NBA 2023-2024 betting

[danherbias07]

What a fine day today. 3/4

Toronto Raptors - Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls (-1.5) - Win. Very close game in the last quarter, I cannot even count how many times these two teams tied or just a point game. It was damn entertaining. Coby White did most of the damage offensively for the Bulls.
New York Knicks - Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards (10.5) - Win! I was not wrong that the game could get close. The Knicks tried to go far but the Wizards are just too stubborn.
Utah Jazz - Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder (-1.5) - Win! This was a fun game. For those who missed it, better watch the replay.
Sacramento Kings - Indiana Pacers - Sacramento Kings (-5.5) - Lost. The Pacers somehow made a win without Haliburton.

8 games later.
Back-to-back games for the Indiana Pacers.
Here are my picks.
Orlando Magic - Philadelphia 76ers - Philadelphia 76ers (-3.5) I don't know if this is a trap or what. After the 76ers won against the Nugget, their confidence might still be high.
Boston Celtics - Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets @3.20 This is just too much underestimating the Nuggets. Only Gordon is probable to play. If you want to stay safe, take +7 or +8 and still make some profits. But I am kind of emotional here. I want to support the Nuggets this once.
Miami Heat - Atlanta Hawks - Miami Heat (-4.5) Jaime Jacquez is doubtful to play but I think they can still manage to win this one.
Portland Trail Blazers - Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers (-3.5) Back to back, it doesn't matter, they are up against one of the weak teams, they should somehow win this. Actually, they should win every game like this while Hali is out.

Good luck everyone.

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[stadus]

Regardless though, I still could not discount the capability of the Nuggets winning on the road and could possibly hand the Celtics their first loss. They are now +6 ^{(I think this line did not move)} but I'll take a higher risk, and will be betting on the moneyline.

Not looking good for the Nuggets now, but not too bad either as they are only down 5 points at the half. Come on guys, we need a good run in the 2nd half, or you could just make it close so that handicap will hit. 

It's a battle of big man for these teams.

KP - 19 PTS and 6 rebounds
Jokic - 19 PTS and 7 rebounds.

[owengtam09]

Here are mine for the NBA games today

Washington Wizards (1.77) VS San Antonio Spurs (2.10)

• Washington Wizards Injury List

Daniel Gafford (Concussion/ Game Time Decision)

• San Antonio Spurs Injury List

Sidy Cissoko (Ankle/ Game Time Decision)
Victor Wembanyama (Rest/ Game Time Decision)
Zach Collins (Rest/ out until at least Jan 22)
Charles Bassey (Knee/ Out for the season)

New York Knicks (1.34) VS Toronto Raptors (3.40)

• New York Knicks Injury List

Josh Hart (Knee/ Game Time Decision)
Mitchell Robinson (Ankle/ out until at least Apr 2)

• Toronto Raptors Injury List

Otto Porter Jr. (Knee/ Game Time Decision)
Jakob Poeltl (Ankle/ out until at least Jan 26)

Atlanta Hawks (2.16) VS Cleveland Cavaliers (1.73)

• Atlanta Hawks Injury List

Trae Young (Illness/ Game Time Decision)
Vit Krejci (Shoulder/ Game Time Decision)
De'Andre Hunter (Knee/ Game Time Decision)
Wesley Matthews (Calf/ Game Time Decision)
Mouhamed Gueye (Back/ out until at least Feb 7)

• Cleveland Cavaliers Injury List

Caris LeVert (Wrist/ Evan Mobley)
Darius Garland (Jaw/ out until at least Jan 29)
Ty Jerome (Ankle/ out until at least Jan 22)
Evan Mobley (Knee/ out until at least Feb 5)

[Baofeng]

I'll take a risk on two underdogs in tonight's game.

Knicks vs Raptors - I'm not sure why Toronto is a huge underdog here, but I'm seeing that they might give the Knicks a good run for their money here. And maybe the two former Knicks will show up so, Raptors, ML @3.40 hehehe

Rockets vs Jazz -  Jazz ML @2.07, their winning streak was broken by OKC, they put good defense on Lauren early. But I think they will try to make a comeback and be on the winning form again.

[ralle14]

The Lakers with an unexpected loss yesterday, they were doing well in the first half then it became a disaster in the third quarter getting outscored by 16 points and losing to the Nets by 18 points.

