Who will win tonight?

[Kori Ellis]

This will be a vbookie, please hold.

[polandprzem]

This will be a vbookie, please hold.

Hold on Kori I won't hold nothing


Spurs 105
Hornets 94

[td4mvp3]

they've beaten the spurs by 20 every other time, and duncan wasn't sick all the time. 90-70.

[smeagol]

There will be no blowing outs. It will be a close game.

Spurs 105

Hornets 101

[urunobili]

Spurs 104 Hornets 97

[bobbybob0]

Spurs 101
Hornets 93

:flag:

[E20]

Spurs 21.5
Hornets 0

[ForeignFan]

Victory 98-92

[LilMissSPURfect]

spurs by 7

[mexicanjunior]

Spurs 94
Hornets 90

[RandomGuy]

eff it. I will go for a total blowout.

Honestly, with just $25 to bet, I might as well go for long odds. :lol

Wheeee.... GO SPURS!! Crush the puny girly men of the New Orleans Hornets, like the chokers they are.

I say that but my heart isn't in it... the hornets are a decent team. I just wants me my virtual money.:greedy

Idea of the day:

Line up local businesses to give out coupons redeemable for vbookie cash.

10% off an enchilada dinner for some amount... mmm enchiladas... :hungry:

[Los Spurs]

Spurs 101

Hornets 97

[themvp]

98 - 87 Spurs

-themvp

[G-Nob]

Sporks 97
Corn Nuts 92

[GrandeDavid]

Spurs 106
Hornets 99

[coopdogg3]

Spurs 98
Hornets 90

[m33p0]

Spurs by 8 points. All in!

Spurs 102
Corn Nuts 94

[Tiro]

my first bet.

Spurs 94
Hornets 88

[Admidave50]

believe!

[marini martini]

Spurs- 110

horns - 92

Expect it!

Marini:toast

:flag::flag::flag:

:lobt::lobt::lobt::lobt::lobt:

[shelshor]

Spurs--104
NOLABungleBeez-94

[Cry Havoc]

Spurs take it, 102-93

[baseline bum]

Spurs 92
OKC 90

[SAtown]

Sporks by 8

Spurs 99 - 91 OKC

[phyzik]

Im thinking

SA Spurs: 107

NO Fleas: 99

[pawe]

Spurs 97
Hornets 90

[Parkerlooms]

Spurs 98
Hairnets 93

[spursjustice]

98 - 92 Spurs...

[SAtown]

Hairnets

http://i27.tinypic.com/144m6s.jpg

[SlovenianGuy]

http://www.nba.com/media/sonics/spurs.jpg 87
http://www.celticsbeagle.net/hornets.gif 85

[NoMoneyDown]

I wish the vBookie had wider spreads as I could see this being an 8pt win for the Spurs, but also something like 18pts. I just feel the series record up to this point does not truly reflect the teams. Duncan was very ill on G1 (and G2), which I think played a huge role in the Hornets' wins. I had SA losing G1 bfore the series only because everything pointed toward a NO win. I think if Duncan were 100% (and Pop opted to put Bowen on Peja) in G2, they would have won it and we'd be looking at a 3-1 series now.

But enough with the woulda, coulda ,shoulda's ...

Game 5 is another one of those "high emotional" "must wins" for the home team. Many people are quick to point out NO's decline as being related to THEIR doing and not the undoing by the Spurs (which is probably more the case). At this point, I think PO experience will matter more than anything else. The Spurs may get behind early, but, regardless, I see them winning the game in the end.

What I'm wondering is whether the Spurs will build a lead in 2H and the Hornets' young emotions start getting the better of them. This could be the difference, I think, between an 8pt win by the Spurs and an 18pt (or more) win.

[PDXSpursFan]

Spurs 105
Hornets 98

I'm betting all my cash (including the bill at my signature) on a 7-9 pts Spurs win

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Spurs 101, Cornuts 96.

[sa_butta]

Spurs 102
Whore-nuts 98

[Brutalis]

Spurs 102
Hornets 91

[Radiosparks]

Spurs 95
Hornets 87

[Summers]

eff it. I will go for a total blowout.

Honestly, with just $25 to bet, I might as well go for long odds. :lol

Wheeee.... GO SPURS!! Crush the puny girly men of the New Orleans Hornets, like the chokers they are.

