NBA Betting: Vol. 2

So, I finally pulled the trigger and went with the Nuggets and the Spurs, mostly because I figured the stakes weren't worth going all in on anyone else 😉

Drew Palmer66 said:Milwaukee (home -10.5) vs. Cleveland | 1 | 1.70

I won't waste breath on fluff. Milwaukee is chasing a playoff spot...

+

Washington (home +5.5) vs. Indiana | 2 | 1.85

DC is playing without their star and their top scorer.

Lawrence Castillo76 said:He did not return to the game and should be considered day-to-day for now. Iguodala said that his vision remains a "little blurry," and said that he had been "seeing double" after being poked in the eye.
Man, I'm honestly not totally sure if he'll suit up, but if I had to put my money on it, I'd say probably not since they don't have another matchup until they face Orlando in three days.

Andre Iguodala (left eye contusion) is officially available to play vs. the Raptors on Wednesday.
The 76ers had a scary moment when Iguodala was raked across the face during Tuesday's game, but it appears all is well. Deploy him as usual.🙂

It’s honestly such a missed opportunity that they don't carry Derozan in the Fanatics lineup.

Looks like Iguodala is actually playing tonight, but I’ve gotta pull the trigger on Toronto over 8.5. Their last game was way back at the start of the month, and they got absolutely smoked by Philly—won by over 30. Honestly, that might have been their worst performance this century. I'm betting they'll be extra motivated to fix that mess tonight. Plus, Philly had a brutal matchup in Florida last night, so they might be feeling it too.
Philadelphia (-8.5) vs. Toronto Thu 01:00 1.85 1.85 2

I honestly think we’re gonna see a bunch of underdogs cover the spread tonight.

I’m really feeling a Dallas win against Memphis here—even without Luka, they still look like the better bet to me. That said, I’d love to go bigger on this one, but I’m hesitant to jump in with a heavy stake just yet. I’m currently struggling to find a way to parlay three different NBA picks together to boost my action without it feeling like a total gamble. 🤷

Tonight's slate:

Atlanta vs. Charlotte – let's go over 186.5
Miami vs. Oklahoma – taking the under on 197.5
K. Love – over 25.5
DeRozan – under 16.5

New Orleans +4.5
"Gordon, Ariza, and Laundry are back in the mix today. Team chemistry might be a mess with all these guys coming back into the rotation, but look at how Denver’s been playing lately—constant sloppy turnovers and absolutely zero defensive hustle. Plus, they're thin in the paint. There's real value in the Hornets here. They can hold their own against the Nuggets, so let's see."

Bradley Kern6 said:It’s a real shame they don't have Derozan available on DraftKings.

I went with Bogdanović instead. Honestly, it makes zero difference.😁

They’ve made some updates to the spreads and over/under totals. Fortunately, nothing particularly disruptive was added; the lines and handicaps seem pretty well calibrated, so I don't see a reason to mess with them.
Aside from NOLA under 95.5—I have a feeling about that one. I won't offer much of an explanation.🤷
Perhaps because everyone and their mother is betting on the favorites, I might take the contrarian side and go with Golden State +12.5. Besides, these guys tend to push much harder against the big teams in those final closing minutes.
I also don't think LAL will fall by more than 9 points (if they even lose at all). There is something to be said for playing at home; it's the ultimate motivator. It feels like a toss-up, or maybe LAL actually pulls it off.

The players look like they haven't recovered yet, whereas this Gortat guy is in incredible form and Utah doesn't really have anyone suited to guard him. Consequently, I think the under was the play here.😁I took him as a favorite earlier today at 17.5.
It's interesting; Chris Paul hasn't appeared in any of the sportsbook offerings all day. I suppose even the universe knows it's an under, though he'll likely surprise us all with a 21-point performance.

