NBA Betting: Vol. 2

Keith Moore21 said:Atlanta, Philly, Dallas, Oklahoma...

it's all in the rearview now ☕

Gregory Cooper5 said:as for Kobe, I mean, that line might even push past 33.5... just because he had two solid games doesn't mean we're riding the over forever...

come on, man... "two"? the guy dropped 40+ four games in a row 😉

Keith Moore21 said:it's all in the past ☕

Man, listen to me... this guy has been dropping 40+ points four games in a row! 😉

Exactly! I mean, look at the stats—in his last eight games, he's had four games over 40, three games over 30, and 26 rebounds! Honestly, the only two bad outings all season were against the Nuggets when they were dealing with back-to-back scheduling and Odonto was playing like a total scrub 😍, it's such a damn shame the rest of the squad can't keep up with him 🤷, Bynum started the season strong but completely lost his way, and Gasol just isn't that same beast he used to be 🤷.

stormyseal9 said:Exactly—if you look at the last eight games, he’s had four outings over 40 points, three where he cleared 30, plus a bunch of buckets... honestly, his only two real stumbles this season were against the Nuggets when they were running on back-to-backs and shooting a miserable 12/46, and then just playing like his usual self, I guess 😍. It's such a bummer the rest of the squad isn't really keeping pace with him 🤷. Bynum started the season looking pretty solid, but he seems to have lost his way, and Gasol? Man, he just isn't the same player he used to be 🤷.

And in all those 40+ point games, his field goal percentage is hovering around 50%, which isn't actually half bad 😁.
Honestly, I don't think it's even about Gasol or the big men under the hoop—it's the perimeter shooting that's killing them. Aside from Kobe, they don't have anyone who can consistently drop, say, 15 buckets a night... I mean, Kapono, Barnes, Artest... give me a break. They're mostly veteran guys brought in for some defense (well, Kapono maybe not even that much), but offensively? They're super limited. Sure, they might catch fire for a minute here and there, but overall, it's pretty weak... And if you ask me, the biggest issue is they lack a real playmaker. Fisher is getting old and just can't hack it anymore, especially on the defensive end, and Blake is more focused on hunting his own shot than setting people up—plus, he's not exactly a lights-out shooter himself. I don't get why they didn't grab someone like Billups, you know? They could've pulled the trigger before the Clippers really became a threat. Yeah, he's got some miles on him, but he's got Kobe, and there aren't many years left to go all-in for another ring. Even Gasol is hitting that 30-year mark, so they really could have taken the gamble and pushed for a title this season... with this current roster, though? They don't stand a chance...

Keith Moore21 said:Even those 40+ PPG scorers hover around 50% shooting—hardly a bad number.😁
It isn't just about Gasol or the rest of the big men—it's the perimeter. Aside from Kobe, they lack anyone capable of dropping 15 points on any given night... Kapono, Barnes, Artest... please. They're mostly veterans brought in for defense (Kapono barely even manages that), but offensively, they're extremely limited. They might have a flash here and there, but overall, it's subpar. In my view, the real issue is the lack of a true playmaker. Fisher is aging and can't hold his own on defense anymore, and Blake is more focused on scoring than facilitating anyway—plus, he's far from an elite shooter himself.

I completely agree. 👍

i guess golden state might easily break 90 tonight... what do you guys think?

12w/16l ; -0,385 unitsa; ROI: -0,31 %

Denver - Utah

Pick: Denver -9.5

Odds: 1.855

Sportsbook: Pinnacle

Wager: 4/10

Denver boasts significantly more depth than a Utah squad that—to everyone's surprise—has actually started the season decently. Still, Utah hasn't looked particularly convincing on the road; facing an elite home team like the Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back is a tall order. Denver’s perimeter game is simply superior—Lawson, Afflalo, Fernandez, and Gallinari are too much for the Jazz wing players to handle, and I don't see Utah making up that deficit. As for the frontcourt, things are roughly even now that Mozgov has finally found his rhythm. I expect a comfortable Denver win—their 117-100 victory two weeks ago, where they held a 27-point lead, should serve as a good indicator.

