Vegas says Blazers to win 40.5 games next year

[SlyPokerDog]

Looks like we're in the lottery.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Oddsmakers have set the Blazers over/under win total at 40.5, just behind the L.A. Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies all of which were given an over/under line of 41.5.

The Golden State Warriors (67.5), Houston Rockets (56.5) and San Antonio Spurs (55.5) have highest lines in the Western Conference. While Butler's Minnesota Timberwolves (46.5) and George's Oklahoma City Thunder (48.5) are both projected to finish ahead of Portland.

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...oddsmakers_set_portland_trail_blazers_ov.html

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I would bet the over on the Blazers and the under on the Spurs.

 

[dviss1]

I would bet the over on the Blazers and the under on the Spurs.

Do I have to go to Vegas to make that bet?

(I don't know shit about betting on sports)

 

[RonBrewer]

I would bet the over on the Blazers and the under on the Spurs.

I would've as well before the Spurs sighned Rudy Gay. Great get for them

 

[Reep]

Good another overachieving year.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I would've as well before the Spurs sighned Rudy Gay. Great get for them

Meh.

 

[Chris Craig]

Only 40.5? They know we have Nurkic right?

 

[Boob-No-More]

Oddsmakers have set the Blazers over/under win total at 40.5, just behind the L.A. Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies all of which were given an over/under line of 41.5.

The Golden State Warriors (67.5), Houston Rockets (56.5) and San Antonio Spurs (55.5) have highest lines in the Western Conference. While Butler's Minnesota Timberwolves (46.5) and George's Oklahoma City Thunder (48.5) are both projected to finish ahead of Portland.

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...oddsmakers_set_portland_trail_blazers_ov.html

Meh, those same odds makers has us winning 27.5 games the year we won 44. If I'm doing the math right, that means we should be good for 57 wins this year.

BNM

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Do I have to go to Vegas to make that bet?

(I don't know shit about betting on sports)

You can bet online.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Do I have to go to Vegas to make that bet?

(I don't know shit about betting on sports)

No. You can use a few sites

Vegas is tempting people to bet over on Portland, which means don't do it.

 

[tlongII]

Oh I am making that bet baby! Soon as I get there tomorrow!

 

[Mediocre Man]

Oh I am making that bet baby! Soon as I get there tomorrow!

It's not a bad idea. It's seems a couple wins off from the push they go for. Small market, not a national brand, so maybe hoping for a payback without a lot of risk

 

[SIeepwalker]

Wow, easy money

 

[Minstrel]

I'd bet the over on Portland, too.

I wouldn't bet the under on the Spurs, though. Not because of Rudy Gay, but because I'll believe in their voodoo magic until it stops working.

 

[e_blazer]

I'd bet the over on Portland, too.

I wouldn't bet the under on the Spurs, though. Not because of Rudy Gay, but because I'll believe in their voodoo magic until it stops working.

No problem. Just get a Pops voodoo doll and stick a silver needle through it.

 

[Strenuus]

I mean, I think even a cynical portland fan would put it at about 38-40... you kind of HAVE to take the over... I know I sure as hell would, and wouldnt look back.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I mean, I think even a cynical portland fan would put it at about 38-40... you kind of HAVE to take the over... I know I sure as hell would, and wouldnt look back.

I think it mostly comes down to Nurkic staying healthy; not exactly a given with his track record. If he can play 75+ games I'd easily take the over (my gut tells me 47 wins in this scenario) if he misses 15-20+ games, then I think the Blazers are right back to being a .400 to .450 team.

It's a tempting bet.

 

[handiman]

Do I have to go to Vegas to make that bet?

(I don't know shit about betting on sports)

I thought all refs are experts on betting on their sport?

 

[dviss1]

I thought all refs are experts on betting on their sport?

I've never been a gambler.

 

[Strenuus]

I think it mostly comes down to Nurkic staying healthy; not exactly a given with his track record. If he can play 75+ games I'd easily take the over (my gut tells me 47 wins in this scenario) if he misses 15-20+ games, then I think the Blazers are right back to being a .400 to .450 team.

It's a tempting bet.

I'd take the over easily, I don't mind that risk.

That being said, I'm not gonna do it. lol. I've actually never bet on a sports game.

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

No problem. Just get a Pops voodoo doll and stick a silver needle through it.

The voodoo doll is already there. It's just going by another name.

 

[riverman]

Vegas is so wrong....you can't win half a game....somebody named Vegas should be predicting futbol anyway

 

[SIeepwalker]

The voodoo doll is already there. It's just going by another name.

UNDERRATED POST ALERT

 

[Reep]

I think Nurk will be healthy all year, but it is nice do know we have some backup options this next year that we didn't last year.

 

[Sweetriverphil]

I'm assuming we'll have 40 wins by the all star break. This is easy money fellas.

 

[Minstrel]

Someone pull up the wins/losses predictions thread from last year. How close are we, generally?

 

[stampedehero]

It's Vegas...They know what their doing or doing what they like to have done.

 

[dviss1]

No. You can use a few sites

Vegas is tempting people to bet over on Portland, which means don't do it.

Why? Looks like easy money.

 

[Rhal]

No. You can use a few sites

Vegas is tempting people to bet over on Portland, which means don't do it.

Only Blazer fans. I havent' seen one person talk about us like we are a lock to make the playoffs this year and most expect us to be fighting for the 8th. The closer we get to the start of the year I think most people we have us pegged as a 10th and 35-38 wins.