is the favorite. Bank on it.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
Hard to imagine since they still have not played as many road games as us, even though we have been at home for two weeks.
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Not talking number of games, talking SOS.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
I'm talking about, who will get the negative number next to them on the Vegas line. For instance, tonight Toronto is only a 1.5 point favorite, and they're a much better team than the Rockets. With two teams with comparable records, the home team is the favorite. Bank on it.
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I honestly don't gamble, so I wouldn't know. Thats interesting that is how they decide.
 
I just don't consider us anywhere in the realm of them as a team. Just had a MUCH easier schedule. Thought they created those lines based on talent and the roster. I guess they do also take into consideration how the team is playing. Guess that's why I never gamble.
 
HCP said:
I honestly don't gamble, so I wouldn't know. Thats interesting that is how they decide.
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Yep, but since they've got so much cash riding on these things, they've generally got a better handle on this stuff than we do. And regarding tonight's game, I was only looking at one line. Looking across the various books, they've basically got PORvTOR as a pick 'em.

http://www.oddsshark.com/nba/odds

Toronto's won 12 of 13, they're second in the East, and some casinos have us favored to beat them tonight.
 
HCP said:
Not talking number of games, talking SOS.
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Their road schedule is about average as far as I can see. (Sac twice Denver twice, Knicks, Nets, WA, Memphis, Miami, Orlando, Detroit, Clips, Dallas, SA. OKC, Lakers .....)

They certainly benefit from their location. ie. their Eastern conference games are often overnight trips. Both Orlando and Miami were 1 game road trips. Plus they have western conference games in their backyard. Dallas, SA, OKC, and NO.
 
The line was -1 Toronto this morning and has shifted to -1 Portland. Gotta like it when money is being put on the Blazers.
 
When do we start the "latest HCP prediction goes boom" thread?
 
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