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That looks like a trap if you will not check the line up of the Atlanta Hawks. As per report, Trae young is not playing, so missing their main man against a hungry team Sacramento Kings is really huge.

As stated in this report.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/trae-young-injury-update-hawks-star-placed-in-concussion-protocol-out-indefinitely/

Mate can I make a comment? Maybe I'm wrong but I just want to say this. Honestly, I don't like the line of the Hawks which is +8.5 now. For me, this seems to be a trap since the Kings are on a losing streak, so most likely if they will win, it will be via blowout so they will also cover the spread.

What a bad luck. I need 2 more points on both these games.


Anyway, I still have two wins. Thanks to the LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns.

Portland Trail Blazers scared me there for a bit, but thankfully the Suns have the baby face assassin Kevin Durant to seal the win. Beal was also contributing to attacking the paint after he realized he was not shooting great on outside shots.

Later, we have 8 games.
Here are the teams playing back-to-back games. Magic, Celtics, and Suns. Do be careful at betting for them. Magic though has Franz Wagner back so they are still strong and the favorite against the Cavaliers later.

Here are my picks.
Philadelphia 76ers - San Antonio Spurs - Philadelphia 76ers (-11.5)
Detroit Pistons - Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks (-10.5)
Minnesota Timberwolves - Charlotte Hornets - Minnesota Timberwolves (-13.5)
Sacramento Kings - Atlanta Hawks - Atlanta Hawks (10.5)

I will probably watch the game of the Mavericks versus Celtics so I'd rather do live betting while the score is moving. I think that's the most entertaining game for later.
Good luck everyone, have a nice day.

That turns out to be a close game but in the end Suns were able to cover the spread. Unfortunately not on my case since I bet early, the line movement was insane, it started at -5.5 and ended at -7.5 and I too the last line which I lose since Suns only won by 7 points. Tomorrow they'll play again, I think I'm going to bet against them as I like the fresh team which is the Bulls.

phoenix suns is actually a good team. but from a long time ago the style of play is out side so that it is often windy sometimes playing well sometimes if the 3point shooter is stuck, the game becomes very bad and easy to lose. if you just qualify for the playoffs, it's easy but if you want to win the NBA it's very difficult.
And bet you hold the Phoenix Suns this time to win.

I'm also on the Suns spread (-5.5), as the Pacers would have less firepower in their lineup now that Haliburton is confirmed out.

The Suns might be one of the worst teams in covering the spread, but with the Pacers needing time to adapt after their loss against the Blazers, i'd better go with the team that could take advantage of that.

The results for yesterday's NBA games clearly it was 2 out of 3 and it was a really crazy close match against the Washington Wizards and the San Antonio Spurs it is still a loss for me,

Washington Wizards (1.77) VS San Antonio Spurs (2.10) - LOST


New York Knicks (1.34) VS Toronto Raptors (3.40) - WIN


Atlanta Hawks (2.16) VS Cleveland Cavaliers (1.73) - WIN

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Now my picks for the games for today,

Phoenix Suns (1.55) VS Indiana Pacers (2.55)

• Phoenix Suns Injury List

Jordan Goodwin (Ankle/ Game Time Decision)
Bol Bol (Foot/ out until at least Jan 22)
Damion Lee (Knee/ out until at least Mar 2)

• Indiana Pacers Injury List

Tyrese Haliburton (Hamstring/ Game Time Decision)
Andrew Nembhard (Back/ Game Time Decision)
Isaiah Jackson (Concussion/ out until at least Jan 23)

Los Angeles Lakers (1.19) VS Portland Trail Blazers (5.00)

• Los Angeles Lakers Injury List

Cam Reddish (Knee/ Game Time Decision)
LeBron James (Ankle/ Game Time Decision)
Anthony Davis (Achilles/ Game Time Decision)
Taurean Prince (Knee/ out until at least Jan 23)
Gabe Vincent (Knee/ out until at least Feb 14)

• Portland Trail Blazers Injury List

Anfernee Simons (Illness/ Game Time Decision)
Scoot Henderson (Nose/ Game Time Decision)
Shaedon Sharpe (Abdomen/ out until at least Jan 31)
Moses Brown (Wrist/ out until at least Feb 23)
Robert Williams III (Knee/ Out for the season)

I will try my luck with Houston ML alongside Suns ML for a decent odds of @9. Now , I know I'm a bit crazy by taking Rockets at home but I really don't like picking Boston when the end of the months come and I'm counting on a weak game by them tonight and hopefully Durant won't let me down as well and they will continue the winning streak by taking a 5th consecutive victory. 

Two super early games today.

