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NBA Betting: Vol. 2

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Participants restlessmaker9Lawrence Castillo76Dana Baker2lonedrifter68graniteotter6swiftcrane823stormygull7Mark Williams15Dana Gonzalez55stormyseal9wiredcanyon39Bradley Kern6feralranger81Eric Fox7Bryan Adams6analogpuma42Arthur Hill2James Taylor3ruggedgull32Jessica Johnson2Daniel Robinson5Joseph Lewis13Anthony Barrett37Frank Morgan30 …
Dana Baker2 Dana Baker2 Newcomer
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#181 ·
Frank Morgan30 said:Yeah, I think they pull it off today—just like you said, if they actually wanted Miami to lose, they would've tanked yesterday and sat at 8 wins heading into Chicago. The 2.80 line for Philly is worth a shot
but even if New York pulls an upset, if Philly wins too, they still end up finishing seventh

They aren't seventh, they're eighth!☕ And honestly, that's probably exactly what they're aiming for—Chicago, instead of facing Miami, who's been absolutely bullying them all season.
Frank Morgan30 Frank Morgan30 Active Member
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#182 ·
The Knicks are sitting at 8th while Philly is 7th, even though they have the exact same record... at least that’s what the standings are telling me right now 😁
if both teams are actually eyeing Chicago, why on earth did they both end up with 😁
?
But hey, if they’re looking to throw the game today, they might as well bet on the Bobcats; they're just one win away from being the worst team in the league, correct me if I'm wrong..
In that case, the Knicks just need to lose to secure that spot in Chicago

I guess those standings are pretty useless then 😁
Eric Fox7 Eric Fox7 Regular
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#183 ·
Frank Morgan30 said:so I guess the standings are just completely wrong then 😁

http://www.nba.com/statistics/playoff_picture.html
Frank Morgan30 Frank Morgan30 Active Member
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#184 ·
So what’s the move then? 😁

San Antonio ..
Denver Nuggets ..
Memphis ..
Boston ..

🙂
Dana Baker2 Dana Baker2 Newcomer
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#185 ·
Frank Morgan30 said:New York is 8th and Philly is 7th—they have the exact same record... at least that's what I see looking at the standings right now. 😁
If both teams want Chicago, why did they both end up with 😁
?
But even if they decide to throw the game today, they should probably bet on Charlotte instead. They're only one win away from being the worst team in the league , correct me if I'm wrong...
And then New York just needs to lose to get Chicago.

Looks like the standings are total garbage then. 😁

What are you even talking about?! 😂
If you actually followed the league, you wouldn't be saying this.🤣
Frank Morgan30 Frank Morgan30 Active Member
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#186 ·
Dana Baker2 As specified by:
What on earth are you talking about? 😂
If you actually watched the league, you wouldn't be saying something this ridiculous.🤣

That’s more or less what I read. It was like they were desperate for just one win to avoid becoming the absolute worst team in history with that pathetic record. Something along those lines, anyway. So, feel free to correct me if I've got it wrong—I'm not entirely sure.
graniteviper2 graniteviper2 Newcomer
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#187 ·
Eric Fox7 said:At least give a brief explanation; you know how the rules work.

Betting Line
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1,65. If the Spurs win, even if Chicago loses, they secure HCA through the playoffs. I suppose GOS might actually need to lose today just to ensure they finish seventh for that first overall draft pick.😁
Memphis vs Orlando Magic
1
1,25. A win here secures HCA for them, and I don't think Orlando will push too hard for the win tonight given how much Memphis dominates the paint.
Minnesota vs Denver Nuggets
X2
1,25. They'll lock up the 6th seed with a win, and I suspect they'd prefer a matchup against the Lakers anyway.
Boston vs Milwaukee Bucks
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1,30. With an Atlanta loss, they clinch HCA, and the Bucks seem pretty shorthanded tonight.
Douglas Foster10 Douglas Foster10 Newcomer
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#188 ·
Will Kobe Bryant secure the scoring title? He’s still 38 points away, and that game against the Kings was hardly a high-stakes matchup.
Lawrence Castillo76 Lawrence Castillo76 Newcomer
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#189 ·
I honestly don't know how people follow soccer in South America. It feels like such a different world compared to what we have here in the States. I can barely keep up with the MLS, let alone whatever is happening down there. kaže:
Is Kobe Bryant actually going to grab that scoring title? He’s still 38 buckets short, and we’re looking at a total blowout against the Sacramento Kings.

