NBA Betting: Vol. 2

Bryan Adams6 said:where on earth did you get that from? 🤷

man, I was checking the sportsbook today and even the NBA wasn't listed for tomorrow, just the NFL?🤷,last time when things weren't working for Bozic they actually had lines and player props up, and honestly, I think we're heading into the college football championship or something, so maybe that's why since everyone knows football is the absolute number one sport in the USA

stormyseal9 said:So I was checking out the local sportsbook today, and wouldn't you know it—not even an NBA line posted for tomorrow, just the NFL stuff.🤷,last time when things weren't moving for the Bozic game, they actually had lines and player props up... and honestly, since we're right in the middle of the college football championship run, maybe that's why. It’s pretty well known that football is basically the king of sports here in the US.

Don't rely solely on our local bookies for info, man.🤣

There are 9 games scheduled for tomorrow over at http://www.nba.com/

James Taylor3 said:

4w/4l ; +6.60 units; ROI: 21.29%

Oklahoma City Thunder-Phoenix Suns
Pick: Oklahoma -11.5

Odds: 1.935

Stake: 5/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk6AMWlip_0

Eric Fox7 said:Screw that little smiley face... 🤣

I'm all in.

Happy New Year to everyone celebrating!

Eric Fox7 said:Screw that little smiley face 🤣

4w/5l ; +1.60 units; ROI: 4.44%

Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors
Pick: Orlando Magic over 99.5 points

Odds: 1.90

Wager: 6/10

Orlando is an excellent shooting squad—especially now that Awad Turkoglu has found his rhythm early this season, a sharp contrast to last year. With Bassa gone, Ryan Anderson slides into the starting four; he’s a reliable three-point threat and a solid offensive rebounder. The roster also features the veteran presence of Eric Richardson, Glen Davis, and Nelson—who missed the last game with a minor neck injury but is expected back tonight—alongside the undisputed anchor at center, Dwight Howard. He essentially carries Orlando on his back.

They face the Toronto Raptors today, a lackluster team with very little ambition. Their defense is porous at best. Dwight Howard should dominate the paint; the Raptors will likely be forced to double-team him, which should open up even more lanes for Orlando's sharpshooters to exploit. If Amir Johnson runs into foul trouble—which seems inevitable against Howard—Orlando's advantage on the boards will only grow. I originally anticipated the line for Orlando to sit around 104-105 points. This shift caught my eye, so I'm taking it—I think Orlando can comfortably hit the 100-point mark against an opponent this weak.

The arrival of Ricky Rubio has given Minnesota a massive boost—the hype surrounding him is enough that some people are already calling them playoff contenders. Personally, I think that’s a bit too optimistic, at least for this season.
Minnesota's offense is clicking; Kevin Love has been unstoppable, putting up 20/20 games twice in just two matchups. John Beasley looks solid, Ricky Rubio is facilitating well, and José Barea is showing that trademark speed again. The rest of the roster is doing exactly what's expected of them—nothing more, nothing less. One thing is clear: the Timberwolves are much better at home than on the road. They score significantly more points in their own arena. So far this season, they've lost three close ones—they actually had chances to pull off upsets against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat, but couldn't quite close it out.
The only team that didn't surrender 100+ points to them was Milwaukee, but let's be honest—the Bucks were statistically the worst offensive team in the league last year.

Dallas has had a rocky start to the season, though their recent win against the Toronto Raptors gives them hope that things are turning around. Losing DeAndre Chandler has definitely weakened their interior presence, which could lead to major issues defending Kevin Love today. Dirk Nowitzki might struggle to contain him, and there's always the possibility they throw Haywood at him instead. Regardless, Dallas possesses a potent offense with several reliable shooters and an unstoppable Dirk Nowitzki; they should have no trouble scoring against Minnesota. The real question is how many points they'll allow.

I'm having a hard time picking a winner here. Dallas feels like the safer bet for a victory, but I'm not looking to take unnecessary risks. The over feels like the more logical play, so I'll stick with that for a low-to-medium wager.

I was scrolling through some player updates on Twitter—for instance, Jason Terry was inviting friends over to celebrate New Year's Day last night... interesting. Kevin Love was also out late celebrating. It remains to be seen when they actually went to sleep or if they overindulged; that will likely impact their performance on the court today. 😁

Wishing everyone nothing but the absolute best in 2012, I hope it turns out to be a massive success for all of you...😉😁

Right now, I’m leaning heavily toward Luol Deng over 17.5. He’s found his rhythm lately, and since he's seeing about 40 minutes of action per game, you at least have plenty of time to get frustrated if it doesn't pan out 😬.

Luol Deng was also instrumental in those victories, averaging 25.5 points on 61.3 percent shooting. He enters this contest scoring 18.5 points per game, just off his career best-average of 18.8 from 2006-07.

