Spreads & Predictions

I've decided from here on out to stop looking at the betting odds and will no longer be taking those into consideration when posting my predictions for the rest of the season. The reason for this decision is:

1. I do not endorse gambling, and do not encourage you to place hard-earned money on the line based on my uncanny ability to see the future.

2. It will be a lot easier to keep track and graph my predictions if it is only an issue of win/loss & correct/incorrect.

3. I don't really understand the process of who decides what the betting odds are.

Therefore, I consider my prediction last night to be correct, but I won't fault those of you who doubt my abilities, since we'll have to see how things work over the long season.

Blazers Lose First Game

As expected, the Blazers lost to the San Antonio Spurs 97-106. LaMarcus Aldridge and Martell Webster played well, but it wasn't enough to overcome the defending NBA champions.

Blazers Open New Season Tonight

This could be a long season for the young Blazers, as they will struggle to earn even 25 victories.
I see them finishing with at 24-58 record, and missing the playoffs for a 5th straight year. Look for 2nd year man Brandon Roy to increase his production in all categories, but other players will not shine nearly as brightly. Also, look for foreigner Sergio Rodriguez to be traded sometime when the team decides they no longer want to hear "aqui!" on the court.

The Trailblazers begin the 2007-2008 season against the San Antonio Spurs tonight, and it looks like they are 13 point underdogs. I predict they will indeed lose the game, and not cover the spread.

Blazerdamus Is Here

I will predict the outcome of every Portland Trailblazers game for the 2007-2008 season. Join me in the fun.