NBA Betting: Vol. 2

James Taylor3 said:While I was hunting for some picks, I noticed the spread for tonight is Blazers -8.5 All in. Honestly, feels like a blowout waiting to happen. The Blazers basically have a whole new roster, and frankly, they look even worse than before. They’re absolute trash on the road, struggle hard on back-to-back sets, and they just don't have the size to deal with Gasol and Bynum, who have both been playing out of their minds lately. Plus, Aldridge logged 40 minutes last night, and both Batum and Matthews were out there for over 35. It’s gonna be a rough one for them tonight.

Lakers -8.5 vs Portland—so does that mean we go with 1 or 2?😁

vividbison47 said:Lakers -8.5 against Portland... so, are we looking at a 1 or a 2?😁

Let me try to wrap my head around this. Here are the instructions.
I can't believe people are still debating this. It’s pretty obvious what happened there. Just my luck to be watching this mess unfold.

Joshua Garcia8 said:Let me try to wrap my head around this myself, here's the guide

thanks 👍

Good evening. Bosh is playing predictably tonight, sitting at 0-4 from two-point range.

EDIT: Now it's 1-6, totaling 6 points. It is quite obvious the Heat developed a specific strategy for this matchup, looking to exploit Bosh repeatedly in the post.

Allen is out for Boston.

Pierce is shooting 4-4 for 11 points.

NOTHING. Honestly, I’m feeling that Lakers handicap too. If Clint Eastwood is all in on it, then I guess I have to be too. Doesn't matter—I just stopped by the ATM and emptied my pockets. Even if I lose again, I’m cool with it. What do you think, Arthur Hill2?

Mark Williams15 said:NOTHING. I’m following this Lakers handicap too. If Clint Eastwood put that much money on it, then I guess I have to play along. Honestly, I don't care. I just spent everything at a club with a girl earlier, so even if I lose again, I'm still feeling good. What do you think, Arthur Hill2?

I’m telling you, it’s total chaos. Bosh is completely falling apart. He misses six shots in the first quarter alone, then I manage to sink one in the second and third. By pure luck, I managed to score once on a girl, once more later... honestly, Milwaukee just makes it look routine.

The worst part is that only one card actually hits...☕🤣

Amara ended up staying under, which was a nice touch from him. I guess he didn't see my betting slip 🙂
The 6 ft bet failed...and that alley-oop when he already had 17 points too 🙄
And that was a winning ticket...if it weren't for the SAS under, it would have been a pretty decent payout.

Arthur Hill2 said:JUST DO IT...

😂

Drew Palmer66 said:Detroit -8.5 All in vs Miami Heat 2 at 1.85

Another overtime in Minnesota; what an absolute clinic from that team.
It’s a damn shame we don't have access to rebounds or assists props before the playoffs start.

Aldridge putting up 21 points by halftime... I mean, wow.

Man, this month is killing me. It’s either one single leg ruining everything, or the whole ticket goes up in flames... ugh.

...man, seriously, you need more luck if you're gonna be hitting the over on road games like that...

Lakers routine. ☕

Woke up at 5 a.m. by chance—fired up the computer to check the score, only to find we were already in the final minute. If Barnes had knocked down just one free throw about 30 seconds before the buzzer, maybe there would have been a fighting chance. As it stands, nothing.

Sorry, graniteotter6, looks like I was wrong after all. 😁

Well, just as I suspected, the guy was unsure himself, yet he still goes ahead and tells us it’s a sure thing, leaving us all to take the hit.

I mentioned this once before; we’re all heading down the same path, and nobody is stepping up to actually test out a counter-move.

When I saw the offer today, I actually started looking for my gun just to see how bad things could get. I'm still looking.

edit: there it is, he showed up at the exact same moment I did.🤣
Today, you owe us one good counter-pick.☕ 👍

Chicago (-12.5) vs. Toronto (March 25, 01:00)
2
1.85

Chicago is still playing without Rose and Hamilton. Meanwhile, Toronto absolutely dismantled the Knicks last night. My only real concern is that Calderon logged over 45 minutes, but even so, a 12-point spread feels way too wide to me. The Bulls had three days of rest; they could easily come out looking sluggish or just completely unmotivated tonight.

EDIT: DeRozan and Bayless are both out with injuries. Forget my previous thought—better to take the under 85.5 for Toronto.

Corey Maggette - one sportsbook in Canada set the line at 14.5, but another one has it at 19.5 :/ a 5 point gap is actually huge...

For today, I’m just looking at Anthony under 19.5, maybe pairing that with a Duncan over... might throw the Hawks in there too.

Stoudemire A(dk)-Kaman C. 1 @ 1.85
Chris Kaman is feeling under the weather and had to head home early during Saturday's shootaround, which leaves his availability for tonight's matchup up in the air.
If you've got him on your roster, you'll probably want to keep a close eye on the news right before tip-off to see where things stand. While Carl Landry should be good to go, Jason Smith is currently sitting out due to a two-game suspension, so if Kaman ends up being sidelined, that frontcourt rotation is going to look pretty thin.

The Clippers are playing without Mo Williams—and honestly, there’s this persistent rumor floating around that they might actually be looking to tank just to force Del Negro out of his coaching spot. It sounds a bit wild, I know, but given the circumstances, that’s exactly why I’m putting my money on the Clippers 😉

Jeremy Lin under #14.5

Linsational, Linderella, Linsanity, Linspiration, super Lintendo, Mr Lincredible, Linvincible, The Linstigator... linomania shook the NBA, serving up one of those classic American underdog stories. Of course, you can't credit Lin's rise solely to media hype, but you have to admit—that kind of life story, rising from total anonymity to stardom, is something you really only see in the States. Lin became the first player in NBA history to put up at least 20 points and 7 assists in each of his first five starts. He was absolutely on fire during those weeks in January and February, averaging 22.5 points and 8.7 assists heading into the All-Star Break. Now, instead of getting lost in the cinematic details of his journey, let me get back to today's pick. The coach who actually gave Lin the platform for his big show has stepped down. Many will probably say "FINALLY." It was obvious that D'Antoni had lost the locker room, especially with the All-Stars on the team, following an open conflict with Melo. Given the results and the team chemistry, this move felt like a logical progression. His assistant, Mike Woodson, took over the reins and immediately sparked a 5-game winning streak. The team started playing much better defensively; even Melo, who isn't exactly known for his defensive intensity, began showing up more on that end. What interests me regarding this bet is the current state of the Knicks and their overall roster. I should clarify: this isn't a bet based on Detroit or the specific matchup, and the margin seems pretty reasonable at first glance. Honestly, the sheer number of ball-handlers in the Knicks' rotation is incredible. It’s no wonder Melo has been posting his lowest scoring averages in what feels like forever lately. While there's all this talk about him taking on a new role within the team, I personally don't think it'll last long; it's just a matter of time before he returns to his career-standard numbers. Most importantly, Baron Davis is back from injury. Even though it's too early to judge based solely on yesterday's game against Toronto, it seems to me that Lin is struggling with the reduced minutes. He's the type of player who needs rhythm and consistent time on the floor to really find his scoring touch. Since there are players with bigger names than him in the lineup, I suspect his numbers might dip, especially if Baron starts playing at full strength. This is a bet based on gut feeling and the impression left by last night's game. Maybe I'm wrong, but I feel like we should expect flashes from Lin rather than sustained high production, particularly once the roster is fully healthy. I'm hoping tonight isn't another one of those "Lin nights." We've seen enough miracles in New York this year.

New York (-10.5) vs. Detroit 1 | 1.85
Houston vs. Dallas 2 | 2.30
Now things are actually getting interesting. 😉