NBA Betting: Vol. 2

Andrew Bynum after the game
I'll be keeping an eye on Chicago against Barcelona today, just to stay in the loop. Plus, I need to stick it to Arthur Hill2 😁 because it seems like whenever I tune in, we end up losing haha

Tonight's look: Boston 1X, LA Clippers 1X, Indiana Pacers X2, and Orlando Magic X2. That last one is a solid play if the New York Knicks are missing those three guys—especially if Carmelo Anthony plays through an injury. Also, Atlanta at home against the Chicago Bulls without Derrick Rose is worth a shot.

What’s the move on Blake Griffin tonight? He’s been consistently hitting the under lately, but he’s missing by just a point or two every single time since his line is set at 21.5 and he keeps landing right at 20. You think he finally breaks through against the Phoenix Suns tonight? I'm taking the over.

The Phoenix Suns have been absolutely tearing it up at the arena lately—I mean, they’ve taken 16 out of their last 18 games against the LA Clippers. It's actually insane when you think about it.
Now they're right in the thick of that desperate hunt for a playoff spot. Honestly, Phoenix is playing some high-level ball right now, so it wouldn't shock me one bit if they headed into LA tonight and pulled off another win... they just have that momentum...
🤷

neonangler10 said:Andrew Bynum after the game
Just keeping an eye on Chicago vs. Barcelona today, maybe a 50/50 split. And I need to go against Bones 😁 because honestly, every single time I follow a game, we end up losing haha.

🙂

Whatever. Since I’ll probably end up rooting for Atlanta against Barcelona, it’s going to be a pretty depressing night over here in the States. 😢

Atlanta (h+3,5)-Chicago (03/29 01:30)
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2,00

Great, just great. I can already see myself sitting there at 5:00 AM, looking absolutely miserable.

He’d be playing against Golden State against New Orleans. What do you guys think? Personally, I see them as the favorites, so I'm leaning towards Orlando x2

boldranger said:For tonight, I’m looking at Boston 1X, LA Clippers 1X, Indiana Pacers X2, and Orlando Magic X2 (that last one is a sweet value if the Knicks are missing those three guys, or even if Carmelo Anthony plays but is struggling through an injury), and I think Atlanta is definitely worth a shot at home with a 1X against a Chicago Bulls squad playing without Derrick Rose.

I’m curious what you guys think about Blake Griffin's line for tonight? In his recent games, he’s been consistently landing under, but it’s always by literally just one basket or two since his line is set at 21.5, and I see him hitting 20 in almost every single one. Do you think he might finally break through tonight against the Phoenix Suns after missing it so many times? I’m personally leaning towards putting money on it.

Griffin over 20.5 in the Favorite is my heavy hitter for today. This is the third time the LA Clippers are facing the Phoenix Suns, and since they dropped the first two matchups, there’s definitely some revenge motivation in the air. Plus, the Suns are on a back-to-back, so the real question is how much energy they’ll have on the defensive end, especially since they’re feeling a bit older now. Al Frye is going to have a tough time dealing with a rested Blake Griffin, who usually plays way more aggressively when he's in front of his home crowd. The only guy on the Suns providing any real help on defense is Marcin Gortat, but he’s going to be tied up with Michael Jordan Phoenix. Their interior defense hasn't been great for a while, and they aren't exactly known for being elite at protecting the perimeter either. Honestly, it's rare to find players who can actually keep up with Blake Griffin. His only real hurdle is spacing, which can sometimes mess with his chances for an over, but if they want this win, they’re going to have to step it up there too. Along with this pick, I also really like the Indiana Pacers and Timberwolves to pull off the wins.

edit: Adding Carmelo Anthony over 20.5 @ 1.85 to the list... with Amar'e Stoudemire out, and Jeremy Lin also sidelined, plus Jeffries, someone is going to have to step up and carry the load—which mostly points toward Mel. As things stand, the Knicks are going to be running with four small players and DeAndre Chandler at the five. Even though Mel is dealing with some groin issues, he’s basically gotta find a way to grind it out. 🤔
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Carmelo Anthony over #20.5

Back in March, Melo was sitting at a miserable 17.8 points per game for him. Honestly, I can't even remember the last time he stayed at those kinds of numbers consistently. I’ve mentioned before that while his defense has definitely improved under the new head coach, his offensive production has taken a hit. Even though his stats have dipped, his impact and value to the New York Knicks are absolutely priceless. Personally, I think his lower numbers are just a byproduct of everyone adjusting to the whole Linsanity craze and getting used to having Smith on the floor. Everyone wants the ball, and there isn't anyone in the Knicks' rotation who doesn't want a green light. After dealing with injuries and some time away, Melo has been searching for his rhythm and ended up getting overshadowed a bit. The big question is: how long does this last? Tonight, he’s showing those leadership qualities and shooting skills again. At the end of the day, it always comes down to ego with superstars. It’s safe to say he plays well against Orlando, and considering the Knicks are playing without both Jeremy Lin and Amar'e Stoudemire, this line feels a bit off. In their matchup against Orlando earlier this season, he dropped 33 points, whereas his career average sits at 28.6.
"I've just got to step my game up," Anthony said. "We've been winning. As far as scoring the basketball, we really haven't been needing that. It's been pretty much spread out but now with them two guys, there ain't no telling what's the situation with them. So it's just time for me to step my game up in all aspects

And I don't think the others play a big enough role to make this a bad bet. Melo is solid.😁

Sacramento Kings vs San Antonio Spurs 2 1,85

Tim Duncan isn't even on the roster, you vultures... this is going over 101% of the time.

