Posts by Arthur Hill2

Yeah, those 1.80 odds on OKC look pretty tempting right now.

Boston is done—it's past tense at this point. They’ve picked up four wins, but let’s be real: all four were against teams with losing records. They dropped one to the Heat, they got handled by the Knicks, and the Bulls nearly tore them apart. Even the Pacers are treating them like a bunch of kids on the court.

I honestly don't get why the line is sitting at 1.80. It feels like the betting shops are just terrified of some miraculous comeback from an old-school veteran squad like Garnett-Allen-Pierce, but I'm not seeing it happening.

Boston-Oklahoma x2 NY-Orlando Magic x2 Howard over 21.5 assists 7/10

Today we have a classic matchup: looking at the over for Howard against the Knicks.

Howard has posted nine straight double-doubles against the Knicks, averaging 25.4 points on 64.0 percent shooting and 14.4 rebounds in those games.
It will be up to a New York frontcourt to provide some resistance to Howard. The Knicks are searching for answers defensively.

Kobe might just pull off something special against Dallas, especially since they absolutely dismantled them last season.🙂

A 1.60 line on the Bulls today isn't a bad look. 😁.

1.80 on OKC against Boston.

Overall, at first glance, I find the current offerings quite appealing.😁

Even with Stoudemire struggling through the third quarter, going 0-for-19 on his shots and failing to hit the 21-point mark, 🙂🙂 😢

Arthur Hill2 said:I told you plainly, they're going to walk away with it in the handicap🤷.

Chic/Toro (81.5) - Toronto Under🤷

Toronto dealing with injuries and fatigue:

I'm feeling confident👋 👋

stormyseal9 said:Usually, when they play away games, the Knicks tend to see fewer scoring bursts, and I suspect Anthony won't be on the court. In my view, a realistic margin is quite plausible🤷, so I am anticipating roughly 185 total points☕

I had absolutely no idea that Anthony was dealing with an injury 😬

The line on Stoudemire is set at 21 🙂

It feels too low for my taste. I honestly think we should look at pairing him up with Paul or maybe even Bryant instead.

I told you they were going to cover the spread🤷.

The Bulls are giving up 66 points per game at home.

Chicago vs Toronto (81.5) - Under🤷

Toronto is dealing with injuries and fatigue:

01/13/12 Andrea Bargnani C Calf Questionable for Jan. 14 at Chicago
01/13/12 Jerryd Bayless PG Ankle Questionable for Jan. 14 at Chicago

Arthur Hill2 said:I’ll just translate that as "Derrick Rose is playing."

Chicago -7.5 at 3.30. (The odds shifted immediately; Chicago moved from 2.10 to 1.85 the moment this news broke.)

Boston's biggest weakness right now is their rebounding. It just happens to be one of the primary advantages Chicago holds on the court. Paul Pierce is still struggling to find his rhythm—that injury really took its toll. Kevin Garnett is playing further and further away from the rim, and out of the big four, only Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo are actually performing up to their expected standards.

I might include this in my official analysis; I really like the logic behind the 😬
pick.

Final Score: 79-88. 🙂

They held the lead and were up by as much as 20. In the fourth quarter, they narrowed it down to just one point, but then Rose took over. He dropped 12 points in that final frame alone.🙂

Ugh, honestly... 🙏 🙏

Charlotte just dropped 18 goals in 6.5 minutes! :naviga:

Buccigross John Buccigross
The Bulls' Derrick Rose is still rocking a walking boot due to that toe injury, yet he's claiming he'll be on the court tonight against the Celtics (per ESPN, 8 PM).
6 minutes ago
Retweeted by SportsCenter

Let's go 🙂

ChrisMannixSI Chris Mannix
Tom Thibodeau says he is "hopeful" Derrick Rose will play tonight. "He's feeling a lot better."
1 minute ago

I’ll just interpret that as "Derrick Rose is playing."

Chicago -7.5 at 3.30. The landscape shifted instantly; Chicago went from 2.10 down to 1.85 the moment this news hit the wire.

Right now, Boston's biggest liability is their rebounding. By pure coincidence, that happens to be one of Chicago's primary strengths. Paul Pierce is still struggling to find his rhythm following an injury, Kevin Garnett is playing increasingly far from the hoop, and the only members of the Big Four actually performing up to standard are Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo.

I might include this in my full analysis. I really like this pick. 😬

Exercise caution regarding the Boston vs. Chicago matchup; there is still significant uncertainty surrounding whether Rose will actually suit up for this one.

Arthur Hill2 said:So close on Philly, just inches away.

I wasn't even looking at my slip. I get home, check my phone, and realize I put down Boston -5.5 instead of Dallas +5.5.

Just bad luck. Pure fate. Damn it.

And then Portland flips it and the Clippers cover the 1x... yeah, right.🤣

This one is a lesson learned.🙂

EDIT: My mistake, Portland didn't actually pull it off.😢

So close, Phila. So incredibly close.

I didn't even bother double-checking my slip. I get home, take one look, and realize I had Boston -5.5 instead of Dallas +5.5.

Just pure fate. Dammit.

stormyseal9 said:Look, someone claims he’s playing, someone else insists he isn't, then NBA.com shows him on the active list—we aren't psychics here.🤷, it’s all fine if the odds are sitting at 1 and everyone is happy.

The reality is that NBA.com rarely updates their previews in real-time. I've heard from sources close to the Bulls that Rose definitely won't be out there tonight; it explains why they picked up that fourth point guard earlier today.

Exactly. Odds at one, and that's that.🙂

Thanks, Lawrence Castillo76, for the heads-up on Danny, though I already placed my bet on the Pacers at even money around noon.👍

Do I seriously have to commit a felony just to get you guys to admit that Rose isn't playing tonight?

They’ve got a massive, high-stakes matchup coming up this Friday against the Celtics, and there’s absolutely no logic in risking an injury against the worst team in the league.

Rose isn't going to play. Period.

Unless she decides this just isn't her style:

Let me drop some intel here:

K.C. Johnson
League sources are confirming the ESPN Stein report—the Bulls have officially signed Mike James. He's pushing to be ready for Wednesday's tip-off against Washington. It looks like Derrick Rose's turf toe is actually worse than we thought.

It appears Rose's injury is more significant than initially reported. The odds for the under are sitting at 1.70, but that's just how it goes.

EDIT: It looks like Rose is definitely out for today's matchup against the Wizards. Shift your focus toward the opposing side instead.

K.C. Johnson
Rose swore he would play through the turf toe, but it took a turn for the worse overnight. He’s likely sidelined for the game against the Wizards. #Bulls

dustyridge3 said:1. listic—Wall, Melo, and Aldridge are over
2.listic—SA vs HOU will be lower scoring, Stoudemire is an under, Portland is...

Moderate risk here. What are your thoughts?

The only ones I'm not sold on are Wall and Stoudemire.