dat dude wrote:

Footwedge wrote:
Try educating Cavalier fans on how odds work. Last year, the Cavs were 6-1 favorites to beat the Magic. Yet people somehow think that the Magic were a better team than the Cavs.

On paper the Cavs were better..period. Sometimes upsets happen.

6-1 favorites doesn't make any sense. I would check your numbers again.

From national Vegas handicapper Danny Sheridan...just before the series started last year....

"Danny Sheridan's odds: Cavaliers favored 6:1 for the series"

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2009-05-19-matchup-cavaliers-magic_N.htm

Footwedge wrote:

j_crazy wrote: that list is what you'd use to make your bets. if it's a joke, place your bets.

Try educating Cavalier fans on how odds work. Last year, the Cavs were 6-1 favorites to beat the Magic. Yet people somehow think that the Magic were a better team than the Cavs.

On paper the Cavs were better..period. Sometimes upsets happen.

You're right, Vegas decides who is better...not the teams on the playing field.

Just like when Ohio State beat Florida in 2007, like when Miami beat Ohio State in 2003, like when USC beat Texas in 2006, and like when the Lakers beat the Celtcis in 2008. The oddsmakers ALWAYS know who is better. More consistent than fucking gravity...