NBA Betting: Vol. 2

Sean Sullivan87 said:I wonder if there's any realistic chance that Deron Williams might actually hit the over...

Bia’s sitting at 17 points with just 4 minutes left on the clock. I suppose there was a glimmer of hope there for a moment... but it looks like it's not going to happen.😠

Hopefully tomorrow’s got better luck in store. Goodnight.

It’s a shame, really. Carlos Boozer came out strong with 6 points in those first two minutes, but then he just completely fell off. He got pulled during the third quarter and it was basically game over from there. That’s what happens when you don't commit to the defensive end and just play whenever you feel like it.

Milwaukee might scrape together 6 points here and there, but they’ve been a total disappointment to me too. They seem to have absolutely no clue what kind of identity they’re trying to build with this offense.

Drew Palmer66 said:...

Ilyasova (-15.5+) more than 2.00
Charlotte (h+6.5) - Boston 2 1.85

/5-2/

The Turk🙂, threading the needle through Boston.

Philadelphia (h-9,5) - Cleveland 2 1,85
Ilyasova (-14,5+) less 1,70

/6-3/

Has everyone following the NBA dropped dead?

I’m looking at Aldridge for over 21.5 points at 1.85—it feels like a solid play, especially since we won't have Felton in the lineup to take those touches away.

Terry Myers45 said:Did everyone following the NBA just drop dead or what?

We're deep in the red right now, so we're basically out here passing the hat on the street corner to raise some cash.🤣

The pace has been absolutely abysmal lately. It feels like nothing happens unless someone actually gets hurt, and even then, everything just crawls along at a snail's pace 🙂.

What are your thoughts on the Mavericks at -6.5?
ps. Goran Dragic is in the lineup.

Kobe Bryant under 28.5 @ 1.85
-Look, he's been averaging about 22 points over his last five games because the coach is messing around with some new schemes, which means Sessions is getting way more looks at the rim and he's finally finding his rhythm in the offense
Marc Gasol over 14.5 @ 1.85
-Man, he was absolutely terrible in his last outing, just completely off his game, so I'm expecting a massive bounce-back today, especially since we all know how much the Minnesota Timberwolves struggle to defend the paint
Steve Smith over 19.5 @ 1.85
-He's been riding this wave of good form for a minute now, and honestly, besides Magic Johnson, he's the only guy on the roster who can actually be trusted to shoulder a heavy shooting load
Tim Duncan over 14.5 @ 1.85
-He sat out the last one to rest up, so he should be feeling fresh and ready to cook tonight—well, that's the dream anyway, right? Fingers crossed😉
Rudy Gay over 18.5 @ 1.85
-I mean, if the Los Angeles Lakers managed to drop 18 on a team that prides itself on lockdown defense, then I’m expecting him to clear at least 20 against Minnesota, plus his line is lower than usual because he had a couple of rough nights recently

Keeping the stakes low on this SS play, mostly because I've been swamped with work the last few days and haven't had nearly enough time to dig into the stats like I usually do, but let's be real, not that much can change in just a couple of days, right?🤷,good luck to everyone☕

Marc Gasol is sitting this one out tonight... I'm leaning toward Rudy Gay over 18.5 points.

It looks like we don't even have Ilyasov here today

Yesterday wasn't much of an offer, and today's looking even worse. It’s been a rough ten days, to say the least.

So, the slot machine strikes again, and tonight I managed to hit one in my last 50 spins... just my luck, I guess. Anyway, I had a solid parlay going tonight with Kevin Love over his point total, OKC over 102.5, and I was just sitting there waiting on Andrew Bynum to pull through. Then, the guy hits three out of four three-pointers, and what does the coach do? He pulls him right out! He doesn't put him back in until there's basically two minutes left in the game. If he hadn't been benched, he probably would've finished with 19 points, but instead, he ends up with 11 because he missed those five crucial minutes in the second half. What am I even supposed to say about that?? 🙂🙂

stormyseal9 said:Kobe Bryant under 28.5 at 1.85
-He’s been dropping about 22 points a game over the last five because the coach is trying out this new scheme where Sessions is getting way more looks and he’s really finding his rhythm lately.
Pau Gasol over 14.5 at 1.85
-Man, his last game was absolute garbage, just totally below his level, so I think he's due for a massive bounce-back today—plus, everyone knows when they play the Minnesota Timberwolves, those big men just start falling apart like dominoes.
Smith over 19.5 at 1.85
-He’s been riding this wave of good form for a minute now, and honestly, besides Johnson, he’s the only guy on the roster who can actually be trusted to take a ton of shots.
Tim Duncan over 14.5 at 1.85
-He sat out the last one to rest up, so he should be feeling fresh and ready to cook tonight, or at least that's what I'm praying for.😉
Gay over 18.5 at 1.85
-If the LA Lakers managed to put up 18 against a defense that's famous for being a brick wall, then I’m expecting him to hit at least 20 against Minnesota, especially since his line is lower than usual after a couple of mediocre outings.

