Topic: NBA 2019-2020 betting - page 168. (Read 124145 times)

I lost both of my bets today, but the good thing is that I put my bet on the Lakers to win the game when they are down by double digits at some point of the game. It was one of the best play-in game that I've watched since they added it. Heat also did ended the streak or 7th seeds because they're the first team to lose to an 8th seed since they implemented the play-in format.

Nobody expected the Thunder to play this well the whole regular season.

Many expected that they are tanking to get another young draft pick again, but they played really well, and got the final spot of the play-in tournament. TBH, if they lose against the Pelicans, there's no hard feelings for them because they are a young team still, and this will be an experience for them. I just hope that Holmgren will be playing next season already, so he can help SGA on offense. Credits to Thunder coach as well.

As for betting, I think it would be better for the bettors to wait, and bet on live. There might be a chance that the Thunder can get the lead in the early parts of the game, and who knows. We might see an upset.

Based on their head-to-head matchup this season, the Raptors have won two out of their three meetings. So, it's understandable that they are the favorites here. However, the spread can sometimes be overvalued, as we saw in the Lakers vs. Wolves game. Therefore, if we find value on the Bulls, we should not hesitate to take the handicap.


OKC has been underrated this season, and I also like the home team. Therefore, I cannot decide which team to bet on. I might pass on this game or just wait for a live betting opportunity. If the ML odds for Pelicans become attractive, I may consider placing a bet, but that will only happen if the scenario is similar to the Lakers vs. Timberwolves game.

Nice bets. But I will go the other way for the two bets.

Toronto Raptors - Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls ML Yes, I am taking the Bulls ML as well as I think they have a good chance to win it. Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan would just need to be careful about the defense of the Raptors. These guys could sometimes be super effective at defending offensive guys.
Toronto Raptors - Chicago Bulls Total (Incl. Overtime) Over 211.5 I believe they could somehow go over that score. Who knows, we might win both if the total is 212. 

New Orleans Pelicans - Oklahoma City Thunder - New Orleans Pelicans (-5.5) Vouching for the Pelicans here. No Jose Alvarado which could've been a great addition to their defense but with the help of Herb Jones and Trey Murphy, it might suffice to stop the Thunders. Ingram and CJ might go nuts in this game with their offensive powers.

Good luck everyone.

Both games were won by the underdogs as they covered the handicap. I am thinking of following this trend for tomorrow's games, specifically by betting on Bulls ML and +5.5, as well as OKC ML and +5.5.

Additionally, I believe tomorrow's Bulls vs Raptors game will have a low score, so I plan to bet on under 213.5. Even though there has been a line movement since it opened at 216.5, I still think 213 is high.

And upsets are bound to happen, just like in the Atlanta vs Heat. If I'm not mistaken the Heat are a huge favorite going into the game, the Hawks is like 3:1 underdog. But the huge lead that the Hawks put was enough for them, that separation was big enough that whenever the Heat made a comeback, they will dose it with their own run.

Same with the Lakers, they are the favorite but the line changes at the second half. Congrats to those who bet live here, they went 2.95.

They win, but they didn't cover the spread because the initial handicap was -6.5.

There's still tomorrow for the Timberwolves as they will be playing the winner of 9 vs 10 in the play-in. In that game, it's a do-or-die game already, and they cannot make the same mistake when they are up big and then melt in the 2nd half. I'm sure they will play better at home.

Tomorrow we have Bulls vs Raptors and Thunder vs Pelicans. Will we see an upset again?

Well, that was an awesome game from the LA Lakers. Lots of mistakes were made by Lebron James in the last 2 minutes of regulation but somehow he also helped out by shooting unexpected threes. Anthony Davis also made a big mistake by going forward at defending Mike Conley. It could've ended in regulation but thanks to that mistake the Twolves managed to tie it and go for overtime.
They are all exhausted, and in foul trouble, but the Lakers got thru and won by 6 points. Now, they are secured at the 7th spot in the Western Conference.

I lost both my bets but that was truly entertaining. You can feel the vibe that we are really near the playoffs.
Miami Heat was upset by the Atlanta Hawks. Kyle Lowry tried to make the game as close as possible but they are being outclassed at the offensive rebounds.
I thought Coach Spo would try to go big, but he didn't. He played thru a small ball play and that may be the reason why they lost.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Minnesota led by 11 points at the end of the first half, so the second half is crucial for the Lakers, especially the third quarter if they want to come back in this game. Since this is a very important game with no tomorrow, they have to make sure they don't make mistakes like they did in the first half.

It’s definitely tough betting on a game when the odds aren’t that great, and sometimes it’s worth it to bet against just because of the risk reward. I’m with everybody else though that the Lakers are going to win this game tonight. I’ll be tuning in. Minnesota just hasn’t been playing that great and now with all the drama and missing players… It’s a wrap.

It's been a long time since I put my bets . Anyway, here are my bet's for these 2 play-in games.

Miami Heat - Atlanta Hawks - Miami Heat
- I think that the Heat will retain that 7th spot. Currently, they are down by 9 points, but it's too early to say that they lost already. Anyway, I still believe in Playoff Butler where he shines the most, and let's not forget Bam, and Herro.

Los Angeles Lakers - Minnesota Timberwolves - Los Angeles Lakers (-8.5)
- The odds of the Lakers winning the game isn't that attractive anymore because many expects the outcome already, so I put my bet on Handicap, and I think that they'll cover that one, and retain that 7th seed.

Good luck to us bettors.

My picks for tonight.

