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NBA Betting: Vol. 2

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stormyseal9 stormyseal9 Member
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#81 ·
I can't believe I'm even sitting here typing this out because honestly, how much more of this nonsense am I supposed to take before someone actually steps up? You see what’s happening out there? It’s absolute chaos! Every single time I turn around, it's another ridiculous headline or some half-baked idea that makes zero sense to anyone with half a brain cell left, you know what I mean? And don't even get me started on the people who think they know better than everyone else—those self-proclaimed experts who wouldn't know a real situation if it hit them right in the face! It’s like we're living in some kind of fever dream where logic just went out the window and nobody bothered to check if it was coming back. Is anybody actually paying attention, or are we all just collectively deciding to ignore the giant elephant in the room? Because from where I'm sitting, it looks like a total circus, and frankly, I'm getting pretty tired of being the only one pointing out that the clowns are running the show! kaže:
I’m seriously sitting here chewing on this potential Clippers blowout against Utah. I mean, think about it—Favors is out, and you really think those sluggish guys like Jefferson and Milsap are gonna hold their own against a squad like that? You’ve got Jordan, Griffin, and Evans running wild, and they are just too athletic, man! They’re gonna be crashing the boards like crazy and generating endless second-chance points, and honestly, it’s terrifying to watch. If Utah decides to go full defensive mode and shut down the big men, the Clippers are basically walking into a cakewalk, because let’s be real—besides Harris, who else does Utah have that actually matters? Hayward and Miles? Please, they’re pretty much nothing to me. On top of that, Choney was absolutely cooking last night, wasn't he? Just totally pulling the strings, playing high-IQ ball, and then coming through with those clutch threes and layups when it actually counted. Yeah, yeah, I hear you, the Clippers are probably feeling the fatigue after yesterday's grind, but come on, they had three whole days to recover before facing the Lakers, so don't even get me started on the rest issue!
Man, looks like Mo Williams is probably sitting this one out, though I’m still on the fence about Paul. I mean, looking at these reports—and keep in mind, it's barely even 11:30 in the morning over in LA right now—how are we even supposed to know what's actually happening? Everything is moving so fast!🙂 Man, if Paul was actually on the roster right now, we’d be in a completely different league! Seriously, can you even imagine? He’d be out there absolutely tearing it up, and honestly, why isn't he? It’s just wild to think about how much better things would look if he was actually suited up and playing for us.

Alright, check this out—I’ve got some random little tidbits for you guys to chew on:

Are you kidding me right now? I mean, seriously, someone please tell me what is actually going on with the Clippers because this is getting ridiculous! They’ve dropped four straight to the Jazz—four!—and if you look at the bigger picture, they’ve basically handed over ten out of their last eleven games like they’re just giving them away for free! It’s embarrassing, man, truly embarrassing. When was the last time we actually saw a win in Salt Lake City? I had to dig through the archives for this one, but apparently, the last time the Clippers walked out of there with a victory was back in January 2003! Can you believe that? We are talking about two decades of pure, unadulterated misery! Meanwhile, look at the Jazz. They had a sluggish start to the season, sure, but they’ve caught fire and won eight of their last ten. They're rolling, and our guys are just... stumbling around looking lost. How does a team even fall this far into a hole? It makes no sense!

Man, I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve got this nagging feeling that Utah isn't nearly as powerhouse as their current score makes them look, you know? Like, sure, they're putting up numbers right now, but is it actually real strength or just a fluke? It honestly feels like they're punching way above their weight class, and I can't shake this impression that they're actually kind of soft despite what the scoreboard is screaming at us!
I don’t know, man, I’m looking at the Clippers on Pinnacle and seeing a value of 2.50, plus that +4.5 spread sitting at 1.909—is anyone else seeing this? Because honestly, what are we even doing here?

