#101 ·
SS dropped Atlanta's margin down to 96.5, while over in Germany, the 97.5 under was slashed to 1.65.
Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly 🙂
Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly 🙂
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NBA Betting: Vol. 2
NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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#102 ·
Nicholas Chase34 said:SS dropped the Atlanta line down to 96.5, whereas over in Germany, the under moved to 1.65 at the 97.5 mark.
Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly 🙂
And what are they even doing with Andrei Kirilenko🤣 I mean, I guess your pick should probably hit, but I ended up taking Portland -2.5 just because it felt a bit more solid to me.🤷
#103 ·
Nicholas Chase34 said:DraftKings dropped the Atlanta spread to 96.5, but over at Germany, they moved the total under to 1.65 from 1.75.
Let’s just pray everything goes smoothly 🙂
They also slashed the total points for Portland vs. Atlanta from 197.5 down to 195.5😍,left Rose at 17.5 but knocked it down to 1.75—honestly, I’m losing my mind, how did they not touch Lawson's line?🤣What a complete joke, right? They should just slap a "void" sticker on the wrong tickets and pocket the cash already😍.I mean, what kind of bookies are these, seriously? It’s like they’re setting their margins based on whatever people are whispering about on some random forum; you can tell they have absolutely no clue who actually knows what they’re doing☕
#104 ·
Given everything already mentioned regarding DeRozan, Atlanta, and Lawson... I’d probably toss Scola into the mix too. I'm expecting a high-scoring affair, and honestly, Houston’s interior defense has been pretty shaky lately. I could see Scola hitting the over on his points, and maybe Jefferson over as well. I'm anticipating an entertaining game where he might even see 35+ minutes of action; whenever he's logged that much time this season, he's consistently hit his over
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#105 ·
fadedcyclist4 said:Adding to everything you guys said about DeRozan, Atlanta, and Lawson... I’m also eyeing Scola. Expecting a ton of buckets tonight since Houston's paint defense is a total sieve. I could easily Scola over and Jefferson over. This game's gonna be a heater and he'll probably log 35+ minutes. Every time he's played that much this season, he hits the over
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You meant think being Denver instead of Houston? 😁
#106 ·
Arthur Hill2 said:I’m surprised nobody is pointing out that Chicago is somehow the favorite against Boston tonight. Honestly, taking those +2.5 points for Boston seems like a steal—especially since the Bulls are missing Kirk Hinrich (and obviously Derrick Rose), meaning Nata is going to have to log some heavy minutes because Teague hasn't really shown anything yet... and wasn't even supposed to see the floor this season.
Boston had a rough start, but they're finally playing like a real team with this new roster... though I'm not exactly betting the house on it. Personally, I'll take the two-point spread; the handicap is definitely the safer bet.
Anyway, good luck everyone tonight. 🙂
Boston's interior is a complete sieve... the Bulls could absolutely dismantle them there, and I don't see how the čajanka can stop it. They've struggled against teams with much weaker frontcourts than Chicago's, and I suspect Joakim Noah is just going to cruise through them today... for me, it's either a Bulls win or no bet.🤷
#107 ·
Regarding Houston... the head coach is stepping away for family reasons indefinitely... an assistant will step up to lead the squad
Houston Rockets Head Coach Kevin McHale will be taking an immediate leave of absence from the team to attend to a personal family matter. Assistant Coach Kelvin Sampson will handle head coaching duties during McHale’s time away. No return date has been set for McHale at this time.
“Kevin is a devoted family man who is needed back home in Minnesota,” said Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey. “The Rockets organization will keep Kevin and his family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
Houston Rockets Head Coach Kevin McHale will be taking an immediate leave of absence from the team to attend to a personal family matter. Assistant Coach Kelvin Sampson will handle head coaching duties during McHale’s time away. No return date has been set for McHale at this time.
“Kevin is a devoted family man who is needed back home in Minnesota,” said Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey. “The Rockets organization will keep Kevin and his family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
#108 ·
Hawks Josh Smith and Lou Williams are out sick. Status for tonight's matchup against the Blazers is still up in the air
Interesting
Interesting
#109 ·
Lawrence Castillo76 said:Hawks Josh Smith and Lou Williams sick. Status undetermined for tonight's game vs. Blazers
Interesting...
Source?
#112 ·
http://twitter.com/search?q=%23ATLHawks
We’ll probably have to wait for official confirmation. It'll likely be an hour before tip-off, so don't expect anything sooner than that.
Anyway, if they sit out, I'm going all in on a Portland win.
We’ll probably have to wait for official confirmation. It'll likely be an hour before tip-off, so don't expect anything sooner than that.
