Orlando halftime score - 10. Honestly, screw sports betting and all this nonsense; nothing has gone right for me in ten straight days. Even when a bet actually hits, it feels like I’m winning by the skin of my teeth. Regardless of how this game ends, I’m taking a break starting tomorrow.
I'm not entirely convinced it'll go over. Looking at the numbers, LA has averaged about 86.2 points over their last five games, though that dipped to 80.0 over the most recent three. When you look at the offensive side of things, neither squad is exactly on a hot streak right now, even if their defenses are sitting among the best in the league. Regarding the under 5.5 on the Pacers, I actually agree with that assessment; it could certainly be one of my picks, much like taking the under on total points, though I have to admit the margin feels quite thin.
Atlanta Hawks over Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies over 7.5 Memphis Grizzlies over Phoenix Suns over LA Clippers under Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors over 2.5 Toronto Raptors under New York City under Cleveland over Orlando Magic vs LA Lakers over Sacramento under
I decided to put my money on the Utah Jazz last night. It was a rough one—I ended up in the red. I caught most of the Miami vs LA matchup, and man, the LA Lakers looked absolutely lost on offense; Kobe Bryant finished with zero points. The passing was just a disaster. Marc Gasol held his own, though. On the flip side, LeBron James was absolutely tearing it up. Honestly, it felt more likely that he would have just headed home early rather than skipping practice because of the flu🤷. Chris Bosh was also playing solid ball. It was a great game to watch regardless. Once I get home later today, I’m going to take a look at the numbers and see if we can make up for yesterday's losses.
I was reading through that piece and dropped the link a few hours ago. To be honest, I’m more drawn to this second article discussing how they’ll have to adjust the roster again—it even mentions Dirk Nowitzki—but you need a subscription to get past the paywall. Regardless, I’ve already paid my dues back when we had Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol on the roster, so why not just grab a sub for a low price? I couldn't just let the opportunity pass me by without giving it a shot.
Does anyone have any inside scoop on whether Dirk Nowitzki is actually going to suit up tonight? I’ve been digging through this http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dal...r-s-injury.ece and I can't help but wonder if we should look at the Jazz at -8.5, priced at 3.30 over at FanDuel. The Dallas Mavericks dropped the ball in the final seconds yesterday—honestly, beyond frustrating—and now they’re playing their second game in two nights. On top of that, there was some drama involving an assistant coach getting arrested and then released on bail, so the vibe is just off and Dirk clearly looks frustrated. On the flip side, the Utah Jazz have been playing really solid at home lately; they just cruised to a convincing win against the LA Clippers. Plus, with the way they’ve been performing on the national stage recently, they even had the game time moved, which adds a whole different level of intensity to the matchup...
There's a chance we might see Dirk Nowitzki playing more in the post. His knee has been acting up lately, making it difficult for him to move effectively on the court. Here is the article detailing the situation.
Jesse Wright68 said:Ellis under 23.5 Magic Johnson over 19.5 Tony Parker over 17.5 Detroit Pistons under 88.5Atlanta Hawks over 93.5
I'm splitting these across a few different tickets with low stakes. Good luck tonight.
. The last three went my way—money back plus a win on the Parker single; an easy profit. Last night was a win. Today, I doubt I'll be playing anything at all.
Is it really worth betting on Ellis to stay under 23.5? When you look at the numbers, one has to wonder if we're overestimating his current ceiling. Is Johnson going to clear the 19.5 mark? I’ve been looking at the numbers, and I'm leaning toward the over. Is Parker going to clear more than 17.5? I've been looking at the numbers, and I'm leaning toward yes. Detroit is looking to settle in under 88.5. Is there any doubt left to be had? I’ll say it plainly: Atlanta is going over 93.5.
I’ll be breaking this down across several different tickets, so the stakes per individual bet are relatively low. Good luck to everyone tonight.
darkmarlin16 said:I’m leaning toward betting on the Warriors today; I don't see Pierce or Parker hitting their usual marks.
I was actually just considering taking the over on Parker. He’s been averaging 21.0 points over his last five games. What makes you think he’s going to dip below 18?
Jesse Wright68 said:I’m looking at the over 22.5 on Lee at +105. I see some genuine value there. Looking back at the last six games, the scores were 15, 13, 20, 25, 24, and 24. We are hovering right near that threshold, but I intend to ride this trend while the odds remain this favorable.
Thanks to the American Lottery😉 Yesterday was a productive day; I managed to hit the Miami over with this play. I was actually quite surprised by Deng, who didn't push for the over. As for today, I have some studying to do.
I’m looking at Deng for over 17.5 points. I’m placing this bet because I am fairly certain Derrick Rose won't be taking the floor tonight. The Bulls have massive expectations riding on him, and I simply don't believe they'll take the risk of aggravating his injury—even if Rose himself claims the decision rests entirely with him. Since their next game isn't until Friday, they'll have plenty of time for a proper recovery period. On top of that, I caught wind of some reports suggesting he's also battling a cold. Here is the link for those interested: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...0,740455.story
James Taylor3 said:You might want to check if Curry is actually playing tonight. Lee's recent numbers have been heavily inflated because Curry hasn't been on the floor, which has opened up way more shot attempts for him. Plus, he’s going to have Varej draped all over him today—it won't be an easy night.
Look, Curry has been out for a while now, so for this last stretch of six games, Lee has essentially been the primary shooter alongside Ellis, especially considering Curry's scoring output has been zero during this period. I'm not planning on putting a massive amount on this specific parlay, but personally, I think there's some real value in these odds. I figured I'd share it here in case anyone wants to take a shot at it. Thanks for the tip.
I'm looking at the lottery for over 22.5 on Lee @2. If there's any value to be found here, this might be it. Looking back at the last six games, the scores have been 15, 13, 20, 25, 24, and 24. We’re hovering right near that margin, but I think I’ll follow the trend at these odds.