NBA 2023-2024 betting

[Botnake]

Looks like the 76ers team is not a championship team after all.

That's only one game, things could be different in the playoffs or NBA Finals if these two teams are meant to face each other.
Remember the clippers vs Dallas, clips were down in the series but they got back and beat Dallas.
Or the Bucks down 0-2 to the Nets but they got back and beat the Nets.

Phoenix showed them how a championship team will play, and with CP3 back in the lineup, everything just gets better for the team. The spread of the 76ers was very attractive but it turns out it's a big trap.

No question about that, but as I said, things could be different in the playoffs.

[Harkorede]

Looks like the 76ers team is not a championship team after all.

That's only one game, things could be different in the playoffs or NBA Finals if these two teams are meant to face each other.
Remember the clippers vs Dallas, clips were down in the series but they got back and beat Dallas.
Or the Bucks down 0-2 to the Nets but they got back and beat the Nets.

I don't think this was supposed to be just any game, 76ers haven't been up and doing against teams they'd potentially play in the semifinals or finals so to say and you just can't overlook these games, but you might be right it could go a different way in the playoffs and the coach might not want to give to much away to their potential opponents.

Phoenix showed them how a championship team will play, and with CP3 back in the lineup, everything just gets better for the team. The spread of the 76ers was very attractive but it turns out it's a big trap.

No question about that, but as I said, things could be different in the playoffs.

I find the Overs really enticing, and it looked like it was heading that away after the first quarter, but the abysmal shooting there after ruined it.

[Natalim]

I find the Overs really enticing, and it looked like it was heading that away after the first quarter, but the abysmal shooting there after ruined it.

The first quarter was really telling the game would go to over.

76 points combined in the 1st quarter only, so that 226.5 was looking good.
This is a classic example of expectation vs reality. 

[carlisle1]

I find the Overs really enticing, and it looked like it was heading that away after the first quarter, but the abysmal shooting there after ruined it.

The first quarter was really telling the game would go to over.

76 points combined in the 1st quarter only, so that 226.5 was looking good.
This is a classic example of expectation vs reality. 

A good way of trapping those who bet during the live game. Maybe it was looking great as they really exchanging scores from the first

two quarters but in the 2nd half Sixers don't have any answer with the offensive attacks of Suns. They start to be exhausted. Embiid alone

can't carry the whole team, not that much productions from Harden, but still in the first round a lots of things might change after this

regular season.

[wheelz1200]

^^ Yeah, I have the Nets as well during a live bet specially at the end of the 3rd when they cut a 10 point lead down to 4, and I said that maybe they will have chance, Durant sinks his first 3 and this could carry in the 4th.

But unfortunately, Kyrie wasn't hitting any shots, and as if he tries really hard to bring the team as they close again and the lead was just 4 points. But then Hornets scored successively and it was over for them.

Kyrie was brutal from the field, killed a lot of bets.  9 out of 10 times kyrie doesn't play that bad.  In game bet was a good one and one I made as well, that's gambling though I guess lol.  Another day another chance!

[danherbias07]

Only game that is predictable is the Lakers games, hehehe

LOL!  I missed that game.
As I read thru all the posts many of us did expect a lot for the Kyrie Irving home debut. But it was ruined. A lot of upsets and we may see more.
2 early picks on my list again and both are also early games.
Cleveland Cavaliers -10.5 vs Orlando Magic.  - Also expecting to achieve a total score Over 215.5.
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks -8.5 - Maybe a bit of resistance from the Pacers just playing with them, but this must end with a blowout if the Hawks are still looking for a way to go back up to 8th seed which is 2 wins away.

[wheelz1200]

Lots of tight games but I like 2 so far.  I like Denver on the road -4, and as a knick fan this hurts but the Knicks being favored by 3.5 against the Bulls seems wrong.  Knicks won 3 in a row but that doesn't mean they are a good team.  Typically teams tend to resume to the norm and think the bulls feast on the young knick team this time around.  Vucivic destroys the Knicks by pulling big mitch out of the paint.  And derozen loves playing in msg.  Recipe for disaster her.

Den -4
Bulls +3.5

[ralle14]

Also digging the Nuggets spread at -3.5 seems solid considering the Hornets are struggling when it comes to back to back games 1-12 SU and 3-10 ATS and if the Nuggets are going to win it's probably by more than a couple of possessions.

Took the Grizzlies -9.5 as well since the Warriors on a back to back plus they're missing a few players while the Grizzlies continue to look solid even without Morant.

