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Jonathan Young29 said:it’s just a wash—basically like watching the US and Russia go at it🙂
Keith Moore21 said:Chicago +12.5 and Philadelphia +8.5
Honestly, there’s not much left to say about Charlotte—they’re just a total mess right now. On the flip side, you've got the Bulls, who I'm thinking might actually be the best squad in the league at this point. They just dropped their last home game against Washington, which was rough, but maybe they’ll finally vent some of that frustration on these Charlotte underdogs today... even if Rose and Deng might be out, I still think the rest of the Bulls roster will probably just cruise through this one...
Philly is sitting on three straight losses, and the Bucks are breathing down their necks, so they really need a win today. And where better to get it than against Cleveland? Those guys are struggling big time—lots of injury issues lately. I mean, yesterday after three quarters, they were down by like 50 points to a mediocre Detroit team, so there's no way a solid crew like Philly isn't going to handle them...
analoghound21 said:still went under even without the vet🙂
plus Orlando probably hits the over, while the Bulls barely scraped by in OT...
got 11 games today 👋 OKC, Atlanta, and Houston are looking pretty lethal 🙂
analoghound21 said:well, duh, there's their motivation right there: 🙂
who's gonna be motivated if they aren't playing against them? 🤷...not saying they'll pull off an upset, though 😁
when it comes to Charlotte and Boston, I feel like my best bet is probably taking Charlotte under 87.5. It's their third game in three days and, like you guys said, the old guys will probably want to slow things down again—given how things are looking, I doubt we're seeing any kind of track meet here...🧐
...the Celtics have been giving up 82 (away at Miami), 85 (home vs Detroit), 90 (away at Cleveland), and 85 (home vs Washington) lately; though, honestly, I'm expecting an even slower pace than those games
The Celtics have been allowing 82 (vs Nets), 84 (vs Toronto), 84 (vs Atlanta), 107 (vs Miami), 79 (vs 76ers), and 72 (vs Indiana) over their last few outings...
btw, regarding that Orlando under... you gotta keep in mind this is also the third game in three days for Cleveland. That means it could really work in the Magic's favor if they manage to push a faster tempo, and I don't exactly have tons of faith in the quality of Cleveland's defense; plus, the Magic should be pretty hungry after those two tough losses (81:109 to Atlanta, and 93:85 to Washington), so I’d be a little careful there 🤷 ...if it were any other team, I'd say take it without thinking, but hey, it's Orlando...😳
Arthur Hill2 said:I mean, we should probably mention that the Boston Celtics are playing their third game in three nights—but then again, they're going up against the Charlotte Bobcats...
I’m calling it now: I expect Miami and Dallas to pull through in these "national" matchups, maybe a LeBron James over, stuff like that... but honestly, tonight is just about enjoying the games. I'm putting my bets on the back burner for once 🙂
James Taylor3 said:You hit the nail on the head there. 👍
We've got some absolute bangers on the schedule today.
I’m leaning towards Miami absolutely crushing the Knicks. I mean, LeBron always seems to find another gear at MSG—I think he averages around 35 points there—and he should be more than capable of shutting down Anthony. My gut says a comfortable Miami win, maybe by about 10 points or so.
And then there's LA Lakers-Dallas... man.
That one could go either way, honestly. They're missing Kobe, but Bynum has been playing out of his mind lately.
It could be anything, really. Might be best to just crash on the couch and watch this one without getting too stressed out about it. 😁
Keith Moore21 said:So, for today, I’m looking strictly at the Clippers (honestly, I feel like everything about that matchup has already been laid out) and then Memphis—those guys are absolutely dialed in right now. They’re in great form, nobody's dealing with any injuries, and they've got that home-court advantage on their side... meanwhile, Utah is staring down a back-to-back, they've got maybe 4 or 5 players sidelined, and let's be real, they're just struggling when they have to play on the road.
James Taylor3 said:It looks like most of you guys have been totally played by the Clippers—at least from what I can see around here.
That club is honestly such a joke—seriously, they’re so shady. I can't even remember the last time they actually stepped up and handled business in a situation like this; it's always just a bunch of petty shoving matches and nothing gets resolved.
Man, I gotta say—their free throws were absolutely abysmal again. Just totally off the mark. 🙏
Jordan, Griffin, Evans—man, those guys are basically just straight-up shoulder shooters at this point. 🙏
wiredcanyon39 said:The Clippers are already looking sharp—they've jumped out to a 12-point lead👍
analoghound21 said:I'm leaning towards the Miami Heat over 104.5...