If he were actually available, I might consider playing him. Honestly, arguing about matchups right now feels like a waste of time since nobody has any clue who’s actually going to suit up. Look at the Bobcats line—it’s already sitting at 3.6. I can already see New York resting Melo, Tyson, and a few others, which is just going to tank that odds closer to 2.0. Seriously, there's no point in touching anything until way after midnight.
Dana Baker2 Dana Baker2 Newcomer
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#190 ·
Frank Morgan30 said:Yeah, I think I read something like that—something about how they need a win just to avoid being the absolute worst team ever recorded with that pathetic record, or something along those lines. That’s why I said to correct me, since I wasn't 100% sure.

Aha, my bad. You've used that bolded text before, so I thought you were talking about this current season...😂
Jessica Johnson2 Jessica Johnson2 Member
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#191 ·
@fluminense: he needs 38 more just to catch up with Kevin Durant if I remember right... 🤷
Dana Baker2 Dana Baker2 Newcomer
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#192 ·
Jason Baker59 said:@fluminense: if I recall correctly, he needs 38 more just to catch up to Kevin Durant🤷

He needs 48—don't even bother watching. He isn't even going to play.😉
Eric Fox7 Eric Fox7 Regular
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#193 ·
38

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.

Kevin Durant scored 32, so Kobe Bryant needs 38
wiredcanyon39 wiredcanyon39 Active Member
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#194 ·
Dana Baker2 said:He needs to drop 48, honestly don't even bother watching. He’s probably not even gonna suit up.😉

Where on earth are you getting 38 from?
Grace Smith3 Grace Smith3 Newcomer
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#195 ·
I have a quick question for the seasoned NBA experts out there... I was wondering if the upcoming coverage will include specific stats like assists and rebounds for individual players? I’m specifically talking about the playoffs, of course.

Thanks.
stormyseal9 stormyseal9 Member
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#196 ·
Alright, wrapping up the regular season with these picks🤷

Minnesota Timberwolves (209.5) - Denver Nuggets under 1.85
- Honestly, that spread feels way too high if you ask me, especially since Minnesota is absolutely getting hammered by injuries right now (we're talking Kevin Love, Luke Ridnour, Darko Milicic, and Ricky Rubio), and they've mostly been hovering around the 90-point mark lately. Plus, Denver doesn't usually push past this kind of margin anyway, and why would they even bother grinding for it when they've already locked in their playoff spot?
Luis Scola over 14.5, 1.85
- I’m grabbing him because with Kyle Lowry back on the injury list and Chandler Parsons joining him there, he’s basically going to be the only guy left who can actually step up alongside Dragic.
Carlos Boozer under 15.5, 1.85
- They're playing with a full squad today, which naturally kills his chances of seeing massive minutes, especially since he was the only one out there logging more than 26 minutes last night and dropping 16 points on an efficient 8-for-10 shooting night. I wouldn't be surprised if they decide to give him a breather today just for a change.😍
Russell Johnson over 19.5, 1.85
- A win here gives them that home-court advantage against the Boston Celtics, so I don't see them sitting him; besides, his rhythm is insane lately—he dropped 28 against the LA Clippers, 22 against the NYK, and then smashed 30 against Boston while shooting a ridiculous 60%.
Grevis Vasquez under 18.5, 1.85
- Even though he put up some decent numbers the last two games, dropping 18 against OKC and 22 against the Charlotte Hornets, it's gonna be a much tougher climb today facing off against Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol (who have been putting up 14 and 20 in their matchups this year).
Stake☕, Favorite😉
Good luck to anyone riding along with these👍

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