NBA Betting: Vol. 2

Jeremy Lee67 said:Rough night last night. Missed one on Charlotte, another one on Charlotte over 89.5, and then Phoenix vs. NJN under—all of them missed.😢

The Big Three—to me.🤦 I honestly didn't see three straight misses coming. 😢

Man, what’s the consensus on the Indiana game tonight? Personally, I think they’re a pretty safe bet, but who knows...🤷

Well, damn—what a night of results. 🙂

Indiana managed to pull off the win, and even Boston tried to claw their way back after falling behind—but they just couldn't complete the comeback before the buzzer.

Honestly, I have no one to blame but myself; I’ve been being foolish by forcing too many parlays.

Starting today, it’s one play a day—maybe two at most.

I told you they were going to cover the spread🤷.

The Bulls are giving up 66 points per game at home.

Chicago vs Toronto (81.5) - Under🤷

Toronto is dealing with injuries and fatigue:

01/13/12 Andrea Bargnani C Calf Questionable for Jan. 14 at Chicago
01/13/12 Jerryd Bayless PG Ankle Questionable for Jan. 14 at Chicago

Bravo, Spoelstra. That high-octane, transition-heavy offense is absolutely lethal. Just incredible. 🤣
Honestly, if they keep letting that idiot run things at the top, the Heat aren't going anywhere unless Pat Riley decides to step in and fix the mess...
The Bulls look like a much more legitimate threat this year compared to last season, but honestly, it’s more of the same old story.
We really need to keep an eye on them and the Nuggets, just like we did last year—though I suspect it’ll all end up being the exact same result.
Yeah, yeah, I know I'm sounding like a broken record, but hey, a person is entitled to their opinions. ☕

Oklahoma just outscored New York by over 193 points.

Does anyone else feel like this line is way too low? 😁

It feels too low for my taste. I honestly think we should look at pairing him up with Paul or maybe even Bryant instead.

Douglas Ruiz2 said:Man, I am absolutely losing my mind over here! Are you kidding me right now? Oklahoma just absolutely demolished New York by more than 193 points! Can you even wrap your head around that kind of blowout? It wasn't even a game at that point, it was just a straight-up massacre on the court! How does a team even fall apart that badly? Like, do they just stop trying halfway through because they realize they're getting cooked? It’s honestly embarrassing to watch, truly soul-crushing stuff for anyone actually rooting for them. I mean, seriously, what happened?!

Are you kidding me right now? Is this seriously all you guys have to offer? Because from where I'm sitting, this looks way too small-time for me—like, are we even playing the same game here? Seriously, isn't this just a tiny little boundary? It feels like we're barely scratching the surface! 😁

Look, I’ve been watching this team for a minute now, and honestly? When we're heading out on the road to face the Giants, things usually get a lot tighter defensively. We don't see nearly as many scoring opportunities when we're playing in their house, you know what I mean? And to make matters even worse, word on the street is that Anthony is probably sitting this one out on the bench, so we're definitely feeling that loss. If you ask me, there's a massive margin here—I'm talking a serious gap between us and them. It's pretty much a given at this point!🤷I'm looking at the numbers here and honestly, I’m expecting around 185k total, give or take.☕

Here’s what I’m looking at for today's slips

Kobe Bryant over 29.5 @ 1.85
Stoudemire over 21.5 @ 1.85
Love under 23.5 @ 1.85
Griffin over 21.5 @ 1.85
Augustin over 14.5 @ 1.85

Johnson over 18.5 @ 1.85
Garnett over 13.5 @ 1.85
Westbrook over 20.5 @ 1.85
Marc Gasol over 13.5 @ 1.85
Jefferson over 18.5 @ 1.85
Ellis over 24.5 @ 1.85
Aldridge under 23.5 @ 1.85
Gay over 19.5 @ 1.85
Nowitzki under 20.5 @ 1.85

8/9 system play😉

stormyseal9 said:Usually, when they play away games, the Knicks tend to see fewer scoring bursts, and I suspect Anthony won't be on the court. In my view, a realistic margin is quite plausible🤷, so I am anticipating roughly 185 total points☕

I had absolutely no idea that Anthony was dealing with an injury 😬

The line on Stoudemire is set at 21 🙂

Arthur Hill2 said:I had absolutely no clue Anthony was out with an injury 😬

Man, there are like twenty different ways this could go sideways for Stoudemire 🙂

Honestly, they should breeze through this without any issues, especially since Anthony’s sidelined, but man, I am seriously sweating Kenneth Bailey🤷. Like, who on earth is pushing him so hard? I just noticed he's been stuck under four in a row now, but if the Golden State Warriors don't manage to put up at least 15, then I have no idea who else is gonna step up and get it done😍

Atlanta, Philly, Dallas, OKC...