[YuginKadoya]

-snip-

Even the Warriors lost again, 2 straight now, Miami Heat in disarray losing the top seed, so it's really hard to bet on the NBA specially that everyone is jockeying for a position on the top, while there are teams fighting for the 8 spot and play-in.

So same here, lost my pick as well in the NBA games tonight, (Nets and GSW). I might go and bet on other sports for tomorrow.

Thanks for that, I really think I am not alone, for having so much lost in betting in the NBA, back when the season is just starting I have won all bets, or sometimes I will be having 1 loss, but right now there were so many losses right now, it is like it is very difficult to determine who's going to win right now,  even with teams that have a big advantage over the odds going with a parley with most favorite teams will end up all in a lost, or many lost in my part so I will sit this one and relax for a bit,

Right now the Warriors surely is a strong team even without Stephen Curry, but like you said teams are really jockeying, in getting to the top, I am not betting for tomorrow's game but right now the Warrior's next opponent will be the Grizzlies, and I think this is unpredictable aswell, and Ja Morant and Stephen Curry can not play for their respected teams, but I would like to go with the Memphis Grizzlies this time, but like I said I will sit this one down.

[freedomgo]

^^ Yeah, I have the Nets as well during a live bet specially at the end of the 3rd when they cut a 10 point lead down to 4, and I said that maybe they will have chance, Durant sinks his first 3 and this could carry in the 4th.

But unfortunately, Kyrie wasn't hitting any shots, and as if he tries really hard to bring the team as they close again and the lead was just 4 points. But then Hornets scored successively and it was over for them.

Kyrie was brutal from the field, killed a lot of bets.  9 out of 10 times kyrie doesn't play that bad.  In game bet was a good one and one I made as well, that's gambling though I guess lol.  Another day another chance!

That was very unexpected especially coming from him who has a better shooting percentage but then again, it wasn't their day today and indeed many bettors have lost its bets after going with the Nets.

Well, let's bounce back too. Hope we will win this time and get lucky. GL!

Here is mine:
Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets +3
Atlanta Hawks -7.0 vs Indiana Pacers
Boston Celtics -2.0 vs Toronto Raptors

[Ziskinberg]

Right now the Warriors surely is a strong team even without Stephen Curry, ....

I would disagree with you on this statement.

They maybe are strong, but how strong they are, really?
I mean, if they could not win in the playoffs without him in the past, then for sure the same thing will happen now.
Warriors are lucky that they already have the spot to be in the playoffs before Curry was injured, and lucky as well that Curry's injury is not a season-ending injury.

What the Warriors have to do is to keep building their chemistry, correct their mistakes so when Curry comes back, they'll be 100% ready for the playoffs.

[wheelz1200]

Right now the Warriors surely is a strong team even without Stephen Curry, ....

I would disagree with you on this statement.

They maybe are strong, but how strong they are, really?
I mean, if they could not win in the playoffs without him in the past, then for sure the same thing will happen now.
Warriors are lucky that they already have the spot to be in the playoffs before Curry was injured, and lucky as well that Curry's injury is not a season-ending injury.

What the Warriors have to do is to keep building their chemistry, correct their mistakes so when Curry comes back, they'll be 100% ready for the playoffs.

Yeah I wouldn't be betting on the Warriors right now.  They will win some games but without Curry every ge seems unpredictable.  Once back they will be ready to rock but until then laying off.

[Harkorede]

Here is mine:
Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets +3
Atlanta Hawks -7.0 vs Indiana Pacers
Boston Celtics -2.0 vs Toronto Raptors

Boston Celtics -2 against Raptors ?

Celtics will be with only Marcus Smart from their starters, and the line is currently -8.5 in favour of the Raptors, with such significant change to Celtics roster I'm willing to back the Raptors on this.

I've also got Chicago Bulls -3.5 against New York Knicks.

[Dave1]

Here is mine:
Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets +3
Atlanta Hawks -7.0 vs Indiana Pacers
Boston Celtics -2.0 vs Toronto Raptors

Boston Celtics -2 against Raptors ?

Celtics will be with only Marcus Smart from their starters, and the line is currently -8.5 in favour of the Raptors, with such significant change to Celtics roster I'm willing to back the Raptors on this.

I've also got Chicago Bulls -3.5 against New York Knicks.

I have the Bulls -4.5 pre-game. So far it is very close, the Bulls take the first quarter. But the Knicks storm back and take the lead at the half time.

DeRozan is back on the line up so they should have at least have a better chance to take the win in this game and win by the handicap.

[ChiBitCTy]

Here is mine:
Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets +3
Atlanta Hawks -7.0 vs Indiana Pacers
Boston Celtics -2.0 vs Toronto Raptors

Boston Celtics -2 against Raptors ?

