Topic: NBA 2019-2020 betting - page 224. (Read 124266 times)

He still has a profitable day because he chased his losses and won on the Warriors' bet. Sometimes, the martingale strategy is very effective in sports, especially in NBA which we are very familiar with, but we also need to use a little discipline so it will not result in a wipeout of our bankroll.

I was also hesitant to bet on the Warriors because I'm sure everyone was betting on them, but that time it was the public who won the game, and I'm glad it happen because the Warriors really need a win.

Too bad mate, but for sure this is not the first time that you have experience it, so not gonna be as painful as the first time.

The bad part is that the Bucks is leading throughout the game with huge numbers but they lead the Pacers make a comeback in the 3rd and then in the last quarter cutting the lead into single digit.

In any case, you have chased your losses with that Warriors win, so still good.

Just take it easy, you can't win everyday, what you need is the right discipline and to continue learning from your mistakes.

With that said, just continue betting as we have plenty of games later, 11 games to be exact.
I'm thinking of betting on the following teams with their betting spread.

Jazz -7.5
Boston -8
Wolves ML

You bet it is. It's better if the team I bet for wins and I am lacking 3-5 points in the spread than just 1 point. You will feel the heartache far worst with a point missing. This is actually the first time 2 of my bets had the same result as that.
I am still fine but the rope is near me in case that happens again.  Just kidding. It feels bad but I always look forward for tomorrow bets.
Yeah, that's the good part although I didn't put too much bet for the Warriors to equal the losses that happened today on those three early loss bets.
I chase losses but not to the extent that it would double the amount of losses in case it goes South.
Took this kind of bet too at their previous game against the Pelicans and upon looking at the stats he is the one who can steal more often than other players. I am also surprised that he will be the one breaking my long parlay and Walker Kessler who only made 1 block on that day. Sorry for your loss.

I agree, but I can not say that the Toronto Raptors are not good of a team, without VanVleet, they still have Pascal Siakam, Precious Achiuwa, OG Anunoby(Injured) Gary Trent Jr., and now Otto Porter Jr. that could be paired with Fred VanVleet in terms of defense and steals but at the moment Porter Jr. is out of season right now,

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Now here are my picks for tomorrow's game,

Philadelphia 76ers VS Denver Nuggets

The stake odds for this game are 1.56 for the 76ers and 2.50 for the Nuggets, right now Joel Embiid is questionable if he's going to play but will surely check this out, while Collin Gillespie and Jack White can not play for the Nuggets, and Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Bruce Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Nikola Jokic are all questionable for the Nuggets if they can play, well this is the 1st time this two teams will face each other this season, for me that is way many questionable for the Nuggets and we don't know if those players will play their 100% even though they play, so my pick is the Philadelphia 76ers,

Brooklyn Nets VS New York Knicks

The stake odds for this game are 1.83 for the Nets and 2.03 for the Knicks, Kevin Durant can not play for the Nets, and Ben Simmons, Day'Ron Sharpe, Edmond Sumner, and T.J. Warren are all questionable if they can play for the Nets, while for the Knicks they got Mitchell Robinson that has an injury and can not play for the Knicks, for this game even without Kevin Durant I am really rooting for the Nets so my pick will be the Nets,

Orlando Magic VS Chicago Bulls

The stake odds for this game are 2.19 for the Magic and 1.71 for the Bulls, right now Chuma Okeke, and Jonathan Isaac can not play for the Magic Kevon Harris is questionable while Marko Simonovic, Marko Simonovic, and Lonzo Ball can not play for the Bulls, Goran Dragic is questionable if he can play for the Bulls, for this game I am much leading to the Bulls and because DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine can still play I think my pick is the Chicago Bulls,

New Orleans Pelicans VS Washington Wizards

The stake odds for this game are 1.54 for the Pelicans and 2.55 for the Wizards, right now Dyson Daniels, E.J. Liddell, and Zion Williamson can not play for the New Orleans Pelicans, while Kristaps Porzingis is questionable if he can play for the Wizards, for me because Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum are going to play for the team, even though Ingram looks rusty in his return game I think against the Wizards he will be ready, so my pick will be the New Orleans Pelicans,

Look, I confess, this type of loss no one would like to own lol
Well, at least the Warriors got a win against the Raptors.

I also did badly in the OKC v Cavs game. Even playing away from home, the Cavaliers have proven to be an interesting team to bet on, but unfortunately, in this case, they lost to OKC.

