2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Distinctin]

I don't know yet the betting spread in game one but it's like be -5.5 for the SMB and I will gladly take it. Actually, Meralco only won that series because Ginebra is undermanned, no Grey and Malonzo who are both great outside shooters, but now Meralco will be facing a healthy SMB which is a better team that Ginebra.

Because the game 1 is on June 5, so it's too early to expect for the odds. Just relax a bit, I understand the urge to bet but just like the NBA, they also have a break to rest and be fully ready in the Finals. By the way, anyone here interested to bet with my, I'm betting on the SMB and will be giving a spread of -2.5 for my team. Just DM me if anyone is interested here.

That's a nice handicap for Bolts, if there are Meralco fans here I'm sure they'll take that. Knowing the PBA, anything can happen, they can manipulate this to make it a long series, maybe at max of game 6, but if Meralco will have 2 wins, that's automatic winning the series right?

I won't be betting on this, sorry, I'll pass because I allocate my funds in the NBA where I can see the NBA finals is 50/50 despite it doesn't look like that in the sportsbook.

[Fredomago]

I don't know yet the betting spread in game one but it's like be -5.5 for the SMB and I will gladly take it. Actually, Meralco only won that series because Ginebra is undermanned, no Grey and Malonzo who are both great outside shooters, but now Meralco will be facing a healthy SMB which is a better team that Ginebra.

Because the game 1 is on June 5, so it's too early to expect for the odds. Just relax a bit, I understand the urge to bet but just like the NBA, they also have a break to rest and be fully ready in the Finals. By the way, anyone here interested to bet with my, I'm betting on the SMB and will be giving a spread of -2.5 for my team. Just DM me if anyone is interested here.

That's a nice handicap for Bolts, if there are Meralco fans here I'm sure they'll take that. Knowing the PBA, anything can happen, they can manipulate this to make it a long series, maybe at max of game 6, but if Meralco will have 2 wins, that's automatic winning the series right?

I won't be betting on this, sorry, I'll pass because I allocate my funds in the NBA where I can see the NBA finals is 50/50 despite it doesn't look like that in the sportsbook.

Yeah, I also think that it's more exciting or interesting betting with NBA finals than PBA though I'm always vocal regarding to how bias am I since SMB is the one who's going to play for the finals, but I think PBA will play this series to make money, especially now that they are reaching places that still gaining fans interest.

Let see if there are fans here any kabayan that will take the offer, Best of luck mga Kabayan!

[Distinctin]

I don't know yet the betting spread in game one but it's like be -5.5 for the SMB and I will gladly take it. Actually, Meralco only won that series because Ginebra is undermanned, no Grey and Malonzo who are both great outside shooters, but now Meralco will be facing a healthy SMB which is a better team that Ginebra.

Because the game 1 is on June 5, so it's too early to expect for the odds. Just relax a bit, I understand the urge to bet but just like the NBA, they also have a break to rest and be fully ready in the Finals. By the way, anyone here interested to bet with my, I'm betting on the SMB and will be giving a spread of -2.5 for my team. Just DM me if anyone is interested here.

That's a nice handicap for Bolts, if there are Meralco fans here I'm sure they'll take that. Knowing the PBA, anything can happen, they can manipulate this to make it a long series, maybe at max of game 6, but if Meralco will have 2 wins, that's automatic winning the series right?

I won't be betting on this, sorry, I'll pass because I allocate my funds in the NBA where I can see the NBA finals is 50/50 despite it doesn't look like that in the sportsbook.

Yeah, I also think that it's more exciting or interesting betting with NBA finals than PBA though I'm always vocal regarding to how bias am I since SMB is the one who's going to play for the finals, but I think PBA will play this series to make money, especially now that they are reaching places that still gaining fans interest.

Let see if there are fans here any kabayan that will take the offer, Best of luck mga Kabayan!

The interesting story here about the record of SMB which was 10-1 in the regular season was they only loss to the Meralco Bolts. But it was their last game in the season as they already secured the top 1 in the ranking, a low scoring game (95-92), so we can say that Meralco is capable of beating the SMB.

