Fade to Black

[trobin31]

Not Jay Z or Metallica, just basketball picks. Mostly my own picks but sometimes tailing so I'll give credit when it's due. I have posted previous threads on individual games with winning record overall but plan to see this thread through, win or lose. So if I am losing I'll let you know when to fade or you could fade me anytime you want.

NBA
CELTS +11.5: gotta think Indy is due for a blowout
PISTONS -3: I see kings as the better suck ass team here
BLAZERS +3.5: Memphis at home with less than 5 points usually a lockeroo
T-Wolves -14.5: seems like way to many points for wolves here
SPURS -4.5: bulls getting points at home is generally sign me up
OKC -4: Houston is hotter, OKC still slumping with Westbrook.

[jubjub]

Ah, what?

[44 Mag]

Ah, what?

He is going against the posted lines on the left...

[Skin24]

Not Jay Z or Metallica, just basketball picks. Mostly my own picks but sometimes tailing so I'll give credit when it's due. I have posted previous threads on individual games with winning record overall but plan to see this thread through, win or lose. So if I am losing I'll let you know when to fade or you could fade me anytime you want.

NBA
CELTS +11.5: gotta think Indy is due for a blowout
PISTONS -3: I see kings as the better suck ass team here
BLAZERS +3.5: Memphis at home with less than 5 points usually a lockeroo
T-Wolves -14.5: seems like way to many points for wolves here
SPURS -4.5: bulls getting points at home is generally sign me up
OKC -4: Houston is hotter, OKC still slumping with Westbrook.

This is very misleading Trobin31. I assume all of the names in front are teams your betting against after reading this post correct?

[tokio]

What he's saying is what the public is thinking.

"Bulls getting points at home? no way!"
"Rockets are red hot and getting 4 to a Thunders team that cant get it together?"

[44 Mag]

What he's saying is what the public is thinking.

"Bulls getting points at home? no way!"
"Rockets are red hot and getting 4 to a Thunders team that cant get it together?"

I read it the same way, but yes, it is confusing to some. Easier to post what you like.

[L_Cheifa]

yeah he's a true oxy-moron

[trobin31]

Sorry for the confusion. In general I fade myself, and, I usually end up in the black.

So I like:

CELTS +11.5
PISTONS -3
BLAZERS +3.5
T-Wolves -14.5
SPURS -4.5
OKC -4

[trobin31]

yeah he's a true oxy-moron

You sound like my wife.

[trobin31]

Adding:

WARRIORS -5: Dallas is bad on the road, but, I'd think they could keep it close. Especially with nagging injuries to Curry and recently tight games with suns and bobcats.

[RollinDo]

Dude - maybe it's me but each time you post you contradict yourself.
I'm not sure who you're for or against.

[BigWangDangALang]

He is fading himself people.

[44 Mag]

Dude - maybe it's me but each time you post you contradict yourself.
I'm not sure who you're for or against.

Hey Trobin, I have to agree with my pal here. First it looked like you were against those wager's, now it looks like you took them??? I also have no idea who you are wagering on, can you please clarify in a proper format. Up to you bro. we like ya, and like your info, but right now we are all FUBAR. LOL.

[trobin31]

Lets see what happens. You dont have to like my style, seems to work for me. I'll just post plays if it's confusing.

CELTS +11.5
PISTONS -3
BLAZERS +3.5
T-Wolves -14.5
SPURS -4.5
OKC -4
WARRIORS -5

[44 Mag]

Lets see what happens. You dont have to like my style, seems to work for me. I'll just post plays if it's confusing.

CELTS +11.5
PISTONS -3
BLAZERS +3.5
T-Wolves -14.5
SPURS -4.5
OKC -4
WARRIORS -5

Like them all EXCEPT T-Wolves. BOL brother.

[trobin31]

Tailing KennyPowers:

OKC over 1Q 56

[trobin31]

Tailing skin24:

MAVS/GSW over 210

[trobin31]

Tailing JamesD:

Mt St Mary's +6, I posted on his thread earlier so don't give me shit for late post.

[trobin31]

Tailing KP :

Delaware st -1.5

[trobin31]

CELTS +11.5
PISTONS -3
BLAZERS +3.5
T-Wolves -14.5
SPURS -4.5
OKC -4
WARRIORS -5

I'm gonna turn in after a long day/night in the ICU. heaven would be the pager stays dormant for a strategic nap and the warriors hold on to cover.

[trobin31]

Thanks to JamesD for the easy mt saint Mary's cover tonight! Tough breaks on the other plays I tailed, especially that Delaware st game.

[trobin31]

My plays: 5-2

[trobin31]

Note: games in capital letters are my plays, see the title of my thread.


Also, I bracketed games I like but waiting to pull the trigger cause I think the line will move in my favor.


PISTONS +(9): who doesn't love the Raptors in this spot, feels like it should be a double digit spread, especially with Detroit off a b2b. If not buy the hook.
76ers +9: I don't remember the last time I bet on Philly. Oh yeah, it was an Eagles game last December.
MAGIC -1: nuggets playing well lately and I don't think anyone knows why an NBA still resides in Orlando.
CELTS +(4): I was a Knicks doubter but lately they've been healthy and straight ballin. I think Phil Jackson news will add a lil fire in their asses too. I'd hold off cause celts likely to get 1-2 here points before tipoff.
PELICANS +(4.5): this is a no brainier, right? Grizzlies only laying 4, huh? Again, this spread is likely to move my direction so wait for it.
MAVS -5: Mavs are old, off a b2b, too many points to lay on the road against a non-actively tanking Jazz team with a guy trying to take rookie of year.
BLAZERS +7.5: Spurs just bitch slapped Chicago on the road. What the hell are they about to do to a non-defense playing bunch of softies here?
CAVS +8.5: Cavs on the road, Nuff said. Suns kept it close with GSW on the road although cooling off a bit lately.
WARRIORS +(6.5): warriors off impressive home win last night, classic let down spot against Clips, one of the Leagues best 5 teams, IMO. I see another half point coming my way at least.


