NBA Betting: Vol. 2

LA Clippers just blew a 7-point lead in like ninety seconds..
Pathetic... 🙄

Arthur Hill2 said:I am not entirely sure how serious that injury actually is, and we have to consider that the Bulls coach is sticking with his main rotation despite those larger leads.

I agree regarding Deron Williams; he should be an over play because he has essentially become the only capable player left on this roster.

My plays:
LA Clippers x2
Deron Williams over
Chicago Bulls -8,5
Carmelo Anthony over

Just as a side note, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing tonight without their head coach.

Man, Carmelo Anthony, it would have been better if he hadn't even stepped onto the court then. 😬

swiftbadger30 said:the Atlanta Hawks played terrible : /

man, I was seriously debating whether to put this one down—now I'm totally gonna get wrecked...🙂

The Atlanta Hawks are really struggling to find any production in the paint since two of their big men are out with injuries

wiredcanyon39 said:So I ended up betting on a matchup between two of the absolute worst teams in the league...
Washington Wizards - Toronto Raptors 1 1,60 7/10
John Wall over 15,5 6/10
Aside from the Charlotte Bobcats, this is basically a battle of the bottom-feeders right now—honestly, even the Brooklyn Nets look better than these two if you ask me. John Wall is leading the charge in D.C., but man, besides obvious raw talent, he isn't showing much else, which explains why the Wizards' record is such a disaster. They play okay enough at home, but on the road? They’re hopeless. They've only managed one win, and yeah, it was against those awful Bobcats. I still want to believe this Wizards squad actually has some decent pieces and could maybe sneak into the 9th or 10th seed in a weak East, but who knows. Toronto is pretty terrible at guarding the point, which should probably give Wall plenty of room to work his magic. Plus, the Wizards have the edge because the Raptors are playing their second game in two days; the Miami Heat absolutely tore them apart in transition yesterday. Since transition scoring is basically Wall's bread and butter, I think he might just cook Jose Calderon and company. Yesterday's score was a bit deceptive, though—I feel like the Heat had it totally under control the whole time; whenever the Raptors tried to get close, Miami just pulled away effortlessly. I wouldn't count on DeMar DeRozan repeating that performance either, especially since I went under on him yesterday and I'm definitely not touching his line today. 😁

Blake Griffin under 21,5 6/10
There isn't a whole lot to say here, even though Orlando is struggling. Dwight Howard is just consistently playing at his level and dominating the paint. Blake usually plays way better at home, and I often take the over on him in LA, but honestly, taking the under on the road feels like a bit of a "sure thing," especially since they're facing DH12. The LA Clippers are my favorites to win this one, but they're really going to need help from Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups, Mo Williams, and Jimmy Butler when it comes to hitting jumpers. I just don't see myself getting much production out of Blake Griffin or Jordan in the paint tonight.

I need 2 out of 3 to hit since my 1x bet felt a little thin.

Both went through. Absolute madness. 😁

Arthur Hill2 said:Man, Carmelo Anthony... honestly, he’d have been better off just staying on the bench the whole night 😬

I seriously don't get these coaches, like, if someone is clearly banged up, why on earth would you even put them in for a 5-10 minute stretch? You aren't gaining anything from that, right? 🤷Both Anthony and Derrick Rose are just throwing it all away 😠, and don't even get me started on the rest of this—when I look at the lineup, Russell Westbrook is easily the most reliable guy alongside John Wall when they play at home, but everything else about this rotation feels totally unpredictable and shaky 🤷

analoggull4 said:Orlando Magic - LA Clippers
2 @ 2.05
John Wall over 15.5
@ 1.85
Philadelphia 76ers 1
@ 1.65

Total Odds: 6.26

Let's go! 🙂

x ... 🙂

Greedy Pedro, you could have added (ki) 🙄 🙂

shadowpanther19 said:I was checking out the head-to-head stats between the Atlanta Hawks and the Phoenix Suns, and man, looking at the last 10 games where Atlanta played at home, they've only pulled off two wins. It’s pretty clear the Suns just have their number when they come to town. 🤷
I was thinking about taking the spread (+7.5) or maybe even going for the 2 (3.90) win.
Is it worth giving it a shot with a smaller stake?

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By the way, I really have to give a shout-out to this thread and everyone contributing here. I only started following this lately, just last week actually, and so far, I haven't missed a single pick I've placed! Last night, I put together a few different parlays across four tickets—hit three of them, and now I'm just sitting here waiting on two tennis matches to wrap up the last one. 😍

And you think we wouldn't want to play those cards too, huh?! Give me a break!

Gregory Cooper5 said:And you think we wouldn't want to play those slips, huh?! Ha!

Honestly, I don't want to start acting like an expert here just yet. Seeing how many people on this board are way more informed and sharper than me, I'm basically just copying what I see. 😍
Last night, I took the Chicago Bulls, LA Clippers, Washington Wizards, and the Philadelphia 76ers. I also threw in two NCAA games and two tennis matches, splitting them up into four different tickets with various combos. Three of them hit, and now I'm just sitting here waiting on ☕those two tennis matches to settle.