We can check the boxscore here

[Fredomago]

The interesting story here about the record of SMB which was 10-1 in the regular season was they only loss to the Meralco Bolts. But it was their last game in the season as they already secured the top 1 in the ranking, a low scoring game (95-92), so we can say that Meralco is capable of beating the SMB.

We can check the boxscore here

Something that might give bettors some heads up, I mean even it's only in the regular season the chance still possible, but I rather to enjoy wathcing the game than placing a bet which really tough to take as there's upset that can be done and we don't know when it will happen, it's more on how the bettors will take their own research and how they will place their bets, it's more on how you think it was, hahaha, instinct or something inside you as a gambler's mindset!

[Distinctin]

The interesting story here about the record of SMB which was 10-1 in the regular season was they only loss to the Meralco Bolts. But it was their last game in the season as they already secured the top 1 in the ranking, a low scoring game (95-92), so we can say that Meralco is capable of beating the SMB.

We can check the boxscore here

Something that might give bettors some heads up, I mean even it's only in the regular season the chance still possible, but I rather to enjoy wathcing the game than placing a bet which really tough to take as there's upset that can be done and we don't know when it will happen, it's more on how the bettors will take their own research and how they will place their bets, it's more on how you think it was, hahaha, instinct or something inside you as a gambler's mindset!

If I will put my bet on SMB with the spread in the pre game, I think it will not be a wise idea as most likely Meralco will just cover. So here's what I'm gonna do, sometimes SMB will have a sloppy start and will let Meralco take a good lead, that is the opportunity I'm taking if the spread is lower than the pregame spread or if the moneyline is over +100. It could be a rare opportunity, but knowing how PBA operates, they love to excite the fans, so I'll take chances.

[bisdak40]

The interesting story here about the record of SMB which was 10-1 in the regular season was they only loss to the Meralco Bolts. But it was their last game in the season as they already secured the top 1 in the ranking, a low scoring game (95-92), so we can say that Meralco is capable of beating the SMB.

We can check the boxscore here

Something that might give bettors some heads up, I mean even it's only in the regular season the chance still possible, but I rather to enjoy wathcing the game than placing a bet which really tough to take as there's upset that can be done and we don't know when it will happen, it's more on how the bettors will take their own research and how they will place their bets, it's more on how you think it was, hahaha, instinct or something inside you as a gambler's mindset!

Though I'm a fan of SMB but when it comes to betting I would analyze the game before betting on this series. If the spread is high then most likely I would bet for Meralco Bolts with the handicap of course as I think every game will be a close one. For now, nothing has been put yet on the bookies on what would be the spread but for sure SMB would be the overwhelming favorite of this series.

[Fredomago]

The interesting story here about the record of SMB which was 10-1 in the regular season was they only loss to the Meralco Bolts. But it was their last game in the season as they already secured the top 1 in the ranking, a low scoring game (95-92), so we can say that Meralco is capable of beating the SMB.

We can check the boxscore here

Something that might give bettors some heads up, I mean even it's only in the regular season the chance still possible, but I rather to enjoy wathcing the game than placing a bet which really tough to take as there's upset that can be done and we don't know when it will happen, it's more on how the bettors will take their own research and how they will place their bets, it's more on how you think it was, hahaha, instinct or something inside you as a gambler's mindset!

Though I'm a fan of SMB but when it comes to betting I would analyze the game before betting on this series. If the spread is high then most likely I would bet for Meralco Bolts with the handicap of course as I think every game will be a close one. For now, nothing has been put yet on the bookies on what would be the spread but for sure SMB would be the overwhelming favorite of this series.

I believe I'm terms of analyzing your talent and skills are great kabayan hahahah,  and yes with how bolts give that efforts to win the series against the crowd favorite, if that same intensity they might bring interesting series as well against SMB, same with how you anticipate this upcoming game SMB may earn that respect from the bookies and maybe have that more than -7.5 handicap just my opinion though, let's see if how the game will turn and what will be the offers from the bookies before the game start. Best of luck Kabayan!

