Topic: NBA 2019-2020 betting - page 149. (Read 120488 times)

I believe so too. The Bucks can win without him but having him is a big plus for their roster. And, if you look at the odds, they are still the favorite despite their superstar not playing. I think that's because the Miami Heat is also missing an important piece in their roster. Tyler Herro. Their bucket man.
https://www.nba.com/news/heats-tyler-herro-undergoing-surgery-likely-out-until-nba-finals
Surgery, which is far worst than what happened with Giannis. If the Bucks could split this one in their homecourt then I bet they will likely win the series if they are optimistic about Giannis' return in their next games to come.

Milwaukee Bucks versus Miami Heat‍ - Milwaukee Bucks (-4.5)
Memphis Grizzlies versus Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers ML Ja Morant is questionable, but three of the Lakers stars are probable. Lebron James, Anthony Davis, and Dennis Schroder. I checked the props though and I can see all three available to bet with.
Denver Nuggets versus Minnesota Timberwolves - Denver Nuggets (-8.5) It will most likely be the same as what happened in Game 1. All the Nuggets needed is to be pure on the defensive end because their offense so far is amazing.

The bookies had already factored in the possibility of him not playing and didn't make a significant adjustment to the point spread. The home team is capable of winning even without their starting player. Both teams were missing a starter, so the game must go on, and we should not complain about the outcome if the Bucks lose, as the game is not over yet.

If Giannis misses game 2, he will likely be available in game 3 and may try to help the Bucks win both games on the road.

There's a less chance that Antetokounmpo will play although he is listed as doubtful.

As per the latest development of his injury ;
https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/18/antetokounmpo-sits-out-practice-listed-as-doubtful-by-bucks-for-wednesday-vs-heat/


How would he play if he didn't practice, probably the injury is really serious and it requires more time to heal before he can return. Well, the current line up of the Bucks I think is capable of winning at home.

Congratulations, @YuginKadoya. The home team made covering the spread look easy. What do you think will be the outcome tomorrow? Do you think the home team will win and cover the spread again?

As for me, I initially bet on the Bucks -6.5. I believe they are due for a big win to even the series.

Just to update on the injury status:

Antetokounmpo is doubtful
Lowry is questionable
, and Herro is out.

Here are the result of my picks today

Boston Celtics VS Atlanta Hawks SCORE 119 - 106 - WIN

Just like I thought the Celtics would win this one again, I just hope that the Atlanta Hawks will not be swept by the Celtics just like what happened to the Brooklyn Nets, but yeah the Boston Celtics have made a good lead and the Hawks could not take the lead, Jaylen Brown got 18 points, Derrick White got 26 points and Jayson Tatum has a double-double of 10 rebounds and 29 points, well I have won my pick but lose my bet on Tatum making 30 plus points,

Cleaveland Cavaliers VS New York Knicks SCORE 107 - 90 - WIN

Now the Cleaveland Cavaliers are getting a chance in making it a tie with the Knicks, right now the Cavaliers have made a great adjustment with their game plan, Donovan Mitchell has a double-double of 13 assists and 17 points Caris LeVert got 24 points, and Darius Garland got 32 points, now this is an unpredictable game

Phoenix Suns VS Los Angeles Clippers SCORE 123 - 109 - WIN

The Clipper got a great start with Kawhi and Russell pushing the points but the Phoenix Suns busted the game in the 3rd quarter, and Devin Booker fired up for this game, Torrey Craig got 17 points, Kevin Durant got 25 points, and Devin Booker got 38 points, leading the Suns to victory,

Let's see if they'll be able to bounce back in Game 3. It's their home court, so they should win the game. Otherwise, you're right, there might be a sweep in this series. If the Celtics are really good, I think the Heat lost on purpose so they would not have to face the defending ECF champion. Now, they are ahead against the Bucks.

How about the Warriors? Are we gonna see a 3-0 in game 3? Draymond Green is suspended after that incident with Sabonis.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/draymond-green-unlikely-to-be-suspended-after-ejection-in-warriors-kings-game-2-per-report/

They lack defensive players, that's what I think. They keep on letting Al Horford shoot the threes although it is on paper that he can really shoot from that distance. Derrick White could easily break the defense and have a comfortable shot. 20 of his points came from the paint.
And, there's like confusion about who will handle the ball. The commentator was right, this is not far from what happened with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, whenever Dejounte Murray is handling the ball, Trae Young was just standing somewhere waiting for what will happen.
Both -10.5 on two games were covered. There's really a chance for a sweep or end in Game 5.

