2025 PBA Governor's Cup

[bisdak40]

To gain more attention I also think that SMB will be the favorite here and the handicap might be more than what we've seen last game 1, bookies knows how to play with the gambler and for sure they will give decent options for those who loves betting to this series, gonna wait for the live game and see if I can spare some for SMB, as I do believe that they will push their way to tie the series in winning game 2.

Well, if you have placed your bet for SMB, you might win tonight as the Beermen are having a hot start of the game. End of the first quarter and they are leading by 12 points, 30-18. It's now TNT who is struggling to score as their perimeter shooting is not there. Hope that the Beermen could sustain this lead and even the series at 1-1, but there are still too much time to go.

[Russlenat]

Hope that the Beermen could sustain this lead and even the series at 1-1, but there are still too much time to go.

They did, and that makes the series even at 1–1 now. I can already see how this might play out, I’m leaning toward this going to a Game 7. For Game 3, it could go either way, TNT or SMB, but whoever wins Game 3 might end up losing Game 4, which would turn this into a best-of-three series. If we’re looking to bet and really make it count, I think Game 4 could be the best spot.

[mirakal]

If we’re looking to bet and really make it count, I think Game 4 could be the best spot.

I’ll take note of this scenario.

But man, after checking our local competition and just doing a quick scan, you’re actually leading right now since you correctly predicted both Game 1 and Game 2. If TNT ends up winning Game 3, you’ll still be on top. Most of us have predictions going all the way to Game 7 anyway, which kind of shows how likely this series is to reach that point. Game 3 will be tomorrow at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, I'm predicting this to be a high scoring one since the last 2 games all went under.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

If we’re looking to bet and really make it count, I think Game 4 could be the best spot.

I’ll take note of this scenario.

But man, after checking our local competition and just doing a quick scan, you’re actually leading right now since you correctly predicted both Game 1 and Game 2. If TNT ends up winning Game 3, you’ll still be on top. Most of us have predictions going all the way to Game 7 anyway, which kind of shows how likely this series is to reach that point. Game 3 will be tomorrow at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, I'm predicting this to be a high scoring one since the last 2 games all went under.

Game 3, I hope Brondial will play that night. looks like he  had a very ba landing and SMB will make him rest more, Tomorrow, Both team already adjusted from their previous games and will will see a closer game, I really hope.

But man, after checking our local competition and just doing a quick scan, you’re actually leading right now since you correctly predicted both Game 1 and Game 2.

In terms of game 1 and 2, he ( @Russlenat ) is the only one who got the corrects answers on both games. BUT, he only gets 1 points on our Questions number 10-12.
We have 4 people with 3 points.

[Fredomago]

Hope that the Beermen could sustain this lead and even the series at 1-1, but there are still too much time to go.

They did, and that makes the series even at 1–1 now. I can already see how this might play out, I’m leaning toward this going to a Game 7. For Game 3, it could go either way, TNT or SMB, but whoever wins Game 3 might end up losing Game 4, which would turn this into a best-of-three series. If we’re looking to bet and really make it count, I think Game 4 could be the best spot.

Refs are doing their tricks again, there are lots of misscalls and seems that coach Chot imply that the game already over even there's still more than 9 minutes not sure but he's waiving his handkercheif, a kind of gesture that will manipulate fans perspectives, but watching the game I also notice those misscalls but it's not always in favor of SMB there are also calls where TNT gained favor.

Moving back to these series, it's good for gamblers if they'll push this till game 7, more game means more chance to bet then if luck permits will win decently.

[bisdak40]

Moving back to these series, it's good for gamblers if they'll push this till game 7, more game means more chance to bet then if luck permits will win decently.

If the series goes to Game 7, we won’t be profitable by betting a fixed amount on our favorite team because of the bookies’ juice. That’s why, if I lose Game 3, I plan to double my bet on the next game. This strategy would still make me profitable even if the series extends to Game 7, though I doubt it will — I believe it will end at Game 6, just like last year’s finals.

[Sanitough]

I believe it will end at Game 6, just like last year’s finals.

Nice spread you got there, because I’m seeing it at -5.5 now. Could this be because of SMB’s performance in Game 2? It almost feels like the line is hinting that a TNT player might be out tonight. I didn’t catch Game 2, so if anyone has info on why the line moved this much, that would help.