Celtics will be with only Marcus Smart from their starters, and the line is currently -8.5 in favour of the Raptors, with such significant change to Celtics roster I'm willing to back the Raptors on this.

I've also got Chicago Bulls -3.5 against New York Knicks.

I have the Bulls -4.5 pre-game. So far it is very close, the Bulls take the first quarter. But the Knicks storm back and take the lead at the half time.

DeRozan is back on the line up so they should have at least have a better chance to take the win in this game and win by the handicap.

I keep losing money on the Bulls. As my favorite team I guess I’m a bit of a sucker who keeps thinking that they are going to turn things around but they are on a death spiral right now. I’m done putting any bitcoin back on them for the rest of this year. They’ve got too many issues going on and are sadly mostly healthy minus Ball.

[danherbias07]

I keep losing money on the Bulls. As my favorite team I guess I’m a bit of a sucker who keeps thinking that they are going to turn things around but they are on a death spiral right now. I’m done putting any bitcoin back on them for the rest of this year. They’ve got too many issues going on and are sadly mostly healthy minus Ball.

4 wins out of 10. Yes, they are not doing great. I also stopped betting for them when the trend stopped. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are both consistent with what they do but it doesn't help their teammates to step up their game. I think they should give more minutes to their bench and see the length of how they are desperate to win.
1/3 for my bets.
My prediction about the Hawks is correct they will win it but the Pacers will try to give them a hard time and they did.  Luckily, the spread was covered for -8.5.

[btc_angela]

I keep losing money on the Bulls. As my favorite team I guess I’m a bit of a sucker who keeps thinking that they are going to turn things around but they are on a death spiral right now. I’m done putting any bitcoin back on them for the rest of this year. They’ve got too many issues going on and are sadly mostly healthy minus Ball.

4 wins out of 10. Yes, they are not doing great. I also stopped betting for them when the trend stopped. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are both consistent with what they do but it doesn't help their teammates to step up their game. I think they should give more minutes to their bench and see the length of how they are desperate to win.
1/3 for my bets.
My prediction about the Hawks is correct they will win it but the Pacers will try to give them a hard time and they did.  Luckily, the spread was covered for -8.5.

True, although the Knicks did play well, but the Bulls could have steal one from their home court. But in the 3rd wherein the Knicks scored well and put a good lead, DeRozan was missing a lot of shots that he has to take a breather and replace by Coby White. And then he had a turnover right away giving back the ball to the Knicks. I guess the hype has died down on the Bulls this year, yes they can make it to the playoffs, but not sure if they can survived the first round. I'll probably just stop betting on them.

[Natalim]

Milwaukee vs Philadelphia... what are your thoughts on this game?

76ers at -1.5 at home.
Both of them lose their previous game, but the 76ers here are the healthier team.
Do you think they can beat the defending champ?

[Harkorede]

Here is mine:
Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets +3
Atlanta Hawks -7.0 vs Indiana Pacers
Boston Celtics -2.0 vs Toronto Raptors

Boston Celtics -2 against Raptors ?

Celtics will be with only Marcus Smart from their starters, and the line is currently -8.5 in favour of the Raptors, with such significant change to Celtics roster I'm willing to back the Raptors on this.

I've also got Chicago Bulls -3.5 against New York Knicks.

I have the Bulls -4.5 pre-game. So far it is very close, the Bulls take the first quarter. But the Knicks storm back and take the lead at the half time.

DeRozan is back on the line up so they should have at least have a better chance to take the win in this game and win by the handicap.

I keep losing money on the Bulls. As my favorite team I guess I’m a bit of a sucker who keeps thinking that they are going to turn things around but they are on a death spiral right now. I’m done putting any bitcoin back on them for the rest of this year. They’ve got too many issues going on and are sadly mostly healthy minus Ball.

It's terrible man! I really was confident both of my picks but neither turned out well, and their performance were really not it tbh. I think I've also said it his about Lakers occasionally but it's about how they give you some form of hope for a while and then it's this mediocre performance there after.

[danherbias07]

Milwaukee vs Philadelphia... what are your thoughts on this game?

76ers at -1.5 at home.
Both of them lose their previous game, but the 76ers here are the healthier team.
Do you think they can beat the defending champ?

And that day-to-day status of Giannis makes you think he might miss a game if they want to rest him. I'll tail the pick as I think they can defeat them if both Harden and Embiid will play well again. 76ers -2.5

Nets will force a win here after their bad defeat against the Hornets. Pistons can play close with other teams but if Durant and Kyrie can spark things up at the start of the game then it might become an early blowout game.
Nets -13.5.