NBA Betting: Vol. 2

wanderingpanther28 said:Since I don't follow the NBA that closely, I'm running low on solid picks, so I'm feeling forced to throw some potential "sure things" my way, and I'd really love to hear what you guys—the actual experts—think about them.
Thanks

Fix at 02:00 Phoenix vs Milwaukee 1 1.35 Waiting for start
Fix at 03:00 Portland vs Cleveland 1 1.17 Waiting for start
Fix at 03:30 LA Lakers vs Memphis 1 1.30 Waiting for start

Look, you should probably vet all of them first, because honestly? I never touch those tiny odds; they're basically just landmines waiting to go off right under your feet🤷,I'd much rather play a spread or an over/under, so if I’m gonna take a loss, I want it to be on a heroic 1.85 line, you know? But hey, it's your money and you know better than anyone how much you want to risk it all🤷-but seriously, what do you think?

Yeah, I’m mostly on board with that, but... look, I don't know much about the NBA, and I'm aiming for a pretty decent paycheck here... assuming the Celtics pull it off, which, fingers crossed, they will.
thanks anyway

wanderingpanther28 said:Look, I don't follow the NBA religiously, and since there isn't much action on the board lately, I'm feeling forced to throw some money down on a few potential locks. I'd love to hear what you guys—the actual experts—think about these.
Thanks

Fix Mon 02:00 Phoenix-Milwaukee 1 1.35 Waiting for start
Fix Mon 03:00 Portland-Cleveland 1 1.17 Waiting for start
Fix Mon 03:30 LA Lakers-Memphis 1 1.30 Waiting for start

Honestly, they should all hit. If you want more juice, just toss Sacramento-Orlando 2. into the mix.

Raymond Scott18 said:It’s worth covering everything, so feel free to throw Sacramento-Orlando 2 in there too.

Fair enough. I’m still mulling over what else to include—maybe adding something like the Lakers? Thanks for the tip, though, appreciate it.

I don't even know where to start with this one—it’s just... yeah. I guess we’re really doing this? Honestly, I'm sitting here staring at the screen trying to make sense of the sheer chaos of it all. It feels like we're just spinning our wheels at this point, maybe even more than usual, if that’s even possible. I mean, look, I’m not saying I have all the answers—far from it—but there’s just something about the way everything is unfolding right now that feels incredibly off. It’s like watching a slow-motion train wreck where you almost want to look away, but you can't because, well, it's happening. Just a weird, messy situation all around, I suppose. kaže:
So, you think you can just follow me around? I guess you really want to keep tabs on everything I'm doing, huh? Maybe you're just obsessed—I don't know, honestly. 😬

Yeah, and let's not forget OKC is sitting at 0-3 against them from last season—so you know they’re definitely going to be looking for some serious payback this time around. 🙂

Man, after getting absolutely burned by that Catsim situation the other night—seriously, what a disaster—I’m feeling pretty cautious. If I were you, I'd probably play it safe and grab the X bet, or honestly, even better, just go with the H +2.5. Better to be safe than sorry, I guess.

I mean, who else are you gonna go with? Seriously. 😬 I’m probably gonna take that handicap on Washington...

I don't know what to tell you, man—it just feels like we're circling the drain sometimes. I guess I’m just being cynical, maybe? But looking at how things are moving, it’s hard not to feel that way. It's one of those situations where you want to be optimistic, really you do, but the math just isn't adding up the way everyone wants it to. Anyway, just my two cents... nothing much to it. kaže:
If it helps anyone at all—and I mean, if this actually matters to anyone—the Wizards have straight up crushed Minnesota at home seven times in a row now.🤷I mean, I think the Spurs might actually end up 6-0 against OKC—though, obviously, that’s just me talking and nothing is set in stone. But you gotta look at the context here, right? Like, Kevin Durant hasn't really been playing at that elite level we all grew up expecting lately... he's actually sat through five unders in a row after that initial run of four overs. It’s a bit weird. Maybe Russell Westbrook can step up and pull them through, I guess.🤷

Thanks! 😉

Played out.

Washington +2.5 Portland Lakers
Portland? Man, I don't know... I guess if you're looking for that specific vibe, maybe. It’s one of those places where you either totally get it or you just don't—kind of like how people feel about certain players on the court, I suppose. Just a weirdly specific energy, you know?
Man, I don't know about this Lakers situation... just feels like we're constantly spinning our wheels, you know? Like, one night everything looks okay and then the next, it’s just total chaos on the court. I guess I'm just being cynical at this point—it's hard not to be when you've seen this cycle repeat so many times. It’s frustrating, honestly. Just one of those things where you want to stay optimistic, but the math just isn't adding up lately.

Looks like everyone’s leaning toward the over. What’s the consensus on the under though?

I think this one's a lock: Love K.(-24,5+)-Was-Min 1,85 more likely

Sam Diaz2 said:Seems like we're all leaning toward the over. But what do you guys think about taking the under?

I mean, I honestly had the exact same thought, but I ended up pulling the trigger on the Wall Street over.

Robert Green93 said:I honestly feel like this one is a lock: Love K. (-24.5+) is looking more than likely...

I’m inclined to agree, especially after seeing how things paired up with Dwight—it usually stays under, but this time it feels like an international breakout, and there's some serious money on the line from the Portland game... Let the games begin...

wiredcanyon39 said:Yeah, I was thinking the exact same thing, but I ended up pulling the trigger on the Wall over.

Where am I sitting right now? I feel like I totally blew it, even though there's still plenty of game left.

Come on, Wall!!

this wall is definitely going under just how I like 😁

1-5 Wall, I gotta admit, I was totally feeling him on that one

Man, at least Louis finally got moving, but I'm already sitting here with ten bets half-way through the night, and honestly, I’ve got my own system going so Zidina doesn't mean squat to me, though he looks absolutely desperate right now 🤷, another parlay just went up in smoke like usual, so now I can finally just sit back and watch the chaos unfold in peace😍

stormyseal9 said:Man, at least Louis actually got moving, ten shots halfway through... I’ve got my own system going so I don't even need Zidaric to step up, but damn, he looks absolutely desperate 🤷, and of course my other parlay just busted like it always does, so now I can finally sit back and watch this train wreck in peace😍

,in the end, both of them totally tanked😠

Yesterday, Anthony Carmelo was just stuck at 15 points; he didn't really step up as the primary playmaker, instead opting to feed Stoudemire and the guys in the paint most of the time. For today, I placed a bet on Howard to go over 21.5—not sure why that line is so low when we've seen Dwight clear 30 lately whenever he's actually locked in. I also took Bryant over 26.5. Having watched a few Lakers games this season, it's clear Kobe touches the ball on almost every possession and fights for every single shot; it's really just a matter of whether his jumper is falling, which usually lands him in the over. I realize even he has off nights, but let's face it, nothing in sports betting is ever a sure thing, including this one. My final play is Portland at home against Cleveland, though there isn't much more to say about that one. It's just a moderate wager.

Alright, just dropped some more cash on these
Kings under 94
Milwaukee under 89,5
Portland -10,5

1638 Kevin Durant vs. Bryant Mon 01:00 1.60 2.20
1639 Tim Duncan vs. Nash Mon 01:00 2.00 1.70

Looking at these matchups on SS, I'm leaning toward Nash, and I might even see some value in Bryant. What do you guys think?

Howard is just falling apart at the seams here

Howard picks up a foul in the first minute. Great start...