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Well Jaylen Brown and Malcolm Brogdon was the one on the attack I don't know what happen to Jayson Tatum but he is not helping that much even though he got 1 block on that game I really think that was not really enough anyway he needs to keep his performance together because you will never know when Old James Harden becomes a Harden that he doesn't want to face, pretty much they are not consistent with their play anymore, but I guess it is only the beginning and he is still adjusting, anyway at least they won with much help on Jaylen Brown,

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now my pick yesterday won even though I don't bet because of the odds,

Boston Celtics VS Philadelphia 76ers - 121 - 87 - Celtics WINS

Now here are my picks for today's game

Golden State Warriors VS Los Angeles Lakers

I don't really feel that Andre Iguodala could help at all so he should retire next season, and Patrick Baldwin Jr. is questionable if he's going to play, while Mo Bamba, Anthony Davis, and LeBron James are all questionable if they can play for the Lakers, now getting into the game the Lakers have won because of Antony Davis he surely got so much rebound the same as Kevon Looney, that's 23 rebounds while getting many scores for the Lakers 30 points, but for this game, I think they will change plans and outsmart the Lakers that is just the 1st game

I actually like those bets too.  Just been burned too many times on prop bets because of lopsided games.  They pull a player or don't run plays for them.  I feel like it's much easier in season to hit props on some of the role players that get more playing time but have low pra over unders.  Good luck might I might tail you on the looney one.  Dudes been a beast on the bourds

Even if Kevon Looney will not score that much, we all know that he always grab at least 20 rebounds per game ever since the playoff started and the remaining 3.5 will somehow be made in assists and points. So yes, that is really achievable especially Curry because he is already a scoring machine and we might see him bounce back after having a bad performance during their 1st game. I got a pretty good feeling about that, that is why I almost got my bets towards the Warriors.

Good luck..

This one is gonna go the distance I think.  Celtics always look insanely good and then throw in a stinker.  Gonna be a fun one to watch.

Tonight laying in on the Warriors-6.  They can't go down 2-0 going to LA.  I feel a steph 40+ incoming tonight.  No way he defers.  Might take a look at the over too

For me, I think the Warriors' game really depended on their emotions, on game 7 they feel really frustrated that they want to win that game badly well Stephen Curry is feeling it even more for game 7 to win with a big score of Stephen Curry, well in the 1st game against the Lakers because they win game 7 and entering the next round for the Finals, they now feel the bliss that they can do anything and because they are at home they think they can win this easily and the confidence is high on the roof but because of that bliss feel they anticipated Anthony Davis, I think this is what happen to the Warriors on game 1

But anyway because of that the Warriors have already hit the way they now know that the Los Angeles Lakers can unexpectedly win the game, that is why they can not make another mistake anymore that is why I am betting for the Warriors,

Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers

The Golden State Warriors are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in game 2 at Chase Center key injury for the Warriors is Andre Iguodala (wrist) is out, Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Toe) and he is questionable if he can play, while Los Angeles Lakers key injury: Mo Bamba (ankle), Anthony Davis (foot), Lebron James (foot) are all questionable if they can play, for me I will be going with the Warriors they should be on the right side of things,

Yes, that's somehow unfortunate because those odds really tempted us as we took that as an early present because the bookies are still giving the Sixers a good moneyline even after the Sixers said that Embiid will play in Game 2. In the end, bookies won again and they practically used that trap to bait us

For the game later, I'm also leaning in-favor of the Warriors -6 to win because I don't think that they will just let the Lakers embarrass them again for defeating them in two consecutive games that are played in their homecourt. Although, I strongly think that the game will be tight again and the team who will got a better defense will have more chances.

Celtics should have played in the first game like this for sure. Keeping Sixers under 90 points? That is a huge achievement, and I think it could have been 100-105 and I would still say good enough defense but this is amazing. Losing your very first game of the seriest at home will hurt them. Now they are going to Philly and they will need to steal at least one game, preferably the first game so the series is 2-1 ahead like it suppose to be on third games for the home team, 2 wins at home means you can lose 2 at road and still be fine.

So, Celtics will look to steal one as well, I will bet that they are going to win the third game, I could of course be wrong, but that just what they suppose to do, will they be able to do it is beyond me for sure.

I was also in the impression that after winning the MVP, he will add up with his best performance.

But it didn't happen as Boston use their good rotations to produce good offensive attacks they manage to
even the series and now it will be the best of 5 for these match up.

I like your Warrior's handicap they need to win here as the home crowd will be disappointed seeing them
losing their third straight playing at home.

With your betbuilder, I'm positive that coach Kerr will adjust here. Wiggins' numbers need to improve
he needs to attack more and try to get his confidence. Good Luck!

Good luck, mate. Honestly, I find the Curry+Looney bet easy, but I'm a bit skeptical about Wiggins over 23.5 PRA since his performance in game 1 was not impressive. If he can score at least 20 points, then I think that bet will likely win. I hope you win your bet.

Very good analysis Natalim, you won it and any spread is covered. Nice!

I am one of those people who jumped for the 76ers when I heard the news about Embiid's return. But, I was correct in my prediction that it will slow them down. Sadly, my biased emotion won over my instincts.  I didn't win anything today and that stops my winning runs. Over 214.5 could've been reachable if only it didn't end up in a blowout game. The 1st half score was high, but when the Celtics disable the 76ers in the 3rd quarter, that's when everything was messed up.

Anyway, 1 game later. I do believe the Warriors won't let a 2-0 on their own turf, that's not how former champs should play and it will be a disgrace to their fans. Let's see how Steve Kerr will make his adjustment and I wish it will work out.
Golden State Warriors - Los Angeles Lakers - Golden State Warriors (-5.5)
Bet Builder - Curry Over 35.5 PRA + Looney Over 17.5 PR + Wiggins Over 23.5 PRA = @2.63
Good luck everyone.