San Miguel Beermen backers, what’s the read here?

[mirakal]

San Miguel Beermen backers, what’s the read here?

Nothing really changes here. TNT is still fully intact, it’s just that SMB has all the hype right now. What I expect in Game 3 is a more physical matchup, and I don’t see TNT allowing SMB to jump out to an early lead like what happened in Game 2. Every game matters for them at this point.

As long as the officiating is fair, we should get a really entertaining game, probably a close one.
I’m backing TNT here, +5 already looks like good value, but I’m actually going for the moneyline at 2.67 odds.

[Japinat]

As long as the officiating is fair, we should get a really entertaining game, probably a close one.
I’m backing TNT here, +5 already looks like good value, but I’m actually going for the moneyline at 2.67 odds.

Officiating will never really be fair, at least not in the PBA. If TNT is getting +5, that tells me the bookies might be underestimating them a bit.
We’ve already seen how they play, they don’t just rely on their starters, their second unit is solid too.

Game 3 is tonight and we’re probably in for a really good one. SMB looks like they’re off to another strong start, so the big question now is how TNT responds this time. For anyone who wants to catch up, live betting is still there.

[Finestream]

Game 3 is tonight and we’re probably in for a really good one. SMB looks like they’re off to another strong start, so the big question now is how TNT responds this time. For anyone who wants to catch up, live betting is still there.

They call it a game of runs for a reason. After SMB’s huge first-quarter run, TNT answered back in the second quarter and held SMB to just 11 points, probably their lowest output so far this playoffs. By halftime, it was already TNT who had taken the lead. Now we’re in the interesting part, the third quarter. The big question is whether SMB can respond with a run of their own and try to regain control heading into the fourth. We’ll see how it plays out, this game has turned out to be really unpredictable so far.

[mirakal]

As long as the officiating is fair, we should get a really entertaining game, probably a close one.
I’m backing TNT here, +5 already looks like good value, but I’m actually going for the moneyline at 2.67 odds.

Officiating will never really be fair, at least not in the PBA. If TNT is getting +5, that tells me the bookies might be underestimating them a bit.
We’ve already seen how they play, they don’t just rely on their starters, their second unit is solid too.

Game 3 is tonight and we’re probably in for a really good one. SMB looks like they’re off to another strong start, so the big question now is how TNT responds this time. For anyone who wants to catch up, live betting is still there.

For a moment it really looked like my bet was going to win since TNT was starting to take control of the game. But in the 4th quarter, CJ Perez just exploded and hit some really crucial shots for SMB. One was a four-point play, and the last dagger was a three that pushed the lead to four. After that, TNT Tropang Giga couldn’t respond anymore.

With that, SMB is now leading the series 2–1.

[Russlenat]

With that, SMB is now leading the series 2–1.

I’m all in on TNT for Game 4. I know it sounds crazy, but I’m kind of expecting they’ll get a bit of help from the refs so they can even up the series. That last game was already a win for TNT until they collapsed in the final quarter, and CJ Perez just hit those shots at the perfect time, he was really the reason SMB pulled it off. Game 4 will be on Wednesday, and I’m expecting a strong bounce-back from TNT Tropang Giga.

[Fredomago]

With that, SMB is now leading the series 2–1.

I’m all in on TNT for Game 4. I know it sounds crazy, but I’m kind of expecting they’ll get a bit of help from the refs so they can even up the series. That last game was already a win for TNT until they collapsed in the final quarter, and CJ Perez just hit those shots at the perfect time, he was really the reason SMB pulled it off. Game 4 will be on Wednesday, and I’m expecting a strong bounce-back from TNT Tropang Giga.

The timing of those wild shots gave SMB the win I agree, and similar to what you said kabayan it's almost a win for TNT though SMB got a good run during the first half but TNT manage to outrun them but those outside shots from Perez very crucial but it went and gave them that momentum to overturn the tempo then completed the win, game 4 will be an interesting one, if these series will be push till game 7 chances that TNT will win the game back, else it would be too difficult once SMB gained that 3-1 lead, they can complete it without giving any chance for TNT to extend the series.