I wouldn't put even two bucks on that if I were you. Personally, I’m leaning toward Bilbao—especially since I expect those odds to climb a bit tomorrow. It’s just one game, played right there in Madrid, and when you consider how bloated Barca seems after all those trophies they've been collecting (if you listen to what VB16 was saying about La Liga), plus the fact that they'll be missing Puyol and Alves... I just can't help but think Bilbao might pull it off.
shadowgardener10 said:Why aren't there any detailed breakdowns for Genoa-Palermo or Catania-Udinese?
I was actually thinking about putting some action on both teams to score in the Genoa-Palermo game—but nope, it’s just not on the board.
Terry Cook48 said:Because they're looking at an X at 2.20 odds... it's always like that. You don't get a breakdown when the draw is sitting at those odds.🙂
Well, you can find those breakdowns over at Stanleybet.
Thanks for the info, but honestly, placing serious bets based solely on injury reports is pretty reckless (if you'll excuse my bluntness). I mean, New York went out there and beat LA Galaxy with basically the exact same lineup they had this weekend—so I'm really skeptical that these absences are going to matter much against a struggling Houston side.
So, they’re playing a match where they don't even need the points—against a team like Cologne that's fighting for their lives just to stay in the league? No thanks. Besides, I wouldn't be surprised if they're intentionally coasting just to keep the player base engaged for the Champions League finals.
If you ask me, the Manchester United derby is one of those matches that’s better left alone—a classic "no bet" scenario when you're looking at the final result. All three outcomes are totally on the table here, and honestly, any tiny little thing could tip the scales. The only move that makes sense to me is playing the over on total goals (I mean, the last three matchups between them racked up 17 goals, which is wild), but I wouldn't go heavy on it. Just something small for a casual parlay, maybe. 🤷
Man, listen, Monaco has been absolutely killing it since that massive influx of outside capital hit—they've gone from relegation candidates to serious promotion contenders overnight. I mean, look at the stats: they’ve pulled off 8 wins and 2 draws in their last 10 outings. Today is basically their make-or-break moment if they actually want to secure a spot in MLS.
wiredcanyon39 said:Eric Fox7, get in here and join our predictor 🙂 I'm with Nicholas Chase on this—I don't see any massive upsets coming this season, but man, these next two months are going to be absolutely wild.
Chicago (1) - (8) Philadelphia 4:1 Chicago should handle business routinely—Philly might snag one, maybe even two games if they get hot, but that's about it.
Atlanta (5) - (4) Boston 3:4 This one looks like a total grind—could easily go to a Game 7. I’m leaning toward Boston because of that veteran experience (plus, honestly, I'd love to see them move on just to give the Bulls a harder time later), even if the Hawks have home court advantage here. 🤷
Miami (2) - (7) New York Knicks 4:2 The Knicks could definitely cause some headaches for the Heat, especially with Melo playing at such an elite level right now. There's also talk about Linov returning soon, but Miami still feels like the deeper, more talented squad—they're sitting at 3:0 this season, after all. Definitely the premier matchup of the first round.
Indiana (3) - (6) Orlando 4:0 A complete sweep. Orlando has been absolutely criminal in the second half of the season, but Indiana should steamroll them.
West
San Antonio (1) - (8) Utah 4:1 Just look at that Chicago-Phila matchup earlier... things are getting interesting.
Memphis (4) - (5) LA Clippers 4:1 In my eyes, Memphis is the underdog of both the West and the entire league, while the Clippers feel a bit too green, despite having Paul on the roster.
Oklahoma (2)- (7) Dallas 4:1 On paper, it’s a massive rivalry, but Dallas is nowhere near the level they were last year. They might steal a game or two, but that's likely it.
LA Lakers (3)- (6) Denver 4:3 Denver is going to push the Lakers to the absolute limit. The Lakers are really going to feel the absence of MWP, and I wouldn't be shocked if Denver actually pulls the upset—especially if Kobe gets a little too caught up in soloing everything.
Just to break down the math for everyone—because sometimes these numbers get a bit fuzzy—here’s how the situation actually shakes out: If Kevin Durant drops 20, Kobe Bryant needs 28 to get ahead of him. If Kevin Durant hits 25, Kobe Bryant is looking at needing 32 to surpass him. If Kevin Durant puts up 30, then Kobe Bryant needs 36 just to reach a tie. If Kevin Durant goes for 35, Kobe Bryant will need 41 to leapfrog him. And if Kevin Durant goes nuclear with 40, Kobe Bryant needs 45 to take the lead.
Even if they pull off the win, the Knicks would basically need to stumble and lose just to let Philadelphia finish seventh. But honestly, looking at how they've been rolling through their last four games, I have a feeling they’d much rather face Miami 🤷
redranger82 said:Do the Knicks really need a win today? Honestly, I don't think so. 😁
It really just comes down to their motivation—whether they’re aiming to finish eighth and head into a matchup against the Bulls, or if they’d rather settle for seventh and take a crack at taking down Miami. 🤷
graniteviper2 said:Look, maybe I’m losing my touch—clearly, I'm not the genius I thought I was—but Atlanta just doesn't look like the same team to me anymore. Still, I highly doubt Dallas actually expects the Nuggets to go out there and pull an upset against Minnesota...
I don't know, I honestly think the Mavericks would much rather run into the Lakers—which means they'd have to land at the 6th seed—than face off against Oklahoma City. 🤷
graniteviper2 said:I'd probably throw in an Atlanta win or a draw and a Denver double chance too—but for those of you who actually follow the standings closely, could Dallas realistically land in 6th place if they pull off a win and the Nuggets stumble ?
They could, since they're sitting at 3-1 against Denver
Jonathan Young29 said:So why even bother betting on them? : )
Maybe try actually reading what’s being said here first 🤷
Nicholas Chase34 said:Golden State Warriors vs. Antonio San Antonio San Antonio @ 1.90
The Golden State Warriors (23-42) currently hold the eighth-worst record in the league, but they need to stay within the bottom seven to ensure they don't lose that protected 2012 first-round pick—the one Utah picked up in an earlier deal. If The Warriors lose Thursday, they're pretty much locked into a tie for the seventh-worst record with either New Jersey (22-43) or Toronto (22-43)—who happen to be playing each other in their final game of the season.