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The Jazz are 3 point favorites for Game 3

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by samtaylor, Apr 18, 2019.

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  1. samtaylor

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    After losing Game 1 and Game 2 by a combined 52 points, Vegas somehow is making the Jazz a 3 point favorite.

    Scott Foster confirmed?
     
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    Brothers
     
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    I don't know why people are making such a big deal out of this. That's a pretty small spread. And this is a must win game for a pretty damn good team playing at home. Utah literally has to win this one or the series is statistically over since no team has ever recovered from an 0-3 deficit. It stands to reason they'll leave it all out there on Saturday night. And on top of that, it's not unthinkable(in fact, it's probable) that the Rockets experience a letdown due to complacency.
     
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    curious, are the Clippers the favorite.

    Bucks/Detroit is a different animal, as Detroit really shouldn't even be in the playoffs -- esp with Griffin out.
     
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    the clips are 8.5 pt underdogs at home tonight
     
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    Honestly that line seems about right.

    It is very hard to beat a 50 win team in the playoffs three straight times.

    The Jazz have a strong home court and they have to have this game.
     
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    Rockets blow them out
     
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    The Warriors should be ready to wrestle home court from the Clippers. I cannot see a situation where the Warriors lose. A loss tonight by the Warriors would be very telling.
     
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    Does anybody know what the spread for game 2 was?
     
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    Split in Utah
    Rockets in 5
     
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    Rockets -7
     
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    Vegas conspiracy
     
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    same as game 1. 6.5-7 depending on what you got it at
     
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    How can you be a three point favorite when you can’t even hit a three
     
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    Over the years, I've noticed how popular it is to apply "logical" scenarios to every game, of every series, in every year. This is the whole 0-2, going Home to a proud fan base, needing a win, story.

    Every story has so-called valid reasons a sweep won't occur. And if the sweep doesn't occur, then the media and fans immediately choose one of the old stories to wear the crown of reason for this loss.​

    Maybe also add this to the story,
    • Rockets beat Utah by 21 in Game 3 last year @Utah,,,with a 28 pt lead after 3 Quarters
    • Rockets beat Utah by 13 in Game 4 @Utah.
     
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    I see what you did there
     
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    I'm not saying the Rockets can't win Game 3. I think it's a tossup. But it's human nature. The Rockets got comfortable after going up 2-0 against the T'Wolves last year in the first round and got rolled in Game 3. It could happen again.
     
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    "Just because it's a 3 point spread doesn't make them 3 point spreaders" - Shaq
     
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    Honestly, this feels like a heads up for bettors more than a complain for Vegas.
    Also, you know lines are set for the sole purpose of getting more people to bet, not always reflect win probability
     
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  20. Nook

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    I will gladly be wrong.

    Didn't the Jazz win game 2 in Houston, which put pressure back on the Rockets in game 3 last year?

    If I had to guess, the Rockets win the series in 5.
     
    #20 Nook, Apr 18, 2019
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