Topic: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup - page 347. (Read 99121 times)

Congrats @bisdak40

I also have mine, I didn't bet on the pregame as I wanted to see how Meralco would play, and my instinct tells me to take them because they'll win, and I'm right.

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Next game, I bet on NLEX to win, just the extra amount I won from the first game but I would happy to withdraw again. 

Meralco did win the game with a narrow margin. Bolts' new guy, Banchero did the dirty work for the Bolts with his 23 points while for the Hotshots, Lee and Abueva's contribution were not enough to tow the Hotshots to victory.

I think we are going to see an SMC vs MVP company in the Finals with the way this series is going. Abueva is not 100 percent while Lee struggles with his PG percentage.

Again, the game is still very close. We are in game 2 now and the 1st half will be ended in less than 2 minutes.

I was looking at the smart live streaming but could not find the game, so for now I'm just looking at the official website.
https://pba.ph/playbyplay

Meralco has a chance to win this game, Paul only made 2 points so far and Harris had 8 points only.

Exactly  .

With Abueva, not 100 percent healthy and Bolts having found a way to stop/minimize the output of Harris, this could be a very close series with games won by a slight margin.

The controversy with that shot clock violation which the ref has not called has made the rounds in social media but I think even if the ref has called that one, still Magnolia will lose that game because they were down by 5 points with less than 24 seconds to go. FG percentage for the Hotshots was so low on that ball, the real reason why they lose that one, not that uncalled shot clock violation.

I'm good with the spread given to Magnolia but seems the odds are lower based on my own view. Meralco is not a joke and can able close out the game that's why for the line like that, I'm expecting bookies will give at least @2.

With that, I will wait again for the Live Betting. Hoping for good bets there.

The series between Magnolia and Meralco now requires a deep analysis before placing a bet lol.

Both teams are good and strong team also yes you are right That their imports are good and can carry their teams not like others import. As we can see the meralco has a potential now to win every in their match cause they have a dedication, good teamwork, and have a good start by their coaches and for sure they can beat magnolia in the match I
So I'll prefer to out my bet on meralco.

This Magnolia vs Meralco series is an exciting one because of the firepower that both teams had in their roster and their respective imports are the frontrunner for the best import award.

Bolts +4.5 @1.82, got a feeling that this will be a close game with either team winning so a bet for the Bolts is a practical bet for me.

It's now or never for Ginebra, LOL.

No mercy from them, they will end the series tonight and with that said, there should be no more hesitation betting our money on the Gin Kings.
Still no line movement, Ginebra is still -3.5 which they have covered in the last two games.

we can monitor the active line  now

https://sportsbet.io/sports/basketball/philippines/pba-governors-cup/matches\
https://stake.com/sports/basketball

Yeah, can't wait for these two to go toe to toe in the finals. But as of now, I guess that it's going to be Ginebra which would be sitting there first and they'll got some few days of rest and longer preparation in the finals.

Yes, it's more likely on this in the finals and they won't just allow a straight sweep on this series especially if it's on the finals. More money for the league and for the same team if finals goes ahead straight to the 7th game. 

I would rather take the ML at 1.51 than the spread of -4.5 because that is too risky.

That 1.51 could be boosted, so it will increase  a bit and I think that's good enough especially if you'll be putting a decent amount on this particular game.

And it's common to PBA, Ginebra is the crowd favorite they can generate a good amount of viewers if they'll extend this series, we never know if how things will end up tomorrow, maybe it can be an end or NLEX will give a good fight extending this series. If you are a fan handicap or ML is available now, take it now or wait during the live game to see some good odds being offered.

What about Magnolia's -4.5 handicap at 1.83? or ML @ 1.51 value bet or also wait during the live game and see if there's more good odds to offer.

I wonder why do bookies only give +3.5 for NLEX Road Warriors? I'm expecting more.

The way NLEX is playing, they have no answer from Ginebra but still, bookies gave a small spread for them. I hope they moved it +5.5 even at 1.8 odds.

Maybe they think it's going to be a 2-1 series? I'm also expecting NLEX to bounce back. That extra game on the series is money for the league.

Ginebra played well as they already knew how NLEX will play, they anticipate and really change the tempo after the 2nd half.

Same with how they finish the last game, rally in the last quarter and manage to snatch the lead and beat NLEX. Import

really played a big factor here, Brownlee as how we knew him, giving everything to lead the team in winning this game.

Congrats to all Ginebra backers/bettors!

If that's what they will give us then we have no choice but to accept it, and still continue betting as we do.

I've already see some SMC teams facing in the finals before, and to tell you what, they are not boring, except from the people who like to speculate about the series to be easily getting rigged, but we all know that Magnolia and Ginebra are a good match up in the Finals, so we should not be surprised if that will be the match up we will see.

Yes you are right that mate and for sure many user here wants to see meralco and magnolia fighting in the finals but some people here in my country talked that there's a chance that magnolia vs ginebra in the finals and has a chance to fulfill the dome with an audience cause we all know that gin kings is the people choose even they will lose or win in the match.

I might disagree with this.
A 2-0 deficit is very different from a 3-0 deficit and NLEX isn't like a bottom team because they will adjust coming into Game 3. Basketball is like a chess match where if you don't know how to adjust before and during the game then you will lose.

I mean its too early to say that NLEX will be kicked out because I still believe that they will get at least 1 win before losing. I think that the changes of import impacted the whole chemistry of the team unlike in Ginebra where their import has been playing with them for a long time already thus, the chemistry is there. We know how huge the impact of chemistry with how they are playing.

I hate to see SMC Vs. SMC in the PBA Finals but it seems that many are thinking that MAG and Ginebra will be the ones to fight in the NBA Finals so.. just to be different from all of you I will go for Meralco with this 3-2.

If you will watch the whole game, you will see how good Meralco is in terms of defense. Even the top seeded Magnolia are having a hard time driving inside and score. Its just that Bishop didn't play well in Game 1 that is why they lost and when he played better in Game 2, they won. I'm going with Meralco because I want to see Ginebra and Meralco battle again in Finals. Its better if we will watch MVP Vs. SMC rather than SMC Vs. SMC which is kinda boring to watch at least for me.

Odds for the game tomorrow is already available.

Meralco Bolts +4.5
Road Warriors +3.5

If you think Road Warriors has no chance, better take them early now as it might move by tomorrow in favor of the Ginebra.
For Bolts, if you think they could give a close game or maybe win, then that spread is good for you and the ML as well with 2.23 payout.

It's not that Meralco could not defeat Ginebra, I think it's just fun to watch Magnolia playing with the Gin Kings in the finals as Meralco also has a lot of veteran players who would love to play hard to get a championship again.

Barroca, Paul Lee, and Reavis, these are consistent and I love to see them compete the Ginebra.

It's not over yet until it's over, they still have one last chance to extend the series, let's catch them tomorrow.

Magnolia got this or should got this because it will be boring if they are the one who will be match against Ginebra in the finals coz we all know Boltz can’t defeat Ginebra even when they have a much stronger import that the current one. Magnolia has a better chance to beat or atleast give a close fight against a crowd favorite Ginebra. NLEX is already kick out on this semis as they can’t solve there issue againts Ginebra.

I guess everyone here is voting for Magnolia to win, they are the number 1 team for a reason and I think they have the weapon to defeat the Ginebra in case Ginebra will make it to the Finals. Magnolia just had one bad game, that's it, but they'll surely bounce back in game 3, so I wouldn't be surprise if they'll dominate in game 3.