Sitting at 179. Thoughts? Lowest total I think we've seen this year.
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Seems too low, kirk will be backComment -
Pretty sure I've seen a 176. just dont remember who the teams were.Comment -
Australia's squarest book, TAB, opened it at 180.5.
I'm expecting it to be close game, wouldn't be surprised with an 88-83 type scoreline. They're evenly matched on defense, but all it takes is a couple of late FTs so it's a tough call either way.Comment -
Lowest total I can think of this season.
Previous years Boston and Chicago match ups and a few other eastern conference teams have gone that low.
I would not play the over with any confidence.Comment -
I took the under in this game already. Chicago plays really good D and I've hit almost everyone of their unders I have bet ranging from 180 -189. Memphis plays really good D as well plus on their first game back from the road so looking for some fudged shots.Comment -
Don't take the over simply because of the "sticker shock" of seeing a 170-something on the board.Comment -
Originally posted by mrsolodolo21
more reason to take overComment -
under 170Comment -
meant under * more reason to take under* when its very low i generally lean under, when its very high i generally lean overOriginally posted by aleiverson02Comment -
niceComment -
Right. The only reason the books put out 179 instead of 180 is for that "sticker shock" to beg you to take the overs.Originally posted by aleiverson02Comment -
Not sure how many people are "shocked" by a total in the 170s. Anyone who plays totals should see totals in the 170s all the time.
edit: but I see what you mean, maybe that put out the 179 to entice over action, but i have no idea what the books are up to
edit: or maybe the books thought people would instantly jump on the under because of the teams so they set the total too low so people would get a bad line?Comment -
It's the first time in awhile a total has been in the 170's. To the average guy, this looks really low, especially with two quality teams going against each other.Originally posted by PerfectGrapeComment -
Exactly. Most casual bettors don't keep up with strong D and low scoring in matchups. They just see "oooo its the Bulls and Memphis. They're both good. This ones going over"Originally posted by mrsolodolo21Comment -
even betterComment -
I went with the over - got in at 179.0. Good luck everyone.Comment -
Thanks for all the comments fellas. I ended up buying out for a grand total profit of $1.20. Had a bad feeling about the over after the total started heading down again before tipoff.
Bet receipt number: O/1014619/0000219/D
1 Basketball - US
NBA Matches Chicago Bulls At Memphis Grizzlies
18/12/2012 12:10
Total Points Scored
Under @ 1.92 (179.5)Settled against market handicap
Stake and Return Details
Bet Placed on 18/12/2012
Bet Type Over/Under
Number of lines 1
Stake per line $110.00
Channel SB Internet
Total stake $110.00
Free bets redeemed $0.00
Total amount paid $211.20
Returns $211.20
O/1014619/0000218/D 17/12/2012
17:56Chicago Bulls At Memphis Grizzlies – Over/Under(179.0) – $100.00 Bet receipt number: O/1014619/0000218/D
1 Basketball - US
NBA Matches Chicago Bulls At Memphis Grizzlies
18/12/2012 12:10
Total Points Scored
Over @ 1.92 (179.0)Settled against market handicap
Stake and Return Details
Bet Placed on 17/12/2012
Bet Type Over/Under
Number of lines 1
Stake per line $100.00
Channel SB Internet
Total stake $100.00
Free bets redeemed $0.00
Total amount paid $0.00
Returns $0.00
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