This is exactly why I play:

Man, I don't even know where to start with this one, but watching the Jazz take on the Clippers? Honestly, my blood pressure is already through the roof just thinking about it! Are we seriously supposed to believe that Utah can actually hold their own against a squad like LA? Like, come on! You’ve got the Clippers coming in with all that star power, acting like they own the court, while the Jazz are out there just trying to keep up without losing their minds. It's absolute madness! Does anyone actually think the momentum is on the side of Salt Lake City right now? I doubt it! And don't even get me started on how much noise the LA crowd makes—it’s enough to make you want to throw your remote at the TV! I mean, look, if the Jazz don't step up their defensive intensity immediately, they're gonna get absolutely shredded, and frankly, I'm tired of watching them struggle against the big market teams. It's frustrating, man, it really is! What are we even doing here?!
Man, I am telling you right now, just take the points! Give me the LA Clippers at +4.5 any day of the week, no questions asked. Seriously, who in their right mind looks at this spread and thinks the other side has the edge? It’s a total gift! You look at how these guys play, the grit they show, and then you look at this line and you just have to laugh, right? It feels like a setup, like someone's trying to bait us into thinking it's too good to be true, but honestly, I'll take those extra points every single time. Why wouldn't you? It's basically free money if you actually know what you're looking at! Just grab the Clippers and let's go!


Odds are sitting at 1.909. You seeing this? Seriously, look at that number! Are we actually supposed to believe that’s the value here? I don't know, man, I just don't know...

Honestly? A solid 4 out of 10. That’s it. That’s the whole vibe. I mean, really, what else can I even say about it? It’s just... meh. Total middle-of-the-road mediocrity that leaves you wondering why you even bothered showing up in the first place, you know what I mean? Not a disaster, but definitely not something worth bragging about either. Just a massive, underwhelming shrug of a performance.

James Taylor3, I don't know if you’ve even been paying attention lately, but have you seen what’s going on with the Jazz? They’ve absolutely owned the Clippers at home for the last 18 games straight! It’s honestly ridiculous how much hype people are trying to build up around a mediocre squad like LA Clippers—I mean, seriously, why is everyone acting like they’re some unstoppable juggernaut when they’re really just a mid-tier team riding high on nothing?🤷Man, they were absolutely struggling out there yesterday against the Nets, and let’s be real—the Nets are playing without their best player right now! I mean, how do you let a game get that messy? Utah is hands down a class above a depleted New Jersey squad, especially when they're playing on their own home court. It’s honestly embarrassing to watch them stumble like that against a team that isn't even at full strength, you know what I mean?🤷Honestly, I feel like anything could happen at this point, but if Jazz doesn't pull off the win, I’m gonna be seriously shocked—though, hey, that’s sports for you, right? Anything can happen when the whistle blows!
James Taylor3 James Taylor3 Newcomer
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#82 ·
stormyseal9 said:James Taylor3—not sure if you’re following the trends, but Utah has taken the last 18 home games against the Clippers. People are overhyping a mediocre squad like LA🤷; they struggled against a Nets team missing their best player yesterday, whereas Utah is clearly a tier above New Jersey—especially at home🤷. Anything other than a Jazz win would surprise me, though anything can happen in sports
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I get it—I just read that the Clippers haven't won in Salt Lake City since way back in 2003. But let's be real: the Clippers have been struggling for years, while the Jazz were a legitimate playoff team led by Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer.