2/3 for my bets.
Man, Clippers didn't cover after 2 Westbrook errors in the final minutes of the game. They got careless, they are dragged by the fast-paced game of the Suns which is not their forte. They should've stuck with the post-up Kawhi Leonard strategy. It works.
Anyway, they got one at the Suns' home in Game 1 so I bet Steve Ballmer is still happy because they are doing this without PG13.

The first quarter just finished with Boston Celtics having a 3 point advantage, after Atlanta Hawk had a very bright start into the quarter, my only perspective from this quarter and the first game generally is this Atlanta aren't just built for this post season game, they need a lot of supportive casts and those definitely aren't the likes of De'Andre Hunter, John Collins, Bogdanovic and what have you.

No disrespect, but I rather have Toronto Raptors or even Chicago Bulls over this Atlanta Hawks, they're just very awful, this is going to be an easy 4-0 series for the Celtics to be very honest.

I am sure they will. They will have a good 2 days' rest first then we will be on the Warriors homecourt, it will be different and I wish the Kings would answer back on how good their team really is even on road games.

3 games today.
Boston Celtics versus Atlanta Hawks - Boston Celtics (-10.5) I won at Game 1 with the same spreads, I hope the same result will happen today. Celtics is just too strong for the Hawks and this is still the Celtics home that should be protected. 13 point lead last on Game 1, another blowout will definitely cover it.

Cleveland Cavaliers versus New York Knicks - Cleveland Cavaliers (-4.5) The Knicks stole the 1st game in the series at Cleveland home. I doubt the Cavaliers would let this happen one more time. There's a chance they will be swept if they let it be and it will be an embarrassing upset after all the greatness they showed in the season.

Phoenix Suns versus Los Angeles Clippers - Los Angeles Clippers (10.5) Will be taking advantage of the handicap only. After I witnessed how close the game could be between these two teams, I'd rather stick with the plus than take a minus. +10 should be enough even at a less profitable win.

Good luck everyone.

I should say the Brooklyn Nets had some guts playing this far, with just 8 players playing for them, and just like the 1st game the 76ers come back in the 3rd quarter aswell, both Harris and Embiid have made a double-double with both having 20 points while Tyrese Maxey is on the lead having 33 points, now the Philadelphia 76ers are on the lead,


Jordan Poole did play for the Warriors but even though he played he just got 4 points the entire game and played 16 mins for this game, but still, the Sacramento Kings still won,


It was a close game after all but still, the Nets have just made it this far because of Durant and Irving but with the rest of the crew now they are cut short with small options to play, if they can not make a comeback the next game were they are playing at home, this is going to be the same fate as last season to be Swept again this time against the 76ers,

The Kings are actually amazing and they surely capitalized on the Warrior's turnovers those were a huge mistake for the Warriors that have been an opportunity for the Sacramento Kings and looking at the game this was really a great game to watch and on the post-interview, Mike Brown added that the crowd was amazing and he ain't in a building as loud as the court of the Kings,

Actually, I really think that the Warriors are doing great but they would need some more from Andrew Wiggins Gary Payton II has made 13 points this time but what the Warriors needed from these two is the ability for them to block shots and steal the ball, and on that Sacramento Kings game, if you look at the turnovers the Sacramento Kings, made 14 turnovers while the Warriors have 20 turnovers so aside from good defense they need to minimize their turnover,

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My picks for today's game

Boston Celtics VS Atlanta Hawks

The stake odds for this game are 1.18 for the Celtics and 5.20 for the Hawks, for now, Danilo Gallinari can not play for the Celtics while the Hawks don't have any problem with injuries, but for this game, Boston is at home and the odds are high my pick is the Boston Celtics but my bet is for Jayson Tatum to hit 30 plus points for this game,

Cleaveland Cavaliers VS New York Knicks

The stake odds for this game are 1.43 for the Cavaliers and 2.90 for the Knicks, Right now Dylan Windler can not play for the Cavaliers while Isaiah Roby, can not play for the Knicks and Josh Hart is doubtful if he's going to play, for this game the Cavaliers is at home so this is a tough call, but for this game, I think I will go with the Cleaveland Cavaliers,
 
Phoenix Suns VS Los Angeles Clippers

The stake odds for this game are 1.25 for the Suns and 4.10 for the Clippers, Right now Cameron Payne is doubtful if he can play for the Suns' while Paul George can not play for the Clippers so for this game the Suns are at home, and they still had a strong team despite having Payne injured so my pick for this game is the Phoenix Suns,

Well winning 4 rings in under 10 years does make that for a team. They won 2015 and they won 2022 as well, that is a 7 year difference and they got 4 out of 7, bucks, Lakers and raptors won one each during the same time with a famous Cavs one as well, but aside from that it is 8 out of 4 for them, they won the 50% possible titles in the last 8 years. When you have a team like that, even if the road games this season was terrible, people just think Warriors could still win.

