NBA 2024-2025 betting

[GreatArkansas]

I haven't yet won in the series of Pacers vs Boston and Wolves vs Dallas.

Now I'm betting again in Pacers vs Boson, on Boston now (The previous was Pacers).

Boston Celtics had a bit of fortune on their side in winning the series opener. Boston Celtics have already proven in 2 games that they are really dominant and can win against the Indiana Pacers. I'm Boston Celtics in this game 3.

[livingfree]

Game 3 is the crucial game for the Wolves, if they lose game 3, the series is over for them. The Wolves are in a different situation as they are now 0-2 while in the Denver series, they were up 2-0.

That surely is and in history, it's hard to do a comeback with that stat if they're already 0-3.

Losing two games in your homecourt might take away their much-needed confidence especially since Luka and Irving were playing great this playoffs.

And in fairness with the entire Dallas roster, it's not only them that works good. Even some bench are good as well and their twin towers.

Lively and Gafford, dude. If it's with offense, Luka will give Gobery a hard time. And if it's with defense, these twin towers are giving an headache for the entire Wolves.

[Maslate]

Let's cash that bet. ^(hopefully)

Turned out let's cash in again for tomorrow as that Wolves bet and under was a bad bet.

Anyway, stay positive on the upcoming game, we can bounce back from this loss. Tomorrow, I'm rooting for the Pacers to cover the handicap, there's no news year about Haliburton playing, but the line says he'll play, and in case that wouldn't change if he'll be declared out, that is even better.

I'm also thinking of betting the under 223 as the last two games went over, maybe this time would be different.

[danherbias07]

I have not won anything yet for the Eastern Conference Finals series. I hope this time I can get it right.

Later we have a game. Here is my pick.
Indiana Pacers - Boston Celtics - Indiana Pacers ML @3.20 Risky, but I do hope the Pacers could win this home game.
Over 220.5 @1.75

The problem is defense. Indiana lacks defense because they always try to fight their opponents with speed and talent to score outside shots. They must try scoring in the paint more and defending better, especially against Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. If they can keep them below 30+ points, they might win this game.
They have a great big man at Myles Turner, they must use him more to dominate the paint since no Celtics are bigger than him, I doubt Al Horford can stop him.

Good luck everyone and have a nice day.

[Fredomago]

I have not won anything yet for the Eastern Conference Finals series. I hope this time I can get it right.

Later we have a game. Here is my pick.
Indiana Pacers - Boston Celtics - Indiana Pacers ML @3.20 Risky, but I do hope the Pacers could win this home game.
Over 220.5 @1.75

The problem is defense. Indiana lacks defense because they always try to fight their opponents with speed and talent to score outside shots. They must try scoring in the paint more and defending better, especially against Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. If they can keep them below 30+ points, they might win this game.
They have a great big man at Myles Turner, they must use him more to dominate the paint since no Celtics are bigger than him, I doubt Al Horford can stop him.

Good luck everyone and have a nice day.

Yes, they need to work inside and use Turner as advantage instead of trying to keep answering Boston's offensive system, better to break inside and let Siakam to attack inside with him and Turner they can take advantage of much higher chance of making good shots, plus, just like you mentioned Pacers also needs to tight their defense superstars like JT and JB both are capable of doing the damage they need to give that sticky defense and not give them their confidence and feel that they are still in their comfort zone.

[FanEagle]

Timberwolves choked on their huge halftime lead, and they've given the Dallas Mavericks a 2-0 lead, right here in Minnesota... We saw the Wolves win 3 of 4 games in Denver, but this really is going to be a different series and they've put themselves in a despicable situation, while it's not an impossible task to even the series in Dallas, it's definitely going to be an improbable tough task to execute, especially with Kyrie and Doncic playing at their best, and both guys are terrific at closing out games just like it been very evident in both game 1 and game 2

Game 3 is the crucial game for the Wolves, if they lose game 3, the series is over for them. The Wolves are in a different situation as they are now 0-2 while in the Denver series, they were up 2-0. Losing two games in your homecourt might take away their much-needed confidence especially since Luka and Irving were playing great this playoffs.

Well, while I do believe that Wolves will win at least one game, right now they are down 2-0 while having the home court advantage, they supposed to win at their home court and lost both games. Now they are going to Dallas, and I feel like that is going to be quite tough situation to handle, I do not expect anything to change all that easily. I am not saying that we are going to end up with something wrong, of course Wolves could still win, but losing 2 in a row at home doesn't really give anyone that much trust on Wolves to win on road.