I hope I can recover my losses as soon as possible

That happening in one game is still ok, but making it happen twice? I just hope that you're ok JK

I've also experienced that one many times already, but not the same as you. It happened to me twice in 2 consecutive days. I also felt regret at that time because I felt that I'm too greedy enough. Anyway, you will move on from that after a few hours to days.

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Grizzlies are now on a 5-game losing streak after winning 11 games. I just hope that the "dynasty" are still ok. They lost double digits to a team who had the worst trade in NBA history (at least for me).

Whatever team will get Vanvleet if he opt out after this season and choose to be a unrestricted free agent by summer will be a huge boost for the whole team. I mean I agree with what you said. From an undrafted player (highest paid undrafted player), to now one of the top scorers of the Raptors and also top 10 in steals this season. There are some rumors saying that Vanvleet might opt out and will be a UFA after this season.

In addition to that, splash brothers doing splash brothers thing on this game. Curry and Thompson combined for 64 points on 10/22 3pt shooting. Poole only scored 9 points on this one, but 6 players in double digits are enough for the team to get the victory at home.

I got the same feeling yesterday, it was a funny mixed emotion, when all bet was lost, it was a very close game yet it didn't cover the spread and the funny thing is I really enjoyed the feeling of betting while watching the game live it gives you an adrenalin rush that you might win at the same time it can also end up in a loss I had the correct prediction and the odds are on my side, checking the injured players and all but still it was not enough that is why I had to take a break from betting today, because it was not a natural good feeling,

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I really enjoyed watching the game TORONTO RAPTORS VS  GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS game it was exhilarating to watch, and I admit that Fred VanFleet is really great at shooting passing stealing you name it and he transitions his game even more, right now he is the elite shooting three's for the Raptors and I think that he would transition well in every team that he make a trade, and with Pascal Siakam I think that the Raptors is a formidable opponent but watching the game the Golden State Warriors have eliminated that Three's for VanFleet because most of the players from the Warriors team are shooting Three's that have increased their lead against the Warriors Jonathan Kuminga, have increased his percentage on shooting three's Donte DiVincenzo is a real great addition for the Warriors he's got the right decision making in passing the ball or shooting it himself, while Klay Thompson was really back on track and not slouching anymore,

Damn!

Those are the toughest kind of losses to swallow, especially when you have to lose two bets to such margin in just one night... I might have fooled myself by hoping for a very low scoring game between Toronto Raptors and Warriors, 125 points combined in just the first half of the game alone, it's either a lower scoring 2nd half or I'd be handed my L's by the bookies tonight 

Wow. Another lost. Not a funny loss but I am laughing, I might be crazy. 

Had the right prediction on who will win but the spread was not covered. Lacking 1 more point for both the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks.
The sad part about the Miami bet is I think that the lowest spread @1.57 only and the next is ML which is not that rewarding for a win.
My Bucks bet though, it's my fault for being greedy. That -10.5 if I remember it right is the max on spreads option.

Chasing my losses for the Golden State Warriors -3.5. Let's go Warriors!

Although, I also like the Golden State Warriors going into the game tonight but then having their players back and just Andrew Wiggins being absent shouldn't be a major concern, but the fact that Warriors are still quite predictable since Jordan Poole made way into the line up, and they're much more vulnerable defensively and while they still process the threat offensively, it will not be any easy against Toronto Raptors. I will be going with the Under which is currently Under 234.5 @ 1.92

∆ A. Edwards 20+ points / 4+ rebounds / 2+ 3pts / 1+ steals @1.91 ∆  X

Have a quick prop on Anthony Edwards tonight. Grizzlies are still without S. Adams meaning no significant rim protection, Bane has just been ruled out for them as well. It all points out to an easy matchup for him.

ANT is averaging almost 30 ppg/L7 (37/L3) and will face Grizlies' defense which has been struggling of late with 4 straight losses, allowing 5th most ppg/L3, not doing well in the rebounding department in that stretch. Grizzlies allow the most rebounds to opposing SGs on the season too, while Edwards is averaging almost 6/L7. Speaking of Grizzlies' problems, they are second worst in opponent 3s and 3s %...ANT is averaging almost 4 3s/L7 at 42%. Going through a rough stretch means giving a ton of turnovers per game, MEM with just over 16/L3, while A. Edwards is averaging 2.1 steals/L7 and has had 1 or more steals in 6/L7...he had 5 the last time these two teams played each other.

edit; five t'wolves players finished with 2+ steals, ant - zero, you gotta be kidding me...

