2024 PBA Governor's Cup

[blockman]

I don't know why some people can't believe that Junemar still have won the MVP for the seventh time. Come on guys, the guy deserve it and we can see that there's a statistics basis for that so it's not hokus pokus that he has won it. Maybe not from the folks here in forum guys but in social medias, I have seen a lot of them can't believe on it. As for the TNT game, I agree that Mikey is really needed by them and I think that's the reason why he's also hard on the team and trying to make feel important of himself.

[Fredomago]

I don't know why some people can't believe that Junemar still have won the MVP for the seventh time. Come on guys, the guy deserve it and we can see that there's a statistics basis for that so it's not hokus pokus that he has won it. Maybe not from the folks here in forum guys but in social medias, I have seen a lot of them can't believe on it. As for the TNT game, I agree that Mikey is really needed by them and I think that's the reason why he's also hard on the team and trying to make feel important of himself.

Sorry kabayan if I will answer you since I'm also once of those who can't believe that Abay can win that title since his performances is not in the same level from how I look at him before,  I mean yes he deserves to win and no question about that, statistics and voting might give him an edge against scottie and CStand and thays what happen he win  and he takes the award  and add the trophy to keep establishing his goat status don't get me wrong 😉 establishing means putting the big gap behind to anyone who play from this league 😉

[goinmerry]

Here's the full criteria.

The criteria used since the 2022–23 PBA season are as follows:[1]

45% average statistical points
30% press and media votes
25% players' votes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBA_Most_Valuable_Player_Award

If I'm not mistaken, that article is outdated. We are not sure of the percentage.

Aside from that, the PBA's Commissioner's Office is also part of the voting criteria. We should see the percentage for each though.

Season 47 is the basis of the recent MVP award and Fajardo played 46 games there where he puts his best stats after being injured for long.

[bisdak40]

Are you watching the game now? It seems like TNT is really feeling the loss of Pogoy and Mikey Williams, as they are currently trailing. Though I can say it's a close game now, since Castro isn't playing well, I think their import will be tired in the second half. I thought the high spread was overvalued, but there's a big chance that Magnolia will win this game and cover the spread. Anyway, I think I'm going to place a live bet after the first half since there's currently no live betting on my sportsbook.

Yes, it's tough to watch TNT trailing by a lot of points. They used to be a strong team, and it's surprising to see them losing by such a big difference. There's still the second half left, but if you believe they can make a comeback, TNT's moneyline might give you some appealing odds.

I have not bet for the game last night because i'm still observing the imports and i could say that this Tyler Bey can play and Magnolia has a bright future ahead in this conference at least for me. Bey registered 31 points and 20 rebounds in an impressive outing against an undermanned TNT Katropa.

Games on Wednesday:

Blackwater vs Converge
Meralco vs ROS

Though no odds yet but i have my eye on Blackwater because Converge has lost their key players to SMC teams.

[Yamifoud]

Though no odds yet but i have my eye on Blackwater because Converge has lost their key players to SMC teams.

Isn't Blackwater like a farm team? Even though Converge released two key players, I still think they're a stronger team than Blackwater. So, I believe the quality of the imports on both teams will make a big difference. The team with the better import will likely win.

I expect this game to be close, so I might consider taking the handicap for Blackwater because I think they'll be the underdog.

[Russlenat]

Though no odds yet but i have my eye on Blackwater because Converge has lost their key players to SMC teams.

Isn't Blackwater like a farm team? Even though Converge released two key players, I still think they're a stronger team than Blackwater. So, I believe the quality of the imports on both teams will make a big difference. The team with the better import will likely win.

That's the rumor, but it doesn't matter much because we have imports that could make the team better. It would be different if it were an all-Filipino cup, as the most talented players are not in the farm team; they are already picked up by larger teams like SMB and TNT. Personally, I don't know who the imports are on these teams, so I might just wait and bet live, perhaps after the first quarter, to see which team has the better import.

I expect this game to be close, so I might consider taking the handicap for Blackwater because I think they'll be the underdog.

That would be a better strategy, and an interesting fact is that weaker teams often perform well in the early stages of the conference. So, the best chance to support them is during their first game.

[bisdak40]

Though no odds yet but i have my eye on Blackwater because Converge has lost their key players to SMC teams.

Isn't Blackwater like a farm team? Even though Converge released two key players, I still think they're a stronger team than Blackwater. So, I believe the quality of the imports on both teams will make a big difference. The team with the better import will likely win.

