NBA Betting: Vol. 2

vividbison47 said:don't let them bait you into playing Dirk's game. 🙂

So the real question is—do we play the counter? That’s what matters now...🤷

Dana Baker2 said:So, the big question is... should they actually go for the counterattack? I mean, I don't know, it’s a tough call. Maybe. It really depends on how things shake out, I guess.🤷

So, I took a shot on Dirk earlier this morning at 24.5, and now he's sitting at 23.5. Also, Lee was at 21.5 but just bumped up to 22.5... honestly, that’s looking like a pretty decent sign, I guess. 🙂

Lawrence Vaughn3 said:Which sportsbook actually has the best player prop selection... I mean, who has the most players listed overall?

From what I've gathered watching the games these past few days, DraftKings seems solid. FanDuel isn't bad either.

Do the guys over at BetMGM have some kind of vendetta against Smith and Cousins? I haven't checked their lines in a couple of days so I can't be sure...
Are they even listing them at all this season?

What's the move on Aldridge over 22.5?
The Bucks' interior defense is non-existent. They score plenty, but they give up just as much. Plus, Gooden's status is a total question mark.

Josh Smith? I mean, it feels like he’s only ever in the rotation when Joe's sidelined—and as for Cousins, I haven't seen much of him lately...

Lawrence Vaughn3 said:Josh Smith? I swear he's only on the radar when Joe's banged up—and I haven't seen Cousins play in ages.

It's a joke. Those guys are easily the best players on those rosters. Just like Gordon is for the Hornets. Honestly, at this rate, I might just withdraw whatever little cash I have left in my E*TRADE account.☕>

Dana Baker2 said:It’s honestly pathetic. We're talking about the absolute best players those clubs have to offer—the cream of the crop. It feels just like watching the Gordon Hornets struggle through their roster... everything about this situation makes me want to just pull my remaining funds out of my Charles Schwab account and be done with it...☕

Gordon’s been sidelined for quite a while—missing about 50 games due to that injury—but now that he's finally back on the court, we might actually start seeing him get some real minutes again...

Lawrence Vaughn3 said:Gordon’s been sidelined for ages—missed something like 50 games—but now that he's back, they might actually start putting him in the rotation.

Plus, there's only about 10 games left in the season. And honestly? I don't buy this excuse for Smith. He’s clearly an All-Star by every metric you look at.

Philly -4.5, 1, 7/10 SS. Honestly, with all the mess we know is going on over in Orlando, I've got this gut feeling that Howard is playing like garbage on purpose just to force a coaching change. Plus, with the Turkish guy out for the season, along with Q Richardson and R. Anderson, things are looking messy.

Just looking at a quick double for tonight:
Philly -4.5 @ 1.85
Lee vs. Nowitzki 1 @ 2.20

🎉

Aldridge is doing all the heavy lifting here🤣.
Is Bynum playing tonight?

Dana Baker2 said:Aldridge is just carrying them right now🤣.
Is Bynum playing tonight?

He's playing
The Philly odds are sitting at 6 on the web

Dana Baker2 said:I'm taking the over on Aldridge here.🤣.
Is Bynum playing tonight?.

I’ve got a gut feeling they’re gonna try to make things right after this and rebuild some trust with Brown. My instinct says go over..

Redick's starting over Turkoglu tonight against Philly. JRich's sliding from SG to SF instead.
With AD, Davis, and Howard, this starting five is absolute fire, but man, that bench is a total disaster. Duhon, Wafer, and Clark? This game's gotta be an easy win, I really hope so.

vividbison47 said:I’ve got a gut feeling—after this mess settles, they’re going to try and make amends by restoring faith in Brown. If you ask me, he's due for an over.

I think he was already in overtime before they even called the game off yesterday, right?

If I were in their shoes, I’d take him over Aldridge any day—especially looking at those matchups Nicholas Chase34 put together.🤷
The Hornets at +8.5 actually looks like a solid play... And I wouldn't touch Denver at -2 either.
I hate it when my mind won't shut up...😂

Just like I called it, Granger’s sitting there with 2 boards after just a quarter, but man, Garnett is absolutely trash right now, barely even hitting 2 points through the first fifteen minutes🤷,but hey, at least Stemsma is playing out of his mind with 10 rebounds, and Rondo’s already cooking with 8 assists after the first period🙏let's go Celtics!😉

The Celtics have been absolutely killing it lately, though I guess I screwed up those three parlays I posted where I went a bit heavy on Philly at -4.5

What’s the threshold for freshmen to get passed over? Is it 21?
I didn't play today; I just didn't have the heart for it.
I'm mostly laying low today, anyway.
Once Papa Bear finishes you off with that buzzer beater, there isn't much left to say.
That Lee vs. Nowitzki duel—whoever called that, I guess they've never seen a shot made easier, but this guy isn't even coming back into the game.

edit: actually, he is. There he goes, running around, but it's probably too little, too late for the season.

But Memphis' defense...🙏

Dana Baker2 said:But Memphis' defense...🙏

Honestly, whoever runs into them in the postseason is in for a wild ride. Nobody is really the favorite here except maybe OKC, but I mean, let's be real—the Spurs have always had a bit of a tough time against this matchup.

wiredcanyon39 said:Man, whoever runs into them in the playoffs—nobody's a favorite except maybe OKC, but honestly, the Spurs have always been a nightmare matchup for them.

They aren't even favorites themselves. It was obvious.