NBA Betting: Vol. 2

Jason Baker59 said:Am I the only one following Oklahoma? 🤣

You aren't alone; I watched them too. 😉

wiredcanyon39 said:James Taylor3—I’m leaning toward the under 92.5 for the New Jersey game. I took that same line against a local college squad recently. Sure, Denver plays at a frantic pace and tends to give up points, but let's be real—the Nets are just plain bad. Even if they end up at 103-92, everyone walks away happy. 😁

That’s pretty much how I see the final score landing—111 to 90.

Let me drop some intel here:

K.C. Johnson
League sources are confirming the ESPN Stein report—the Bulls have officially signed Mike James. He's pushing to be ready for Wednesday's tip-off against Washington. It looks like Derrick Rose's turf toe is actually worse than we thought.

It appears Rose's injury is more significant than initially reported. The odds for the under are sitting at 1.70, but that's just how it goes.

EDIT: It looks like Rose is definitely out for today's matchup against the Wizards. Shift your focus toward the opposing side instead.

K.C. Johnson
Rose swore he would play through the turf toe, but it took a turn for the worse overnight. He’s likely sidelined for the game against the Wizards. #Bulls

Taking the Hornets with a +7.5 spread at 1.85
The Raptors vs. Kings matchup looks like a grind, so I'm leaning toward the under 189.5 @ 1.85 Watching the Jazz take on the Lakers, I’ve got a feeling it won't be a track meet—let's go under 185.5 @ 1.85
With the Celtics facing off against Dallas, I'm expecting some fireworks, so let's grab the over 184.5 @ 1.85
Feeling confident about the Nuggets covering that -12.5 spread at 1.85


Looking pretty solid here, sitting at 4/5-5 on DraftKings

@ Arthur Hill2
-14.5... I find myself wondering if you truly believe the Wizards could actually cover such a significant spread.

Word is Derrick Rose’s turf toe issue is actually getting worse, per beat reporter K.C. Johnson. Looks like he’s probably sitting out Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards.

Reports say he's rocking a walking boot, and the Bulls are officially labeling him day-to-day—which, let's be real, is basically code for "we have no idea." With Rose sidelined and C.J. Watson out with an elbow injury, the Bulls just picked up vet Mike James to fill the void. This is definitely a headache for fantasy managers, but let's not spiral until we see the actual medical update coming down the pipe.

honestly, I bet he tries to play through it.

Lawrence Castillo76 said:K.C. Johnson is reporting that Derrick Rose's turf toe issue just took a turn for the worse, making it super unlikely he suits up against the Wizards this Wednesday.

Word is Rose is stuck in a walking boot, and while the Bulls are playing it off as "day-to-day," we all know that's basically code for nothing. With Rose banged up and C.J. Watson out with an elbow injury, the Bulls grabbed veteran PG Mike James. Fantasy managers should be sweating this, but let's hold off on the meltdown until the official medical report drops.

I bet he plays through it anyway.

🙂
Just put my money on the Bulls over 97.5.🙂

Rose under 22.5 @ 1.7
NY vs Philly ML 1 @ 1.52
Total: 2.58 | 4/10 confidence

Also, Chicago under 97.5 @ 1.7

Does anyone have any intel on the Indiana game... specifically, are they bringing back an injured player, or is there a chance we see Doc 2 in action?

I'll hit you up once I hear anything about Indiana

Marcus Thornton (bruised thigh) is out for Wednesday's matchup against the Raptors.

The Sacramento Bee already hinted at this—beat writer Jason Jones mentioned earlier that Thornton "wasn't looking close" to suiting up on Tuesday, so we aren't really shocked here. On the bright side, word is he’s making some solid progress, so let's stay optimistic about him returning to the rotation by Friday. Expect Jimmer Fredette to step in and take another starting nod.

I’m going against the grain here—I'm betting on the overs 🤣



It’s going to be a big night for the over bettors, I can just feel it ☕

So, I guess it’s becomes pretty predictable that Rosea will be playing through an injury, isn't it?

What if we played it like this:
Portland
Toronto
Rose under
Denver - NJ over
Duncan over
???

I'm leaning heavily toward the Chicago Bulls under 97.5 here. Rose definitely isn't going to be playing at his usual pace, and I've got a feeling they're gonna struggle to find any rhythm on offense. I'm all in on this one.

Hey, just wanted to let you guys know there’s a fresh line out for the Chicago vs. Washington game +/- 11.5 Check it out here

Michael Stewart3 said:How about something like this:
Portland
Toronto
Rose under
Denver - NJ over
Duncan over
???

Wait, why on earth would you go Rose under when he’s been averaging like 30 points against the Wizards over their last... what, 7 games? Seriously, what are we even doing here?🤷

Well, Arthur Hill2 already mentioned up above that he’s going to be playing through an injury.

stormyseal9 said:I honestly don't get it. Why on earth is Rose still getting the start when he’s averaging like, what, 30 field goal attempts against the Wizards over their last seven games? It makes zero sense. I was watching the highlights from the game against the Lakers the other night, thinking about how much we need efficiency, and then I look at these stats and my brain just shorts out. You can't just chuck it up that much volume-wise and expect things to click if you aren't hitting. It feels like we're just spinning our wheels. Someone needs to make a call on this, seriously.🤷

Just wanted to drop a quick heads-up for everyone tracking the roster—looks like he’s officially on the injury list. 🤷

Rose is playing through an injury tonight, which explains everything. Honestly, I’m lowkey terrified of facing Portland at home—they haven't lost a single game on their own turf. If anyone can snap that streak, it’s gotta be Orlando. They're coming in fresh, whereas the home team just had a brutal grind against the Clippers last night.