NBA Betting: Vol. 2

He miscategorized those four parameters. He put Serge Ibaka together with Tim Duncan (those free throws were painful to watch) and then paired Monta Ellis with Carlos Boozer (he’ll likely settle at 16; he missed two free throws, what a mess)

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Arthur Hill2 said:You split those four parlays all wrong, man! You put Deron Williams with Tim Duncan (those free throws... man, what a tragedy) and then Monta Ellis with Carlos Boozer (he probably would've landed on 16 if he hadn't missed two free throws, damn it!)

N/A

Look, you can split them up however you want until one of them hits you right in the gut, right?🤷 That’s why I swear by playing those 6/7 or 7/8 system bets; when I try to cram too many legs into one single ticket, I end up overthinking everything, trying to find that "guaranteed" win, and then I just lose my mind instead of just lying down like a man and checking the scores in the morning without a massive headache.😍 Hopefully tomorrow will be better🤷, because honestly, this month has been absolute garbage in every single way.

Man!
I swear, Blake Griffin is out here draining my soul, and I’m sitting here losing my mind over Carlos Boozer just because of one single basket. 🙂
As if having Tony Parker and N/A wasn't enough to deal with already.

Kris Humphries, you know, the guy who actually married Kim Kardashian, right? He's the one who told her
that she was out of shape and had zero coordination, basically questioning why she was even on some talent show,
and then had the nerve to ask what on earth that random fitness trainer was doing hanging out in their apartment. 😂
Man, he really tends to go overboard with those kinds of outbursts,
to the point where I wouldn't be surprised if women all across the USA were busy making voodoo dolls with his picture on them just to poke him with knitting needles. 😂

It is truly quite amusing how those bears behave on the local news, especially when you consider how much they've managed to pull off despite everything... if it weren't for that unexpected windfall, things might have looked a bit more dire... Monta Ellis... 🙂 It would be far better if everyone acted with a bit more sobriety and intelligence, but honestly, watching those bears just fumble away their opportunities is nothing short of a comedy...

It’s always when I need an under on Monta Ellis that he and Stephen Curry start getting all ball-hoggy and refusing to pass—I mean, Jeremy Lin barely even got five shots off 🙄
It's looking pretty unlikely that Ellis is only gonna drop 5 points in the second half, so I'm just gonna call it a night. Honestly, I'm done stressing over these bets...

Keith Moore21 said:It’s always frustrating when I need the under on Monta Ellis, because he and Stephen Curry just start hogging the ball, and then Jeremy Lin barely even gets six shots up... 🙄
I really doubt Ellis is only going to drop five points in the second half, so I think I'll just head to bed before I lose my mind over this...

You eventually realize how much of this game relies on playing by feel, but when you have that wrong feeling, it’s rough, especially when Monta Ellis starts acting like a ball hog alongside a hot Stephen Curry, making it nearly impossible to hit those underdog bets today... just going to get some sleep...

Benjamin Martin72 said:Look, I mean, you gotta learn how much to play based on gut feeling—but if you go with the wrong gut feeling, man... honestly, if I could just somehow play harder against them than they do against us, we'd be fine. But when Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry start rolling? Man, you're basically screwed for a massive blowout today... N/A

Seriously though... it wasn't even halfway through the second quarter and this guy hits two quick threes and boom—he's already at 23 points and the over is crushed... 🙂
now I can just go ahead and head to bed absolutely livid...

So, I put together this little lucky parlay, and honestly, after watching how Tony Parker was playing, I had already mentally written it off, but man, lady luck really decided to smile on me this time 🤣 😲
Stephen Curry 👍

The slate is looking pretty stacked today, so hopefully we can pull something high-quality out of the mix ☕

That feeling when you're waiting on some dude shooting over 20.5 PPG and the absolute clown misses four straight free throws in the final two minutes. Disgusting.

The Sacramento Kings at 98.5 feels like a solid bet to me, I think. I'm gonna go dig into some stats and see what's up first.

Look, I’m throwing down three small parlays today, and honestly? If they actually hit, it'll be a miracle because no matter how much I study the stats or lose my mind over the matchups, if I wake up on the wrong side of the bed, everything just goes to hell🤷

Jeremy Lin over 19.5 @ 1.85
Amare Stoudemire under 21.5 @ 1.85
Chris Bosh over 15.5 @ 1.85
Jennings over 17.5 @ 1.85
Nash over 13.5 @ 1.85 HL

Dirk Nowitzki over 22.5 @ 1.85
Dwyane Wade over 23.5 @ 1.85
Dwight Howard under 21.5 @ 1.85
Chris Evans over 17.5 @ 1.85
Pau Gasol over 16.5 @ 1.85
Kevin Durant over 27.5 @ 1.85
Kobe Bryant over 28.5 @ 1.85 HL

6/7 system bet☕

LeBron James over 27.5 @ 1.85
Paul Pierce over 16.5 @ 1.85
Kevin Garnett over 14.5 @ 1.85
Danny Granger over 19.5 @ 1.85
Kevin Martin over 20.5 @ 1.85
Jefferson over 18.5 @ 1.85
Lawson over 16.5 @ 1.85
Miami vs Orlando -9.5 spread @ 1.85
Phoenix vs Los Angeles Lakers total under 190.5 @ 1.85 HL

8/9 system bet, whatever, don't really care about the stakes here

Let's kick things off with a double from Germany:

