Vegas Over/Under for Blazers: 26.5

[Stevenson]

Per CBS Sports:

"Portland Trail Blazers (26.5): I believe this will be the worst team in the league. They have some talent, but the fit together, combined with the kinds of issues they have with specific holes (rim protection, playmaking, shooting) has me concerned. I like the under strongly. Hope they prove me wrong."

I'll take the over, but not by much.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Per CBS Sports:

"Portland Trail Blazers (26.5): I believe this will be the worst team in the league. They have some talent, but the fit together, combined with the kinds of issues they have with specific holes (rim protection, playmaking, shooting) has me concerned. I like the under strongly. Hope they prove me wrong."

I'll take the over, but not by much.

So who wrote that--HCP, tlong, or oldfisherman?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

How do I put $100 on the over?

 

[Strenuus]

Sounds about right... I'd take the over, but it'd only be by maybe a game or two.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Hopefully under. I want to get the #2 draft pick.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Man that's a great number.

As a former gambler, I'd tell people to pass on this one

 

[BrianFromWA]

I'd see what the odds when to if I gave them 34.5. And then bet the over. And not sweat it.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Man that's a great number.

As a former gambler, I'd tell people to pass on this one

http://www.vegasinsider.com/nba/odds/futures/

In terms of %chance to win a championship, there are 7 teams with a worse chance. 2 other teams with the same.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

http://www.vegasinsider.com/nba/odds/futures/

In terms of %chance to win a championship, there are 7 teams with a worse chance. 2 other teams with the same.

Wow--there are 7 teams out there that have less than zero chance at a title? Who'da thunk?

 

[THE HCP]

How can this be? I thought we had 3 future all stars and we were making the playoffs!

 

[BrianFromWA]

How can this be? I thought we had 3 future all stars and we were making the playoffs!

I don't know. But even Vegas thinks you're at least 7 games off.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I don't know. But even Vegas thinks you're at least 7 games off.

No they don't.

They set the number to get people to bet both sides evenly. It means Vegas believes the rest of the people disagree with HCP

 

[Reep]

I would take the over easily on that. The consolation prize if I'm wrong will be a nice lottery pick.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

How do I put $100 on the over?

I'm going to Vegas next week. Give me $100 at the Wheels Meet and Greet and I'll put the bet down for you.

 

[e_blazer]

I'm going to Vegas next week. Give me $100 at the Wheels Meet and Greet and I'll put the bet down for you.

Somehow, BlazerCaravan, I suspect that "put the bet down for you" equates to "get a lap dance in your honor".

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Somehow, BlazerCaravan, I suspect that "put the bet down for you" equates to "get a lap dance in your honor".

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

 

[riverman]

How can this be? I thought we had 3 future all stars and we were making the playoffs!

I count at least 6 future allstars

 

[riverman]

Somehow, BlazerCaravan, I suspect that "put the bet down for you" equates to "get a lap dance in your honor".

hence the term...lapdog

 

[e_blazer]

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Like they always say, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...including BlazerCaravan's money.

 

[HailBlazers]

lol, worst team in the league, idiot

#over

 

[ripcityboy]

Like I said in the past, folks. We are peaking in terms of popularity with the press. Absolutely peaking.

 

[riverman]

We've learned from politics how to be popular and assholes at the same time

 

[oldmangrouch]

I find it interesting that some people don't trust Olshey with a high draft pick - but are willing to trust in his ability to make trades and sign FAs.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

How can this be? I thought we had 3 future all stars and we were making the playoffs!

You still working for the Lakers?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I find it interesting that some people don't trust Olshey with a high draft pick - but are willing to trust in his ability to make trades and sign FAs.

Who are those people?

Damian Lillard? Nuff said!

 

[Boob-No-More]

I find it interesting that some people don't trust Olshey with a high draft pick - but are willing to trust in his ability to make trades and sign FAs.

The only pick he's ever had in the top half of the lottery was Damian Lillard at #6. As others have mentioned, he nailed that one.

The second highest pick he's ever had as #8 in 2010. He took Al-Farouq Aminu. He passed on Gordon Hayward and 9 and Paul George at 10. So, he didn't nail that one, but he wasn't the only one who passed on those guys. It wasn't like he took Evan Turner (PHI) or Wesley Johnson(MIN) over DeMarcus Cousins.

He has no history with a top 3 pick. So, his performance is inconclusive at this time.

BNM

 

[Natebishop3]

How can this be? I thought we had 3 future all stars and we were making the playoffs!

When did HCP turn into BGD?

 

[Draco]

I've projected us at 30 wins. Although if Damian get injured or nobody becomes that second quality starter we are easily 22. If we stay healthy and multiple young guys make big improvements we could push 38 wins. So I'd lean towards betting the over but it's not as much as a lock as two years ago when we were projected for I think 35 wins and hit 54.

The Blazers often have some good value bets because so few fans out there are betting on our small market team.

 

[Boob-No-More]

How can this be? I thought we had 3 future all stars and we were making the playoffs!

Whether or not we have 3 future all stars on the current roster is irrelevant for the odds for this season. PHI could very well have 3 future all stars on their current roster, but in spite of playing in the weakest division of the weakest conference could actually win even fewer games than us this season. Also, PHI's three best prospects all play the same position. So, even if they are all future all stars, they likely won't be all stars for PHI.

BNM

 

[BigGameDamian]

I find it interesting that some people don't trust Olshey with a high draft pick - but are willing to trust in his ability to make trades and sign FAs.

Why?