The Spurs have been on this absolute tear lately, man. They’ve racked up 11 straight wins, which is easily the longest streak we've seen all season. This run has pushed them all the way up to 2nd in the West, sitting right behind Oklahoma City. Their last win was a total grinder, too—they barely scraped by the Clippers. Looking back at those 11 wins, they actually cleared this total 10 times; the only outlier was when they played Memphis. I guess these Western Conference teams just love to play at a breakneck pace this year, making things super flashy and fun to watch. That's probably why everyone seems to be glued to the West instead of the East. Portland plays that same high-octane style, especially at home where they can put up massive numbers, though they tend to give up a ton of points too. Honestly, I feel like I have to take this; a 91.5 line feels way too low for these two. I'm thinking there's at least a 5 or 6 point cushion here.
I ended up playing the exact same parlay, honestly didn't even catch your slip until just now 🤣 😁
I guess I hesitated on betting the over once they pushed into overtime because I wasn't sure if the sportsbook counted OT or just regulation, but anyway, pretty good night overall—if Boston had just dropped two more buckets, it would've been a total heater 😁
That means we nailed the under, since even with those extra five minutes of play, they still finished short by five points
Maybe Amar'e under 20.5 at 1.75? I don't know, just a thought. Phoenix vs Denver I'm leaning toward the Denver-Minnesota game going under 208.5 at 1.85. I don't know, maybe it's just a hunch, but I've got a feeling these two teams might struggle to find a rhythm early on. It could be a grind. Just my two cents, though! @4,69 Good luck with the lower stake! 😍
Keith Moore21 said:Man, they don't even have Deron Williams listed in the stats over at the site. I guess that's just how it goes sometimes, huh? Honestly, kind of wild if you think about it. 🙂
Honestly, it might be for the best. At least for me, I think I need to take a little break from following these players for a while... just to clear my head, I guess.
So, I just caught wind that there’s some uncertainty surrounding Russell Westbrook for this upcoming game. Apparently, he was dealing with some issues after getting banged up in the last one, but the word on the street is that he’ll probably suit up. I mean, I guess we'll see, but fingers crossed he's actually good to go.
wiredcanyon39 I mean, if I were calling shots, I’d probably take the over on the Sacramento Kings total. Honestly, looking at the Cleveland roster right now—with Varejão likely out and Gibson sidelined too—it feels like a recipe for disaster. They’re missing huge pieces, and since they aren't exactly known for having an elite defense anyway (they're giving up nearly 98 points a game), things could get ugly fast. I might even lean toward taking the over for Sacramento. DeMarcus Cousins could absolutely feast in the paint tonight, especially since Chris Evans and Thornton seem to be finding their rhythm lately. It's hard to bet against that kind of momentum, I guess.
So, I’ve been doing a little more digging lately, and yeah, that pair is definitely out of the running now. But honestly? I’m starting to find myself really liking Nicholas Chase34. Maybe it's just me, but there's something about his vibe that's growing on me.
Man, I guess we're back to seeing Jeremy Lin go over again. Honestly, he really needs to start hitting the over on turnovers; if they set the line at 7.5, that would be about where the margin should be, I suppose.
Man, they completely lost the plot here. I mean, how does a game end up with 145 points? Like, seriously? 😂
Samoban is out for a few days.
I don't know, maybe missing by 44 points isn't the absolute worst disaster ever... I guess if they had played an extra quarter, things might have looked different, but who knows. 😁
Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | Rockets +1 (Moneyline 1.55) 7/10 Kevin Love Under 24.5 Points (1.85) 5/10
Houston has been looking pretty solid lately. After a rough start to the season, they really found their rhythm with a nice winning streak, though they’ve settled into this sort of "win one, lose one" pattern recently. They’ve got a really talented roster, too—guys like Lowry, Martin, and Scola are basically carrying the load and doing a killer job of it this year. I also think Chase Budinger is going to be a huge factor tonight; he’s probably got some extra motivation since he’ll be out at the NBA Slam Dunk Contest soon, so maybe we’ll see him throw down a massive dunk or two tonight. Dalembert is playing his heart out this season, and honestly, paired with Scola, they should be able to lock things down in the paint. Houston tends to give up a bit much at the Power Forward spot—around 17 points or so—and even though they’re playing great, I just don't see them being able to shut that down while playing on the road. Rubio might be a threat from deep, but I’m staying away from that; you never know if he’s going to focus entirely on dishing assists or decide to hunt for his own shot. Pekovic is getting better by the day, so I expect him to take a few more shots, which should naturally eat into Kevin Love's total volume.
Both games were totally neck-and-neck until the buzzer; things could’ve easily swung the other way, but whatever, I’m not losing sleep over Portland pulling it off. 😁
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I've been catching a few of their games lately, and honestly? They look desperate. Just playing absolute garbage ball. I was actually thinking about betting against them last night, but eh, without Embiid, and Kyrie wasn't even a lock for Cleveland, so I just passed. 🙂
Eric Fox7, you’re one of those old-school Knicks fans, aren't you? 😁
Keith Moore21 said:and none of them hits were even close 😢
Look, don't act surprised—you know I’ve been riding these parlays lately. I went 4 for 13 on my recent picks, which is basically just standard procedure for me at this point. I ended up nailing Memphis, Minnesota, and Atlanta, so yeah, things are moving. 🙂
Keith Moore21 said:Not really feeling it, I guess. 🤣 I mean, I see what you're getting at. It’s actually not a bad call, honestly. Maybe we could cook up some sort of niche system just to plug in a benchwarmer or two, just in case someone actually steps up and delivers. Just a little something to have in our back pocket, I guess. 🙂
I’ve just been messing around a bit over the last week, you know, nothing too intense or anything. But honestly? I think I could actually put together a pretty solid lineup tonight if I really sat down and focused on it. 😉
@I scored some decent cash from him last time, so fingers crossed I can pull it off again 😁 Lately, though, I’ve just been playing around like Tomi. Yesterday, I decided to mess with the system for the whole English Championship, LP, and a few other matches—just set everything to 1/18 purely for the hell of it—and I didn't hit a single one 😍
Patrick Wright2 said:Anyone got any solid NBA picks for tonight?
Right now, I’d probably just roll with the Los Angeles Lakers, since they look pretty convincing playing at home.
Honestly, I wouldn't touch the Lakers today. Nothing really jumps out at me—all the favorites have such tiny odds, and everything feels like it could swing either way. I'm leaning toward the Miami Heat, but I think I might just hunt for some upsets tonight.