01:00 Kevin Martin
pick: over 19.5 points @ 1.85
I honestly think Kevin Martin should put up a massive performance in tonight's game because the Utah Jazz are absolutely struggling to defend the backcourt, sitting right at the bottom of the league (#29) in that department. Devin Harris and Raj Bell just aren't elite defenders, especially when you look at how they handle pick and roll ball handlers or spot-up shooters; while Bell might hold his own in isolation, looking at the big picture, they simply aren't stout enough to be considered a quality defense. The Jazz are pretty vulnerable in one-on-one situations, so I expect Martin to tear through their perimeter defense with those spot-up jumpers and maybe some isolation plays or hand-off shots, which have been a weakness for the visitors lately. When you factor in that the Jazz lead the league in sending opponents to the free-throw line (averaging 7.1 per game), and Martin is a specialist at drawing contact (averaging 4.3 FTA), betting on him to hit 20+ feels like a safe bet. In their last four matchups, Martin has been averaging a cool 25.75 points and getting to the stripe about 11.75 times on average. The Rockets' backcourt is definitely going to control the tempo just like they have in previous meetings, and I see Martin playing a huge role in that dominance.

01:00 Deron Williams
pick: under 24.5 points @ 1.85
The Brooklyn Nets finally get their starting center Brook Lopez back into the lineup after he's been sidelined for a while with that foot injury. With him back in the mix, there's going to be more movement and more players demanding touches, which means Deron Williams will likely see a dip in his shot attempts. Plus, he logged a heavy 42 minutes against the Chicago Bulls last night, so fatigue is definitely going to be a factor here. He hasn't really exploded for huge numbers against the Milwaukee Bucks in their recent matchups anyway, and he tends to play a bit below his usual level when he's at home, so I'm hoping he focuses more on feeding Lopez. Personally, I think this line is set way too high considering the roster shift, so grabbing the under feels like a solid value play.

man, why isn't Russell Westbrook even an option today??

D-Willa isn't even in the lineup for the Brooklyn Nets 🙂

honestly, maybe it's for the best—at least for me, I could use a little break from watching these guys for a bit...

just saw some news about Russell Westbrook being asked about this game; he picked up a knock last time out, but word is he’ll probably suit up...

@wiredcanyon39/">@@wiredcanyon39 I’d probably lean toward the over 98.5 for Sacramento. Cleveland is missing Varejão, likely no Gibson either, and they've been without Tony Parker for a while too... Varejão is huge for their interior defense, and let's be real, their defense isn't exactly elite anyway (they're giving up nearly 98 points a game). I might even take the over on Sacramento—DeMarcus Cousins could basically feast in the paint tonight, especially since Chris Evans and Thornton haven't really found their rhythm lately...

boldgull20 said:Kris Humphries? You mean the guy who married Kim Kardashian, only to turn around and tell her she was overweight and had zero coordination? Like, what kind of talent show is that?
And honestly, what the hell is that shirtless fitness trainer doing hanging out in his apartment anyway?
😂
Man, he always goes overboard.
I bet half the women in America have him in a voodoo doll right now, just poking needles into his photo. 😂

🤣 Yeah, that's the one. 😂
He’s never let me down; I’m sure those needles are hitting home. 😁
It seems like nobody ever mentions him, and I don't see people talking about N/A either, but if you ask me, those two are absolute legends. They might operate on the fringes, but once they get rolling, they just blow everyone away.

Keith Moore21 said:Man, they don't even have Deron Williams listed in the stats over at the site. I guess that's just how it goes sometimes, huh? Honestly, kind of wild if you think about it. 🙂

Honestly, it might be for the best. At least for me, I think I need to take a little break from following these players for a while... just to clear my head, I guess.

So, I just caught wind that there’s some uncertainty surrounding Russell Westbrook for this upcoming game. Apparently, he was dealing with some issues after getting banged up in the last one, but the word on the street is that he’ll probably suit up. I mean, I guess we'll see, but fingers crossed he's actually good to go.

wiredcanyon39 I mean, if I were calling shots, I’d probably take the over on the Sacramento Kings total. Honestly, looking at the Cleveland roster right now—with Varejão likely out and Gibson sidelined too—it feels like a recipe for disaster. They’re missing huge pieces, and since they aren't exactly known for having an elite defense anyway (they're giving up nearly 98 points a game), things could get ugly fast. I might even lean toward taking the over for Sacramento. DeMarcus Cousins could absolutely feast in the paint tonight, especially since Chris Evans and Thornton seem to be finding their rhythm lately. It's hard to bet against that kind of momentum, I guess.

So, I’ve been doing a little more digging lately, and yeah, that pair is definitely out of the running now. But honestly? I’m starting to find myself really liking Nicholas Chase34. Maybe it's just me, but there's something about his vibe that's growing on me.

The odds on the Miami Heat are just plain insulting 🤣

Anyone got some quick picks or spreads for me? 😁

I was thinking about these
Danny Granger (-19.5+) Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets over 1.85
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Sacramento Kings (98.5) over 1.85
Steve Nash (-13.5+) Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers over 1.85

What do you guys think?

I think I’m going to take the under on Orlando. From what I can see, the Miami Heat are struggling quite a bit when it comes to perimeter defense and guarding the three-pointer. Orlando is playing with a lot of momentum right now, and honestly, that 9.5 line looks like more than enough cushion to cover.