NBA 2023-2024 betting

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Spurs and Pelicans still fighting for the 10th spot to enter the play-in tournament.
16-18 games left before the season ends.

Unfortunately for them they are losing games recently, both teams almost won yesterday but they ended up in a bad loss. They just have to keep playing hard but I like the Pelicans to compete for a playoff spot than the Spurs now to give Zion a chance to prove that he is already part of the great all stars in the NBA.

What do we got for today? Waiting for your picks,

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[morvillz7z]

Did anyone grab Lakers +8.5 before it was announced Jazz would rest a few players? Spread went from Lakers +8.5 to +5.0 -> Lakers -1.5 -> pick'em -> back to Lakers -1.5, quite a lot of action.    I took the Lakers +3.5 @1.74 and Lakers betbuilder with totals O197.5 @1.70.

Utah is missing three starters today (+Favors), but somehow that doesn't make me feel any less stressed about my bets above. 

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Did anyone grab Lakers +8.5 before it was announced Jazz would rest a few players? Spread went from Lakers +8.5 to +5.0 -> Lakers -1.5 -> pick'em -> back to Lakers -1.5, quite a lot of action.    I took the Lakers +3.5 @1.74 and Lakers betbuilder with totals O197.5 @1.70.

Utah is missing three starters today (+Favors), but somehow that doesn't make me feel any less stressed about my bets above.  

I didn't.. I just check the line now and saw that it really moved.

This must be a good chance for the Lakers to win, they are just -1.5 at home so it's worth betting since they really want to win to retain their playoff spot.

Thanks for sharing @morvillz7z, I'll only take the -1.5 now without hesitation.

[stadus]

Lakers vs Jazz game has already started, those who like to bet on the Lakers, they can still get in live.
There's no Gobert, so most probably Lakers will abuse the Jazz inside defense.


Here's my pick.

Game : Memphis vs Milwaukee

Memphis won against the Bulls, it's a back to back game for them against the Giant Bucks, I think the numbers says a lot for me that the Bucks will dominate the Memphis this game, so I'll be putting my bet on the Bucks -8. Good luck.

[morvillz7z]

<...> I'll only take the -1.5 now without hesitation.

Congrats! You had to sweat a little bit with Jazz making a run in the 4th, OT ftw! Bookies absolutely nailed this one with pick'em (identical odds).

I'll try to make it 3/3 on the day with a nice betbuilder Middleton 20+ pts/ast/reb + U253.5 + Grizzlies +17.5 @1.72 won

Bucks are clearly the heavy favorites here, but Grizzlies are not a bad team, certainly not a team that loses by 20pts, plus Giannis should be on a minutes restriction still (he probably plays no more than 25 or so).

On a different note, you may be heard me bitch about Raptors resting players:

Raptors are just a game or two out of the play-in tournament as of right now but they don't look like they care if they make it or not. Resting players for no apparent reason, they will be without both their starting guards Lowry and Van Vleet today

Raptors are resting guys again for no reason, Lowry and now Trent jr, so yeah...they are a joke;

David Stern used to fine teams with $250k back in the day, Adam Silver should probably consider upping that number a bit, $25K is way too low:

"Raps fined $25K for rest and injury reporting"
source: https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-raptors-fined-25k-for-rest-and-injury-reporting-1.1625313

[danherbias07]

Took the Memphis bet early first quarter. 2.90
Ended the 1st half with 10 point lead. They just need to protect the lead or make it higher.
This will be my tiebreaker. I had been betting for them for 3 consecutive games including this one.
I loss against Dallas (close game), win against Bulls. Let's see if they can upset the Bucks.

[stadus]

Bad day, Memphis keep wasn't really tired at all despite of the back to back game.
Congrats to the winners today, especially the Lakers, it was a thrilling game as it went into OT, but Lakers had dominated the Jazz in the OT.

Took the Memphis bet early first quarter. 2.90

Nice win mate.

I'm 0-2 now, hoping to break this 2 losing streak of mine.

[danherbias07]

Nice win mate.

Thanks.

I'm 0-2 now, hoping to break this 2 losing streak of mine.

Oh, you will. No doubt. 