Orlando Magic - Miami Heat - Miami Heat (0.5) Betting while it is a tie game.
Washington Wizards - Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets (-10.5) Bench had always been the problem for the Nuggets but against an offensive team like the Wizards who don't play defense, this should be covered. I am also expecting a high-scoring game.
Houston Rockets - Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics (-10.5) - After that bad loss at home against the Nuggets, I guess the Celtics will try very hard to win this one and bring their confidence back to winning games.
Phoenix Suns - Indiana Pacers - Phoenix Suns (-2.5) - Pacers Tyrese Haliburton is questionable to play. So, those who like to bet for the Pacers on this game, might as well wait for the announcement if he will play. Even then, he might play in restricted minutes.
Los Angeles Lakers - Portland Trail Blazers - Los Angeles Lakers (-10.5) Lakers at .488 winning rate. Not good. It's time to increase that before the All-Star happens. I bet they can also cover that spread.

The Jazz did not have luck today. The team was slow at the start and was catching up, but they lost in overtime. Sengun had a big game and scored his highest in his career. He is showing potential to be the future leader of the Rockets. Utah Jazz have lost the previous two matches. Those are two tight matches, and they could have won.

For the matches later, I have a multi bet in teams that are supposed to win. Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, and Celtics have a great 1.81x. I like to add the Heat to the wager however Jaime Jacquez Jr is not playing, and Magic is great when playing at the base.

The Lakers with an unexpected loss yesterday, they were doing well in the first half then it became a disaster in the third quarter getting outscored by 16 points and losing to the Nets by 18 points.

BOL. I'll be on the other side with the Rockets spread even though they've been performing terribly in their last five games, they still have a decent home side that can take out good teams.



Edit: I can't believe those unlucky free throw misses cost me the spread. 

I'll take a risk on two underdogs in tonight's game.

Knicks vs Raptors - I'm not sure why Toronto is a huge underdog here, but I'm seeing that they might give the Knicks a good run for their money here. And maybe the two former Knicks will show up so, Raptors, ML @3.40 hehehe

Rockets vs Jazz -  Jazz ML @2.07, their winning streak was broken by OKC, they put good defense on Lauren early. But I think they will try to make a comeback and be on the winning form again.

Here are mine for the NBA games today

Washington Wizards (1.77) VS San Antonio Spurs (2.10)

• Washington Wizards Injury List

Daniel Gafford (Concussion/ Game Time Decision)

• San Antonio Spurs Injury List

Sidy Cissoko (Ankle/ Game Time Decision)
Victor Wembanyama (Rest/ Game Time Decision)
Zach Collins (Rest/ out until at least Jan 22)
Charles Bassey (Knee/ Out for the season)

New York Knicks (1.34) VS Toronto Raptors (3.40)

• New York Knicks Injury List

Josh Hart (Knee/ Game Time Decision)
Mitchell Robinson (Ankle/ out until at least Apr 2)

• Toronto Raptors Injury List

Otto Porter Jr. (Knee/ Game Time Decision)
Jakob Poeltl (Ankle/ out until at least Jan 26)

Atlanta Hawks (2.16) VS Cleveland Cavaliers (1.73)

• Atlanta Hawks Injury List

Trae Young (Illness/ Game Time Decision)
Vit Krejci (Shoulder/ Game Time Decision)
De'Andre Hunter (Knee/ Game Time Decision)
Wesley Matthews (Calf/ Game Time Decision)
Mouhamed Gueye (Back/ out until at least Feb 7)

• Cleveland Cavaliers Injury List

Caris LeVert (Wrist/ Evan Mobley)
Darius Garland (Jaw/ out until at least Jan 29)
Ty Jerome (Ankle/ out until at least Jan 22)
Evan Mobley (Knee/ out until at least Feb 5)

Not looking good for the Nuggets now, but not too bad either as they are only down 5 points at the half. Come on guys, we need a good run in the 2nd half, or you could just make it close so that handicap will hit. 

It's a battle of big man for these teams.

KP - 19 PTS and 6 rebounds
Jokic - 19 PTS and 7 rebounds.

What a fine day today. 3/4

Toronto Raptors - Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls (-1.5) - Win. Very close game in the last quarter, I cannot even count how many times these two teams tied or just a point game. It was damn entertaining. Coby White did most of the damage offensively for the Bulls.
New York Knicks - Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards (10.5) - Win! I was not wrong that the game could get close. The Knicks tried to go far but the Wizards are just too stubborn.
Utah Jazz - Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder (-1.5) - Win! This was a fun game. For those who missed it, better watch the replay.
Sacramento Kings - Indiana Pacers - Sacramento Kings (-5.5) - Lost. The Pacers somehow made a win without Haliburton.