Rockets vs Jazz -  Jazz ML @2.07, their winning streak was broken by OKC, they put good defense on Lauren early. But I think they will try to make a comeback and be on the winning form again.

BOL. I'll be on the other side with the Rockets spread even though they've been performing terribly in their last five games, they still have a decent home side that can take out good teams.



Edit: I can't believe those unlucky free throw misses cost me the spread. 

[Getmon]

The Jazz did not have luck today. The team was slow at the start and was catching up, but they lost in overtime. Sengun had a big game and scored his highest in his career. He is showing potential to be the future leader of the Rockets. Utah Jazz have lost the previous two matches. Those are two tight matches, and they could have won.

For the matches later, I have a multi bet in teams that are supposed to win. Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, and Celtics have a great 1.81x. I like to add the Heat to the wager however Jaime Jacquez Jr is not playing, and Magic is great when playing at the base.

[danherbias07]

Two super early games today.

Orlando Magic - Miami Heat - Miami Heat (0.5) Betting while it is a tie game.
Washington Wizards - Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets (-10.5) Bench had always been the problem for the Nuggets but against an offensive team like the Wizards who don't play defense, this should be covered. I am also expecting a high-scoring game.
Houston Rockets - Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics (-10.5) - After that bad loss at home against the Nuggets, I guess the Celtics will try very hard to win this one and bring their confidence back to winning games.
Phoenix Suns - Indiana Pacers - Phoenix Suns (-2.5) - Pacers Tyrese Haliburton is questionable to play. So, those who like to bet for the Pacers on this game, might as well wait for the announcement if he will play. Even then, he might play in restricted minutes.
Los Angeles Lakers - Portland Trail Blazers - Los Angeles Lakers (-10.5) Lakers at .488 winning rate. Not good. It's time to increase that before the All-Star happens. I bet they can also cover that spread.

[boltz]

I will try my luck with Houston ML alongside Suns ML for a decent odds of @9. Now , I know I'm a bit crazy by taking Rockets at home but I really don't like picking Boston when the end of the months come and I'm counting on a weak game by them tonight and hopefully Durant won't let me down as well and they will continue the winning streak by taking a 5th consecutive victory. 

[owengtam09]

The results for yesterday's NBA games clearly it was 2 out of 3 and it was a really crazy close match against the Washington Wizards and the San Antonio Spurs it is still a loss for me,

Washington Wizards (1.77) VS San Antonio Spurs (2.10) - LOST


New York Knicks (1.34) VS Toronto Raptors (3.40) - WIN


Atlanta Hawks (2.16) VS Cleveland Cavaliers (1.73) - WIN




Now my picks for the games for today,

Phoenix Suns (1.55) VS Indiana Pacers (2.55)

• Phoenix Suns Injury List

Jordan Goodwin (Ankle/ Game Time Decision)
Bol Bol (Foot/ out until at least Jan 22)
Damion Lee (Knee/ out until at least Mar 2)

• Indiana Pacers Injury List

Tyrese Haliburton (Hamstring/ Game Time Decision)
Andrew Nembhard (Back/ Game Time Decision)
Isaiah Jackson (Concussion/ out until at least Jan 23)

Los Angeles Lakers (1.19) VS Portland Trail Blazers (5.00)

• Los Angeles Lakers Injury List

Cam Reddish (Knee/ Game Time Decision)
LeBron James (Ankle/ Game Time Decision)
Anthony Davis (Achilles/ Game Time Decision)
Taurean Prince (Knee/ out until at least Jan 23)
Gabe Vincent (Knee/ out until at least Feb 14)

• Portland Trail Blazers Injury List

Anfernee Simons (Illness/ Game Time Decision)
Scoot Henderson (Nose/ Game Time Decision)
Shaedon Sharpe (Abdomen/ out until at least Jan 31)
Moses Brown (Wrist/ out until at least Feb 23)
Robert Williams III (Knee/ Out for the season)

[ralle14]

I'm also on the Suns spread (-5.5), as the Pacers would have less firepower in their lineup now that Haliburton is confirmed out.

The Suns might be one of the worst teams in covering the spread, but with the Pacers needing time to adapt after their loss against the Blazers, i'd better go with the team that could take advantage of that.