Bet locked.
Miami Heat versus Brooklyn Nets
Nets -5.5 @2.19
The odds is intriguing considering 2 stars of the Nets will be playing. It may be a trap.
But, there is so much questionable players in the Heat side. I'll just walk in the trap and see if I can diffuse it on the way. 
Cheers to all who took the bet for underdogs recently. Lakers and Spurs, yummy profits.

[Harkorede]

Nice win mate.

Thanks.

I'm 0-2 now, hoping to break this 2 losing streak of mine.

Oh, you will. No doubt. 

Bet locked.
Miami Heat versus Brooklyn Nets
Nets -5.5 @2.19
The odds is intriguing considering 2 stars of the Nets will be playing. It may be a trap.
But, there is so much questionable players in the Heat side. I'll just walk in the trap and see if I can diffuse it on the way. 
Cheers to all who took the bet for underdogs recently. Lakers and Spurs, yummy profits.

I like the Brooklyn Nets bet and I'll be tailing you on that, although Harden is still out for the Nets but they'll be with Durant and Irving.

The Over is currently pegged at 222.5, I'll be taking that as a parlay with Pelicans vs Knicks Over 218.5 and Hornets vs Blazers Over 217.5 for a 7.36 Total.

[Fredomago]

Nice win mate.

Thanks.

I'm 0-2 now, hoping to break this 2 losing streak of mine.

Oh, you will. No doubt. 

Bet locked.
Miami Heat versus Brooklyn Nets
Nets -5.5 @2.19
The odds is intriguing considering 2 stars of the Nets will be playing. It may be a trap.
But, there is so much questionable players in the Heat side. I'll just walk in the trap and see if I can diffuse it on the way. 
Cheers to all who took the bet for underdogs recently. Lakers and Spurs, yummy profits.

Taking the ML as upon checking with rotowire, both Kyrie and KD will play together with Harris, Green and Jordan and the rest of the
Nets available palyers, while with Heat where Butler is not been confirmed to play.

Not taking the handicap but ML @ 1.67 is decent enough for me, Well good luck and I'm also hoping that this ain't trap if Nets will
play solid much probably they can complete and cover that handicap.

Best of Luck!

[mirakal]

Nice win mate.

Thanks.

I'm 0-2 now, hoping to break this 2 losing streak of mine.

Oh, you will. No doubt. 

Bet locked.
Miami Heat versus Brooklyn Nets
Nets -5.5 @2.19
The odds is intriguing considering 2 stars of the Nets will be playing. It may be a trap.
But, there is so much questionable players in the Heat side. I'll just walk in the trap and see if I can diffuse it on the way. 
Cheers to all who took the bet for underdogs recently. Lakers and Spurs, yummy profits.

Taking the ML as upon checking with rotowire, both Kyrie and KD will play together with Harris, Green and Jordan and the rest of the
Nets available palyers, while with Heat where Butler is not been confirmed to play.

Not taking the handicap but ML @ 1.67 is decent enough for me, Well good luck and I'm also hoping that this ain't trap if Nets will
play solid much probably they can complete and cover that handicap.

Best of Luck!

The handicap is good for me, ML is only 67% of your money, I guess that's too small and I  believe the nets could win a handicap as they got Durant and Irving who could put up a lot of points with their consistency.

and butler is really out in this game.

https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article250765554.html

[stadus]

Some games have already conclude, so I have to only choose from few games left, no (Nets vs Heat) as it's already starting.

Aiming to break the loss streak, here's my pick.

Game : Charlotte vs Portland.

Going under in this game, Charlotte is not a high scoring team and if they could play some great defense here, this game will not pass 216.

Therefore my pick is under 216. Good luck everyone.

[morvillz7z]

^ You guys got super unlucky with the Nets spread and ml, Durant only played like 4-5 minutes in the first quarter, thigh injury or something, otherwise they should have won, it was still a close game but Bam nailed the game-winner in the end.

I have one last play for today (capping off a great week for me), Mavs FH/FT + Clippers ML @1.72 lost

SAC has been the worst team in recent weeks imo, and honestly, i stopped counting their losses, it looks like they have given up. Mavs, on the other hand, are coming off a tough loss to the Knicks, they should be highly motivated here as they need every win they can get if they want to catch the 6th seed and avoid the play-in tournament. Clippers are coming off a loss as well, and i just don't see them losing two in a row, particularly at home to Minnesota.

