Damian Lillard didn't play (calf injury) but Simons and Nurkic stepped up their game to be able to claim the win.
Congrats mate. Nice catching that Portland Trail Blazers -6.5 handicap in the live bet.
The reason is, for almost the entire whole game, Blazers are dominating the Rockets right at the start that's why a handicap of -6.5 for them is unlikely to offer as it was possible for them to cover it. The Rockets are always behind by over 10 points.
I will guess, you got that on 2Q where the Rockets managed to cut the lead by at least 6-7 points if I remember it right.
Yep it was almost halftime, iirc.
As I watch the game I saw the Rockets having a hard time getting near the lead of the Blazers so I thought it was a good time to put the bet in at -6.5.
I like the Utah Jazz vs Grizzlies Memphis tomorrow.
The hot team Jazz came from a big loss against the Denver Nuggets, so they are playing a back to back game. They might be a bit tired but they will surely play hard to start winning again, they are a slight underdog at home but I'm thinking of taking the moneyline.
These are the games I am trying to avoid. Back-to-back games and betting for the team who will do it.
So, even though I became a Jazz fan because of their energy I am still betting for the Grizzlies here at -3.5.
Both Bulls and 76ers are also playing back-to-back so better be careful with that for those who are eyeing to bet for them.
My other bet will be for Miami Heat -4.5 vs the Sacramento Kings.
After their loss against the Warriors, they will want to win this one.