[saints1856]

At my site, you can buy up to 3 points either way.... Someone tell me why I shouldn't bet Memphis +9.5 -170 at OKC tonight? I think OKC wins, but not by double digits right?

[san2c]

just take the spread, buying points is a terrible idea, especially when the spread is that high

[saints1856]

You may be right, but I have had games where I won the bet BECAUSE I bought the points. I do expect OKC to win tonight. That being said, if they are up by 4 or 5 at the end of the game, then Memphis fouls them and they go up 6 or 7... thats the difference between a W or L (betting-wise). The more points the better this time of the year.

[kiefynugs]

buying points is throwing your money away. but if you feel safer at 9.5 than 6.5 maybe its worth it for peace of mind.

Best is 7.5 imo because you know the grizz are going to be there at the end.

[CHAZ]

If you need to buy three points why not just take OKC minus the points.

[hockey216]

you throw your money away buying points. only do it in football if its cheap and buy to 3 4 7 and 10

[saints1856]

You guys may have a point... Thanks for the input. But it's for my peace of mind mostly. As long as the Grizz dont lose by double digits, I'm good. If the spread was actually +9.5, who WOULDN'T take the Grizz tonight?

[RZ]

Why would buying points be a waste? It's safer so why not, its all about winning. Mempis play better team basketball but OKC are desperate to win this game and that can be the difference.

[saints1856]

See, sometimes buying points pays off mutha fuckaaaaasssss......