2014/15 NBA Thread

**Seto** · 05-05-15, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

Very nice. I actually think Game 2 could be a repeat of Game 1. You'd expect Cavs to bounce back and win one at home but I'm not so sure.

I think it's a very important game. The bottom line is the Bulls are the better team but we know what can happen when the 2 best players in the series are on the other team (OKC/LAC last year, even though the Bulls have a much better bench than LAC and Cleveland has an important injury which OKC didn't, it's still a "reasonable" comparison). They have to keep their foot on the pedal and not give Cleveland any momentum or confidence.

**t-wizzle** · 05-05-15, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by Seto

Lol at Houston last night. Let's see if they can bounce back in game 2 unlike the Portland series last year.

Game 2 should be a blowout.

**Seto** · 05-05-15, 04:47 PM

Rockets-6 -110 (paddy power) (risking 3.85x to win 3.5x)

I wanted to put more but that was the max I could. Only book that still has 6. Might add more somewhere else at a slightly worse number.

**Seto** · 05-05-15, 04:50 PM

Rockets-5.5 -114 (sportingbet) (risking 4x to win 3.5x)

Found something even better in the end.

**freeeze** · 05-05-15, 09:41 PM

Allen: Curry's Skillset Is Nothing New

Let's go Griz.

**Seto** · 05-05-15, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by freeeze

Allen: Curry's Skillset Is Nothing New

Let's go Griz.

His own offensive "skillset" is something new though. He might be one of the most frustrating players ever to watch on offense.

**t-wizzle** · 05-05-15, 09:47 PM

That's just Tony Allen being Tony Allen. I like him.

**yydouble** · 05-05-15, 09:57 PM

Love the guy...Conley looks really good early.

**freeeze** · 05-05-15, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

That's just Tony Allen being Tony Allen. I like him.

Yup. Obviously a ridiculous statement but Memphis needs this irrational confidence right now.

Nice way to close out the half Grizz. Let's see if they can keep up the good play in the 2nd.

**Seto** · 05-06-15, 10:02 AM

Golden State is in for a battle as I thought. Curry missed a lot of easy shots that you'd expect him to make but the Grizzlies have basically locked up everyone else including Klay. If they can get past this I have no doubt they'll win it all.

**Seto** · 05-06-15, 10:03 AM

Yesterday: 2-0, +10.4x
Total: 196-310-10, +50.02x

**t-wizzle** · 05-06-15, 10:08 AM

Now can Memphis go and take a lead in this series?

**amrit** · 05-06-15, 10:15 AM

Nice job Seto. I think GSW wins game 3 though. I don't think GSW could possibly play worse than that. I won't be surprised if GSW wins both games in Memphis.

**Seto** · 05-06-15, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

Now can Memphis go and take a lead in this series?

Originally posted by amrit

Nice job Seto. I think GSW wins game 3 though. I don't think GSW could possibly play worse than that. I won't be surprised if GSW wins both games in Memphis.

Tough to win in Memphis' building. I haven't yet really made my mind up for game 3 but I definitely think they'll win at least one. In all likelihood it heads back to Oracle tied but we'll see.

The 3 days off factor definitely helps Memphis more anyway.

**Seto** · 05-06-15, 10:24 AM

Wiz are only laying 1.5 which is tempting. Gotta know more about Wall but I suspect he should be able to go with 3 days off.

**amrit** · 05-06-15, 10:26 AM

Agree about the Wiz. Series line is tempting as well. I'm probably going to take that.

**amrit** · 05-06-15, 10:26 AM

You like the Bulls tonight?

**mlb** · 05-06-15, 10:44 AM

Memphis baby.....

**Seto** · 05-06-15, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by amrit

You like the Bulls tonight?

Theoretically yes, but I'm just riding out the future here. I don't really like them enough to make a separate play. If I didn't have the future I'd probably put 2 units on the spread and 1 on the ml but no more.

**amrit** · 05-06-15, 10:52 AM

I have the same winning ECF future as you...really wishing I put more on it though.

**No coincidences** · 05-06-15, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by Seto

Yesterday: 2-0, +10.4x
Total: 196-310-10, +50.02x

Outstanding work.

