The Predictions Post

(Journeyman Center, Paul Mokeski)

Due to the Blackhawks and some unforeseen issues I can’t give a full breakdown till Sunday… However, I would like to get my predictions on the record before the action starts tomorrow. I stole the season series stats and odds from espn.com, but the predictions are all mine.

West First Round


(1) L.A. Lakers vs. (8) Oklahoma CitySeason series: 3-1 Lakers.

Odds say: Lakers 56.4%; Thunder 43.6%


My Pick: Lakers in seven

(2) Dallas vs. (7) San AntonioSeason series: 3-1 Mavs.

Odds say: Spurs 74.5%; Mavs 24.5%


Pick: Mavs in six

(3) Phoenix vs. (6) PortlandSeason series: 2-1 Blazers.

Odds say: Suns 64.9%; Blazers 35.1%


Pick: Suns in five

(4) Denver vs. (5) UtahSeason series: 3-1 Nuggets.

Odds say: Jazz 61.2%; Nuggets 38.8%


Pick: Denver in seven




East First Round


(1) Cleveland vs. (8) ChicagoSeason series: 2-2 split.

Odds say: Cavs 97.0%; Bulls 3.0%


Pick: Cavs in five

(2) Orlando vs. (7) CharlotteSeason series: 3-1 Orlando.

Odds say: Magic 91.9%; Bobcats 8.1%


Pick: Magic in six

(3) Atlanta vs. (6) MilwaukeeSeason series: 2-1 Atlanta.

Odds say: Hawks 74.8%; Bucks 25.2%


Pick: Hawks in five

(4) Boston vs. (5) MiamiSeason series: 3-0 Boston.

Odds say: Celtics 54.2%; Heat 45.8%


Pick: Celtics in six

Finals Prediction


Cavs over the Mavericks in six games