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NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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You guys think Westbrick hits more than 20.5 buckets tonight? What’s the move...
How do I upload images and videos to the forum?
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jadecyclist75, you know you can just use Imgur—or whatever other online editor you prefer—to scale those images down before uploading. Honestly, a lot of these PDFs have massive, oversized files that are basically asking for a citation... and it would be such a total waste if you ended up getting flagged just because you weren't paying attention to file sizes. Usually, you want to keep things under a 640x640 limit, maybe 800x600 at most if you're feeling lucky.
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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wiredcanyon39 said:Jersey vs. OKC, February 2nd... looking at that 1.55 line for the favorites... honestly, it feels a little too easy, doesn't it? Just one of those matchups where you stare at the numbers and wonder if the oddsmakers are actually paying attention or if they're just sleepwalking through the season... anyway, I'll be watching...
Honestly, looking at the landscape right now, New Jersey is basically bottom-of-the-barrel alongside Washington—though D.C. is actually starting to show some life—so the Nets might just be the worst squad in the league at this exact moment... OKC is a lock for me, and hey, if I'm wrong, I guess I'll just have to pay up that little slip-up I owed that wizard guy from two days ago. Durant is going to be out for blood; he'll want to prove that whatever happened before was just a momentary lapse in judgment that we won't be seeing much of this season. The Nets have been getting absolutely hammered lately—we're talking double-digit blowouts—and even when they manage to hang tough in the first quarter, they tend to fall apart completely in the second until they just break... If you're feeling spicy, maybe look at the Nets under 96.5...
I’m thinking along the exact same lines here... honestly, I don't see how OKC doesn't just cruise through this one. Look, the only guy on that roster who can actually pull strings is D-Lo—and he’s staring down a matchup against Westbrook. Now, I get it, Russ is basically everyone's favorite guy and his basketball IQ is off the charts, but let's be real... he still packs enough punch to ensure D-Lo isn't getting totally outclassed. If D-Lo can hold his own and prevent him from creating that massive gap that usually allows a star to drag the rest of the squad along, OKC has a serious edge. They've got the upper hand in the high post, too, so I don't see any way this doesn't go their way without some serious help from the refs... I'm taking the OKC spread at 7.5...
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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Eric Fox7 said:What kind of odds are we looking at for this option on the online books?
Just caught your post now... I'm currently hanging out over at DraftKings, that's where @101 is.
Johnny Cash, pokpok, good to see you back in the mix.
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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I don't even know where to start with this one... just looking at the state of things right now makes me want to head straight to a bar and stay there until Monday morning. Everything feels like a repetitive cycle of the same old mistakes, honestly. You see these patterns emerging, the same predictable plays, the same tired excuses from the front office, and you just wonder if anyone is actually paying attention behind the scenes... or if they're all just coasting on past glory while the ship slowly sinks. It’s exhausting, really—watching the same drama unfold night after night, expecting a different result when we all know exactly how this script ends... anyway, that's just my two cents. Don't mind me. kaže:
Thinking about tonight's Lakers-Heat matchup... looking at around 3 PM for tip-off, and I'm eyeing a spread of X/X at 80...
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Look, Prile, it’s about time you opened an account with one of those legit international sportsbooks... seriously. These local bottom-feeders are a joke—it’s either they’re squeezing you dry with a 5% margin or they’re putting out lines that are just straight-up ridiculous. It’s pathetic. Honestly, I'd rather take the 80... 😢 From X to X, for crying out loud... I mean, come on. That should be at least 300, easy...
IQ test - forum hacked again
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The political party site is decent enough—I spent a few years grinding there. The software works fine and they pull in some serious volume, my only real gripe is that their rake is absolutely predatory, especially if you're playing at the micro or low stakes... just eats your bankroll alive.
I’ve got nothing but good memories from my time there, though.
And I’d definitely give Karol Scott a shoutout.
I’ve got nothing but good memories from my time there, though.
And I’d definitely give Karol Scott a shoutout.
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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DraftKings
Pick: Denver vs. Miami
Tip: halftime/fulltime 1/2 @6.00
Stake: 2/10
Miami is basically wrapping up this West Coast road trip, and man, you can tell they’re feeling the grind. It’s one thing playing three games in three nights—that’s exhausting enough on its own—but they’ve been dragging these things into overtime almost every single night lately... just brutal. Now, we gotta factor in Denver. It’s a weird place to play, being way up at that altitude, and that thin air usually hits visiting teams hard right out of the gate. Might cause the Heat to have a sluggish start... But then again, they've been losing too much lately. They're probably itching for a win and looking to prove something against a tough Denver squad, so I'm thinking they might just dig deep... maybe...