**NBA Maniac** · 05-06-15, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by Seto

Yesterday: 2-0, +10.4x
Total: 196-310-10, +50.02x

keep them coming !!!

**Seto** · 05-06-15, 11:57 AM

Thx guys.

The more I think about it the more I realise that series bet on Houston probably wasn't smart. This is a game-by-game series. Obviously it can still win but eating up juice there wasn't the best move. I might look at hedges depending on what happens in the next 2-3 games.

**NBA Maniac** · 05-06-15, 12:06 PM

Seto you know what i think about West right ?
Clippers vs Warriors (didn't know about CP3 yet)

Bulls game i wanted to go more then 4 units, but spread is already going down, and i little converned because public at moment is on Bulls side.

**mlb** · 05-06-15, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by Seto

Thx guys.

The more I think about it the more I realise that series bet on Houston probably wasn't smart. This is a game-by-game series. Obviously it can still win but eating up juice there wasn't the best move. I might look at hedges depending on what happens in the next 2-3 games.

Was kind of surprised on that from you to be honest.

**mlb** · 05-06-15, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by No coincidences

Outstanding work.

no kidding - unreal - after that clippers and mavs lose he was close to 20 under

**Seto** · 05-06-15, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by mlb

no kidding - unreal - after that clippers and mavs lose he was close to 20 under

season has been that way. heaters and very bad runs. staying cautious here.

i will play chicago in game 3 if they lose tonight regardless of the future thing cause i just can't pass that up. leaning heavily towards playing memphis as well atm. when you think about it this is the game (tied 1-1 at home in game 3) memphis has always won with this team. 2011 against the spurs and thunder, and last year against the thunder. i expect this game at the very least to be close so i'll try to get the line at the best possible time.

**Seto** · 05-06-15, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by Seto

I think it's a very important game. The bottom line is the Bulls are the better team but we know what can happen when the 2 best players in the series are on the other team (OKC/LAC last year, even though the Bulls have a much better bench than LAC and Cleveland has an important injury which OKC didn't, it's still a "reasonable" comparison). They have to keep their foot on the pedal and not give Cleveland any momentum or confidence.

Well game 2 went like that Thunder/Clippers series last year.

The similarities stop in game 3 though. Well either that or I'm gonna lose a big play.

**survive** · 05-06-15, 10:30 PM

Biting/fouling on a deandre Jordan pump fake from 20 feet out as the shot clock is expiring. Classic Houston

**freeeze** · 05-06-15, 11:47 PM

Really tough beat/push for anyone who had Rockets -6 or higher. Horrible decision making from the coaching staff to let the Clippers hang in until the end and then Howard missing 2 fukkin free throws to finish off the game...

**Seto** · 05-07-15, 12:47 AM

Today: 1-0-1, +3.5x
Total: 197-310-11, +53.52x

If I had fukkin seen that -5.5 a bit earlier I would've bet that entirely instead of putting some on -6

All things considered I got good numbers though I guess.

**mlb** · 05-07-15, 08:39 AM

good numbers in deed - most on Rockets were late to the party or didn't shop enough and probably lost.

**Seto** · 05-08-15, 02:33 AM

As of now, I'm planning a big play on Chicago tomorrow and a medium play on Memphis on Saturday. I just wonder what the best numbers will be.

I liked the Wizards but not sure how to deal with the Wall thing. I'll probably tread lightly there.

Also sorta like Houston but probably just waiting out that game hoping Houston wins so I get the upper hand in the series bet and get to either ride it out with HCA back or hedge it at a profit.

**Seto** · 05-08-15, 11:26 AM

Bulls-1.5 -107 (5dimes) (risking 8.56x to win 8x)
Grizzlies+4 -105 (5dimes) (risking 4.2x to win 4x)

**Seto** · 05-08-15, 02:42 PM

Wanted to take a Bulls win 4-1 prop but the odds are not great. +1000 just doesn't cut it here.

They're -120 tonight, if they win probably -105 in game 4 and if they win again probably +225 in game 5. That comes to about +1050, I would've wanted the actual odds I was getting to be much better than that to bet it.

No doubt in my mind they win both at home, then you'd expect the Cavs to stay alive in game 5 but they'll probably be done at that point. I would've taken +1300.