Plus, experience difference was talked about as well, that's a big difference. All in all, if you have Curry on your team (and Klay as his help) it is obvious that you have a big advantage, I don't care if you are 8th seed, or 10th seed coming from play-in, having Curry means anything could happen.

Maybe they'll step up when there's home court advantage? I guess they will considering how mesmerizing that crowd when they're at their home court. He was definitely good even on Game 1 though he missed that corner 3 for the win but still a good performance with those crucial rebounds too. He definitely needs to step up, their shooters are being held considering it's their defense as well to score, Mike Brown knows that.

Surprise, surprise. Sacramento Kings won again. They are the underdog twice in this series and yet they prove most of the basketball analysts and that includes me who had predicted this series to end in Game 5. Maybe it will, in the Kings' favor and not the Warriors. 

2/5.
I was right about the Andrew Wiggins props, he will definitely step up his game and he did. 23 PRA was achieved with him recording 22 points and 5 rebounds. But the Warriors may need more from him next time. He is the player that is mostly left open due to the fact that Steph and Klay were always doubled.

The 76ers covered the -10.5. I love what Embiid is doing, that is how you will receive MVP chants, by being flexible. The double team always comes to him and he is getting faster at recognizing it to kick out the ball for an open shooter. Trust the process, trust your teammates.
20 points, 19 rebounds, and 7 assists. His stats almost looks like the Joker's daily stats, just better with 1 steal and 3 amazing blocks.

Here are the result for my picks today,

Philadelphia 76ers VS Brooklyn Nets SCORE 96 - 84 - WIN

Well, despite the lack of players the Brooklyn Nets surely got heart they still continue to resist but their efforts are all in vain, Cameron Johnson and Mikal Bridge are still fighting despite the futility, but that was all to naught, Looking at the players' record of the 76ers Tobias Harris has a double-double of 12 rebounds and 20 points, Joel Embiid has a double-double of 19 rebounds and 20 points while Tyrese Maxey got 33 points going with the win over the Nets,

Sacramento Kings VS Golden State Warriors SCORE 114 - 106 - LOST

It was really a close game and the Warriors are really struggling to play away but to watch the game it was really great game to watch the Kings really did well in this game, their crowd was really wild, and surely Draymond Green was frustrated about the Ejection he gives to him, Malik Monk got 18 points De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis both got 24 points making a win, well, 2 more wins for the Kings and they are off to the Quarterfinals but now that they are playing at home court I surely expect a game changer for this one,

That's not what the bookies thought. They believed that regardless of the Warriors' record on the road, people would still bet on them as they are a very popular team. Based on the last two games, I'm sure the Warriors were the public's bet, and that means the public lost a lot of money in those games.

It's amazing how much golden state gets the benefit of the doubt.  They are a terrible road team all year long and they are favored on the road against a quote better team at least by record.  Getting close to the end of the 4th quarter but how can anyone bet on golden state favored on the road against a higher seed.  I still think they will win the series but no way could I lay in on them on game 1 or 2. 

Too bad to have lost your by the tiniest margin on Brooklyn Nets against 76ers, The Nets really needs to start finding some answers else this could be another for sweep against them this season, having suffered the same fate from the Boston Celtics' hands last season.

Sacramento Kings are actually having a good game against warriors tonight again, Kings already up by 8 half way into the 3rd quarter and already in the bonus too while warriors are having some foul troubles already, Kings could easily go up 2-0 in this series ahead of the trip to Oakland.

The game is intense, with the Warriors slowly coming back, but the Kings also had their own moments. The first half is over, and the Kings have a 6-point lead. The score now is 58-52. For those who like to bet on the Warriors, they are now at 2.20 ML, and we have 2.01 odds for the 3rd quarter if they win by 3+ points.

It's a very interesting game, and the Kings are the real deal. I am surprised that they didn't easily give up, but the Warriors need to win this game to even the series.

Anyways, good luck to both teams, and enjoy the game

He did play, and what's good now is that the Kings' 3-point shooting is not going in. The Warriors are leading early, but we cannot tell until the game is over. So far, it's a very entertaining game, and the defense was really evident. The crowd is loving it since the Kings haven't been in the playoffs for a while.