So far since beginning to post my bets here on Steemit I have a record of 5-1 and am up 21.15 units with pending bets on Philly to win game 2 tonight -170 and cover the spread -3.5 points (the current line is -185 and -4.5 points so we got our money in good, like I had said, I anticipated this line to move in our favor so I hope you followed me once again). We also have pending bets on the Sixers to win the series -430 and the Cavs to win their series +170.
So, what about tonights Cavs @ Raptors game? Here's my write-up!
Cavs @ Raptors - Game 2 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals - Vegas Line: Cavs +6.5/+225 Raptors -6.5/-265
The Cavs showed up in game 1 and the supporting cast helped LeBron tremendously as he shot the ball poorly and only had 26 points on the night, although still managed a triple double. The biggest contribution were the 13 three point shots the "help" was able to knock down, Korver and JR Smith each had five of them. The Raptors should have won this game and missed 5 game winning attempts in the final seconds of regulation which forced overtime where the Cavs out lasted the dinosaurs 113-112.
I am expecting pure desperation mode from Toronto tonight. They put this team together specifically to beat LeBron in a 7 game series (they won't) and they cannot possibly afford to lose both these home games. I expect high energy on both sides of the floor and I also expect some beneficial officiating calls in this one to help the Raptors considerably to help prevent this series from getting out of hand fast. A win tonight for the Cavs and this series could easily end in a sweep which is not good for the NBA. Another MAJOR contributing factor to tonights game in my eyes is how this particular Cavs team has a tendency to get complacent in games that really aren't that important to them and extremely focused in games that are a must win. The Cavs don't NEED this game. They've already stolen game 1 and home court advantage. Other young teams who aren't used to winning would be much more motivated to not take their foot off the gas pedal. This team has just as good a chance of not showing up in the least bit as they do to be motivated.
I LIKE MY ODDS ON THE RAPTORS TONIGHT!
RAPTORS MONEYLINE -265 FOR 3UNITS