Yeah, just like in the next game, Lakers vs Warriors. GSW is still the favorite ML and then the handicap at -5.5. If I'm not mistaken, in the first game, the initial spread put up by bookies is -4.5. Now they increased it to -5.5? what gives? GSW lost that game because Davis had a huge game and then the 3 by Jordan Poole.

So most likely the Warriors might take this game 2 from the Lakers, otherwise it could be another trap.

Lakers at 2.9x underdog? Most likely I will bet live betting to see why the numbers betting put up by crypto bookies.

For me, numbers never lie, and even though the Warriors Lost in game 1 doesn't mean that the Lakers can continue with their barrage of shots with the Warriors this is the play-offs now everything is different regarding the team's performance and there are no errors sometimes that is why this time of the game where it becomes more interesting, so I think the Warriors will not let the laker go out without a bang,


Yup, I agree, the Warriors are mixing their attack whatever the most likely to get it they will go with that shot, but because of their huge percentage on accuracy with the 3-pointers, it doesn't mean that they will keep that pace without any points on the paint, it will always vary for their opponent to not know their next movement, And I think it is really necessary,

Results of my picks for today's game

Boston Celtics VS Philadelphia 76ers SCORE 121 - 87 - WIN

Now just like I thought that the Boston Celtics will tie this series and will win for sure but I never thought that it was not because of Jayson Tatum, I bet on Tatum making Over 29.5 + points but it was a loss, and surely James Harden doesn't get fired up for this game, Joel Embiid doesn't stand a chance with the other Celtics players, Derrick White and Marcus Smarts both got 15 points, Malcolm Brogdon got 23 points and Jaylen Brown got 25 points winning this game,

This postseason their average so far is 33.8%, so that 40% is already high considering it's a defensive game.
https://www.espn.ph/nba/team/stats/_/name/gs/season/2023/seasontype/3


I think this is the main reason why the Lakers had an advantage in winning that game - because of the LA Lakers' poor outside shooting. They focused more on driving the ball inside, utilizing their size and length advantage. The Warriors cannot purely rely on their outside shooting. They say the Warriors live and die by the 3-point shot, but that's not the case here. They also need to understand that attacking the basket will help improve their chances of winning.

Do you have an advance prediction on the Warriors vs Lakers game 2 and what the best bet would be? I'm thinking of betting on the Warriors -5 since I expect them to bounce back strongly, similar to what the Celtics did. However, can they break down the good defense that the Lakers showed in game 1?

The Lakers are dominating the paint, and if the Warriors' 3-point shooting is not consistent, the Lakers are likely to win. In game 1, the Lakers only shot 24% beyond the arc, while the Warriors shot 40%, yet they still lost the game. Maybe the Warriors need to shoot more with a higher percentage.

Additionally, in terms of free throw attempts, the Warriors only had 6 while the Lakers had 29, a huge disparity.

It was surely a trap, and I would have taken it if Embiid didn't play. But when he did play and the odds didn't change, that signaled something, and it only meant that the Celtics would win and cover the spread. As expected, they covered the spread without any problem, resulting in a blowout win by the home team.

I would like to congratulate the bettors who didn't fall for that trap. This is the playoffs, and a team getting swept is unlikely to happen. If you know what I'm saying, you'll figure out how to win.

Yeah, bad night for the returning Joel Embiid as he was embarrassed by the Celtics with this huge win. Boston was able to make the adjustments in this game, and just the game is really off for the Celtics in this game, while Boston keeps on hustling and playing good defense.

So tied at 1-1 now, I though that the initial odds set by sports bookies at -9.5++ for the Celtics is a trap. But I guess they really know how to put that handicap, unfortunately, I didn't pull the bet because I thought that it is going to be closed.

Score, 121-87.

The Celtics should win this game. There's no way the 76ers will still be able to come back since the Celtics are already leading by 30 points. It's a huge blowout win by the Celtics, a big bounce back after a disappointing Game 1 loss. I love what they're doing now, being very aggressive and not stopping despite the huge lead they've built.

Embiid's return was spoiled after winning the regular season MVP.

Bench or in terms of teams with the deepest and very competitive roster, In my opinion Boston Celtics are top 2 of best in the league, if not the very best, and speaking of game 1, it barely slipped through their hands, however, Celtics are already building a significant lead over 76ers here in the 3rd Quarter, they should see this one through with relative ease, and for the 2 games coming up next in Philadelphia, I wouldn’t by any means consider the Boston Celtics as the underdog for either of game 3 and 4.

I like the situation of the Boston Celtics now as I'm sure everyone will be jumping on the 76ers since Embiid will return. The thinking of the people will be that if the 76ers beat Boston in Game 1 without Embiid, they'll surely beat them with their best player playing in Game 2. That's my theory, and with that, I think Boston will win and cover the spread easily.

If James Harden and Tyrese Maxey will play the same way as Game 1 then this will absolutely be a 76ers win. I am not taking the Moneyline but the handicap for the 76ers is really sweet at +8.5 so I will take that. Win or lose by 8, a high chance that my spread could cover it.
Joel Embiid being back is a great addition but I hope he will not be the one slowing down the pace unlike what their bench did in Game 1.

Boston Celtics on the other hand will be in big trouble if they lose another game at their home. Their road record may be good but so do the home record of the 76ers. They must know how to close the game efficiently because their loss from the previous game was just because of being careless of the ball.
76ers +8.5
Over 214.5
The game starts in 2 minutes.