FLASHPOINT
11-13-2006, 06:37 PM
Boston Celtics +1
Orlando/Boston UNDER 199
Things to look at in the Orl @ Bos game:
The Short of It: At first look, Id say the best value in the side is in the Boston Celtics +1. They are a decent squad but have suffered from a very tough opening schedule in which they have played some of the top teams in the league closely. Orlando is playing the 3rd game of their 3 game weekend road trip tonight in which they have split the first two games but they really have not played well on the road yet this season. Only thing to look out for is that Szczerbiak is out tonight.
Another thing I thought about taking was the under 199 points. Boston's team average, with Wallys contribution of 24.2 points a game, is 99.2 points. I dont see how this team can score over 100 without him, especially against the 13th ranked Orlando defensive team only allowing 96.1 points a game. Orlando recently allowed 93 to Indiana and 98 to Minnesota on the current road trip. Combined with Boston scoring 96 points a game at home which included a 110 point OT game, the loss of Szczberiaks 24.3 pts a game and Orlando only scoring 91 points a game on the road this season (3 games- 82, 88, 109). Id say the strongest play in the game is Orl/Bos under 199.
Summary : Look for Boston to find a way to win the game, even without Wally Szczerbiak and for the total to go under 199. You could even play Boston team total under 99 if you have the nuts.
Orlando/Boston UNDER 199
Things to look at in the Orl @ Bos game:
The Short of It: At first look, Id say the best value in the side is in the Boston Celtics +1. They are a decent squad but have suffered from a very tough opening schedule in which they have played some of the top teams in the league closely. Orlando is playing the 3rd game of their 3 game weekend road trip tonight in which they have split the first two games but they really have not played well on the road yet this season. Only thing to look out for is that Szczerbiak is out tonight.
Another thing I thought about taking was the under 199 points. Boston's team average, with Wallys contribution of 24.2 points a game, is 99.2 points. I dont see how this team can score over 100 without him, especially against the 13th ranked Orlando defensive team only allowing 96.1 points a game. Orlando recently allowed 93 to Indiana and 98 to Minnesota on the current road trip. Combined with Boston scoring 96 points a game at home which included a 110 point OT game, the loss of Szczberiaks 24.3 pts a game and Orlando only scoring 91 points a game on the road this season (3 games- 82, 88, 109). Id say the strongest play in the game is Orl/Bos under 199.
Summary : Look for Boston to find a way to win the game, even without Wally Szczerbiak and for the total to go under 199. You could even play Boston team total under 99 if you have the nuts.