James Taylor3 said:I couldn't agree more. 👍

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James Taylor3 said:

Denver vs Utah

Pick: Denver -9.5

Denver is just a much deeper, more talented squad than Utah—even if Utah did catch everyone off guard with how they started the season. That said, they aren't exactly convincing on the road, and facing an elite home team like the Nuggets on a back-to-back? Yeah, that's a tall order. Denver’s perimeter game is way ahead of the visitors here. I mean, Lawson, Afflallo, Fernandez-Galinari, and the rest of that crew are just too much for the Jazz players at those spots, and I don't see how Utah makes up that gap. At the 4 and 5 positions, the talent is pretty much even, especially now that Mozgov has finally found his rhythm. I think Denver cruises through this one—especially considering they blew them out 117-100 just two weeks ago, leading by as many as 27.

I'm riding with this pick and pairing it with the Spurs (just a standard parlay)... nothing crazy on the slate today, so figured I'd throw something out there for some low-stakes action... ☕

stormyseal9 said:I really hope someone was able to catch that game!🤷It’s a shame Ellis had such an off night; he ended up falling short by just a couple of points, but looking at the big picture, it wasn't a bad performance overall.☕

How on earth are you complaining about hitting 8 out of 9? That is an incredible result! Honestly, you should be celebrating that performance. 👍 .

I told you, whenever I try to copy what you write, it ends up being a total disaster. 🤷 .

Alright, I’m getting back into the action today for some small change. Just enough to stay in the loop and keep my eyes on the game. 🙄

Kevin Cruz46 said:How on earth did you only hit 8 out of 9? That’s freaking legendary 👍.

I warned you, didn't I? Every time I try to copy your style, it ends in an absolute train wreck 🤷.

But hey, I’m diving back in today for some pocket change. Just enough to keep my eyes on the action 🙄.

Listen, there was a day recently where I cleaned up and nailed all 5 parlays, and honestly, when the rhythm hits, it hits! That's why I don't even touch soccer or those basic moneyline bets; I stick strictly to Over/Under and spreads because the odds feel way more in my favor—you're just picking between two sides instead of sweating a draw like everyone else does 🤷. I don't go overboard with my bankroll, but I've stayed in the green consistently. I've already cashed out four times this month, and we're only halfway through! If I keep this energy up, I'll be sitting pretty by the end of the month with all my tickets in the black 🤷.

Denver was hanging in there for a while, just slowly drifting, before they completely lost their grip in those first few minutes of the fourth quarter.

There goes my parlay 👎

Can anyone help me out and drop some player scoring props for the NBA? I’ve been scouring the SS pages forever but I just can't find anything useful anywhere! 🤷

stormyseal9 said:Can anyone help me out? I'm trying to find player prop lines for the NBA, but I just can't seem to track them down on any of the SS sites.🤷

It hasn't even dropped yet, not even the main lines. They should be live within the hour, I guess.

Oh man, my Denver 🤦 ... Milsap absolutely tore them apart in the final quarter. I guess the Denver coach said something pretty spot on after the game—they beat Miami, got a little too high on their own supply, and ended up totally sleeping on Utah...

I just want to shove that guy from Denver into 400 radiators wired in series with 500 more ☕

Today we have a classic matchup: looking at the over for Howard against the Knicks.

Howard has posted nine straight double-doubles against the Knicks, averaging 25.4 points on 64.0 percent shooting and 14.4 rebounds in those games.
It will be up to a New York frontcourt to provide some resistance to Howard. The Knicks are searching for answers defensively.

Kobe might just pull off something special against Dallas, especially since they absolutely dismantled them last season.🙂

A 1.60 line on the Bulls today isn't a bad look. 😁.

1.80 on OKC against Boston.

Overall, at first glance, I find the current offerings quite appealing.😁

Arthur Hill2 said:Today’s a classic, looking at the over on Howard against the Knicks.