/6-4/

The Knicks are looking pretty thin right now—with Carmelo Anthony, Jeremy Lin, and Amar'e Stoudemire all out... yet we somehow managed to push up a +40 lead in the third quarter! 🙂

02:58
[NYK 88-49] Shumpert Jump Shot: Made (20 PTS)

I know I am never playing in Orlando again—that team is a complete joke😠

Exactly.

I’ve been burned by the Orlando Magic so many times in the past that I just don't touch them anymore. Unless they're set up as massive underdogs.
Like, looking for some kind of odds north of +180/+200.

They're an irrelevant squad, honestly.

But instead, it'll be the Indiana Pacers that absolutely wreck me in the final stretch. 🤦

Arthur Hill2 said:Betting 2.30 on Atlanta—you gotta take it! The Chicago Bulls have been playing totally lifeless lately, and their defense (which is usually their bread and butter) is just all over the place. Plus, Rose is out again tonight, so this 2.30 line feels like a total gift.

+ 20 Chicago Bulls 🙂

I’m also throwing in
GolmanSachs(h-2,5)-New Orleans 1 1,85

Drew Palmer66 said:Sacramento (+4.5) vs San Antonio | Spread: 2 | Total: 185

With Duncan out of the equation, you absolute jokers... we're looking at an over, 101% certainty.

/6-4/

Duncan's at 18 lately; averaged 15 PPG. If he were playing, the line wouldn't exceed 16.

Obviously...

P.S. Without Ariza, Kaminsky, or Ayton, the Knicks lose to the Warriors. 🙏

jadewolf16 said:+ 20 Chicago 🙂

🤦 🤦

Atlanta 🤦

The Knicks absolutely crushed them 🤦

wiredcanyon39 said:Sacramento Kings - San Antonio Spurs Over 102.5 @ 1.85
The Kings have arguably the worst defense in the league right now, and they’re staring down a Spurs squad that has enough offensive firepower to drop buckets on anyone. Honestly, the Kings' defense is more like the Titanic—just waiting to sink. I mean, they're one of the weakest teams under the rim lately, and I really think Tim Duncan, who was resting a few days ago and looked absolutely dominant in his last outing, is going to come out tonight ready to wreck things. It feels like it's been ages since the Kings actually managed to hold an opponent under 100 points, so I’m guessing the Spurs will breeze past this 103 mark. Plus, the Kings can be a tough nut to crack at home, so I don't see them just rolling over even if it turns into a blowout.

Charlotte Bobcats - Minnesota Timberwolves Over 1.50
The worst team in the league is having a rough season, which pretty much explains why their current scorelines look so bad. They've been plagued by injuries all year long, and now they're facing the Timberwolves, where Kevin Love is playing some career-defining basketball. Every single game matters for him because he's fighting for playoff positioning in a Western Conference where the landscape shifts almost daily. I doubt Charlotte will be pushing too hard here; their main focus is probably just tanking to secure that top pick, since this season was basically lost a long time ago.

😁

Nicholas Chase34 said:Blake Griffin over 20.5 points

edit: Throwing in another one—Carmelo Anthony over 20.5 at 1.85 odds.

27pts, 25pts 😁 ☕

Nicholas Chase34 said:27p, 25p 😁 ☕

Finally happened, but it doesn't matter since the Indiana Pacers are just a bunch of scrubs. 😢 🙄
They had to go from beating the Miami Heat to playing like absolute idiots against the Brooklyn Nets. I can't believe they blew a massive lead in the fourth quarter like that. 🙂

Yesterday went pretty smoothly 😍

Today's plan:

Dirk Nowitzki 24.5 - over

He’s been red hot in recent games, averaging 25.6 points in his last nine outings. Expecting him to lead the charge again today against the Miami Heat.

LeBron James 26.5 - under

James is not playing his best basketball. He’s averaging just over 18 points and shooting 39 percent from the field in his last five games.
A bit risky—but since he's still dealing with that finger injury, I'm hoping he stays under.

Kevin Durant 28.5 - over
He dropped 33 against the Lakers last time out. We all know how much he loves scoring on the road—plus, facing the Lakers and Kobe Bryant today provides some extra motivation.

Still weighing up whether to go over on Dwyane Wade or Kobe Bryant.