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Drew Palmer66 said:New York (h-10.5) - Detroit 1 1.85
Houston - Dallas 2 2.30
oh it's on 😉
Laura Morris4 said:Duncan over 14.5 at 1.85
-Over his last 13 games, he's hit 14 or more points virtually every single time—he only dipped into the under three times because he landed right on 14.
-Against New Orleans this season, he's been averaging about 23.5.
-Kaman is a bit of a question mark.
-In the last two games, they leaned heavily on him; he was taking a record number of shots this month—18 and 19—mainly because Tony was out, which remains an uncertainty today.
Gregory Cooper5 said:So how am I supposed to calculate this matchup, odds of 1?!? :/
Drew Palmer66 said:New York (h-10.5) - Detroit 1 1.85
Houston - Dallas 2 2.30
oh it's on 😉
Joseph Lewis13 said:Sacramento is playing without Jason Thompson (who’s been averaging 17.6 points and 13.6 rebounds over the last five games)... Honestly, the Kings' shooting looks pretty desperate right now—I have a feeling the Warriors are going to absolutely drown them from beyond the arc.
Arthur Hill2 said:Chicago (h-12.5) - Toronto (March 25, 01:00)
2
1.85
Chicago is still playing without Rose and Hamilton. Toronto absolutely tore through the Knicks last night. My only hesitation is seeing Calderon log over 45 minutes of play, but even so, a 12-point spread feels excessive to me. The Bulls have had three days of rest; they could easily come out looking sluggish or just completely unmotivated tonight.
EDIT: DeRozan and Bayless are injured. Forget what I said. It’s better to take the under 85.5 for Toronto.
Christian Ruiz said:Jeremy Lin under #14.5
Linsational, Linderella, Linsanity, Linspiration, super Lintendo, Mr Lincredible, Linvincible, The Linstigator... the whole linomania phenomenon really shook the NBA, serving up one of those classic American underdog stories. Of course, you can't chalk Lin's rise up to nothing more than media hype, but you have to admit—that kind of life story, going from total unknown to superstar, 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 5 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. But let's step away from the movie script details and get back to today's pick. The coach who originally gave Lin the keys to the show has stepped down. Many will probably say "FINALLY." It was pretty obvious that D'Antoni had lost the locker room, especially with some of the All-Stars on the roster, 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, and even Melo—who isn't exactly known for his defensive hustle—started showing up more on that end. What interests me about this bet is the current state of the Knicks and their overall roster. To be clear, I'm not placing this bet because of Detroit or the specific matchup; the margin feels quite reasonable at first glance. The sheer number of ball-handlers in the Knicks' rotation is staggering, so it’s no surprise that Melo has been posting his lowest scoring averages in ages lately. While there's talk about him embracing a new role, I personally think that won't last long; it's just a matter of time before he gets back to his career norms. 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 find his numbers. With stronger names in the lineup, I suspect Lin's production might dip once Baron starts playing at full strength. This is a bet based on a gut feeling from watching last night's game. Maybe I'm wrong, but I expect flashes from Lin rather than consistent high-scoring output, especially once the roster is fully healthy. I'm hoping tonight isn't another one of those "Lin nights." We've seen enough madness in New York this year.
graniteotter6 said:I’m expecting a massive scoring explosion in the OKC-Miami matchup—both teams know this is basically the dress rehearsal for a potential Finals showdown, so they’ll likely show off a little. I’m anticipating a high-scoring affair. 210.5 points isn't a huge ask, though if we hit 210, I might have to double-check my math! That said, there's always that nagging feeling it could be a trap game where they catch us sleeping with a defensive grind like 89-88. 😁
Total points over, Durant over, but skip the West (shoutout to stormyseal9).
Wade over, Bosh UNDER, and so on... As for LeBron, I'm honestly not sure where his rhythm is at right now, so I'm staying away from him. .
stormyseal9 said:Bynum over 17.5 @ 1.85
-I think this line is way too low given how he’s playing right now. He was solid again the other night, and just a game before that, he dropped 37 points along with 16 boards against the same opponent. Honestly, he’s carrying the squad at the moment.
Wade over 23.5 @ 1.85
-Since LeBron hasn't been playing at his usual level lately, most of the weight falls on his shoulders. He’s handling it well for now, but he really needs some help from guys like James and Bosh to step up. That said, he’s averaged 28.6 over the last seven matchups (he even put up 32 in the last one two months ago).
Jefferson under 21.5 @ 1.85
-Utah is absolutely rolling right now with six straight wins, and their center is a huge reason why. After returning from a two-game break following his grandmother's passing, he scored 23 and 26, which is probably why they set the line here.🤷But I’m skeptical he repeats that performance; I rarely see him blow past these numbers against tough teams, especially on the road.
Love over 25.5 @ 1.85
-What can you even say about him? After that career night on Friday where he dropped 51 on a tough OKC squad, he’ll probably score half that against Denver—a team whose defense hasn't really bothered him. Plus, with Pekovica out, he’ll likely soak up some of those extra shots. He’s been averaging 30.3 over his last ten games.