Kobe might just pull off something insane against Dallas, especially since they absolutely wrecked them last year 🙂

1.60 isn't a bad price for the Bulls today. 😁.

1.80 on OKC against Boston.

Overall, at first glance, I'm really liking this spread 😁

What kind of margin are we talking for Bryant? The over on him, plus Howard and Johnson without much cushion, and honestly, even Nowitzki could clear his line🤷

Is Melo playing today?

Gay vs Bulls (-19.5+), Monday 7:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1488 Derrick Rose (-21.5+), Memphis vs Chicago, Monday 7:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1489 Carlos Boozer (-14.5+), Memphis vs Chicago, Monday 7:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1490 Amar'e Stoudemire (-21.5+), New York vs Orlando, Monday 7:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1491 Dwight Howard (-21.5+), New York vs Orlando, Monday 7:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1492 DJ Augustin (-15.5+), Charlotte vs Cleveland, Monday 8:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1493 Andrees Jamison (-17.5+), Charlotte vs Cleveland, Monday 8:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1494 Wall J. (-14.5+), Washington vs Houston, Monday 8:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1495 Luis Scola (-17.5+), Washington vs Houston, Monday 8:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1496 Andre Iguodala (-14.5+), Philadelphia vs Miami, Monday 8:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1497 Brandon Jennings (-18.5+), Philadelphia vs Miami, Monday 8:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1498 LaMarcus Aldridge (-23.5+), New Orleans vs Portland, Monday 9:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1499 Blake Griffin (-22.5+), Clippers vs New Jersey, Monday 9:30 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1500 Chris Paul (-16.5+), Clippers vs New Jersey, Monday 9:30 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1501 D. Williams (-18.5+), Clippers vs New Jersey, Monday 9:30 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1502 Joe Johnson (-19.5+), Atlanta vs Toronto, Monday 10:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1503 DeRozan D. (-15.5+), Atlanta vs Toronto, Monday 10:00 PM, 1.85, 1.85
1504 Kevin Garnett (-13.5+), Boston vs Oklahoma, Tuesday 2:00 AM, 1.85, 1.85
1505 Paul Pierce (-18.5+), Boston vs Oklahoma, Tuesday 2:00 AM, 1.85, 1.85
1506 Durant K. (-28.5+), Boston vs Oklahoma, Tuesday 2:00 AM, 1.85, 1.85
1507 Russell Westbrook (-20.5+), Boston vs Oklahoma, Tuesday 2:00 AM, 1.85, 1.85
1508 Love K. (-24.5+), Minnesota vs Sacramento, Tuesday 2:00 AM, 1.85, 1.85
1509 Evans T. (-17.5+), Minnesota vs Sacramento, Tuesday 2:00 AM, 1.85, 1.85
1510 Kobe Bryant (-31.5+), Lakers vs Dallas, Tuesday 4:30 AM, 1.85, 1.85
1511 Gasol P. (-16.5+), Lakers vs Dallas, Tuesday 4:30 AM, 1.85, 1.85
1512 Nowitzki D. (-19.5+), Lakers vs Dallas, Tuesday 4:30 AM, 1.85, 1.85

stormyseal9 said:What’s the margin looking like on Bryant? I'm thinking about taking the over on him, Howard, and Johnson—just straight up without any margin there. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if Nowitzki clears his line too.🤷

31.5 feels like a bit much for me. I probably won't touch it, even though I could see him hitting the over again.

wiredcanyon39 said:32.5 feels way too high for me, I'm sitting this one out even though he could easily go over again.

Man, he’s going to absolutely tear it up because he’ll be looking for payback after that total embarrassment last time! Just count on him taking about 30 shots for the over, and since he's shooting around 50% now, the line is set at 31.5 in SS🤷, plus D. Williams is looking good for an over on 18.5, but with Paul sidelined, if he even plays, there's no way he hits 16.5+🤷, maybe Boozer goes over, some kind of system is bound to hit☕, Melo isn't playing so Amare might just blow right past it—I seriously don't believe he'll have two terrible shooting nights in a row.