Atlanta’s taking Minnesota at home—and honestly, Minnesota looks pretty banged up without Barea and Beasley. They played yesterday too, so their starters definitely clocked some heavy minutes—some even pushed past the 40-minute mark—so Atlanta should be much more rested and stronger here. Even though they're missing Horford, I’m guessing Marvin Williams might step back into the rotation...
Philly against Washington? Man, I mean, what is there even to say about that one?!
Dallas is hosting Sacramento, who will likely be shorthanded without Cousins and Thornton. Plus, the Mavs were being smart yesterday and sat their main guys during the last quarter to save some gas...
OKC is at home against New York, and the Knicks are going to be without Carmelo. The Thunder have had two full days to rest up, too...

Look, I get it, the odds aren't exactly huge, but I really feel like these should all hit...

Is this worth a shot? 36.5/Bryant K. (LA Lakers vs. LA Lakers) 2 4.05 HL

It’s definitely worth the move. Given how well they've been playing lately, they’ll probably just pass that margin right along

I can't believe I even have to say this out loud because it feels like I'm talking to a brick wall sometimes, but seriously, does anyone else feel like we're just spinning our wheels here? It’s like, you look at the state of things today—everything is just moving at a hundred miles an hour and yet somehow we're standing perfectly still, you know what I mean? It’s infuriating! You try to make a point, you try to get a decent conversation going without someone jumping down your throat or acting like they've got all the answers, but nope, just constant noise. Is it just me, or is everyone getting more impatient by the second? I swear, if I see one more person acting like their opinion is the absolute gospel truth without even looking at the facts, I might actually lose my mind! Honestly, why do we even bother trying to find common ground when most people are too busy shouting over each other to actually listen? It’s exhausting, man, truly exhausting. kaže:
Is this even worth looking at? I mean, seriously, are we actually considering putting money down on this? We're talking about Bryant K. going over 36.5 points in a matchup between the Lakers and... well, let's just say another heavy hitter from the West Coast. Is he really gonna hit that number? Does anyone honestly think he’s got that much gas left in the tank to smash through a line like that? It feels like a massive gamble, right? Like, why would you even risk it when the odds look this shaky? I don't know, man, I'm just staring at these numbers wondering if I've finally lost my mind or if everyone else is just dreaming too big!

Man, look at the numbers on this guy—his last three games have been absolute chaos, hitting over 40 corners and cranking out more than 30 shots per match! You gotta realize, once you factor in that it’s a massive city derby, he’s gonna be absolutely dialed in and playing with that extra edge, right? But hey, I’m not trying to gamble my life savings here, so for peace of mind, I’m taking the over 29.5 at 1.85. Honestly, ever since those state lotteries started going crazy with these ridiculous odds, I've just been sticking to the good old reliable Stratabet.🤷

Stoudem.A(-21,5+)-Okl-NY (15.01. 02:00)
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1.85
Gay R.(-19,5+)-Mem-NOr (15.01. 02:00)
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1.85
AugustinDJ(-14,5+)-Cha-GSt (15.01. 01:00)
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1.85
Charlott(h+8,5)-GolState (15.01. 01:00)
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1.30
Houston(h+1,5)-Portland (15.01. 02:00)
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1.95
EXCHANGE RATE: 16.0507

What’s the consensus on Philly today? They almost clawed their way back after playing the Knicks on the road last time. Now they face Washington, who are struggling. Just Philly and Chicago left on my parlay.

Gerald Mitchell40 said:What’s the consensus on Philly today? They played away at the Knicks last time and almost pulled off a comeback, and now they’re facing that pathetic Washington squad... honestly, Philly and Chicago are the only ones left on my parlay.

I'm leaning toward Philly taking this one since they're clearly the better team and playing way better right now, even if history favors the Wizards because they've managed to snag the last four matchups at home.🤷>

Is the high schooler allowed to play today if they're under 18?
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I suppose I'm just writing this out of pure desperation; today was an absolute catastrophe, though I'd like to think the night might turn out a bit better.