Cappers Buzz

LA Lakers- Few realize how much Andrew Bynum had improved this season and the level he was playing at before his knee injury. He is scheduled back mid-to-late March, and if he can contribute 75% of what he did pre-inury (13 ppg, 10 rpg, 2bpg), than the Lakers are my pick to come out of the monster West conference and win the NBA championship. Phil Jackson’s offense has always worked without a great PG, and the frontcourt of Gasol, Odom, and Bynum is the NBA’s best. Don’t forget about that Bryant guy who can still play a little bit, and one of the league’s best benches, which will be even better once Trevor Ariza and Chris Mihm come back. Kobe only needed a little bit of help…He got much more than a little bit, and this team was one of the NBA’s 5-6 best before Gasol came aboard. They are currently on a 10-2 SU/11-1$ ATS run, and only 2 of those 12 games were home games. Jackson on the bench doesn’t hurt, either.  The West is home to 9 of the league’s top 12 teams, and picking a winner is not easy.  The Lake Show has it all, though. 

Outlook: Monitor Bynum’s knee and Kobe’s finger, as the ideal situation would be if this team would have to rest Kobe and lose a few games down the stretch to add value for the playoffs. They are currently priced behind Boston, Detroit, and at some spots even San Antonio, and Phoenix to win the NBA title. If healthy, I don’t think any of those teams will beat the Lakers in a 7 game series. Deep into the West Finals, at the least.

My NBA opinion is definitely warranted, as I am currently the nation’s #1 NBA capper according to both net units won and winning % (70%) at both Capper’s Gallery and sports-watch.com.  College basketball has been excellent as well at over 58% for the season.  Daily selections and long-term packages available at Capper’s Gallery!