I think the Clippers can pull this one off tonight. They have more athleticism and can neutralize the Jazz's primary strength—their interior presence. Caron Butler is playing well, Foye had a solid game last night, and Billups is managing things intelligently in Paul's absence. It'll be a gritty, difficult matchup—that's exactly why I like the +5 spread on the Clippers. They should cover, maybe even win outright. Plus, there's always the wildcard factor of whether Chris Paul returns to the lineup tonight.
Donna Martin11 Donna Martin11 Newcomer
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joined Jan 2013
#83 ·
stormyseal9 said:James Taylor3—not sure if you’ve been paying attention—but the Jazz have taken the last 18 home games against the Clippers. People are overhyping a mediocre squad like the Clippers🤷 too much; they were struggling just yesterday against a Nets team missing its best player. The Jazz are clearly a tier above New Jersey, especially at home🤷. Honestly, anything other than a Jazz win would surprise me—though, in sports, I suppose anything can happen
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But if you caught the game last night, it was obvious the Clippers tend to coast whenever they build up a decent lead...😉
George Morris3 George Morris3 Newcomer
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joined Jan 2012
#84 ·
So you're telling me Varejo is actually supposed to shut down Lee?😍
Arthur Hill2 Arthur Hill2 Member
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joined Jul 2009
#85 ·
HOUSTON (AP) -- A charter flight carrying the Detroit Pistons to Houston for their matchup against the Rockets was forced to make an emergency landing at Hobby Airport on Monday afternoon.

A spokesperson for the team, Kevin Grigg, confirmed that all passengers remained safe and unharmed.

According to a representative from the Houston Airport System, the crew of the MD-80—which featured the Pistons' branding—reported technical issues with the hydraulic systems controlling the left-side landing gear and subsequently declared an emergency.

Joshua Agunag, a spokesperson for the airport, stated that the aircraft, carrying 44 individuals, touched down safely at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. The plane successfully taxied to a private terminal, where the passengers disembarked.

The Pistons were traveling to face the Rockets on Tuesday night, following a 99-91 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Auburn Hills, Michigan, this past Sunday.

Hmm.
stormyseal9 stormyseal9 Member
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joined Oct 2011
#86 ·
James Taylor3 said:Look, I get it, I literally just read that the Clippers haven't pulled a win in Salt Lake City since way back in 2003. But honestly? For the last few years, the Clippers have been absolute garbage, whereas on the other side, you've got a Jazz squad that’s been a legit playoff threat with Deron and Boozer leading the charge.

I actually think the Clippers can pull this one off tonight. They're more athletic, they can shut down the Jazz's main engine—which is their interior presence—and Caron Butler is playing out of his mind right now. Plus, Foye had a killer game last night, and even without Chris Paul, Billups is running the floor like a seasoned vet. Yeah, I know, it’s gonna be a gritty, nasty, high-stakes grind, but that’s exactly why I’m digging the +5 on the Clippers. I really feel like they cover that spread, maybe even take the outright win. And who knows? There's always that chance Paul makes an appearance if he's feeling it.

I'm not saying they can't win, but there's a reason they didn't cover by 9, okay?😍 Sometimes you just run into teams that play your style of ball completely wrong, no matter how much talent you have on the roster.🤷 If you want to look at the math, what's the actual margin we're looking at? Now that I see it's 190.5, I'm leaning towards the over. Almost every single Clippers road game lately has blown past that number, and their last three matchups against Utah went over that line easily.🤷
mellowowl75 mellowowl75 Newcomer
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#87 ·
So, does anyone actually have any idea if Wade and Favors are going to suit up for tonight's matchups?
Arthur Hill2 Arthur Hill2 Member
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joined Jul 2009
#88 ·
There is no doubt about it: Wade isn't playing.
Donna Martin11 Donna Martin11 Newcomer
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joined Jan 2013
#89 ·
Bosh C(dk)-Parker T 1...1,70

