NBA Betting: Vol. 2

swiftcrane823 said:I actually feel a bit bad for this Charlotte squad 🤣 teams like the Lakers or the Celtics would absolutely tear them apart 🤣

😁 😁

The only reason I even care about them is because of Jordan 😍

I’ve actually liked how they’ve played over the last few weeks—they seem like honest guys who are putting in the work at their own expense 🤣

swiftcrane823 said:Is anyone watching Detroit vs. Indiana? They hit 106 points by halftime—a 201.5 spread. 🤷

It was 191.5. An easy cover, which is exactly why the odds dropped.

Every single live stream keeps cutting out at halftime—just my luck. I was actually trying to watch this retrospective on the Brooklyn Nets and Dražen Petrović.

swiftcrane823 said:I actually thought they looked pretty good these last few weeks—just gritty guys putting in the work on their own dime.🤣

😂😂

I’ve been keeping an eye on them since the start of the season. They play a decent enough game, but they just can't seem to find a way to close things out when it matters most.🙄

Cleveland can't miss. I've got them at under 190.5 on my parlay... 😂

San Antonio is heading there right away☕

stormygull7 said:Cleveland can't miss—I've got them under 190.5 on my parlay... 😂

Stats are everything in the NBA. That’s why I said being 6-0 on the over against them in head-to-head matchups is driving me insane.

Washington only put up 20 in the third. Not good...🙂 Plus, Memphis is starting another one of those legendary streaks where they just absolutely wreck whoever they play—pretty sure they're already 10-0.

Memphis came out swinging with some serious aggression...

As for me, I took him for under 102.5 🙂

and now Washington is making me a bit uneasy ☕

swiftcrane823 said:and now Washington is making things a little difficult for me☕

They might squeeze out one more basket—though they’re absolute trash in the second half.
EDIT: Barely. 🤣 I'm not even holding my breath with this lot.

I’m starting to get a bit paranoid that they might actually pull off a full basket at the buzzer☕

Damn, that blowout really did its job🙂

Here comes the 101🙂

The Nets are finding their rhythm again

Mark Williams15 said:They aren't even getting back in the game

Briefly put...🤣

It’s always interesting how everyone suddenly finds their voice and develops such strong opinions the second the game kicks off.☕

graniteotter6 said:Funny how everyone suddenly finds their voice the second the games actually start.☕

Ha. Waking up from a coma, I see.😁

The Bucks are looking like a lock for the under... and the Nets are cruising past 89.5. 🙂 We blew it...

It doesn't really matter; those picks aren't anything I'd recommend anyway.
I actually have a 1x position on NVIDIA. This time, things are looking different. By the way, are you truly that certain NVIDIA won't break past $89? 😉 edit: okay, maybe it won't 😢
I really shouldn't start complaining about the trades I passed on when I could have taken them—or worse, end up going live just to make my track record look even more pathetic. 😁 The stake was small enough that I'm not genuinely stressed about it, I'll repeat that.

graniteotter6 said:Whatever—those picks aren't worth a damn anyway.
I actually hit 1x on NJN. APP last time. This time around? Not happening. By the way—are you seriously that certain NJN won't break 89? 😉
I'm not about to sit here and whine that I missed my shot—though I definitely could've taken it—or worse, show up to the live stream just to make myself look like a complete idiot. 😁 Look, I'll say it again—the bet was small enough that I didn't give a damn. It wasn't worth the stress.

I honestly thought they were actually going to pull off an overtime win—but clearly, they couldn't even manage that.
Well, looks like I’m stuck with this one—probably the only thing that actually lands. Even though this was my top pick from the start. Today, all three scenarios proved exactly why those odds dropped... just my luck.

Decided it was finally time to jump in and post something myself. I’ve been lurking here for a while now—and honestly, I’ve already seen a few winning slips through your picks.

Here’s what I had running yesterday:
IND-DET 1/1 hit
WASH-CHA 1/1 hit
NJN-PHI 2/2 hit
MEM-CLE 1/1 hit
SAS-Por 1/1 hit
But the reason I’m actually posting is because one specific result totally wrecked my head—had to get it off my chest. 🙂
MIL-TOR 1/1 turned into 2/1 instead.
The odds were sitting at 6.5—would've been a pretty sweet payday if that one held up.

Man, since there’s basically zero decent stuff to bet on, I somehow managed to scrape together 5 picks through pure mental gymnastics. Is it just me, or has the selection lately been an absolute train wreck?🤷Like, DraftKings hasn't had any real player props for days—half the games aren't even listed! FanDuel is looking pretty thin too, and while BetMGM has a decent enough amount, they still have that stupid rule where you can't mix player props with team totals together. It’s such a headache.🤷

Griffin under 19.5 @ 1.85
-Look, sure, he dropped more than this against the Knicks, but considering he’s been getting a solid 7-9 free throws a night, I’m expecting him to revert to his old ways today. He tends to settle down on the road, and he hasn't cracked 20 points in seven straight away games.
LeBron over 26.5 @ 1.85
-Since Wade and Bosh are both out for this one, and even if LeBron himself is a game-time decision, if he actually suits up, he should breeze past this line. Even when his teammates were playing, he was dropping 36, 23, or 26 points in their matchups, and his rhythm is back—he's been putting up 27+ over his last five.
Gordon over 18.5 @ 1.85
-After missing most of the season sidelined with that injury, he’s looking sharp again with a 20.6 average. There’s no reason he won't keep that momentum going against a weak Warriors squad that’s banged up and forced to run four rookies in the starting lineup.
Jefferson over 19.5 @ 1.85
-This game is huge because if the Jazz pull this off, they clinch a playoff spot. With Bell, Howard, Watson, and Miles all out, the offensive load is gonna fall squarely on his shoulders along with Harris, Hayward, and Millsap. Looking at the numbers, when the Jazz win at home, he’s been averaging 20 points and 15 boards over their last four home wins. Plus, the Suns' defense is non-existent right now, so the over feels like a no-brainer.
Nash over 11.5 @ 1.85
-The guy literally became one of the top 5 playmakers in history, but his scoring has been meh—only 8 points (4-9 shooting) in his last outing. But today? I’m expecting a jump. With Frye injured and having to exit in the second quarter, things change. We don't know if he'll be out against Utah, and Grant Hill is also questionable after missing nine games for knee surgery and then sitting out the last four. This setup forces a much more aggressive offensive approach.

Going a little heavier on the stake than usual, BetMGM😉

Good luck to everyone riding these, even though the menu is pretty pathetic today.🤷