Beyond the Headliners : NBA Valueville

Paying Attention Beyond the Headliners

Okay everyone knows that the Thunder and Cavs are two of the hottest teams in the NBA.  While entertaining to watch, they offer less value then most because the books factor in the streaks they are on in setting prices.  They have to offer a less than great price so that they can get balanced betting.  Now a team on the outside but is making their move rapidly should garner your attention.  Of all the teams, the Indiana Pacers are showing some spine and making a move in the east.  With Paul George coming back soon, this team has excellent upside.  George Hill has given them an offensive uptick that was much needed.  A ten man rotation is looming which will let the spring remain in the steps of all the players.  This team has the will to win and when George comes back in mid March will be ready to roll.

• Examine every game they play with extra attention.  This could be a gold mine.

Magnitude of Money in the SEC

Even without a candidate in the college football final, the money flows in the SEC.  Wrap your mind around this.  In the SEC West, every coach will make at least $4 million dollar.  From first to worst, this is the price of doing business.  Saban started it all and he should with all that he has done.  What has gone from a reward for quality coaching has evolved into the tap not being able to be shut off.  In a word, television and your own cable network have allowed unprecedented funds to flow even to the also ran of the West.  Quite possibly a 4-7 team could mean a coach would get one million a win next season.

• Free Pick Friday  New York Islanders Puck Line over Calgary NHL

Tomorrow we will speculate what a winter World Cup might mean.  A review of our Puckline should beam with pride with a probable cash.  America’s Bookie will feature prominently as we ponder what promotion to avail ourselves of.  Good fortune and we will speak tomorrow here at ATB.