MIA Heat @ CHI Bulls
Selection: MIA Heat + 2 Spread -110 / 1.90
Single Dime Bet
James and co. are well aware that the Bulls rely too much on Rose and I expect them to aggressively attack & defense him and try to exploit that situation.
The Bulls will fight hard at home court. They have a deeper bench and big home crowd and there’s an interior presence, but it’s not the traditional inside/outside game that would give a team such as Miami problems. This is a Eastern Final Series, though, that is reduced to Rose versus James and Wade, one on two, not exactly a scenario that favors the Bulls.
Chicago got tested by a pesky Indiana team, got pushed by an athletic Atlanta team, but now comes the Bulls’ biggest test in trying to contain Dwyane Wade and LeBron James. The Bulls will have to work extra hard to stop Wade and James, and lurking in the background is Chris Bosh, who made a huge breakthrough in the Boston series.
When the Bulls played Miami during the regular season, a three-game series Chicago would sweep, there were issues with the Heat, hurdles that could not be overcome at that precise moment. No longer is Miami imploding in a late-game situation, no longer are people questioning James’ ability to win a game.
The Heats’ super starts know how important Game 1 is for the team’s momentum after they lost 3 games to Bulls in the regular season. Game 1 is their best chance to get momentum and to really take control of the series and I expect them to bounce back against the Bulls.
John
Free Pick:
BOS Red Sox @ NY Yankees
Selection: NY Yankees PK +110 / 2.10
J Lester & F Garcia Must Start
The Red Sox won last 2 games both as underdogs at Bronx. I expect the Yankees to bounce back in game 3 & I feel the value lies with the home team here.
Red Sox at Bronx at this price?? That smells like a trap to me. It must also be pointed out that Garcia who had some nice starts in his previous starts against the Red Sox. I believe Yankee is a Live Dog here. I also think Garcia & Lester are heading into different direction…
