NBA Betting: Vol. 2

Nowitzki hit 5 at Half Time, so I'm just sitting here waiting to see if he keeps this pace up or if I should just call it a night and go to sleep

over 23.5 :S

velvetpilot49 said:Dirk Nowitzki has 5 at Half Time. I'm waiting a few minutes to see if he goes off or if I should just call it a night.

over 23.5 :S

Honestly, you should probably just go to bed.🙂

J. Wall over 16.5 @ 1.85
6/10
The Wizards are up against a Minnesota squad that’s been looking pretty solid this season, even if they do tend to stumble a bit when things get intense in the closing minutes. Their defense is kind of a mess—if I recall correctly, they’re giving up nearly 100 points a game. The Wizards themselves have been struggling to find any rhythm offensively, and honestly, it mostly falls on young J. Wall. He just isn't getting much help from his teammates out there. Ricky Rubio and Luke Ridnour really need to step up and pick up the slack, though I'm not sure they can actually contain him; he's just a different breed of athlete and easily one of the fastest guys in the league.

Dwight Howard over 21.5 @ 1.85
7/10

Orlando is heading out to face the Sacramento Kings. The Kings' coach actually just got fired, but hey, they still managed to pull off a massive second-half comeback against the Bucks last time out. They’ve gained a reputation for being absolute sieve-like in the paint, letting way too many easy buckets slide through. Since Dwight Howard is such a force and the clear leader for Orlando, I think he’s going to feast inside tonight. I’m betting he grabs a ton of offensive boards and turns those into some easy points.

2w/1l
+5.45

wiredcanyon39 said:J. Wall over 16.5 at 1.85
6/10
The Wizards are facing off against Minnesota, and while the Timberwolves have been playing pretty solid this season, they always seem to choke when the game gets tight in the fourth quarter. Their defense is honestly a sieve; if I recall correctly, they’re giving up nearly 100 points a night. The Wizards themselves are looking pretty desperate offensively, and most of the heavy lifting falls on young J. Wall. He’s basically flying solo without much scoring support from his teammates. Ricky Rubio and Luke Ridnour should be tasked with containing him, but I honestly doubt they can. The kid is just a different breed of athlete—easily one of the fastest guys in the league.

Dwight Howard over 21.5 at 1.85
7/10

Orlando is heading out to face the Sacramento Kings. The Kings' coach recently got the axe, but despite that chaos, they managed to pull off a massive second-half comeback against the Bucks last time out. That said, they have a reputation for being absolute pushovers in the paint; their interior defense is non-existent. Since Dwight Howard is one of Orlando's premier players and their main leader, he's going to feast inside. I'm banking on him tearing up the boards and turning those offensive rebounds into easy buckets all night.

2w/1l
+5.45

I'm riding with this. I noticed these odds are from Super Sport, so I'm going to tack a few more onto the parlay:
LA Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies 1 at 1.35
Sacramento Kings and Orlando Magic 2 at 1.45
Total Odds: 6.6995

That's my ticket for the day.

Man, what a joke this kid is—talking about the NBA like he knows anything. Now he’s sitting there in Atlanta thinking they can just roll in and sink three-pointers from way out there, maybe 9 or 12 feet out, and just hammer Chicago after getting hit with four fouls in the last two days? Please. And honestly, if we can't even get a win against Miami without Dwyane Wade and LeBron James in the lineup, then I don't know what to tell you, man. Just give me a break. 🙂

Alright, here’s a little something for the NBA fans today, because honestly, who cares if we miss three picks or ten, right? It's all just part of the game!🙂

J. Wall over 16.5 at 1.85
Greivis Vacacho over 17.5 at 1.85
Russell Westbrook over 19.5 at 1.85
Nash over 13.5 at 1.85
LaMarcus Aldridge over 21.5 at 1.85
Kobe Bryant over 26.5 at 1.85
OKC (194.5) - San Antonio over 1.85
Kevin Love 24.5 at 1.85
Dwight Howard over 21.5 at 1.85
Tony Parker under 19.5 at 1.85
Jennings over 18.5 at 1.85
Jamison over 17.5 at 1.85
Pau Gasol under 18.5 at 1.85

10/13 system bet☕

I have a feeling the Washington Wizards will secure their first win today. Who else can they beat if not Minnesota? That team only seems to struggle when they face the absolute elite.

Since I don't have John Beasly, I'm thinking Kevin Love might just drop another 25+ point performance on us.