I still believe in them and will bet them to win next game, but at this point I am scared because they may end up losing as well, they are not looking all that great, close games and all.

[Japinat]

It seems like someone is not playing with the Pacers, be careful with your bet guys, consider this big news.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10122554-nba-rumors-tyrese-haliburton-out-for-pacers-vs-celtics-game-3-with-injury

The Indiana Pacers will be missing a key piece against the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton will not play against the Celtics on Saturday night due to a hamstring injury and his status for Game 4. "also remains in serious question."

I am not sure if the bookies are just trying to hype the people with the point spread now, because before it was not confirm that he was out, the line was like -7.5 for Celtics, and now it's only -7. Maybe because this is a very important game for the Pacers, but we've seen how bad their offense is in game 2 without Haliburton.

[OgNasty]

With Indiana's arguably best player sidelined for tonight's game, I think you have to take the opportunity to grab an easy win here with the 1.31 odds.  Probably not the most profitable bet, but I think this is one of those ones where you could bet the farm.  Granted, I'm not that type of gambler, but getting 30% on your money overnight is quite a temptation.  If there were a game where I could understand someone making a larger than typical bet, this could be it.  Not saying anyone should do that, but it will take a small miracle for Indiana to win tonight.

Indiana Pacers - Boston Celtics
Winner (Incl. Overtime)
Boston Celtics

Odds
1.31

[Harkorede]

I must confess that I love my current streak as far as the NBA conference finals is concern, it's been a positive streak so far for me... And hopefully I can keep running deep or to the end of the NBA finals, it's easier said than done, right ?

Anyways, I'm on team No Haliburton, No Show tonight, he's arguably the best player on the Indiana Pacers roster, and TJ McConnell would have to take a lot of work load, probably with the assist or Andrew Nembhard who has been spectacular too, and the Rookie Ben Sheppard, However I don't think these players will be enough to penetrate the Celtics defense or inhibit the Celtics offensive prowess, I'm backing the Boston Celtics to yet again take care of business early and not take any chances at getting stunned..

Boston Celtics to win -2.5 1st Half Handicap @ 1.80 is my pick for tonight.

[stadus]

Game 1 is Dallas, game 2 this is the Wolves winning to even the series.

Spread is high after their loss, but that's even more attractive to win as it tells me it's going to be a big bounce back win by the home team. I am expecting to see the kind of defense that win games for the Wolevs, and with that, this game is gonna go under.

my picks.

Wolves -5 Loss
under 207 Loss

Updated record 20(W)-22(L)..... 45%

On the upcoming game 3, I cannot fade the home team, I believe Dallas is really the better team as the Wolves could not hold on their big lead and allowed Dallas to beat them. So game 3 after winning 2 road games, I feel Dallas are more eager to finish the series on their home court, so my pick are.

Dallas -2.5
Under 206.5

[danherbias07]

Indiana Pacers - Boston Celtics - Indiana Pacers ML @3.20 - Loss!
Over 220.5 @1.75 Win!
I really thought they could win that game. They had a good lead but could not preserve it. The Celtics made some short runs that made it a close game until they got the lead thanks to Jrue Holiday's attack to the paint and 1.

@stadus -2.5? Brave.   With how close the games are, I think I am just going for the money line.
Here is my pick for later.

Dallas Mavericks - Minnesota Timberwolves - Dallas Mavericks ML @1.80. Hmmm. So they are not the underdogs anymore. Rare. Even in the last playoffs they entered they are always the underdogs.
Over 205.5 @1.77

Home game for the Mavs. They will be cheered by their fans and I bet it will be a lively one. There's a chance they can sweep this and end it in their home so they will probably cheer their lungs out so they can celebrate early.

Good luck everyone. Have a great day.

[Harkorede]

The Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves game still remains highly unpredictable, if you ask me, Dallas took a 2-0 lead on the road, but they will be facing a huge task defending home court today against a Wolves that's got almost nothing left to lose, and they'll be heading into this game as an underdog, I mean what's the worse that could happen right ?

I'm going with the total points for the first today too, it's currently pegged at 101.5 @ 1.85, I believe that's a decent odd going by how this series have shaped so far, the offensive execution might take some sort of precedence here again.

