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/)
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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?
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.
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?
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?
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. 
^^^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.
^^^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.
^^^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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
I'm betting for the Bolts pre-game as i would not want to see an all-smc teams in the finals hehe.
Just right on the money mate. Meralco beat Ginebra with the final score of 78-69, just a total of 147 points combined, so the under also won it. Meralco are just too much for Ginebra in this game, and Ginebra looks tired with their short rotation, so Meralco deserved this win.
I'm very much impress with this rokie Brandon Matthew Bates, he was a big problem for Ginebra inside as he is a hard working big man, he grabbed offensive rebounds and he block shots. Though not really a good scorer and a FT shooter, but his presence on the floor was really big.
Now we are set, it's Meralco vs SMB in the Finals, how long this series will go, what do you think?
Just lucky that i betted for the Bolts because seeing how Ginebra struggled with its jumpers and free throws, i thought throwing a few dollars on the Bolts is the way to go hehe.
Now, against the experienced Beermen, i think that the Bolts will struggle as no one in their team is capable of guarding Junemar Fajardo 1-on-1, they have to double him everytime he gets the ball down low and somebody in the perimeter will be open.
My fearless forecast is that this will still be a Beermen show, the only question here is how long the series will go.
We are all betting in SMB here as obviously the defense of Meralco won't work against a team that are very confident with theour outside shooting. Although they have a big man that showed up in the game 7 which is Bates, but he is just a rookie, he can't guard JMF in the paint who is bigger than him.
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.
I'm betting for the Bolts pre-game as i would not want to see an all-smc teams in the finals hehe.
Just right on the money mate. Meralco beat Ginebra with the final score of 78-69, just a total of 147 points combined, so the under also won it. Meralco are just too much for Ginebra in this game, and Ginebra looks tired with their short rotation, so Meralco deserved this win.
I'm very much impress with this rokie Brandon Matthew Bates, he was a big problem for Ginebra inside as he is a hard working big man, he grabbed offensive rebounds and he block shots. Though not really a good scorer and a FT shooter, but his presence on the floor was really big.
Now we are set, it's Meralco vs SMB in the Finals, how long this series will go, what do you think?
Just lucky that i betted for the Bolts because seeing how Ginebra struggled with its jumpers and free throws, i thought throwing a few dollars on the Bolts is the way to go hehe.
Now, against the experienced Beermen, i think that the Bolts will struggle as no one in their team is capable of guarding Junemar Fajardo 1-on-1, they have to double him everytime he gets the ball down low and somebody in the perimeter will be open.
My fearless forecast is that this will still be a Beermen show, the only question here is how long the series will go.
I thought that it is going to be Ginebra Ginkings and SMB Beermen, as always sister companies. But this time, we've got Meralco in the finals against the Beermen. Game 1 will be on June 5, Wednesday and it is going to be in the Smart Araneta Coliseum. I want to watch but it seems that there's a hectic schedule on my end and I hope that they allow some games on some other days of the weekdays because Wednesday and Friday won't do for me. But they won't do that just because I want to. 
Is everyone going to go with Beermen for the championship?
Is everyone going to go with Beermen for the championship?
I'm betting for the Bolts pre-game as i would not want to see an all-smc teams in the finals hehe.
Just right on the money mate. Meralco beat Ginebra with the final score of 78-69, just a total of 147 points combined, so the under also won it. Meralco are just too much for Ginebra in this game, and Ginebra looks tired with their short rotation, so Meralco deserved this win.
They already have the schedules for the finals and hope to watch the live games and also have some bet. With the consistency of Meralco this season, I think they are more prepared to get the title but that will not be easy as SMB are also eager to get another trophy on their collections.
Tough series again for Meralco after beating the Gin kings in a final game 7 series, compared with Gin Kings, SMB is more quicker and they've got deeper inside protected, though we've seen how consistent Meralco was and how competitive they are and again they will be tested, it's the final so for sure there are many fans and bettors that will monitor this series and not to be biased I do see that SMB will win, JMF will again be the big difference and still the powerhouse support from all the stars from the lineup..
I'm betting for the Bolts pre-game as i would not want to see an all-smc teams in the finals hehe.
Just right on the money mate. Meralco beat Ginebra with the final score of 78-69, just a total of 147 points combined, so the under also won it. Meralco are just too much for Ginebra in this game, and Ginebra looks tired with their short rotation, so Meralco deserved this win.
They already have the schedules for the finals and hope to watch the live games and also have some bet. With the consistency of Meralco this season, I think they are more prepared to get the title but that will not be easy as SMB are also eager to get another trophy on their collections.
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