What do you guys think? Which ones should I skip?
LeBron James(-28.5+)-Miami Heat-Charlotte Hornets (01.01. 23:55)
over
1.85
Dwight Howard(-22.5+)-Orlando Magic-Toronto Raptors (01.01. 23:55)
under
1.85
Kevin Garnett(-13.5+)-Washington Wizards-Boston Celtics (01.01. 23:55)
under
1.85
Derrick Rose(-24.5+)-Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies (02.01. 02:00)
under
1.85
Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies (02.01. 02:00)
1
1.30
Orlando Magic(h-18.5)-Toronto Raptors (01.01. 23:55)
2
1.30
Miami Heat(h-21.5)-Charlotte Hornets (01.01. 23:55)
2
1.30

It’s high time we start betting the over on Dwight Howard.

It looks like I might be the only one betting on the over for the Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers game tonight! Checking other forums, everyone seems to be leaning toward the under, which really makes me wonder. Is it actually possible for teams like this to miss about 30 three-pointers two nights in a row?
Personally, I’m expecting an easy ride over 200 points!

Why is the coefficient on the LA Lakers so high?

The Denver Nuggets are a solid squad; their teamwork is impressive, and they really hold their own at home.

I’d personally bet on Kobe Bryant going under. Once Andrew Bynum comes back into the rotation, there won't be any need to fight so hard for every single rebound.

If I were to set up a matchup for tonight between Kevin Love and Dirk Nowitzki, I’d really need to dive into what makes Kevin Love tick. Is he actually a high-level player?
Does he put up big numbers from deep? 😁

Bradley Kern6 said:He’d play tonight as a duo—Kevin Love and Dirk Nowitzki—so I’m wondering about Kevin Love... is he actually any good?
Does he score much? 😁

He's an incredible player—honestly, don't even bother looking elsewhere... he's the best thing happening in Minnesota... and with Ricky Rubio there, he's even better...

Happy New Year, everyone! I was wondering, what are your thoughts on the Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Hornets matchup?

LeBron James over 30.5 @ 2.30 HL
Too good of an odds to pass up here.

Bradley Kern6 said:I'd take Kevin Love (dk)-Dirk Nowitzki 2 instead, so I'm wondering how good Kevin Love actually is. Is he any good?
Does he score much? 😁

I'd rather take the 1; the odds are better and the margin is only one point. Plus, Dirk hasn't even found his rhythm yet. For the Minnesota Timberwolves to pull this off, they're gonna need a massive game from Kevin Love.

So, I see there’s an option featuring LeBron James paired with Kobe Bryant at 1.60.

My only real concern here is whether the Charlotte Hornets might fall apart, potentially causing LeBron James to jump ship to the bench sooner rather than later.

Arthur Hill2 said:now I see there's an option for LeBron James with Kobe Bryant at 1.60.

My only worry is the Charlotte Hornets falling apart and LeBron James jumping ship to the bench sooner rather than later.

as soon as LeBron James hits the bench, the Bobcats will catch a streak, forcing King back onto the court.😍

The margin on Rose is 22.5... is that really the lowest we've seen all season?

Looking for some input:

Which of these should I cut, and which ones need a replacement? I’m thinking three parlay legs might be pushing it—not exactly a life-changing bet, but still. Thanks...

Where on earth is 22.5 coming from? A lottery drawing? After he finally started playing aggressively like he did last season, only to be benched today by the Memphis Grizzlies backup PG Memphis Grizzlies?🙂

I took him in his matchup against Blake Griffin, strictly because I’m expecting a subpar performance from Griffin while Derrick Rose lands somewhere in the 20-25 point range.

Betting slip 1:

Pau Gasol under (Andrew Bynum is back, and since the Denver Nuggets have such solid interior protection, the rumors that they might try to trade Pau Gasol for Kevin Love could actually impact things)
Kevin Love in his matchup against Dirk Nowitzki at 2.20 (Love is averaging 26 points this season while Nowitzki is at 22, yet the odds suggest the exact opposite)🙂
Orlando Magic over 99.5 (I'm crossing my fingers that the Orlando Magic three-point shooters are feeling it tonight; they should be, considering the Toronto Raptors are one of the worst teams when it comes to defensive perimeter rotation)
Memphis Grizzlies +7.5 (I expect a tight game tonight. The Chicago Bulls never really hit their stride right after returning from a road trip, whereas the Memphis Grizzlies are a more than solid squad that could easily give the Chicago Bulls a hard time)

Odds of 13.92
Betting slip 2:

LeBron James in his matchup against Kobe Bryant (I'm hoping LeBron keeps up this pace of 30+ points per game, while Bryant should land under 23.)
Portland Trail Blazers +3.5 (Portland is currently one of the best teams in the West alongside OKC; they're on a five-game winning streak and have won 7 of their last 8 against the LA Clippers. Chauncey Billups' status with the Clippers is questionable)
Derrick Rose in his matchup against Blake Griffin (Just a feeling here—I wanted to play Rose over and Griffin under, and they just happen to be facing off. Hoping for another great performance from Derrick)
Luol Deng over 17.5 (Deng has been excellent in recent games, averaging 25.5 against the Memphis Grizzlies)

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