Anyway, if they sit out, I'm going all in on a Portland win.
#113 ·
Lawrence Castillo76 said:http://twitter.com/search?q=%23ATLHawks
We probably need official confirmation first. It'll likely be about an hour before tip-off, so I doubt we'll hear anything sooner than that.
Anyway, if they don't suit up, I'm betting big on a Portland win.
I’ve already got some action on them, but I might double down if those injuries hold up—though honestly, I’ll probably be passed out by then.
I just don't have the patience to wait around; I'm gonna load up and see what happens. 😬
#114 ·
Toronto is playing without Alan Anderson today... DeRozan over 17.5 looks like my best bet right now—the only two shooters they've got are DeRozan and Ross... which means 18+ attempts for DeRozan once you factor in free throws.
#115 ·
Nicholas Chase34 said:Atlanta under 97.5 points @ 1.85 Supersport
Atlanta's been sliding lately, and honestly, after they managed to take down the Thunder and the Pacers, they hit a wall against Miami and then stumbled again last night against the Clippers. It felt like teams have finally figured out how to shut down Josh Smith, which was pretty much the deciding factor in those losses. They seem way too reliant on the three-pointer right now—they're basically top 4 in attempts but only sitting at 17th when you look at actual makes. Their biggest headache is definitely getting to the charity stripe; they’re almost dead last in free throw attempts, averaging just 16.2 per game (that's a measly 13.2% FT/FGA), and their accuracy is rough at 66.7%, which puts them at #29. It’s hard to draw fouls if you aren't attacking the paint, even though they actually rank 24th in rim attempts. Now, while Portland isn't exactly an elite defensive unit, they should have a really solid matchup here against Atlanta. I can see Aldridge keeping Al Horford in check, and Batum might be able to contain a Smith who hasn't found his rhythm yet. Matthews should be able to handle Korver, who's really their only real threat coming off screens or in spot-up situations, and Teague doesn't look like he'll give the Blazers much trouble, so Lillard should be able to handle him easily. If Atlanta wants to keep winning, they really need to lean on their defense; if they try to get into a track meet, I don't see them going very far. In their last outing at the Rose Garden, the Hawks were held to just 77 points, so I’m expecting maybe a little more than that from them today. ☕
95 points I think it couldn't have been any easier 🤣 ☕
#116 ·
You actually had a better pick there 🙂 Man, Kirilenko would've handed me a nice little win, but I guess I shouldn't be trying to go solo on Portland 🙂
#117 ·
wiredcanyon39 said:Honestly, you probably had the better pick anyway. 🙂 Man, Kirilenko would have been such a massive boost for us, but I'm not about to go out there and start hyping up Portland just yet. 🙂
Man, looking back, it actually might have been more logical if they had played it even safer offensively by sitting Smith and Lou for the night. If those two had stayed out, their offense probably would've been way more "sterile," which honestly makes me think that the under would have been an even easier win to grab. 🤷
#118 ·
Nicholas Chase34 said:95 points. I don't think it could have been any easier. 🤣 ☕
Rutinski stripped them down—56 in the first, 36 in the second. 😁
They were down to free throws in the final seconds—otherwise, they wouldn't have even broken 90. 👍
#119 ·
Arthur Hill2 said:I find it strange that nobody is addressing the fact that, for whatever reason, Chicago is favored against Boston tonight. In my view, taking those +2.5 points on Boston is an incredibly profitable move. This is especially true considering the Bulls are playing without Hinrich—and naturally, without Rose—and they'll be forced to start Nate, who is going to have to soak up heavy minutes. Teague hasn't really established himself yet, and according to the original plan, he wasn't even supposed to see much action this season.
Boston had a rough start, but they’ve finally begun playing with some actual cohesion now that the new roster is settled. That said, I’m not feeling overly optimistic about the matchup. Personally, I’m going to try for the straight win, though the spread is definitely the safer bet.
Anyway, good luck to everyone tonight. 🙂
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#120 ·
Dwyane Wade just can't seem to stop missing those 4-point opportunities in the second half, and he's already racked up 4 fouls too. 🤦
Honestly, I’m kind of loving seeing Denver drop this one. Every time Galinari sinks two in a row, he starts thinking he's absolutely "on fire" and just starts chucking shots from everywhere, while Lawson is just standing there getting beat on the perimeter two or three times in a row. 😠
Honestly, I’m kind of loving seeing Denver drop this one. Every time Galinari sinks two in a row, he starts thinking he's absolutely "on fire" and just starts chucking shots from everywhere, while Lawson is just standing there getting beat on the perimeter two or three times in a row. 😠
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