K. Love just doesn't play like this...
The SAC line is sitting at 6 points difference...
Honestly, it sounds way too good to be true. The Kings played yesterday and they looked absolutely miserable out there...
They already played once, and I thought Love put up about 33 points...
So who's actually supposed to step up and cover his production now? John Wall? Deron Williams? Pekovic?

Arthur Hill2 said:Don't go thinking Jeremy Lin is going to have a night like that every single time. It was honestly just a result of terrible scouting—the team clearly wasn't prepared for his specific moves.

🙂

Dammit, Carmelo Anthony... that fall looked brutal... and now Luigi Gallinari is banged up too.

James under 28.5 @ 1.85

In his first outing, James really kept things in check by limiting Alonzo Mourning to just 18 points, and honestly, now that Dwyane Wade is back in the rotation, there’s just no need to force the issue with him, especially since James isn't exactly looking to pad his stats against his old squad in Miami.

Danny Granger over 18,5 @ 1,85

Danny Granger is basically the ultimate ball hog when he's running with the Indiana Pacers, but honestly, I can totally see him blowing past this line in tonight's matchup. Even if his jump shot is feeling a little shaky, the Utah Jazz are definitely going to be aggressive and force him to the stripe, so those free throws should easily push him over the edge.

Monta Ellis under 22,5 @ 1,85

They’re definitely struggling to find their rhythm lately, honestly, only really showing a spark when they went up against the Utah Jazz, but everything else has been pretty far from where they need to be. Since the Oklahoma City Thunder are such a powerhouse at defending the backcourt, I'd say a realistic ceiling for this game should probably land somewhere around 19.5 or 20.5.

Miami Heat (+13.5) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 2 @ 1,85
I’m leaning towards taking the spread here because if the Miami Heat start pulling away by a huge margin, their bench is probably just going to let that lead slip right through their fingers. Plus, they’ve got that matchup against the Orlando Magic tomorrow, and honestly, Orlando is starting to show some real signs of life and shaking off that slump, so there’s really no reason for Miami to push themselves too hard just to cover a massive blowout.
HL ostali

Other guys' takes:
Allen Luigi Gallinari under 16.5 There’s a serious chance we might be looking at a total blowout here.
Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder under 205,5 I honestly don't see it happening—between the Oklahoma City Thunder playing on a B2B and having to deal with that overtime grind, I just can't bring myself to believe the Golden State Warriors are going to show up and actually perform like they usually do.

Danny Granger over 18.5 at 1.85! Seriously, are we really looking at this? I mean, come on, does anyone actually think he won't smash that line if he gets his rhythm early? It feels like such a steal right now, almost too good to be true, you know what I mean? You look at the matchup and just think, how could he possibly stay under that? It’s driving me crazy just thinking about passing on it!
LeBron James over 28.5 points at 1.85? Are you kidding me right now? I mean, seriously, look at the matchup! You really think he isn't going to absolutely tear it up and blow past that line? It feels like a total gift if you ask me, just waiting there for someone to grab it! Who else is even going to stop him at this stage? It’s almost insulting how low they set this, honestly!
Can we talk about this Jennings line? I’m looking at the odds for him to go over 19.5 points at 1.85 and honestly, I can't stop thinking about it! Like, does anyone else feel like he's just itching to explode for a massive scoring night? I mean, look at how much volume he's seeing lately—it's almost ridiculous, right? You see him heating up and suddenly you're wondering if he's going to drop thirty on everyone! It feels like such a juicy play if he gets that rhythm early, but man, isn't it always a gamble when you're betting on a guy to hit those specific numbers? Is he really going to clear 19.5? I'm leaning towards yes, because why wouldn't he? He looks hungry!
Kevin Durant over 27.5 points at 1.85? Man, I’m telling you, if you aren't riding with KD tonight, what are you even doing with your life? Seriously! Is there anyone on this planet who thinks he isn't going to absolutely tear it up? He’s in that zone where it feels like the rim is just waiting for him to drop it in, and honestly, why would you bet against greatness when the odds are looking like this? It’s almost too easy, right? I mean, come on, look at the matchup! You really think someone can stop him once he gets rolling? I wouldn't bet my house on it, and I definitely wouldn't bet my money against it either! High stakes, high reward, let's go!

Look, I’m telling you right now, don't even think about it—never, ever put fewer than a few different parlay legs on your ticket! Are you kidding me? You really think you're gonna hit one single bet and call it a day? Please! You gotta diversify those picks if you actually want to see some green for once!😍☕

