Posts by wiredcanyon39

I mean, maybe Amar'e is making his comeback today? I don't know, but looking at things, the under feels like a way more solid bet to me right now.

boldranger said:Man, GSW is just getting hammered. What do you guys think—is there any chance they actually pull this off, or is anyone even still rooting for them?

I honestly couldn't stop shaking after that Utah game. 🙂

Kevin Love under 24.5, 1.85
5/10

Look, I don't really have the headspace for some deep-dive analysis right now, so let's keep it brief. Honestly? Orlando is easily the most dominant squad when it comes to defending the PF spot. I mean, I think it's pretty obvious to everyone why that is—it's Howard.

Bryan Adams6 said:Look, I'll probably go against everyone here... but I just can't pass this one up :

LA Clippers -2 @ 3.25

I actually played this on some guy just for the hell of it and went 2/2

Nicholas Chase34 said:Summit crushed the under for Milwaukee - Miami within ten minutes of the lines even opening. 🙂

I'm sniffing around a potential X @ 14,0 on the Golden State - Phoenix game, though given how differently they play, I wouldn't be shocked if that line shifts too.

I put some money down on the under 199.5 at 1.85 as part of a parlay... honestly, should be a pretty easy win.

I'm leaning toward Utah and the under in the Milwaukee game, I guess.

I went ahead and took the spread since they're absolutely tearing everyone apart right now... I guess even Lob City might be next

I’m really not feeling today's lineup, so I'm just gonna stick with @Nicholas Chase34/">@@Nicholas Chase34's picks and throw a little bit on some Italian soccer. Whatever happens, happens, I guess. 😍

daxyx said:Honestly, hats off to whoever managed to nail that NBA parlay today. Absolute legend.

Quotan here, just slightly tweaking my buddy's tennis post.

They’re trying to get me into Hattrick, I guess, but honestly, I just played through without the Bulls 2/11 anyway.

LeBron James over 26.5 @ 1.85
5/10
John Wall over 16.5 @ 1.85
4/10

LeBron James is playing his fifth season for the books, man, and he’s sitting pretty as the second leading scorer in the league right now. The Washington Wizards have been absolutely terrible on defense lately, especially at the small forward spot—they're basically one of the easiest teams to score on in that position. I mean, he went under the line a couple of times recently and it killed my margin, so I just have to take this one. Usually, LeBron really steps up against these weaker squads. Since Dwyane Wade came back, he’s taking a few less shots, but I still see him hitting a light over here; I’m expecting at least 30 points tonight.

There isn't a ton to say about John Wall, but honestly, he takes way more shots at home than on the road and his field goal percentage is much better in front of his own fans. The Miami Heat have a killer defense, mostly because they've got guys like Dwyane Wade and LeBron James who are just fast and physically dominant, but when it comes to guarding point guards, they're actually one of the weakest teams in the league. They struggle big time against guys like Derrick Rose and Chris Paul, so we see overs on point guards against the Heat all the time. John Wall is feeling it too, and he hasn't let me down in his last few home games, so hopefully he keeps that streak going tonight. 😁

Phila - LA Clippers 2 @ 2.30
2/10
Man, there are so many plays today. I'm feeling really good about this slate... maybe I'll actually clean out the sportsbook tomorrow if things go my way. 😁

New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers @ 1.65
8/10

The Knicks have been one of the biggest letdowns this season, honestly. They’re playing pretty rough and aren't even close to clicking as a unit. I mean, everyone knew it would take some time for the stars to gel, but man, it's just not happening. Melo's out with an injury tonight, and we're also missing Amara due to a death in his family. Jeremy Lin has been a total surprise, though I highly doubt he can keep up this kind of pace forever. It looks like the heavy lifting will fall on Chandler Novak and Walker, which—if you ask me—is way too much to ask when you're facing the Lakers. Speaking of which, the Lakers are playing okay, but it feels like they might hit a ceiling in the Western Conference semifinals this year. Kobe Bryant is basically playing solo, putting up about 30 points a night, with Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol chipping in. Against a weak New York squad dealing with all these injury issues, I just don't see how they don't win this. Also, Kobe could easily go over his point total since the Knicks' defense has been a complete disaster lately, but I think I'll just stick with the Lakers and see what happens. 😁


Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics @ 1.60
6/10

These two met about a week ago, and Boston absolutely cruised to an easy win. DeMar DeRozan flashes brilliance every now and then, but usually, he ends up staying well under his averages. Their top guy, Andrea Bargnani, has been sidelined with an injury for a while now, and without him, they've been nowhere near playoff contention—honestly, they're one of the weaker teams in the league right now. This group of decent players just doesn't have what it takes to make the playoffs. On the other hand, after a miserable start to the season, Boston is finally starting to play like they should. That said, they don't seem to be at the level they were in previous years; the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are clearly a tier above them. Still, they're still beating the lesser teams, so I'm betting they'll definitely make the playoffs.

OKC 🙂

Dana Grant8 said:Alright, NBA experts, weigh in—do we think Steve Nash and Kevin Garnett go over?

I mean, Nash should hit the over, but I probably wouldn't touch KG if I were you.

Man, I went with the under on Phoenix three separate times, thinking it was a lock, and I absolutely whiffed on all three. Now I’m looking back realizing I totally misread the whole situation.

@Play Nice work! I play just like that myself most of the time, but man, if you miss even one or two shots, everything just falls apart on you. I can never seem to string it all together once that happens.

Wall really pulled me out of a hole tonight, I guess. Looking back at those scores, things actually could have gone way worse than they did

Bradley Kern6 said:So, is Rose actually playing or what?
If he sits out, I'd probably put the Bulls under 95 points.

I mean, did you miss what Arthur Hill2 posted? He's saying there's a really good chance he plays.

Alex Turner2 said:Can someone who’s been following the NBA longer than I have take a look at my picks for today?

LA Clippers
Miami Heat
Bulls
Washington over 16.5

+I was eyeing James, but I ended up passing on him at the last second.

Looking back at the board, those four felt like pretty solid bets. I bailed on the Bulls because of Rose and went with Memphis instead. I mean, I think they should all hit, but hey, you never really know how things are gonna shake out.

Look, I barely have time to breathe between work and everything else, so here’s a quick rundown before I dive back in

Grizzlies-Timberwolves
Cleveland - Clippers
8/10

The Grizzlies are such a beast at home, and man, Minnesota plays a really flashy style of ball. But honestly, playing without Kevin Love against a squad like Memphis? I feel like the spread is probably going to cover, but hey, let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Cleveland is definitely dealing with that back-to-back situation after grinding against Miami, so they might be feeling the fatigue. On the flip side, the Clippers look pretty tired too, which makes me think those odds on them are actually decent enough to grab.