02-03-20 |
76ers v. Heat -3 |
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106-137 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 28 m |
Show
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10-23-19 |
Cavs v. Magic OVER 213.5 |
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85-94 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 58 m |
Show
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The Cavaliers are going to be one of the worst teams in the league and it's going to show on the defensive side of the ball. This is a team that allowed 109, 118 and 118 in their three preseason games against NBA teams. They did beat San Lorenzo 120-89, but this is a squad that may have a rookie point guard and just doesn't have a ton of talent. There is some hype for the Magic this year as they could be a playoff team. They went 3-3 in the preseason showing a propensity to score at times, but also be terrible on defense. The last three contests they allowed 100, 126 and 107 points. Last year these two played scores of 102-100, 107-93 and 120-91. I think the over hits in this one.
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06-10-19 |
Warriors v. Raptors -1.5 |
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106-105 |
Loss |
-108 |
21 h 24 m |
Show
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I think this line movement is ridiculous. The line plunged a few points because Kevin Durant may have practiced behind closed doors? I think that's nuts. Who knows how effective he will be and how much the offense will change with him in there. With Durant in the lineup, the team too often ran isolation plays for him which hurt Curry and Thompson who rely more on passing the ball around to get open. Toronto's in a zone right now and with a crowd ready to celebrate, I think we see the temporary end of the Warriors dynasty. They just don't have enough now even with a 50% KD.
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04-15-19 |
Nets +7.5 v. 76ers |
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123-145 |
Loss |
-103 |
45 h 59 m |
Show
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I don't bet the NBA often, but I don't get this line. Brooklyn is a terrible matchup for the Sixers and Brett Brown is a terrible basketball coach. The Nets spread Philly out and had their way at the rim. Brooklyn has no problem letting Joel Embiid go nuts because they can lock down the others. Ben Simmons was non-existent in game one, but does he have the tools to suddenly change that. The Nets are letting him shoot jumpers which he won't do. Go back to the regular season and you'll remember that the Nets should have beaten the Sixers in Brooklyn if not for a buzzer beating three by Jimmy Butler. Yes, Brooklyn could be happy with one win in game one heading home, but they are the better team here. The longer Brett Brown uses JJ Redick, the more the Nets will expose him on defense. It was a disappointment for him, Tobias Harris and Simmons. I think Harris could play better, but Jimmy Butler may take a step back. Coach Atkinson will have his boys ready for this one. Give me the underdog.
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04-09-19 |
Knicks v. Bulls OVER 216.5 |
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96-86 |
Loss |
-105 |
4 h 46 m |
Show
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I'm going to dip my toes into the NBA as they play their final two days. The Bulls and Knicks are two teams with nothing to play for and would rather the other team win. These two played on April 1st in New York with the Knicks winning 113-105. The halftime score was 64-47. The Bulls have lost six of their last seven and have struggled offensively considering their long list of injuries. They are without Otto Porter, Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen. Still, there's some decent talent and once again the Knicks have nothing to play for either. New York has allowed 110 points or more in three straight and nine of their last 11. They really are going hard on this not trying thing. To me, I think this one is played with some pace and I think we'll see plenty of points. Mind you, this is my first bet in the NBA, but it's something I saw and thing is worth a look.
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05-26-18 |
Rockets v. Warriors -10.5 |
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86-115 |
Win
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100 |
33 h 38 m |
Show
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Chris Paul's injury and Andre Iguodala coming back meaning this should be a blowout in favor of the Warriors. James Harden is not shooting well and the Warriors seemed to preach that they liked what they saw despite the loss. To me, this seems like your typical Oracle beatdown and we head to Houston for game 7. Role players play better at home and that means less Ariza, Tucker and Gordon potentially.
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