Man, I’m telling you, if you aren't looking at Al Jefferson over 18.5 at 1.85, what are you even doing with your life? Seriously, how can anyone pass this up? It just feels like one of those plays where everything aligns perfectly, you know? You look at the matchup, you see the openings, and suddenly it's staring you right in the face! Is it a gamble? Maybe a little! But is it worth it? Absolutely! I mean, come on, the value is sitting there just waiting to be grabbed, and if you blink, you're gonna miss it!
Garnett over 13.5 at 1.85. Seriously, you guys seeing this? Are we really sitting here questioning if he clears that line? It’s almost too easy, right? I mean, look at how he's been playing lately—it's like he's possessed or something! You really think he stays under that number when he's got this much momentum? I don't know, man, I just can't see it happening any other way. It feels like a total lock!
Dwyane Wade under 23.5 at 1.85? Man, you really think he’s hitting that mark? I don't know, I just can't see it! Is he really going to carry that whole load tonight? It feels like such a gamble, honestly, like, why even bother if you aren't feeling it? I've been staring at these lines all morning and my gut is telling me it's staying under!
Man, I am telling you right now, if you aren't looking at Bosh going over 17.5 points at those odds, what are you even doing with your life? Seriously, how can anyone look at his current rhythm and think he’s staying under that number? It’s practically a gift! You see him heating up and suddenly it feels like he's playing against high schoolers instead of actual pros. I don't know, maybe I'm just seeing things, but I've got a feeling he's about to absolutely tear it up. Why wouldn't you take that shot? It's just too good to pass up!
Is there any doubt at all that Russell Westbrook is going to smash that 22.5 line? Seriously, look at him go! You really think he’s staying under that number? Not a chance in hell! I mean, come on, the guy plays with so much pure, unadulterated energy that just watching him can give you a heart attack, so why wouldn't he blow right past 22.5 points? It’s practically a lock, isn't it? I'm telling you, if you aren't riding with Westbrook to go over, what are you even doing here? Just grab it at 1.85 and stop overthinking it!
Monta Ellis under 22.5 @ 1.85
Man, I’m looking at this line for the Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets game and honestly, can we talk about how wild a -14.5 spread is? Like, are we actually serious right now? You really think Boston is going to just steamroll through Charlotte like that? I don't know, man, I just don't see it happening that easily! It feels like such a massive stretch, you know what I mean? I’m staring at that 1.85 price and thinking, is it even worth the headache? Who knows! One minute you think it's a lock, the next you're wondering why you even bother watching these games!
Man, I’m looking at this Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns matchup and my head is spinning, seriously! You’ve got that -6.5 line on the Bucks, and honestly, who even knows anymore? Are we really feeling confident enough to put money down on a 1.85 return there? I don't know, man, it feels like one of those games where everything could just spiral out of control in the second quarter and suddenly you're staring at a blowout you didn't see coming! Is the Bucks' defense actually going to hold up against what Phoenix is bringing to the table, or are we just throwing money into a black hole? It's such a toss-up, it's driving me crazy!

Man, I’m telling you, this whole 7/8 system thing is just absolute nonsense! It’s like people actually think they can just walk in there and pull a win out of thin air with that kind of logic? Are we serious right now? It’s total garbage, pure and simple. You really think you can just bank on those odds and expect the universe to hand you a victory on a silver platter? Please! It’s nothing but a headache waiting to happen, and honestly, if you're following that kind of math, you might as well just throw your money straight into a shredder and save yourself the frustration! Why even bother?🤷

Keith Moore21 said:in the end, the Bulls covering -8.5 was the move☕

There's probably a few other matchups I’d put money on, but this one felt like the safest bet—just a light single for me...

Routinely ☕

Not really feeling any huge offers today 🤷

Just a heads up for the future: keep an eye on Kevin Martin. For some reason, he's been taking way fewer shots lately—barely hitting 10 per game. On the flip side, Luis Scola has really found his rhythm; he's looking at about 20 shots a night and making a ton of them... at least that's how it's looked over the last two or three games... who knows how it plays out from here though. 🤷

http://www.dalmacijanews.com/Ostalis...-All-Star.aspx

"Dirk Nowitzki: I don't deserve an All-Star selection..."

The article mentions that fans are actually allowed to cast their votes, which makes me wonder if that's also how things work over here in the States—does anyone know if we can vote and where exactly we go to do that?

Sean Sullivan87 said:http://www.espn.com/nba/story/...-All-Star.aspx

"Nowitzki: I don't deserve an All-Star nod..."

The article mentions fans can vote—does anyone know how that works over here, or where we go to cast a ballot?

Well, the starting fives are basically set already.....😁

A little late to the party, aren't you?....😉

Sean Sullivan87 said:http://www.espn.com/nba/Ostalis...-All-Star.aspx

"Dirk Nowitzki: I don't deserve an All-Star callout..."

The article mentions fans can vote—I'm curious, is voting open over there or where exactly does one go to cast a ballot?

Voting takes place on the official league website.

Respect to Dirk for being so humble. 🙏

And here’s some 🙏 🙏 🙏 praise for LaMarcus Aldridge, who truly deserves an All-Star spot.
Last week, LeBron James even posted on Twitter that LaMarcus Aldridge belongs in the All-Star Game.

So, what's your take on the bolded part? 😕

Dirk Nowitzki is the man 🙏 🙏 ☕

Another flop on Andre Iguodala just because of one layup 😍

James Taylor3 said:So, I suppose I should ask... what exactly do you think that bolded part is supposed to signify? 😕

I was just sitting here wondering if any of you all happen to be planning on casting a vote... though I suppose my mind might be a little clouded from a lack of sleep lately.