I expect this game to be close, so I might consider taking the handicap for Blackwater because I think they'll be the underdog.

Yeah, you are right mate, the quality of imports will make the difference even if Converge has a little edge on the local players but for me it doesn't matter on these two teams but of course i will take the one with handicap when betting for Blackwater. So far, no odds yet even though its less than 20 hours to go before the game.

[Kasabus]

Though no odds yet but i have my eye on Blackwater because Converge has lost their key players to SMC teams.

Isn't Blackwater like a farm team? Even though Converge released two key players, I still think they're a stronger team than Blackwater. So, I believe the quality of the imports on both teams will make a big difference. The team with the better import will likely win.

I expect this game to be close, so I might consider taking the handicap for Blackwater because I think they'll be the underdog.

Yeah, you are right mate, the quality of imports will make the difference even if Converge has a little edge on the local players but for me it doesn't matter on these two teams but of course i will take the one with handicap when betting for Blackwater. So far, no odds yet even though its less than 20 hours to go before the game.

Later, we are going to check the odds for this matchup. The game is quite early, and I might not be able to watch it as I'll be busy tomorrow. However, I have my eyes on the Bolts vs. ROS game. Hopefully, Coach Yeng can elevate ROS's performance as he has done in the past. If that doesn't happen, I might start believing that his coaching style has become obsolete.

[Fredomago]

Hopefully, Coach Yeng can elevate ROS's performance as he has done in the past. If that doesn't happen, I might start believing that his coaching style has become obsolete.

His coaching style still have that big impact for the team, but the players that he managing I think that's the big difference compared from those players that he handled from the past. I personally can say that they still don't have that caliber to be a championship competitor not unless the import that they are bringing is someone who can elevate everyone. That might bring the big impact to ROS, too early for concluding, it's the first game and everything can happen maybe better to bet during the live game to see it first the performances of each teams.

[Sanitough]

So far, no odds yet even though its less than 20 hours to go before the game.

There are no odds available for this particular game yet, but for the other game, Meralco vs. ROS, the odds have already been released.

For the point spread: -3.5 Meralco
For the total: 197.5

In my view, I'm going to bet on Meralco, as I favor them being a defensive team. Although it's not easy to predict this early on which team will play impressively, I'm going to trust my gut feeling. Meralco is known for being a good team with solid chemistry, and Chris Newsome is surely very confident after winning a gold medal and playing excellent defense against RHJ.


Just a quick update, odds for the first game are already out just now.

Blackwater is +7.5
Total is 201.5

[arwin100]

Hopefully, Coach Yeng can elevate ROS's performance as he has done in the past. If that doesn't happen, I might start believing that his coaching style has become obsolete.

His coaching style still have that big impact for the team, but the players that he managing I think that's the big difference compared from those players that he handled from the past. I personally can say that they still don't have that caliber to be a championship competitor not unless the import that they are bringing is someone who can elevate everyone. That might bring the big impact to ROS, too early for concluding, it's the first game and everything can happen maybe better to bet during the live game to see it first the performances of each teams.

Coach Yeng is a relevant coach and his coaching style still give a huge impact to their team since many players still get motivated to play more better basketball because they don't want to get scolded by their coach. But the problem their is they can't get more better player since sister companies are always manipulating the league by taking those strong rosters that's why for them its really hard to get better players since they can't take any action to those big companies which manipulate the league. Maybe your right and this season their only hope is to get a impressive import that can help their team in various aspect so that they can possibly win a championship this season. But I really doubt it will happen since they would provably struggle since SMB and MVP group has  so many stars on their team.

[Questat]

Just a quick update, odds for the first game are already out just now.

Blackwater is +7.5
Total is 201.5

It's too high. Usually, this kind of handicap looks like a trap, but since Blackwater is just really a bad team, at least that's what is labeled for them. I don't know if they'll change this season with a new import. In the end, it would still become a battle of imports, and you know, if Blackwater's import turns out to be a dominant one, then an upset is likely to happen. So, while taking the handicap is attractive, I think the moneyline would provide more excitement.

[Fredomago]

Hopefully, Coach Yeng can elevate ROS's performance as he has done in the past. If that doesn't happen, I might start believing that his coaching style has become obsolete.