Keith Moore21 said:Man, forget the kids and the NBA. Now we’ve got these guys from Atlanta who can barely hit a three if they're shooting 9-for-12, and after getting smacked by Chicago following four free throws in the last two days? Please. I can't even get a win against Miami without Wade and James being out there. Don't give me that, man. 🙂

These Hawks are honestly unbelievable 😕

Here’s what’s rattling around in my brain for today... (thinking about tossing one of these into my sleeper bet too)

Washington +2.5 SS... Minnesota is playing without John Beasly, and even Barea is a question mark. Even if he does suit up, he probably won't be 100% fit and likely won't see much meaningful minutes anyway 🤷 maybe it's finally time for the Wizards to grab their first win

Memphis under 88.5 SS... They've played four road games so far, and they've only cleared this line once, and even then it was a struggle against a Minnesota squad that can't defend for anything; (against the Spurs they put up 82, against the Bulls 64, against Minnesota 90, and against Utah 85). So, just the other night against the Jazz, they only managed 85 despite a hot Tony Allen and little Pau Gasol. Since Zach Randolph isn't going to be there tonight, they'll likely be outmatched under the rim against the Lakers. Plus, their perimeter shooting is pretty pathetic—averaging 91.7 PPG, which puts them 22nd in the league, with a 47% clip from two and a miserable 21% from deep. I think they're going to struggle to clear this number. Expecting the Lakers (5:4) to be locked in and hungry for the win

Pau Gasol over 16.5 HT... With Al-Farouq McRoberts out, if this doesn't turn into a total blowout, he should see some extra time on the floor. And since Randolph is out, Cunningham will probably have to cover him, so I think he could easily sail past this line given the circumstances 🤷

Portland (-10.5) SS, HT... In my book, they're one of the toughest teams to face at home. I think that loss to the Suns last game is really eating at them, and they'll be looking to make up for it tonight. They should dominate the Cavaliers at almost every position, and I'm smelling a blowout here 🤷

Oh, and I'm rooting for another OKC win, regardless of that brutal back-to-back-to-back schedule

Here is an interesting fact regarding back-to-back-to-back schedules: it is currently a 5-0 run for teams playing their third game in three nights.

Arthur Hill2 said:Here’s a weird little stat about back-to-back-to-backs: so far this season, teams playing their third game in three nights are sitting at a 5-0 record. Pretty wild, right?

I actually noticed 🙂

analoghound21 said:Man, those Atlanta Hawks are just something else—absolutely unbelievable. 😕

So, here’s what I’m chewing on for today... (honestly, I might just throw one of these into my sleeper bet too).

Washington +2.5 SS... looks like Minnesota is going to be without John Beasly, and I guess Barea's status is pretty much up in the air too—even if he does suit up, he probably won't be anywhere near 100% fit, so he likely won't be seeing any meaningful minutes anyway. 🤷 Maybe—just maybe—it’s finally time for the Washington Wizards to grab their first win.

I'm thinking Memphis might come in under 88.5—just a hunch, I guess. SS... I don't know, they've only played four games against visitors so far, and honestly? They've only managed to clear this margin once—and even then, it was barely a win against a Minnesota team that can't defend their way out of a paper bag. I mean, they put up 82 against the Spurs, only 64 against the Bulls, and then there was that Minnesota game... it's just hard to trust them to cover this spread. 90So, they put up only 85 against Utah—and that was the night Tony Allen and Pau Gasol were actually feeling it, too. Since Zach Lavine is likely sitting this one out tonight, I’m thinking they’re probably going to struggle to control the boards against the Lakers. Plus, their perimeter shooting is just... well, it's pretty rough, to say the least. I mean, they’re averaging about 91.7 points per game, which puts them near the bottom of the league, and with a 47% clip from two-point range and a miserable 21% from deep? Yeah, I really don't see them covering that spread. My gut tells me the Lakers (5:4) are going to be locked in and hungry for this win.

I’m thinking Pau Gasol goes over 16.5—maybe, I don't know, just feels right. Half Time... so, considering Al-Farouq McRoberts is out—if things don't turn into a complete blowout, we’re probably going to need more presence on the floor—and since Zach Randolph isn't in the mix either, I'm guessing Cunningham will have to step up and cover for him. In that kind of scenario, I feel like they could pretty easily push past this margin. 🤷

Portland -10.5 SS, HT... personally, I’d say they’re one of the absolute powerhouses when playing at home—though, honestly, that recent loss to Phoenix probably has them feeling pretty stung. They should pretty much dominate the Cavs across almost every position on the floor, so if you ask me, I’m expecting a total blowout here. 🤷

Yeah, I mean—here’s hoping we see another OKC win, even with that brutal back-to-back-to-back schedule. It's a tough stretch, I guess.

I honestly don't think I can get one over on the Hawks. ☕
Man, I'm just staring at the board right now and honestly? I have zero clue what to even touch—nothing is really jumping out at me today. Everything looks kind of mid, if I'm being real. It's one of those days where nothing feels like a lock, you know? So, yeah... I might just have to copy whatever you're thinking of playing. 😬
And the Spurs have a back-to-back too—rough schedule, man. 🤷
I mean, I guess we could probably play something like this for a smaller stake—just a thought, really.
Memphis under OKC, Portland, and Washington
Oklahoma City Thunder
Portland
Washington (though I guess they’d rather avoid it—but hey, even they have to step up once in a while if they want to actually land a win)

Look who decided to follow me around 😬

Keith Moore21 said:and the Spurs are playing on a back-to-back too 🤷

Yeah, plus OKC is sitting at 0-3 against them since last season, so they should definitely be looking for some payback 🙂

Someone might play this one for lower stakes
Memphis under
OKC
Portland
Washington (though I’d probably dodge that one, but hey, even they have to take a shot eventually)

