Mike Rose
5* Chic -19
3* Ariz under 7.5
Scott Delaney
30 DIME ORLANDO MAGIC - Honestly, this has nothing to do with the playoff performances by the Magic ... at least not at the forefront of my decision.
Here's what I am thinking: forget for a moment this is the playoffs and you're supposed to throw out all references to the regular season because "this is where the teams really come to play," let's take in consideration the regular season.
The Cavaliers were the No. 1 seed in the entire NBA, yet one team that seemed to have their number and remain competitive was the Orlando Magic. Taking two of three on the hardwood during the regular campaign, the Magic covered all three. In fact, the Magic are on a 14-1 ATS tear in this rivalry, including seven straight covers in Cleveland. This season alone - both the regular and post seasons - Orlando is 5-2 straight-up and 7-0 ATS against the Cavaliers.
That's just amazing to me, and though you'd think if there were one game the Cavs would sore the blowout, this would be it, I'm thinking if there were one game the Magic would like to win, it'd be here so they can rest for the NBA Finals.
Do I think the Magic will win tonight ... it's a real longshot; but the underdog is 11-4 ATS the last 15 times these two have met. It certainly makes sense to me that Orlando will be playing for the series win tonight and will give us 48 full minutes.
Hey, I've been telling anyone who would listen that Cleveland's first two series wins in the playoffs were superficial and when it met real competition there could be trouble ... meet the Magic folks, the first real competition for the Cavaliers.
Take the points tonight, as the Magic are looking to get to the NBA Finals for just the second time in franchise history.
William E. Stockton
20* Cleveland over 190 (100 Dime BIG TICKET)
20* Atlanta +115
10* Cleveland -7.5
10* Boston over 9
10* Tampa Bay over 11
10* Dodgers +115
SEABASS
200* Cubs
100* Steam - Baltimore
NSA
20* Cleveland -7.5
20* Boston -125
10* Orlando @ Cleveland Over 190
10* Detroit +115
10* Tampa Bay -120
10* Atlanta +115
Bob Valentino
40 DIME -- CLEVELAND CAVALIERS in the FIRST-HALF ONLY! (minus the points vs. Orlando Magic )
NOTE: This is a FIRST-HALF play ONLY! I want you to lay the points with Cleveland in the first half. so you should be taking the Cavs minus about 4 to 4 1/2 points. Again, this is a FIRST-HALF selection on Cleveland!
As always, be sure to shop around and get the best of the number! Never lay more on a favorite than you have to or take back less than you can on an underdog!
Root
CC - Clev Cavs
Mill - Chi Cubs
Lou Panelli
100* Cleveland -7.5 (VEGAS KEY INFO)
10* Cleveland over 190
10* Atlanta under 8
10* Boston -125
10* Tampa Bay -120
10* Dodgers +115