Keeping my stake low on this SS move; I’ve been swamped with work the last few days and haven't had much time to dig deep like I usually do, but let's be real, not much could have changed drastically in just two or three days, right?🤷,good luck to everyone.☕

When it ain't meant to be, it just ain't meant to be.🤷Can you believe Kobe Bryant comes in during the final minute, drops 24 points, and sinks 6 buckets just to kill my ticket?😢It wasn't a huge amount of cash, but man, it would be nice if things actually went our way every once in a while!🙂

Sacramento Kings vs. 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 basically has enough firepower to drop massive numbers on anyone—especially a Kings team that lets points slide in like the Titanic. Honestly, I don't see the Kings being much more than pushovers tonight. Tim Duncan had some rest a few days ago, and after showing everyone how it's done with a killer game yesterday, he looks ready to go out and wreck things again. It’s been a rare treat lately to see the Kings actually hold an opponent under 100, so I’m leaning towards the Spurs easily clearing this 103 mark. Even though the Kings are tough to play at home, I just don't think they can stop the bleeding, and I doubt the Spurs will take their foot off the gas even if it turns into a blowout.

Charlotte Bobcats vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 2 @ 1.50
The basement dwellers of the league are having a rough one this season, and their current record pretty much tells that story. They've been plagued by injuries all year long, and now they've got the Timberwolves coming to town. For Kevin Love, every single game feels high-stakes because he's fighting for playoff positioning in a Western Conference where the landscape shifts practically every single day. As for Charlotte? I really doubt they'll be playing with much intensity here. Their main focus seems to be staying low in the standings to maximize their odds for the top pick, since, let's face it, their season was basically over a long time ago.

2.30 on Atlanta is a lock. The Chicago Bulls have been playing completely flat lately, lacking any real spark, and even their defense—which is usually their biggest strength—is a total mess right now. With Derrick Rose out again tonight, this 2.30 line feels like a complete gift.

Arthur Hill2 said:Betting $2.30 on Atlanta is practically a layup at this point. The Chicago Bulls have been playing completely flat lately, and their defense—which is usually their bread and butter—is a total disaster. Plus, Rose isn't in the lineup tonight, so this $2.30 price feels like a gift.

I’m not so sure about that. The Bulls have actually proven they can hold their own without him, and if I recall correctly, Atlanta is dealing with a massive string of injuries themselves.🤷

Personally, I'd rather take the money on Orlando. The New York Knicks are missing both Jeremy Lin and Amar'e Stoudemire, and even Carmelo Anthony's status is questionable; even if he does suit up, he won't be at 100% because of that groin injury.

today's parlay

Andrea Bargnani over 17.5 @ 1.85
-since DeMar DeRozan is out and we aren't dealing with Skip Bayless logic here, it’s pretty obvious he’s gonna soak up all those extra shots, which means he should easily clear this line
Al Jamison over 16.5 @ 1.85
-maybe I'm just being crazy for betting him again after he burned me a couple times before, but honestly, how can I pass up such a small margin? I gotta pull the trigger and start playing him again
Paul Pierce over 19.5 @ 1.85
-with those key players sidelined, everything falls right on his and Kevin Garnett's shoulders, plus he's heating up big time since he's been hitting the over consistently for the last four games
Johnson under 21.5 @ 1.85
-look, even though he's playing well, I'm sticking to the season stats where he’s averaging only about 13 made baskets against the Chicago Bulls
Evans over 16.5 @ 1.85
-I was just looking at the tape and the guy actually puts up his best numbers against the heavy hitters, and he's been clearing this line regularly; I mean, he dropped 23 points on this same team while on the road, so why wouldn't he do something similar again now?
Jefferson under 19.5 @ 1.85
-there's no way he gets to feast against a Boston defense that's easily one of the best in the league
Marcin Gortat under 16.5 @ 1.85
-even though he's been averaging 22 points over the last three games, just two months ago he only managed 8 points against them in their matchup, so I'm taking the under

6/7 system HL😛👍🙂