2014/15 NBA Thread

[Seto]

Nets are so pathetic. They should just cut Derron Williams and Joe Johnson.

Is Sac going to show up tomorrow with their one national tv game of the decade?

I think so. They've absolutely annihilated Chicago the last 2 years at home (last year made some good money on that game). Wonder if that's something Chicago will have in mind.

It should be pretty close this time but I think the Kings just about pull it out at home. Let's wait to see the lines though. Obviously books are waiting for Wade/Gasol/Rose news to put up lines on both games.

[teecee]

Dallas worst game this year was at Portland, when they lost by 21. I know, I had them that night.

[Seto]

Dallas worst game this year was at Portland, when they lost by 21. I know, I had them that night.

I tend to say things that don't make much sense when I'm annoyed and sweating out a game.

Now that I'm actually able to say sensible things, the worst game was Miami to me. That was an absolutely dreadful no-show and the score makes the game look a hell of a lot closer than it was.

They really didn't play well offensively last night outside of Ellis and that late push by Barea. They grinded it out though which is all that matters. Good teams do that.

[Seto]

Not much to like today.

Mavs are in a tough spot. Could be caught ahead looking to Houston tomorrow especially given all the offseason drama between both teams and it's one of those home games sandwiched in the middle of a few road games. The only thing is they are a nightmare matchup for the Lakers imo, could put up 120 on them easy. Otherwise I'd probably play Lakers+9.5.

I initially leaned Wizards, Celtics, and Bucks too but I'm not sure about any of them anymore. I probably should play them because my unplayed leans seem to always win these days. Thankfully my actual plays are winning too lol.

Might just sit out.

[KRIT]

Yeah tough card. If Cavs weren't on a 2 game slide I think Wiz would warrant at least decent size play. Still think Wiz are worth a shot. Fade Brooklyn again, that team is full of bums. But like Cavs, wish they wouldn't have lost 5 before. Spurs will probably win easily, but taking a road team laying 10 isn't really my thing.

[Seto]

Yeah tough card. If Cavs weren't on a 2 game slide I think Wiz would warrant at least decent size play. Still think Wiz are worth a shot. Fade Brooklyn again, that team is full of bums. But like Cavs, wish they wouldn't have lost 5 before. Spurs will probably win easily, but taking a road team laying 10 isn't really my thing.

Honestly the only problem with playing the Wizards is LeBron James. If he decides to take this game over Wizards don't really have anyone who can stop him and I don't doubt he shows up off 2 losses on national TV. I'd fade the Cavs despite this if they were playing a good WC team though. In fact I think fading the Cavs every time they head out West is not a bad idea.

Nets/Thunder is a bit like that Knicks/Wolves game the other day. I would lean OKC.

[KRIT]

Are the Cavs really going to drop their 4th in a row tomorrow? Pinny dropped the line down to 3.5 after the loss, everyone else at 4.5.

[Pauulzcappin]

Love your mavs tonight

[Seto]

I honestly wouldn't be surprised to see Cleveland lose again today.

Mavs should win but I'm not sure...

Sorta leaning Heat, Bucks, Nets too.

But I'm most likely sitting out again

[NBA Maniac]

Housto is 13-25 from 3 point line, and ONLY winning by 9, Dallas will turn the game

[Seto]

Housto is 13-25 from 3 point line, and ONLY winning by 9, Dallas will turn the game

They did but they fukking blew it late.

I am somewhat glad that it happened in this game rather than the Washington game (where it almost happened) since at least it didn't cost me any cash. Hate to lose to a division rival though.

Oh well. Just means Dallas ATS next game is free money as after every loss the past couple years

[Seto]

Thunder+8 -110 (paddy power) (risking 1.1x to win 1x)
Thunder ml +310 (paddy power) (risking 0.5x to win 1.55x)

Lakers-10.5 +550 (paddy power) (risking 0.5x to win 2.75x)
Lakers-30.5 +15000 (paddy power) (risking 0.05 to win 7.5x)
Nuggets-30.5 +7500 (paddy power) (risking 0.05x to win 3.75x)

The last 2 are a bit dumb but somehow I feel like this game is a blowout either way...

[NBA Maniac]

They did but they fukking blew it late.

I am somewhat glad that it happened in this game rather than the Washington game (where it almost happened) since at least it didn't cost me any cash. Hate to lose to a division rival though.

Oh well. Just means Dallas ATS next game is free money as after every loss the past couple years

I had to wake up 06h30, so i went to bed, i was having so much watching watching Raptors rape Cleveland lol.
but didn't even watch final 3 min.. just went to bed...