[Viscore]

^^^maybe have that more than -7.5 handicap just my opinion though, let's see if how the game will turn and what will be the offers from the bookies before the game start. Best of luck Kabayan!

SMB is really the heavy favorite based on the point spread that has been release.

As we can see, https://duelbits.com/sportsbook/basketball/match/50475761-San-Miguel-Beermen-vs-Bolts
SMB is -7.5 and the total is only 192.5. Our books had probably considered the defense of Meralco and that this game will not be a high scoring game. I guess I'll wait for more market option in this game, SMB total IMO is easier to predict, and it should be over.

[Fredomago]

^^^maybe have that more than -7.5 handicap just my opinion though, let's see if how the game will turn and what will be the offers from the bookies before the game start. Best of luck Kabayan!

SMB is really the heavy favorite based on the point spread that has been release.

As we can see, https://duelbits.com/sportsbook/basketball/match/50475761-San-Miguel-Beermen-vs-Bolts
SMB is -7.5 and the total is only 192.5. Our books had probably considered the defense of Meralco and that this game will not be a high scoring game. I guess I'll wait for more market option in this game, SMB total IMO is easier to predict, and it should be over.

Well if meralco managed to sustained that good defense maybe they can limit that total points  I mean if they put that pressure and not to allow SMB especially those key players to gave their confidence, though I think SMB can easily break that tight defense as JMF is a very big difference,  he can take the shot or pass the ball to the shooters which almost everyone is capable to made it, like what you said better to what for more available options or bet only with the amount that you are willing to let go, and make sure to enjoy watching the game.

[Finestream]

^^^maybe have that more than -7.5 handicap just my opinion though, let's see if how the game will turn and what will be the offers from the bookies before the game start. Best of luck Kabayan!

SMB is really the heavy favorite based on the point spread that has been release.

As we can see, https://duelbits.com/sportsbook/basketball/match/50475761-San-Miguel-Beermen-vs-Bolts
SMB is -7.5 and the total is only 192.5. Our books had probably considered the defense of Meralco and that this game will not be a high scoring game. I guess I'll wait for more market option in this game, SMB total IMO is easier to predict, and it should be over.

Well if meralco managed to sustained that good defense maybe they can limit that total points  I mean if they put that pressure and not to allow SMB especially those key players to gave their confidence, though I think SMB can easily break that tight defense as JMF is a very big difference,  he can take the shot or pass the ball to the shooters which almost everyone is capable to made it, like what you said better to what for more available options or bet only with the amount that you are willing to let go, and make sure to enjoy watching the game.

I hope the series will be enjoyable to watch because in paper, it looks like SMB are just gonna smash the Bolts in every game. Maybe we will not witness a game 7 here, max at 5 or 6, but hopefully Meralco will make the game interesting by making it a close contest. I like to see how Meralco would win because they can't attack the paint, hence their 3 point shooting should be accurate, and I know Meralco is not a good 3 point shooter, so that's a problem they need to solve.

[Japinat]

I hope the series will be enjoyable to watch because in paper, it looks like SMB are just gonna smash the Bolts in every game. Maybe we will not witness a game 7 here, max at 5 or 6, but hopefully Meralco will make the game interesting by making it a close contest.

SMB is not Ginebra, so most likely game 7 is not going to happen. In fact, I think this will be a short series and it will start tonight for SMB winning the game. The odds are already available, and the point spread is -5.5 for SMB, pretty much the same versus the ROS on their first game.

On the first game, SMB is well rested, so I am rooting for their good shooting with over 97.5.

I like to see how Meralco would win because they can't attack the paint, hence their 3 point shooting should be accurate, and I know Meralco is not a good 3 point shooter, so that's a problem they need to solve.

That remained to be see, but don't worry, we will see the result in game 1 that will start tonight at 7:30 PM.