Think this one clears tonight?....😁

Thanks
Keith Moore21 Keith Moore21 Active Member
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joined Jun 2014
#90 ·
James Taylor3 said:I’m actually leaning toward the Clippers in this one. Favors is out, and honestly, I’m not sure if a slow duo like Jefferson and Milsap can really handle someone as explosive as Jordan, Griffin, and Evans—those guys could cause some serious headaches and rack up a ton of offensive boards, which means extra chances. If Utah decides to shut down the bigs, then yeah, the Clippers probably walk away with it, since Hayward, Miles, and the rest of them—aside from Harris—are pretty much nothing to me. And man, Choneyyyyy was absolutely cooking last night; he was running the floor, playing smart, and even sinking threes and layups during those clutch moments. I get that the Clippers might be feeling the fatigue from yesterday's game, but hey, they had three days of rest before that Lakers matchup, so who knows.
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I mean, I agree that the Clippers could easily pull this off—it’s a tough one to call—but I think Milsap and Jefferson have enough juice to slow things down and actually defend Blake and Jordan. Offensively, they’ve got the edge over those two; they’ve got that 1-on-1 stuff going, whereas Blake still has plenty to learn even if he is decent, and Jordan is pretty dependent on his teammates making plays and crashing the glass... Billups, as much as I love the guy, is 35 now, and apparently those back issues are still acting up, plus they played yesterday... I don't know, it's a real toss-up, but I guess I’m feeling the Jazz a bit more this time around... 🤷
but we really need to wait for news on Paul to see when he'll actually suit up...

As for the other games, I’m putting my money on Denver—I just can't pass up those +1.8 odds...
Jerry Grant51 Jerry Grant51 Active Member
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joined Dec 2011
#91 ·
2 Dwyane Wade SG Ankle Doubtful for the Jan. 17 game against the San Antonio Spurs—and he's likely sitting out the Jan. 19 matchup against the L.A. Lakers too.
Michael Young2 Michael Young2 Member
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joined Jan 2012
#92 ·
Chi-Suns(+9) 1,93

Rose and Hamilton are both out...

Betting tip: weak...
Lawrence Castillo76 Lawrence Castillo76 Newcomer
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#93 ·
Where on earth are you getting that Rose idea from?
Michael Young2 Michael Young2 Member
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joined Jan 2012
#94 ·
Lawrence Castillo76 said:How would you even know Rose is out?

I can't find an official source confirming our guy is definitely out yet, but there's a lot of doubt... it's looking likely.

Don't quote me on that though.
Lawrence Castillo76 Lawrence Castillo76 Newcomer
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#95 ·
He’ll decide after the warmups. We probably won't know until maybe 10 minutes before tip-off, so we might miss our window to hit the over on the H2 if we're looking at pre-game. Our idiots keep betting like it starts right on the hour instead of 10 minutes later. Might have to catch it live instead.
Casey White13 Casey White13 Active MemberOP
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joined Jul 2009
#96 ·
Howard, Augustin, Bosh are out—I’m taking Orlando over 102.5 3/4, plus Miami by 1 is a lock.
Lawrence Castillo76 Lawrence Castillo76 Newcomer
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#97 ·
Parker's out for Cleveland, so Gibson steps in on Friday. Honestly, I’m a huge fan of his style—I’m calling this Cavs win right now. Still torn on whether to put my money on Milwaukee, though. I've also got the Bossh under Jefferson sitting there, just waiting to pull the trigger.
Lawrence Castillo76 Lawrence Castillo76 Newcomer
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#98 ·
Honestly, the line on Miami is such a joke. It’s almost insulting, like betting on a bottom-tier college team to pull off an upset against a powerhouse. Sure, the visitors are playing like garbage right now, but they still have to show up and compete—this is the NBA, after all. I wouldn't touch this under 1.5 with a ten-foot pole, especially considering they're playing without Wade.
Jerry Grant51 Jerry Grant51 Active Member
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joined Dec 2011
#99 ·
Take a look at how Miami’s numbers stack up this season—with Wade on the floor versus when he's sitting out...
Jesse Wright68 Jesse Wright68 Member
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joined Nov 2009
#100 ·
I’m looking at Deng for over 17.5 points. I’m placing this bet because I am fairly certain Derrick Rose won't be taking the floor tonight. The Bulls have massive expectations riding on him, and I simply don't believe they'll take the risk of aggravating his injury—even if Rose himself claims the decision rests entirely with him. Since their next game isn't until Friday, they'll have plenty of time for a proper recovery period. On top of that, I caught wind of some reports suggesting he's also battling a cold. Here is the link for those interested: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...0,740455.story

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