Batch 20

My picks:

1. Milwaukee Bucks

2. Memphis Grizzlies +7

1. Tingin ko lang makaisa ang Bucks sa Home then i-even let ng Celtics the other game. Siguradong nagising ang mga Bucks last game lalo na nung natambakan sila. Di na nila hayaan maulit pa iyon.

2. Attractive lang iyong spread para sa Memphis Grizzlies, iyon lang. Dikit laban ng teams na ito kaya if ever manalo man Warriors, dikit ang magiging score.

Batch 18

My pick: Dallas Mavericks

Wala ng TA, speculations and predictions.

All the way na ako sa Mavericks hanggang matapos ang serye regardless kung dehado sila or hindi. Naka-commit na ako sa kanila hehe.

I think if Inoue will win here in this rematch, it's now the end of the book between Donaire and Inoue.

The only way again to have this fight again in the future is, if Donaire will able to upset Inoue. It's an automatic rematch if Donaire will win here.

There would be no other way. Inoue's plan of moving up will have to wait a bit if he will lose this match.


Thanks for confirming. I see so my idea is correct about that interim (in simple terms, temporary title) and Butler's title will be upgraded to what Casimero left.

Bivol should really do his best to erase the doubts of the majority. Only a few are picking him to win the fight.

Another famous boxer before, Ricky Hatton says that no one can currently beat Canelo Alvarez in his league. He is beyond his prime and there's no doubt about that. If Bivol will make an upset, that will be a big recognition to him and he will put Canelo on missing their trilogy with GGG.

Just around a day and we will now be able to see the result of this fight.

Even though the odds are clear that Phoenix Suns have the advantage in their series against Dallas Mavericks, my strong will for Dallas Mavericks to win the series doesn't change. Luka Doncic is playing on the highest level and what he needs is a boost from his teammates. I'm looking forward that those Mavericks guys who stepped up against the Utah Jazz in the first round of the Playoffs, turning the team's status from underdog to favorites, will play at their best in this series.

A cool and a nice win from the Phoenix Suns' home is a good advantage before returning to their home crowd on Game 3. I hope they will get a win.

If I'm not mistaken, if by chance Naoya Inoue will win this fight against Nonito Donaire, he will now move on to the next weight class as that was planned for a long. It's just that, Donaire's chance to make a rematch becomes possible as he becomes a champion again and Inoue now has a purpose to unify it.

I'm not just familiar with the rules about the interim title and official title. Paul Butler got the interim WBO Bantamweight title but if my knowledge is correct, it will be upgraded to what Casimero is left. Anyone can correct me here. Therefore, there's a chance that Paul Butler's name will be involved in these Bantamweight Champions competition replacing John Riel Casimero.

Yes, simple as that. That's why it become a trendy gambling thing here in the Philippines. For as low as $2, they can start placing bets. I also play that game but not that addictive since it's not my comfort zone. But honestly, I already lose big playing online sabong (what we called here).

Regarding the ban, it's just online gambling but the usual and common way of betting directly at the cockpit arena is not prohibited and never it will be as it's already running for long here. However, since most people here found it hard and technical playing directly at the arena, only those who are knowledgeable in that sports are the always people there. Different from online cockfighting where placing bets is easy as 1,2,3 and can be access anywhere right at the comfort of the people.

Batch 17

My picks:

1. Miami Heat

2. Dallas Mavericks

1. Simple lang, talagang hirap ang Sixers sa team na ito dahil wala iyong Big Piece nila. Tipong baka kahit -12 sa Miami Heat kaya pang i-cover. Ang kalaban na lang dito pag napaaga ang garbage time at ibench ng Heat ang starters nila kapag malaki na ang lead nila. May chance na icut ng Sixers ang lead sa garbage time at ma-cover nila ang spread lol.

2. Again, regardless kung anong status ng team na ito, Dallas Mavericks ako all the way!

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Bacth 16

My pick: Golden State Warriors

Since nakita na ng Warriors ang capability ng Grizzlies, for sure alam na nila ang adjustment na dapat gawin at talagang may ibubuga ang mga batang to.

Time for makong na kumbaga from the veterans. Maliit din ang spread for the Grizzlies kaya parang di sya attractive.

While Canelo is highly confident as I shared previously:
Canelo Alvarez highly confident for Dmitry Bivol fight

Dmitry Bivol also has the same mindset:
Dmitry Bivol: I have beaten everybody that I have fought, I believe I can beat Canelo

I like how Bivol praised Canelo while at the same time, saying "Every boxer has their strengths and their weaknesses. Nobody is perfect. My goal is to focus on my strengths and use them to my advantage."

He is right about that and I like his determination. The goal now is how to unleash that strength while at the same time, protecting their weakness. I hope that confidencece will be shown once they finally faced in the ring.

More importantly, Magsayo's performance against Gary Russell Jr. shouldn't be the main reference to how he will perform in this upcoming fight against Rey Vargas.