Nets/Heat -: no read, happy to tail anyone has insight. If this moves to double digits I don't like Heat to cover so would take Heat. I can almost see the confused look on you face.
Bobcats/Wiz -4.5: this is sharpest line of the night for me, and, I live in DC so forced to watch Wizards more than I'd like to. My lean is bobcats keep it close or even win, so Wiz it might be.


Tailing Skin24:
George Mason - 5


Tailing Leetreaper:
Ohio -5 & Miami -5

[trobin31]

PISTONS +10
76ers +10
MAGIC +2.5
CELTS +4
PELICANS +4.5
MAVS -4
BLAZERS +8
CAVS +8.5
WARRIORS +6.5


Tailing Skin24:
George Mason - 5
MEM/NOP Under
Heat -8, bought down


Tailing Leetreaper:
Ohio -5 & Miami -5

[TheChumba]

GL. I think Celts +4 is best NBA bet of night.

[trobin31]

GL. I think Celts +4 is best NBA bet of night.

Whys that??

[trobin31]

Tailing aireent:

CLIPPERS -2.5 1H

[TheChumba]

GL. I think Celts +4 is best NBA bet of night.

Way to show up Boston. What a bunch of jokers.

[trobin31]

PISTONS +10
76ers +10
MAGIC +2.5
CELTS +4
PELICANS +4.5
MAVS -4
BLAZERS +8
CAVS +8.5
WARRIORS +6.5


record 8-8

Sometimes, even when you're right, your wrong!

[trobin31]

Not many games so I am including extended write-ups.

Houston/Chicago: off a disappointing road loss, Houston will be looking to rebound versus the Bulls who have lost their last two home games against west coast teams( including a Spurs blowout Monday). to add to this trend Houston has dominated Chicago in recent head-to-head matchups. Most concerning is Chicago's fluctuating offensive impotence, especially against a Houston team that rarely sees less than 100 points of scoring. Chicago will need to score more than 100 to win and their reliance on 3 pointers makes this an inconsistent proposition at best. So, I like Houston in a 103-97 game. My guess, Houston will be a public favorite and we are likely to see Houston lay between 4-5 before tip-off. So, we'll fade to:
CHICAGO +4

[trobin31]

Bucks/Atlanta: this is the worst game of the night, and, with the Bucks managing to cover at the back door while still getting their asses kicked and going 13-4 ATS makes some want to jump aboard this train reck of a team. Atlanta, while not exactly playoff material, still manages to beat bad teams consistently and even pull off the occasional upset against solid teams at home. Still, is this a team to trust as a nearly double digit favorite versus an ATS trending team. I would feel very comfortable sticking with the Bucks to cover, so I'll take:
ATLANTA -8

[trobin31]

LAL/OKC: anyone here doubt the Thunder will set out to put a licking on the Lakers tonight after that loss in LA on Sunday. I don't think so, right? To add to this, Kobe Bryant sits down the rest of the year and throws D'Antoni under the proverbial yellow LA Laker bus in true Kobe Fashion. Leaves one to think the Lakers might come out swinging to throw up a big middle finger to Kobe and the rest of their doubters. I absolutely love OKC to dominate this one from start to finish, and against my better judgement will not be fading this pick:
THUNDER -16

[trobin31]

CHICAGO +4
ATLANTA -8
OKC +16

record 10-9

[trobin31]

Grizz/Raptors: Toss up, lean grizzlies for following reasons. 1) Still trying to secure playoff spot 2) Longer track record than raptors. No play as well.


Pacers/76ers: Gotta like pacers in another blowout. philly is almost automatic, right? No play for me.


Minn/Bobcats: T wolves been sliding bitime, dont play defense and nearly lost to the Mil Bucks the other night. Cats just ripped wizards and have a number of impressive wins. I definitely like bobcats here so fade to:
T-Wolves -2

Wiz/Orl: I see wizards as clearly better team here and looking at double digit win off a home loss.
Magic +5

Suns/Celts: Celtics are clearly the unreliable here. I Like Suns to win by a touchdown.
Celtics +5

Den/Mia: i lik denver to keep it close, esp the way miami is playing, really, a loss to the Nets, really?
MIA -10

Por/NO: spread is too close for comfort on either team. if pelicans would be larger underdog I'd really like them here, so leaning
Blazers -1.5

LAL/SAS: If OKC just ate the lakers lunch yesterday, and, LA is one of few teams having a b2b today, then gotta love Spurs. But, I don;t like giving my money away so laying off this one.

Clips/Jazz: Again, why wouldnt the Clips be a double digit fave here?? I will not fall for your jedu mind tricks.
JAZZ +9

Cle/GSW: Cleveland seems to win or keep it close when they are not supposed to and the warriors seem to play to their level of competition. Like cleveland getting points here, so:
WARRIORS -9

[trobin31]

TWOLVES
CELTICS
MIAMi
WARRIORS

MAGIC
JAZZ
BLAZERS

Record 13 -13