8 games later.
Back-to-back games for the Indiana Pacers.
Here are my picks.
Orlando Magic - Philadelphia 76ers - Philadelphia 76ers (-3.5) I don't know if this is a trap or what. After the 76ers won against the Nugget, their confidence might still be high.
Boston Celtics - Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets @3.20 This is just too much underestimating the Nuggets. Only Gordon is probable to play. If you want to stay safe, take +7 or +8 and still make some profits. But I am kind of emotional here. I want to support the Nuggets this once.
Miami Heat - Atlanta Hawks - Miami Heat (-4.5) Jaime Jacquez is doubtful to play but I think they can still manage to win this one.
Portland Trail Blazers - Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers (-3.5) Back to back, it doesn't matter, they are up against one of the weak teams, they should somehow win this. Actually, they should win every game like this while Hali is out.

Good luck everyone.

I'm interested on this pick. I don't know if it's a trap but it looks like a trap. 

Regardless though, I still could not discount the capability of the Nuggets winning on the road and could possibly hand the Celtics their first loss. They are now +6 ^{(I think this line did not move)} but I'll take a higher risk, and will be betting on the moneyline.

Guess it right with the OKC but lose on the other 2 bets, that ends my night with 1-3 which is not profitable. However, I'm gonna stay for a while, and won't be stopping from posting pick even coming from a lose. For games later, I still have picks.

1- Denver +6.

Boston is 20-0 at home but 13-7 ATS only at home. I believe 6 points is too high for Boston to be giving up to the defending champion. I checked the injury report on Nuggets, Gordon is listed probably "heel", so I expect him to play. 

2- Pelicans -2.5

Suns are on a winning streak now,  but I believe Pelicans are going to stop that. IMO, Suns aren't consistent yet, they still have some lapses in terms of chemistry, so I'm rooting for the home team to win and cover.

3-Brooklyn +6.5

4 losing streak. Not a good team to back, but since I coudl not find another game to bet, I think I'll stick with this one and back the team that has a very low chance of winning.

@danherbias07 nice run, 3/4 today is impressive. You lose to the Sacramento Kings who are now on their 4 losing streak, I can't believe the struggle of this team. In this game, they were down big early, had a good run in the 4th but still fall shot, if only Fox were able to hit that tying 3, this game could have went to overtime, and from their I think Sacramento will have an edge.

Next game they'll be playing the Hawks, but before that, they'll have a 3 days rest, enough for them to figure out how to get back winning again.

With their losing streak, that put them on the rank 7 in the West.

∆ I. Quickley 20+ PRA / S. Barnes 2+ stocks @1.75 ∆  X

Like what i saw from the Raptors last night. Quickley, Barnes, and Barrett props will appear frequently in my picks from now on (that slightly depends on Ujiri's next moves/trades, if there are any).

Quickley has cleaned 20+ PRA in every single game for the Raptors since being traded there, and with Siakam out, his assists, usage rate, and everything else should improve.

Barnes has hit 2+ stocks in 9/L10, including 3 last night, 2/2 vs. Bulls this season. He is by far the best defender on that Raptors' team.

The result of my pick for today's NBA game was really weird as favorite teams are now getting decimated even the Milwaukee Bucks,

New York Knicks (1.50) VS Houston Rockets (2.65) - WIN


It was a great game for both teams to have clashed like this close game at the end of the 1st half, but the New York Knicks bested the Houston Rockets in this game, and it was wild because the game was so close, Fred VanVleet was great in this game along with Alperen Sengun but it was not enough as the New York Knicks Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson's tandem was very formidable in the 4th quarter of the game, along with Josh Hart's double-double performance the New York Knicks have knock the winning in this game,


Toronto Raptors (2.08) VS Miami Heat (1.79) - LOST


It was a very one-sided game at the start the Toronto Raptors bested the team of Emo Jimmy, who is not consistent of a consistent player anymore and led the downfall of the team, for sure he is just aesthetics with his appearance but not with his functional and performance to the team, that simply led for the Miami Heats destruction, for sure Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett was the teams great performers, while Gary Trent Jr. lead the team to victory, 

Cleveland Cavaliers (2.41) VS Milwaukee Bucks (1.60) - LOST


I really thought that the Milwaukee Bucks would win this game, apparently, I was wrong about it, as the Cavaliers have a great start, for sure while there is no Giannis Antetokounmpo there is minus offense and defense for the team because Giannis Antetokounmpo not on the team, Damian Lillard is not much of a help anyway for the Milwaukee bucks as there is no detrimental defense for them as Damian Lillard is not a big help when it comes to the team of the Cleveland Cavaliers at all,