Pick: Denver vs. Miami
Tip: halftime/fulltime 1/2 @6.00
Stake: 2/10
Miami is basically wrapping up this West Coast road trip, and man, you can tell they’re feeling the grind. It’s one thing playing three games in three nights—that’s exhausting enough on its own—but they’ve been dragging these things into overtime almost every single night lately... just brutal. Now, we gotta factor in Denver. It’s a weird place to play, being way up at that altitude, and that thin air usually hits visiting teams hard right out of the gate. Might cause the Heat to have a sluggish start... But then again, they've been losing too much lately. They're probably itching for a win and looking to prove something against a tough Denver squad, so I'm thinking they might just dig deep... maybe...
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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urbandrifter10 said:what do you guys think about Bryant K(dk)-James L sub 04:30 1.75 1.95... maybe a medium bet on LeBron and pairing him with the Lakers at 1.15
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Tutorial: The Ultimate "How-To" Guide (FAQ)
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Even if you kill the power, the forum search engine stays alive. It’s still there for the folks who actually know how to hunt things down, you know? 😬
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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Lawrence Castillo76 said:They absolutely smoked us against Minnesota—straight up criminal how bad it was... and now tonight we’re out there without Blatche too. 😕
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Questions about how the site works and site management
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rowdyhawk27 said:I'm honestly not sure where else to go with this, but did they actually change the rules about how we set up our signatures?
Man, it hasn't even been a full year since they last messed with that...
Can moderators threaten other members? It's about a terminator.
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redmarlin3, you think I'm actually gonna go through with posting this on Unknown? 👋
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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Man, I just finished catching up on the highlights. 🤦 I actually had Atlanta Hawks +2. 🤦 Thank god I played a 3/4 system, because I managed to walk away with a tiny profit—though, honestly, the Sacramento Kings did claw their way back from the absolute brink there, so it was anyone's game... 😢 🙂
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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Took Minnesota +5 and OKC ML. Honestly, I think I jumped the gun on that second pick a bit too fast... but hey, fingers crossed that Russell Westbrook doesn't completely blow it again like he always does.
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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James Taylor3 said:4w/4l ; +6.60 units; ROI: 21.29%
Oklahoma City Thunder-Phoenix Suns
Pick: Oklahoma -11.5
Odds: 1.935
Stake: 5/10
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Eric Fox7 said:Screw that little smiley face... 🤣
I'm all in.
Happy New Year to everyone celebrating!
Eric Fox7 said:Screw that little smiley face 🤣
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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If you didn't pull a profit last night, honestly... just stay away from the sportsbook
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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Alex Cook said:Looking at Minnesota vs. Miami, honestly, I think there’s some value in betting the halftime/fulltime 1/2 option—DraftKings has it sitting at @5.50. Last season, the Timberwolves played a ton of home games where they basically kept opponents on life support for two or even three quarters before just tearing them apart late in the game. Miami, on the other hand, is coming off a grueling road trip through Charlotte where they were barely hanging on until the final buzzer... and even though they had a day off, that kind of grind can still linger. Probably not enough to make them lose outright, but they might come out a bit sluggish. Plus, it wouldn't be the wildest scenario if Miličić finds himself in foul trouble within... what, the first 30 seconds? 🤷
Confidence level 2-3/10.
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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Emily Sanchez11 said:Thoughts on Miami? And which of these matchups look tight enough to maybe hunt for a contra-bet?
Looking at Minnesota vs Miami, honestly... I think there's some value in trying to play halftime/fulltime 1/2—DraftKings has it sitting at @5,50. Minnesota had a bunch of home games last season where they basically kept their opponents on the ropes for two, sometimes even three quarters, before everything just falls apart... and they collapse. Miami, on the other hand, is coming off a rough road trip in Charlotte where they were barely hanging on until the final buzzer. Even with a day of rest, you have to wonder if that grind leaves a mark... probably not enough to make them lose outright, but they might come out sluggish. Also, wouldn't be surprising if Miličić finds himself in early foul trouble after like... 30 seconds of play. 🤷
Confidence level 2-3/10.