[morvillz7z]

source: https://x.com/mcten/status/1794775251785765258

Anthony Edwards vowed to be more aggressive calling his own number in Game 3: “Y’all going to see tonight … It’s going to be a lot of shots”

...well then i'm obligatory taking the over on Ant's total points. T'Wolves have their backs against the wall, they cannot afford another loss. What better time for A. Edwards to take them back into the series with an all-time performance. He's been quiet the first two games, his shot is not falling (33% FG), and he is passing up on some open looks too. You can't rely on your role players (McDaniels, Reid), he has to take over the game, at least that's what superstars do in moments like these.

∆ A. Edwards o26.5 points @1.78 ∆  X

[Viscore]

Dallas Mavericks - Minnesota Timberwolves - Dallas Mavericks ML @1.80. Hmmm. So they are not the underdogs anymore. Rare. Even in the last playoffs they entered they are always the underdogs.

I like to folllow the right path now, I mean, Dallas won the last 2 games, the last one was close but it looks like Dallas already owned the Wolves. I can understand why the spread is quite low for Dallas, probably because everyone is thinking that Wolves should win game 3 as this is their last chance to come back in the series, but my head tells me tells me that it's going to be the same with the ECF series where it will likely result to a sweep.

But you like to take it safer, I like the ML as well. 

[OgNasty]

Anthony Edwards is saying they're going to win and he's going to be shooting the ball a lot...  I believe him.  I'll take the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Dallas Mavericks tonight.  I don't think they're going to suddenly dominate the Mavs though, so I'm saying they win by between 1-5 in order to keep things spicy and get those odds up to where it has a little excitement.  Enjoy the game!  Love those TNT broadcasts while we can get them.

Dallas Mavericks - Minnesota Timberwolves
Winning Margin (Incl. Overtime)
Minnesota Timberwolves by 1-5

Odds
6.10

[wheelz1200]

Tough play tonight Minnesota basically has to win to stay in so they will be fighting for theor lives but are on the road.  I'm gonna lay down on Wolves to keep this thing alive +1.5 which is basically a ML bet.  The bigger bet I'm making is the over.  207.5. Think this one gets in the 220s

Good luck and enjoy the game

[yahoo62278]

source: https://x.com/mcten/status/1794775251785765258

Anthony Edwards vowed to be more aggressive calling his own number in Game 3: “Y’all going to see tonight … It’s going to be a lot of shots”

...well then i'm obligatory taking the over on Ant's total points. T'Wolves have their backs against the wall, they cannot afford another loss. What better time for A. Edwards to take them back into the series with an all-time performance. He's been quiet the first two games, his shot is not falling (33% FG), and he is passing up on some open looks too. You can't rely on your role players (McDaniels, Reid), he has to take over the game, at least that's what superstars do in moments like these.

∆ A. Edwards o26.5 points @1.78 ∆

Probably a good bet as Ant will be pushing to keep his team alive. I think Dallas is going to keep their foot on the gas though in front of their home crowd and take a 3-0 lead in this series. Luka and Kyrie have just been too much for Minnesota so far and they probably aren't gonna be any less tonight.

[ralle14]

I'll be shifting sides this time since i've lost my trust in the Timberwolves after that game two as they had another poor second half while having one of the biggest leads in the first half.

We could see them wake up on the road and pull off the same thing during the Nuggets series, but i'll take the better team for now as I don't want to get my hopes up for the third time.

[stadus]

On the upcoming game 3, I cannot fade the home team, I believe Dallas is really the better team as the Wolves could not hold on their big lead and allowed Dallas to beat them. So game 3 after winning 2 road games, I feel Dallas are more eager to finish the series on their home court, so my pick are.

Dallas -2.5 win
Under 206.5 loss

Updated record 21(W)-23(L)..... 47%

Game 4 for Boston vs Pacers.

The last 3 games it's all over, and Celtics had only covered 1 game on the last 3 games they won. So I would go against the trend here especially the total as I'm thinking maybe this do or die game for the Pacers, they'll play better defense, but the celitcs are eager to fnish the series, so I'm expecting a blowout win by the Celtics.

My pick

Celtics -7.5
under 225.5

[GreatArkansas]

I am still aiming for my first win in the conference final of this season. I really hope I will get it on Pacers +8 tomorrow game.


Whether Haliburton plays or not, the Indiana Pacers have the offensive firepower to compete, they can win.
Now I'm very positive with my +8 on Pacers tomorrow.