Keith Moore21 said:The big brains are thinking the same thing—I'm taking that Miami over 👍
analoghound21 said:Man, I really hope that hits for you 😬
analoghound21 said:Since they dropped the line on the Miami Heat to -14.5 and it's sitting at around 1.70 now... I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on that one. I'm thinking we go over 104.5 for the Miami Heat.So, I gotta say—Keith Moore21 really hit the nail on the head yesterday regarding that Detroit Pistons over. I mean, they were playing against what is hands down the absolute worst squad in the league right now. The Charlotte Hornets are sitting dead last with a win-loss record that’s just straight-up brutal—they're sitting at 7-49, which is pretty much as bad as it gets. 👎And that’s just how they play... honestly, they seem totally checked out and just completely lifeless during this end-of-season stretch—not that they looked much better before this, I guess. Defense? Yeah, that’s clearly a foreign concept to them at this point. They've been giving up 100+ points regularly over the last few games, so what else are we supposed to expect today when they're staring down one of the most lethal offenses in the league? 🤷 With Dwyane Wade back in the lineup, the Miami Heat shouldn't have any trouble clearing this spread tonight—it honestly feels a little too low to me. This is actually the third time these two squads have faced off this season, and Miami has swept them both so far—remember that nail-biter at the start of the year where they barely scraped by 96-95? Then they just absolutely demolished them at home a few days later, something like 129-90. To be fair, Miami hasn't exactly looked like an offensive juggernaut lately, so I guess this could be the perfect moment for them to finally find their rhythm again... especially if Dwyane Wade can get back to that elite level he was playing at before those injury issues started messing things up. I also think they’re probably feeling a bit stung after that inefficient loss to the Chicago Bulls last night, so they'll likely be looking to make it up to the fans by taking it out on the struggling Charlotte Hornets.
Keith Moore21 said:Charlotte vs Detroit Detroit over 96.5
Charlotte is probably the worst squad in the league right now—they're dealing with a massive injury bug (at least 4 guys are definitely out today, maybe another one or two, though I guess Augustine should be good since he played the last one), and their defense is just... well, it's non-existent. They’re giving up about 100 points a game at home. Plus, looking at the matchups, Detroit has cleared this line in all three meetings this season. And keep in mind, in their last outing, they were missing Stuckey and Gordon—their best guys—but they should both be back in the lineup tonight. They also had two days of rest since their last game on Monday... so, everything pretty much points to an easy Detroit over. 😁
James Taylor3 said:Not a bad pick, Keith. 👍
Personally, I think Dallas and the Clippers are going to cruise to wins tonight.
With Love, Rubia, and Ridnoura out, Minnesota is likely the bottom-feeder of the league right now. The Clippers are playing great, while Minnesota has dropped 7 or 8 straight. Besides, Mo Williams is coming back, and he’s probably gonna tear through those Wolves. Sure, the Clippers had a tough one against OKC last night, but it doesn't really matter—against a Minnesota team like this, they're heavy favorites. They have an incredible roster and a deep bench to boot. And let's not forget Minnesota played hard last night too, so they aren't exactly the most rested side either. If things start going south for the Clippers, though, they do love to flop. 😬
As for Dallas, they haven't locked in their playoff spot yet, and tonight they head to face Golden State—the same team that absolutely hammered them by 24 just a month ago. I bet they'll be super motivated to get some revenge, and honestly, a win would do wonders for them. The Warriors don't really have any big ambitions this season, they lack a true leader, and they were busy playing Portland last night while the Mavericks were sitting tight and resting. I'm thinking a full-strength Dallas takes this one easily.
I'm really tempted to put some money down... 😁
cosmicheron21 said:the odds at SS are sitting at 1.70🙂
James Taylor3 said:Not a bad pick, Keith Moore21. 👍
I mean, if you ask me, I’m thinking the Mavericks and the Clippers are both going to walk away with easy wins today—just cruising through.
With Kevin Love out, and considering Rubia and Ridnoura might be missing too, the Minnesota Timberwolves are probably looking like the worst squad in the league right now—I mean, seriously. They’ve dropped seven or eight straight, which is just brutal. But hey, Mo Williams is coming back into the mix, and I honestly think he’s going to help the Timberwolves absolutely tear through this matchup. Sure, they played a massive, exhausting game against the Oklahoma City Thunder last night, but that doesn't really change much—against a Minnesota team playing this poorly, the Clippers are the heavy favorites here. I mean, let's be real, the Clippers have an incredible roster and some seriously deep bench talent, plus Minnesota looked completely gassed after that battle with OKC last night. And if things start going sideways for the Clippers? Well, they have a real knack for flopping when they want to—it's kind of their thing, I guess. 😬
The Mavericks aren't exactly in the clear when it comes to locking up that playoff spot just yet—and they’ve got a massive test tonight heading into Golden State. I mean, let's be real, the Warriors absolutely hammered them by 24 points only about a month ago. You have to assume there's going to be some serious motivation to get some revenge here, plus a win would definitely do wonders for their momentum. On the flip side, the Warriors don't really have any major ambitions this season—they're kind of lacking a true leader right now—and they're coming off a game against the Portland Trail Blazers last night, whereas Dallas has been sitting pretty and resting up. Honestly? If Dallas shows up with their full squad, I think they take this one pretty easily.
Man, I'm seriously tempted to place a bet here... 😁
James Taylor3 said:Honestly, if you ask me, the Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic are probably the two most unpredictable teams in the league right now—just total wildcards. 😁