His coaching style still have that big impact for the team, but the players that he managing I think that's the big difference compared from those players that he handled from the past. I personally can say that they still don't have that caliber to be a championship competitor not unless the import that they are bringing is someone who can elevate everyone. That might bring the big impact to ROS, too early for concluding, it's the first game and everything can happen maybe better to bet during the live game to see it first the performances of each teams.

Coach Yeng is a relevant coach and his coaching style still give a huge impact to their team since many players still get motivated to play more better basketball because they don't want to get scolded by their coach. But the problem their is they can't get more better player since sister companies are always manipulating the league by taking those strong rosters that's why for them its really hard to get better players since they can't take any action to those big companies which manipulate the league. Maybe your right and this season their only hope is to get a impressive import that can help their team in various aspect so that they can possibly win a championship this season. But I really doubt it will happen since they would provably struggle since SMB and MVP group has  so many stars on their team.

That's the point that I really wanted to brought out, there's manipulation and we can't deny that fact and if I remember it right coach Yeng is very vocal with how the league is being handled, in terms of being a contender, the chance for ROS is very slim just like what you mentioned the rotations of players, both SMC and MVP squads do have multiple stars who can help to carry the team compared with what ROS got right now.

[bisdak40]

Just a quick update, odds for the first game are already out just now.

Blackwater is +7.5
Total is 201.5

It's too high. Usually, this kind of handicap looks like a trap, but since Blackwater is just really a bad team, at least that's what is labeled for them. I don't know if they'll change this season with a new import. In the end, it would still become a battle of imports, and you know, if Blackwater's import turns out to be a dominant one, then an upset is likely to happen. So, while taking the handicap is attractive, I think the moneyline would provide more excitement.

Blackwater demolished Converge on the first game today. Don't know what the ML odds, must have been 3.5x, if the handicap is 7.5. Their import got only 21 point but the good thing is that 5 of Blackwater's locals scored in double digits which was lead by JV Casio with his 15 points.

It's interesting to bet on the underdogs on the team's first game as they are still adjusting to their imports so upset really happens here.

Have not bet on Blackwater but won on the over/under as i bet for "under 216.5 @1.94", first bet and first win in the PBA betting hehe.

[Japinat]

Just a quick update, odds for the first game are already out just now.

Blackwater is +7.5
Total is 201.5

It's too high. Usually, this kind of handicap looks like a trap, but since Blackwater is just really a bad team, at least that's what is labeled for them. I don't know if they'll change this season with a new import. In the end, it would still become a battle of imports, and you know, if Blackwater's import turns out to be a dominant one, then an upset is likely to happen. So, while taking the handicap is attractive, I think the moneyline would provide more excitement.

Blackwater demolished Converge on the first game today. Don't know what the ML odds, must have been 3.5x, if the handicap is 7.5. Their import got only 21 point but the good thing is that 5 of Blackwater's locals scored in double digits which was lead by JV Casio with his 15 points.

It's interesting to bet on the underdogs on the team's first game as they are still adjusting to their imports so upset really happens here.

Have not bet on Blackwater but won on the over/under as i bet for "under 216.5 @1.94", first bet and first win in the PBA betting hehe.

I wasn't able to watch the game, but I'm quite surprised by the outcome. I thought Blackwater was a bad team, but beating Converge by 19 points is just too much. The moneyline odds are quite sweet on this one, so whoever bet on that moneyline is already okay not betting on the 2nd game.

Talking about the 2nd game, I thought it's at 7:00 PM. I was surprised it hadn't started and found out it will start at 8:00 PM. Has the PBA changed their schedule? Usually, the last game of the day starts at 7:00 PM at the latest.

[Russlenat]

Turns out the ROS and Meralco game has become a high-scoring one, LOL. I hope they'll continue shooting well, as I have my bet on the total range of 221-230 with x20 odds. If I win this (lucky), I'll have more funds to gamble tomorrow since there are plenty of NBA games available.

[Questat]

Turns out the ROS and Meralco game has become a high-scoring one, LOL. I hope they'll continue shooting well, as I have my bet on the total range of 221-230 with x20 odds. If I win this (lucky), I'll have more funds to gamble tomorrow since there are plenty of NBA games available.

Good luck on that, mate! In the 2nd quarter, they slowed down a bit, so let's hope they'll start to step on the pedal again in the 2nd half so you'll win your bet. Meralco is known as a low-scoring team, and when they are in control, the result is likely to be a low-scoring game. So far, they are leading by double digits already, so let's see if ROS will come back in the 2nd half.