[boltz]

I'm going with Mavs 1st quarter & 1st half as I love when they're playing in the weekend just because Luka have a lot of viewers and game is most likely broadcasting in a lot of Europe countries. I also feeling to place a bet on Portland+4.5 on live as I think they will cover the spread until the end of game and last 2 games they played were so tight with only 1 point being decisive.

[danherbias07]

^ You guys got super unlucky with the Nets spread and ml, Durant only played like 4-5 minutes in the first quarter, thigh injury or something, otherwise they should have won, it was still a close game but Bam nailed the game-winner in the end.

I don't care about my bet anymore. It's just that, Durant injury, again? C'mon.
I thought it was a trap for me but it was a trap for Durant set by Ariza.  Kidding. It's an accident.
Nets could've won that game if not for that. Durant with 8 points already for just 4 minutes of game time.
Anything could happen. Who pulled back their bets at first quarter after the injury? I woke up late and just watched the highlights.

[stadus]

Game : Charlotte vs Portland.
Therefore my pick is under 216. Good luck everyone.

Finally a win for me, I thought that was easy but didn't expect that Portland played so bad in that game.

I'm just quite happy with the result, hopefully it's the start of another run.

[Ziskinberg]

I'm going with Mavs 1st quarter & 1st half as I love when they're playing in the weekend just because Luka have a lot of viewers and game is most likely broadcasting in a lot of Europe countries.

Mavs were a complete disaster in this game, I never expect they'll not compete hard in this game, they are -8.5 and they end up losing by double digit.

I also feeling to place a bet on Portland+4.5 on live as I think they will cover the spread until the end of game and last 2 games they played were so tight with only 1 point being decisive.

Same thing here, Portland were already down 14 points in the first half but Charlotte really had a good 1st quarter.. .I also put a bet live, I thought they'll rally and win the game, but they are short, no time left for them though they made huge effort in the 4th quarter.

Game : Charlotte vs Portland.
Therefore my pick is under 216. Good luck everyone.

Finally a win for me, I thought that was easy but didn't expect that Portland played so bad in that game.

I'm just quite happy with the result, hopefully it's the start of another run.

Nice to see you back winning.

[danherbias07]

Finally a win for me, I thought that was easy but didn't expect that Portland played so bad in that game.

I'm just quite happy with the result, hopefully it's the start of another run.

Told you.  Cheers!!!

Meanwhile, I almost took the bet for the Celtics. Fortunately, I had a thought that it was too good to be true and looked at the details.
5 players is now in their injury list and that includes their 3 stars Kemba, Tatum, and Brown.
I'll take this one before the game starts.

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Cavs -3.5
Lots of exciting games tomorrow. I better sleep early.

[Fredomago]

Game : Charlotte vs Portland.
Therefore my pick is under 216. Good luck everyone.

Finally a win for me, I thought that was easy but didn't expect that Portland played so bad in that game.

I'm just quite happy with the result, hopefully it's the start of another run.

Grats to you, my ML was doomed as KD only play 4mins then suffer for another injury,

though it's close just don't have enough time to snatch this game from the Heat.

^ You guys got super unlucky with the Nets spread and ml, Durant only played like 4-5 minutes in the first quarter, thigh injury or something, otherwise they should have won, it was still a close game but Bam nailed the game-winner in the end.

I don't care about my bet anymore. It's just that, Durant injury, again? C'mon.
I thought it was a trap for me but it was a trap for Durant set by Ariza.   Kidding. It's an accident.
Nets could've won that game if not for that. Durant with 8 points already for just 4 minutes of game time.
Anything could happen. Who pulled back their bets at first quarter after the injury? I woke up late and just watched the highlights.

I'm unable to pulled back my bet, I was thinking that Kyrie and the rest still have that capability. Shamet excel but again
not enough to win.

[stadus]

Here's my pick.

Game: Lakers vs Jazz

With the news that Gobert and Conley will be back in the line up, I will never doubt that Jazz could avenge their loss and win double digt here.
Therefore I'm betting on the Jazz tonight with -6.5, good luck everyone!

source : Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley probable to return for Monday’s matchup between Jazz and Lakers