[Seto]

Thunder+4.5 -110 (5dimes) (first half) (risking 0.55x to win 0.5x)
Nuggets/Lakers largest lead over 15.5 -115 (5dimes) (risking 1.15x to win 1x)

[Seto]

I hate first half bets. Always seem to come down to the last possession. Needed anything but a 3 there and of course that's what happens.

I think the full game bet will be ok.

[oldscho0led]

NBA Maniac, just curious, who's that girl in your avatar?

[Seto]

OKC is playing the game I wanted out of them for the most part but they just have no offense.

If they can get hot over the last 5 minutes they could sneak a win. They probably will shoot 1-8 and blow the cover though.

[Seto]

Fukkers have given up like 7 or 8 3-point plays. If you're going to foul a guy, foul him

[t-wizzle]

Thoughts on Suns-Raptors tomorrow??

[Seto]

Thoughts on Suns-Raptors tomorrow??

Both teams are hot and a bit hard to fade right now.

It's the last game of the 6-game trip for Phoenix and they've won the last 4, you often see teams take the last one off in those scenarios but I'm not sure the Suns are that kind of team.

You have a lean there?

[t-wizzle]

Both teams are hot and a bit hard to fade right now.

It's the last game of the 6-game trip for Phoenix and they've won the last 4, you often see teams take the last one off in those scenarios but I'm not sure the Suns are that kind of team.

You have a lean there?

It might be a sharp number honestly. That's my feel for it right now anyway.

[Seto]

Don't think it's possible to misread a game more than I misread this Nuggets/Lakers one

Also took Lakers live not thinking Denver could beat anyone in a close halfcourt game

What an absolute shitfest of a game

Shame I couldn't make any cash on the OKC game cause my read on that was good. I just fukked up with the first half bet.

[Seto]

Today: 1-6, -1.8x
Total: 38-41, +25.35x

[Seto]

It might be a sharp number honestly. That's my feel for it right now anyway.

I guess we'll make a decision late there.

I don't like the card much though (again). Might sit out at least pre-game for the 4th time in 5 days which is kinda unusual for me but it happens.

[NBA Maniac]

NBA Maniac, just curious, who's that girl in your avatar?

Sara Sampaio from Victoria's secret

[Seto]

Mavs-20.5 +700 (william hill) (first half) (risking 0.25x to win 1.75x)
Mavs-25.5 +700 (william hill) (risking 0.25x to win 1.75x)

[Pauulzcappin]

Love your mavs tonight, locked in a couple of hours ago.

[Seto]

Love your mavs tonight, locked in a couple of hours ago.

They should win easily but I don't like playing big spreads for "normal" plays so I just threw up those 2. They are usually money off a loss and are easily the team that blows you out the most so far this year so I feel like I have a chance.

[t-wizzle]

Let me know what you think about Kings tomorrow night bro.

[Seto]

Let me know what you think about Kings tomorrow night bro.

I'm not sure there. You looking at the revenge angle at all?

I like Miami over Golden State but there's no line yet.

[Seto]

Today: 0-2, -0.5x
Total: 38-43, +24.85x

[t-wizzle]

I'm not sure there. You looking at the revenge angle at all?

I like Miami over Golden State but there's no line yet.

Yes revenge and Pelicans off the west coast trip.

[Seto]

Yes revenge and Pelicans off the west coast trip.

They head back out east for a couple more road games so they could be in a tough spot yeah.

This is an important game for both teams though I feel since they're kind of in the same area of being a young team trying to make a push like Golden State did 2 years ago (and to some extent Portland last year even though they still had a couple guys from the 2011 playoff team), so I do expect a decent effort by both squads. Probably a close game.

Bulls are on the altitude back-to-back, could be in for a tough one. Denver suck but they tend to heat up from time to time and it looks like this may be one of those moments.

[t-wizzle]

They head back out east for a couple more road games so they could be in a tough spot yeah.

This is an important game for both teams though I feel since they're kind of in the same area of being a young team trying to make a push like Golden State did 2 years ago (and to some extent Portland last year even though they still had a couple guys from the 2011 playoff team), so I do expect a decent effort by both squads. Probably a close game.

Bulls are on the altitude back-to-back, could be in for a tough one. Denver suck but they tend to heat up from time to time and it looks like this may be one of those moments.

The more I think about it, the more I think Kings lose. It's just a gut but I think homecourt will be big for New Orleans and they will make a late run.

As for Denver, yea that's why I took them last night. We talked about that last year. They go on runs where they play well and are a good team to back from time to time.

[Seto]

The more I think about it, the more I think Kings lose. It's just a gut but I think homecourt will be big for New Orleans and they will make a late run.

As for Denver, yea that's why I took them last night. We talked about that last year. They go on runs where they play well and are a good team to back from time to time.

Kings first half/Pelicans full game might be the way to go. Prop will probably pay like +450 or something.

I really like Miami. Wondering what the line will be.