[tevari]

am i missing something? other than the long plane ride to georgia, what gives with this line? someone get hurt tonight in houston? i'd almost take cleveland -5 or 6 tomorrow

[onlòóker]

Only thing I see is Gooden is listed as QUESTIONABLE.

[tevari]

watcha think about this game looker?

[W0lfy]

B2B without Gooden, and some times ATL can play decent ball (as we saw against Lakers). The line seems about right to me.

[onlòóker]

Originally Posted by tevari

watcha think about this game looker?

Just starting to look at things now Tevari.

[OegNo]

if anything, i'd bet cleveland ML...clevelands tired, but i see it like this...

lakers lost to ATL at home, but if kobe was 100%, lakers would have won...and since the lakers LOST to cleveland, cleveland should have an advantage over ATL more than lakers did, especially if kobe's finger was messed up...so IMO, i'd bet cleveland, but to be safe, ML it

[tab]

Atlanta played poorly for about 45 minutes against the lakers before finally winning after the lakers ran out of gas. Cleveland Cavs are in the same position as the lakers were in, playing a game the night before. The cavs are a terrible 1st half team while Atlanta at home is tough. Atlanta will come out strong against the cavs who might be without Gooden, listed questionable. Also Pavlovic is out. Look for the cavs to be flat in the first half. I think the hawks will take the lead in the first half and covers easily. The cavs will comeback and cover the 2nd half.

[WestsidePete]

Originally Posted by onlòóker

Just starting to look at things now Tevari.

how about atl ml??

[eidolon]

Originally Posted by tevari

am i missing something? other than the long plane ride to georgia, what gives with this line? someone get hurt tonight in houston? i'd almost take cleveland -5 or 6 tomorrow

1)Gooden won't be playing
2)Atlanta can play really well sometimes (especially at home)
3)Lebron has a small injury to his ankle (won't keep him out of the game)

[BossE]

+3 for Cleveland sound nice? they lost today bare in mind.

[LT Profits]

Originally Posted by tevari

am i missing something? other than the long plane ride to georgia, what gives with this line? someone get hurt tonight in houston? i'd almost take cleveland -5 or 6 tomorrow

Yiou ask that question as if Atlanta is a bad team. They are much improved this year over past seasons, they're 22-24 overall and a commendable 16-9 at home. They are also 5-1 SU in their last six home games with the only loss being by two points to a Portland team that was scorching hot at the time. Oh and they are 2-0 ATS vs. Cleveland this year including a nine-point win in this building last month, and the Hawks were -2.5 that day.

Now I am not saying I like either side, but I do think this line is basically right on.

[pavyracer]

Being from Atlanta I can tell you that this Hawks team is playoff caliber. I wouldn't bet against them at home. It's a young explosive team that is gelling together. The only thing that worries me tonight is who is going to guard the Cavs Z. Hawks Z will have his hands full.

[myr10]

daniel gibson hurt his hamstring last night. listed as day to day

[ShamsWoof10]

Originally Posted by myr10

daniel gibson hurt his hamstring last night. listed as day to day

Exactly he left the game last night... Cleveland is not a very good team right now and I know I would not take them... Atl may be worth a shot here no doubt about it...

[tevari]

still not sold on ATL being a good team. not saying cleveland is that much better, but this game should be pretty close..

[tevari]

1* houston -5 (1H) tonight vs ATL