NBA Betting: Vol. 2

neonangler10 said:Kobe at 21—let's just go to overtime so we hit the over :P

edit: and boom, here comes OT 😁

That's what you call pure luck!👍

Not happening for me.😁😁

EDIT: Actually, Kobe's got 18, not 21! Though he’ll probably still find a way to hit that over.

Let’s move on to the next off-topic thread...

Jeremy Bishop35 said:Alright, let's get another OT going...

I was sitting there waiting to cash in on Kobe and Durant—Durant was a breeze, obviously, but getting through Bryant was a total grind—but the bet 😁

Dana Baker2 said:.
As for the Heat, who knows—I probably would’ve called the under before this started...
And Miami isn't about to drop two straight at home...

Terrible start for Miami. Looks like they've already accepted second place in the East...

The Bobcats finally woke up—after dropping 13 points in 10 minutes, they just dropped 15 in 5.🙂
But man, their interior defense is non-existent.😂

If there were live betting on a Lakers win...🤣
At least 10 bucks. This is what happens when Harden plays OKC. They've been lucky all season because nobody’s ended up on the injury list...
Westbrick is a disaster—3/22!😂
And don't even get me started on this guy Hill!😁 The Lakers deserve an award for their trades. Bringing in Hill for some washed-up version of Fisher. And Sessions for those two measly minutes where he didn't even touch the court. I have no idea how they pulled that off...🤷

Eric Fox7 said:I was waiting on the over for Kobe and Durant—Durant was easy money, but Kobe barely scraped by, yet the over 😁

So you definitely had a massive stroke of luck tonight.
😁

Well, looking at the live stats (on the scoreboard) 🙄
there wasn't even an option to pick a winner—it was just about the total points scored.

Eric Fox7 said:Did you guys see that elbow from Artesta on Harden? 😲
What a total psycho—honestly, there's no way that's even real life 🤮

They ought to ban him from the NBA for good ☕

Eric Fox7 said:In the live betting—on the sportsbook—there wasn't a winner option, just the total points over/under.🙄

There was. I saw it myself. Right there by the +18 line in Oklahoma.

Solid play on the Charlotte under at 95.5 🤣

Like I said this morning. As soon as I saw this line, I lost it. 🤣

Then later I see they set the Kings at -4.5... 🤦

Only regret is taking the under on my other slip, because these guys are absolutely tearing them apart right now...

Definitely grab the Charlotte under tomorrow. Betting the line lands around 90.5.

OP, the Bobcats are sitting at 44 wins—honestly, the basketball being played right now is high-caliber stuff.

metta 🤦 unbelievable

lonedrifter68 said:The main under is looking solid—Charlotte at 95.5🤣

Like I said this morning—the second I saw this line, I just lost it laughing. 🤣

And then later, seeing they set the Kings at -4.5? Just ridiculous. 🤦

If the spread wasn't this massive, I might actually believe they couldn't cover, but with it being this wide? This is gonna be a bloodbath...

Detroit vs. Toronto was 29-34 at halftime!😂 🙏

EDIT: Miami barely scraped the under at the end 🤣—didn't look like it would go that way with 31 points in the final stretch.
And the Bobcats under? No question there. Plus, they dropped that 4.5 handicap on the Kings. 😂
This team is an absolute disgrace to the league. Honestly, someone needs to tell Jordan to stay far away from basketball—go shoot some clay pigeons or something. This is painful to watch...

Now just waiting on the New Orleans over...

I was wondering if anyone might happen to know where I could find the detailed breakdown regarding the number of corner kicks and all those other little stats for the Wash-Char and Indiana-Detroit matches? It’s been weighing on my mind, and I can't help but wonder—is there any chance they just aren't going to include those specific figures at all?

Things are looking good on my end—I think there’s plenty for everyone to find interest in today

That usually happens later, once the American sportsbooks release their lines and our local guys just copy them.

I was thinking maybe Golden State might be worth a look.☕

I’m expecting some new promos to drop today, so I probably shouldn't rush into anything with Charlotte just yet.
Slow and steady.
For now, if I were playing the current available lines, I'd take all the covered spreads.
The Nets aren't exactly capable of doing everything at home—covering the spread, scoring over 89, and potentially even winning outright.
Philly did what they had to do, though they aren't exactly in peak form and have been giving up quite a few points lately; meanwhile, the Nets tend to hold their own at home against tougher opponents...
Cleveland played a high-octane, run-and-gun style in Texas last night, and today they face a more methodical Grizzlies squad that will likely win on pure routine, though I don't expect them to get absolutely demolished by 14 points.
Milwaukee is fighting to stay in the playoff hunt, so they need this one, but the Raptors are tough; they put up 149 against Detroit last night, and they've been trending toward the under lately. Atlanta did dismantle them recently, but that was a home-to-home matchup, so who knows how this one plays out.

Dana Baker2 said:Still waiting on that New Orleans over...

