NBA Betting: Vol. 2

Thanks, Eric Fox7. 😁

Same to you, wiredcanyon39. 🤣

Man, there are plenty of interesting matchups today. 😠

Philadelphia looks intriguing again—as does the under for Atlanta - Indiana. Plus, Dallas could definitely take down Denver, especially if none of those Nuggets injuries suit up tonight.

wiredcanyon39 said:@Eric Fox7 you sure about that?

Oof. I completely missed that—probably because it isn't bundled in with the rest of the usual NBA offerings. 😢

😬

Man, both of them tanked last night 🙂

Gonna try to fix things up today and make up for yesterday's loss ☕

Look, I barely have time to breathe between work and everything else, so here’s a quick rundown before I dive back in

Grizzlies-Timberwolves
Cleveland - Clippers
8/10

The Grizzlies are such a beast at home, and man, Minnesota plays a really flashy style of ball. But honestly, playing without Kevin Love against a squad like Memphis? I feel like the spread is probably going to cover, but hey, let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Cleveland is definitely dealing with that back-to-back situation after grinding against Miami, so they might be feeling the fatigue. On the flip side, the Clippers look pretty tired too, which makes me think those odds on them are actually decent enough to grab.

Washington is shaping up to be an interesting matchup tonight. New York will be missing both Stoudemire and Anthony, and I expect the Wall will be there to cover the Asian sensation 🙂

Handicap at 5.5 for the Clippers—honestly, that looks pretty tempting to me ☕

Could someone who follows the NBA more closely than I do please weigh in on my picks for today:

LA Clippers
Miami Heat
Bulls
Washington over 16.5

—I was actually considering James, but ended up passing on him at the last minute.

Alex Turner2 said:Can someone who’s been following the NBA longer than I have take a look at my picks for today?

LA Clippers
Miami Heat
Bulls
Washington over 16.5

+I was eyeing James, but I ended up passing on him at the last second.

Looking back at the board, those four felt like pretty solid bets. I bailed on the Bulls because of Rose and went with Memphis instead. I mean, I think they should all hit, but hey, you never really know how things are gonna shake out.

wiredcanyon39 said:When I looked over the options—those specific four seemed like the safest bets—I decided to pass on the Bulls because of Rose and went with Memphis instead. I think you should vet everything thoroughly, though—one can never truly predict what might happen.

It is likely I will skip the Bulls as well—they just don't seem convincing to me without Rose—perhaps I'll cover that with an X or wait for the final outcomes.🤷

Washington at 2, seems obvious since New York is missing their top two guys... Minnesota might struggle without Kevin Love against Memphis, decent odds at 1.35... they say Derrick Rose will probably play today 🤷 so I'm taking Chicago, I think they win even without him... also putting the Clippers and Miami at 2... I don't know about player props, nothing really jumps out at me... maybe I'll try the Blake Griffin over, just a feeling he could go off since he hasn't played much lately

Are the Knicks definitely playing without Embiid tonight?

Man, this is huge news—our legendary 35-year-old floor general Chauncey Billups is officially out for the rest of the season with the Los Angeles Clippers. He went down with an Achilles injury during Monday night's game over in Orlando

Lawrence Castillo76 said:Are the Phoenix Suns definitely playing without Amare tonight?

Yeah, there was a report stating he's going to "need some time."

"I am humbled by all of the thoughts and prayers I have received," Stoudemire said in a statement released by the team Tuesday. "Thank you for all of the support. I am going to take a few days to be with my family and grieve the loss of my big brother, Al Harrington. Although it is not clear to me now, I hope to make some good come from our tragedy."

And what exactly made Billups so great? That kind of player is usually poison for a roster, especially when they're shooting 36% from the field.

Yesterday was an absolute heater... really hoping we can keep that momentum rolling today too...
Washington (-7.5)-New York (02/09 01:00) 1 1.30
Cleveland-Los Angeles Clippers (02/09 01:00) X2 1.40
Orlando Magic-Miami Heat (02/09 01:00) X2 1.50
Philadelphia (-8.5)-San Antonio (02/09 01:00) 2 1.30

EXCHANGE RATE: 3.5490

If you're losing sleep over Billups... honestly, the Clippers have some solid depth with Mo Williams and Randy Foy stepping up... though I will say, trying to find that level of veteran experience and leadership that Billups brings to the table is a tall order.

It doesn't matter. Those two can still step up and provide some real value coming off the bench. 🙂

Betting on the Clippers at 1.50 is a smart move here. They’re facing a Cleveland team that looked a bit sluggish tonight, and from what I understand, they're dealing with some significant roster depth issues right now.