But honestly, after getting burned by the Bobcats the other night, I'd say go with the moneyline or better yet, the spread +2.5

Keith Moore21 said:I’m ready to take on the Hawks☕
Man, I’m looking at the board right now and I honestly have zero clue what to pick, nothing is jumping out at me... so maybe I should just rip off some of your ideas😬
plus the Spurs are on a back-to-back too🤷
Maybe you could play something like this for a smaller stake
Memphis under
OKC
Portland
Washington (though I’d probably skip them, but hey, sometimes you gotta grab a win when it's there)

If that actually helps you guys, then fine, but look—the Wizards have won seven straight at home against Minnesota🤷, and I think the Spurs have six in a row against OKC, which obviously isn't a guarantee, but you gotta factor that in, right? And let's be real, even Kevin Durant hasn't been playing at his usual level lately; I think he's hit five unders in a row after that run of four overs, so who knows, maybe Westbrook carries the load🤷

Placements for today:
LA Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies (01/09, 03:30)
1
1.35
Memphis is missing Zach Randolph, and honestly, they look like they're struggling to find any rhythm lately anyway. I really doubt they have enough gas in the tank to hang with the Lakers.
Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic (01/08, 23:55)
2
1.45
Orlando is clearly the superior squad here. The Kings have been giving up way too many points this season, and Orlando should definitely capitalize on that defensive mess.
J. Wall (-16.5+) - Washington vs Minnesota (01/08, 19:00)
over
1.85
What can I even say (what kind of service is this? 😁), J. Wall is just too quick and far too talented for guys like Luke Ridnour or Ricky Rubio to actually contain. Big thanks to SS for finding this line at just 16.5 points.
Dwight Howard (-21.5+) - San Antonio vs Orlando (01/08, 23:55)
over
1.85
Orlando is facing a Kings team that is absolutely pathetic in the paint, and we all know that’s where Dwight Howard thrives. He should cruise right past that 21.5 mark without breaking a sweat.
TOTAL ODDS: 6.6995

stormyseal9 said:I mean, if that’s supposed to be some kind of helpful insight, fine... but let's be real, the Washington Wizards have already pulled off seven straight home wins against Minnesota.🤷

I'm still waiting for the first one. Give me something to work with here!

@Washington Wizards fanWhat are you even babbling about? 😬

I mean, I’ve got a feeling the Spurs might end up with six unders against OKC. Look, obviously that's not a guarantee—nothing in this league ever is—but you gotta look at the context here. Even Kevin Durant hasn't really been playing at that elite level we're all used to seeing lately; he's actually dropped five unders in a row after that stretch of four overs. It's weird. Maybe Westbrook can step up and pull them through, who knows?🤷

And here we go again... but man, where are the legends? Where are the absolute icons? If we aren't seeing that kind of greatness now, when exactly are we supposed to see it? 🤷

analoghound21 said:I don't even know where to start with this mess! Are we seriously doing this right now? Is everyone just going to sit there and pretend everything is fine while things are spiraling? I mean, come on! It’s like nobody is even paying attention to what's actually happening on the ground! Does anyone care anymore? Honestly, it feels like we're just spinning our wheels in the mud while the whole world passes us by, and frankly, it makes me want to scream!

Hey, @stormygull7... what are you even yapping about? 😬

And then there's this—I mean, seriously, where are the legends? Where are the absolute icons? We’re sitting here waiting for greatness to show up, but nobody’s stepping up to the plate! If we aren't seeing that kind of superstar magic right now, then when exactly are we supposed to see it? Is anyone even looking? It's driving me crazy! 🤷

Look, don't get me wrong, I'm not exactly a die-hard supporter of their squad, but man, I've got nothing but respect for Boston!😍Man, back when Shaq was tearing it up, I absolutely loved watching him and whatever squad he was running with, but let's be real—the Irish will always have my heart!😛

If we can actually pull off a win against the Wall and Washington 2, maybe we’ll finally start playing like we're supposed to. 😁

stormyseal9 said:I'm not exactly their biggest fan... more of a Boston guy myself.😍Back when Shaq was tearing it up, I absolutely loved watching him and his teams, but honestly? My heart will always belong to the Irish.😛

Wait, what I meant was... Raymond Scott18 🙂

Honestly, I don't know, I've just got this feeling that OKC is actually the strongest squad out there. 😛

analoghound21 said:@wizzards fan...what kind of nonsense are you even rambling about? 😬

I'm just busy grinding out my winning parlay. 😁

Since I haven't been keeping up with the NBA lately, I'm running a bit low on solid picks. I've ended up having to throw some potential "locks" into my plays just to have something to work with, so I was wondering if anyone who actually knows their stuff better than I do could weigh in? What do you guys think?
Thanks.

Fix at 02:00 Phoenix vs Milwaukee. Pick: 1. Odds: 1.35. Waiting for tip-off.
Fix at 03:00 Portland vs Cleveland. Pick 1 at 1.17. Just waiting for tip-off.
Fix at 03:30 LA Lakers vs Memphis, picking the Lakers at 1.30. Just waiting for tip-off.