[Maslate]

SMB was leading by 7 points after the first half, but Meralco made their run starting in the 3rd quarter, so the lead of SMB is now down to just 1 point. I thought this game would not be exciting, but it looks like Meralco has made it very competitive. Now, it could be a 50/50 game, and those gamblers who took the moneyline for Meralco, especially at the half, are lucky.

As of this writing, SMB is still scoreless in the 3rd, and it was a 9-0 run by Meralco that resulted for SMB to call a timeout.

Spread now is SMB -1.5 only, that's very enticing, right?

[Fredomago]

SMB was leading by 7 points after the first half, but Meralco made their run starting in the 3rd quarter, so the lead of SMB is now down to just 1 point. I thought this game would not be exciting, but it looks like Meralco has made it very competitive. Now, it could be a 50/50 game, and those gamblers who took the moneyline for Meralco, especially at the half, are lucky.

As of this writing, SMB is still scoreless in the 3rd, and it was a 9-0 run by Meralco that resulted for SMB to call a timeout.

Spread now is SMB -1.5 only, that's very enticing, right?

Still a close game between these two teams, and the spread still enticing as if you are a SMB fan it might be give decent chance of winning good amount as odd for ML and handicap seems to be on the bettors side, though with how the game being played by meralco seems that those who take their side before the game started especially those who pick the ML that's something huge.

It's still a long way as there's a whole 4th to watch out, anything can happen and it's more on luck for bettors, timing and trust for the team that they back up.

[blockman]

Well done Meralco Bolts. Although it's still a first game and there could be more. But aside from this championship, there is a good talk that's happening right now. It's possible that with the next season/conference, there can be another guest team and there won't be height limits anymore for the imports as they say. This might be the time that many fans are going to watch and come see if ever Dwight Howard is going to be taken by whichever team.
(https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/no-height-limit-imports-potential-guest-team-spice-up-next-season/)

[Finestream]

Well done Meralco Bolts. Although it's still a first game and there could be more. But aside from this championship, there is a good talk that's happening right now. It's possible that with the next season/conference, there can be another guest team and there won't be height limits anymore for the imports as they say. This might be the time that many fans are going to watch and come see if ever Dwight Howard is going to be taken by whichever team.
(https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/no-height-limit-imports-potential-guest-team-spice-up-next-season/)

They better get Dwight because he is very much interested in playing in the PBA. That would boost the viewership and for sure fans will be watching in the arena. PBA needs some good advertisement now, because even if they are denying they are sinking, but that's what we are seeing as a fan.

On the game 1 result, I was not surprised at all, Meralco played good defense and they'll able to elimiante the hot 3 point shooting of SMB. JMF could not dominate inside as he gets double easily and Meralco's big men, especially are not afraid to defend him, although both bigs of Meralco were in foul trouble, but they were able to finish the game without getting fouled out.

[ultrloa]

Well done Meralco Bolts. Although it's still a first game and there could be more. But aside from this championship, there is a good talk that's happening right now. It's possible that with the next season/conference, there can be another guest team and there won't be height limits anymore for the imports as they say. This might be the time that many fans are going to watch and come see if ever Dwight Howard is going to be taken by whichever team.
(https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/no-height-limit-imports-potential-guest-team-spice-up-next-season/)

They better get Dwight because he is very much interested in playing in the PBA. That would boost the viewership and for sure fans will be watching in the arena. PBA needs some good advertisement now, because even if they are denying they are sinking, but that's what we are seeing as a fan.

On the game 1 result, I was not surprised at all, Meralco played good defense and they'll able to elimiante the hot 3 point shooting of SMB. JMF could not dominate inside as he gets double easily and Meralco's big men, especially are not afraid to defend him, although both bigs of Meralco were in foul trouble, but they were able to finish the game without getting fouled out.

Yeah that also can boost the interest of people since a lot of Filipino fans love Dwight and if they successfully acquire him then provably this could make the next conference to be more exciting since majority want to see how Dwight perform in Philippines and if he can dominate the league.