Just noticing everyone's piling into KLOVE all at once. Not trying to be a buzzkill, but this smells like a massive public bet to me. 🤷

graniteotter6 said:They’ve refreshed the spread and total lines. Fortunately, nothing too drastic was added; the margins and handicaps seem well-calibrated, so I won't be touching them.
Aside from NOLA under 95.5—I have a feeling about this one. No explanation provided.🤷
Perhaps because of those overly hyped favorites, I'll take the Golden State Warriors at +12.5. These guys tend to push much larger teams right until the final buzzer.
The Lakers shouldn't lose by more than 9 points either (if they even lose). Trying to prove yourself on your own home court is the ultimate test. It’s going to be a toss-up, or maybe even a Lakers win.

The players look sluggish, while this Gortat guy is in incredible form and Utah has nobody to guard him. Therefore, the under should have been played.😁 I took him as a favorite at 17.5 earlier this afternoon.
Interestingly, Chris Paul hasn't appeared in any sportsbook offerings all day. Perhaps even the universe knows he's an under, yet he'll likely surprise us all with a 21-point performance.

There was some sort of situation involving Paul and the Lakers, specifically with Jimmy Kimmel, that "famous" late-night host.

Essentially, Kimmel was poking and prodding him until Paul snapped, claiming both the Lakers and Jimmy were going to get wrecked, and so it happened.

Yeah, I remember GameWinner, but I honestly didn't have much of a clue about what was happening behind the scenes until now.
It’s going to be pretty intense.

What’s everyone thinking about these matchups for a bigger play?

Love K.(-26,5+)-Min-GSt (05.04. 02:00)
More
1.70
Duncan T(-15,5+)-Bos-SanA (05.04. 01:30)
Less
1.85
Dallas(h-5,5)-Memphis (05.04. 02:30)
2
1.85
L.A.Clippers-L.A.Lakers (05.04. 04:30)
1
1.70
Philadel-Toronto Raptors (05.04. 01:00)
1
1.30

And Miami 1 if Wade is playing? ??????????????????????'

shadowtrucker78 said:What’s the move on these picks for a bigger bet?

Love K.(-26.5+)-Min-SanA (05.04. 02:00)
More
1.70
Duncan T(-15.5+)-Bos-SanA (05.04. 01:30)
Less
1.85
Dallas(-5.5)-Memphis (05.04. 02:30)
2
1.85
L.A. Clippers-L.A. Lakers (05.04. 04:30)
1
1.70
Philly-Toronto Raptors (05.04. 01:00)
1
1.30

And what about Miami if Wade's playing? ??????????????????????'

6 PICKS FOR A BIGGER STAKE🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

Depending on how much cash you're throwing around, you could be broke as a joke within a month.

It’s pretty obvious this guy is just some random amateur jumping in with his first post, especially since he picked matchups that wouldn't even pass muster at a dive bar, let alone a professional sportsbook.

Look, >, you might want to rethink that. Thin out your picks, and honestly, I’d never bet big on specific players; they always seem to roll an ankle during the opening drive.

P.S. You should probably clean up your post. You aren't supposed to mention how much cash you're putting down or what the payout looks like—stick to the odds.
Though, I suppose that stake isn't exactly huge, but it's still not quite something you'd do every single day.

graniteotter6 said:It's obvious this guy's just some newbie making his first post, and he picked pairings that wouldn't even pass for a heavy metal setlist, let alone a standard betting slip.

Wilfried, forget about it. Thin out that slip. And never bet big on players—they can always roll an ankle in the opening minutes.

Reading through these posts, you guys are giving these 6-leg parlays the best shot at actually hitting.
shadowtrucker78 always says: nothing ventured, nothing gained.👍🙂

Today:

Durant Over 27.5 @ SS
He’s always been my go-to when the competition gets tough. He looked a little off against Memphis, so I'm expecting him to make up for it today with a massive performance.

Garnett Over 15.5 @ SS
The old veteran. Given how much is on the line tonight, he’s likely to see more minutes than usual, which translates directly to more shot attempts.

Nowitzki Over 24.5 @ SS
The German machine needs to step up big time if Dallas actually wants to walk away with a win today.

Bryant Over 28.5 @ SS
He dropped 42 points in his last road game against the Clippers. He’s going to push the pace as always, especially if Bynum isn't in the lineup. There's also a potential over for Pau Gasol here.

Good luck. 🙂