I say that but my heart isn't in it... the hornets are a decent team. I just wants me my virtual money.:greedy

Idea of the day:

Line up local businesses to give out coupons redeemable for vbookie cash.

10% off an enchilada dinner for some amount... mmm enchiladas... :hungry:

Mercenary!

I think Valero gives out free coffee in the morning when the Spurs win. Or they used to.

[nfg3]

Spurs 103

Hornets 91

Close game up untill the 7 minute mark of the 3rd Q. Then the Hornets realize that for all their efforts the Spurs are winning and fold.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

:D

[spurastic]

Spurs--104
Hornets--89

[rayray2k8]

Spurs win (1pt-30)
I dont care, must win on the road to win this sereis.

But for the sake of the thread.

87-94

[Jimcs50]

I bet my whole bankroll on New Orleans to win by 24 pts

[duncan228]

http://www.point-spreads.com/basketball/051308-nba-playoff-prediction-san-antonio-spurs-vs-new-orleans-hornets.html

NBA Playoff Prediction: San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Hornets
by Scott Burgess

The San Antonio Spurs need to win at least one game in the Big Easy if they want a chance at beating the Hornets. But it might not be that easy as the Hornets are 35-11 SU on home court. The best of seven series is tied 2-2. Oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com like the Hornets as 4-point favorites over the Spurs with the over/under set at 186 ½.

The Spurs tied up their Western Conference Semi-finals with two straight dominating home wins. They recently beat the Hornets 100-80, thanks to a stepped up game from Tim Duncan. He had 22pts, 3 assists and 15 rebounds. Frenchie, Tony Parker, was big with 21pts, and Ime Udoka and Michael Finely were huge off the bench with a combined 27pts. The biggest difference from their other games against the Hornets was their field goal shooting, they made 39 of 76 for 51%. Duncan continually caught passes close to the basket, where he was able to turn quickly and drop in shots off the glass. For a team that’s stacked with shooters and play makers this is a must. Take more shots and more will go down. Popovich's major adjustment in this series came in Game 3 in San Antonio. He inserted Manu Ginobili into the starting lineup in place of Michael Finley, and had Bruce Bowen change defensive assignments from Paul to Stojakovic. In turn Parker guarded Paul. The Spurs are averaging 93 PPG in their last five and on the road they average 92 PPG. The Spurs are 1-3 SU on the road in the playoffs.

The Hornets rock at home, they are 5-0 SU at home in the playoffs where they’ve averaged 106 PPG.They blew away their visitors by more than 10pts in all but one game against Dallas. Coming into the playoffs they went 9-1 SU on home court. Top producer Chris Paul is averaging 25 PPG in the playoffs and David West has been good for 20 PPG. But offense isn’t their main worry right now. Coach Byron Scott stated "We've got to understand defense is what got us to this particular point," Scott said. "We've got to come out and make sure we put some pressure on them on the defensive end. ... We can't worry about the offense, to be honest with you." He hit the nail on the head. Scott said his players showed a "lack of trust" in the defensive game plan Sunday night, sometimes scrambling to the perimeter to guard the threat of an outside shot, only to be burned by one of Tony Parker's driving layups or a pass inside to Tim Duncan. The Hornets have averaged 96 PPG in their last five games and at home their good for 102 PPG.

Recent Trends to Consider

Spurs are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Spurs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 playoff games as an underdog.
Spurs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog.
Spurs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
Hornets are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Hornets are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 playoff games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Hornets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.
Hornets are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
GAME: San Antonio Spurs (62-29) at New Orleans Hornets (62-29)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 13 - 9:30 PM EST
LINE: SBGglobal.com TOTAL: 186 ½
PICK: New Orleans -4

The Bottom Line: As much as I want to see the Spurs win in the Big Easy, I think it’s an uphill battle. The Hornets put up point after point at home. The Spurs need a huge night from all of their players.

[miss paxton]

Spurs 93
Hornets 90

[Jimcs50]

Hornets 112

Spurs 86

[loveforthegame]

Spurs 102
Hornets 96

[Sense]

Spurs 107
Hornets 99

[manufor3]

102-97 spurs

[Manu20]

Spurs 99
Hornets 89

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Hey, the game hasn't started but I can't bet!? i want 20,000 on Spurs by 3-6pts!

Spurs 94-90

[Kori Ellis]

:lol @ JimCS betting against the Spurs and winning.