Quote : 02/08/12 Daniel Gibson PG Neck Questionable for Feb. 8 vs
Quote : 02/08/12 Anthony Parker SG Back Questionable for Feb. 8 vs
02/08/12 Tristan Thompson PF Ankle Questionable for Feb. 8 vs Clippers 02/08/12 Tristan Thompson PF Ankle Questionable for Feb. 8 vs

21.5/Griffin (Cleveland - LA Clippers) over @ 1.85

So, with Billups sidelined by an injury that’ll probably keep him off the hardwood for the rest of the season, there's going to be a massive void in the rotation, which basically means more shots are up for grabs for everyone else on the roster.
Mo Williams has been absolutely killing it coming off the bench lately, so he's the guy stepping up to handle that shooting load in Billups' absence. Now, even though Griffin might not look like he's totally dominating when he's on the road, if you actually look at his stats, he’s playing just as well away from home as he does in his own gym, averaging about 21.2 points per game—and he's even grabbing an extra shot attempt on average when traveling. Tonight's matchup puts him right up against Antawn Jamison, who hasn't really been locking anyone down defensively lately, especially since the Cavaliers are currently sitting near the bottom of the league in terms of points allowed to opposing forwards (averaging 23.3 points on 50.5% shooting). I think Griffin is going to feast on that defensive weakness, especially considering how tired a veteran like Jamison might be on this back-to-back stretch, and given Griffin's solid shooting percentages and how he can exploit poor free throw shooting, I'm feeling really good about the over here.

16.5/Wall (Washington - NY Knicks) over @ 1.7

Wall is rocking at home tonight against a Knicks squad whose transition defense is basically non-existent. Given Wall's aggressive style and how much he loves driving hard to the rim for those easy layups, I don't see him missing out on a +20 point performance.

23.5/Aldridge (Portland - Houston) over @ 1.85

Honestly, he's easily one of the top power forwards in the league this year, right up there with guys like Kevin Love. Aldridge has been so incredibly consistent lately that it’d be a total robbery if he didn't make the All-Star squad.
I actually think his numbers might climb even higher in the coming days because, looking back at last season, he always seemed to catch fire right before the All-Star break with those massive 30 and 40-point outbursts. In his last three home games, he’s been averaging a cool 32 points while shooting 60% from the field. Tonight's matchup isn't exactly a defensive masterclass either, especially with Luis Scola playing, and since the Rockets haven't been all that stout in the paint, LaMarcus should find plenty of opportunities to feast. Plus, having that electric crowd at the Rose Garden behind him is definitely going to give him that extra boost needed to hit the over.

Long shots:
Gay over 19.5
Martin over 20.5

Just wanted to throw one more thing into the ring regarding this Philadelphia vs. Spurs matchup...
Elton Brand is out, and honestly, I’ve got serious doubts about Hawes because he’s already dealing with those nagging injury issues again. Look, I get it—Philadelphia has a deep bench, and that’s usually their bread and butter, but losing your starting power forward and center at the same time? That’s a massive hole to fill. I know Philly loves to push the pace with their perimeter guys, which might give the Spurs some headaches, but if Parker shows up and plays his game and Duncan does what Duncan always does, I think the Spurs can stay within eight points, if they don't just take the win outright.
To make matters worse, Philly is a powerhouse at home while the Spurs have been struggling on the road, but like I said before, missing those two big men is a huge blow for them.

Arthur Hill2 said:And what exactly made Billups so great? Usually, a player like that is just poison for a team's chemistry, especially when they're only shooting 36% from the field.

This is actually just a copy-paste from a news site like CNN 🙄

Anyway, having Billups' experience during those high-pressure finishes is going to be huge for the Clippers because Mr. Big Shot is definitely one of those clutch players who knows how to seal the deal when the game is on the line. 🤷 ☕

Wizards vs. Knicks - 1

The Wizards are playing at home tonight, but they’re going to be missing both Amar'e and Melo... It was a real nail-biter last time they played, especially since the Knicks were at full strength then.

Kevin Martin over 21.5 - Under

He just doesn't seem to be finding his rhythm lately, and let's face it, scoring 22 points against a defense like Portland's isn't exactly a walk in the park.

Orlando vs. Heat - 2

There really isn't much to dissect there, is there?

Cavs vs. Clippers - 2

The Cavs are heading back from their trip to Florida, but the Clippers are honestly just two tiers above them right now.

Memphis vs. Minnesota - 1

The Wolves played last night, and without Love in the lineup, things change; I was really hoping Memphis could pull this off with a massive double-digit scoring performance.

Rudy Gay over 20.5

They'll likely start either Derrick Williams or Beasley, and since both of them are pretty shaky on the defensive end, that might open up some opportunities.

I would truly appreciate it if anyone could share their thoughts or insights on these picks, as my Friday night plans depend entirely on how this ticket pans out!🙂