Los Angeles Lakers  vs Minnesota Timberwolves (+4.5) = First Quarter Win 1,65 Odds.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves (+8.5) = Minnesota Timberwolves Win 1,88 Odds.

I don't think Los Angeles Lakers can score that many points. That's how I made my bets.

Good luck guys.

Yeah, I got on that information a bit later, I don't have anything on the ML for the match and I think I'll just pass on that totally, I know Lebron, Anthony Davis and D'Angello Russell are all listed as probable, but I'm sure each one of them would suit up tonight, maybe not Russell though, but LeBron would play with even if he had an arm amputated today, because there is no ways he'd want to have on another year without making the post season.

I've got a couple of betbuilder added to the UCL played earlier so, all I'm going to have now is just on the Miami Heat.

∆ D. Murray 1+ steals / S. Bey 12+ PRA @1.75 ∆   X

Hawks enter this game leading the league in steals /L3. Murray has picked up at least one steal in six straight games, including four in back-to-back games against Miami last month. I anticipate him guarding either Vincent or Herro on the perimeter and leaving Butler to Collins and Bey (bigger bodies), as the Hawks did the last time they played.

Saddiq Bey has put up consistent numbers while filling in for the injured D. Hunter over the last month or so. He should come off the bench today, but i fully expect him to see at least 25 minutes, possibly more if Collins/Hunter have an off-shooting night...or one of them is in foul trouble. Bey has covered the 12+ PRA mark in eleven straight games.

Rudy Gobert will not be available as he was suspended by the Timberwolves' management for punching his teammate Kyle Anderson during a heated altercation in the bench while Jaden McDaniels will be out also because of a broken hand after punching a wall  . But still it is very to bet against the Wolves with a healthy KAT and Edwards towing them so I'm going to bet for the Wolves +9.5 @1.82.

I would say I like the Miami Heat -5 here, but I really don't know If I'd fancy the Los Angeles Lakers -8 against an healthy Timberwolves, that's a bit of a stretch imo, I might have a slight amount on the Timberwolves ML, if the odds is significant enough, but then I'll have to wait to see who or who isn't available for the Timberwolves, If I can get KAT, Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert all available, I'll likely go with the Timberwolves.

Here is the bracket for the upcoming play-offs but we 1st have the play-in tournament, Tomorrow Miami Heat VS Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers VS Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Milwaukee Bucks are safe in the Eastern Conference finals waiting for the 8 seed in the East, and the Denver Nuggets on the Western Conference finals and waiting for the 8 seed as well in the West, pretty much I am sure excited about this while the Golden State Warriors is in the play-off position ready for the Sacramento Kings now they will have a match against the Kings on April 16, and I think Andrew Wiggins is good to play for that game, and because the team really need him badly,

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Now here are my picks on the upcoming play-in tournament game tomorrow,

Miami Heat VS Atlanta Hawks

The stake odds for this game are 1.51 for the Heat and 2.65 for the Hawks, Right now Nikola Jovic, can not play for the Heat, and Max Strus and Kyle Lowry are doubtful they can play for the Heat, while doesn't have injuries, for this game I really like the Miami Heat to win here and because of their injuries it is likely hard to me to pick and we all know both these teams will surely do everything they can to win this game, so this is going to be a close game, but because the Atlanta Hawks is at their 100% going for this game my pick is the Atlanta Hawks,

Los Angeles Lakers VS Minnesota Timberwolves

The stake odds for this game are 1.30 for the Lakers and 3.70 for the Timberwolves, right now Shaquille Harrison, Tristan Thompson, D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis, and LeBron James, are all doubtful if they can play but I think they will surely play in this crucial game, while Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid is not going to play for this game and Jaylen Nowell, and Karl-Anthony Towns are both doubtful if they can play this game, but just like the doubtful for the Lakers I think those two will surely play for this crucial game, but for me, I have faith for the Lakers that they will make this a win so my pick is the Los Angeles Lakers,

^^Nice bet guys and I do think most of us will have the same bets here for tonight.

Los Angeles Lakers - Minnesota Timberwolves - Los Angeles Lakers (-8.5) I like the Lakers bet too and I do believe they can manage to cover the spread. Without Gobert around, Anthony Davis should dominate the paint without a problem. He can take KAT but the Lakers need to put in a good defender against Edwards.

Miami Heat - Atlanta Hawks - Miami Heat (-4.5) Max Strus is probable to play while Kyle Lowry is in questionable status. But upon checking the player props, I did see Kyle Lowry and Strus so it's a high chance they will be playing. The Atlanta Hawks on the other hand have a healthy roster.
I still like the chances of the Heat winning this game, I just hope the spreads will be covered.

Good luck to everyone and enjoy the play-in tournament. 

I have the Miami Heat winning at home, but I will probably wait for the right timing. Maybe if the Hawks are up early, then the -5 spread will probably be lowered. I'm okay with -3, though, because if the Heat win the game, it's sure easy to cover. The Hawks are not a team to underestimate, as we know how Trae Young played in the playoffs or play-in.

About the Lakers vs Wolves, it should be the Lakers winning and covering the spread.

There are games tomorrow:

Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat -5
Timberwolves vs LA Lakers -8

Share your thoughts here. I think the Hawks vs Heat game is quite difficult to predict compared to the Lakers vs Timberwolves game. Let's discuss these games.

Nothing to bet on tonight but I'll be laying down some bets on the NBA tomorrow.  I really like the Miami Heat covering the spread of 5.5 versus the Hawks and I like the LA Lakers covering the 7.5 spread versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers have been scorching hot this second half, and with Lebron and AD back and healthy, I feel like they're very hungry and nothing is stopping them from making some noise in this play-in game.