For sure Meralco already know how to figure out defending JMF since they already know how the guy play. So its great that they overcome the big challenges and perform really better on game one. But I expect something more great on game two since for sure that star studied SMB won't let Meralco get another win. But I expect this to reach at game 7 since usually this is how PBA work since they are pure business and nothing surprising about that.

[Fredomago]

Yeah that also can boost the interest of people since a lot of Filipino fans love Dwight and if they successfully acquire him then provably this could make the next conference to be more exciting since majority want to see how Dwight perform in Philippines and if he can dominate the league.

Yup, if they bring Dwight for sure it will create good impact and the effect will bring fans interest, who knows maybe that's the spark that PBA is looking to bring that old glory to the league, though still too early for that as we all know how the league is being controlled by few big names behind, but not to be a killjoy I also want to see Dwight playing for sure our local players will be inspired playing with him or against him.

For sure Meralco already know how to figure out defending JMF since they already know how the guy play. So its great that they overcome the big challenges and perform really better on game one. But I expect something more great on game two since for sure that star studied SMB won't let Meralco get another win. But I expect this to reach at game 7 since usually this is how PBA work since they are pure business and nothing surprising about that.

If the series will reach game 7 it will be a profitable series for PBA, I guess after that win SMB will find that counter they somehow try to keep that same design play for JMF but Meralco manage to bother him inside so afdjustments will be needed and for sure if they can't make it inside their outside shooters will be ready this upcoming game 2, SMB will try to tie this series to kill that confidence from Meralco.

[Maslate]

The line for Game 2 is up. Those who believe that SMB will bounce back to even the series can get them at -5.5 now. They had a good lead in Game 1 with 7 points, so I think a great strategy is to bet on them to cover the spread in the first half. If they don't cover in the first half, you can double down in the second half. There's no way SMB will go down 0-2 against the Meralco Bolts.

As for the total scoring, if SMB is dictating the game, it should easily go over. So, my prediction for Game 2 is to bet on the team total over for SMB and the combined total over for both teams.

[blockman]

Well done Meralco Bolts. Although it's still a first game and there could be more. But aside from this championship, there is a good talk that's happening right now. It's possible that with the next season/conference, there can be another guest team and there won't be height limits anymore for the imports as they say. This might be the time that many fans are going to watch and come see if ever Dwight Howard is going to be taken by whichever team.
(https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/no-height-limit-imports-potential-guest-team-spice-up-next-season/)

They better get Dwight because he is very much interested in playing in the PBA. That would boost the viewership and for sure fans will be watching in the arena. PBA needs some good advertisement now, because even if they are denying they are sinking, but that's what we are seeing as a fan.

Yes, for sure that he's going to full all of those seats in the arenas or courts where they are going to play. Smart Araneta will surely be full when the time comes that Dwight will play for any team. He has already showed his interest on it so, with the right contract and amount, sure he'd like to jump on it. I don't know why they're putting a lot of denials about that the league is sinking because it's being seen. Even on this championship, people are thinking that it's going to be SMB that will become a champ. But we shall see that and it's a good starter to see Meralco took game 1.

[Finestream]

The line for Game 2 is up. Those who believe that SMB will bounce back to even the series can get them at -5.5 now. They had a good lead in Game 1 with 7 points, so I think a great strategy is to bet on them to cover the spread in the first half. If they don't cover in the first half, you can double down in the second half. There's no way SMB will go down 0-2 against the Meralco Bolts.

As for the total scoring, if SMB is dictating the game, it should easily go over. So, my prediction for Game 2 is to bet on the team total over for SMB and the combined total over for both teams.

There's a little movement on the point spread, as you posted, it was -5.5 but now it's already -7.5 for a 1.90 odds. Still over 4 hours before game 2, I'm gonna observe this, if the spread keeps rising, I'm gonna hammer the SMB here to win and cover. As to the total, it's the same as in game 2 at 190.5, if SMB gonna win, this should go over 190.5, but on the other hand, it's also possible that it will be a scoring game if SMB will fully dominate the Meralco Bolts.