Finally—something actually happened.🙏
Thanks for that pick, stormyseal9 and graniteotter6.👍

graniteotter6 said:I already said Golden State was worth looking into.☕

I was literally mid-flight when they were up by 15 in the first quarter—now I check the score and they’ve blown it. Unbelievable.😁
You smelled that one coming.👍 That whole thing went up in flames a long time ago.
I didn't expect Houston to fall apart that badly in the final stretch—but honestly, it's obvious they know their season is already dead in the water.

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It’s a damn shame ESPN didn't pick up the Nets game tonight. This is probably the last time the NBA actually gives a damn about Drazen...

So, Duncan didn't see any action yesterday, and if he actually suits up today, I'm thinking his minutes are going to be pretty limited. Honestly, they're playing at home against a struggling Portland team that they could probably dismantle even without him. But since he sat out yesterday, there's a good chance he just gets about 20 minutes of run. I really don't see him forcing shots or anything, so I wouldn't bet on him clearing more than 15 points.

I’m looking at taking the over on Gay's 18.5 points. They're facing Cleveland, and Memphis is really fighting to stay in the hunt for that 4th seed against the LAC.

They don't even have the Charlotte under available in the sportsbook right now.😁

Ugh, here I go again, second-guessing everything and then chickening out at the last second—it always screws me over! But whatever, today I’m teaming up with my brother to get this right.

Granger over 18.5 @ 1.85
-Man, after that absolute disaster of a game against Philly where he looked totally lost, dropping only 4 points on a pathetic 2-for-12 shooting night and snapping that massive 14-game streak of hitting 18+ points? Yeah, not pretty. Today is his chance at redemption, especially since he still owes us from those two previous games where he only hit 13.5 points while shooting a miserable 30%. I’m expecting him to make up for that embarrassing performance from a few days ago by absolutely unloading on them today.
Memphis (190.5) vs. Cleveland Under @ 1.85
-The Grizzlies are riding high on four straight wins, while the Cavs just came off a high-scoring shootout in San Antonio, so I’m calling it now: fatigue is going to be a huge factor. Between that and Memphis having one of the nastiest defenses in the league, I don't see the Cavs being even remotely as efficient as they were last night when they dropped 98. Plus, the Grizzlies aren't exactly known for running a high-octane offensive system, so I’m eyeing something around the 180 mark.
Iguodala over 13.5 @ 1.85
-This game is huge—win this and they clinch a playoff spot. Given how hot he’s been lately, putting up 16, 19, 23, and 15 in his recent outings, combined with the fact that the Nets are basically a ghost town right now missing half their roster, I really think he can cruise past this margin without breaking a sweat.
Ellis over 16.5 @ 1.85
-Look, the Bucks are basically living on hope at this point; for them to even make the playoffs, they’d need to win all three remaining games while praying Philly loses all three of theirs. So, logically, Ellis needs to step up and join forces with Jennings. After two back-to-back dud performances where he only managed 12 points against the Nets and Indiana, he should be back to his usual self—remember that 20-point game against Toronto? He needs to channel that energy.
Gay over 18.5 @ 1.85
-His form over the last ten games has been insane—averaging 22.6 points on 51% shooting—and he already put up 26 against them recently, even if his shot wasn't falling (8-for-20). Against a struggling Cavs squad that honestly isn't built to stop anyone, he should have no problem clearing this line.

Doubling the standard unit today, let's go!

Nice one, Dana Baker2, glad to see someone actually caught a winner! Let's see if we can grab another win from the bookies today.

Watch out when betting on player props today—there are plenty of teams who couldn't care less about these games. Take Indiana, for instance; there's a real chance Granger, Hibbert, and the rest might just sit this one out. 🤷

Same goes for San Antonio—they could probably handle Portland even without Parker, Duncan, or Ginobili. I highly doubt all three will be on the floor tonight.

James Taylor3 said:Watch your step today if you're betting on player props. There are plenty of squads out there who couldn't care less about these games—take the Indiana Pacers, for example. Guys like Granger or Hibbert might just sit on the bench and chill. 🤷

Same deal with the Spurs. They could probably pull off a win against Portland even without Parker, Duncan, or Ginobili, so I highly doubt all three of them are hitting the floor tonight.

...honestly, I'm done with over/unders, whether it's for players or teams, until the playoffs actually kick off.☕

Looks like the Nets are playing their last game in this arena tonight since they’re moving to Brooklyn next year, so I’m expecting a hell of a fight. I think they can push past 89 points. Personally, I’ve got Philly at 99. If anything goes sideways, it’ll be hard for them to miss out on a win in this final round if the Bucks pull off all three wins to finish out
. I also think Cleveland should cover the 13.5 spread. If they play like they did against the Spurs, it’s an easy win. Honestly, it feels too good to be true, and I wouldn't be surprised if Gay sits tonight to rest. Even though Love is taking on the Clippers, I still think the 5th seed is totally within reach for them. I put 4/10 on this earlier, but I might double down on Cleveland tonight if I hear any news about players getting some rest.