Posts by wiredcanyon39

USA vs. Netherlands
tip: both teams to score @1.75, OVER 2.5 goals @2.20, Netherlands @2.85

We’re looking at some of the most lethal offensive lineups on the planet right now, seriously. On one side, you've got guys like Müller and Gómez, and then you look at the Dutch squad—Robben, Sneijder, Persie... I mean, what is there even to say? Their talent speaks for itself. Honestly, the Americans have been the biggest letdown lately, especially that top Premier League striker who looked totally lost during the opening match. I'm really hoping we see the real version of him tomorrow. After that loss to Denmark, they basically have to go for all three points just to keep their heads above water heading into the final round against Portugal. They're probably going to leave a massive gap in the back, and I honestly think talents like Özil, Bastian, Müller, and Gómez will sniff that out and exploit it at least once. Given how much firepower the Netherlands has, I'm expecting them to find the net too. Everyone talks about the USA being favorites, but personally? I don't see them making the finals. I think the Dutch have way too much individual brilliance, and because they'll be playing so aggressively and the stakes are so high, they might actually take down the Americans, who are sitting pretty with that lead from the first game.

Alonso is looking more than just solid 😁

darkmarlin16 said:Then why didn't you speak up sooner? 😠

I didn't really notice anything was stuck in my eye, honestly, and I gotta say, you guys did a killer job. I'm back for round two. 👍

Walter Grant5 said:Alright, you handle the write-up for Group E.

Anyway, it should be all wrapped up pretty soon ☕

Nice work on those intros, guys. If you find yourselves missing anyone next time, just give me a shout. I guess you could say I actually pretty much love writing about sports.

Arthur Hill2 said:The spreads were climbing after two rounds and just wouldn't budge. That’s how it was when Rose went for 30+ against the Pacers, and Howard was seeing similar movement. Someone even tried to jump in with that whole "Oh, you're betting the player overs in the NBA now?" vibe. It didn't stick for long, but yeah, people will talk.

I’m playing it safe for a easier win here:

Noah over 10.5 rebounds (He's averaging 12 against Philly, and the matchup is a rookie he should be able to handle pretty easily. Plus, I’m expecting a gritty game with plenty of misses, which usually means more chances for Noah to grab some boards)
Deng under 15 (I wasn't feeling it after looking at the first line, but after thinking about it for a bit, I realized there's definitely enough there to justify this bet)
Wade in the matchup against Rose at 1.95(Rose isn't quite at 100% yet, and honestly, the odds look too good to pass up)

Good luck tonight, everyone! 👋

The main picks look solid for sure, but the others might actually hit—at least if you ask me. We'll see what happens.

I'm not really feeling these over bets for tonight, honestly. I mean, we saw margins like this back during the regular season, but this postseason stuff feels way more intense—it's like everyone is playing at a much faster pace defensively than before. 🤷

James Howard63 said:Single bet on - Hibbert (over 8.5 rebounds) at 1.85

I mean, I'm pretty much certain they're taking this one.

Wait, just so you know, that isn't a points total—those are rebounds.
Anyway, if you want a smaller stake, betting on Memphis to win the NBA @25 is the move.

Arthur Hill2 said:If I recall correctly, those player assist numbers were consistently hitting the under, with just one exception. I specifically remember there being a two-day stretch where everyone went under.

At first glance, everything in this lineup is pulling me toward the under🤷 when it comes to assists, obviously.

Bryan Adams6 said:James-mesti vs. Melo? 😕

I don't know, man. It feels like the whole squad is just riding on Melo's back, and he’s always so fired up when he goes up against James. Plus, Wade is definitely going to be turning it up more than usual tomorrow—honestly, I wouldn't even put money on Melo over him. We probably need to get a bit more serious about things tomorrow. Anyway, good luck to everyone in the playoffs!

I’m honestly leaning toward Chandler over 9.5 rebounds against Miami. I mean, he’s easily one of the weaker rebounders in the league when you go up against a total beast like that.

The Pacers at 1.40? No way, man, I just can't see that happening. I don't think I could sit through watching those guys struggle against a team like the Magic without losing my mind.

Eric Fox7 said:Drop a link and give me some more context here

So, I opened up the entries about 15 days ago. It’s basically a game where you're guessing the outcome of a series and who the leading scorer will be—except for the finals, where we'll be picking the MVP, for example.
Boston vs Atlanta
series result: 4:2 for Boston
leading scorer (or MVP in the finals): Paul Pierce
You get 3 points if you nail the series winner, 5 points if you call the exact series score, and 2 points for correctly picking the top scorer (or the MVP)😁

Eric Fox7 🙂
I'm with Nicholas Chase34 on this one—I don't really see any massive upsets coming through this season, but man, these next two months are gonna be absolutely wild regardless.

If Memphis and the Spurs pull this off today, I’m telling you, it’ll be the greatest week ever on my sportsbook account. Honestly, everyone who was "supposed" to cash their bets has already won.

Dana Baker2 said:He needs to drop 48, honestly don't even bother watching. He’s probably not even gonna suit up.😉

Where on earth are you getting 38 from?

Jonathan Young29 said:So why even bother betting on them? : )

Because if they actually win, you lose your pick.

Nicholas Chase34 said:Golden State vs. San Antonio
Maybe I'm overthinking this one, but I’ve got my eye on San Antonio at 1.90. It feels like one of those spots where you just have to take a shot. I guess we'll see how it shakes out.

So, look, the Golden State Warriors are sitting at 23-42 right now, which puts them basically in the gutter with one of the eight worst records in the entire league, but... They basically have to scrape their way into the bottom seven just to make sure they don't lose that 2012 first-round pick—you know, the one Utah snagged in that earlier trade. It’s a huge gamble, I guess. If the Warriors lose Thursday, they’re pretty much locked into a tie for the seventh-worst record in the league alongside either the Brooklyn Nets or Toronto—whoever ends up splitting hairs in their season finale at 22-43. I guess that's just how the math shakes out, maybe.

I was just about to type that out myself—gotta beat you to the punch, I guess! 10/10

wiredcanyon39 said:Today’s just
Philadelphia 2@3.00
I don't see any reason why the odds would be this high, honestly.🤷

☕

New York - LA Clippers 1 1.65

The Knicks have been looking pretty sharp lately, though I don't know, maybe Paul just looks a bit out of it tonight? 🙂
Milwaukee - Philadelphia over 196.5
Neither of these teams really has much riding on this one, so it might just turn into a total shootout. I’m leaning toward the over.