[PokerBetting]

I'm also on the Suns spread (-5.5), as the Pacers would have less firepower in their lineup now that Haliburton is confirmed out.

The Suns might be one of the worst teams in covering the spread, but with the Pacers needing time to adapt after their loss against the Blazers, i'd better go with the team that could take advantage of that.

phoenix suns is actually a good team. but from a long time ago the style of play is out side so that it is often windy sometimes playing well sometimes if the 3point shooter is stuck, the game becomes very bad and easy to lose. if you just qualify for the playoffs, it's easy but if you want to win the NBA it's very difficult.
And bet you hold the Phoenix Suns this time to win.

[Russlenat]

I'm also on the Suns spread (-5.5), as the Pacers would have less firepower in their lineup now that Haliburton is confirmed out.

The Suns might be one of the worst teams in covering the spread, but with the Pacers needing time to adapt after their loss against the Blazers, i'd better go with the team that could take advantage of that.

phoenix suns is actually a good team. but from a long time ago the style of play is out side so that it is often windy sometimes playing well sometimes if the 3point shooter is stuck, the game becomes very bad and easy to lose. if you just qualify for the playoffs, it's easy but if you want to win the NBA it's very difficult.
And bet you hold the Phoenix Suns this time to win.

That turns out to be a close game but in the end Suns were able to cover the spread. Unfortunately not on my case since I bet early, the line movement was insane, it started at -5.5 and ended at -7.5 and I too the last line which I lose since Suns only won by 7 points. Tomorrow they'll play again, I think I'm going to bet against them as I like the fresh team which is the Bulls.

[danherbias07]

What a bad luck. I need 2 more points on both these games.


Anyway, I still have two wins. Thanks to the LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns.

Portland Trail Blazers scared me there for a bit, but thankfully the Suns have the baby face assassin Kevin Durant to seal the win. Beal was also contributing to attacking the paint after he realized he was not shooting great on outside shots.

Later, we have 8 games.
Here are the teams playing back-to-back games. Magic, Celtics, and Suns. Do be careful at betting for them. Magic though has Franz Wagner back so they are still strong and the favorite against the Cavaliers later.

Here are my picks.
Philadelphia 76ers - San Antonio Spurs - Philadelphia 76ers (-11.5)
Detroit Pistons - Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks (-10.5)
Minnesota Timberwolves - Charlotte Hornets - Minnesota Timberwolves (-13.5)
Sacramento Kings - Atlanta Hawks - Atlanta Hawks (10.5)

I will probably watch the game of the Mavericks versus Celtics so I'd rather do live betting while the score is moving. I think that's the most entertaining game for later.
Good luck everyone, have a nice day.

[Questat]

Sacramento Kings - Atlanta Hawks - Atlanta Hawks (10.5)

Mate can I make a comment? Maybe I'm wrong but I just want to say this. Honestly, I don't like the line of the Hawks which is +8.5 now. For me, this seems to be a trap since the Kings are on a losing streak, so most likely if they will win, it will be via blowout so they will also cover the spread.

[mirakal]

Sacramento Kings - Atlanta Hawks - Atlanta Hawks (10.5)

Mate can I make a comment? Maybe I'm wrong but I just want to say this. Honestly, I don't like the line of the Hawks which is +8.5 now. For me, this seems to be a trap since the Kings are on a losing streak, so most likely if they will win, it will be via blowout so they will also cover the spread.

That looks like a trap if you will not check the line up of the Atlanta Hawks. As per report, Trae young is not playing, so missing their main man against a hungry team Sacramento Kings is really huge.

As stated in this report.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/trae-young-injury-update-hawks-star-placed-in-concussion-protocol-out-indefinitely/

Trae Young injury update: Hawks star placed in concussion protocol, out indefinitely

The Atlanta Hawks have placed star point guard Trae Young in the concussion protocol, the team announced on Sunday. Young will be out indefinitely as he begins the NBA's mandated Return-to-Participation process, which requires players to display symptom-free behavior in order to be cleared for basketball activities.

Young was injured in the team's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 20. Early in the fourth quarter, Young was back in transition defense and stepped in to take a charge on Isaac Okoro. While he was successful in doing so, he took a shot to the face in the process and had to leave the game.