Time to bounce back tonight, so here's my pick,

1. Warriors vs Raptors - Warriors at home -5.5 @2.00. I think with that big win against their rival, Warriors could have recovered mentally at their homecourt and that whole incident is behind them.

OKC vs Cavs - I have to go with OKC ML @1.84.

Memphis vs Wolves - maybe this is the game that will end their road game losing streak, -3.5 @1.96. And then 4.5 @2.33.

Pacers vs Bucks - I like the underdog Pacers, so ML @3.35 hehehe, willing to take that risk.

Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors (22-27) will visit the Golden State Warriors (24-24) tonight at Chase Center. Do not doubt the Golden State Warriors at home. They are keen to defend their home and very dangerous. With almost a complete rotation, they will beat the visiting Toronto Raptors.
Raptors key injuries: Otto Porter Jr (hip) out
Warriors key injuries: Andrew Wiggins (hip) questionable


Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers (30-20) will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at Paycom Center. The Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the Oklahoma City Thunders in 4 straight meetings. Cleveland is very good odds to win this game.
Thunder key injuries: Luguentz Dort (hamstring) out, Chet Holmgren (foot) out

The same for me. I believe that several people also bet in favor of the Nets.
I was convinced that the Nets would beat the Pistons.

By the way, I was impressed with Irving's performance in the last few games, I even dare say that he is fulfilling Durant's need for the team. I believe that Durant's return to the Nets will make the team very strong, and I have no doubt that the Nets will be a great team to bet in the future.

Unfortunately, all bets were lost, the Boston Celtics had a great start but it was short live when the New York Knicks Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle did the job done by making a table turn to their advantage to the lead of the Celtics it was really a close game that the match ended in an Overtime that the Knicks have won,

While the Mavericks and Suns game was a bloody mess, a close game indeed, I really thought that the Suns could make win because 8 mins into the 1st quarter Luka Doncic's left leg was hurt, and unable to return to the game, but Spencer Dinwiddie has something to say even without Luka Doncic they have won the game even though they have surely struggled a lot,

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It was a bad day for me all games lost and this is the 1st time that happen to me all game was really close, sometime there will be a 1 game win but right now it was a straight loss, all of my picks,

Boston Celtics VS New York Knicks SCORE 117 - 120 - LOST

Charlotte Hornets VS Chicago Bulls SCORE 111 - 96 - LOST

Brooklyn Nets VS Detroit Pistons SCORE 122 - 130 - LOST

Phoenix Suns VS Dallas Mavericks SCORE 95 - 99 - LOST

The problem for the Mavericks is that Spencer Dinwiddie isn't having some good nights lately and he's getting too unpredictable to know when he will explode, I know that he knows he can, I just don't know why he is not that aggressive lately. But anyway, I'm just glad that he took some initiative to lead the team and almost literally carried it all the way because I did throw some few bucks on their favor.

Don't say it out loud or @wheelz1200 is going to be mad at us.  He is a pure Knicks fan. Just kidding. A Grimes fan without a doubt. He did great today but not on the stats sheet, all because of his presence and defensive maneuvers. He won't be playing 38 minutes without a good reason.
I am done with them. True, inconsistent. 2 road games, easy teams to win but they let their fans down especially the gamblers supporting the claim that they will win it.

5 games tomorrow or later for our friends in Eastern time.

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks (-10.5)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies - Memphis Grizzlies (-1.5)
Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic - Miami Heat (-5.5)

I won't be dissecting the games today as I have a superstitious belief that it gives me bad luck when I try to explain things. Just going with the favorites and see what will happen.

Only hit one of my bets, congrats to the rest of the bettors here. And good that Dallas won even though Luka wasn't able to play. But for sure they are more concern about that ankle injury and hopefully it's not for the worse.

@danherbias07 - good that you bet to recover your losses. As for me I'm frustrated on the Celtics for allowing the Knicks to get that win even in the OT they still got a good chance, maybe not cover the handicap but at least getting the win.

For the Bulls, nah, I might skip betting on them, they are like having a switch or something and hard to predict hehehe.

Yeah, probably in the beginning, it was a decent 2.0 odds for the Mavs, but as soon as Luka got injured for sure the live betting odds might have gone up, never seen it though.

I do agree, there are some upsets and not expected win by the underdog. But this is NBA, no homecourt advantage right now and no lead is safe. Probably those teams that are under .500 are trying to make it up before the all star break so at least they will have a good record in the first half of the season and then rest and go full throttle in the next half for a playoff spot.