[arwin100]

Hopefully, Coach Yeng can elevate ROS's performance as he has done in the past. If that doesn't happen, I might start believing that his coaching style has become obsolete.

His coaching style still have that big impact for the team, but the players that he managing I think that's the big difference compared from those players that he handled from the past. I personally can say that they still don't have that caliber to be a championship competitor not unless the import that they are bringing is someone who can elevate everyone. That might bring the big impact to ROS, too early for concluding, it's the first game and everything can happen maybe better to bet during the live game to see it first the performances of each teams.

Coach Yeng is a relevant coach and his coaching style still give a huge impact to their team since many players still get motivated to play more better basketball because they don't want to get scolded by their coach. But the problem their is they can't get more better player since sister companies are always manipulating the league by taking those strong rosters that's why for them its really hard to get better players since they can't take any action to those big companies which manipulate the league. Maybe your right and this season their only hope is to get a impressive import that can help their team in various aspect so that they can possibly win a championship this season. But I really doubt it will happen since they would provably struggle since SMB and MVP group has  so many stars on their team.

That's the point that I really wanted to brought out, there's manipulation and we can't deny that fact and if I remember it right coach Yeng is very vocal with how the league is being handled, in terms of being a contender, the chance for ROS is very slim just like what you mentioned the rotations of players, both SMC and MVP squads do have multiple stars who can help to carry the team compared with what ROS got right now.

That's why we cannot expect that those independent team will win a championship right now since they can't even get those great players on their team since usually the farm team of those big companies are always there to take those number one pick then trade to SMB or MVP groups. That's why I don't feel excited watching PBA because games are much predictable. Compare before where we can really see those independent team can compete since they can still get great players that can help them. If PBA remains like this for sure a lot of people will lost their interest to watch them. But still even if I'm not into PBA now still getting some updates from inlfuencers to see which team are currently leading and following those Gilas boys performance on PBA or even on international stage.

[Hypnosis00]

Turns out the ROS and Meralco game has become a high-scoring one, LOL. I hope they'll continue shooting well, as I have my bet on the total range of 221-230 with x20 odds. If I win this (lucky), I'll have more funds to gamble tomorrow since there are plenty of NBA games available.

Good luck on that, mate! In the 2nd quarter, they slowed down a bit, so let's hope they'll start to step on the pedal again in the 2nd half so you'll win your bet. Meralco is known as a low-scoring team, and when they are in control, the result is likely to be a low-scoring game. So far, they are leading by double digits already, so let's see if ROS will come back in the 2nd half.

The 2nd and 3rd quarter were the low scoring quarters but in the 4th quarter both teams scored at least 30 points but it was suppose to be a foul game and maybe his bet has a chance of winning. It's just unfortunate that ROS melted a lot of time and failed to shot the 3 point shot, that could have made the game interesting as they still have time out I believe.

Final score 107-102. MERALCO wins

[Fredomago]

Just a quick update, odds for the first game are already out just now.

Blackwater is +7.5
Total is 201.5

It's too high. Usually, this kind of handicap looks like a trap, but since Blackwater is just really a bad team, at least that's what is labeled for them. I don't know if they'll change this season with a new import. In the end, it would still become a battle of imports, and you know, if Blackwater's import turns out to be a dominant one, then an upset is likely to happen. So, while taking the handicap is attractive, I think the moneyline would provide more excitement.

Blackwater demolished Converge on the first game today. Don't know what the ML odds, must have been 3.5x, if the handicap is 7.5. Their import got only 21 point but the good thing is that 5 of Blackwater's locals scored in double digits which was lead by JV Casio with his 15 points.

It's interesting to bet on the underdogs on the team's first game as they are still adjusting to their imports so upset really happens here.

Have not bet on Blackwater but won on the over/under as i bet for "under 216.5 @1.94", first bet and first win in the PBA betting hehe.

I didn't watch the game but managed to check during live game inside stake, and see that blackwater dominated the entire game, I regret the chance of betting in early 4th where handicap still -13.5 and the lead already 20+ points thinking that it can be a trapped but it didn't , as blackwater wins and cover that handicap, I guess during that live event there are gamblers who thinks  that converged can still catch up and snatched the game, but it didn't happen as blackwater secure their first win in this season.