[Questat]

Sacramento Kings - Atlanta Hawks - Atlanta Hawks (10.5)

Mate can I make a comment? Maybe I'm wrong but I just want to say this. Honestly, I don't like the line of the Hawks which is +8.5 now. For me, this seems to be a trap since the Kings are on a losing streak, so most likely if they will win, it will be via blowout so they will also cover the spread.

That looks like a trap if you will not check the line up of the Atlanta Hawks. As per report, Trae young is not playing, so missing their main man against a hungry team Sacramento Kings is really huge.

As stated in this report.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/trae-young-injury-update-hawks-star-placed-in-concussion-protocol-out-indefinitely/

Trae Young injury update: Hawks star placed in concussion protocol, out indefinitely

The Atlanta Hawks have placed star point guard Trae Young in the concussion protocol, the team announced on Sunday. Young will be out indefinitely as he begins the NBA's mandated Return-to-Participation process, which requires players to display symptom-free behavior in order to be cleared for basketball activities.

Young was injured in the team's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 20. Early in the fourth quarter, Young was back in transition defense and stepped in to take a charge on Isaac Okoro. While he was successful in doing so, he took a shot to the face in the process and had to leave the game.

My bad, I didn't check the injury report. However, I still believe that Sacramento Kings is due for a win, so regardless of the spread I think they'll dominate the visiting team and will not allow to make it a close game. Without Trae Young, they might struggle with their ball movement leading to many turnovers or force shots. Sacramento here are well rested, they know if they still lose this game (at home) it will affect their confidence going forward.

As we can see, Kings are on a 4 losing streak, and two of that are suppose to be a winnable game against Bucks and Suns. So they'll not let this opportunity pass, they'll be more focus and beat the undermanned Hawks.

[ralle14]

That turns out to be a close game but in the end Suns were able to cover the spread. Unfortunately not on my case since I bet early, the line movement was insane, it started at -5.5 and ended at -7.5 and I too the last line which I lose since Suns only won by 7 points. Tomorrow they'll play again, I think I'm going to bet against them as I like the fresh team which is the Bulls.

It was close and I thought the Suns would lose the game plus the spread when the Pacers got the lead. I did have to buy a point as the current spread was around -6.5 when I placed my bet and convinced myself to push it down because of the Suns' bad ATS record.

I'm going for the big favorite today with the Sixers -13.5 against the Spurs. I've been thinking between them or the Timberwolves since they're both facing weaker teams and saw their ATS record overall better than the latter.



Edit: The back-to-back buckets from the Spurs in the end cost us the spread. 

[Baofeng]

^^ I'll tail you on this game.

I think the Sixers is more capable to cover that spread against the struggling Spurs.

Dallas vs Boston, - would love to see Dallas and Luka pull another magic here, so Dallas ML for me. Luka against the best team in the league with Tatum and Brown. Kyrie too, I'm expecting him to score big in this game.

[wheelz1200]

^^ I'll tail you on this game.

I think the Sixers is more capable to cover that spread against the struggling Spurs.

Dallas vs Boston, - would love to see Dallas and Luka pull another magic here, so Dallas ML for me. Luka against the best team in the league with Tatum and Brown. Kyrie too, I'm expecting him to score big in this game.

I'm taking the sixers tonight and as a hedge I'm taking the over on embid 35.5 points.  If this game is close and the sixers don't cover embid will get a lot of playing time and he will absolutely dominate the inside with wemby in there.  Might take a stab at the over on rebounds too.  Embid has been dominant and I'm riding his overs until he cools down.

[bisdak40]

^^ I'll tail you on this game.

I think the Sixers is more capable to cover that spread against the struggling Spurs.

Dallas vs Boston, - would love to see Dallas and Luka pull another magic here, so Dallas ML for me. Luka against the best team in the league with Tatum and Brown. Kyrie too, I'm expecting him to score big in this game.

I'm taking the sixers tonight and as a hedge I'm taking the over on embid 35.5 points.  If this game is close and the sixers don't cover embid will get a lot of playing time and he will absolutely dominate the inside with wemby in there.  Might take a stab at the over on rebounds too.  Embid has been dominant and I'm riding his overs until he cools down.

Nice pick mate, Embiid had a monster game tonight with a career high 70 points coupled with 18 rebounds. With his showings on the last couple of games, i think he will be the talk for the regular season MVP award candidate.