2006 NBA Finals Previewby Robby MadduxToday on BetUSradio.com: David Friedman for the NBA, Ken Becks for NFL, plus more "Beat Matt at the picks" for a 25$ free play.. Plus, fre picks given out... Shaq is key As the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat prepare to do battle in their first ever NBA Finals appearance, there's many key factors that should be looked at before placing your wagers, and breaking down the important ones can put you on your way to the ticket window. Dallas won both games in the regular season both SU and ATS by a combined 49 points. During those two games, Miami had no answers for Dirk Nowitzki, allowing him to average 25 ppg on 56 percent shooting. Nowitzki has been absolutely stellar in this year's playoffs, leading in scoring, rebounding, and 3-point shooting. His unprecedented versatility will be the Mavs' main weapon against a Heat team that needs to find a way to slow him down or it could be a short series. For the quickest and easiest depositing methods available, sign-up today at BetUS.com, "for over 15 years they have been the Pioneers and World-wide Leaders in Online Sports, Poker, Casino and Racebook Gaming!" Always receive great odds, huge bonuses and fast payouts only at BetUS.com! BET ON FOOTBALL! Deposit $300 and get $100 in Bonuses! The guys that most likely will get the duties of guarding Nowitzki throughout the Finals are the Heat's Udonis Haslem and James Posey. Both have decent inside and outside defensive games needed to contain him, but neither have both talents and this could be huge. Nowitzki's inside game now compliments his outside shooting, and the combination makes him nearly unstoppable, so Haslem and Posey must be able to step-up big against Nowitzki to give Miami a legitimate chance. Shaquille O'Neal is the muscle behind the Heat, but it's Dwayne Wade's heart that keeps them pumping. Wade's astonishing performances have helped Miami rise above an average perimeter defense, questionable team chemistry and inconsistent performances from O'Neal. Click here to Buy Basketball Picks from the World's Top Sports Handicappers! And receive ten Free Basketball Picks from 10 World-Famous Handicappers! But aside from Wade's raw talents, the key of the Heat's Finals appearance is the almost improbable surfacing of team basketball. Antoine Walker's uprising as a third option is going to be crucial. He's matured since leaving Boston and he isn't throwing up bad shots like the Walker of old, but instead is making selfless decisions and picking his spots on offense. As the Mavs primary focus will be on O'Neal and Wade, expect Walker to have his opportunity to shine with many open looks, as his execution on these chances may be game deciding. Everyone can stop waiting; 2007 March Madness gambling is upon us! On the road in this year's playoffs, the Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 away games and own the same mark in their last 6 overall. But when it comes to playing strong teams the Heat can't cash with a sour 0-5 ATS number in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning SU record. It's the exact opposite for the Mavs as they are a sharp 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning SU record. In head-to-head action, total players have feasted on the over in this matchup. The over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings overall and it's the same result in the last 6 meetings in Dallas. As well, when these two matchup the Heat have flattened the wallets of their investors with a dismal 0-5 ATS record. However, through all the analysis and handicapping it may all simply come down to the play of O'Neal. If O'Neal can dominate like he has at times in the playoffs and over his career, the Heat can win the series. If the Mavs can find a way to keep him in check, or he can't continue his throwback dominance, the Mavs can take it. The two two-day breaks between Games 1 & 2, and Games 4 & 5 will only help the 34-year-old big man in his quest to win his third NBA title with three different clubs. Comments or Questions? Email FaceOff@BetUS.com. --- by BetUSradio at 1800-sports.com on June 06, 2006
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