It's not that, at 100%, we can see the same performance done by Magsayo against Russell in this fight against Vargas. Boxers are changing tactics depending on their situation in the ring. Sometimes, there are strategies that will just think automatically by these boxers that are not done in the training. That's why there is a thing called "adjustment".

Mark Magsayo should already know the drill better than us. If others still insist that Magsayo might have a hard time dealing with Vargas since they are not impressed with his performance against Russell, you have to think twice or so be it and wait for this fight to happen.

Spence tells Crawford: “38-1 is still a great record”

This is LOL. An exchange of tirades at both parties.

Errol Spence Jr. is now starting to work on the mentality of Terence Crawford for his possible first defeat.

To share some of their statement without opening the link:

Spence: "You're not right at all because I'm so busy scolding you. Then, when I saw the look on your face, I knew you were really being scolded, and when you and anyone couldn't help yourself, I laughed."

Crawford: "You're a comedian now, I think you must be bullshitting."

Spence: "Haha, no! We'll stay until I beat you, you know, when the bell rings, it's not so much fun."

Spence: "I'm not gone, 38-1 is still a good record."

Honestly, Giannis is not even in his usual form. He attempted 25 shots but only 9 field goals were made. On top of that, he only tried 2 attempts at the 3-point area meaning even in his usual comfort zone which is inside the paint, he struggles that night but still successfully always broke Celtic's defense.

That's why he shifts gears and while finding his rhythm in nailing shots, he's been doing some nice assists at the same time which is not his usual. If Giannis will specialized and improve at those as he progressed, he will become an enhanced monster that almost can do everything even outside his usual gameplay.

Thanks also for his teammates' contribution that's why they won.

A big threat to any team and a big asset for the Milwaukee Bucks.

I think if ever there are no ongoing issues currently between NorthPort and Greg Slaughter, it will be easy for Converge to enter the story.

If NorthPort is really decided to not work on any new contract regarding Greg, they should just finalize their decision so everyone will now move on. Honestly, there's still no clear progress on this as both parties' statements are not matching. Let's wait for further progress.

Another drama but I hope will settle soon. PBA trades without drama involved are somehow boring.

With the recent report that Joel Embiid might miss Game 1 and 2, the odds for them are now @3.70 to win the series against the Miami Heat.

That's a big leap from @2.5 prior to that report.

Injuries are spoiling the competitiveness of the game. There are supposed to be no questions asked later in the series if only teams are playing at 100% healthy status. Joel Embiid is the big piece for the Sixers. His offensive contribution to the team that they will miss is even hard to cover up even how hard their players do the adjustments. Good luck to them.

Before that's what I'm thinking but today's Milwaukee Bucks is different and not just they truly rely on Giannis' dominance.

There's an improved Jrue Holiday that before, just known for his good defense in the last year's Finals but now stepping up in terms of offense. There's Bobby Portis and Grayson Allen too that are consistent since at the start of the playoffs. Although inconsistent in terms of stats, both Pat Connaughton and Brook Lopez are just doing their respective role like what a good role players should be. That's a big help even what they are doing are not listed on the stat sheets.

Anyways, just an update, Milwaukee Bucks currently have an odds of @5.50 to win the Championship from @6.50 exactly 1 month since this thread was created.

I understand the picture you are referring to and pointing out to OP. This topic is really subjective as we have different views here. We will see various and endless responses here, especially if the goal of the topic is to promote the total ban on horse racing.

That's why to somehow end the debate, I mentioned that OP can simply don't support horse racing, simple as that. By doing that, it's already a big contribution on OP's part. Anyways, this topic should be ended now as nothing we can really do here to change the current status of the horse racing industry.

It's a big industry that both benefits all - not just pure negative things because of the alleged animal cruelty. It was legalized in some countries and more importantly, it was regulated by the law that's why somehow, we can assure that cruelty is more an isolated case to consider.

In fairness to Nonito Donaire, he's not like any boxer that is currently in the retirement period but still showing explosiveness. The fact that Donaire established 2 wins at between 38 and 39 years of age, and take note, it was both 4th round knockout wins, how can we even think that it's time now to hang his gloves.

Actually, from what I see, he just moves forward by having a rematch with Inoue because he won his previous fights and become a champion. For let's say he loses in his last fights, I doubt Donaire will still push on a rematch with Inoue. It means, he knows that he has the power to defeat Inoue regardless of the chance.

The main objective now is how to execute it properly on the day of the fight.

Golden State Warriors almost lose the game as Klay Thompson missed those clutch free throws. However, on the other hand, Memphis Grizzlies didn't manage to take advantage of that missed clutch shots until the last seconds which result in a rush play of Ja Morant driving to the hoop.

The bottom line, both teams did a good job. What a close game and I don't consider the ejection of Draymond Green as a disadvantage to the Warriors or a benefit to the Memphis Grizzlies.

I'm looking forward to the same performance by both teams next game. Seeing the Game 1 result, I'm sure lots of bettors are having a headache right now on what betting options they will pick next game regardless if they are fans of both teams or not.